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7^BRADSTREET
of FILHDOM
Vol. XI. No. 1
Authority
Friday, January 2, 1920
Sherman Sues
Lehrman for Accounting — Alleges
Breach of Contract
(Ihl Wire lu WJD'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Suit for attachment
for alleged breach of contract was
filed yesterday by Harry A. Sher-
man against Henry Lehrman and the
Henry Lehrman Prod. Inc. Attorney
I'hilip Cohen representing Sherman
instructed the sheriff to attach all
moneys of Lehrman on deposit witji
the Union Bank and Trust Co., the
Lehrman Studios at Culver City,
md the LeJirman residence on Frank-
lin Ave., Hollywood.
•Sherman, through his attorney, al
cges that on March 13, 1919, Henry
Lehrman entered into a written con-
ract with Sherman and among other
liings employed Sherman as his sell-
"g agent for the purpose of selling
iind exploiting a certain number of
iliotoplays the defendant intended to
i)roduce. Sherman's salary, states the
■KTeement, was to have been $250
week from March 1,^, to May 10,
Sherman alleges tjiat he has not
■reived his salary for many weeks,
t he has endeavored to get a set-
■ nent, but is unable to do so.
According to the agreement Sher-
an was to dispose of 12 comedies
3r $40,000 each, and between March
?. and April 25, last, Lehrman mod-
led the terms of the agreement
nder which Sherman was to sell the
pmedies, whereby Sherman was
thonzcd to sell the First Natl Ex-
onnn^ Circuit the 12 comedies at
y.OOO each, but that notwitIu,tand-
g this fact Lehrman has not paid
ii"i in full for his services. The
^mplamt alleges that the Henry
fhnnan Productions, Inc. is com-
oniy known as a one man corpora-
n and that said defendent Henrv
prman owns probabl
0
Price 5 Centi
•^°"a"~?"'^ ^"P'^' the rascal, sentences Jennie for life— Norma Talmadge
in "A Daughter of Two Worlds," her first picture for First NadonK
ock.
''" ..-mas Ince Staff
V J u n-e to WW'S DAILY)
I-os Angeles— Hunt Stromberg of
; ihomas H. Ince organization
'S appouued Norbert Lusk, former-
Pp"? representative on the coast
bo dwyn, eastern publicity rep-
L Tu' ^"^ ^^^ I"'^^ organiza-
F- -the appointment is effective
^ coming Monday.
nrilln ^''li^^ ^'" include the
»dl>ng of all press matter sent east I
f;/°'"berg. His headquarters
P I'e in New York. j
Price Gets Sub Film
C. B. Price, Inc. has secured Amer-
ican distribution of a film called "The
Log of the U-3S" sliowing the activ-
ities of the German snlimarine in
sinking Allied vessels.
The picture was taken primarily
to push the German war loans and
was designed for showing in Ger-
many only.
Price secured the film in London
where it fell into the possession
of the British Admiralty through the
activities of one of its agents.
The Capitol will show the picture
beginning Sunday. Keith's in Wash-
ington and the California in San
Francisco have booked it.
Price has sold "Love's Law" with
Gail Kane, to the American-British
Continental Film Co. for Great Brji-
tain. Max Glucksman has secureid
it for several South American couiL
tries.
English Star Here
Mary Marsh Allen, one of Eng-
land's prominent actresses has a'r-
rived in New York from London.
She IS stopping at the Biltmore.
Miss Allen while in England ap-
peared in films made by the Wind-
sor Walturdaw Co., Lt.d, but has
come to America because she be-
lieves that English producers cannot
compete with domestic producers in
making pictures.
Eve Balfour recently arrived in
New York from England.
I Hapiiy N>\v Year
j "Behind the Door" at B'way
"Behind the Door" a Thomas H.
I Ince special featuring Hobart Bos-
I worth will be the feature at the
Broadway next week.
The Parisian Fashion Frolic sche-
duled to close this week has been
held over.
Happy N'eu- Year
Fairbanks at Rialto
Douglas Fairbanks will be feat-
ured at the Rialto next week in
"When the Clouds Roll. By "
Hoover Film on B'wa\
Official Film Will Have Premiere a
Manhattan Opera House on Jan. 9
_ An eight reel production calh ■
Starvation" will have its premier
at the Manhattan Opera House tii
^Xe."'ng of Jan. 9. The productio
which IS an official motion pictur
record of Herbert Hoover and th
American Relief organization is sai
to be the only complete film recor
of the work of the committee on 2
odd countries of Europe. J
The picture deals with Russia aij
the Baltic lands and shows in iil
timate detail the workings of '^
committee in feeding the star.,in
countries of Europe. The lane
in which Hoover operated are j
follows: Russia, Poland, Lettvi
Esthonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmar
Holland, Belgium. France, Ital-
Greece, Turkey, Rouinania, Hungar
Austria, Germany, Ukrainia and Se
bia.
Distribution rights to the film ha>
not as yet been decided upon.
Happy New Year
Griffith In Town
D. W. Griffith arrived in New Yor
yesterday from Florida wheprtTe-Tr
shooting scenes on fuj^e produ
tions. ^_y —
na|>py NVw Year
Metro Buys "Gorgeous Girl"
Metro has purchased "The Go
geous Girl" a story by Nalbro Ha
ley, now appearing in the Saturd;
Evening Post.
It has not been decided for who
it will be used.
Happy New Year
Mooney Returns
Paul C. Mooney. general sales md
ager for the Louis B. Maver Ft
ductions starring Anita Stewart a!
Mildred Harris Chaplin, arrived
New York this week after a tour
the principal cities from New Yq
to the coast and back, arranging t
special percentage presentations
"In Old Kentucky" and establis
ing the Mildred Harris Chaplin s;
ies which will soon be initiated
the new Mayer release through t
First National Exhibitors' Circuit
Happy New Year
Adler in Cleveland
(/i(/ Wire to Wilis h.tlLY)
Cleveland— Bert Adler. explo-
tion manager for Realart specials
here. .Adler recently worked acr
some effective stunts ii
with "Soldiers of Fortu
more and Richmond.
He was given considerable spi
ill the Baltimore dailies and while!
Richmond arranged for a sped
show for the orphans in that cit>i
ivorked acr«
in connect!
une" in Baj
Adler goes to Toledo from here
'"riJay, January 2, 1920
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amous Players .. 86/2 88^ 87^2
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'riangle — — ,/4
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llai>i»y ^'P"' Year
ameron Gets Out Another Edition
Jas. R. Cameron's second edition
[ his Pocket Reference Book for
rojectionists and Managers is just
lit_aiid is being handled by the
Heater^Cipply Co. of this city. It
icl'ides all sorts of technical terms,
iagrams, tables and discussions of
itevest for those for whom it is
[tended.
Goldwyo-Stoll Again
C. E. A. of England Gets Details of
Controversy
(Special to ]VIl>'S DAILY)
London — The Cinematograph Ex-
hibitors' Asso. of England received
a full report of the controversy be-
tween Goldwyn and Sir Oswald
Stoll, who distributed Goldwyns in
England, according to a report in
the recent issue of the Kinemato-
graph Weekly.
The report was furnished by Jef-
frey Bernard, attorney for the Stoll
interests, who was recently in the
United States. He told of several
conversations he had with Mr. Gold-
wyn regarding the renewal of the
Stoll contract and how no settle-
ment was reached owing to a cer-
tain interpretation placed on a clause
by Goldwyn and the insertion of an
additional clause which the Stoll in-
terests believed unfair.
The reported producing venture of
Goldwyn in England is also reported
in Kinematograph but the general
tone of the report might indicate
that the C. E. A. looks upon the
venture in an unfriendly attitude.
Stoll's own producing plans are
highly commended.
Happy New Year
Corbett Finishes Feature
Rumor yesterday to the effect that
IJames J. Corbett had stopped work
in the middle of a serial at the Un-
iversal western studio was denied
at the ofifice by the statement "Cor-
bett has just finished a feature and
is not at present concerned in serial
producton."
Happy New Year
"Oh Joy," Being Finished
Ontario, Canada— Edna Hume and
Albert E. H. Grupe are featured in
"Oh Joy," the first of a series of
one reel comedies now being finished
in the Trenton Studios. Jean Horn-
bostel directed.
In the Courts
A summons has been filed in the
Supreme Court in a suit of Katsuze
Kameo against Jules A. Brulatour.
The nature of the suit is not shown
in the papers.
Samuel O. Siegel and Herbert H.
Yudkin have filed suit in the Supreme
Court against the J. Frank Hatch
Enterprises for $25,000. The com-
plaint alleges that they were engaged
to render services ii connection with
the films, "The Price Woman Pays,"
"Tempest and Sunshine," and
"Forced to Wed," and were to get
25 per cent, of the net receipts from
the New York and New Jersey ter-
ritory and 15 per cent, of the net
receipts from the sale of all rights
in the United States.
Happy New Year
Netter Buys "Blindness"
Leon Netter of the Masterpiece
Film Attractions, a Sol Lesser asso-
ciate has purchased "The Blindness
of Youth," for Ohio and Kentucky.
The production is being handled by
Foundation Film Corp. Murray
Garsson, general manager.
Happy New Year
Exhibitors Visiting Montreal
I (Special to WID'S DAILY)
I Montreal, Can.— Several exhibitors
lof other cities who have been in
'town during the past fortnight are:
jj. B. Robert of the Gaiety. Three
1 Rivers: Joe Tardif of the Auditor-
lium, Shawinigan Falls; Georgelsher-
wood of the Isherwood, Temiskam-
ing, Quebec; R. L. Vallee of the
Wond'erland, Magog; H. Vance of
the Laurier, Hull and Joe Ledden of
the Victoria, Quebec.
Happy New Year
N. A M. p. I. Directors Meet To-day
There will be a regular quarterly
meeting of the National Association
directors to-day.
Hagerstown May Have Studio
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hagerstown, Md. — Capt. F. F
Stoll, representing the United State;
Photo Play Corp., and Dr. E. J. Mc
Kenzie of Washington, D. C. wil
be here shortly to consider the suit
ability of this section for a motioi
picture studio.
LOUIS SHERWIN
Continuity
Screen Gutting and Titling
Now Assistant
to
J. G. Hawks
of
Goldwyn
Author of
"BONDS OF LOVE'
for
Pauline Frederick
Eight Years dramatic critic New
York Globe, contributor Ameri-
can, Metropolitan, Smart Set,
Vanity Fair and other magazines.
ALBERT E. SMITH
Presents
ALICE JOYCE
in
"SLAVES OF PRIDE "
By William B. Courtney
Directed by George Terwilliger
Edited by Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Chester
January of the new year brings forth this Vitagraph special
feature which the eleven months to follow will find hord to
equal Radiant Alice Joyce at the pinnacle of her artistry,
garbed in gowns of grandeur, a bewitching creature of shiftmg
moods NEVER starred in a more powerful play than
■ ' "SLAVES OF PRIDE"
What Do You
About That?
Know
F. A. A. Dahme
the famous Title Artist
of 220 West 42nd St.
Bryant 6796
Is Not Advertising
Anymore.
The exhibitor, as a citizen,
may, or may not, favor
the league of nations; —
as an exhibitor, however,
he is certainly in favor of
RITCHEY posters.
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Friday, January 2. ]'j2{
Capital Has Phillips' Films
Capital Film is hantlling "The Girl
Suzanne." "Oh, Louise" and "The
Midnight Girl," for New York State.
These are Adolph Phillips Prod.
Pennsylvania is being liandled
through Capital Film of Philadelphia.
Paul Phillips has secured world's
rights on a lamp called the Excelsior
Photo Lamp. The lamp is said to
be in use at the Famous Players and
caelznick studios. •
Happy New Year
Systematic Looting
Hugo Riesenfcld has been robbed
on the installment plan. Yesterday
he checked up and found he was
shy five suits of clothes — all he had
except the one on his back — and two
of the velour hats that have be-
come his trade-mark on Broadway.
Happy New Year
Brice May Build Another
Oklahoma City. Okla. — A new film
house, costing $250,000 will be erected
by H. C. Brice, proprietor of the
Strand, which closed recently if a
suitable site can be secured. Brice
recently offered $9,996 per year for
a 99 year lease on a plot of land.
Happ.v New Year
Elliott Managing Allen
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Canada — Will M. Elli-
ott is managing the Allen here, hav-
ing resigned recently as manager of
the Regent. Toronto.
Happ.v New Y'ear
Universal Releases
Universal releases for the week of
Jan. 5 include one special attraction,
"The Day She Paid," with Francelia
Billington; Universal serial, "The
Inner Ring;" 5th of the Stage Wo-
men's Reflief series with William
Courtenay; A Lyons-Moran comedy,
"Sweet Patootie" and several news
reels.
Happy New Y'ear
Willard Mack has signed with
Gibraltar Pictures to write scenarios
for two years. Mack's first story
will go into production early in
1920.
Rock Island to Have New House
Rock Island, 111. — Brissman and
Company of Moline have been
awarded contracts to erect the Fort
Armstrong for Rosenfeld, Hopp &
Company at a cost of $400,000.
Happ.v New Year
New Jersey City Theater
A new theater will be projected
at Central Ave. and -Sherman Place,
Jersey City, by the Standard The-
ater Co.
E. C. Home & Sons, Brokaw
BIdg., are the architects.
Ilapp>~ Nr« Y<'ar — —
Chicago Briefs
(Si>erial to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Colvin Brown, advertis-
ing manager of the Clark-Cornelius
Corp. spent Christmas with his par-
ents in Elgin, 111. and left for Calif-
ornia Sunday afternoon.
Winfield R. Sheehan, general man-
ager of Fox Film was in Chicago
last week.
Happy New Y'ear
Sennett Comedy at Grauman's
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is understood that
"Down on the Farm," the latest fea-
ture comedy from the Sennett stu-
dios will play at Graunvm's the
middle of next month.
E. M. Asher, Sennctt's personal
representative has delayed his trip
east in order to arrange for the
showing. He will leave for New
York about the fifteenth.
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Australian Features
Beauty Winner Starts Work
Virginia Faire, winner of the Mo-
I tion Picture Classic beauty contest
i and now under a five-year contract
; with Universal, will make her first
j professional screen appearance in
I support of Hoot Gibson in "Runnin'
1 Straight."
I Happy New Year
Thomas Author Only
Augustus Thomas did not prepare
the scenario for "The Capitol," a
Leah Baird production. The scen-
ario was prepared by Mr. Walker
bf the Hodkinson stafT and approved
)y Mr. Thomas.
Address
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84 Oxford Street
Sydney, N. S. W, Australia
Cable Address
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Riesenfcld to Entertain Children .
Hugo Riesenfcld will entertain ;4
children at the Children's Thc.-i'-,
on 63rd St. today. Each kiddie ^
receive a box of candy, a doll
pair of stockings and a pair of ^1 i
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riday, January 2, 1920
DAILV
_^ - Star in Two Reels
.hicago, 111. — Alice Howell, for-
erly with Universal will be
,'rred in a series of two reel com-
es, produced by the Emerald Film.
Happy New Year
Rothacker on Long Trip
Chicago, III. — Watterson Roth-
-"r, president of the Rothacker
Co., will spend the first six
of 1920 away from this city.
"hat time he will visit Los
, ^here he will start work on
ew studio, New" York and Lon-
■), in which cities he may build.
All But Two Book "12:10"
Repulilic reports that every the-
ater but two on Broadway from the
Capitol as far north as 110th St.
has booked "12:10," the Marie Doro
pro(hiction.
Ilapp.v New Year
Choynsky Building New House
Chicago — Maurice Choynsky, pres-
ident of the Allied Amusement Asso.
will erect another large theater and
business block on West Division St.
The theater will seat 2,000 and will
be known as the Biltmore. The
building will cost $350,000.
Start the New Year Right
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book
*The
Screaming
Shadow"
Watch for Reason No.
1 Tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY
Released through
CAL.
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street
NEW YORK
'Superlative--
That which is of the highest pos-
sible excellence or eminence, or is
superior tv^ all others of its kind."
— The Standard Dictionary.
The editors of this famous dictionary must have
had Alice Joyce's new special production,
aves of Pride," when they wrote the defini-
tionljir ^PERLATIVRi? It's a picture of
^"auty — a picture erf power. A great love story.
\ great picture.
\gt-e
i
Kealart Pictures have a special
lobby Uisjilay for all their produc-
tions now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
their bookings. Look them over
anil see liow tills enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them'' up to the box office.
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New Black Theater for Portland
{Special to WII>\S DAILY)
Portland, Me. — Plans for the new-
Alfred S. Black theater ^Qear Con-
gress Sq. have been placc'S with the
contractors for estimates.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
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Representing the foremost
Authors of America and
England
Markham Building
Hollywood, Calif.
Telephone 577941
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
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Vol. XI, No. 2
Saturday, January 3, 1920
Price 5 Ce-
-it
Franchise Sold
Jones, Linick & Schaefer Get $250,000
from Balaban & Katz for First
National Franchise
l^Sfecial to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Jones, Linick & Schaefer
have disposed of their interest in
the First National Exchange of Chi-
cago, for a reputed sum of $250,000
to Balaban & Katz, according to
Ralph Kettering, general represen-
tative for the former firm.
In speaking for Mr. Jones and his
partners, Mr. Kettering said: Seven
years ago Jones, Linick & Schaefer
organized the Central Film Co. to ex-
ploit independent productions. This
was at a time when the program-
picture was at its prime. About
three years ago, Jones, Linick &
Schaefer sold one-half interest in the
company to Ascher Brothers. When
the First National Exhibitors Cir-
cuit was formed, Aaron J. Jones and
Nathan Ascher were the first to
favor it. They secured the franchise
for Illinois for their Central Film
Co. and shortly afterward changed
the name of it to the First National
Exchange.
"By the new arrangement Ascher
retains his one-half interest and Bal-
aban & Katz have purchased the
one-half owned by Jones, Linick &
Schaefer. Incidently, Aaron J. Jones
has resigned as a director of the
First National Exhibitors Circuit to
take effect at once."
This is one of the largest film deals
ever executed in Chicago and it is
the means of joining the vast Ascher
Bros, circuit of theaters, with those
directed by Balaban & Katz, thus
cementing two of Chicago's largest
exhibiting firms.
Atkinson Reaches Hollywood
W. E. Atkinson, Metro's general
manager reached Hollywood yester-
day.
He will visit exchanges on the way
east.
Mitch Lewis Here
Mitch Lewis was around the Astor
shaking hands with everybody yes-
terday. Lewis is in town for two
weeks. He came east to take his
mother to California with him.
Rawlinson Through With Oliver
Herbert RawHnson, despite reports
to the contrary, has completed his
contract with Oliver Films. His last
work for Oliver was the series of
Detective Flynn's stories, now being
distributed through Republic.
The little slum girl rewards the papa-in-law-to-be — Norma Talmadge's
initial First National picture, "A Daughter of Two Worlds."
Fight Over "12:10"
Earl Carroll, claiming to be the
author of "12:10" has filed suit in
the Supreme Court for an injunction
and accounting against the Republic
Dist. Corp., Herbert Brenon, pro-
ducer of the film, the British & Col-
onial Kinematograph Co., Ltd., Ed-
ward Godal, American agent of the
British company, and the manage-
ment of the Capitol Theater where
the film was shown.
Carroll alleges that prior to Feb.
{Continued on Page 2)
8 Per Gent Accurate
Estimate Which J. D. Williams Ac-
cepts as Correct for Broadway
Ideas of Film Conditions
J. D. Williams of First National
has put a chip on his hefty young
shoulder. Just back from a long
trip through the country he says
that New York film circles are just
about eight per cent accurate; in
their gauge of country-wide condi-
tions in the film inCustry.
[Continued from Page 2)
Kohn Heads Realart
Morris Kohn, who has been treas-
urer of Realart since its inception
has been elevated to the presidency
of the corporation. Kohn has been
acting as president since Arthur S.
Kane stepped out a short time ago.
"Tl'^'-e will be no change in the
gener; policies of Realart" said Mr.
Kohn yesterday. As I have stated
several times lately our determina-
tion is to make pictures of unusual
excellence from successful book or
play titles. The releases already
made offer a fair indication of the
sort of pictures I have in mind."
Hall Buys New Serial
Frank G. Hall has purchased for
Hallmark release American and
Canadian rights to "Wits vs. Wits
the serial starring Marguerite
Marsh produced by Grossman Pic-
tures, Inc. at Ithaca.
"The Copperhead" Jan. 25
Famous Players will release "The
Copperhead" with Lionel Barrymore
on Jan. 25. It goes out as a special.
Morosco to Produce
Forming Units to Picturize H
Plays — Famous Players Deal '
Not Affected
Oliver Morosco is to return
the picture producing field. Th
report, which gained currency ;
a rumor the other day, is a fji
though no official announcement,'
yet forthcoming from the MoroSi
office.
Mr. Morosco, it is said, has groi
somewhat envious of the picti.
producers who have been and «■
are at present, reaping profits frl'
the picturizations of his plays ai
sees no reason why this reven)
should not come to him. i
Morosco is at work forming p^)
ducing units and, it is further s:
distribution arrangements have
ready been made. i
The contract which Morosco h'
with Famous Players-Lasky to su|
mit to them copies of all his pla
for consideration, will not interfp
with his independent producing V6
ture, it is understood. Rumor h
it that he is somewhat amazed
the decisions handed down by
Famous Plaj^ers production depa
ment on some of his plays, as si
eral avowed stage successes h;
been refused by them.
Juanita Hansen in Town ' /'
Juanita Hansen has arriv?
New York. She is stopping
Claridge.
Miss Hansen is under contr
with Pathe to appear in seri
Production will be in the east, q'
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Loew and Metro
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Marcus Loew within a / t
days, so he said yesterday,/ ol,
have something to say re{
ing the purchase of Met
Pictures Corp. by the Loew,
terests.
It has been known tor soi'.;
time that Marcus Loew vas
interested in securing control'
of Metro, but yesterday, after
a vaudeville paper published a
report that Loew might piv-
chase Metro because of a row
between Treasurer Joe Engel
and Maxwell Karger, director
of productions, Richard A.
Rowland, president of Metro,
stated that he had nothing to
say at this time regarding the'
Loew report. |
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Franklin Specials for "U"
Carl Laemmle has just signed a
)ng term contract with Harry
'rankiin, director, to supervise a
ries of special productions. Frank-
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d Riches" in which Mary Mac-
*ren stars.
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Relative to which, says J. D. after
putting the chip in position:
"And that eight per cent, of ac-
curacy in New York born opinions
that are supposed to be statements
applying to the entire United States
is no less because New York City,
as a film territory, represents about
eight per cent, of the gross revenue
on the average release.
"Moreover, no picture executive
has either the right or the ability
to assume the responsibility for di-
recting the national destinies of a
film concern unless he considers it
a very important part of his success
to visit the various territories at
least once a year, and acts accord-
ingly. A theater tour at least once
every six months by film executives
would be nearer to a practical dis-
charge of executive duties.
"Film conditions, according to the
Broadway ideas, may be accepted,
as an average, as being eight per
cent, correct. Before Mr. Schwalbe,
Mr. Gordon and I left New York
we had heard countless opinions
about what exhibitors were doing,
what they intended to do, what
trend the business would take in the
year to come, what the big develop-
ment the next twelvemonth would
be, and, of equal volume in discus-
sion, but of great inaccuracy and
greater importance, the actual con-
ditions now existant in all territor-
ies, and which have a very material
bearing on the immediate future.
"The actual fact is that the ex-
hibitors out in the territories read
very little, and care less, about the
changes in the administrative per-
sonnels of the various film concerns,
about the rumors that the president
or general director of this company
or that has resigned, or is about to
resign, that a certain production was
given a private showing atop the
Grand Central train sheds to a se-
lected audience copied from the Con-
gressional Blue Book, that a direc-
tor favorite in the Clarastor grill
has taken a company to Jersey City
or any other Southern point for ex-
teriors, or that a film executive just
imported from some other industry
announces his candidacy for exhib-
itor favor with an expose of his
views of the motion picture business.
"In personal talks with many keen,
capable exhibitors there was not an
instance when one ()f them requested
any verification or denial of the
choicest bits of gossip current in
New York film circles. They did
not appear at all interested in the
personalities of the executive side of
the producing and distributing
branches. But they did ask innum-
erable questions about matters that
are directly pertinent to their own
immediate affairs.
"Everywhere there was voiced a
genuine interest in the new Capitol
Theater here. They wanted to know
all about its appointments, what
new architectural features it had,
how its floor plan had been ar-
ranged; the decorations in the lob-
by and foyers; the type and kind of
projection equipment, and the ar-
rangement of the programs which
Mr. Bowes creates. The reason for
this interest was that the Capitol,
as an unprecedented example of the-
ater construction, offered sugges-
tions and ideas for exhibitor use in
improving their own properties.
And there was a great deal of pride
in being able to recommend many
of its unique features.
"Exhibitors did not ask for re-
ports on the progress that produc-
ing companies were making on trips
heralded by much trade paper space,
but they did manifest a sincere in-
terest in the exploitation that has
been given by the big first run
houses to productions already re-
leased. They want ideas on show-
manship, on advertising, on novel,
but practical, publicity stunts that
will help them to attract more pat-
ronage to their houses. They want
to know what other exhibitors are
doing to win the elusive 'occasion-
als' among theater patrons.
"The New York viewpoint on the
industry as a whole is at least nine-
ty-two per cent, short of being com-
prehensive on the majority of sub-
jects its elects to envision. Here
we have a purely local condition of
affairs, sponsored largely by devel-
opments in the New York City ex-
change and executive offices. This
is constantly being stretched to un-
supported national proportions, be-
cause a certain number of the indi-
viduals here operate on national
lines. And being in daily touch
with the strictly local affairs of
Manhattan, they more often than
not translate them into terms of
nation-wide conditions."
New Publicity Service Starts
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — Ben Garetson and Paul
Gerard Smith, two well known pub-
licity men here, have joined forces
and formed an advertising organiza-
tion for the handling of advertising,
publicity and exploitation for pro-
ducers, exhibitors and exchanges.
The firm will be known as Garetson-
Smith, with offices at 39 W. Adams
St..
Garetson has been general press
representative for Jones, Linick and
Schaefer while Smith has been with
Select here.
Diamond Buckle for Kirkpatrick
The 26 branch managers, the field
manager and the three supervisors
of the Robertson-Cole Distributing
Corp. tendered A. S. Kirkpatrick,
vice-president and general manager,
a platinum belt buckle studded with
30 diamonds. The tribute was in the
form of a Christmas gift.
The front of the buckle is platinum
and inlaid is a map of the United
States. The back is of gold.
The exchange centers are repre-
sented on the platinum map with
a large diamond. The four corners
arc decorated with larger diamonds.
R. C. First 1920 from Brentwood
The first Robertson-Cole produc-
tion for release during the new year
will be "The Third Generation" from
the Brentwood studios. It will go
out as a "Superior" brand picture.
Fight Over "12:10"
(Continued from Page 1)
7 last, before Herbert Brenon sailed
for England he delivered the scen-
ario of the film at the request of
Mr. Brenon who told him he had
seen Marie Doro about it and she
had read it and agreed to appear in
it. Carroll said that before a con-
tract was made protecting his rights
in the scenario, Brenon went to Eng-
land and he has just learned from
Mr. Godal that the British & Col-
onial Films claims to have obtained
the right to exhibit the film from
Brenon.
Answers filed in the case by Godal
and the company he represents al-
lege that the corporation bought the
rights to the film from Brenon last
March after he had represented that
he had bought the rights from Car-
roll. The defendant produced the
picture with Marie Doro in the lead-
ing role and on Nov. 19 last, the
corporation sold the American rights
to Milton C. Work as manager of
the Special Picture Syndicate which
in turn disposed of them to Republic.
The answer alleges that the Re-
public is only one member of the
syndicate, having contributed $15,000,
the others being F. A. Bachman &
Co., $15,000, George A. Huhn, Jr.,
$5,000, and W. L. Neffert, $5,000.
The defendants alleged that they
acted in good faith and that the
plaintiff waited too long to assert his
right to the film.
Triangle to Release Old Sennetts
Triangle will release four of the
Mack Sennett-Keystone comedies in
January. These are as follows: "A
Lunch Room Romance," Jan. 4;
"Only a Farmer's Daughter," Jan.
11; "Mabel's Speed Cop," Jan. 18;
and "She Loved a Nut," Jan. 25.
Included among those who appear in
these subjects are Mabel Normand,
Syd Chaplin, Chester Conklin, Mack
Swain, Roscoe Arbuckle, Ford Sterl-
ing and the old Sennett bathing
beauties.
"All the world loves ,3
lover." — Especially as he
is depicted in that charact-
er on RITCHEY posters!
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PatlieNews
No .1
L.SEN, BOHEMIA.— in honor of the
Allies. The entire city turns out to at-
tend the Interallied Fete held in the
huge open-air theater.
IN THE NORTHWEST.— VVealth of
sport in Snowland's realms — winter ac-
tivities are aplenty this year owing to
the early arrival of cold spell. Slii ex-
perts show wliat they can do.
A REVIEW OF EVENTS IN 1919.—
The year ,iust passed was fuU of events
of great importance, and it Is interesting
to recall the most significant ones.
.\viation.
Peace.
Sport.
Distinguished Foreign Visitors.
"At Home."
CHICOPEE FALLS, M.ASS.— Sale of
wood alcohol which Itilled sixty people
here being traced by police — the fatal
barrel that took so many lives. Exclu-
sive Pictures.
NEWBUROH, N. Y. — »<ly on steel! Ice
experts of the East compete for speed
championship of Outdoor Amateur Speed
Sliating Contest.
Charles .lewtraw, winner of the quarter
and half-mile races.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Mummers out-
dazzle brilliancy of past years — fantastic,
gorgeous, and humorous costumes vie in
"pep" and originality at pageant of 10,000
mummers.
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Sees Theater Need
Graham of Famous Players Says
France and England Each Need
1,000 Modern Houses
John Cecil Graham, managing di-
rector of the three EngHsh corpora-
tions known as Famous Players
Film Co., Ltd., Famous-Lasky Film
Service, Ltd. and the Famous Play-
ers-Lasky British Producers, Ltd. is
now in New York. He sees an ur-
gent need for 1,000 high grade thea-
ters in England and as many more
in France.
"The English people have realized
the importance and the possibilities
of the motion picture as never be-
fore," said Graham.
"There is an urgent need in Great
Britain today of at least 1,000 new
high grade motion picture houses, as
theater building was halted at the
beginning of the war.
"The building of new theaters is
proceeding at a very satisfactory
rate, notwithstanding the difficulty
of obtaining materials and the dis-
cussions as to housing classifica-
tions.
"I believe that the construction of
at least 1,000 new theaters will solve
to a great extent the problem of
advanced booking now under dis-
cussion in English film circles.
"The industry in France is making
rapid recovery from the effects of
the war. France also needs at least
1,000 new high grade theaters and
the coming year will undoubtedly
witness a great increase in theater
building."
Incorporations
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The Cinema Corp.
of the State of Delaware has been
authorized to engage in all bia.p-'hes
of the motion picture business in
New York State. The corporation
will be represented by W. H. Seeley,
50 E. 42nd St., New York City.
The Stereospeed Production
another Delaware State concern was
granted a charter to conduct busi-
ness in this state. The company
has a capital of $100,000 and will en-
gage in the motion picture and the-
atrical business. Garrett A. Storms,
Walter L. Johnson and Earl H.
Hopkins of 398 Fifth Ave., New
York City are the principal stock-
holders. Johnson is designated to
represent the corporation.
The Symphony Theater Co. of
Binghamton, N. Y. and the Gates
Theater Corp. of New York have
filed notices of dissolution.
Albany, N. Y. — The Stevens Phon-
ograph Corp., Manhattan has been
granted a charter to operate motion
picture theaters. The concern will
also manufacture phonographs. Cap-
ital. $1,000,000. Stockholders: Clif-
ford E. Stevens, Rose Stevens and
Bela St. Georges, 46 Houston St.,
New York City.
Albany, N. Y. — The Municipal
Studios. Inc., Manhattan. Capital,
$250,000. Directors: E. London,
M. Elkin and C. Schwartz, 1451
Broadway, New York City.
Albany, N. Y. — Hyperion Prod.,
Manhattan. Capital, $25,000. Di-
rectors: George H. Wiley, David
W. Russell and Walter Richard
Hall, 220 West 42nd St., New York
City.
Salem, Ore. — Joseph Reese, Jean
Miller, O. C. Kottka, and R. E. Mil-
ler have incorporated the Highway
Film Co., capitalized at $5,000.
Gregory of Copenhagen Here
A. G. Gregory, general manager of
the Scandinavian Film Agency, Ltd.
of Copenhagen has arrived in New
York. Gregory is making his head-
quarters at the office of Chester Bee-
croft.
Scandinavian Film Agency, Ltd.,
owns the European rights with the
exception of England, for nearly
all of Robertson-Cole productions,
some of the Hodkinson productions,
Billie West and Billy Parsons Com-
edies and others.
Gregory is here to close his 1920
contracts with producers. He pro-
poses returning to Copenhagen about
the middle of January.
Coast Brevities
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Edgar Lewis has al-
ready shot 10,000 feet of negative
on "Sherry," his first production for
Pathe. Pat O'Malley plays the Ir-
ishman in the story.
Harry Van Meter is in the cast
of "Judah," supporting May Allison.
C. S. Vidor has been appointed
general manager of King Vidor Prod.
Clyde Fillmore has signed a four
years' contract with Famous Play-
ers.
Viola Vale is Bert Lytell's leading
woman for "Alias Jimmy Valentine."
Milton Sills will be Viola Dana's
leading man in "Eliza Comes to
Stay."
Harold Goodwin who recently ap-
peared in Mary Pickford's "Heart
o' the Hills," has been engaged by
King Vidor to play a prominent part
in his forthcoming First National
release.
Cara Lee who for the past two
weeks has been playing with Nazi-
mova's "The Heart of a Child" is
taking a vacation in San Francisco.
She will assume her engagement
upon her return to Hollywood.
Vitagraph has completed prepara-
tions for its special production of
"The Great Divide," the drama by
William Vaughn Moody in which
Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller
appeared as co-stars nearly 15 years
ago.
June Mathis is back at the Metro
studio from Broadway. On her way
back she had a conference with Vi-
cente Blasco Ibanez in Chicago re-
garding "The Four Horsemen of the
Apocalypse," which she will pictur-
izc for Metro.
During the past year H. H. Van
Loan has sold IS stories, among
them "When a Man Loves" and "The
Highest Card," for Earle Williams;
"Three Gold Coins," and "The Red
Terror," for Tom Mix, and "The
G;-eat Redeemer," which Maurice
Tuurneur is to produce as a special
feature. Van Loan is preparing four
D.dditional stories for Mix.
GAUSMAN
Alice Calhoun, now appearing in
"Deadline at Eleven," starring Cor-
iiine Griffith, has been engaged by
Vitagraph as a member of that or-
ganization's stock company, at the
Brooklvn studio.
H. TIPTON STECK
W ishes his friends a Happy and P rosperous New Year and calls atten-
tion to his latest screen adaptations:
"The Forbidden Woman" "The Yellow Typhoon"
Starring
Clara Kimball Young
Starring
Anita Stewart
Three Supreme Comedies Read
Robertson-Cole has three Supr«
comedies ready for release: "Ij
lie's Millions," "A Four Cylin
Frame-Up" and "Mollie's Mumj
They feature Mollie Malone.
Callahan Recovers
Dallas — Dias Callahan, local Ri
art manager is rapidly recover
from his recent throat operatic
Black May Build in Taunto'*
{Special to IFID'S DAILY) ~
Taunton, Mass. — If a site is
tainable, Black and Spitz, comp.-
of Alfred S. Black, the Main f.
ter man and Abe Spitz of Provid
will build a $500,000 theater I
It is planned to erect the the
on Main St. c
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Hyman to Open Office Here'
{Special to If ID'S DAILY) '
Detroit — Arthur S. Hyman
sent his special representative, T.j
Braun to New York to open an ,
fice for the Arthur S. Hyman Attr
tions.
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■ELD GREAT SHIP CASTING IN
)KS — Censors release pictures of re-
liable feat performea in repairing the
isport Northern raclflc.
iVElilSH WABSHir VISITS AMEB-
— For first time in twelve years ves-
f nm navy of Scanclnavian country
",» anchor in Hudson river.
IITAV CAVALRY ON BORDER—
' I riding fighters under Col. Lang-
,Ii gallop to music of mounted band
t Bliss, Texas.
)X SHIBCSAWA HOLDS BECEP-
-They call him the J. P. Morgan
an. Famous as orient's foremost
r ster poses at Tokyo.
h LAIMING SWAMP FOB FABM-
J'e iND — Big dredgins project is free-
■million acres of fertile soil from
waters near Choupique, La.
TO FIX MINE WAGES— Commis-
appointed by President AVilson
^ in Washington to settle disputes
I existed when coal strike was called
i THE WILDS OF A, &KEAT CITY—
lera hunter in San Francisco goes out
r big game and finds a lot of it.
;"E BO.ATS IN FIRST RACE- "Daisy"
s easily when speedy craft starts over
;wsbury river course at Bed Bank,
r.
liXICO'S CAMEBA — I'gnacio Bonillas,
>asBador to the United States is said
I 'C slated for Carranza's place.
^ LOT OF WAY'S TO FILM A
cNCHING — They pushed six ships in-
ihe water one busy arternoon in Oak-
'1, Cal. and our camera man did the
t he could.
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0 Present Album to Eastman
Vt the quarterly meeting of the
ectors of the Nat'l Ass'n yes-
day, the directors were shown a
fl album in which the resolution
iiig George Eastman life mem-
ship in the Association was con-
led.
'^illiam A. Brady and Jules Brul-
ur will leave for Rochester to-
to personally present the al-
,1 to Mr.Eastman.
Putting It Over
Licenses Up
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
cago — The city council in order
ike up part of the $7,000,000
n revenue through the closing
oons, has increased the license
) be paid by motion picture
;rs.
new rates, which are now
^ nive operation, are as follows:
f'ers charging not over 30 cents
pay between $200 and $800 a
r based on the seating capacity,
ween 250 and 2,500 seats. Thea-
i charging not over 49 cents will
,> between $250 and $850. Houses
arging $1 will be assessed $300 to
50 depending on seating capacity.
This raised the theaters from the
to 18 cent class to 23 to 49 cent
.ss, and is done the city fathers
plain as a protection against fur-
• increases in admission prices,
.♦heaters which raise their
^"■y migrate into the higher
^t will act as a deterrent
"^ against increased prices.
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiu over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know hoiu you cleaned
up.
Hartford, Conn. — The Post is
launching a contest, for the best es-
say telling how a girl may earn $10,-
000 in three months, the same being
what Elsie Janis does in "A Regular
Girl," which opens at the Strand on
Jan. 5. Prizes are as follows: first,
$50; second, $25. Girls between the
ages of 15 and 21 years are eligible.
Walter Griffith worked out the idea.
Milwaukee, Wis. — More than a
month before "Stronger Than
Death," starring Nazimova was
slated to open at the Merrill here.
Manager E. C. Bostwick had lights
bearing her name in large letters, in
the lobby. In the daytime, the white
letters against the dark plush back-
ground were visible enough, and at
night, it was lit up. In addition, a
painting of one of the scenes, show-
ing Nazimova feeding a peacock was
placed in an advantageous pos'ition.
Omaha, Neb. — Black cats rank with
number thirteen, and other omens.
The management of the Moon of-
fered free admission to the first hun-
dred youngsters who would present
black cats, the emblem of the Mabel
Normand picture, "Jinx," at the box
office, free admission. The stunt
was advertised in the local news-
papers and on slides in the theater,
and helped buldge the receipts.
Blytheville, Ark. — Jimmie Boyd,
manager of the Gem, has inaugurated
a new system for securing patronage.
He has a euphonium mounted on an
a.'to and tours the countryside,
serenading the people with tuneful
melodies, after which he announces
the features which are to be pre-
sented at his house that week. The
concerts are now expected and as
music hath the power to sooth the
savage breast, so does it seem to
sooth the doubting mind, and the
folks visit Boyd's house in turn.
Grand Rapids, Mich. — A similarity
contest, was a new exploitation
scheme tried by the manager of the
Majestic Gardens to put "The Thun-
derbolt" over. A prize of $25 was
offered to the girl who resembled
the star most, ^nd there were second
and third prizes of $15 and $10 re-
spectively. Carl M. Saunders, photo-
play editor of the Herald gave a
good deal of publicity to the con-
test, which incidentally was run by
that newspaper, and a great deal of
interest was aroused.
Ohio Theater Chain Planned
Columbus, O.^ — It is reported that
James A. Maddox, manager of the
Majestic, and I. Frankel of Cincin-
nati, arc about to project a theater
chain in Ohio. The report has it
that two theaters will be built here,
two in Cleveland and one in each of
the following cfties: Akron, Canton
and Lima.
"Griff" Modest as Ever
Talks of Adventure Off Florida
Coast — Working On Last of 1st
Nat'l Releases
David W. Griffith was as modest
ax ever yesterday in speaking of his
adventure off the Florida coast. The
producer arrived in New York on
New Year's Day with Richard Bar-
thelmess and Frank Lloyd, his per-
sonal representative after hydroplan-
ing from Nassau in the Bahamas to
Miami where train connections were
made for New York.
Mr. Griffith explained that he did
not fear another storm and that his
reason for traveling through the air
was in order to save time and reach
God's country as soon as possible.
No one in the party, said Griffith,
quite realized the danger of the sit-
uation at the time. He wishes to
express his thanks through WID'S
DAILY for the countless inquiries
made as to his welfare and stated
that he did not even begin to realize
how important he was until the anx-
ious queries of innumerable per-
sons convinced him that his import-
ance must be an actual fact.
While in Florida, Mr. Griffith
shot scenes for his remaining two
First National productions. After
their completion he will at once
start work on his first picture for
United Artists. This, he thinks
will be in the late Spring. The first
United Artists release is expected to
be "Romance," with Doris Keane.
Incidentally, Mr. Griffith intends
remaining in the east for an indefin-
ite period. It is learned that addi-
tional land has been secured at Mam-
aroncck and that increases will be
made at the present Griffith studio.
Special Showing for Sub Film
C. B. Price, Inc. will hold a spe-
cial showing of "The Log of the
U-35," the official German war film
in Miles projection room, Monday
afternoon at 2:30.
Next American Release Ready
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago, 111.— "The Valley of To-
Morrow," from the pen of Stephen
Fox, directed by Emmett J. Flynn
with William Russell in the leading
role, is the next American release.
"The Web of Deceit," the first
Pathe will be released Jan. 18.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3607 Bryant
Boofcthe
THEiNKiiOUS
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
Reason No. 1
When I made
^The Trail
of the
Octopus^'
I did not state that It was
the best serial ever made.
MR. EXHIBITOR:
Said that after he had ran
the serial.
Watch for Reason No 2 —
Tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
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Features Reviewed
Douglas Fairbanks in
WHEN THE CLOUDS ROLL BY
United Artists Page 3
D. W. Griffith's THE GREATEST QUESTION
First National Page 5
Charles Ray in RED HOT DOLLARS
Paramount-Artcraft Page 7
Hobart Bosworth in BEHIND THE DOOR
Paramount-Artcraft Special Page 11
William Russell in . . . .THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Fox Page 13
Dolores CassinelU in THE WEB OF DECEIT
Edwin Carewe Prod. — Pathe Page 15
Mary MacLaren in ROUGE AND RICHES
Universal Page 19
Benjamin B. Hampton presents
THE SAGEBRUSHER
W. W. Hodkinson— Pathe Page 21
Frank Keenan in BROTHERS DIVIDED
Pathe Page 23
William Farnum in HEART STRINGS
Fox Page 25
THE GREAT AIR ROBBERY
Universal Page 27
SHORT STUFF Page 30
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Weekly financial review sees Wall St. interest edging
towards picture industry.
Realart secures distribution of R. A. Walsh specials
to be produced by Mayflower.
Bill in Congress will make carrying of stolen films
across state borders a Federal offense.
Adolph Zukor issues statement regarding theaters.
Tuesday
Cleveland concern offers stock at $1.00 a share; with-
draw Maxwell Kargers name after announcing him
as second vice-president.
S.-L. productions to release through Metro.
Seventeen franchises issued by Associated Exhibi-
tors, Inc.
Wednesday
Dwight Macdonald planning to build an "eastern Hol-
lywood" on Long Island.
Censorship fight threatened in Virginia.
Alfred S. Black affiliates with Abe Spitz of Providence.
Enwood Feature Picture Co. to supply six produc-
tions a year for Republic release.
Jackson Film Studios Corp. building studio on West-
chester Ave.
Friday
Harry A. Sherman sues Henry Lehrman for account-
ing.
C. B. Price secures American distribution of "The
Log of the U-35."
Mary Marsh Allen, prominent English actress, in
New York.
Hoover film, "Starvation," to play at Manhattan
Opera House.
Saturday
Marcus Loew may take over control of Metro.
Chicago First National franchise switched from Jones,
Linick and Schaefer to Balban and Katz.
Morris Kohn president of Realart succeeding Arthur
S. Kane.
Oliver Morosco to ented producing field. Has six units
in formation.
John C. Graham of London sees need for many the-
aters in France and England.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good" — Benjamin Franklin,
Sunday, January 4, 1920
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Great, Best This Star Has Turned Out in a Long While
Douglas Fairbanks in
"WHEN THE CLOUDS ROLL BY"
United Artists
DIRECTOR Victor Fleming
AUTHORS Douglas Fairbanks, Torn Geraghty
and Lewis Weadon.
SCENARIO BY Fairbanks, Geraghty and
Weadon.
CAMERAMEN Harry Thorpe and William
McCann.
AS A WHOLE Best this star has turned out
in long while.
STORY Good plot holds all the stunts, romance
and spectacular stuff together excellently.
DIRECTION Generally showed imagination
and presented star's stunts to best advantage
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTING Realistic
CAMERA WORK Always good; dream se-
quence when star is shown in slow motion
excellent and brings great laugh.
STAR Has some real work to his credit in this
SUPPORT Kathleen Clifford, opposite; Frank
Campeau again the villian.
EXTERIORS Varied and good
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Star interpolates a lot of particularly
good comedy business.
CHARACTER OF STORY Optimistic as usual;
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,900 feet
Douglas Fairbanks has come through with a blue
ribbon winner in "When the Clouds Roll By." It's
a picture that shows ofif the famous stunt comedian to
his best advantage and he gives some remarkable de-
monstrations of his athletic ability, but what must con-
cern many exhibitors even more than this is the mat-
ter of the plot. This essential has been sadly lacking
in s(Mnc of Doug's recent releases and the lack has
been tlie just cause of complaint.
./ The picture opens with Doug eating a heavy din-
ner at mi(hiight and some great laughs arc registered
when an "interior" of his stomach is flashed on the
screen with figures representing lobster, welsh rare-
bit, mince pie, etc., performing gymnastics below.
-Subsequently Doug suffers a nightmare which is
shown in the form of a weird chase. The scenes show-
ing Doug fairly floating through the air (ultra-rapid
camera stuff) and the flashes of him running around
on the ceiling are uproarious.
A lot of comedy is introduced due to Doug's var-
ious superstitions and the action goes along merrily
on this track for a while until he meets the girl.
Here enters some fine rapid-fire romance stuff and
quick preparations on Doug's part for a surprise wed-
ding. Here the villainous forces begin work, how-
ever, and in a melodramatic sequence Doug discovers
that the girl believes him bent on swindling her
father and that she has gone west with the idea of
marrying the real swindler.
Despair takes hold of him at first but he succeeds
in bringing his optimism to the top and, forgetting
all about his superstitions, he gives pursuit. The man-
ner in which he catches the train is a fine thrill and
then comes the big flood scene which provides a
climax of many thrilling sensations and lots of com-
edy. The story concludes with Doug and the girl
married on the roof of a house after a preacher has
floated into view on his church steeple./
This is certainly going to get every audience and
there's not a disappointment in all its footage. An
air of optimism pervades the story, the titles are
bright and bring good laughs and the plot provides
a real sustaining interest to hold everything together.
You Can Safely Gall This One of Doug's Best
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This can safely be called one of Doug's best in
your advertising and you won't be stretching the point
or splitting- hairs for it's so far and away ahead of
anything he has done recently that everyone is going
to be tickled to death with it.
The title offers a scheme for attractive advertising
which has been adhered to in the advertising matter,
furnished bv the distributors. Additional' publicity
may be derived from the fact that the star also had
a big hand in the story and scenario.
However, by terming this one of Doug's best and
by a good display of the title you're just naturally
going to pack them in. And after the first ci-owd has
gone its way from your theater you'll have to get out
the ropes and the old S. R. O. sign for "When the
Clouds Roll By" is going to advertise itself by word
of mouth. -And when a picture does that you can
bet vour bottom dollar it's there.
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Many Elements in This But Horror is the Dominating One
D. W. Griffith's
"THE GREATEST QUESTION"
First National
DIRECTOR D. W. Griffith
AUTHOR William Hale
SCENARIO BY D. W. Griffith
CAMERAMAN G. W. Bitzer
AS A WHOLE Exceedingly intense picturiza-
tion of small town life, good romance but too
much horror from villain and villainess.
STORY Deals to a certain extent with life after
death but contains also popular elements of
success.
DIRECTION Very realistic in every detail,
brings out climaxes vividly and maintains
wonderful degree of suspense.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Some more of those hazey close-
ups from Bitzer; star always prettily lighted.
CAMERA WORK Great landscape shots
LEADING PLAYERS Lillian Gish and Robert
Harron give very realistic performances.
SUPPORT The best of Griffith's old stock
EXTERIORS Always appropriate and unusual
INTERIORS Plain and realistic
DETAIL Griffith inclined to go too extensively
into detail of picture's darker side.
CHARACTER OF STORY Should appeal gen-
erally but contains debatable points.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,244 feet
This picture is certainly gripping, intensely grip-
ping, but at the same time it is not exactly pleasant
entertainment. It seems too full of horror, of sordid
things. There is sunshine in it but the shadows are
predominant. For example, the terrible plight of
Nellie Jarvis when she is in the power of the Scrub-
bles, a couple near insanity. A mind at all sensitive
is likely to revolt at the long, detailed action showing
her at their mercy, showing her struck almost mad by
their contemplated tortures of which rape and stab-
bing out her eyes are not the least. It suggests Foe
as a picture producer. But who would want to wit-
ness a picturization of Foe's "The Pit and the Pendu-
lum," with the swinging knife ever coming nearer the
prone and helpless body of the victim?
Griffith has made the spiritual reappearances of the
drowned sailor-boy beautiful, the acting of Eugenie
Besserer and George Fawcett helps splendidly to make
them so, but it is hard to reconcile such sense of
beauty with the climax of horror — and it is horror —
not well wrought drama.
The story is laid in a southern village, the kind of
place that Griffith can screen in all its peculiar details.
The Hilton family has adopted Nellie Jarvis, daughter
of a peddler, and in time she sees that she is a burden
to them and so hires out to the Scrubbles. Years be-
fore when she was but a child she had seen the Scrub-
bles commit murder and the scene haunts her memory.
Scrubble's passions are aroused to the point of in-
sanity by her beauty and his wife's to the point of an
insane jealousy by her guileless innocence. Finally
she recognizes them as the murderers. She tells them
so. They attack her and are preparing to murder her
in cold blood when Jimmie Hilton arrives.
Counter to this plot there is the theme of the spirit
of John Hilton, swept off a submarine deck and
drowned, who returns to guide his parents to happi-
ness and, it might appear, wealth. There is a comedy
strain introduced by means of Uncle Zeke, an ancient
negro, well played by Tom Wilson, but it amounts to
little in the final summing up.
Lillian Gish plays realistically as Nellie. Her fear
of the Scrubbles is expressed in a pitiable frenzy. Rob-
ert Harron is good as Jimmie and George Nichols and
Josephine Crowell as the Stubbles are wierdly horrible.
Ralph Graves is John Hilton.
Play Up "Life- After Death" Theme; It Should Draw
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Life after death has been discussed largely in the
papers recently. It is this angle of "The Greatest
Question" that should be emphasized in the advertis-
ing. It will attract many even though they come to
scoff. This theme is a good one on which to base dis-
cussion by way of newspaper letters if you are run-
ning the picture for any length of time.
Of course the name of Griffith and the principal
players should be featured. They are popular. The
horror of the picture, however, is a point that makes
its exhibition before family audiences debatable. It
seems to have little place in a picture that deals with
things of the spirit as "The Greatest Question" pre-
tends to do and it will not be at all pleasing to many
picture goers. However, many may be willing to
make allowances because of Griffith's name and the
touching on the spiritual theme.
A Really Amazing Success
TOPICS of the DAY
Selected from the Press of the World by
iterarxD^i
When "Topics of the Day" was first conceived it was reaHzed that it
was more or less of an experiment, since the idea was absolutely new.
Today "The Topics of the Day" is no experiment. It is a huge and
amazing success. Exhibitors, vaudeville theatres, the press and the
public unite in calling it so! Read the following, selected at random:
AN EXHIBITOR SAYS: "Any manager of
a picture theatre who does not include
it in his pi'ogram, is NOT a showman. It
grows on an audience and contains more
genuine entertainment than the majority
of comedies." John C. Green, Mgr, Re-
gent Theatres, Gait and Guelph, Ont.
A FAN MAGAZINE EDITOR SAYS : " 'Top-
ics of the Day,' according to my observa-
tion, is usually greeted with a ripple of
joyousness." Jessie Burness, Editor of
Film Fun.
A NEWSPAPER EDITOR SAYS : " 'Topics
of the Da3'' proves . . . that tiie force with
which a subject is carried across the
screen is much more powerful than any
printed story could be. The outspoken
way in which the audience rose to 'Topics
of the Day' would have been balm of
Gilead to the penners of those paragraphs
could they have been there." Baltimore
Sun.
k CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAYS : "As
a screen attraction 'Topics of the Day'
have Bill Hart, Doug Fairbanks, Mary
Pickford and Charles Chaplin beaten to a
fadeaway." The Tulsa Spirit, The Of-
ficial Organ of the Tulsa, Okla. Cham-
ber of Commerce.
NO WONDER THAT " 'T' is A Mark of Distinction To Be An Ex-
hibitor Of Topics Of The Day!"
PATHE
Distributors
Sunday, January 4, 1920
A Typical Ray Picture That Should Give Great Satisfaction
Charles Ray in
"RED HOT DOLLARS"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR : Jerome Storm
AUTHOR Julien Josephson
SCENARIO BY Julien Josephson
CAMERAMAN Chester Lyons
AS A WHOLE Typical Ray stuff from first to
last; should please all audiences.
STORY Filled with down-to-the-ground comedy
and sentiment; holds nicely throughout.
DIRECTION Registers all high lights and inci-
dents of story with skill.
PHOTOGRAPHY Lyons again proves he's a
big-league comeraman.
LIGHTINGS Very good; some excellent rural
shots.
CAMERAWORK Highly satisfactory
STAR His usual self; pleases constantly
SUPPORT Gladys George Ray's new lead; cap-
able members of Ince stock.
EXTERIORS Full of atmosphere
INTERIORS Ditto
DETAIL All good; Ray's bashful business will
surely register again.
CHARACTER OF STORY Poor boy adopted
by rich manufacturer; concerns his initiation
into society and romance.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,847 feet
Terming "Red Hot Dollars" a typical Charles Ray
subject should clearly define it in everyone's mind.
This is exactly what it is and take a crowded Christ-
mas week house's word for it, that it's the real goods
in the entertainment line. Julien Josephson has again
given the star opportunity after opportunity to regis-
ter those little human tricks for which he is loved
the world over and Director Jerome .Storni has seen
to it that every one of them' stands out like a rare gem.
^.^-'This time the star assumes the rolc^of Tod Burke.
one of many workers in a small town iron foundry.
Peter Carton, the head of the works and a power in
the financial world inspects tlie plant one day and
by means of a well devised thrill the young hero
saves his life at great risk of his own. When he re-
covers Carton adopts him.
There follows a string of sure-fire comedy scenes
when Tod. now Theodore Burke Carton, comes to
call on a girl he loves in his newly acquired automo-
bile. Ray certainly gets over a lot of human stuff by
liis attitude of mingled pride and embarrassment over
his new acquisition before his old friends. Enter more
plot when the girl's father, discovering that he has
been adopted by Carton, refuses to let her see hir
again, because of an old feud with Carton.
Subsequently there is more great comedy when Tod
is introduced to society by Carton's ambitious and
snobbish sister.
There is another good sequence when Tod hires
the girl as his stenographer and chases another occu-
pant of his office out on a fool errand so that he may
go through one of the latest dancing steps with her.
They are so engaged when Carton and his sister, v/hb
have just been talking of social marriage for their
ward surprise them. Then, of course. Tod has to
chose between love and money. He decides on the
former course but a complete happy ending is brought
about through the patching up of his quarrel between
Carton and the girl's father. /
Cladys Ceorge is Ray's new leading woman and
gives a satisfactory performance. Charles Mailes.
William Conklin and Mollie McConnell complete the
cast of principals.
This Should Bring You a Good Many Red Hot Dollars
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There has been a lot of talk about Rav becoming
too much of a type; that he Ijrings no variety to his
work. People hiay express all the opinion they want
on this subject but it remains a fact that fans- want
to see him in his usual role just as much as they want
to see Fairbanks or Pickford or Hart in their usual
roles.
"Red Hot Dollars" is th? typical Ray jiicture, yet it
pQSSesses enough plot and enough bunian interest
groundw;.ork to make it a w inner. i-Jay's acting is go-
ing- to be the source of great delight here just as
it has always been and though some of his tricks mav
be old they still register.
You're safe in boosting "Red Hot Dollars" till
the cows come home for there's hardly a patron that's
going out of the theater dissatisfied after having seen
it. Mention the author and the director and luce's
name too as this trio is always associatc^d with the
star and by this time their names should help bring
tbe business.
Qeo.E.
Carpen-ter
Eitipress.
Utali.
Pay^LwouHfc-Empyess - Sali Lake.UUti- ^J^^->^
Many men believe that honesty is the best policy,
except in business. A great many who adhere to that
slogan have been successful, but George E. Carpenter
is a showman who does not believe that the line should
be drawn there. In his opinion, honesty, combined
with sincerity and courtesy constitute the best policy
at all times. Considering his achievements at the helm
'Of the Paramount-Empress in Salt Lake City, Carpen-
ter knows whereof he speaks.
Years of experience with newspapers and in the mo-
tion picture industry have enabled Carpenter to shape
his policy. He knows the game from every angle and
he is awake to the fact that the aid of press is indis-
pensable to the show business. If you make the newspa-
permen your friends, he believes a good portion of the
battle is won.
A statement of this nature from Carpenter is worth
much, for he himself was a journalist for many years
before he entered the theatrical profession and he un-
derstands thoroughly the psychology of and every-
thing else about the editors and reporters.
Furthest from godliness is said to be the theater
business, yet at mature age, Carpenter, the son of
a minister, finds himself in it. Twenty-eight years
ago, he came to the United States from South Africa.
For fifteen years, he worked on various newspapers,
occupying practically every position. And from the
lowly position of leg-man to that of managing editor,
no work connected with getting out a publication is
unfamiliar to Carpenter. A year as manager of a
magazine saw the close of his career, until the present
at least, in that capacity. Applying his newspaper
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experience to the show business, Carpenter has made
so great a success, that today he is one of the most
talked-of showmen west of the Mississippi.
One of the reasons for Carpenter's successs in get-
ting patronage is that he understands the value of pub-
licity. He was the first publicity man ever employed
by a motion picture exchange in the world, with Louis
Marcus in Salt Lake, with the Notable Feature Film
Co. After that came long and valuable experience in
conjunction with the Orpheum Circuit of vaudeville
theaters. "Real t?-"-''-" is the title of a publication he
got out for the JNotable Feature Film Company of
Salt Lake City for two years. In it, he secured the
confidence of the exhibitor, published circular letters
and put over numerous advertising stunts. These
paved the way for the success of many features put
out by the company and furnished Carpenter with
some more experience — a sort of link in the chain that
represents his travel over the road from an insignifi-
cant position with a newspaper to that of manager of
one of the leading houses in the Mormon State —
among the leading because Carpenter is at the head
of it.
Nor is the legitimate end of the business some-
thing new to him. He acted as publicity man for
many stock companies that came to the city by the
briny lake and was associated with the Willard Mack-
Marjorie Rambeau organization. He has been mana-
ger of the Paramount-Empress for three years, serving
at the same time, in the capacity of secretary of the
Paramount Amusement Co. that operates the large
chain of theaters of which the one he manages is a part.
Carpenter believes in publicity — for everyone but
himself. In spite of his multifarious achievements,
he remains the same modest fellow and it was with
reluctance that he was willing to make known for pub-
lication the facts about his career here published.
During his management of the house he has accom-
plished two things. He has made the newspapermen
his friends and he has established a reputation for
honesty with his patrons, so that they know that
when Carpenter promises them a big show they can
pay in at the box ofBce with the knowledge that they
are going to get their money's worth.
Carpenter does not believe in catering to the wishes
of the public as they are — he has taken it upon himself
to shape those desires. Good music and good pic-
tures rule at his house. Giving the audience good
stuff will make it want more, he believes, and he goes
smoothly along now with the confidence of the people
of Salt Lake City not misplaced in him.
Fair treatment for everyone is another idea in which
he believes. By furnishing his patrons with courteous
service and giving the producer a square deal, he has
built up a reputation that has his rival exhibitors green
with envy.
CARPENTER'S COUNTERS
Decide on your policy and then stick to it.
If your hired help cannot cultivate smiles,
get some who can.
Look ahead. It is not always advisable to
grab all of the loose change in sight today, be-
cause there are other days to follow. By that
I mean advertise honestly and then there is no
come-back.
Courtesy costs nothing and is a good invest-
ment at all times.
Never give something for nothing. The pub-
lic appreciates what it pays for.
You can't put anything over without adver-
tising.
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Ince Turns Out a Technically Perfect Picture, But Watch Out!
Hobart Bosworth in
"BEHIND THE DOOR"
*
Paramount — Artcraft Special
SUPERVISED BY._ Thomas H. Ince
DIRECTOR ' Irvin Willat
AUTHOR Gouverneur Morris
SCENARIO BY Luther Reed
CAMERAMAN J. O. Taylor
AS A WHOLE Exceptionally powerful study
of sea captain's hate and manner in which he
planned and achieved revenge.
STORY Builds to a climax of terrific power
which is so horrible to think of that it may
sicken.
DIRECTION A distinct dramatic triumph; all
climaxes excellently handled and the final
punch done with the power of a master.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Some wonderful effects
CAMERA WORK Best water stuff yet
STAR A wonderful come-back; expressions tell
worlds of suffering.
SUPPORT Wallace Beery a superb villain; Jane
Novak good opposite to star.
EXTERIORS Ocean stuff exceptionally good
INTERIORS Include great submarine interiors
DETAIL Everything technically perfect;
should call this best picture ever produced
from technical standpoint.
CHARACTER OF STORY Questionable ; some
people may be utterly appalled by it.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5 969 feet
This picture has never been equaled for thrills, sus-
taining interest, accumulative force and terrific punch
of climax. From first to last it is the tt-chnically per-
fect picture. Luther Reed vvlio wrote the scenario
and Irvin Willat who directed deserve bunches of
credit for their work in their respective departments.
The handling- is so deft that for the space of almost two
reels the observer sits almost breathless anticipating
something — wondering what is to happen but pos-
sessing no inkling. And then it crashes on him with
dynamic force.
It's during the war. Oscar Krug, German-Ameri-
can, fought with his fists to prove his patriotism and
then enlisted to become captain of a transport. His
wife stows away on board for the first voyage. The
ship is torpedoed. The wife is taken aboard the sub-
marine by the commander while Krug is turned adrift
in a boat. The wife is ravished, first by the com-
mander, then the crew fight over her. The remains
arc thrust out of a torpedo tul)e.
A year later and Krug, in charge of another vessel,
captures the submarine commander. Takes him to his
cabin. Draws the whole story out of him by feigning
pro-Germanism. Flash to two other officers of the
ship wondering what's happened. Eventually a sailor
offers captain's compliments and invites them to coffee
in his cabin. The submarine commander is where?
"Look behind the door," cried Krug, "1 swore if I
ever caught him I'd skin him alive but he died before
I was through !"
Hold fjist to voiir stoiiiiu-lis! There never was a more dynamic
cliinax. Tliey don't show you the German's body but it doesn't
take a vivid' imagination to see it there because they've certainly
bu'lt this lip in Ihe most exiiert style.
Hobart liosv orth is iinmense. His acting- where he draws the
story of his wife's fate from the submarine commander, pretending
gloa'ting <lelight the while it really tears his heart apart, is more
powerful than aiivthing seen on the screen in a long time. And Wal-
lace Tieery as tiie commander is a marvel. .lane Novak, James
Gordon, .f. P. I.ocknev and Otto Hoffman are others.
The scenes of the submarine submerging with Bosworth on the
deck are wonderful. The final destruction of the undersea craft is
Ai-oiiderful. The ttst fight in the beginning is wonderful. In fact is
the technically perfect picture.
If we were iii war it would recruit thousands. But we aren t.
Let 'Em Know What's Coming; Then They Can't Kick
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Considering the character of the climax of this pro-
duction the best policy to follow in advertising it is
honesty ; tell the people to expect something that'll
make 'em forget to sleep at nights. This doesn't and
won't sound very attractive but at the same time it
will lure a lot of people to your theater and they
won't be able to register any kicks if the clima.x raises
a little havoc with their stomachs.
A suggested advertising reader is: "His wife had
met a fate a million times worse than death from this
man who now sat telling him the horrible details and
gloating over them. He was in his power at last !
He had waited for this moment an eternity of years.
What punishment he could mete out would be too
severe, what torture too harsh? Death by inches
would not be justice !"
Accentuate that last line. Spring it in bold faced
type. Prepare them for the worst. If you don't use
this argument, use one that accentuates the same
features. It's the only way. And another line might
warn them to keep the children away.
For the rest tell of Bosworth's marvelous perform-
ance and of Willat and Ince and the technically per-
fect work they have produced.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Great Mystery Picture With Interest Excellently Sustained
William Russell in
"THE LINCOLN HIGHWAYMAN"
Fox
DIRECTOR Emmett J. Flynn
AUTHOR Paul Dickey
SCENARIO BY Emmett J. Flynn
CAMERAMAN Clyde De Vinna
AS A WHOLE Great modern holdup man story
in which identity of bandit is cleverly con-
cealed until climax.
STORY Excellently put together with strong
vein of sustained interest and many thrilling
moments.
DIRECTION. .Shows great judgment and full
realization of successful elements of this type
of picture.
PHOTOGRAPHY' ; ....... . ' Good
LIGHTINGS ...: Some realistic night effects
CAMERAWORK Commendable
STAR Registers nicely as the hero; work here
should add to his popularity.
SUPPORT A capable cast and a very clever dog
EXTERIORS Include good auto speeding shots
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Good
CHARACTER OF STORY. Modern road agent
mystery story with nothing to offend.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. .■ About 5,000 feet
Every once in a while some producer slips one over
on. his program that for sheer entertainment beats
a lot of the specials all hollow. William Fox has
done the trick in "The Lincoln Highwayman," the
latest picture to star William Russell. Here's a pic-
ture that surely is going to give everyone complete
satisfaction in the entertainment line because it is so
downright cleverly handled from pvery angle.,
To begin with the picture is of the mystery type,
the action being centered around the workings of the
Lincoln Highwayman, a modern bandit who holds up
the auto travellers of the coast-to-coast highway.
The identity of this fellow is not revealed until the
climax and the picture has been handled so cleverly
(luring its every twist and turn that it'll take a full-
fledged Flynn or Burns to call the director's hand
hefijre he shows it.
Suspicion throughout is fastened on the. hero and
the web of circumstantial evidence is gathered so
close about him that ])eople are certainly going to
wonder how he is going to clear himself. It was a
great stunt to show him holding up the heroine and
his rival just as a trick to prove a point of argument.
After that you feel so certain that Jimmy Clunder is
the real bandit tTiat the subsequent denouement
comes as a distinct surprise. And after it's all over
you find yourself going back and wondering how they
tricked you, and tricked you without a flaw in con-
struction in the entire story.
The picture contains a lot of good, honest thrills,
most of them generated by the highly sustained actioK-
of the plot and "its various surprising climaxes. .
There are a couple of sequences in the picture in
which the action pivots about a dog that's the most
human animal seen on the screen in an age. The
sequence in which he assists Jimmy in the holding up
of the heroine and the rival is, well, just too dog-
gone clever for words. .^
The story has a nice vein of romantic interest and
is to be specially noted for its absence of a conven-
tional heavy. The real highwayman is not prominent
in the action at all and he has no scenes with the
heroine. All this is to be commended for the action
has an air of reality that the omissioii-Qf thevj^am
helps to foster. ■
Russell fits into the role of Jimmy excellently.j^nd
his entire supporting cast does fine work. It'Jn-
cludes Lois Lee, Frank Brownlee, Jack Connolly, Ed-
ward Piel, Harry Spingler and Edwin Booth Tilton.
Talk All You Want About This; It's Bound to Please
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You can afford to spread out in advertising this for
everyone is going to agree on it — that it's great. And
the absence of all blood-and-thunder action is a strong
point in its favor. There are some women w.ho refuse
to see pictures of the hold-up man type because there
is such a lot of objectionable action. Here there isn't-
"^^ ^■''^ a bitv I,t;s llumail as well as thrllHng and' mystifying,
.,and peopre are" just naturally going to eat it up.
In advertising it a good talking point is the ni^jmer
in which they've so cleverly kept the identity 6^ the
highwayman a secret. This could be played up to
advantage and it will attract people, specially those
skeptics who believe they can, solve every story riddle-
offered them.
Russell of course should be given a play as should
the author, Paul Dickey.
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Old-Time Meller Doesn't Hold and Lacks the Better Production Points
Dolores Cassinelli in
"THE WEB OF DECEIT"
Edwin Carewe Prod. — Pathe
DIRECTOR Edwin Carewe
AUTHOR Finis Fox
SCENARIO BY Coolidge W. Streeter
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Melodrama of the old school
lacks a sustaining interest because the audi-
ence know^s just what the next move will be.
STORY Affords the star a chance to portray two
different types but outside of that doesn't
mean much.
DIRECTION Straight stuff; allowed some bad
slip-ups on the part of the players.
PHOTOGRAPHY Not exceptionally fine
LIGHTINGS Bad at times
PHOTOGRAPHY Could have been much better
STAR Got her characters badly mixed up at one
time.
SUPPORT Hugh Cameron has the strongest
part and Mitchell Harris was a rather unim-
pressive hero.
EXTERIORS Some pretty shots of a country
estate.
INTERIORS A few had a "setty" appearance
DETAIL Titles crowded in where they weren't
necessary should be removed.
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. .Old-fashioned meller
dealing with lost daughter of wealthy man
impersonated by girl crook.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. ..... .About 6,000 feet
"The Web of Deceit" is a good title all right, and
they go right to it along those lines but there isn't a
single thing new about Finis Fox's story. There isn't
a new twist to lift it out of the rut and things just
happen along so natural-like, that you are never in
doubt as to what is going to happen next. An interest
that is sustained throughout is essential for picture
entertainment — that something creating a desire to
see it through.
However, in "The Web of Deceit," after the first
few hundred feet, you're sure of the ending. Through-
out there is a continued presentation of old-time situa-
tions— the dying confession in which the girl crook
finds her opportunity to secure her heart's desire and
the complications leading to the disclosure of her true
identity and her final convenient death.
Dolores Cassinelli plays the part of Wanda
Hul:)bard and also that of her sister, Lucille,
who in reality is the daughter of the wealthy Major
Clark.
As Wanda, Miss Cassinelli is leading a life very
much dififerent from that pictured to her folks in the
country. On a week-end visit home her mother dies,
making a confession in which she discloses that Lu-
cille is really the daughter of Major Clark. Wanda,
however, switches the identity and presents herself
to the Major as his long-lost daughter.
Various incidents give Wanda much worry about
her discovery and when Lucille arrives in New York
she applies for instruction at Roger Barney's art school
where she meets Wanda. Roger is sort of an adopted
son of Major Clark and the object of Wanda's next
move. Before Lucille has a chance to talk to him
Wanda persuades her to leave because she fears their
resemblance will bring about the discovery she is
trying to avoid.
Hugh Cameron, known as a pretty slick crook, re-
turns from Arizona where he had gone for his health
after a narrow escape from the police. He confronts
his former pal, Wanda, in her room and in the strug-
gle that follows she is killed and the wounded Cam-
eron tells the story which the audience, knows all the
time. Lucille is proclaimed the real daughter and they
end up by having Roger and shero clutch.
Use Your Own Judgment on This One and Be Discreet
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
As long as stories continue to be written and pic-
tures to be produced, so do they continue to come forth
with the old dyed-in-the-wool melodraama with all the
old situations rehashed and done over, and most of
the time there isn't the slightest semblance of a new
twist. "The Web of Deceit" is just one of those
things.
And with it all there is a percentage of the so-called
"movie fans" who like this sort of stuff'. If you can
number enough of them among your "reg'ulars" you
can probably get away with this one but if you are
catering to a better class clientele who look for some-
thing new, something worth while in picture produc-
tion— well, just use your own judgment.
Miss Cassinelli's name may have some drawing
power in which case use her name in connection with
the story and play up the fact that in "The Web of
Deceit" she plays two distinct characters.
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"Capitol" Class A
Producer — Artco Direction — Very Good; Geo. Irving
Footage — 5,800 feet Photography —Very good
Release date -December Star — Good; Leah Baird
Distributor — Hodktnson Story— Good drama; family
OUR OPINION
Leah Baird has in her new production a story
that has been splendidly produced and has a
way of holding the attention steadfastly.
There are a number of thrilling events that
have been well handled without giving one
the impression of a serial. The star is called
upon to portray a triple role and in each of
the roles she is sincerely convincing. While
there is some double exposure, it has been
handled in a, simple fashion that makes one
forget that one person is portraying the two
roles. Leah Baird has supporting her to good
advantage Robert T. Haines, William B.
Davidson, Alexander Gaden and Downing
Clark. The story is an adaptation of the
famous Augustus Thomas play and has been
Jaid in the capital city of the country. The
exteriors selected are beautiful and the interior
'stagings have been handled in a splendid
Wianner.
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THE CHICAGO HERALD EXAMINER says: "The Lone
Wolf's Daughter" is a big sepia thriller, gorgeously photo-
graphed; lavishly acted. Beautifully told by J. Parker Read, Jr. Griffith
and DeMille themselves do no better than the maker of this new
production.
THE CHICAGO JOURNAL says: One of the most important
productions of the year is "The Lone Wolf's Daughter" starring
Louise Glaum. Its story value is unsurpassed on the screen. Louise Glaum
is an actress to be reckoned with.
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE says: One quite understands
the hold Louise Glaum has on her fans after witnessing "The
Lone Wolf's Daughter." In it she is beautiful, gracious, appealing...
She has a story that moves swiftly to a climax of fire, water, revenge and
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Old Time Chorus Girl Stuff Uninteresting and Tiresome
Mary MacLaren in
"ROUGE AND RICHES"
Universal.
DIRECTOR Harry Franklin
AUTHOR W. Carey Wonderly
SCENARIO BY Hal Hoadley
CAMERAMAN Gus Peterson
AS A WHOLE Theme that has been done to
death ; has no new situations and the only
response it can get will be laughs at the wrong
time.
STORY Adaptation of story by W. Carey Won-
derly which appeared in "Live Stories;" weak
screen material.
DIRECTION Didn't make an effort to get away
from conventional "movie" scenes.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Usually good
CAMERA WORK Straight stuff
STAR Won't cheer up even when she does land
the millionaire she's after.
SUPPORT Lloyd Whitlock well cast as the mil-
lionaire; Wallace MacDonald satisfactory.
EXTERIORS Seldom necessary
INTERIORS Conventional studio sets
DETAIL Allowed too much convenience; no
serious mistakes.
CHARACTER OF STORY Poor girl sets out
in search of millionaire by way of the chorus
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
They'll certainly have to come better than this if
they expect Miss MacLaren to be a drawing power.
for such vehicles as have been handed out to her re-
cently certainly won't add anything to her name as
far as the box office is concerned.
A good part of the action consists of the old time
"behind the scenes" sets with the chorus in rehearsal.
There is so much of this that it becomes tiresome.
The characters are introduced in such rapid succes-
sion that their identity is hard to establish. This is
IKirticuIarly so in the case of Syn de Conde who fin-
ally murders Dodo, one of the former chorus girls
who liad already captured a millionaire.
Mary MacLaren, as Becky, a former wealthy Vir-
ginian, decides that she must have money and the
surest way seems through the channels afforded by a
Broadway chorus. Forthwith she journeys to the big
city and lands in the front row of tlie "Oh, Oh, Omar"
chorus, which has a very successful opening.
Shero is recognized as a "new" one and between the
acts is sought by Lloyd Whitlock, known well on
Wall St. by day as he is on Broadway at night. Becky
is getting along famously on her "thirty per" when
her millionaire friend after lavish promises, fails to
see the necessity of a marriage ceremony. Becky's
hopes are shattered and she invites her dancing part-
ner, Wallace MacDonald, to her home to talk things
over.
While they are discussing matters. Dodo, who,
though married to a millionaire is really in love with
Wallace, is murdered by a former suitor. Circum-
stantial evidence points to Wallace as the assailant.
Rather than tell where he was at the time of the mur-
der and bring in the name of Becky, the accused man
refuses to talk.
Shero's millionaire, now truly in love with the girl
and ready to marry her, discovers that she was with
Wallace at the time of the murder and immediately
proceeds to misunderstand the relation of the inter-
view and leaves shero flat. Robert W^alker, shero's
old sweetheart from the south turns up ; hero is cleared
of the charge and the millionaire comes back so shero
is confronted with her three lovers. However, she
forgets her mercenary desires and accepts Wallace.
May Get By as Small Town Stuff
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is just the sort of stuff that will go in small
towns. They'll all turn out to see how the poor
girl went to the city and joined the chorus, met a
great millionaire and so on. If you have a theater
in this sort of community you can go right ahead on
this one.
If, howe\ er, your audience consists of folks with a
knowledge of the better possibilities of picture pro-
duction today, "Rouge and Riches" won't make
an impression. As already stated, it's all straight
stuff', been done time and time again with not a new
twist or even a bit of comedy relief to hold it up.
If you want to use it try the following catchlincs:
"She sought a millionaire by joining a Broadway
chorus but when the opportunity finally presented
itself, love had its way and she married her dancing
partner." Or, "What would you do if you were con-
fronted with three proposal at once? There was a
millionaire, her childhood sweetheart and the man she
loved. Who did she marry? See Mary MacLaren in
'Rouge and Riches' at the blank theater."
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SOL LESSER.
LONGACRE BLDG.-NEW YORK CITY
Sunday, January 4, 1920
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Lacks Conviction for the Most Part But Will Make
Satisfactory Program Offering
Benjamin B. Hampton presents
"THE SAGEBRUSHER"
W. W. Hodkinson— Pathe
DIRECTOR Edward Sloman
AUTHOR Emerson Hough
SCENARIO BY William Clifford
CAMERAMAN John Seitz
AS A WHOLE Has a few thrills but lacks con-
tinued interest and slumps badly because of
extreme waste footage.
STORY Love and faith made basis of theme.
DIRECTION Good for the most part but wasted
too much time on sequences of less import-
ance
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good; unusual silhou-
ette scene outside tent at night.
LIGHTINGS Sometimes glary on players' faces.
CAMERA WORK Acceptable
PLAYERS Marguerite De La Motte very
pretty ; Noah Beery handled character part
well ; others satisfactory.
EXTERIORS. Appropriate western country
INTERIORS Proper
DETAIL Ending unsatisfactory; could have
made use of footage wasted in early reels.
CHARACTER OF STORY Blind girl marries
uncouth but faithful westerner who dies be-
fore she recovers her eyesight.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
In his story of love and faith, author Emerson
Hough has truly human touch containing , all the
•emotions to be expected in a theme bearing on love
and faith. His character t\]iifyini; "laith" is a n>uL;h
and ready westerner with little knowledge of worldly
affairs and manners but having a big heart and all the
finer qualities of a real gentleman.
There is a rather tense moment when willun blows
up the dam and floods the valley. They get in some
rather good rescue stufif and ([uite a bit of realism.
Marguerite De La Motte is a very pleasing shero and
in all probability her performance in "The Sage-
brusher" will win her many friends for she contributes
a good share of pleasure to the production and
•has a truly winsome personality and is surely pretty
to look at.
Noah Beery, "The Sagebrusher," has a friend Ar-
thur Morrison, who advertises for a wife for Noah
which results in Marguerite going west under the
imi)ression that she is to be a housekeeper. By the
time shero reaches her destination she has become
stone blind and cannot see the ugliness of the man
who meets her but his kindness and tender care causes
her to have impHcit faith in him.
Through a series of coincidences shero- believes
that her husband is like Roy Stewart, a physician in
the town, strong and handsome. This is brought
about by Roy saving the girl when she is kidnapped
by willun and lost in a forest fire. Then again when
Noah marries Marguerite, he asks Roy to kiss the
bride because he realizes the difference between them.
There are several complications working out of the
situation with willun getting in his handiwork. In
the flood which destroys the valley town, Noah is
lost and in the end they have hero Roy and Marguer-
ite fall in love— which they should have done in the
first place and not drawn the plot out to such a state
of inconsistrncv. Also shero rcc:ains her sitrht.
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Sunday, January 4, 1920
Good Work on the Part of the Players Lifts This Considerably
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Benjamin B. Hampton presents
"THE SAGEBRUSHER"
W. W. Hodkinson — Pathe
"The Sagebrusher" the first of the Emerson Hough
novels to be picturized will, no doubt, satisfy from
an ordinary viewpoint but there are incompatible sit-
uations that will cause some discussion. However,
the fundamental idea is a story of love and faitr
which draws a realistic and, as far as the idea itself
is concerned, convincing conclusion. •
There are enough thrills to flavor and they should
satisfy. A forest fire is very real and the flood scene?
are all well handled to keep the interest sustained.
The ending is rather abrupt and dissatisfying ana
some superfluous footage in the early reels might well
have been used for a better conclusion.
If you have a clientele that goes in for the picturi-
zation of novels be sure to tell them that "The Sage-
brusher" is . the first Emerson Hough story to be
filmed. Among westerners especially the rhatrimon-
ial advertising idea is not uncommon and the situa-
tions resulting from such transaction are not at all im-
probable. You might make something of this by
catchlines suggesting "he advertised for a wife."
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To the Film Industry
That he has no connection with any organization
bearing his name.
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Sunday, January 4, 1920
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Grab It and Have the Distinction of Showing a Real Picture
Frank Keenan in
"BROTHERS DIVIDED"
Pathe
DIRECTOR Frank Keenan
AUTHOR Gertrude Andrews
SCENARIO BY Gertrude Andrews and E. Rich-
ard Schayer.
CAMERAMAN Kot credited
AS A WHOLE Great audience-getting picture
with good comedy stuff and heart interest
moments.
STORY Shows star in dual role and builds
nicely to wholesome, sentimental conclusion
DIRECTION Various episodes of s .
generally well ; could have made Tom's son
more human.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTING Effective
CAMERA WORK Double exposure stuff so good
that fact of star playing dual role is forgotten
STAR Gives two clearly defined characteriza-
tions ; scores decisively in both.
SUPPORT Generally good with nice types
EXTERIORS Satisfactory even though some
are obviously settings.
INTERIORS Include shots of real prison
DETAIL Good
CHARACTER OF STORY Man wins through
good deeds and generosity where brother
failed by stinting.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
One of the cleanest, most wholesome, downright en-
joyable features released — that's "Brothers Divided."
And everyone owes Frank Keenan a vote of thanks
for making it the delightful piece of entertainment
property it is, for the star, besides appearing in a
dual role, directed, and he certainly has done his three-
fold job up good and brown.
"Brothers Divided" contains a moral but it's not an
obvious flaunting- moral constantly preached about
and poked u]) under an audience's nose. Rather is it
a moral that creeps on you slowly. Then, suddenly,
at the finish, when the last scene has checked out of
the machine, you warm all over particularly about
the heart and feel like getting up and shouting,
"Here's a picture !"
The moral that good deeds and kind words get a
person a deal more out of life than selfishness and a
nasty temper. IMatthew King, played by Mr. Keenan,
is a mill owner and a slave driver. He employs
women and children in his plant and works them
almost to death's door. In jail, under a life's sentence,
is Tom King, also played by Mr. Keenan, who has
learned from, long-suffering what it means to play
fair and square. His sentence was partly unjust.
Matthew has told Tom's son that his father is
dead. Then one day Tom appears, having been par-
doned because of his great work in handling the pris-
oners during a fire. Fate will it that on the same day
Matthew suffers a stroke of paralysis so Tom takes
charge of the factory.
His son is ashamed of him because he makes public
his prison career as he wishes to start square with
his workers. And so the son leaves town with a
check furnished by his father to study music. All
the mill workers love Tom for his honesty. They
love him more when he refuses to employ old women
and young children but Matthew thinks he's ruining
the business. However, the business shows a clear
profit after a time and everyone is happy. The picture
ends with old Matthew's heart softened by the
sight of the good deeds his brother has wrought and
by and by an awakening in the mind of the son.
Keenan gets the most from both of his roles, is
thoroughly crabbish as Matthew and delightfully fine
as Tom. Wallace MacDonald and Ruth Langston
furnish a nice love interest while others are James O.
Barrows, Gertrude Claire, Russ Powell, Mary Tal-
bot, Paul Mullen and a number of actual prison in-
mates and officers.
They'll Mentally Shake Your Hand After This if Not Actually
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Man alive, they're going to love you for showing
this to them. It's the real goods in the heart interest
line and everyone is going to feel immensely better
for it, and thoroughly well entertained after it has
run its course. Don't let yourself see it at your com-
petitor's house for he'll take a lot of credit for having
run one of the most delightful pictures of the year.
Yes, and "Brothers Divided" comes as a blessed
relief after all these hokum pictures dealing with
Labor and Bolshevism in which all the workers carry
bombs in their hind pockets. You might point out
that the solution of labor troubles, as reached in this,
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is just plain, common, decency and open-mindedness,
if you care to delve into such things. But "Brothers
Divided" is pure entertainment. Book it for a long
run and you'll find out that it reaches the heart and
soul — and the pocketbook, too — of everyone.
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DON'T BE A SECOND RATER. VARIETY
SAYS:—
"Every exhibitor should show "Blind Hus-
bands" or consider himself at once the man-
ager of a SECOND RATE house."
DON'T BE BLIND to your big opportunity
It's the greatest you ever had. And don't
aelay. Book "Blind Husbands" TODAY.
WONDER PLAY
Presented by
Carl Laemrale
A UNIVERSAL- JEVEl PRODUCTION de LUXE
Sunday, January 4, 1920
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Obvious and Far-Fetched Melodrama With Utterly Impossible Villain
William Farnum in
"HEART STRINGS"
Fox
DIRECTOR J. Gordon Edwards
AUTHOR Henry Albert Phillips
SCENARIO BY E. Lloyd Sheldon
CAMERAMAN John W. Boyle
AS A WHOLE Concluding sequences of this
are so long drawn out and terribly stagey that
the entire interest is lost.
STORY Has a lot of loop-holes and could have
ended several times before it does.
DIRECTION Savors mostly of the cheaply
melodramatic ; no subtleties evinced.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Mostly straight stuff
CAMERA WORK Good
EXTERIORS Generally satisfactory; include
good setting of Canadian village street.
INTERIORS Satisfactory
STAR His usual self but too obvious at times
SUPPORT Gladys Coburn and Paul Gazeneuve
very good; Rowland Edwards as villain, bad.
DETAIL Some bad slips in continuity of action
CHARACTER OF STORY Man's ultimate re-
venge on villain who wronged and persecuted
sister.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,000 feet
First impulse is to brand this as "ten, twenty, thoity"
melo, but on second thought even those ancient works
of the stage with a constantly "coising" villain and a
much "poisecuted" pretty girl and long suffering hero,
were managed so that the interest was well sustained
until the last. "Heart Strings" has all the familiar
characters of the "ten, twenty," including a violent
villain who hurls the girl he wronged over a balcony,
but none of the redeeming qualities of clever work-
manship evidenced in those shows. It has the vices
but none of the virtues.
The picture starts off pretty well in a little Cana-
dian village where Pierre, played by William Farnum,
writes music and plays the violin, inspired by his sis-
ter Gabrielle. Unknown to Pierre, Gabrielle has been
wronged by Rouget. She believes he has married her.
Pierre comes under the notice of Kathleen, a New
York girl. Her fiance, Blake, resents her interest in
him and plots with Rouget to discredit him in her
eyes.
Pierre has saved enough to take him to the city but
on the eve of his contemplated departure, Rouget is
arrested for stealing. At Gabrielle's plea, Pierre sup-
plies the money and liberates him. Pierre promises
Pabrielle not to maltreat her "husband" and so he
suffers the taunts of Rouget until finally with La
Touche, a pastry shop proprietor who is ambitious to
become his impressario, he ventures to New York to
try his luck.
In the changed setting practically the whole busi-
ness of Rouget's persecution of the girl and her brother
is duplicated until finally Pierre learns that they were
not really married. Then he sets out to find the mis-
creant who has gone back to Canada and there the
picture comes to an end, after Rouget has received a
beating and reformed entirely. Blake's nastiness is
also revealed to Kathleen and she and Pierre are
married.
Harry Ghandlee and William B. Laub offer
producers and production owners who are
editing as much as the direction, the star or
failure of any motion picture.
Productions shelved as failures frequently m
of titles and scene arrangement; — mediocre
cial productions.
It is in this connection that Harry Chandl
Service" — for the perfection of any picture:
assembling of scenes; Titling, vv^hich is more
Harry Ghandlee,
Editing and Titles for:
Bolshevism on Trial
Carmen of the Klondike
In the Mist, Etc.
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pictures may be raised to the dignity of spe-
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William B. Laub,
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The Bli^idness of Youth
The Golden Legend
Social Ambition, Etc
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Sunday, January 4, 1920
Even Farnum Admirers Will Reseet This Story
Box Of&ce Analysis for the Exhibitor
WilUam Farnum in If it has to l:ie played a good musical program will
"HEART STRINGS" help it out a lot during the first half as there are' many
Fox scenes showing the star playing the violin. But it is
Even the most dycd-in-the-wool Farnum fans will impossible to see how the last part and the climax can
resent this story. The star has done some pretty fine be made to register.
things in the past Ijut there are very few that will be So if you play this go easy in talking about it be-
thrillcd or moved b\- this poorh' done and very ele- cause many people will be inclined to believe that this
mental theme. is an old one- so old-fashioned is everything about it.
Mr. State Right
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Corporation
11 East 14th St., New York Citjr
Paul Philipp,
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Representative
A. A. MILLMAN
General Sales Manager
'inday, January 4, 1920
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DAILV
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Spectacular Air Stunts Will Get This Through
"THE GREAT AIR ROBBERY"
Universal
DIRECTOR Jacques Jaccard
AUTHOR Jacques Jaccard
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Milton Mark Moore
AS A WHOLE Has spectacular aeroplane feats
as main appeal ; fair amount of suspense and
a few thrills.
STORY Made secondary in effort to get in air
stunts.
DIRECTION Might have put more force into
the action on land.
PHOTOGRAPHY Scenes of planes flying at
night very fine.
LIGHTINGS Exceptionally good
CAMERA WORK Another step in moving pic-
ture photography.
PLAYERS Francelia Billington had little op-
portunity ; Lieut. Locklear credited as the
dare-devil flyer.
EXTERIORS. ... Some striking views from the air
INTERIORS Satisfactory when required
DETAIL Could well omit some of the shots of
planes ascending and landing.
CHARACTER OF STORY SUght romance makes
frail foundation for aeronautic manouevres.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet*
"The Great Air Robbery" is chiefly a picture show-
ing the possibilities and achievements of an expert
flyer. Lieutenant Locklear performs some daring
feats which have been caught by the camera with
surprising exactness and realism. In fact, without
the exceptional stunts of the reckless aviator, the
production could hardly get by.
The foundation upon which they' build up to the air
stuft' is extremely weak and artificial. Shero loses a
war cross given to her by her aviator sweetheart.
Upon this slight fact they work up a great sequence
without even having shero look for the souvenir,
which should he the natural thing to expect.
However, the.se little im])lausibilitie$ in the story
may be lost sight of in view of the remarkable shots
of the aeroplrinc in action. The idea of having the
pirate ship boldly marked with skull and cross-bones,
may get a laugh. It doesn't seem logical that pirates
would advertise their profession so openly.
You've got to give the producer credit for being up-
to-date at any rate. It used to be the old stage-coach
hold-up but now it's the "highwaymen of the air
lanes" — presenting the old-fashioned pirates a la twen-
tieth century. Even the titles are strictly 1920. Shero
remarks, "I'll take a ship to town." Some scenes
showing a U. S. Air Mail Service station are inter-
esting.
Allan Forrest, an aviator in the U. S. Mail Service,
in love with Francelia Billington discovers the war
cross he had given her in the possession of Ray Rip-
ley. Believing that shero has given the cross to
willun Ripley, Forrest, after gambling away his sav-
ings to secure the croix de guerre, finally accepts
willun's proposal to aid in holding up the midnight
mail with the understanding that he will recover the
cross which will be in the mails and handing over to
willun the shipment of gold which is known will be
aboard the plane.
Lieut. Locklear, Allan's pal, learns of his friend's
mad adventure and starts out in his plane, in search
of him. When finally he locates the would-be pirate.
Locklear finds that Forrest's co-workers have doubled
crossed him and left him stranded and in danger of
capture by the air patrol. Locklear insists that For-
rest escape in his machine. Eventually Forrest loses
control of his plane and it crashes to earth, killing him.
In the meantime Locklear, after having been wounded
by the bullets of the air force, makes his way back to
Francelia who seems quite willing to accept him as a
substitute for her dead swx-etheart.
Play Up the "Thrill" Idea But Go Easy on the Story End of It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The stunts and dare-devil feats of Lieut. Locklear bilities of motion picture photography and considering
which make up the biggest part of the production, are the difficulty experienced in securing these photo-
tlie pulling power in "The Great Air Robbery" and graphs the scenes presented in the production are in-
you can probably get a big crow'd in by atilvertisi'ngj! -deed qtiite jwjioftdeHt^li.
some of the stunts of thJs^clarihg' aviator. - His' lej^p'' If ybtir folks "Have not ah'eady seen some of the
from one machine to another and his climb out to tjie air pictures presented, -in new^s weeklies, they will ap-
rudder of the. ship, t<5 repair it whilff^fhbusandS''df'fcct •',0fe'ciate this '^one more readily and for' them the ac-.
in the air, should give them something to marvel at. complishments of Lieut. Locklear should provide'
The air jMctures show an advancement in the possi- somethingMiew Jn Jhe_\yay,£)t'.ii..."thriller.''
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RELEASE DATES
From October 1, 1919, of all Feature Productions
EQUITY PICTURES CORP.
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
Eyes of Youth (Clara Kimball Young) 7 11/16/19
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP.
2 Turning the Tables (Dorothy Gish) 11/9/19
2 L' Apache (Dorothy Dalton) ...5 12/14/19
9 Luck in Pawn (Marguerite Clark) 5.... ■
9 Crooked Straight (Charles Ray) 5 11/2/19
9 What Every Woman Learns (Enid Bennett) 10/26/10
16 Male and Female (DeMille) ...5 11/30/19
16 23;^ Hours Leave (Douglas MacLean-Doris
May) 5. . . . 11/2/19
23 The Invisible Bond (Irene Castle) 5
23 It Pays to Advertise (Bryant Washburn) 5 11/30/19
23 The Miracle of Love (Cosmopolitan) 5....
30 Counterfeit (Elsie Ferguson) 5 11/30/19
30 Scarlet Days (Griffith) 5 11/23/19
7 Ah Adventure in Hearts (Robert Warwick). .5
7 Victory (Tourneur) 5 12/7/19
7 More Deadly Than the Male (Ethel Clayton). 5 12/14/19
14 The Cinema Murder (Cosmopolitan) 5
14 Behind the Door (Ince Special) 5....
21 His Wife's Friend (Dorothy Dalton) 5
21 Hawthorne of the U. S. A. (Wallace Reid)...5 11/30/19
21 A Girl Named Mary (Marguerite Clark) . ...5....
28 Wanted— A Husband (Billie Burke) 5
28 Red Hot Dollars (Charles Bay) 5
28 Everywoman (Super-Special) 5....
4 The Woman in the Suitcase (Enid Bennett)
4 Too Much Johnson (Bryant Washburn) . ...5....
4 The Thirteenth Commandment (Ethel Clayton) 5....
11 Sand (William S. Hart) ,5
11 On With the Dance (Special) 5
18 Mary Ellen Comes to Town (Dorothy Gish). .5....
18 Huckleberry Finn (Special) 5....
18 The Tree of Knowledge (Robert Warwick). 5
25 What's Your Husband Doing? (Douglas MacLean-
Doris May) 5
25 Dangerous Hours (Ince Super) 5
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Dec.
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Jan.
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FIRST NATIONAL
The Thunderbolt (Katherine MacDonald) 5.
Virtuous Vamp (Constance Talmadge) 5.
Mind the Paint Girl (Anita Stewart) 6.
Heart O' the Hills (Mary Pickford) 6.
The Beauty Market (Katherine MacDonald) 6.
In Wrong (Jack Pickford) 5.
In Old Kentucky (Anita Stewart) 7.
A Day's Pleasure (Charlie Chaplin) 2.
The Greatest Question (D. W. Griffith's Prod.). 5.
A Daugther of Two Worlds (Norma Talmadge) 5.
The Inferior Sex (Milfred Harris Chaplin) 5.
The Turning Point (Katherine MacDonald) . .5.
The River's End (Marshall Neilan Prod.) 5.
. . 11/23/19
. . 11/30/19
. . 11/30/19
. . 12/7/19
12/14/19
FOX FILM CORP.
William Farnum Series
The Last of the Duanes 7 10/5/19
Wings of the Morning 6 12/7/19
Heart Strings
The Adventurer
Tom Mix Series
The Feud 5
The Cyclone
The Daredevil 5
Theda Bara Series
La Belle Russe 6 9/21/19
Lure of Ambition 6 11/16/19
Fox Entertainments
The Winning Stroke (George Walsh 5.... •
Eastward Ho (William Russell) 5 11/23/19
Thieves (Gladys Brockwell) 5 11/2/19
The Devil's Riddle (Gladys Brockwell) 5
The Lincoln Highwayman (Wm. Russell) ... .5
The Devil's Riddle ((Gladys Brockwell) 5
The Shark (George Walsh) 5
Shod With Fire (William Russell) 5
Flames of the Flesh (Gladys Brockwell) 5
The Square Shooter (Buck Jones) 5
Tin Pan Alley (Ray & Fair) 5
Her Elephant Man (Shirley Mason) 5....
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5
GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP.
Release Leneth
Date Reels Reviewed
Star Series Productions
Upstairs (Mabel Norman) 5 8/31/19
Heartsease (Tom Moore) 5 9/14/19
The Girl From Outside (Rex Beach) 7 8/24/19
The World and Its Woman (Geraldine Farrar) 7 8/21/19
Lord and Lady Algy (Tom Moore) 8 9/7/19
Strictly Confidential (Madge Kennedy) 5 10/12/19
Bonds of Love (Pauline Frederick) 5
Almost a Hiisband (Will Rogers) 5 10/19/19
Jinx (Mabel Normand) 5 9/28/19
The Gay Lord Quex (Tom Moore) 5
Jubilo (Will Rogers) .....5 12/14/19
The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5
Flames of the Desert (Geraldine Farrar) 7 11/9/19
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5....
Bennlson Star Series
High Pockets 5....
A Misfit Earl 5
HALLMARK PICTURES CORP.
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson)... .5
Wit Wins (Florence Billings) 5
Love, Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes- Ellen Cassldy)
5. . . .
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marsh) . . .6. . . .
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) 5
A Woman's Experience (Mary Boland)
W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
Distributing Through Pathe
Benj. B. Hampton — Great Authors Pictures, Inc.
The Westerners 7 8/10/19
The Sagebrusher 7
Zane Grey Pictures, Inc. — Benj. B. Hampton and Fltinge F. Warner
Desert Gold 7. . . . 11/16/19
The Desert of Wheat 6
J. Parker Read, Jr., Productions
Sahara (Louise Glaum) 7 3/23/19
The Lone Wolf's Doughter (Louise Glaum) 7 12/14/19
Deitrich-Beck, Inc.
The Bandbox (Doris Kenyon) 6 11/30/19
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6
.4rtco Productions
As a Man Thinks (Lea Baird) 5....
The Volcano (Leah Baird) 6
The Capitol (Leah Baird) 6
Cynthia on the Minute (Leah Baird)
Robert Brunton Productions
.\ White Man's Chance (J. Warren Kerrigan).. 5 4/20/19
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 12/14/19
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrigan)5
National — Billie Rhodes Productions
The Blue Bonnet (Billie Rhodes) 6 8/31/19
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazlmova Productions
The Red Lantern 7 5/4/19
The Brat 7.... 9/14/19
Stronger Than Death 6
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Lombard!, Ltd. (Bert Lytell) 6.... 9/28/19
Please Get Married (Viola Dana) 6 11/9/19
Fair and Warmer (May Allison) 6 10/19/19
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6
The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) 6
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
Oct. 5 Impossible Catherine (Virginia Pearson) 5..
Oct. 12 A Damsel in Distress (June Caprice) 5..
Oct. 12 Daddy Number Two (Baby Marie Osborne) . .2. .
Oct. 19 The Moonshine Trail (Sylvia Breamer) 6..
Nov. 2 The Gay Old Dog (John Cumberland) 6..
Nov. 9 A Woman of Pleasure (Blanche Sweet) 7.,
Nov. 16 The Right to Lie (Dolores Cassinelli) 7.
Nov. 23 Miss Gingersnap (Marie Osborne) 6..
Nov. 30 Dawn (Sylvia Breamer) 6.
Dec. 7 Brother." Divided (Frank Keenan) 5..
Dec. 14 The A-B-C of Love (Mae Murray) 6.
Dec. 21 The Prince and Betty (Wm. Desmond) 5.
Jan. 4 My Husbands's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer).. 6..
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressy (Blanche Sweet) 6.
10/19/19
10/26/19
11/9/19
9/14/19
12/7/19
12/7/19
12/14A9
12/14/19
12/14/19
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Release Length
J>ato Keels Keviewed
American Film Co., Inc.
Yvonne From Paris (Mary Miles Minter). . .;. . .H. . . . 7/6/19
The Tiger Lily (Margarita Fisher) .:.... .'...5 7720/19
This Hero Stufe (William Russell) 5.... 7/27/19
Eve in Exile (Charlotte Walker) 7 12A4/19
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter) 6..,. 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Binney) 5.... 12/7/19
Mystery of the Yellow Room (Lorin Raker,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
Elton) 6. . . . 10/26/19
ROBERTSON-COLE
Specials
The Open Door 6 10/19/19
The Broken Butterfly 6 10/26/19
The Beloved Cheater 5 11/16/19
SUPERIOR PICTURES
November Releases
The Illustrious Prince (Sessue Hayakawa) 5.... 11/16/19
A Fugitive from Matrimony (H. B. Warner).. 5 12/7/19
The Blue Band.mna (Wni. Desmond) 5....
December Releases
Seeing It Through (Brentwood Prod.) r>....
Beckoning Roads (Bessie Barriscale) 5....
The Tons Man (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 12/14/19
January Releases
Ihe Third Generation (Brentwood) 5....
The Beggar Prince (Sessue Hayakawa) 5
The Luck of Geraldine Laird (Bessie Barriscale)5. . . .
LEWIS J. SELZNICK ENTERPRISES
SELZNICK PICTURES
Distributed by Select Exchanges.
A Regular Girl (Elsie Janis) 5.... 11/30/19
The Country Cousin (Elaine Hammersteln) . .5 12/14/19
Sealed Hearts (Eugene O'Brien) 5....
The Glorious Lady (Olive Thomas) .5 11/9/19
Piccadily Jim (Owen Moore) 5
Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5....
The Broken Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed by Select Exchanges.
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 6 12/7/19
Faith of the Strong (Mitchell Lewis) 5 9/21/19
A Scream in the Night (Special) 5 10/26/19
Isle of Conquest (Norma Talmadge) 5 11/9/19
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Oct. 20 Broken Blossoms (Griffith) 6 5/18/19
Dec. 2 When the Clouds Roll By (Fairbanks)
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Her Game (Florence Reed) 5....
The Eternal Mother (Florence Reed)
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum)
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Release Length
Date Keels
Reviewed
Jewel Features
Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6 11/16/19
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips) . .8 8/24/19
Blind Ilu.sbands (Eric Stroheim) 7 10/19/19
Universal Features
The AVoman Under Cover (Fritzi Brunette). .5 9/14/19
The Sundown Trail (Alonroe Salisbury) 6....
Common Property (Robt. Anderson-Nell Craig) 6
Loot (Ora Carew) 6
Bonnie, Bonnie Lassie (Marv MacLaren) 6....
The Brute Breaker (Frank Mavo) 6 11/2.V19
The Rider of the Law (Harrv Carey) 6 10/12/19
The Trembling Hour (Helen Eddy) 6 10/19/19
His Divorced Wife (Monroe Salisbury) 5 11/9/19
Under Susnicion (Forrest Stanlev-Ora Carew) 5.... 11/23/19
Lasca (Fdith Roberts-Frank Mayo) r> 11/2.V19
A Gun Fighting Gentleman (Harry Careyl 6 11/30/19
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5 12/7/19
VITAGRAPH
In Honor's Web (Harry Morey) 5.... 11/9/19
A Fighting Colleen (Bessie Love) 5 11/16A9
The Black Gate (Earle Williams) .5
The Combat (Anita Stewart) 5
The Golden Shower (Gladys Leslie) ,5
The Tower of .Jewels (Corinne Griffith) 5
The Darkest Hour (Harry Morey) 5....
Pegeen (Bessie Love) 5
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5....
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) .5
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) 5
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5
Special Productions
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce) fi 11/16/19
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith) 6 11/9/19
The Venge.ince of Durant (Alice Joyce) 6....
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6....
WORLD PICTURES
Oct. 6 The Oakdale Affair (Evelyn Greeley) 5 10/12/19
Oct. 13 Woman of Lies (June Elvidge) 5 11/2/19
Oct. 20 The Black Circle (Creighton Hale) 5 10/19/19
Oct. 27 The Arizona Catclaw (Edythe Sterling) 5
Special When Bearcat Went Dry 5
Nov. 3 Me and Captain Kidd (Evelyn Greeley) 5 11/16/19
Nov. 10 The Poison Pen (June Elvidge) 5 11/30A9
Nov. 17 You Never Know Your Luck (House Peters). 5
Nov. 24 Dad's Girl (Jackie Saunders) 5
DECEMBER SHORT SUBJECT RELEASES
Frohman Amusement Co.
Gemini Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1....
All Wrong Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1....
The Heart of Texas (Texas Guinam) 2
Spirit of Cabin Mine (Texas Guinan) 2
C. I>.
Chester
No Coma in Acoma 1.
The People in White 1.
The Simple Life 1.
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1.
Famous PIayers-L,asky Corp.
A Lady's Tailor (Sennett) 2.
After the Circus (Briggs) 1.
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1.
Some Short Reels
"Why Men Go Wild," Christie starred in the one reeler which is quite funny, but
Women are said to admire men who have the which has a theme that is far from new-. There is
courage to use physical force in subduing them, much an unusual and creditable iinish, showing Vernon and
after the manner employed by their ancesters who Vera Stedman executing a dive followed by a clinch,
resided in caves and ate their meat raw. "Cave Man as a matter of fact, however, the picture would have
StufT" figures very prominent in the story which was ])een quite complete without that bit wliich has been
written bv W. Scott Darling. Bobbv Vernon is added after a similar shot, on land had been taken.
Short Reels
3)
"Keeping Fit," Western Electric
Shows the \an'ous ways in wliich employees of the
company aniusi'd themselves on one of tlieir outings,
and will prove of little interest to any hut those
directly interested in the affairs of the company. Some
of the shots were very good, in fact, the photography
throughout was acceptable, but they can't call this
anything I)Ut advertising stuff and it is not particular-
ly valualjle from that angle either.
"Screen Follies," No. 2 and 3, Capital
Puns and Gags, coupled with cartoons, some well
drawn, and others not so good, make up the new series
of one reelers being turned out by Capital. The re-
marks, are usually clever, although in a few cases
they are rather old. What features the issue, however,
is the fact that the manner in which the reels have
been produced — the way in which they are introduced
and closed, is distinctly novel and the entire offering
unusual. With better judgment used in selecting the
material for the one reelers and some more care exer-
cised generally, these subjects can be put over with
much to spare.
"The Vagabond," Clark-Cornelius
You can't beat the old Chaplins. Most of the folks
have probably seen this before, but they'll laugh at it
again. It shows Charlie displaying the walk that
helped make him famous. The expression that few
comedians have been able to imitate successfully is
also there, and the story is one that in addition to sev-
eral exceptional bits of comedy business, registers
pathos that serves to bring out the humor much more
forcibly, due t othe contrast caused. Combining a good
story, commendable production and Chaplin, this will
again prove a hit.
Pathe Review, No. 31
It opens with a tinted scenic study, after which
comes a portion devoted to the wireless telephone.
Albert P. Cutler, former billiard champion illustrates
various difScult shots, which are then shown as per-
formed at one eighth of the actual speed at which
they are made. That ])art will interest cue enthusiasts,
for the spin put on the balls and the manner in which
the strokes are made, are shown clearly. An animal
portion and scenes at a factory, showing some of the
work on textiles round out the reel.
"Tough Luck," Pathe
Knotted-tailed black cats, broken mirrors, cross-eyed
men, ladders that loom up over him as he passes — in
short, almost all of the things that arc reputed to
exert a malign influence on the person who is con-
fronted with them, stare Snub Pollard in the face in
this one reeler, directed by Fred Newmeyer. A con-
siderable amount of chase stuff, much of it familiar
is included in the offering, which has a poor story
to begin with, if any story at all. It falls short of
the standard set in most of the Pollard releases of this
series.
"Gemini Ambrose," Frohman Amusement Co.
Comedies in which confusion is caused by similarity
of appellations, are not so scarce, but in this one,
the trouble is caused by the fact that two wives, twins,
resemble each other so strongly that they cause a con-
flict between their fond husbands. The leading woman
in the picture plays a dual role and gives a satisfactory
performance. Tom Buckingham turned the crank and
the photography is quite commendable. Elsa Brad-
ford furnished the story for the one reeler which should
fit in on your program in a satisfactory manner.
Reason No. 2
The cast for
"THE SCRE VMING SHADOW"
is practically the same as appeared in "The Trai
of the Octopus." Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber
portraying the leading roles.
Watch for Reason No. 3 Tomorrow
BEN WILSON PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITV CALF.
Released Through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street New York
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Short Reels
"A Story of Zinc," Ford-Goldwyn
Zinc, the manner in which it is mined, smelted and
then put through various other processes until the
desired product is obtained, is dealt with in another
Ford one reeler, which is much like the preceding
industrial productions turned out by that organiza-
tion. To screen properly some of the bits in this
was probably a difficult matter, but the shots within
the mine and other bits have been photographed in
reasonably good fashion.
"Charlie Gets a Job/' Century-Universal
Charlie from the Orient, a Mongolian styled thus,
and featured in this two reeler, gives an exceedingly
clever performance in the leading role and helps
greatly in holding this up. It will probably manage
to hold its own in the smaller houses, for the little
Chinaman certainly does do some very creditable
work. There are a few bits of business that are
funny, and the fellow who plays the chef, does some
good work. Otherwise, there is little to recommend
the production, which Jesse Robbins wrote and di-
rected.
"Innocent Ambrose," Frohman Amusement
Fred Walters penned the story for "Innocent Am-
brose," in which a mix-up is "caused by an eloping
couple speeding away in an automobile and Ambrose
in another machine clutching a store figure, with a
dress for his wife on it. A village 'constabule' chases
the eloping duo, following the instructions of the
girl's mother and mistakes Ambrose for the other
man. Following considerable excitement, all ends
well, as usual and everyone's happy. The photogra-
phy is excellent and the oflfering will do with much
to spare. Mack Swain is starred and as usual, di-
rected.
"In the Soup," Universal
Well written, replete with humerous bits and staged
in a somewhat unusual manner, this one reel comedy
which stars Chris Rubb, will undoubtedly score a hit
on almost any program. It takes Rubb out of his
usual element, placing him in far-ofif Africa, where
he must capture a lion to win the hand of the girl
whom he loves. He plans things so that a colored
friend, dressed up like a lion, will allow himself to
be captured. Unfortunately, the scheme does not
work out, for a genuine lion appears and spoils mat-
ters. Subsequently, Rubb is captured by a band of
savages, and when he wins all of the king's possessions
with a pair of dice, he is sentenced to be boiled. The
lion appears, however, and after some comedy Rubb
captures the animal and impresses the father of the
girl sufficiently to win her hand.
"Dutch Caps and Costumes," Educational
Colored scenics are becoming quite popular and
this one, consisting of shots of scenes in Holland
and some of the populace, has much that will please.
Unfortunately, however, the manner in which it has
been tinted is exceptionally poor at times. The two
closing shots are excellent and help somewhat, as do
some of those showing the canal and wind-mills.
"This Way Out," Model— Bulls-Eye
A dog and youngster make it exceedingly difficult
for Gale Henry, and her husband to secure lodging
in this two reel ofifering which has several funny sit-
uations and which is generally, a very satisfactory
slapstick comedy production. The featured comed-
ienne does some excellent work, and the support is
up to the mark. Most of the scenes are laid in none
too well furnished apartments, and the spectacle, al-
though not particularly refreshing to the eye at all
times, will probably draw forth laughter.
" Bound and Gagged," Pathe
Geoge B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot are hap-
pily united in the tenth and last episode of "Bound
and Gagged," called "Hopely Takes the Liberty."
Roger Hopely, Barlow's valet, is instrumental in
bringing the two together after they have had a
misunderstanding. Like many of the other episodes,
this possesses much light comedy, and while generally
foolish, offers the spectator a novel type of amuse-
ment in serial form. The finish comes rather sud-
denly and furnishes a satisfactory climax to the pro-
duction.
"All Wrong, Ambrose," Frohman Amusement Co.
Not particularly strong in theme is "All Wrong
Ambrose," and the incidents woven about the plot
are not in themselves of sufficient merit to put this
over. Mack Swain is his usual funny self in it and
the supporting cast does some good work, but the
manner in which this has been staged is not up to the
standard set in some of the other Swain vehicles.
Elsa Bradford wrote the story for the one-reel offering
and Tom Buckingham was behind the camera. Swain
directed.
"The Little Green Devil," Universal
Only one unusual feature is to be found in this slap-
stick comedy, built on a common theme with hack-
neyed incidents wrapped around it. There is a Swede
comedian who figures prominently in the offering and
does some good work. Three other principals are in-
cluded in the cast and while their work is not bad, it
is not at all times something about which to enthuse.
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AUTHORIT
Vol. XI. No. 4
Monday, January 5, 1920
Price 5 Crit
Metro Goes to Loew
Richard A. Rowland Will Remain
As President — Many Millions
Involved
Formal announcement of the tak-
ing over of Metro Pictures Corp. by
Loews, Inc. was made early this
morning. Richard A. Rowland will
remain as president of Metro.
Details of the transaction which
involves many millions will appear
in to-morrow's issue of WID'S
DAILY.
Curwood and Hartfond Expected
James Oliver Curwood, the auth-
or and David M. Hartford, in charge
of production for the Curwood
stories arc expected in town to-day
for a conference with First Na-
tional and Ernie Shipman regard-
ing "The Yellow Back" and other
Curwood stories.
Serial Episodes Arrive
Prints of the first three episodes
of the second Ben Wilson serial,
"The Screaming Shadow" have ar-
rived from the Coast. The three epi-
sodes are titled, "The Scream in the
Dark," "The Virgin of Death," and
"the Fang of the Beast."
Slide Advertising
Awakes Interest from Exhibitor —
Wants to Know Distributor's
Statement.
A prominent exhibitor of the Mid-
dle West has sent out a letter which
has been given rather wide distribu-
tion regarding the use of the screen
for advertising, saying in part:
"I note that the Paraniount-Artcraft
has gone into tlie advertising game very
strongly. A few days ago, I saw a slide
advertising Billie Burke in "The Mis-
leading Widow" and across the bottom
of the slide was the announcenient "She
Uses George Washington Coffee," They
are charging exhibitors 10c each for these
slides.
"I am also informed that the Kuppen-
heimer clothing people are paying the
Paramonnt a large sum in connection
with some picture in which there is a
scene showing a boy reading the Sat-
urday Evening Post ana lie turns to the
page of the Kuppenheimer ad. The Stutz
car people, they telf nie, are also pay-
ing the Paramount people real money
for using Stutz cars in their films.
"I understand that they have opened
a department to solicit this type of
advertising, and I think if this were
brought to the notice of the exhibitors
through the trade papers in the proper
way, it would mean a lot for producers
who are not taking this kind of adver-
tising
"What do you think about it?
When the attention of John C.
Flinn of Famous Players was di-
rected to the communication he said:
"It is a fact that the George Wash-
{Continued on Page 2)
Caught with "the goods" and Cupid is the stern Judge — Norma Tal-
madge in her initial First National picture, "A Daughter of Two Worlds."
— Advt.
New Stock Offering
The United States Photoplay
Corp., producers of "Determination,"
"The Soul of Man," "The Home of
Man" and "Deception," have closed
a contract with A. J. Peyton & Co.,
a New York brokerage firm to un-
derwrite the entire $1,000,000 stock
issue of the corporation.
The producing company is the
present lessee of the E. K. Lincoln
studio, Grantwood, N. J., for a term
of two years.
The Peyton company assumes the
p --e General Fiscal Agency of the
V Phbtoplay Corp.'s stock by
writing it. Mr. Dorn, manager
brokerage house stated on
:: ly that $500,000 of the issue
V. offered to the public. As
ye nplete plans have not been
made ir its disposal, but Dorn
stated ti at the stock will either go
on the Curb market or the Con-
solidated Stock Exchange.
Still Another Studio
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del.— The McKinley Stu-
dios, Inc., with a capital of $300,000
have been chartered here. Harry S.
Hecheimer of New York City is
mentioned as one of the incorpora-
tors.
Harry S. Hecheinier stated on
Saturday that he had been retained
as attorney by a company known as
Fridgen, Bauer and Wallis of 20
Wall St. He stated that the firm
was a brokerage house but it was im-
possible to secure any telephone
number for them at the address
given.
Hecheimer stated that the com-
pany plans to build a studio in New
York City which will be run on a
co-operative basis for independent
producers. There has been nothing
definite done regarding the location
of the proposed plant.
Loew in Chicago
To Build in Conjunction with Jonef
Linick and Schaefer — Combina-
tion Hotel and Theater
(Special to WIDS DAILY)
Chicago — Marcus Loew, in assc
ciation with Jones, Linick an
Schaefer will build a 3,500 scat thi
ater and a 3,000 room hotel in th
"loop" district here.
Although the project is admitte
by Jones, Linick and Schaefer th
exact location of the theater site hi
not been revealed. The theater,
is planned, will have four entrance
Incidentally, Loew and Jones, IJ.
ick and Schaefer are tied up by <. .
tue of the fact that the latter
interested in the Southern Loc
Time, catering to 18 theaters sea
tered through the middle west
south.
]
Marcus Loew admitted on Sat
day that he has plans under wa
for a joint venture in Chicago --v
(Continued on Page 2)
IdLlUll 11 U.
vas deci<f
tivities d|.
Frohman Votes Stock Increase
At a special meeting of the stoc
holders of the Frohman Amuseme
Corp., it was voted to increase tl
capital stock of the corporation fro.
$500,000 to $1,600,000.
At the same time it wj
to increase production activit
ing 1920. At least four big spec4',
will be turned out.
Brillant With International
Arthur M. Brillant left Fame
Players-Lasky Saturday and joi
International to-day. Brillant
handle publicity with Harry I. Di
At Famous he was in charge of s
vertising "tie-ups" and travelled t
road on special business for Ado;
Zukor.
Roth Returns to America
1
Harry Roth, secretarj- and trei
urer of the Forward Film Distrb
tors. Inc., has just returned fro
an extensive trip through Euro-
where he consummated several co
tracts for representation in tl
country of foreign distributors.
Denny Going to South Africa
Orrin Denny, a cameraman wi
Universal for several years leav
on Friday for South Africa to i
place Pliny Home as photograpji_
with the Universal Smithsonian
pedition. Home is returning
America.
Monday, January 5, 1920
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Quotations
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Bickel Back With 1st Natl.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Leroy Bickel, who a
lort time ago planned an exhibitors'
i-operative movement for this ter-
tory has gone back to First Na-
)nal.
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Loew ie Chicago
(Cuntinued from Page 1)
Jones, Linick and Schaefer. He
stated that members of that firm will
be in New York this week to con-
fer with him on the project.
Loew Dividend
A dividend of 50 cents a share
on the capital stock of Loew's, Inc.
has been declared by the directors
of the corporation. The dividend
will be payable on Feb. 1 to stock-
holders of record, Jan. 17.
New Loew Subsidiary
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — Marcus Loew,
David Bernstein and Nicholas M.
Schenck of New York City are the
principal stockholders of the Eighty-
Third Street Theater Corp., which
has been granted a charter by the
Secretary of State. The corpora-
tion is capitalized at $25,000 and will
manufacture, deal in and exhibit mo-
tion picture films, also maintain the-
aters. The attorney for the corpor-
ation is Elek J. Ludvigh, New York.
Loews will build a theater at 83rd
St. and Broadway as announced a
short time ago.
New Realart Exchange
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Calif. — Realart Pic-
tures, through its local branch man-
ager Oren Freeland Woody, has
just signed a ten year lease on the
property at 812 So. Olive St., for
the erection of an exchange building
to cost approximately $100,000. A
large frame structure was recently
removed to permit of construction
work on the building. It is claimed
that one of the most modern
equipped exchange buildings ever
constructed will be built for Real-
art's reception. It is anticipated that
the building will be ready for occu-
pancy March 1. The quarters will
be jointly occupied by Pathe.
Smith With Chamberlain Brown
Jess Smith, is now manager of the
picture department of Chamberlain
Brown, Inc. Edith Rose is his as-
sistant.
Hammett With Selznick
Melville Hamniett is now assistant
to John Lynch, editor- of the Selz-
nick scenario department.
Charles Belmont Davis is also
a member of the staff.
Plan Small Chain for Toledo
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Toledo, O. — A newly formed com-
pany known as the Community
Amusement Co., capitalized at $200,.
000 will build a chain of neighbor-
hood theaters in Toledo. It is
planned at this time to build and
operate eight.
The first of the string will be at
Broadway and Knower Sts. It will
seat 1,200 people as will the others.
Chadwick's Paper, the Journal
(Bij Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — The Film Bulletin Corp.,
is the name of a $10,000 corporation
formed here by I. E., E. K. Chad-
wick and F. J. Willis, of New York
City.
New Firm Builds Studio
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Riverside, Cal. — Edwin Frazee is
president and supervising director of
Frazee Film Prod., which has erected
a studio on New Magnolia Ave.
The above company will be the
publishers of the Motion Picture
Journal, which is the name of the
publication Chadwick will sponsor.
The paper will cater to New York
and New Jersey exhibitors. Tom
Hamlin will be editor and first issue
will be off the press Jan. 17.
Talbot Buys Majestic, Tulsa
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Tulsa, Okla.—Ralph Talbot has
purchased the Majestic here from
Dr. C. M. McCarthy.
Glenn Condon at the same time
resigned from the Majestic manage-
ment and joined the forces of T. E.
Larson who maintains a state right
exchange here.
Incidentally, Larson who already
has offices in Tulsa, Minneapolis and
Seattle will shortly invade the Tex-
as territory. He has been in Dal-
las with the purpose of opening a
branch there.
INSURANCE
IS YOUR
PROTECTION
THE NEWSPAPERS SAY:
Pay-roll Robberies Heaviest
in History.
The National Surety Com-
pany reports that in the past
sixty days there have been
more payrool hold-ups than
in any previous similar per-
iod in the history of burglary
insurance.
Peuben CXmuels
B /neumnce
l> Phone .Jo/in
Slide Advertising
(Continued from Page 1 )
ington Coffee Co. used some slidej
but we never had anything to
with them. They were used in con-
nection with the Billie Burke fea-
ture, and were distributed by the
coffee company to jobbers, grocers,
and perhaps to theaters. I think,
however, the grocers handled the
slides. Certain it is that we neither
distributed them nor charged for
them. We inaugurated a double
window display for grocers for the
picture, and 50,000 were used for the
benefit of the picture. Many gro-
cers further co-operated with the
theaters by buying tickets for the
various theaters which showed the
feature.
"There is nothing to the Kuppen-
heimer or Stutz matter mentioned.
"It is true that we have an in-
dustrial department that is making
productions for manufacturers. One
of these, for the Goodrich tire
people, will be shown during the
Automobile Show. But there is no
connection between the industr'ial
department and our features. Not
the slightest."
Three B'way Showings for Arbuckle
H. H. Buxbaum, manager of the
local Famous Players exchange has
closed for "The Garage," the next
Fatty Arbuckle comedy for a day
and date showing, beginning Jan.
11 at the Broadway, Capitol and Ri-
voli. He has also signed a con-
tract for a simultaneous showing of
all the Arbuckle and Sennett com-
edies at the Capitol and Rivoli.
"Male and Female" is said to have
been responsible for the heaviest
bookings ever recorded through the
New York exchange. It will play ;
Moss' Hamilton and Jefferson, over
U. B. O. time. Proctor's and Loew's. \
The latter has also booked "Every-
woman" with a possible extension
to some of the other circuits. The
run for the DeMille film starts Jan.
12.
Every film is not a money
getter, but any film can be
made a box-office success
through the use of RIT-
CHEY posters.
HITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
406 W. 31>t St..N.Y., PhoDc Cbebe* 8388
<BpriLi ;:riv ..■'ill
Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiv knoiu how you cleaned
up.
Progress Advance, the Famous
layers house organ calls attention
I the tour of Maurice Maeterlinck
; connection with the company's
-eduction of "The Bluebird."
It is suggested that exhibitors
3ok the film at the time Maeter-
tick plays in the showman's city,
is itinerary is as follows:
January 7, New York, Carnegie
all; 8, Brooklyn, N. Y., Academy
■ Music; 9, Montclair, N. J., High
:hool; 11, Washington, D. C, Shu-
;rt Belasco; 12, Philadelphia, Pa.,
cademy of Music; 13, New York
ty, private; 14, Boston, Mass., Sym-
lony Hall; 16, New York City,
eague for Political Education; 19,
Worcester, Mass., optional; 22, Mon-
eal. Monument National; 24, Tor-
ito, Massey Hall; 25, Buffalo, Ma-
stic; Theater; 27, Pittsburg, Syria
Bosque; 30, Cleveland, hall not se-
cted. February 1, Detroit, Orches-
a Hall; 2, Toledo, Women's Build-
g Auditorium; 4, Dayton, hall not
Iccted; 6, Chicago, Orchestra Hall;
Indianapolis, Murat Theater; 9,
incinnati, Emery Auditorium; 10,
vansville, Ind.. Central High
:hool; 12, St. Louis, Odeon; 14,
ashville, not definite; 18, Milwau-
;e, not definite. March 1, Los An-
:les, Trinity Auditorium; 3, Pasa-
;na, High School; 8, San Francisco,
:ottish Rite Auditorium; 12, San
rancisco, Scottish Rite Auditorium;
', Portland, Ore., City Auditorium;
), Seattle, hall not selected; 22,
lit Lake City, hall not selected; 26,
maha, Brandeis Theater; 27, Lin-
)ln. Neb., hall not selected.
Denver, Col. — A. G. Talbot, man-
ner of the America, used some clev-
exploitation schemes to put over
ree Realart pictures, each of which
n for a week at his house. He
:d up "Soldiers of Fortune" with
e Red Cross drive current at the
ne, giving a charity performance,
id profiting by this advertising,
fecial newspaper lay-outs, and a
isely selected lobby display made
^nne of Green Gables" pay, and the
iccess of these two productions was
llowed by a successful run of Con-
ance Binney in "Erstwhile Susan."
Cleveland, O. — I. Kuhn, manager
' the Stillman and Liberty, Loew
juses, put over "Anne of Green
ables," by using a novel set of ad-
;rtisements. Since much of the ac-
Dn takes place in a schoolroom,
uhn had ads consist of slates and
her adjuncts of the classroom, with
e announcements lettered accord-
gly. In addition, an inexpensive
)okmark was turned out and offered
Christmas shoppers. The unusual
ethod of exploiting the picture re-
Ited in capacity business.
Coast Brevities
{Special to JVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — A. MacArthur, Jr., of
the Moving Picture World, is here
for a two months' visit.
Sam Wood is directing Wallace
Reid for Paramount-Artcraft. They
will picturize a series of Byron Mor-
gan stories entitled "The Bear Trap."
This picture will be a sequel to "The
Roaring Road."
A motley collection of hoboes was
gathered from the streets of Los
Angeles to represent the bread-line
scene which will appear in Madge
Kennedy's forthcoming "Two Cents
Worth of Humaneness."
With the warm sand of Venice
taking the place of a carpet of snow,
and with Santa Claus dispensing
presents in a bathing suit, the entire
Christie comedy studio celebrated
an old-fashioned Christmas in ad-
vance, on the beach the afternoon
before Christmas.
The Maurice Tourneur Prod., Inc.,
are moving offices and production
companies to an immense stage and
private offices at Universal City.
This step was found necessary when
Tourneur decided to produce two or
three pictures at the same time. De-
tails are not forthcoming as yet who
his co-directors will be or whom he
will engage to play the leads in
his different pictures.
GAUSMAN.
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LOUIS MEYER
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Drastic Taxes in Savannah
{Special to VVID'S DAILY)
Savannah, Ga. — The City Council
has adopted a stringent scale of taxei»
to be imposed on theaters.
Picture theaters will have to pay
$500 a year, operators, $5; supply
houses, $50, and schools, $50.
The ordinance includes a number
of amusements other than pictures.
Brunton May Build Theater
{"Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported that
Robert Brunton will erect a theater
here. The project will involve about
$500,000.
Wyndham Standing and Agnes
Ayres will appear in support of Hope
Hampton in "A Modern Salome"
now in production.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
Wt AKL supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
"UK financial strength en-
ables us to supply any num-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohill, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
Telephones
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The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
THE ACME
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projector
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The Studio, The Cutting
Room, The Editor, Home,
School or Church.
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729 7th Ave. New York
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THE HAL BENEDICT STUDIOS
College Point, Long Island
Monday, January 5, 1920
DAiaJV^
Famous Interested
Seeking Information from Exhibitors
as to How They View Showing
Industrials
It is understood Famous Players
is conducting a nationwide investi-
gation for the purpose of ascertain-
ing how exhibitors feel towards
showing industrials. While the in-
vestigation is far from complete it
is further understood that so far the
results show that many exhibitors
still have antipathy toward sho\v-
ing industrials because of what their
patrons may object to.
The M. P. E. of America recently
announced a dea(l with Universal
whereby exhibitors were to receive
payment for showing industrials.
Godal, ProdMcer of "12:10"
Edward Godal is being congratu-
ated on "12:10," the Herbert Brenon
production, starring Marie Doro.
Sodal's company is the British and
Colonial of London.
Another Play for Famous
By virtue of their deal with George
iroadhurst, Famous Players-Lasky
icquire screen rights to "The Won-
lerful Thing" which was placed in
ehearsal last week.
Transatlantic Goes South
The comedy troupe making com-
idies for Transatlantic is now on
he way to Raleigh, N. C. to shoot
xteriors for the comedies.
Films and Religious Services
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Can. — Rev. George Sal-
on, Methodist pastor, is screening a
.ve reel feature each Sunday after-
.oon and night, in connection vvith
religious service in the Dominion
heater.
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The Loew Circuit has just bookec
the Universal comedy "A Baby Dol
Bandit" featuring the jungle queej
Mrs. Joe Martin.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3607 Bryant
CHRISTIE SPECIAL COMEDIES
The new Christie comedy for January "Save Me,"
into polite society. The scene shows Eddie Barry,
Fay Lamport.
brings
Helen
a cannibal
Darling and
"Miracle Man" Business
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Can. — Famous has
closed contracts for $400,000 on "The
Miracle Man" in Canada, and it is
likely that the figures can still be
boosted.
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Anymore.
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TERS EVEN THOSE THAT USE ROLLS— AND LOTS OF
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Reasons
why you should book,
'The
Screaming
Shadow*
REASON No. 3
J. Grubb Alexander who
wrote "The Trail of the Octo-
pus" with Harvey Gates, the
author of many photoplay suc-
cesses, is writing "The Scream-
ing Shadow." Watch for Reason
No. 4 to-morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W, 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights controlled by Apollo Trading Corp., 220W. 4gth St.
of FILHDOM
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Vol. XI, No] 5
Tuesday, January 6, 1920
Price 5 Ccnti
Exhibitors Betrayed
Clark of First Nat'l Claims Produc-
ers Force Films Containing Ad-
vertising on Them
"American exhibitors have been
deliberately betrayed by certain pro-
ducers and distributors at a profit
to the latter, for their unscrupulous
l^reaches of faith and confidence,
amounting to hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars from the sale of 'con-
venient' advertising possibilties in
strictly entertainment film to na-
tional advertisers, and for which ex-
hibitors have been charged high ren-
tals. This practice has grown to
imazing proportions. It has become
a stealthy, secret method of 'play-
ing both ends against the middle,'
a violation of all ethics, written or
unwritten, which govern relations
between manufacturers and consum-
ers, and a dangerous form of cap-
italizing exhibitor confidence with-
3ut regard for the exhibitor's moral
rights."
This is the keynote of a statement
luthorized this week by R. H. Clark,
general manager of the New York
Exchange for First National Exhibi-
tors' Circuit, and a member of the
Board of Directors for the national
organization, in which he attacks
the injection of "convenient" adver-
tising into productions sold to ex-
hibitors by producers and distrib-
utors as being exclusively entertain-
Tient film, and for which exhibitors
Day the usual service rentals. The
"acts which he outlines, and the al-
egations he makes are the results
Df information which he declares has
Deen imparted to him 1)y exhibitors
{Continued on Page 2)
M. P. E. A. To Meet
There will be a meeting of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors of Amer-
ca, Inc. at the Hotel Astor on Fri-
iay. Reservation for a room on the
eighth floor have been made.
The little slum girl is introduced into New York's exclusive social set
— Norma Talmadge in "A Daughter of Two Worlds," her initial First
National picture. — Advt.
Mabel Normand En Route West
Mabel Normand left for California
:he end of last week. Upon her
irrival there, she will start work on
•The Girl With the Jazz Heart."
Tearle With Selznick
It is expected that announcement
will be made shortly of the placing
sf Godfrey Tearle, half brother to
Conway and late star of "Carnival"
.nider contract with Selznick for a
series of pictures.
R. G. Gets Hall Films
Latter Will Give Up Its Exchanges
Is Report — Question About
Chaplins.
It is reported that Robertson Cole
will hereafter control the physical
distribution of the Hallmark product
and that the chain of Hallmark ex-
changes will cease to exist.
The sales force of the latter, ac-
cording to report will continue to
operate but will concentrate its en-
ergy upon the sales end of the Hall-
mark product.
The Clark Cornelius Chaplins are
being handled by Hallmark. There
was some question yesterday as to
whether future distribution of these
re-issues would be through the Rob-
ertson Cole exchanges. It is un-
derstood that Clark Cornelius arc
looking for a new distributing con-
nection.
Woods Annexes Bara
Erstwhile Film Star Turns to Le-
gitimate Stag* — Picture Plans
Undecided
.'\l H. Woods has signed Theda
Bara, to appear in a play called "The
Lost Soul" a melodrama written bv
George V. Hobart and John Willari.
Miss Bara has not been appearing
in films lately. An effort made yes-
terday to ascertain just what she
will do in pictures met with the state-
ment "there is nothing to say at
this time."
However, it is interesting to note
that there have been frequent reports
lately that Woods was about to form
his own film producing company.
He is also affiliated with Goldwyn.
Manrdlebaum and Lusk Here
E. Mandlebaum, First National
franchise holder in Ohio and Walter
E. Lusk, general manager of the
exchange in Cleveland are in New
York on a business trip.
Loew — Metro
Considerable Gossip as to What Ef.
feet Change of Control Willi
Have
There was considerable gossip ir
film circles yesterday when the offi
cial announcement appeared o
Loew, Inc. securing control of Met
ro Pictures Corp.
According to the official state
ment issued by Metro there will b'
a close working arrangement be
tween Loew, Inc., and Metro, ani
the Metro Board of Directors wii
be reorganized with several direc
tors of Loew, Inc., appearing on th
Metro board. i
But some in the trade believe thi
other important changes will tal
place within the early future. Sonl
believe that Richard A. Rowlan
will leave the helm to others. Thl
is denied by Rowland's friendj
There is also talk of an importat
change in the production end i
Metro. Maxwell Karger is at prej
ent director-general. Recently rt
{Continued on Page 2) <
Nate Ascher Here
Nate Ascher of Ascher Bros., Ch
cago and a vice president of N;
tional Picture Theaters of Ameri«
is in town.
Cassinelli with Schomer-Ross
Dolores Cassinelli will make of
picture for Schomer-Ross Pro«
Inc., while preparations for her ne:
Capellani productino are complete
The Schomer-Ross film wj
started yesterday a tthe Victor st
dios on 43rd St.
MacLaren Through With "U"
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mary MacLarc'
has completed her Universal co
tract
was a report current th
re-sign with Laemmli;
OTj, atiun but that it is said ■}
be untrue. ;l
Universal stated yesterday Ml
MacLaren had finished her contra
with them.
More Vice-Presidents for Natior
The following have been announc
as vice-presidents of Nat'l Pictu
Theaters:
Charles Olson, Indianapolis; He
tor M. E. Pasmezoglu, St. Louis; I
Libson, Cincinnati; John Harij
Pittsburgh; and Jake Wells, Ri<
mond. Other previously named J
Harry Crandall, Washington ai
Nate Ascher, Chicago.
Tuesday, January 6, 1920
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and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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Chicago representatives — Willis, Eckels
md Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
,'amous Players - 93 95 93
joldwyn 30 32 31
Lpew's, Inc 31^ 33 31 f^
Triangle Film — — H,
Jnited Pict. Prod. 15^ 16 153^^
A^orld Film — — 54
Seek Injunction
^at'l Pictures Would Restrain Ex-
hibition of "Blindness of Youth"
National Picture Theaters — the
selznick exhibitor movement — is
eeking to enjoin the Foundation
"ilm Corp. from further exhibiting
The Blindness of Youth."
National claims infringement of
he copyright of the name "Blind
('outh," a picture now in production
n California.
House, Grossman and Vorhaus, at-
orney for Foundation Film will
eek to prove that National has no
ight to attempt restraint of a pro-
uction now in circulation when the
ormer has no picture as yet com-
'leted.
The hearing has been set for Fri-
ay in the Federal Court.
Hirsch Buys Argus Feature
Nathan Hirsch of Aywon has pur-
hased Greater New York rights
0 "The House Without Children,"
n Argus feature, handled through
lie Film market.
Ince Appearing as Lincoln
Ralph Ince is at present directing
nd appearing as Abraham Lincoln
1 a production now under way at
le Selznick Fort Lee studio.
Ince played the character in the
Id days when he was with Vita-
raph in Brooklyn.
His first special "The Law Bring-
rs" will be released on the Selz-
ick program March 1.
Wapaco, Wash. — Oscar Peterson,
ilmpire, will build new house next
pring to seat 400.
Loew — Metro
(Continued from Pof/e 1)
ports from the Coast indicated that
Karger intended to come East and
produce under the name of Max-
well Karger Prod. Karger brand-
ed this report as "premature."
One of Loew's closest associates
in business is Joe Schenck, and it
is said that Schenck may have an im-
portant post with regard to the pro-
duction end of the deal. Schenck
is in charge of both the Norma Tal-
madge and Constance Talmadge
Prod., which are releasing through
First National.
Just how many millions passed on
the deal no one will say. Reports
vary the figure from three upwards.
Rowland and his associates evidently
felt very good over the deal. Row-
land gave a champagne lunch at
the Claridge last Saturday, but said
it was "just some wine lefft over
from New Year's."
In the official statement issued by
Metro it was pointed out that "the
merger will mean the closest sort of
co-operation between Loew and
Metro, with the Loew houses fur-
nishing a certain and permanent mar-
ket for the Metro product, and Met-
ro providing a permanent source of
material."
Loew at present is probably the
largest individual exhibitor in this
country. There are 119 houses
owned and operated by Loew, Inc.,
39 building and between 30 and 40
more whose policy and booking are
controlled by the same corporation.
Many of these are first runs. Next
week the buildings on the north-
east corner of Broadway and 4Sth
Streets will be demolished to make
room for his "State" theater. His
lease on the New York theater and
roof still has some time to run. His
houses extend throughout the entire
country, and there is no secret that
he is after more houses, and intends
to secure a considerable number,
200 in the total, at least. Two
months ago he closed a most import-
ant deal with Ackerman & Harris.
Because of the marriage of Loew's
son to the daughter of Adolph Zuk-
or, there has been much gossip over
either a working alliance or an "ar-
rangement" between the Loew or-
ganization and Famous Players. But
Marcus Loew has insistently and
emphatically denied that there is
any working connection between his
organization and Famous Players.
McCutcheon Story for Warwick
Famous Players have purchased
"The City of Masks" by George
Barr McCutcheon for Robert War-
wick.
The Zukor-Loew Wedding
The wedding of Miss Mildred Zuk-
ox, daughter of Adolph Zukor of
Famous Players to Arthur Loew, son
of Marcus Loew, will take place to-
day at the Ritz.
Many prominent film folk from
New York and out of town will at-
tend the nuptials. It is understood
that the gifts to the young couple
include a tremendous collection of
silver and cut glass.
Exhibitors Betrayed
(Continued from Page 1)
in his particular territory, and which
has been submitted to the home of-
fice of First National by theater
owners in practically all sections of
the country.
"It is a miserable, petty trespass on
conditions which compel the majority of
oxhibitors to book productions withou'
screen examination," he continues. "Cash-
ing in without regard for obligation
seems to be the actuating impulse.
These same producers and distributors
bellow niighitly in the columns t)f the
trade journals whenever a group of ex-
hibitors in any territory proposes to meet
;:n issue by joint action. In the same
stenographer note books that contain
the plaints against exhibitors you'll find
letters to national advertisers," soliciting
money in exchange for 'convenient' ad
values in pictures they release to exhibi-
tors on regular service contracts.
"It is time that a few more organiza-
tions like the Miami Valley Exhibitors'
League and the Motion Picture Exhibi-
tors' League for New York State took
steps to prevent a continuation of the
practice. There may be exhibitors who
do not care, but they are very few. In
this territory I know of more than a
score of instances where exhibitors have
complained to exchanges, after showing
entertainment films booked at high rent-
als, abo\it the flagrant advertising at-
tempts in various scenes. Invariably,
they tell me, they have been laughed at,
in an obviously 'if you don't like go to'
manner.
"Would George Horace Lorimer, as edi-
tor of the Saturday Evening Post, per-
mit any author who produces a short
story or serial for him, to specifically
mention Stntz cars because the her.ime
had to drive an automobile? Would he
tolerate I lie publication of an illustration
in which the hero stages a fight before
a twenty-four sheet stand covered with
a poster advertising George Washington
Coffee'/ Would Mr. H. O. Davis, erst-
while executive and producer in the mo-
tion picture biisiness, permit, in his pres-
ent cai)acity as editor of The Ladies'
Home .lournal, the use of a line ben.'r.ih
tiie n:inie of a prominent author, to ilie
effect that the author used Pompeian
Massage Cream?
"There are at least tvi'o concerns in
the industry that should be taken se-
verely to task by exhibitors for the ad-
vertising tricks they have deliberately
slipped over in special feature produc-
tions. One of them is yelling, now, at
what it charges is an unfair exhibitor
practice and a studied discrimination
against its productions. I have before
me a rejiort by an exhibitor organiza-
tion in which it specifically charges this
concern M'ith the very practices I have
citeil. The report continues: 'They are
now crying and begging you to run their
films, and offer them to you free.' This,
the report states, is the result of co-
operative exhibitor organization.
"An exhibitor told me, yesterday, that
twice within a week he has shown pic-
tures featuring well-known stars, and
released as special production.^!, which
contained convenient advertising by big
concerns. Another theater owner showed
Mie a slide, sent him by an exchange as
part of the advance work on a speci.il
lie h.'id booked with a popular star. At
the bottom of the slide, so arranged that
it could not be cut oif, was a line stat-
ing that the star used a certain brand
of coffee, which is regularly advertised
in the national magazines.
"Never! It is more than that. It is
another phase of the 'to-hell-with-the-
pul lie' attitude of men who seek au-
t'lority, jurisdiction and confidence for
the s;ke of exploiting it by means 'hat
are verse than tuiethical. And exhibi-
tors are confidentl.v expected to accept
the bludgeon without a murmur. It
would behoove the trade papers to in-
strc.ct their reviewers to watch everv
production they see for purposes of criti-
cism, and to state, in their reviews,
whether or not the pictures contain any
forn of nnf;ni- advertising. Tli.s, ai
least, would serve to warn exhibitors in
advance, and it would put an effectual
check on the practice. There are a num-
ber of exhibitors in New York State
who would subscribe to any medium
which would tell them, honestly, whether
variotis releases classified as entertain-
ment had been sold out to advertisers.'' .
22 Foreign Offices
To Be Opened by Select in England
and Continental Europe
Select will open 22 branch offices
in Engl and and Continental Eur-
I ope. The countries which will have
branches are England, France, Hol-
land, Belgium, Spain, Italy and
Switzerland.
The South African Film Trust will
handle the Selznick output in South
Africa.
Burlingham Back-Going to Far East
Frederick Burlingham returned to
New York yesterday from Florida
and the South where, among other
scenes, he picturized the Suwanee
River, for the first time in film his-
tory. He leaves Thursday for Cin-
cinnati to see his folks, after which
he departs for Borneo, Java, Siam
and the Far East and will not be
back in this country until some time
next summer. He says he caught
some splendid and unusual shots in
the South.
Osso Returns
Adolph Osso is back in his office.
He was in France for several
months.
Moore Going to California
Owen Moore will produce his next
Selznick picture in California. This
will mark the third producing unit
for Selznick on the west coast.
Frankel Buys Out Stem
Columbus, O. — Max Stern has sold
his Majestic theater to I. Frankel
of Cincinnati. The theater passed
into the latter's hands on Sunday.
Frankel owns a string of theaters
in Cincinnati, among them being the
Alhambra, the Lubin and the Hip-
podrome.
Children's Theater Closes
Hugo Riesenfeld's Children's thea-
ter at the 63rd Music Hall closed
Sunday night.
Dr. Rieaenfeld says he enjoyed
himself in the operation of the thea-
ter more than he has in years and
found a real delight in making some
of the citj^'s kiddies happy.
Put a RITCHEY poster
among other posters and
it will loom up like an ele-
phant in a herd of field
mice
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On Broadway
Rivoli — Norma Talmadge, "She
Loves and She Lies."
Rivoli Pictorial.
Christie comedy, "Go West,
Young Woman."
Strand — Norma Talmadge, "A
Daughter of Two Worlds."
Strand Topical Reivew.
Lloyd comedy, "From Hand to
Mouth."
"The Sinkings of the U-35."
Rialto— Douglas Fairbanks, "When
the Clouds Roll By."
Rialto Magazine.
Lloyd Comedy, "From Hand to
Mouth."
Cfepitol — Alice Lake^ /"Should a
Woman Tell?"
Capitol News.
Prizma Colorland Review.
Hy Mayer Cartoon.
Loew's New York — Today: Robert
Warwick, "An Adventure in Hearts."
Wednesday: Tom Moore in "To-
by's Bow."
Thursday: William Russell "The
Lincoln Highwayman."
Friday: Albert Ray-Elinor Fair,
."Tin Pan Alley."
Friday: H. B. Warner, "Haunt-
ing Shadows."
Saturday: Elaine Hammerstein,
■"Greater Than Fame."
Sunday: Cecil DeMille's "Male
I and Female."
I Brooklyn Strand— D. W. Griffith's,
■"The Greatest Question."
Melford Starts "Round-Up"
George Melford has started work
on "The Round Up" with Fatty Ar-
buckle.
Strand — Zane Grey's, "Desert
Gold."
Rialto— Robert Warwick, "The
Tree of Knowledge."
Rivoli— Enid Bennett, "The Wom-
an in the Suitcase."
Brooklyn Strand — Norma Tal-
madge, "A Daughter of Two
Worlds."
Capitol — Nazimova, "Stronger
Than Death."
I New Rivoli Record
The latest Rivoli record goes to
-Douglas Fairbanks and "When the
Clouds Roll By." Not only were
the Sunday and holiday records
smashed but every week-day of last
. week's run was a record, except
Friday.
Cummings Open Theater
Joseph P. Cummings has opened
his Times theater at 157th St. and
Courtlandt Ave., the Bronx.
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Hodkinson Film at Strand
The Strand feature for next week
will be Zane Grey's "Desert Gold"
a Hodkinson release.
This booking is of special interest
in view of the fact that the film has
had a considerable number of first
runs and has played every territory
in the country with the exception of
New York.
Opportunity Waiting in France
There are great opportunities
waiting in France for modern thea-
ters, according to Joseph P. Lamy
who has just received advices to
that effect from his agent abroad.
The large cities, especially need
the big theaters, says Lamy who is
in a position to get American thea-
ter men in touch with French inter-
ests.
Pathe Rooster on Broadway
The electric sign atop the Green-
wich Bank building at 45th St. and
Broadway representing the Pathe
rooster is now in operation. Harold
Lloyd comedies are now being ad-
vertised but a change will be made
monthly.
Mildred Chaplin Film Delayed
Los Angeles — Mildred Harris
Chaplin's first production for First
National will be "Polly of the Storm
Country," and not "The Inferior
Sex" as has been widely advertised.
The switch is because of the fact
that a storm washed away the walls
of the cutting room which contained
the negative of "The Inferior Sex"
and badly damaged about fifty per
cent, of the print.
"Polly" was directed by Art Ros-
son.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in facsimile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
: Book the V
GIRLWHOMADE
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Larger Quarters for Pathe in Boston
Boston — Pathe has leased the
three story building in Stanhope St.
to accomodate increased business.
A. M. Holah is the manager.
Lehrman At Work on New Film
Culver City, Calif — Henry Lehr-
man has started working on his
third feature comedy production for
the First National.
Capitol to Show Safety Film
On Saturday morning, "Care-
less America," a production turned
out by Universal's educational and
industrial department, will be shown
at a rally at the Capitol. The pur-
pose is to educate the children as to
the danger of deaths from passing
automobiles.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
Brooklyn Theaters Change Handi
The Adclphia and Concord thea-
ters have been sold to M. N. Chryst*
mos who owns the Alpha. It is un-
derstood that a deal for the pur-
chase of the Norwood is now pend
ing.
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
"Eyes of the Soul"
starring Elsie Ferguson
"Sinners"
starring Alice Brady
"Cup of Fury"
written by Rupert Hughes
"The Great Shadow"
starring Tyrone Power
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BEN WILSON
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Where are the independent oil refineries of 20 years ago?
Wall Street gobbled them.
Where are the independent meat packers of twenty years ago?
Wall Street gobbled them.
Where are the independent ore smelters of twenty years ago?
Wall Street gobbled them.
—and just as sure as God made little apples Wall Street
will gobble the picture business if we don't watch out.
Wall Street is reaching for them now.
Exhibitors who fortify themselves with a First National franchise
can't be gobbled up. The united power of thousands of exhibitors
is as much greater than Wall Street as the united power of the world's
Democracies proved greater than grasping autocracy.
Eventually there will be a Franchise Holder in your town
If you're alive and progressive it can be you.
Write to-day to
Elxhibitors Defense Committee
composed of members of
The First National Exhibitors Circuit, Inc.
Address inquiries to
Exhibitors Defense Committee,
Care First National Exliibitors Circuit, Inc.,
6 W. 48tli St., New York, N. Y.
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Vol. XI, No. 6
Wednesday, January 7, 1920
Price 5 Cent*
Fight Over Print
C. B. Price Issues Warning Regard-
ing "Log of the U-35" to State
Right Buyers
Benjamin P. De Witt, counsel for
C. B. Price Co., Inc., served notice
yesterday on the Strand theater;
Nathan Hirsh, Aywon Fihii Corp.;
Standard Film Corp., of Kansas
City, Herman Riskin of Boston,
Mid-West Dist. Co. of Milwaukee,
Standard Film Exchange, Detroit,
Fitzpatrick and McElroy and J. L.
Friedman of the Celebrated Players
Film Corp. of Chicago, advising
them that C. B. Price owns the neg-
ative rights to "The Log of the
U-3S" and that distribution of a
print under any other title covering
the same material will be subjected
to legal difficulties.
De Witt claims that Price bought
the negative and print from John
Olsen & Co. of Copenhagen and
that prints under the name of "The
Lost Empire" are being distributed.
These, he alleges, are duped.
Nathan Hirsh admitted yesterday
that notice of the warning had been
served on him by De Witt but add-
ed that he had the rights for the
film for New York and New Jersey
and that he had received the print
from J. L. Friedman of the Cele-
brated Players. He maintained that
he would continue distributing the
film despite the warning. He said:
"As I understand it, the negative
of this material belongs to the Ger-
man Government. We have as
much right to use prints as any
one else."
"The Log of the U-3S" has been
playing the Capitol since Sunday and
Jack Eaton of the Strand has been
playing a production entitled "The
Lost Empire" this week.
Price became aware of the simi-
larity between the prints Monday
night and immediately took action.
Character Pictures
New Company Formed — Will Make
Six a Year
A new company known as the
Character Pictures Corp. has been
formed with Albert W. . Plummer,
New England exhibitor, Charles W.
Buck, importer and manufacturer
and David Shapiro, attorney as in-
corporators.
i The company will make six pro-
ductions the first year. Rights to
several novels have already been
purchased.
He had thought that she was in love
something of the wiles of a woman,
tional Attraction. — Advt.
with him, but he came to learn
From "Even as Eve," a First Na-
PhilHps Leaves "U"
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported per-
sistently here that Dorothy Phillips
has definitely left Universal and that
Allen Holubar, her director and hus-
band will folow her as soon as he
cuts his latest production.
It is rumored, as previously noted
that Miss Phillips and Holubar had
signed with Zukor and that she will
be added t ■ *he Realart program.
J. S. W' dy Ci Realart stated
yestt ly tie had heard nothing of
the matter.
Dan Lederman of Universal said
he had heard nothing about Miss
Phillips leaving Universal and that
he might have something to say
when Carl Laemmle reaches town
from the coast to-day.
Kaufman to Produce
(Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that Al Kaufman will enter the field
of independent producers.
While abroad Kaufman secured
screen rights to a number of well
known books. Among these is "The
Corinthians" which he is anxious
to have William Russell appear in.
The latter is under contract with
Fox.
Ralph Block Back
Ralph Block of Goldwyn has re-
turned to New York from Kansas
City where he spent the holidays
with his mother.
Dowlan Through With Universal
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — William C. Dowlan
'he director, will complete his con-
tract with Universal the end of this
month. Dowlan before making any
future connection will take a long
deferred trip in his Loccmobile.
Film Pirates Busy
Lawrence Langner, Patent Attorney
Says Picture Business Is Hard
Hit
Lawrence Langner, trade mark
and patent expert of the American
Manufacturers Export Ass'n stated
yesterday that because of the care-
lessness on the part of producers
American film trade marks are be-
ing pirated in a number of foreign
countries. Langner is reputed as
being an international authority on
trade marks and patents.
The Export Association at Lang-jl
ner's request is appealing to the
State Department to take action on
the question of automobile pirating,
but films are not included because,
according to Langner the producers
"are busy making money and don't
give a damn!"
Select and Selznick Pictures are
in difficulty right now in Spain
where pirating has been done. The
Goldwyn trade mark was appropri-
ated in Cuba, says Langner.
It was pointed out that producers
allow their foreign agents to regis-
ter the trade mark in various coun-
tries. The danger lies in the fact
that in case of a difference between
the agent and the producer the agent
retains the trade mark in his terri-
tory and the producer is powerless
to transfer the business to some
other agent for that country and sell
his films on the old trade mark.
Thus the original agent can hold
the producer to an exorbitant sum
for the trade mark privilege.
The Argentine Republic is an un-
usual source of trouble, said Lang-
ner. In mentioning experiences
there, he charged a very well knowa
film man with pirating.
Goldwyn Buys "Officer 666"
Goldwyn has purchased screen
rights to "Officer 666" in which Wal
lace Eddinger starred some years
ago.
George Kleine made a screen ver-
sion of "Officer 666" some years ago!
but it is understood that all prints
have been withdrawn from distri-
bution.
St. John's Theater Ready
The St. John's theater at St. John's
Place and Utica Ave. Brooklyn will
be opened in a few days. Henry
Haring is the owner. The house
costs about $175,000.
Wednesday, January 7, 1920
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Zukor-Loew Wedding Yesterday
Mildred Zukor daughter of Adolph
Zukor and Arthur Loew, son of
Marcus Loew were married yester-
day at the Ritz-Carlton.
Price Men on Tour
A. L. Ehrgott, R. Alexander and
A. E. Smith have been sent on the
road in the interest of the C. B.
Price, Inc. productions.
Harsten Sells Theater
Al Harsten has sold his Harlem
5th Ave. The theater will play
vaudeville and pictures under the
tie\^ management.
New Kerrigan Film Ready
Hodkinson announces for mid-
fanuary release J. Warren Kerrigan's
fourth Brunton production, "Live
Sparks."
Vincent Heads Directory
At a meeting held last night of the
M. T. D. A. the following were
I elected officers: James Vincent, di-
ector; Paul Scardon, assistant di-
ector; George B. Seitz, technical di-
rector; C. J. Williams, treasurer;
Travis Vail, secretary; John Joseph
Siarvey, inner-guard; William F.
fiaddock, outer-guard, and J. S.
Dawley, trustee for three years.
Burkan Building Studio
It is understood that Nathan Bur-
can together with R. A. Walsh and
^lorris Kohn of Realart is building
I studio in Long Island City oppo-
ite the present studio of Famous
i'layers.
In the Courts
The V. B. K. Film Corp. has
filed an answer in the Supreme Court
lo the suit of Mrs. Sidney Drew to
her suit for an accounting of sums
alleged to be due from films made
by her and her late husband for the
defendant. The answer alleges that
the corporation from time to time
advanced moneys alleged by Mrs.
Drew and her husband to be needed
for the expense of making the pic-
tures, but that they failed to produce
vouchers for $1,100 advanced. The
answer alleges that this sum was il-
legally demanded and was not spent
as represented.
The Famoys Players-Lasky Corp.
has filed an answer in the Supreme
Court to the suit of Abraham L. Er-
langer for the appraisal of the New
York Theater stock owned by Klaw
& Erlanger because Mr. Erlanger
objects to the sale of the theater
property to the Famous Players-
Lasky Corp. The answer denies
that the net consideration from a
block of New York Theater stock
was as great as 2,500 shares of com-
mon stock of Famous Players-Las-
ky, and also denies that the theater
stock depreciated or that acts com-
plained of were wrongful or that
the plaintiff suffered any damage.
On the ground that Aubrey M.
Kennedy and Thomas J. Healy gave
no consideration for the 1,000 shares
of stock of the Kennedy Theaters,
Inc., former owner of the Symphony
Theater, the Van Beuren and New
York Billposting Co. which has been
unable to collect a judgment for
$1,980 from the corporation, has
filed suit in the Supreme Court to
compel Healy and Kennedy to pay
the judgment. The complaint al-
leges that the entire 1,000 shares of
stock was issued originally to Healy
ana that the pretended consideration
for the stock was the obtaining of
the lease for the theater at $1,250 a
week. Healy later gave half the
stock to Kennedy. The complaint
alleges that the rental of $1,250 was
fair and reasonable.
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Martin With Selznick
Irving J. Martin for the past two
and a half years with Thomas H.
Ince on the coast, and one of the
best known art title men in the bus-
iness has joined the Selznick staff at
Fort Lee. Martin is just in from
California.
Leonard Serial, "Evil Eye"
The Benny Leonard serial for
Hallmark release has been named
"The Evil Eye" Roy L. McCardell
is the author and the director will
be J. Gordon Cooper under super-
vision of Wally Van.
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NEW YOUK CITY— What is the popu-
lation of the V. S. Enumerators tlirough-
out country are busy canvassing all In-
Iiabitants lor tlie 1920 census.
Ell PASO, TEX. — When not pulling
guns, they pull houses — tractors at Fort
Bliss find a "peaceful" taslc, as they move
a barrack building.
WITH THE V. S. BIABINES IN HAITI
— Marine keep watch over Haiti from the
air — scenes of Portua-Prince, capita! of
the little negro republic in West Indies,
viewed from a Marine plane.
BREST, FRANCE — Big U. S. base now
deserted! Old Glory is lovverea as me
A. E. F. "closes up" the camp through
which 2,000,000 boys sailed to and from
France.
IN THE I^IMEIilGHT — Admiral Jelli-
coe visits U. S. Nation greets the man
who led Britain's fleet in famous Allied
naval victory at Jutland.
CINCINNATI, OHIO — Some chickens —
real ones, this time! Humble hens and
proud cocks complete for honors at Na-
tional Poultry Show.
NEW Y'ORK CITY — Nation-Avlde round-
up by U. S. Secret Service hauls in 3,-
500 "Reds" — simultaneous arrests are
made throughout country of aliens in
radical organizations.
i^^i^:
Decision Turns Against Kress
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Columbus, O. — It is the implied
decree that Sunday shows are illegal
in Ohio as a result of the decision
handed down by the Supreme Court
in the case of Harry W. Kress of
I'iqua who was convicted in Miami
county for keeping open his theater
on Sunday.
Fred Desberg declares that the
fight will continue until some defin-
i e ruling as to the status of Sab-
l)ath shows is secured.
Skouras Looking Around
S. P. Skouras, president of the
Skouras Bros. Enterprises, St. Louis
is in New York for a few days.
Price Going West
C. B. Price will leave for Calif-
ornia the end of the month to visit
state right buyers.
Lewis J. Selznick was a guest at
the dinner of the New England
society held last week at the Wal-
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Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
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We have made for this production a
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:«1 asents are sent to «eer Island De-
ntion station in Boston Bay.
WHERE BLAST TOOK FIVE I.IVES.
Cameraman wasn't welcome when he
ent to Dupont powder mills wrecked
r explosion near Hadgeley, Md. but
) climbed a tree and made a picture.
MtI.'»IMERS MARCH IN PEACE PAR-
I)K. (Not used in New York and Phil-
lelphia) in gay costumes throng of rev-
ers help Quaker City officially greet
; '20
' PAY TRIBUTE TO FIELD MAR-
[IAI>E wool). — Famous veteran is laid
I rest with ceremony at Aldershot, Eng-
. nd, British army chiefs attend.
DEPORT RED WINE FROM PACIFIC
3AST. (Not used in New England).
' imeraman goes down to wharves in San
rancisco to bid goodbye to a shipment
California's best.
COMES TO HELP WORLD FINANCE.
Sir George Paish arrives in New York
! discuss plans for a big loan to stabilize
)rld markets. ^^
MAETERLINCK MEfiTS FIRST BLtTE
; [RD. — Belgian poet greets actress in
, ;w York who was first to play role of
' rtyl (Not in Boston edition).
GREAT OIL TANKER GOES ON
)CKS. The J. A. Chanslor is wrecked
- bleak coast near Badon, Wash, and
'rtv-eight men of crew perish.
irACK FROST STARTS ICE CARNI-
JL. — Skaters in Chicago brave zero
ather to compete for titles. Newburg,
.Y. holds a big skating carnival.
Vdmiral jellicoe here for a
SIT. — Viscount of Scappa, hero of Jut-
id is officially greeted in Washington
a number of navy officers.
•ROMINENT CHICIiENS ATTEND
OW. — (New England only). Eight
lusand entries are made at Mechanics
ilding, Boston, for the annual poultry
Tibition.
?UT BIGGEST SIGN ON HIGHEST
'•TEL. — Steel workers frolic with dan-
"• as they erect big structure on top of
vest New York hostelry.
;NCLE SAM SETTLES INSURANCE
SKS. — Big war bureau is busy at
iShington rushing out checks to dis-
ed soldiers.
|UST KIDS AND SLEDS AND SNOW.
"irst big fall of season in New York
[s Central Park with happy throng of
tngsters.
INVEIL ROBERT BURNS MEMOR-
L. — Scottish societies attend ceremon-
when statue of poet is unveiled in
ston.
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George Le Guere and Lucy Cotton enjoy a day in the country in Gerald
F. Bacon's production "Blind Love" — State Righted by Nathan Hirsh,
Aywon Film Corporation.
Boston Club Opposes Censors
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Boston— The Film Club here has
gone on record as unanimously op-
posing the censorship bill which is
expected to be introduced shortly.
Rawlinson With Blackton
Herbert Rawlinson will play the
leading role in "Passers-By" which
J. Stuart Blackton has purchased
through Edgar Selden. Pathe re-
lease.
Timely Films, the Producer
Through an oversight, the name
I Timely Films, Inc. the producer
'"Topics of the Day" was omitted
m an advertisement which ap-
'.red in Sunday's issue regarding
5 feature.
New Comedy Unit
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
OS Angeles — Cyrus J. WilHams
Brtidbury Prod, has formed a new
ducing unit under the name of
Irk Prod. A series of comedies
ituring Billie Brunton will be
Ede.
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON No. 5
King Gray, who photographed
"The Trail of the Octopus" is
again handling the camera
which Insures high class photo-
graphy for "The Screaming
Shadow." Watch for Reason
No. 6 to-morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
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Released through
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130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights controlled by Apollo Trading Corp., 220 W. 48th St.
Two New Sterling Exchanges
Sterling Films, Ltd. which handle
the Pioneer attractions in Canada
have opened two new exchanges;
one in Montreal and the other in
St. John's, N. B.
What Do You Know
About That?
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of 220 West 42nd St.
Bryant 6796
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Can Write Original Refined
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Has Previous Staff Experience
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Thursday, January 8, 1920
Price 5 Cer
Trailers for Theaters
Nat'l Screen Service Holds Exclu-
sive Contracts for Material With
Leading Producers
The National Screen Service will,
beginning Feb. 1 offer a novelty
trailer service to the exhibitors of
the country.
National holds e.xchisive contracts
with leading producers such as First
National, Paramount, Selznick, Hall-
mark, Goldwyn, United, and Univer-
sal whereby these companies are to
supply material of future releases far
enough in advance to prepare the
trailers.
The service will be conducted on
a contract basis with a specified sum
payable each month. Exhibitors
with any number of changes a week
will be supplied as far ahead as de-
sired. The trailer will include a strik-
ing scene or close-up from a coming
production which the exhibitor has
booked for a certain date with an
artistic sub-title.
Included in the organization are
Messrs. Fleckels and Weinberg as
well as Leon J. Rubenstein, Joseph
Pollak and Leon Lee. Louis 'F.
Rogers formerly identified with the
Lee Kiddies has been engaged as
general manager.
The new company, it is planned,
will move from present quarters in
the Longacre Bldg. to the fourth
floor of the Leavitt Bldg. as soon
as Fox vacates the premises.
Famous Signs Jack Holt
Jack Holt has signed with the Fa-
mous Flayers-Lasky, for a long term
of years. Holt will play leading
roles, and will make his first ap-
pearance under the contract in
"Held By the Enemy."
Jensen Group Coming East
(iiy Wire to \VJ1>\S DAILY)
Seattle, Wash. — J. Von Herberg,
Jake Gottstein, F. V. Fischer, and
Claude Jensen of the firm of Jensen
and Von Herberg, First National
franchise holders in the Northwest
left here on Monday for New York,
ostensibly to attend a meeting of
the First National directors. It is
also probable that there will be a
series of conferences with big East-
ern interests regarding building
plans.
First National officials were re-
ticent yesterday when asked whether
a director's meeting was scheduled
for next week. It was intimated
that something was in the wind al-
though nothing definite would be
admitted.
The woman's age-old instinct of distrust for an unloved male warned
her, innocent though she was, against this man who professed friend-
ship for her. But she was already in his power, when his wife and
her friends stepped in. From "Even as Eve," a First National Attrac-
tion.— Advt. ~
Claims Breach and
Demands Rights
George Loane Tucker Brings Suit of Exceptional Significance —
Makes Issue Between Independent Creators and Distrib-
utor Who Produces Other Films — Hearing in Supreme
Court Next Monday
George Loane Tucker, producer of "The Miracle Man," in a
voluminous bill, yesterday filed, in the Supreme Court, brought
action against Mayfiower Photc^play Corp. and Famous Players-
Lasky Corp. seeking redress for wrongs alleged to have occurred
with regard to his production af "The Miracle Man."
He seeks particularly to prevent any further distribution of
the production save when that distribution is made in accord
with a' clause of his contract which provides that he be given a
certain definite advertising and publicity; seeks an accounting
of the monies already collected for "The Miracle ?\Ian," and a
judgment therefore against Mayflower: asks that the distribution
{Continued on Page 2)
Fear Foul Play
Friends Worried Over Prolong
Absence of A. J. Small, Can-
adian Theater Man
(B?/ Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto — A. J. Small, promin(
theatrical man who recently
ceived $1,000,000 in cash from t
Transcanada Theaters, Ltd., for 1
theatrical interests in Ontario a
his booking agency for road sho
has been missing since Dec. 2. Tl
was two days after the deal w
consummated and Small was 1:
seen about three o'clock in the aft'
noon in front of the Grand Op(
House and said at that time
was going home.
(Continued on Page 4)
Tucker's Fight
Can a distributor who is al-
so a producer, attempt to in-
dicate that he is the producer
of a certain, definite success,
when in reality he is but the
distributor, and when, in fact,
he had nothing whatsoever to
do with the actual production?
During its first 11 weeks
"The Miracle Man" grossed
over a half million. Tucker
seeks abrogation of contract
with Mayflower Film. Wants
receiver appointed to protect
his rights in "Ladies Must
Live."
Tucker claims Mayflower has
made fraudulent written state-
ments regarding monies due
him and on January first ac-
cording to Famous Lasky
statements Mayflower owed
him $40,000.
Issue is raised that the direc-
tor must be exploited to get
recognition for his creation
while star or player automat-
ically gains recognition be-
cause of their actual appear-
ance on screen.
Tucker claims neither Fam-
ous Players nor Mayflower
risk a penny with regand to
the financing or distribution of
his productions. Also that he,
Tucker, was offered the same
distribution contract direct
from Famous Lasky before he
finished "The Miracle Man,"
and before he had signed any
contrac: for a series of produc-
tions with Mayflower which,
had he chosen to do so, would
have eliminated the Mayflower
entirely.
'hursday, January 8, 1920
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'idys Clark and Henry Bergman,
;o have played the Keith vaude-
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')ying a headline position, for a
lies of two reel comedies. Jack
|"hn will leave for the coast with
^ team on Jan. 15 to supervise
cir productions and the Hall Room
fy Coniedies.
COMING
A '
REVIVAL
OF
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
Claims Breach
[Conthiued jrom Fru/f I
contract between Mayflower and
Famous be cancel'ed with regard to
all future Tucker productions; seek-
ing an injunction against any at-
tempt by the defendants to com-
plete his production "Ladies Must
Live"; asking for a receiver for that
production to allow him to com-
plete the picture; asking that his
contract with Mayflower be annulled
after he completes "Ladies Must
Live" and to prevent the informa-
tion being further given out that he
is still under contract with May-
flower.
The bill was filed in behalf of
Tucker by O'Brien, Malevinsky &
Driscoll. Temporary as well as per-
manent injunctions were asked for.
and an order to show cause why
these injuncfons should not be
granted, was signed returnable Mon-
day, Jan. 12.
In coniunction with the bill were
filed affidavits from Tucker as well
as from F. C. "Wid" Gunning, of
"Wid's Daily," who had been called
in by Mr. Tucker for advisory coun-
sel. -These affidavits make most in-
teresting reading especially as to the
various developments that resulted
in the Tucker production of "The
Miracle Man."
Incidentally some interesting fig-
ures relative to the business so far
done by "The Miracle Man" are
shown in the bill. Tucker's affidavit
says that up to Nov. 29, 1919, the
11th week of the distribution of the
production, that Famous Players
had collected a gross sum of $538,-
891.49. Of this sum Mayflower was
entitled, under its contract, to $304,-
061.13.
Tucker charges Mayflower with
making written fraudulent statements
to him of the sums alleged to have
been received from Famous Players
and charges them with failifig to
remit properly to him, alleging that
approximately $40,000 was due and
unpaid Jan. 1st.
The basic points of the battle be-
tween Tucker and Mayflower and
Famous Players go direct to the
question uppermost in the minds of
The majority of motion
picture* fans have to be
shown, The ^RITCHEY
poster shows them.
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; many independent producers, stars,
' rPrectors and writers: Has a pro-
ducer, who is also a distributor, the
rght to attempt by inference or sug-
I r>-estion to create the general impres-
sjion that a production especially
made by some director or star work-
ing as an independent producing
unit and only distributed by the dis-
tributor is pTrt of the usual program
offering of that distributor and, has
been produced by the distributor.
Tucker alleges that under Clause 10
of the distribution contract of May-
flower with Famous-Lasky, made for
his benefit, that he was to have cer-
tain rights so far as advertising and
publicity were concerned, all of
wh'ch result in his prodiictions to
be known as "George Loane Tucker
Productions" with his name upon all
occasions to be i" the same size tvpc
as the title of the production "The
Miracle Man."
Mr. Tucker, as well as Gunning,
in their affidavits insist that these
specifications were violated on in-
numerable occasions despite the
clause in the distribution contract, I
and insist that Famous Players, des-
pite the clause of their contract to
make "reasonable endeavors to con-
trol exhibitors advertising" failed to
make any such request in hundreds
of cases. To support this conten- i
tion they offer to file as evidence a
tremendous mass of newspaper clip-
pings and telegrams from exhibitors
bearing out the contention made.
Mr. Gunning, in his affidavit, makes
the contention that by failing to live
I up to Clause 10 of the contract, Fam-
ous-Lasky sought constantly to in-
fer that "The Miracle Man," was a
I "ParamOunt^Artcraft Picture" in-
I stead of a "George Loane Tucker
I Prod." He pointed out that the
' Press Book issued by Famous Play-
ers-Lasky on "The Miracle Man" —
' the exhibitors' guide, from which ad-
vertising ideas and exploitation plans
, were presented for use in reaching
I the "fans" was particularly offensive
in disseminating the idea that "The
I Miracle Man" was a Paramount-Art-
craft picture rather than a "George
Loane Tucker Production."
His affidavit says that the Tucker
production was to be released on
the Artcraft program, just as the
Pickford and iFairljanks pictures had
been released. There is no mention
whatever in any of the contracts of
Paramount Pictures.
Mr. Tucker, in his affidavit, points
out that his purpose in securing
Clause 10 in the distribution contract
"was in order that I might obtain
for my work financial returns com-
mensurate with my ability and talent.
I had found that it was impossible
and is impossible for me to secure
financial returns commensurate with
the talent and ability that I devote
to luy work, save and except by cap-
italizing my name through exploita-
tion, advertising and publicity in a
way that I might be able to create
a trade mark or trade name for my
productions so that the name George
Loane Tucker would become synon-
{Continued on Page 3)
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Claims Breach
{Continued from Page 2)
imous with motion picture produc-
ions of a high class." Further he
idds that it is his hchef that Famous
layers by "endeavoring to approp-
atc the capitalization value of the
,vork that he put into 'The Miracle
Man' did this to the end that they
night secure the advantages result-
ng from the success of 'The Mir-
icle Man' to increase the prestige of
nfcrior pictures manufactured and
|)roduccd by it as Paramount Pic-
nres and which cannot pass muster
n their merits."
Mr. Tucker further claims that the
productions he was to make for
Mayflower were sold at a guaran-
teed profit by virtue of the distribu-
tion contract which he, Tucker, ne-
otiated. As the contract stands he
maintains that neither Famous Play-
rs nor Mayflower risk anything be-
cause Mayflower by virtue of a con-
tract made by Tucker, is guaranteed
$15,000 on productions before Tucker
can secure from Mayflower anything
except his weekly drawing account
and that Famous Players do not
risk a dollar because they receive
from exhibitors, advances on his pro-
ductions before they are to pay any
money to Mayflower, by virtue of
their contract.
Tucker further maintains that the
distributing contract for "The Mir-
acle Man" and his other produc-
tions was offered to him direct by
Famous-Lasky before he, Tucker,
made his contract for a series of
productions with Mayflower. In
other words that had he, Tucker,
desired, he could have distributed
his productions without recourse to
Mayflower.
In his bill Tucker seeks relief from
his contract with Mayflower because
he claims he cannot, in view of their
claim to his services, make a con-
tract with other interests in the in-
dustry because of any possible loss
which might result should legal pro-
ceedings develop because of the con-
tracts which he had with Mayflower.
In this connection he claims that al-
though the defendants have violated
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tile contract, and that there is no way
in which he can recover judgment
for money damages because the dam-
ages are irreparable and cannot be
accurately estimated, that they are
depriving him from making a living.
Tucker's final contract with May-
flower called for five productions to
follow "The Miracle Man." Of
these, one, "Ladies Must Live," is
partially completed.
Tucker alleges he demanded in his
contract and received in specific de-
tail absolute and complete domina-
tion and control of every detail of
the production and completion of
these films. He maintains that he
d d this purposely and with great
care in order that the entire respon-
sibility for the success or failure of
his productions should rest entirely
with him.
The bill filed contains a duplicate
of Mr. Tucker's contract with May-
flower and especial attention is di-
rected to the clause reading: "that
the corporation (Mayflower) further-
more agrees that no limitation, fin-
ancial or otherwise shall be placed
upon the said George Loane Tucker
in the production of the pictures
herein described." This, Mr. Tucker
says applies directly to his claim
for the right to finish "Ladies Must
Live," without interference. It also
makes clear the fact, he says, that
he is solely responsible for the mak-
ing of these productions whether
they be successes or failures, which
position he desires to assume with
respect to his dealings with the ex-
hibitors of the country.
He says he feels by the placing
of this responsibility upon the crea-
tor, a direct benefit will result to
both the exhibitors and the public.
Triangle's release following "The
Clodhopper," is "A Gamble in
Souls," for January 4.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
WE ARE supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
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UUK financial strength en-
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M. P. E. A. Meets
Several officials of the Motion Pic-
ture Exhibitors of America, Inc., in-
cluding Alfred S. Black, Ernest
Horstmann, Frank Rembusch and
Peter J. Schaefer met at the Astor
yesterday to discuss the slide ad-
vertising situation.
Do Not Heed Price Warning
Fitzpatrick and McElroy of Chi-
cago, who are distributors of the
''Official Exploits of the German
Submarine U-35" which is released
in New York by Nathan Hirsh un-
der the name, "The Lost Empire"
have notified all state right buyers
handling the film not to heed the
warning issued by C. B. Price Co.,
Inc., who are distributing "The Log
of the U-3S" to cease distribution of
the subject.
Fitzpatrick and McElroy have in-
formed C. B. Price that if they insist
on attempted restraint of the film
that legal difficulties will result.
C. B. Price alleges that "The Lost
Empire" is a duped print of his
subject. It is playing at the Strand
is at the Cap-
while the I'rice film
itol.
W. C. Cook, local representative
for Fitzpatrick and McElroy is
handling the matter for his con-
cern.
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Investigation failed to reveal any
particulars of Small's whereabouts
to date. His family and friends
thought at first he had gone away for
a short rest but after two weeks
had elapsed a search was instituted
to locate him. It has been during
the past four days only that any
publicity has been given the matter.
No word has been received from
him and his friends fear foul play.
His wife authorized yesterday a
reward of $500 for information lead-
ing to his present whereabouts.
Some advance the argument that
Mr. Small went away for a complete
rest while others believe the mental
strain undergone in completing the
sale of his theaters was too great
and that a nervous break-down fol-
lowed.
The newspapers throughout the
Dominion for the past three days
have been trying to locate Small.
He is well knoAvn in the theatrical
business in the United States and
information as to his whereabouts
is requested by his friends.
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Ochs Returns
Lee A. Ochs is back in town after
a transcontinental trip in the inter-
est of Second National. He is mak-
ing his office temporarily with
Charles Rosenthal, the attorney.
New Play for Metro
Metro has purchased world's
rights to "The Marriage of William
Asche" a play in which Grace
George appeared in several years
ago.
Frec^e^|ick Burlingham has filed
suit in the Supreme Court against
the Attractions Distributing Corp.
and Bernard P. Fineman. The pa-
pers on file do not show the cause of
action.
Fineman had nothing to say about
this matter yesterday.
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Vol. XI, No. 8
Friday, January 9, 1920
Price 5 Cem
Foreign Deal Pending
Australasian Films and J. C. Wil-
liamson to Merge in Antipodes
— Combine Has 60 Theaters
It was learned yesterday that a
deal is now pending, with the sign-
ing of the contracts a question of
days now, whereby Australasian
Films, Ltd. and J. C. Williamson
both operating in Australia will
merge into one corporation. By it
the seven theaters now owned by
Williamson will be taken over by
Australasian which now operates 53
theaters there.
Under the terms of the agreement,
work on two new theaters, one in
Sydney and one in Melbourne will
be started at once. These will be
modeled along the lines of the New
York Strand.
Millard Johnson, New York repre-
p sentative of Australasian did not de-
ny yesterday that the deal was under
way but did say that he had heard
nothing about the actual signing of
the contracts.
Sanger and Jordon, the local
agents for Williamson maintained
that they heard nothing about the
deal.
Another Meeting Held
The officials of the M. P. E. A.
continued their meeting at the As-
tor yesterday. No statement as to
the business transacted was issued.
Regarding Tucker
Wolper Expects Him to Finish Con-
tract—Tucker Files Suit
{Bxj Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Los Angeles
Times of Wednesday, Jan. 7 pub-
lished an interview with Isaac Wol-
per of Mayflower, in which Wolper
is quoted as saying:
"There is no truth in the report
that Allan Dwan and George Loane
Tucker will not complete their con-
tracts. I have assurances from both
that they will finish their present
contracts, each having four produc-
tions rctnaining.
"Mr. Praeger of Mayflower and
myself will leave for New York
Friday and Tucker will return to
the coast as soon as I arrive in New
York."
This report appeared in the Los
Angeles Times of Wednesday morn-
ing. About noon in New York City,
George Loane Tucker, as noted yes-
terday brought suit against May-
flower and Famous Players-Lasky
for alleged violation of contract.
"Woman instantly places man in one of two classes — those she would
marry and those she wouldn't," de clared the heroine in "Even as Eve,"
a First National Attraction. — Advt.
Ghaplins Switched
Go From Clark Cornelius to Repub-
lic Distributing — Start Release
Monday
Briton N. Busch of Republic Dis-
tributing announced yesterday that
his company had taken over dis-
tribution of the Chaplins heretofore
released by Hallmark for Clark
Cornelius. Republic will start dis-
tributing these productions on Mon-
day.
The complete series is as follows:
"The Rink," "The Adventurer," "The
Cure," "The Vagabond," "Behind
the Screen" "One A. M.," "Easy
Street," "The Floor Walker," "The
Immigrant," "The Pawnshop," "Tlr^
Count" and "The Fireman."
Community Tie-Up With Republic
The Community M. P. Burea^i
which caters to a strictly non-thea-
trical field has entered upon a con-
tract with Republic Distributing
whereby the latter will handle the
physical distribtition of the bureau's
product.
Big Pow-Wow Sunday
Many Important Film Folk Invited
to Attend "Americanization"
Program Meeting
If all the film folk invited to meet
Secretary of the Interior Lane, Sun-
day assemble it will take all the
spare room of the Waldorf. The
secretary, as previously noted,, will
discuss with film folk plans for put-
ting over th,e "Americanization"
idea in pictures. Practically every-
body who is anybody in the indus-
try, and located here, has been in-
vited.
"Starvation" Opens To-night
"Starvation" the official Hoover
film will open its run at the Manhat-
tan Opera House to-night.
It is understood that several of-
fers for territorial rights have al-
ready been received by the producer
and that this is somewhat unusual in
view of the fact that film has not
as yet been shown to any one.
Pollock's Idea
That "No Picture Producer Has tl
Remotest Idea of What Con-
stitutes Drama"
A few years ago, Channing Pc
lock wrote a script which Met)
bought under the title of "In Vain
Later, in conjunction with Rennp
Wolf it was rewritten and agal
presented to Metro, under contra*
with the title of "The Comc-Bacl<
Metro held it for four years ai
never produced it.
Later Pollock used the basic id
for the big scene at the end of at
2 of "The Sign on the Door" whi«
is proving one of the big dramat
hits of the year, and for which
is reported very large sums ha
been offered for the picture righ'
And now hear what Pollock say
"About a month ago I decid
that, to avoid any possibility
trouble, I should buy back the sto
of "The Sign on the Door" frc
Metro. I went to them with tlj
proposal, but the story had be
forgotten and the manuscript lost,
arranged the return of the rig!
by an agreement by which I w
to write two new scenarios in retu
for the old one. Whatever "T
Sign on the Door" may be as
play, it certainly is amazingly eff(
tive picture material. And its fc
in the hands of a company that
ready had paid for it seems to i
an interesting demonstratio of i
long insisted upon contenti n tl
no motion picture producer s 1
remotest idea of what cons.itu
drama."
Meeting Place, Atlantic City
The meeting of the franchise ho
ers of First National beginning n«
week will be held in Atlantic Ct
Just what hotel, the meeting will!
held at, it has been impossible |
ascertain.
"U" Silent Regarding Phillips
Carl Laeramle of Universal -^
reached New York yesterday fn
the coast refused to comment on f
reporte'd leaving of his company
Dorothy Phillips and Allen Holub
Alice Joyce at Broadway
A "triple attraction program" 1
been arranged for Moss' Broadw
next week, consisting of Alice Jo:
in "Slaves of Pride," a Vitagrg
special; Fatty Arbuckle in "The G
age." and the Parisian Fashion F
lie, which will enter the 10th we
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riday, January 9, 1920
DAILV
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Another Moss Theater
3. S. Moss will start work on his
:ond new Bronx theater, with a
iting capacity of 3,500. The play-
use will be constructed at Pros-
:t Ave. and 161st St., and will
called the Atlas.
The policy will be a combination
vaudeville and pictures. The
ler new Moss theater under con-
uction in the Bronx is the Grant,
Tremont Ave. and 176th St.
COMING
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In the Courts
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum
has decided that Dwight Macdonald
treasurer of the New York Motion
Picture Corp. ''must testify before
trial in the suit by William N. Brew-
er as a stockholder in which he al-
leges miscondtict by the various of-
ficers including failure of the officers
to collect obligations due the cor-
poration which made it necessary to
borrow money at high rates of in-
terest. For this reason the court,
held that the examination of Mac-
donald is proper.
In the suit of Harry Samwick
against the Blinderman & Cohen
Amusement Co. a jury before Su-
preme Court Justice Newburger gave
a verdict for $3,088 for the plaintiff
and the court refused to set it aside
and grant a new trial.
Supreme Court Justice Giegerich
has dismissed the complaint in a suit
by Darcy & Wolford, Inc., owner
of the right to produce a play called
"The Tidal Wave," against William
Stoermer for an injunction to pre-
vent him from using the words as
the name of a moving picture film.
The court however permits the
plaintiff to bring a new action. The
court says that because the char-
acter of the two plays has not been
shown in the evidence he is unable
to hold that the title is fanciful
rather than descriptive, and since
the defendant's film is based on such
a phenomenon of nature any other
title would not be appropriate.
Fight Pictures Barred
There was considerable interest
manifested by some film folk yes-
terday over the offer of Wm. Fox
to stage the Dempsey-Carpentier
fight, offering $550,000 as a purse.
Fox is to have the picture rights if
the offer is accepted. Film folk
point out that under the interstate
act fight pictures are barred of ship-
ment from one state to another, and
can only be shown in the state in
which the fight takes place. The
foreign rights to the picture are ex-
pected to hav.e a value, however.
Northampton, Mass. — Frank H.
Roberts will build on Crafts Ave.
Texans Join M. P. T. A.
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Texas Exhibitors
Circuit co^mprising 80 exhibitors in
Texas, at a meeting of the board
of governors voted to tie tip with
the Motion Picture Theater Owners
of America for entire membership
of Southwest. Also voted to include
in its membership exhibitors in
South Oklahoma and South Arkansas
served by Dallas exchanges. It is
thought this move will make the cir-
cuit self sustaining.
Ferret Bounid for France
Leonce Perret sailed for France
on board the "La France" Tuesday.
Perret will be gone five weeks dur-
ing which time he will combine bus-
iness and pleasure.
Before sailing he tendered a din-
ner to his studio force at which time
gifts of various natures were distri-
buted. Perhaps the best of them
all was several bottles of French
wine — the real thing.
Perret completed two pictures be-
fore sailing . These are "A Modern
Salome" a Hope Hampton Prod,
and "Chains of the Past."
Cohns to Switch
It is reported that Jack and Harry
Cohn state righting the series of
Hall Room comedies produced by
National Film are about ■ to break
away from the organization.
Mrs. Walton Laid to Rest
Mrs. Holme C. Walton, wife of
H. C. Walton, sales manager of
American Cinema who died on Sun-
day night as a result of a dangerous
operation was buried Wednesday
morning.
Finis Fox has started the scenario
of "Hearts and Trumps," the third
Drury Lane melodrama Screen Clas-
sics, Inc., will produce.
A Film Executive
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a permanent connection in his
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a man to look after financial
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Deal Hanging Fire
Peter J. Schaefer of Jones, Lin-
ick and Schaefer of Chicago when
asked last night whether the deal
with Marcus Loew had been settled,
stated:
"Nothing definite has been done
as yet."
It will be recalled that Loew and
the Chicago firm will build a the-
ater and hotel in the "loop" district
of Chicago.
Mr. Schaefer said things were go-
ing along nicely in Chicago. He
will leave for New Orleans on Sun-
day and then go to California.
"Just looking around a bit," said
Mr Schaefer, "and combining pleas-
ure with a little business."
Realart Pictures have a special
lobby display for all their produc-
tions now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
their bookings. Look them over
and see' how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
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Callahan En Route West
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Andrew J. Callahan, re-
presenting the group of local cap-
italists backing Bessie Love is en
route to California where he will
complete arrangements for taking
over the star.
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Australian Features
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Washington — J. A. Muehleisen,
formerly Secretary-Treasurer of
Moore's Theatrical Corp. has left
pictures to work in the motor field.
He has disposed of his holdings in
the corporation to Tom Moore. He
owned several thousand shares of
stock in the corporation.
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Saturday, January 10, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Protection Abroad
Langner Says Register Trade Marks
Before Entering Foreign Field
Motion picture producers who
plan entering tlie foreign field should
make it a point of registering their
trade marks in foreign countries be-
fore actively starting business. This
is the opinion of Lawrence Lang-
ner, international trade mark attor-
ney.
Under the terms of the Berne
Trade Mark Convention the first
party to register a trade mark is the
sole distributor for the product reg-
istered whether he is so authorized
by the company or not. The coun-
tries which are parties to the Berne
Convention and the terms of years
for which a trade mark is effective
in each are as follows: Austria, 10;
Belgium, 20; Brazil, 15; Cuba, 15;
Spain, 20 France, 15; Hungary, 15;
Italy, 20; Mexico, 20; Holland, 20;
Portugal, 15; Switzerland, 20, and
Tunis, 15.
The point involved is that if pro-
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M. P. E. A. Meetings Over
The meetings of the M. P. E. A.
have been concluded.
Alfred S. Black, president of the
organization stated yesterday the
meetings resulted satisfactorily for
all concerned. He stated that it is his
sole desire to perfect some scheme
whereby the exhibitors of the coun-
try can benefit from the showing of
industrials. The M. P. E. A. con-
tract with Universal does not pre-
vent the taking on of additional
agreements for the showing of in-
dustrials manufactured by other
companies.
Goldwyn Again in Frisco
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — S. L. Rothapfel and
F. J. Godsol have returned from
a trip to San Francisco where they
looked over theater properties.
It had been previously reported
that Goldwyn had taken over the
Savoy in 'Frisco but the home office
knew nothing about it. Inquiry
made yesterday resulted in the same
answer.
More Money for Chicago Operators
{Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Cihcago — The owners of the 375
theaters in Chicago are voluntarily
conceding a raise from 90 cents to
$1.12^ an hour to, operators. The
latter are asking $1.25 an hour.
The increase will go into effect al-
most immediately if accepted by the
operators.
"You shall not hurt him," she cried, and the woodland maid sprang
between her lover and her irate f ath er.— From "Even as Eve," a First
National Attraction.
Osso Building Studio
Has Plans for New Company to
Produce in France — Acquired
Four Theaters While Abroad
Adolphe Osso, fresh from France,
is not ready to divulge the details
of a big deal he consummated while
abroad.
However, he admitted yesterday
that he had succeeded in lining up a
number of prominent French capital-
ists and that a new company was
now in process of formation to pro-
duce in France.
Osso while abroad acquired four
theaters in Paris, ranging from a 800
seat capacity up. He has also made
{Continued on Page 3)
Goldwyn Buys "Madame X"
Goldwyn claims to have purchased
world's rights for the .screen to
"Madame X" from Henry W. Sav-
age. No one has as yet been cast
for the production.
Harry Fields recently claimed
having bought the rights, but the
Savage office denied this.
F. P. Shake-Up
Reported Industrial Employees Dis-
charged Pending Dissolution of
Department.
It was reported yesterday that Fa-
mous Players had discharged ap-
proximately 30 employees in the In-
dustrial Dep't and that the company
planned a dissolution of the entire
department.
When John C. Flinn of Famous
Players was asked yesterday relative
to the report he stated:
"There is nothing I can say at
this time relative to any change in
plans."
There has been considerable agi-
tation recently relative to the show-
ing of industrial films in theaters.
Laemmle to Contest Holubar
It is understood that Carl Laem-
mle of Universal will start court pro-
ceedings against Allen Holubar and
Dorothy Phillips who are reported
as having left Universal for another
company.
Karger Leaves Jan. 19
Metro Director General Will Make
"Four Horsemen" in the East
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Maxwell Karger, di-
rector general for Metro will leave
for New York about Jan. 19 to take
up his duties at Metro's eastern
plant.
Karger will be temporarily re-
placed by W. E. Atkinson, general
manager of the company who is now
here. He will stay for a month or
two. It is understood that Clifford
C. Butler, now general manager ol
the studio will replace Karger her<
permanently.
Karger will go to New York anc
then take a six week's rest in Flor
ida. • He will produce "The Foui
Horsemen of the Apocalypse" in thi
East as well as several Bert Lytel
productions.
Accompanying Karger east will b<
George McGuire, assistant director
M. P. Staulcup, and June Mathis
head of the scenario department.
The Metro offices had heard noth
ing of this from the Coast yestei
day.
Lasky Reaches New York
Jesse L. Lasky arrived in Ne\
York on the 20th Century yesterdaj
He has been in California for som
time. Is here to attend Famou
Players meeting Monday.
Desberg in Town
Fred Desberg of Cleveland, tl
well known film attorney, who i
also interested in affairs of Loev
Inc. in Ohio, as well as the Alhan
bra and Mall theaters, left Ne'
York Thursday night after sever;
days spent here on important bu;
iness.
Nat'l-Foundation Case Held Ovei
Hearing on the application for a
injunction to restrain Foundatio
Film from further distributing a fil
known as "The Blindness of Youtl
sought by National Picture Theate
was postponed in the Federal Cou
yesterday until next Fridaj'.
Court Postpones Hearing
The court adjourned until ne
week the hearing on the Marjoi
Rambeau — Al Woods case. Woo
seeks to enjoin her from appearii
in pictures except under his manag
ment.
Saturday, January 10, f9'20
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Albany — Municipal Studios, New
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corporators: E. London, M. Elkin
and G. Schwartz, 1451 Broadway.
Dover, Del — McKinley Studios,
Inc. Capital, $300,000. Incorpora-
tors: Harry S. Hecheimer, Agnes
Johnstone and Sylvia Swarthmore
of New York.
Albany — Film Bulletin Corp., New
York City. Capital, $10,000. Incor-
porators: I. E. and E. K. Chadwick
and F. J. Willis of 130 W. 46th St.,
New York.
Hodkinson Release Day and Date
Louis Glaum in "The Lone Wolf's
Daughter" a Hodkinson release has
been booked for the Qapitol the
week of Jan. 18.
"Desert Gold" another Hodkinson
release is playing day and date at
the Strand.
Plans Ready for Rockland House
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Rockland, Me. — Plans are practic-
ally completed for the construction
of a 1,500 seat cotiibination theater
in here by Alfred S. Black of the
Black circuit. This is Black's home
town.
David Butler Films Now
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
1^^ Los Angeles — David Butler, son of
5^red J. Butler, stage director at
-Morosco's theater will produce his
Dwn films. The David Butler Elms,
inc., have been chartered under the
aws of New Jersey.
I The company has leased studio
I ;pace in Hollywood and the first
)icture will be "Broadway or Bust."
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St., N. Y.
Albany — Rush-Lat Co., Schenec-
tady. Capital, $5,000. Incorpora-
tors: P. F. O'Neil, W. D. Lathers
and J. L. Rush of Schenectady
Albanj' — Hyperion Products, Inc.,
New York City. Capital, $25,000.
Incorporators: G. H. Wiley, D. W.
Russell, and W. R. Hall, 533 W.
142nd St., New York City.
Albany — Screen Art Pictures
Corp., New York City. Capital, $50,-
000. Incorporators: R. Fielding, J.
Cahn and W. G. Willmann, 877 Park
Place., Brooklyn.
Piarrisbiirg, P.i. -— L'lterprise
Amusement Co., Inc., Pittsburg.
Capital, $100,000. Marks Browarsky,
Ike Browarsk}' and Samuel Green,
Pittsburg.
Harrisburg, Pa. — York Theaters
Co., York. Capital, $20,000. In-
corporators: Nathan Appell, Louis
Appell and William Honer of York.
Albany — William Fox Associates,
Inc., New York City. Capital, $500,-
000. Incorporators: William Fox,
B. Geller and M. Etman, 656 West
162nd St.
Columbus, Ohio — Community
.^musement Co., Toledo. Capital,
Henry Hirsch, Alexander Denes and
Julius Tenner, 224 Lexington Ave.,
Albany — The Elk Film Mending
Machine Co. of New York City.
Capital, $26,000. Incorporators:
$200,000. Incorporators: A. Hor-
witz, Charles McKinley and Frank
Kessel.
Chicago First Runs May Change
Chicago — It is expected that there
will be several changes in the first
runs in the loop district because
of the passing of 50 per cent, of
the interest of the First National
franchise to Balaban and Katz from
Jones, Linick and Schaefer.
The change is expected to give
preference jointly to the Riviera and
the Central Park, with the theaters
controlled by Ascher Bros, joining
in an equitable agreement of dates
which will result in an even division
between the two circuits.
] Sheffield Theater Bankrupt
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Sheffield, Ala. — Motion pictures
are not profitable for a Sheffield
theater, for it has filed a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy in the U. S.
District Court.
Charles Witters and Flora Wit-
ters, who conducted the Liberty filed
the petition, stating that their as-
sets amount to $10,200, of which
they claim an exemption of $200 on
household goods and furniture, with
their liabilities amovmting to ap-
proximately $11,558.20. This is said
to be the first moving picture bank-
ruptcy filed in the federal court in
considerable time.
Maybe to-mor-
row's meeting of
film folk with Se-
cretary of the Ini
terior Lane, . mayi
start something
Who knows?
New Marsh Film Almost Ready
The second of the Alargucritc
Marsh-Harry Grossman series is
"Face to Face."
Bell in Town
Don J. Bell, formerly of the old
firm of Bell & Howell, one of the
pioneers of the industry is in New
York stopping at the Astor. Mr.
Bell has been out of the game for
some years but is naturally very
much interested in developments of
the industry.
He made predictions that the pre-
sent prosperity would continue and
that the peak would probably be
reached in 1923-24 in view of the
fact that the War Saving Stamps
arc redeemable in 1923. "This will
put in circulation approximately a
billion dollars," said Mr. Bell, "and
most of this money will be spent
because the holdings of saving
stamps are in the hands of the small
investor or individual whose general
tendency is to save on a small basis.
Of course, the government may is-
sue low priced bonds to take up
some of the saving stamp funds,
but the great bulk of this money
can be expected to be spent."
Character Pictures Chartererd
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Character Pictures Corp
has been chartered at $150,000. It;,
corporators are: A. W. Plummer
C. W. Buck, and D. I. Shapiro.
Character will make six produo
tions a vcar, as noted.
Zierler Buys "Sacred Flame"
Sam Zierler of Commonwealtl
Film has purchased "The Sacrec
Flame" with Emily Stevens ant
Muriel Ostriche for New York anc
northern New Jersey.
Jans Buys Novel for Tell
Jans Pictures, Inc., have purchasec
"Nothing a Year" by J. Belmont
Davis for Olive Tell.
Knoles Signs Long Term Contract
Harley Knoles, who is directing
Dorothy Dalton in "Half an Hour,"
has signed a long term contract with
Famous Players-Lasky to direct
Paramount Artcraft pictures.
Schallenberger in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Cal. — W. E. Schal-
lenberger of Arrow Film is here ne-
gotiating with independent pro-
ducers for releasing contracts for
1920.
Siegfried Rose Dies
Siegricd Rose, brother of Morris
Rose, president of Pioneer died sud-
denly yesterday in the Longacre
Bldg. of heart disease.
Bandit Stuff "Out"
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington — Interstate transpor
tation of "blood and thunder" mov-
ing picture films or still pictures
would be prohibited under identical
bills introduced by Senator Gore,
Democrat, Oklahoma, and Represen-
tative Herrald, Republican, Okla-
homa. Senator Gore said he pre-
sented the measure by request.
The bill would affect all pictures
depicting the activities of former
convicts, bandits, train robbers or
other outlaws. Those violating its
provisions would upon conviction be
subject to fines of $5,000 to $10,000,
or imprisonment.
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Goldwyn Issues Booking Chart
Goldwyn has issued broadcast to
exhibitors a booking chart, pocket
size with an outline of the Goldwyn
program for 1920 and plenty of white
space on which to take notes for
each week's bookings.
All the worthwhile pos-
ter talent that shows itself
in the moving picture pos-
ter field is promptly ab-
sorbed by the RITCHEY
organization. Having
reached the pinnacle of
success we mean to stay
there!
RITCHEY
UTHO. CORP.
406 W. 31st St.,N.Y.. Phone Cbcbca 8388
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DAILY
Saturday, January 10, 19i
Patlle]SIe^vs
No. 3
KOCKlOltn, II.L.— This is not an A.
K. V. cuniii at Archangel, but Camp
<irant at zero weather. The boys in
inid-wlnter array, line up for review by
General Pershing.
PASADENA, CAI..— Blossom pageant
defies high cost of flowers — a most gor-
geous floral parade marks the 31st An-
nual Kose Tournament.
CHICAGO, ILL.— AVorld's largest lift-
bridge completed — it is 285 ft. above
water, and is balanced by sy^ million-
pound counterweights.
JUAREZ, MEXICO— Mexican general
greets U. S. Chief of Staff at Juarez.
General Escobar received Colonel Glover
at Headquarters.
NEW YORK CITY- Over .500 aliens are
held at Ellis Island for second "whole-
sale deportation — scenes of "Red" pris-
oner.s in mess hall.
PASADENA, CAE.— East and AVcst
clash on gridiron — Harvard's football
team .iourneys across continent to play
the University of Oregon. Over 30,-
000 see the Big Game.
NEW YORK CITY— Off for target prac-
tice! Warships of the .\tlantic Fleet leave
for winter maneuvers at Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
JERSEY CITY, N. J —75,000,000 quarts
of whiskey 1 This is nation's present
stock which distillers are making every
effort to ship abroad.
MEN'S STYLES FOR 1930—
The Wet Belt.
The Quart Hat.
Up-to-date costumes now carry a
unique innovation.
Okmulgee Hands Strike
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Okmulgee, Okla. — Stage hands and
operators at the Cozy and Yale thea-
ters have gone out cm strike because
of faihirc to agree on a new working
contract.
The men l:>elong to the stage hands
union.
tod
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To Build in Monroe
Monroe, La. — Saenger Amusement
Co. will erect a large house here,
to cost about $250,000.
"U-35", Alexander Film Release
"Log of the U-,?S" the C. B. Price
war iilm is the first release of the
Alexander Film Corp. which takes
over part of the fourth floor of the
Lcavitt Bldg. Feb. 1.
Alexander has New York and
northern Jersey rights.
Beyfuss Given Watch
The Lew Cody Co., the Sydney
Cohan Co. and L. J. Gasnier have
just presented Alexander Beyfuss of
Robertson Cole with a platinum
watch, hexagon in shape in apprecia-
tion of his co-operation. The watch
was suitably inscribed.
Moss Takes Over the Dyckman
B. S. Moss assumes control of the
Dyckman theater, at 207th St. and
Sherman Ave. through arrangement
with John G. Jermon.
Extensive alterations will be made
in the interior and exterior of the
theater. The picture policy will be
continued for the present but vaude-
ville will be added later.
This makes Moss's sixth theater
in New York while four are under
construction.
Moss Unit Increases Capital
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Albany— The B. S. Moss Theatri-
cal Enterprises of Manhattan have
increased capital from $500 to
$50,000.
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow'
REASON No. 8
Dempsey beat Willard but
there are enough punches in
one episode of "The Scream-
ing Shadow" to put Dempsey
to sleep. Watch for Reason
No. 9 to-morrow.
^BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights conlrolled by Apollo Trading Corp. , 220 W. 48th St.
Osso Building Studio
{Continued from Page 1)
arrangements for the buHding of a
studio in the Parisian suburbs that
will cost' close to $1,000,000.
The new company with its French
interests will build theaters in
France modeled along the lines of
the theaters in this country. Osso
has signed a star to go to France
to produce but he is not at liberty
to mention her name as she is still
under contract to another producer.
Osso himself will make two trips to
this country yearly and spend the
rest of the time in France where he
has opened a projection room with
modern appliances. He plans to take
care of the foreign business of Amer-
ican producers as well as his own
activities.
Increase Capital by $400,000
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Cincinnati, O. — An increase from
$200,000 to $600,000 has been made
in the capital stock of the Phoenix
Amusement Co., and the highest
amount of indebtedness is raised
from $100,000 to $1,000,000. By
amending the articles of incorpora-
tion, two members have been added
to the board of directors which now
totals nine. John B. Elliott is pres-
ident of the company which is re-
ported to be negotiating for the
Lexington and Ben Ali, here.
Templar Saxe and William Eville
have been added to the cast of "Oil,"
the new Gu}' Empey special.
Cook Bros. Will Build
Superior, Wis.— Cook Brothers, i
Duluth, Minn., owners and operatd
of the Grand plan to construct
theater here to cost $500,000.
FOR SALE
COMPLETELY EQUIPPED STUDIO
EVERYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE
or
Will sell electrical equipment separately — ' This
includes latest type of lighting equipment as
follows: —
6 Tilting Lamps or counter balance stands
2 Double Deck Equipments
2 100-Ampere spot lights
3 50-Ampere overheads
2 Top lights with funnels
Total capacity 650 Amperes.
All equipment new and either D. G. or A. G., also
a complete motor generator outfit of 1,000 Am-
peres capacity.
Address Box A-25, care of Wid's
'•aturday, January 10, 1920
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ONOGRAMS
t^e VISUAL NEWS gf
I ALL THE WORLD
■ HARVARD BEATS OREGON AT
OOTBAEl, — Invaders win bier contest
' aged at Rose Tournament at Pasadena,
tlifornia.
: REPUBLICAN WOMEN HOED SES-
: (ON — Five liundred members of party
„Jtend committee meeting in Chicago to
scuss i>latform and candidates.
,; PERSHING INSPECTS SIXTH DIVI-
(ON — Head of A. E. F. makes call at
;'»mp Grant, 111., and is welcomed by
i en. Franklin Bell.
, REOPEN "T" WHARF TO FISHER-
,!S— BOSTON ONLY— Trawler Isly, for-
' erly French mine sweeper comes into
I ttston with first big catch.
CAPITAL GOES SKATING— First near
ro weather in two years freezes great
i^ial basin and Washington turns out
r sport.
( SECRETARY BAKER IS COUNTED—
i: ead of census bureau walks into office
' war department head and asks a lot
:; personal questions.
; -ARMY ATHLETES DIP IN SEA— Four
indred runners of Olympic Club, San
rancisco troop down to ocean and keep
S till they find themselves submerged.
BABY DAY WITH 7th CAVALRY—
rumpeter calls seven of regiments new
ibes to cliristening ceremony at Fort
JELLICOE MAKES OFFICIAL CALLS
[Famous British Admiral calls on Sec-
tary Daniels at Washington and makes
/luaintance of Vice-President Marshall.
HviLL STOP WOOD ALCOHOL SALE
Col. Daniel C. Roper, commissioner of
|ternal revenue, who besides wood al-
,hol, keeps the country dry and gets the
*> cream soda tax.
UNVEIL MEMORIAL TO ROBEHT
URNS — Not used in Boston edition,
ottish societies march to Fenway to
dicate statue to famous poet of tlielr
.tive land.
ATLANTIC FLEET SAILS FOR MA-
jEUVERS — From New York, Boston and
Hampton Roads the big vessels steam
-uthward. Kinograms camera man
:ikes trip.
CANADIAN INVALIDS RUSH FOR
EDICINE— Crowds of ailing folk at
'ncouver, B. C, line up at government
|uor store with prescriptions.
, rOBOGGANING IN TORONTO— Win-
'r sports are at their height in Canad-
'■ city and hundreds make their way
: the slides.
DISTRIBUTED BY
REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTING
CORPORATION
Protection Abroad
{Continued from Page 1)
ducers ve*t the right of registration
in the agent who controls the pro-
duct for a short period of years,
after the expiration of the period the
registration right is vested in the
agent and not the company. Ac-
cording to Langner, the product of
that company cannot be imported in-
to the country under the trade mark
unless through the agent who origin-
ally applied for the registration.
Inquiries levelled at a number of
the leading producers resulted in the
information that the larger manu-
facturers are aware of the peculiari-
ties existing under the I^erne Con-
vention and therefore insert a clause
in all contracts requiring the trade
mark to be registered in the name
of the corporation.
Apparently, Langner's warning is
more aptly applicable to the smaller
producers and distributors.
Manitoba Censors Use Axe
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Can.- — The Manitoba
censors have been cutting pictures
with alarming regularity and exhib-
itors are at their wits ends to know
what to do to stop the menace to
their trade. The mania is increasing
while the exhibitors are doing their
best to furnish the most excellent
pictures. Not a picture is overlooked
by the censors. The exhibitors and
exchanges are preparing a reckon-
ing with the Norris government
when the time comes.
New Houses Must Be Fireproof
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Providence, R. I. — A new law
issed by the City Council here
akes it imperative for all who
lild new theaters here to make
lem fireproof. Exceptions are floor-
g boards, cappings to balcony
onts and the portion of the stage
5or used in working scenery or
:her mechanical apparatus. These
ay be of wood.
iorge Bros. House for Manitowac
Manitowac, Wis. — George Bros.
11 erect a theater, seating 1,000, to
St $150,000.
AT LIBERTY
Assistant Director
One who can take care of
everything in the production
of a feature.
Address Box B-41— c/o Wid's
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeU 3607 Bryant
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Following wire
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Lewis Leaves for Coast
Mitch Lewis left for California
yesterday with his mother. He will
start work on his first production for
Metro release upon his arrival there.
Tanzer United Detroit Manager
Detroit- — Alfred Tanzer who has
been attached to the Milwaukee of-
fice of United has been promoted
to the managership of United here.
Barbee's Loop Theater Delayed
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago— Delay in securing iron
has delayed the opening of Barbee's
Loop Theater, on Monroe Street.
A large electric sign has been
erected over the entrance and the
house will be finished it is said by
February 1.
K. and B. Plans Indefinite
A report published in a vaude-
ville paper that the distribution of
the "Big Five" product had been of-
fered to Kessel and Bauman, was
emphatically denied yesterday by
James R. Grainger, personal repre-
sentative of Marshall Neilan who
stated that if the proposition had
been tendered K. and B. he surely
would have known about it.
Adam Kessel, when asked about
the report, stated:
"We have been tendered a number
of propositions but as yet we have
decided upon nothing. Mr. Bauman
and myself are going to Californiai
some time toward the middle or end
of the month, we don't know just
when. It is quite sure that nothing
will be definitely gotten under at
months to come."
Mahon to Build Studios
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Salt Lake City. Utah — According
to reports, John W. Mahon of New
York, who is here, will build mov-
ing picture studios near Culver City,.
Cal., to cover 85 acres. There will
be 14 studios seven of which wilE
use artificial lighting.
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SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE OPENED AT THE SUN THEATRE
TODAY AND PACKED THEM IN LIKE SARDINES ALL DAY
AND EVF:NING STOP FROM ORCHESTRA PIT TO ROOF
EVERY SEAT WAS CONTINUALLY FILLED MANY SITTING
TWO IN A SEAT STOP OUR LARGE INNER AND OUTER
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Features Reviewed
Norma Talmadge in
A DAUGHTER OF TWO WORLDS
First National Page 2
Viola Dana in THE WILLOW TREE
Metro Page 3
James J. Corbett in . .THE PRINCE OF AVENUE A
Universal Page 7
SKY-EYE
Sol Lesser Page 9
George Walsh in THE SHARK
Fox Page 11
Edith Roberts in THE TRIFLERS
Universal Page 13
Alice Brady in THE FEAR MARKET
Realart Page 16
Taylor Holmes in. .NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Metro Page 17
Corinne Griffith in.... THE TOWER OF JEWELS
Vitagraph Page 19
Norma Talmadge in SHE LOVES AND LIES
Select — Selznick Page 21
THE EXPLOITS OF A GERMAN SUBMA-
RINE—U-35
C. B. Price Co., Inc Page 23
Edward Earle and Gladys Hulette in HIGH SPEED
Hallmark Page 26
SHORT STUFF Page 27
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Loew takes control of Metro Pictures Corp.
Loew to build in Chicago in conjunction with Jones,
Linick and Schaefer.
United States Photoplay Corp. offering stock for sale
to exhibitors.
Tuesday
lliree millions involved in Loew-Mctro deal.
Robertson-Cole take over Hallmark exchanges.
Theda Bara to appear in stage production for A!
Woods.
First National official claims producers force films
containing advertising on exhibitors.
Wednesday
C. B. Price claims duping in connection with official
German submarine pictures.
Lawrence Langner, trade mark attorney, says foreign
trade marks of American producers are being pi-
rated.
Reported Al Kaufman will enter producing field as
independent.
Thursday
George Loane Tucker, producer of "The Miracle Man,"
files suit against Mayflower and Famous Players, al-
leging violation of contract, etc.
A. J. .Small, Canadian theatrical man, missing. Friends
fear foul play.
National Screen Service to offer novelty trailer to
exhibitors. Has exclusive contract with leading
producers for material.
Friday
Australasian Films about to merge with J. C. William-
son. Would give combine 60 Australian theaters.
Clark-Cornelius Chaplins switched from Hallmark dis-
tribution to Republic.
Plans being perfected for meeting with Secretary of
the Interior Lane regarding "Americanization"
drive via films.
Saturday
Adolphe Osso completing details of big French com-
pany. Building studio in Paris.
Big producers protected on trade mark registration in
foreign countries.
Reported Famous Players will drop Industrial Dep't.
Maxwell Karger of Metro coming east shortly. Will
produce here.
There is an index in this issue
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Sunday, January 11, 1920
Star Puts Over Initial First National Production in Good Style
Norma Talmadge in
"A DAUGHTER OF TWO WORLDS"
First National
DIRECTOR James Young
AUTHOR Leroy Scott
SCENARIO BY James Young and Edmund"
Goulding.
CAMERAMAN David Abel
AS A WHOLE Gives the star a chance to dis-
play considerable versatility and has been
given satisfactory presentation.
STORY Contains frequent conveniences and im-
plausibilities that will get laughs; however,
it does reach the high spots of emotion once
or twice.
DIRECTION Deserves credit for welding a
none too impressive piece of fiction into a
fairly attractive picture.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Usually clear
CAMERA WORK Several attractive close-ups
STAR Made a striking appeal during emotional
moments, especially; made the most of cir-
cumstances.
SUPPORT Jack Crosby not strong enough op-
posite for star's personality; capable cast.
EXTERIORS Didn't figure much
INTERIORS Conventional
DETAIL Unnecessary repetition in titles
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Poor girl breaks into
society after jumping bail on a forgery charge
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION
In "A Daughter of Two Worlds" Miss Talmadge
makes her initial appearance under the First National
banner and while the spectator will not be disap-
pointed with the production or the work of the star
herself, the picture really does not make the impres-
sion that some of Miss Talmadge's former vehicles
have. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the main
efifort seems to have been given to the development of
the plot.
The action advances at a logical pace and although
there are one or two convenient bits, it will be for-
given for this is preferable to a session of tiresome
and draggy sequences that add nothing but footage.
As a whole "A Daughter of Two Worlds" will sat-
isfy the majority and especially admirers of the star.
There are minor points in production and detail that
may not be noticed by the casual observer except in
one scene — that in the court room — ^the judge asks for
the parents of the prisoner and forthwith two men
make their way to the front. This got a laugh at the
Strand. The titles were childish and a continual ref-
erence to "her other world" kind of jarred.
Norma is mixed up in a forgery case at the opening
of the story and in order that his daughter may grow
up to live a life different from that in which she has
been reared, her father, Black Jerry, the owner and
proprietor of a notorious dance hall, affects her es-
cape with the aid of Uncle George, a life-long friend
who furnishes the bail.
Shero is established in a fashionable boarding school
where she is the room-mate of Sue Harrison. Norma
and Sue become chums and during the holidays Norma
is invited to Sue's home and hero pops up in the form
of Sue's brother, Kenneth. As a result of the visit
shero becomes engaged to Kenneth and on the eve of
her wedding, her accomplice in the forgery case at-
tempts to blackmail her but shero's father comes to
the rescue.
Kenneth's father is in the contracting business and
Sam Conway, his silent partner, in order to save him-
self from an exposition of his unscrupulous deals, kills
the man who has threatened him and throws the guilt
upon Harry Edwards. Norma had known Edwards
in the old days and at the time of the murder was in
his company. To save him from the chair shero dis-
closes her past life to her fiance but love triumphs
with the customary fade-out.
Should Please Admirers of the Star and Win Her Some New Friends
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
For admirers of Miss Talmadge "A Daughter of Two
Worlds" will be sure to please, for the part played by
the star permits of unlimited opportunity for a display
of versatility, first as the daughter of a dance hall
keeper, then as a meek little school girl and finally as-
suming a more mature demeanor when she is con-
fronted with disaster.
This is the star's first production for First National
and while it is not ?>§ pretentious a§ some of her for-
mer offerings, her work is quite satisfactory. It
might be well, however, for First National to secure
a better title writer than the one who wrote those in
"A Daughter of Two Worlds."
You have plenty of opportunity and material for
catchlines and they can be used to advantage for at-
tracting new fans for the star and strengthening those
she has already won. Make a special appeal to the
women, for they like this kind of stuff.
Sunday, January 11, 1920
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Exceptionally Artistic and Novel Adaptation of Stage Play
Viola Dana in
"THE WILLOW TREE"
Metro
SUPERVISED BY Maxwell Karger
DIRECTOR Henry Otto
AUTHORS J. H. Benrino and Harrison Rhodes
SCENARIO BY June Mathis
CAMERAMAN John Arnold
AS A WHOLE A decided novelty with wonder-
fully beautiful settings and wholly artistic at-
mosphere.
STORY Adaptation of well-known stage play;
has barely enough force for photoplay ma-
terial.
DIRECTION Has shown individuality and in-
genuity in artistry and technique.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very beautiful
LIGHTINGS Splendid; some marvelous effects
CAMERA WORK Meritorious indeed
STAR Tip-toes around like a true maid of the
Orient; the part doesn't call for any excep-
tional effort.
SUPPORT Pell Trenton was in love with "poor
butterfly" all right, but you'd never know it
to look at him; Japanese characters all excel-
lent.
EXTERIORS A wealth of beautiful scenes of
Japanese gardeners, bridges and by-ways.
INTERIORS Afford a good deal of the novelty
DETAIL Titles too "wordy"; art designs very
pretty.
CHARACTER OF STORY Japanese legend af-
fords basis for slight love story.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,000 feet
The popularity of the play and its star, Fay Bainter,
will be one of the big pulling powers of the screen ver-
sion of "The Willow Tree." And it is safe to say
that Metro has given to the story a production lavish
in settings and artistic effects. No effort has appar-
ently been spared nor money stinted in a desire to
make "The Willow Tree" the novel spectacle which
the finished production presents.
There is a strikingly realistic Japanese atmosphere
to the entire offering — the interiors with their paper-
like partitions and sliding doors ; the exteriors with
their unique bridges and beautiful gardens.
Some truly lovely lighting effects are particularly
adapted to this sort of film ; notably the silhouette
scenes. The photography is especially fine through-
out and adds much to the splendor of the production.
Pell Trenton is seeking forgetfulness in the land of
the lotus where he chances in the shop owned by an
image maker, O-Riu's (Viola Dana's) father. Pell
greatly admires the carved figure of a beautiful girl
which Tomotada, the image maker, refuses to sell be-
cause of the mythical legend connected with the tree
from which it was carved.
But Tomotado has a son — a son of modern Japan —
who aspires to a college career in America. A more
or less comedy tint supposed to reflect upon the son
falls flat of humor and the character seemed superflu-
ous. Tomotado arranges a marriage for his daughter
whereby he will secure the money necessary for his
son's education.
O-Riu disappears to avoid the marriage and in order
to return the money which has already been spent, the
image maker sells Pell the figure of the princess of the
Willow Tree. O-Riu goes to Pell's home, hides the
figure, and arranges herself in its place. Pell has been
told that according to the legend the princess will
come to life if a mirror is placed in her hands. At
any rate hero is "from Mizzouri" and gets right at the
experiment.
The charm works and when the call to war comes,
hero refuses to leave his new found love but accord-
ing to the myth the princess goes back to her wooden
self leaving hero free to go to war only to return four
years later and find her waiting.
An Especial Appeal to Those Who Admire Photoplay Novelties
Box Office Analysis
First of all it is safe to say that there are numer-
ous possibilities for putting over "The Willow Tree."
There is the title of a well-known stage play, the name
of Viola Dana, star in the screen version, and many
opportunities for bo.x office attraction and lobby dis-
play.
You can always number a goodly majority who go
in for oriental flavor and regardless of its particular
atmosphere you can go the limit on the novelty end
for the Exhibitor
of it. "The Willow Tree" is decidedly the most novel
and fantastic piece produced in many months.
Here's your chance to get in a musical score for
there are numerous compositions, relating to the Ori-
ent that your patrons will recognize and that fit in
very well with the story, for instance, "Poor Butter-
fly," the favorite of the Hippodrome show a few years
ago, but still a pleasant memory. Japanese costumes
for your ushers will dress it up some more and you
can l)urn incense to add to the Oriental atmosphere.
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A Vitagraph Special Production
with the same cast of principals praised by press
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in this superlative screen production which is des'
tined to be one of the really big pictures of 1920.
''Slaves of Pride'*
is a powerful preachment against Love of Self.
It breaks down the fence that people erect about
the person of wealth. It arraigns false pride —
it glorifies pride of the right fibre.
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Look Out For Family Squabbles In Your Audience!
HKHK'S a picture so true to life that husbands
will say to wives, "That's you!" and before
the picture's over the wives will think they've been
complimented. Do you know men who spend
more than they earn? Do you know any wives who
spend more than their husbands earn? Or want
to spend more? Or talk about other women who
do spend more? Do you know any real, ordinary
human beings like the most of us ?
They're the kind of people who'll throng to see
"Tile Thirteenth Commandment." And the whole
world's full of 'em !
From the great romantic novel by Rupert Hughes
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Very Stagey Production But Comedy and Star's Fight Will Register
With Some
James J. Corbett in
"THE PRINCE OF AVENUE A"
Universal
DIRECTOR Jack Ford
AUTHORS Charles T. and Frank M. Dazey
SCENARIO BY Charles J. Wilson, Jr.
CAMERAMAN John Brown
AS A WHOLE Very stagey production but
star's fight and comedy touches will get it by
with transient audiences.
STORY Plot is extremely elemental and fails
to generate any great suspense.
DIRECTION Never very realistic
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Nothing unusual
CAMERA WORK Good
INTERIORS Satisfactory
EXTERIORS "Avenue A" setting not at all
modern.
STAR Is interesting; beats up a dozen men
single-handed in the climax.
SUPPORT Average
DETAIL Generally poor; all atmosphere striven
for is terribly obvious ; star not mussed up at
all after his fight; night scenes brilliantly
lighted and not tinted.
CHARACTER OF STORY More or less un-
couth Irishman wins hand of mayoralty can-
didate's daughter.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,500 feet
Jack Ford produced "The Prince of Avenue A" out
in California and from the looks of the east side New
York scenes he had never been nearer the metropolis
than the Hollywood studios when he staged it. The
Avenue A setting is the stagiest one could imagine
and what with its horse cars, a remnant of other days,
and the modern clothes the leads wear, the spectator
encounters a bad case of incongruity.
This may not stand out before audiences outside the
city but certainly most people are going to catch the
terrible stagey atmosphere that shrouds the whole
production. When there are more than two or three
players on the screen at one time, the action imme-
diately becomes stilted, obvious and very plainly "di-
rected." There's little that is natural about the run-
ning of the entire picture.
However it is quite possible that the low-brow hu-
mor introduced at various places during the action and
the- fight staged by the star at the climax will appeal
to those audiences who just want to be amused for a
while before they catch their train or make another
sale. There's nothing new about this comedy. Most
of it occurs when Corbett as Barry O'Connor attends
the society dance given by the heroine. Barry is a
model of sartorial splendor in his evening clothes
but he asks for dances without introductions, tells
one female her dress is too high, chats with the but-
ler and invites the maid to dance with him. After all
tJTis the heroine orders him from her home! A most
])olite thing for a society girl to do under the circum-
stances— not.
But it happens that Barry's father is a power in
politics and that the heroine's father wants to be
mayor of the city. So the senior O'Connor insists that
the candidate bring his daughter to an Avenue A
racket so that she may lead the grand march with
Barry, thus wiping out the young man's humiliation.
Then there's a riot when Barry's enemy insults the
girl and Barry proceeds to clean up the place, felling
at least a dozen of his opponents with his bare fists.
After it's over his shirt front is still a spotless white
and Barry has a scratch on his chin although his
knuckles are unharmed. At this show of heroics
heroine gives the air to the society fop who has been
tagging around after her and goes to Barry's arms.
Supporting Corbett are Richard Cummings, Cora
Drew, Harry Northrup, Frederick Woom, Mark Fen-
ton, George Fischer, Johnnie Cook and Lydia Yea-
mans Titus.
Not the Picture for a High-Class House With a Reputation
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Certainly this picture has no place on the screen of
a high-class theater that has a reputation to uphold.
Its many faults quite overbalance its few merits when
such a theater is considered.
On the other hand there is no denying that "The
Prince of Avenue A" will have its appeal. And this
appeal is directed largely to the low-brows and to a
certain extent the transients. Of course, no exhibitor
really likes to admit that his theater houses low-brows
but many theaters do and before such audiences the
picture will likely score and score with better eft'ect
than would a more expensive release with a better
story and more expertly staged.
Transient audiences will also find something to their
liking in this, mainly the comedy put over by the star
during his initiation into society and the fight he
stages during the climax which is also rather funny
inasmuch as it is so impossible.
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Joseph M. Schenck presents
NORMA TALMADGE
in
"SHE LOVES AND LIES"
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Lewis J. Selznick
President
Sunday, January 11, 1920
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Good Thrills Surrounded by Story and Production That are Jokes
"SKY-EYE"
William Steiner — Sol Lesser
DIRECTOR Aubrey M. Kennedy
AUTHORS. .Aubrey M. Kennedy and Louis Lewyn
SCENARIO BY Aubrey M. Kennedy
CAMERAMEN U. S. Army Photographers
AS A WHOLE Several spectacular air stunts
stand out in otherwise very poor picture.
STORY Ridiculously funny with no continuity
of action and little respect for plausibility.
DIRECTION Misses fire from first to last; all
scenes handled in crudest conceivable manner
PHOTOGRAPHY Scenes in air fairly good;
those on ground very poor.
LIGHTINGS. ...... .Ground scenes generally bad;
cameramen have paid no attention to sun.
CAMERAWORK Special stunt stuff in week-
lies has shown better camera work than this
although all thrills are fairly well handled.
LEADING PLAYERS Pretty poor actors, all
of them; army officers have important roles
in story.
EXTERIORS Include shots of aviation grounds
which interest.
INTERIORS The real thing but lighting is bad
DETAIL Picture might be improved by capable
editing; a number of scenes show flocks of
'planes in flight.
CHARACTER OF STORY Villain's efforts to
ruin father of girl who turned him down.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,500 feet
There's nothing at all to commend this picture ex-
cept several spectacular feats of daring performed in
the air by Lieutenant Russel J. Hunt, who is seen in
the title role. He certailny provides a lot of thrills
by his daring which takes form in changing from one
"plane to another by means of a rope, dropping oflf on
to a moving train from his machine, climbing out on
its wings time and again and rescuing the girl by the
rope from a drifting launch.
Outside of heartily commending all these thrills
there is nothing to be said in favor of the picture. A
story has never been more amateurishly contrived than
has that which is the basis for "Sky-Eye." Any at-
tempt to point out all its faults would necessitate
paragraph after paragraph. Suffice it to say that it
has a villain who is relentless in his persecution of
the hero, who tries in divers ways to kill him and ruin
the father of the girl who turned him down.
But the plot is never cleverly developed, it possesses
no semblance of continuity and the titles are forced
into making outlandish statements to hitch the va-
rious scenes together by the narrow thread that holds
them. Few of the villain's various acts are convinc-
ingly motivated and the manner in which he plays
havoc with army rules and regulations is so ridiculous
it's laughable.
The actors consigned to play the various roles for
the most part aren't. Harry Meyers is the best-known
in the case. He appears as the villain but it looks as
if nobody directed him and one is puzzled at times to
interpret the meaning of his expressions. Lieutenants
Hunt and Nutt of the army appear respectively as
Sky-Eye and his friend. Both are nice looking fel-
lows but neither is an actor. Others who appear are
June Keith, Thelma Kenley and Peck Miller together
with a number of other army officers who stand around
and laugh at the camera.
The photography of the ground shots is very poor
and the work of the cameramen who photographed the
air stunts has often been surpassed in special scenes
enacted for news weeklies. A number of the scenes
have been laid in the Texas oil fields and these, to-
gether with the scenes shot at the aviation field, are
interesting at first glance.
Special Mention of the Thrills May Get the Crowds In
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Airplane pictures aren't common as yet and so you
may be able to attract very large crowds by mention of
the stunts performed in "Sky-Eye" and by following
out the exploitation suggestions which the distributor
has mapped out.
And there are some crowds who may just feel good-
natured enough to laugh at the poor make-shift of a
story that they will see in the picture and applaud
the thrills.
But most audience^ have been educated up to better
things than are shown in "Sky-Eye." Even thrillers
must be treated with some expertness to drive home
their full value. And it will probably be the opinion
of most people that they have been cheated after the
picture has run its course.
Of course there is the possibility of filling your
house by sensational exploitation but a full house, if
it is dissatisfied, is even worse than an empty one.
So even though "Sky-Eye" affords all sorts of exploi-
tation possibilities, it will be best to treat it very care-
fully.
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Distributed bi| Select
Sunday, January 11, 1920
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11
Rapid Action Sea Story With Any Number of Genuine Thrills
George Walsh in
"THE SHARK"
Fox
DIRECTOR Dell Henderson
AUTHOR Thomas F. Fallon
SCENARIO BY Thomas F. Fallon
CAMERAMAN Joe Ruttenberg
AS A WHOLE Considerably better than any-
thing this star has had in quite a while.
STORY Rapid-action sea-story containing a
number of good fist fights and a big thrill in
dive of heroine from top mast of ship.
DIRECTION Generally satisfactory; has
speeded up the action to extent that story
loop-holes are not noticed.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Some pretty good sea shots
STAR Registers well in a part calling for gen-
eral agility and considerable use of fists.
SUPPORT Good with a number of interesting
character types
INTERIORS Appropriate
EXTERIORS Sea stuff generally good
DETAIL A number of weak spots in story and
a bad slip in direction but speed of action
covers these.
CHARACTER OF STORY Sailor saves shang-
haied girl from brutal sea captain.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
This is a story of the sea and has been keyed at a
very rapid pace throughout with the result that its
loop-holes will doubtless be overlooked in the ex-
citement generated by the action. Without a doubt
it is the best picture in which George Walsh has ap-
peared in some time. He has the role of a fighting
sailor and his athletic prowess and general all-around
agility are given ample play during the run of the
picture.
That the story, in some respects, approaches the
ridiculous can not be denied upon a close inspection of
its construction. That business men should see fit to
discuss the important matters on a slumming party
and request the jirivatc office of the proprietor of a
notorious dive for tlicir work, the while leaving the
licr(^in(\ tlie only woman in tlic party, "unregarded, is
beyond an ordinary mortal's conception.
Ilowever most people will pardon this impossibility
with the excuse that "they do it in the movies," and
will he content to concentrate their attention on
the many tin-ills that the picture provides. Of these
the star's fist fights winding up with his encounter
with the l)rutal captain on the deck, are by no means
the least. Spectacular indeed is the high dive taken
l)y tlie heroine from the top mast of the schooner, to
escape tlie vicious crew and the star's escape from
the police over a railroad bridge, narrowly missing
being- run down by a train, are further scenes that
provide thrills of the heartiest physical type.
Walsh is seen as Shark Rawley, a sailor on the
vessel owned and captained by the brutal Sanchez.
The two are ashore one night when Doris Selby, to-
gether with her father and business associates, are on
a slumming party. Sanchez makes off with Doris while
Shark is attempting to rescue her from another, and
immediately puts out to sea. Shark just manages to
catch the boat ajid here begins a series of furious
fights between the captain and his crew on one side
and Shark on the other, over the girl. Eventually the
ship catches fire (a fire which could have easily been
put out) and all hands are forced to the water, from
which some time later Doris and Shark are rescued.
The fights are all very well staged particularly, as
said, the one between the captain and Shark. When
this is over and the captain lies prone oh the deck.
Shark enters the cabin where the girl is hidden and
she immediately knocks him out with a bottle. This
scene is liable to get a laugh but otherwise the action
should register as intended.
Walsh is supported by Mary Hall, Robert Brod-
erick, William G. Nally, James Mack, Henry Pem-
berton and Marie Pagano.
This Should Give General Satisfaction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While "The Shark" will not likely create a new box
office record there doesn't seem to be any reason why
it shouldn't give general satisfaction to most all pho-
toplay audiences. The fights and the thrills key the
action up to a good fast tempo and the inconsisten-
cies of the plot are not glaring because of this.
In advertising "The Shark" tell them that it is a
story of the sea and that the leap of the heroine
from the top mast and the burning of the schooner
are among the picture's thrills. George Walsh has a
certain following and should be featured, mainly be-
cause in this picture he quite surpasses anything he
has done recently.
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Sunday, January 11, 1920
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13
Simple and Obvious Little Picture With a Few Entertaining Spots
Edith Roberts in
"THE TRIFLERS"
Universal
DIRECTOR W. Christy Cabanne
AUTHOR Joseph Franklin Poland
SCENARIO BY Hal Hoadley
CAMERAMAN John Leezer
AS A WHOLE Very slow moving little picture
with some entertaining moments but failing
to reach any climax.
STORY Simple, quite obvious and unable to in-
trigue the attention constantly because of
its primer-like simplicity.
DIRECTION : Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERAWORK Usual
STAR. . . Registers with appeal, youth and prettiness
SUPPORT David Butler brightest in cast; reg-
isters three or four fine laughs.
EXTERIORS Generally plain
INTERIORS Include good hotel lobby scene
DETAIL Fairly good
CHARACTER OF STORY Poor girl discovers
fast society she dreams of is shallow and in-
sincere.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Here is a picture that in its simplicity is almost
primer-h'ke and wliicli, thous^h it has a few interesting
and entertaining moments, fails to command tlic at-
tention all the way through because of this. The
story is well enough treated but a lack of illumining
incident and an absence of a sustaining inteiest handi-
cap it to no little extent. The whole st'jry is prettv
obvious even before the author has gotten into jiis
plot and so there's nothing to do Init sit and await
the foregone conclusion.
I (litli l\(jherts appears as Janet l\an<lan, a dej^arl-
nieiit store girl who longs for a fling at h.igh society.
Quite true to type she overlooks the- poor but honest
lc\ e of Dan Cassidy of the traffic squad. When Ja-
net's vacation time comes she goes to a fashionable
hotel instead of to Sullivan lake and there at a dance
slu- meets her idol, Monte Moreville.
After four days Janet goes to settle her bill and
finds it a hundred dollars. This is more than a sur-
prise to her as she thought the $25 she was asked for
her room covered a week instead of a day. Monte
conies to her rescue with the money and a proposition,
that she pose as his wife in order that he may the
better handle a blackmailing lady who threatens a
breach of promise suit.
So then Janet tastes to the full of high life but finds
to her disappointment that all its people are shallow
and insincere and, after thus risking her good name,
she goes back to the poor and still honest blue-coat.
Even the story material in hand is not treated as
well as it could be. The sudden change in character of
Monte when he proposes in reality to Janet is not in
the least convincing. And Monte's "fast" crowd
doesn't act like a natural fast crowd at all. It con-
stantly assumes a stilted attitude that almost ap-
proaches on the conventional.
Miss Roberts' characterization is really the dominat-
ing thing about the production. Not a skilled actress
by any means she, manages, however, to extract a
good deal of sympathy and some humor from her role.
David Butler's performance as the traffic cop stands
out and it's a pity his part wasn't larger. He gets
several legitimate laughs in the short space he's on the
screen. Others are Forrest Stanley, Frederick Vroom,
Lillian Langdon, Charles Arling, Oleta Ottis, Kath-
erine Kirkham, Arthur Shirley. Ben Alexander. Nell
Craig. Colin Kenny and Arthur Hoyt.
Slip It In Quietly and There Won't Be Any Strenuous Kicks
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you find yourself shy a picture you can slip "The
Triflers" in quietly and there won't be any strenuous
kicks about it. There are some scenes in it that
amuse and others that mildly interest and although
the picture is far from being a solidly dramatic piece
of entertainment, its good points will likely stand out
and get it over averagely well.
The central situation, that of a girl posing as the
wife of a society rake, can be e'aborated upon in ad-
vertising copy to advantage. Th's should attract con-
siderably. Miss Roberts' name, togeth.er with that
of David Butler should be featured. People are going
to like this leading man a lot letter a'ter seeing his
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Sunday, January 11, 1920
Badly Handled Climax Spoils Good Effect of Picture's Body
Alice Brady in
"THE FEAR MARKET"
Realart
DIRECTOR Kenneth Webb
AUTHOR Amelie Rives
SCENARIO BY Clara Beranger
CAMERAMAN George Folsey
AS A WHOLE Interesting and lavish produc-
tion of novel plot; works fascinatingly to cli-
max which slumps badly.
STORY Is motivated by a society scandal sheet;
all the action has to do with a high-class un-
derworld which is realistically pictured.
DIRECTION Speaks pretty well for Webb but
he should have treated climax with greater
sense of the dramatic.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Good effects when necessary
CAMERAWORK Noticeably good
STAR Is not given her usual big emotional op-
portunities.
SUPPORT Frank Losee as father has next larg-
est part; all support very good.
EXTERIORS Unusually appropriate and in-
clude a number of Italian exteriors.
INTERIORS Excellent
DETAIL. .. .Star's make-up poor in many close-ups
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl on trail of pro-
fessional blackmailer finds he is her father.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
This ]>ictnre certainly starts off like a wliirlwind
and gives promise of dcvelopinq- into something extra-
ordinary. But the pace is not maintained through to
the finish. In fact, it starts hitting the chutes at about
its middle and when everything has l)een prepared for
a smashing climax and you ha\ e been led to expect
something unusually dramatic, they proceed to just
walk through it and hand you a big disappointment
instead of a thrill.
The picture opens by introducing Stone and his con-
federates, the owner and operators of a blackmailing
society sheet. Large sums are paid into the company
by fearful women to keep indiscretions, either inno-
cent or real, irowi being printed. Stone's only love
is his daughter, Sylvia, played by Alice Brady, whom
he contrives to keep in Italy far awav from the scenes
of his nefarious dealings.
()f course it doesn't take a great stretch of the imag-
ination to see to what end such a beginning is headed.
Sylvia, vowing to put the paper out of business, be-
cause it directly caused the suicide of one of her dear-
est friends, enlists the aid of Oliver Ellis, publisher of
a reputable paper, and works against the scandal sheet
with the ultimate result that she discovers that its
owner is her own father.
The ending may be quite obvious at the outset but
the interest is intrigued and held to the scenes imme-
diately before the final sequence by the introduction
of a wealth of interesting detail, all of which is staged
and enacted exceedingly well. Subsequently, however,
there comes a bad slump in the action due to padding
taking the shape of scenes in which the players do a
terrible lot of walking from one side of the room to the
other, etc. Then the climax which has been ap-
proached definitely from the first fails utterly in dra-
matic power. They just walk through it. Sylvia con-
demns her father, then promises forgiveness if he will
kill the paper and the last scene shows her in the
arms of Oliver.
Aliss Brady has by no means her usual emotional
opportunities in this and doesn't give as satisfactory
an appearance as usual because of lack of makeup,
principally on her neck. The supporting cast, headed
1)\- Frank Losee, is very good and includes Richard
llatteras. Henry Mortimer, Edith Stockton, Bradley
Barker. Nora Reed, Fred Burton. Alfred Hickman and
.Sara Biala.
Star and Exploitation Possibilities Are Good
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
From the point of advertising this is a very good "The Fear Market" too extensively in ad\ertising and
drawing card for Miss Brady has come into great publicity inasmuch as it certainly will fail to live up
popularity during the last year because of her com- *° expectations, ownig to the very poor way they
bined screen and stage work. The name of the author,
the title, and the interesting manner in which it lends
handle the clima.x.
You may be able to get cleanly by with it owing to
the interesting subject matter and its unusualncss
Itself to exploitation are still other points in the pic- i^n it is really one of those pictures that sends you
ture s favor. home dissatisfied — just because they haven't gotten
However, it wouldn't be good business to boost all they could from very unusual story material.
Sunday, January 4, 1920
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Comedy Dialogue Missed in Screen Version
Taylor Holmes in
"NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH"
Metro
DIRECTOR David Kirkland
AUTHORS Frederic S. Isham and James
Montgomery.
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Jake Badaracco
AS A WHOLE Amusing comedy situations;
runs along in light humorous vein but isn't
uproarious at any time.
STORY Adapted from the stage play but spoken
dialogue is missed in screen version.
DIRECTION Worked in some good bits of wit
and managed to keep things going most of
the time.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Quite pleasing
STAR Good natured but gets into a whole lot of
trouble by telling the truth.
SUPPORT Ned Sparks good as English Lord;
entire cast well selected.
EXTERIORS Pretty shots of Long Island coun-
try estate.
INTERIORS The real thing
DETAIL Too many titles and about two reels
too long.
CHARACTER OF STORY Embarrassing mo-
ments grow out of a seemingly harmless bet.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
Like many adaptations of successful stage plays,
more especially comedies, the screen presentation of
"Nothing But the Truth" lacks the pep and the snap
of the spoken dialogue. However, what the screen
version misses in this way it gains in another for there
is. greater opportunity for realism and detail.
Complications developing out of hero's bet that he
can answer truthfully every question put to him for a
period of one week, afiford ample opportunity for
comedy situations. And his troubles are many. For
instance, a couple of suspicious wives ask some very
compromising questions about their husbands, truth-
ful answers to which pave the way for divorces.
The director has handled the story effectively and
made the most of the better spots, even working up a
degree of excitement toward the end, but as a whole
the interest isn't sufficient to hold at the same tension
all through the six reels. As a result the production
slumps badly in places and a good deal of footage is
used up with chases and "in and out" stuff.
The scene opens up at the Country Club where Bob
(Taylor Holmes), a wealthy society idler and three of
his friends are holding a truth telling discussion which
ends in a wager between Bob and his friends, each of
them betting $10,000 that hero cannot go a whole week
answering every question that's put to him, with the
truth and nothing but the truth.
When a female member of the smart set appears on
the scene Bob's friends start the ordeal going without
delay by treading on delicate ground — a lady's age.
They remark that she of the "fair and forty" variety,
does not look her age and puts the embarrassing ques-
tion to Bob but he overcomes the difficulty very nicely
by answering in French that she looks as old as she is.
The remainder of the picture deals with the hard-
ships that Bob goes through during the week that he
is on his truth-telling rampage. Things sure happen
at a house party on Long Island. There is the usual
assemblage — the society crook, the English Lord, etc.,
but in this case the Lord turns out to be a detective.
Ned Sparks played the part very amusingly. In the
end Bob wins the bet and, of course, a heart.
Glean and Wholesome Offering Suitable to Family Trade Especially
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The idea in "Nothing But the Truth" is compara-
tively new to the screen and although it isn't quite
strong enough to pull through six reels, you shouldn't
have any trouble putting it over. There are many
good comedy bits and some truly funny moments even
if the humor never reaches the riot stage.
You have plenty of exploitation ideas in the paper
put out by the producer and the fact that the play ran
for more than a season on Broadway is always a big
asset in getting over the screen version. Recall to
your folks that Willie Collier was the star in the
stage production and if any of the road companies
played your town, make a bid for the patronage of
those who saw the play.
It is safe to promise clean, wholesome comedy. It
is the sort of picture that you need not worry about if
you are catering to a family trade. Use catchlines
along the following lines: "Could you manage to tell
'Nothing But the Truth' for one week if there was
$10,000 dependent upon it? See how Taylor Holmes
does it in his latest production at the blank theater."
And NEVER, has romance been staged in
settings so thrilling, so beautiful, so astound-
ing, so absolutely unparalleled as the love
story of this Daredevil Ace and this scarcely
less courageous girl, whom you, personally,
will follow through every scene, in club
room, country home, barracks and hangar
until the tremendous climax comes two
miles above the earth!
Not a mere "stunt picture" — get that! —
the' it teems with darmg before which
airmen who have brought down their
Boches take off their hats — but a grip-
ping heart story of the best there is in
man and woman — of love and marvelous
adventure.
See it, and you'll beat the speed limit
to book it.
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THE DAREDEVIL OF THE $KIE$
UNIVERSAL-JEWEL PRODUCTION deLUXE
Pi'e^eiited by
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Average Crook Melodrama With Good Concluding Mystery Touch
Corinne Griffith in
"THE TOWER OF JEWELS"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Tom Terriss
AUTHOR Lucien Hubbard
SCENARIO BY Lucien Hubbard
CAMERAMAN Tom Molloy
AS A WHOLE Crook melodrama of average
type ; rather slight but well managed and in-
teresting throughout.
STORY Interest is well maintained throughout
and touch of mystery in the final sequence
nicely handled.
DIRECTION Shows a keen appreciation of
values of this type of story.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good except for opening
safe-breaking sequence.
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Some nice angles that help
the realistic running of the story.
STAR Plays sincerely and will attract because
of her prettiness.
SUPPORT Good; includes a number of fine
types.
INTERIORS Those in Barton's home particu-
larly nice.
EXTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Subtitles contain considerable crook
lingo.
CHARACTER OF STORY Reformation of girl
crook due kindly treatment of captor and his
son.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,051 feet
"The Tower of Jewels" is a nicely done crook melo-
drama with a mystery twist at the end and may well
be relied upon to furnish satisfactory entertainment
to most audiences. It fails to get into the class of
some of Tom Terriss' other Vitagraph subjects inas-
much as the plot is rather slight and required a good
lot of building to extend it out over five reels. Again
it contains nothing of a spectacular nature or any-
thing startlingly dramatic. On the whole it's one of
those many pictures that may be classed as average.
It hits this level all the way through.
Corinne Griffith a])pears as Emily, known among her
associates as the I'rincess of the DiamoruJs. Emily
is one of the most respected of a large gang of crooks
wliosc leader is Grimstead. She is caught while rob-
bing the home of David Barton, a wealthy dealer, who
has in his possession a famous diamond collar, known
as the Tower of Jewels. Barton ofifers her a home
and a chance to go straight and, touched by his kind-
liness, Emily decides to break away from her old
associates.
Grimstead, however, is not willing and insists that
she help him steal the diamond collar. She refuses,
whereat he threatens to expose her past to Wayne
Barton, her benefactor's son, who is unaware of her
career of crime and with whom she is in love.
On a certain night Grimstead and others of the
gang surround the house and wait their chance to en-
ter. Wayne's cousin, who is in love with him and
jealous of Emily, removes the jewel case from the
safe to throw suspicion on the girl. The crooks enter
but are frightened away by the ringing of the bell. It
is the messenger from Barton's client for the jewels.
He goes to the safe and they are not there.
Then the cousin confesses to having removed the
case and Wayne confesses to having removed the col-
lar itself as he felt sure the crooks would make another
attempt at the safe. Grimstead is shot and mortally
wounded when fleeing the police and with his dying
breath relates of the gentle birth of Emily and says
that she is just as good as the Bartons and fit to
marry Wayne.
The whole story is cut of somewhat familiar cloth
but the mysterious disappearance of the diamond col-
lar in the final sequence will have many guessing and
the clearing up of the situation leaves everyone satis-
fied.
Miss Griffith receives commendable support from
such popular members of the Vitagraph stock as
Webster Campbell, Maurice Costello, Henry Stephen-
son. Charles Craig and Charles Holton.
Play Up the Mystery of Final Sequence and This Will Draw
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This picture ought to give average satisfaction
though it is by no means anything out of the ordinary.
However there won't be any kicks on it and all you
need to worry about is to get 'em in.
A good advertising scheme would be to shape news-
paper notices and any special advertisements about
the mystery in the final reel. Relate of the disappear-
ance ot the jewels, the various parties suspected and
the ruin that will befall Emily if they are not found.
Corinne Griffith has a certain popularity in Vita-
graph pictures and her stardom is deserved. Maurice
Costello, an old favorite is in the cast, and the men-
tion of his name in the billing will doubtless attract
the real picture fans.
v;Pobert Brunton presents
J. Warren
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Swifter in its action than
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"The Joyous Liar" or "A
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Another of the beautifully
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where an assured following
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Norma Talmadge in a Light Comedy This Time
Norma Talmadge in
"SHE LOVES AND LIES"
Select — Selznick
DIRECTOR Chet Withey
AUTHOR Wilkie Collins
SCENARIO BY . .Chet Withey and Grant Carpenter
CAMERAMAN David Abel
AS A WHOLE Very much lighter than most
of this star's pictures but the trick twist of the
plot and comedy touches get it over.
STORY Gets away to a very poor start but picks
up at half-way mark.
DIRECTION Registers the comedy business
successfully.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERAWORK Good
STAR Hasn't her usual emotional opportunities
but shines well in light comedy role.
SUPPORT Conway Tearle very natural
INTERIORS Appropriate
EXTERIORS Few but very good
DETAIL People may think husband blind for
not recognizing his wife and June as the same
woman; otherwise commendable.
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl marries man
disguised as an old woman, then wins his
love as a young girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,555 feet
Very good treatment of the comedy angles of this
has made it a pleasing picture. Director Withey has
injected a lot of spirit into the last half of the picture
and the results are that it holds the interest, though
through entirely different means than the majority
of Norma Talmadge's pictures. "She -Loves and
Lies" affords her none of the emotional opportunities
tlian tlie authors of her previous subjects have been
careful to contrive for her.
Marie Callender, possessed of a small fortune left
her by an aged admirer, hears that Ernest Lismore is
tailing in business. Lismore had once rescued her
from a Innming building but had never seen her face.
Marie on the other hand is quite in love with him.
She visits his office in the disguise of an old woman
and proposes that he marry her to save his business
and that she may come into possession of the rest of
her money. Desperate, Lismore consents.
He lives quite apart from his wife and Marie now
finds herself in the position of loving a husband who
is unaware of her real identity. So she poses then as
June Daye, an artist, and manages very successfully
to win his love in this guise. Then it's only a matter
of letting Lismore know that his wife and June are
one and the same and this is done with good humor-
ous sense and the picture closes.
Miss Talmadge makes a very charming figure of
Marie Callender and of June Daye and is at first quite
well disguised as the grand 6\d dame. But when she
removes her spectacles and disregards her limp most
people are going to fear for Lismore's eyesight as it
seems impossible for him not to recognize her as the
same June he is in love with. In this respect the pic-
ture again savors of the one-reel comedy.
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Norma Talmadge's Name is Enough to Draw the Crowds
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Norma Talmadge in
"SHE LOVES AND LIES"
Select — Selznick
Norma Talmadge's position in stardom is undis-
puted and the mere showing of her name above a
theater suffices to draw the crowds. It will draw here
too, certainly when it is coupled with the splendid
title, "She Loves and Lies." At the same time, how-
ever, the title is somewhat misleading. It suggests
an entertainment of a substantially dramatic order
which the body of the pictflre fails to give.
It would be diplomatic therefore to mention the fact
that this picture is a comedy and tell the people to
come and see that Miss Talmadge is every bit as good
in a comedy role as she is in a heavy dramatic one.
Catch lines written around the central situation of the
story in a light style will also serve to attract atten-
tion and bring people to the box office. Conway
Tearle is a popular leading man, particularly among
the women, so it might be a good idea to mention
him in the billing.
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DUSTIN FARNUM
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L. GUY WILKY
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"The Tree of Life"
WILLIAM E. FILDEW
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"The Virgin of Stamboul"
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"Bonnie Bonnie Lassie"
PAUL P. PERRY
Now Photographing
GEORGE H. MELFORD
Current Release
"Every woman"
HENRY CRONJAGER
Photographing for
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"The Rivers End"
CHARLES ROSHER
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MARY PICKFORD
"Pollyana"
E. G. PALMER
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Sunday, January 4, 1920
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A Genuine Record of the Destruction Wrought by a German U-Boat
"THE EXPLOITS OF A GERMAN SUBMARINE
— U-35"
C. B. Price Co., Inc.
DIRECTOR Former German Government
AUTHOR Former Admiral Von Tirpitz
CAMERAMAN Official German photographer
AS A WHOLE Ghastly closeup of horror of sea
warfare.
STORY The sinking of allied ships
PHOTOGRAPHY Wonderful considering the
circumstances under which the various scenes
were photographed.
LIGHTINGS Sufficient to catch all the horrible
details.
CAMERA WORK Marvelously close views of
giant ships sinking beneath the water.
STAR War
SUPPORT Commander and crew of the U-35
EXTERIORS All open sea shots
INTERIORS None
DETAIL Includes demonstration of how the
U-boats worked during war.
CHARACTER OF PRODUCTION Terrible
but it will surely attract.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 1,800 feet
These pictures, photographed by an official camera-
man of the former German government during the war
and intended only for the eyes of the German public,
are the most gruesomely fascinating that have ever
been shown on the screen. The two reels show the
sinking of about six British merchant ships carrying
svipplies to the allied armies in France, having put out
to sea from various allied ports. The sinkings were
photographed from the deck of the U-35, the under-
sea craft which accounted for a hundred allied ships
on one trip alone.
The sinkings are all approximately the same. Each
sequence begins showing the U-boat on the ocean's
surface, the giant vessel having already surrendered.
A boat puts out from the submarine to take ofif avail-
able sujjplies of food and water and a bomb is placed
in the hold. From the deck of the submarine the
camera clicks ofif the moments until the bomb has
done its deadly work and then the ship settles.
It seems slow but in reality the entire bombing
and sinking of the ship is done with miraculous rapid-
ity. When the bombs fail on their mission of destruction
the submarine's deck gun is trained on the helpless
craft at the water line and a few shots into the boilers
complete its destruction. Torpedoes are not often
used on a ship as helpless as these. They are too
expensive.
Intermingled with shots of these half-dozen sink-
ings are intimate views of the submarine's crew. It
was under the command of Lieutenant Arnauld de le
Perrc. The vie>vs include close-ups of the lieu-
tenant and his aides crossing ofif the names of the
ships they have destroyed from Lloyd's sea register
and also scenes of the captured British captains air-
ing themselves on deck.
It is ghastly to think that from all the hundred
ships sunk on the U-35's trip, only five prisoners were
taken ! Considering this the scenes of the German
crew disporting themselves in the water on a calm day
strike one as rather satirical.
The camera work in the sinking scenes is remark-
able. The water is always calm and there is no rock-
ing of the submarine. At times the camera seems so
close to the doomed vessels that it would seem that
the photographer could have reached out and touched
their sides. The character of the photography, too,
is clear and none of the morbid details of each sink-
ing is lost to the spectator.
The subtitling of the two reels was done by Terry
Ramsaye and his wording of the inserts is approp-
riate indeed.
These Will Certainly Draw and Hold Crowds Breathless
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
These pictures will certainly draw the people. They
will come for curiosity's sake if for no other. They
will probably enter the theater with the idea that you
are trying to put a fake over on them. But they
will go out knowing that the scenes are as real as
night and day.
They are so unusual that it is not probable that any
exhibitor will receive public censure for showing
them. But they certainly don't make one feel at all
happy. In fact they sort of sicken the spectator.
But at the same time everyone is going to consider
himself privileged at having seen them no matter how
ghastly they are or how ghastly their effect is.
Be sure to state in your advertising that the pictures
are genuine, that they were taken only for German
eyes, and that they were brought to this country quite
b}" chance.
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Index from Sept. 28, 1919 to January 4, 1920
There will be an index in Wid's every three months
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Oct. 19 A Damsel in Distress (Capellani) 21
26 The Moonshine Trail (Blackton ) 3
Nov. 9 The Gay Old Dog (Henley Prod.) 21
16 Desert Gold (B. B. Hampton-E. F. Warner-Hodkinson). . 21
30 The Bandhox (Hodkinson) 5
Dec. 7 Dawn (Blackton) 11
The Right to Lie (Capellani) 18
It Fighting Cressy (J. D. Hampton) 5
.; The Prince and Betty (J. D. Hampton) 6
The A. B. C. of Love (Acme) 11
Eve in Exile (American) 21
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Hodkinson) 23
The Joyous Liar (Hodkinson) 27
21 The Capitol ( Artco-Hodkinson ) 25
My Husband's Other Wife (Blackton) 29
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Sunday, January 11, 1920
Nothing Much to Talk About Except Some Good Auto Racing Stuff
Edward Earle and Gladys Hulette in
"HIGH SPEED"
Hallmark
DIRECTOR Charles Miller
AUTHOR Clinton H. Stagg
SCENARIO BY ' John J. Glavey
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE.. Works up to a fairly good
climax but the end is obvious at the very
beginning.
STORY Features automobile racing and has
slight romance that doesn't thrill ; drags badly
at times.
DIRECTION Deserves credit for the way he
has handled the bigger moments and the rac-
ing sequences.
PHOTOGRAPHY Not the best
LIGHTINGS Very bad at times
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STARS Carry on an annoyingly shy love affair;
fill the requirements of their respective roles
SUPPORT No one deserves special mention
EXTERIORS Some good race track scenes
INTERIORS Studio sets
DETAIL Nothing terribly wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero suffers much
hardship for the sake of a woman he doesn't
know.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,636 feet
The only thing that will save this is the racing-
sequence for the director has put over a few good
stunts. One bit particularly is very well handled and
furnishes a momentary thrill. A small racer, making
91 miles an hour, skids, dashes off the track and
crashes into a tree. This has been well directed and
the film has been cut so that the accident seems de-
cidedly real and happens as unexpectedly as might
occur in reality.
The titles are hopelessly hackneyed and the attempts
at comedy are pathetic. The writer must have had
a bad case of "wordorites" and his humor ran som:-
thing like this : "He can't catch it ; he can't even catch
cold."
And where do they get these heroes? Great
stuff! Folks are going to wonder how they do it.
Eddie Earle, winner of the "Vanderbilt Sweepstakes,"
gives up his title and loses his qualifications just be-
cause some woman whom he doesn't even know, begs
him not to expose the fact that her husband framed the
race although hero had nothing to do with it.
Besides having such an impossible hero it is the
kind of a story that the audience has all doped out
soon after the picture gets started because the minute
Eddie comes to Gladys' rescue when she is attacked
by her chauffeur, all the "movie hounds" will know
that a romance between the two will eventually close
the picture.
Shero's father rewards Eddie, who is down and
out, by employing him as chauffeur. Eddie finally
tells his employer that he is Billy Brice, ex-speed king
and disqualified from competing in any future races
on account of an alleged acceptance of bribery. She-
ro's father, manufacturer of the Rhodes automobile,
has a car entered in the forthcoming race. Shortly
before the big day an enemy contestant wrecks the
racer and the driver is seriously injured.
Gladys' married sister, the woman Eddie owes his
hard luck to, arrives and confesses that she has begged
Eddie not to deny the bribery charge which would
expose some phoney work on the part of her hubby.
This clears the winner's name and he gets his entry
card in time to go in and win the race for the Rhodes
company.
Play Up the Sport Idea and Make Special Appeal to the Men
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
, An audience will probably pass this off as "fairly
good" and the thing that you should confine your
pi-omises to is the auto sequence which is the best
thing in the production. You can say it contains some
real race track atmosphere with all the excitement
and confusion which is part of the big races. This
part has been well photographed and there are some
good shots taken on the track with the machines in
action.
Make your appeal to the men folks. They will
be interested from the sport end of it and
They will be interested from the sport end of it and
for the women you can say something about hero
winning the race and winning the girl, or work up
some catchlines which you think are best suited to win
your folks' attention.
If you care to use the names of the players give,
Edward Earle his share of publicity. In case you have'
played any of Vitagraph's O'Henry pictures, your
patrons will recall Earle as the pleasing hero of these
films. Miss Hulette's name may be familiar although
she has not done very much recently.
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"Paramount Industrial Magazine," Famous Players
Industrial rods an> now being produciMl by Famous in
conjunction with various orj^anizations and aro being i-e-
leased to the exhibitors without cost. These productions are
being distributed as advertising matter, and the first picture
of the series concerns the three pointed suspension spring
now used on automobiles. As a matter of fact, it Is more
In the nature of a scenic production than an industrial one,
for it consists almost entirely of shots showing the travel
of the modern touring car over the trail used by gold seek-
ers in the days of '49. Some of the stuff is quite Impressive
and there is not too great a mention of the Overhind com-
pany, which Is using this as publicity matter. A few of
the shots, however, are not especially good. P. M. Felton
furnished a short animated cartoon which is appended.
"Red Hot Hottentots," Pathe
Whatever the cause Is, most of the recent Snub Pollard
releases seem to show a falling off In quality. This one has
little that Is laugh provoking, there being few incidents or
bits that measure up to the desired mark. For some reason
or other, they have failed to get humor out of matter, which
although not very new, can be handled so as to go across.
This win find the going troublesome.
Pathe Review, No. 32
If you are in the habit of running some sort of a weekly
magazine, made up of parts of different weeklies, you should
find room for some of this. It starts with a colored scenic
bit, after which comes some footage devoted to lighthouses,
some stuff about steel and scenes showing the capture of an
alligator and Its arrival In a pond in the New York Zoo.
"The Speakeasy," Sennett=Paramount
Mack Sennett has taken the speakeasy, the popular Indoor
sport of prohibition times, and has contrived one of his best
burlesques about it in this two-reeler. It will bring a lot of
laughs due to the various wildly impossible contraptions that
the proprietor of the speakeasy uses to serve his patrons,
and due to the divers underhanded means by which his
patrons attempt to get away with more than their share.
While this phase is more inventive than the wild slapstick
battle which takes place in the last reel, it remains for this
old-fashioned knockabout stuff to bring the most laughs.
The two phases combine! to make a typical Sennett comedy
and most everyone will enjoy it. Charlie Murray is the
proprietor of the speakeasy. Ben Turpin and Chester Conk-
lln are two of the customers, with Kalla Pasha and Marie
Prevost helping along in the fun.
"The Chilkat Cubs," Educational
Rali)h K. Yarger is credited with the manipulation of the
camera during the screening of this Robert C. Bruce onc-
reeler. which is interesting and novel. It is rich in the
natural, mountain settings provided by Alaska, and concerns
a pair of bear cubs. Numerous scenes, show these animals-
frisking about, and are quite unusual. The titles are light,
and have been written in fine style, there being n(> weak
or overdrawn attemps at providing too much Ininnu-. Clos-
ing are a few shots showing the quadrupeds r(jlling over
each other. This will appeal, as will many other bits in
the production, which is sure to hold its own, and will v\\-
doubtedlj' strengthen your bill.
"The Tiny Kingdom of Montenegro," Red Cross — Educa'l
In many of the former issues included in the Red Cross
Travel Series the photography has been little over which
to become enthusiastic, but there is a great improvement in
this. It has several interesting studies of the people of
Montenegro, showing their condition at present, one of
poverty. Audiences may not like the spectacle of the misery
existing there, which is about the only drawback io hooking
this.
"Darn that Stocking," Goldwyn
Iilnough material to make an acceptal)le one-reeler was
included in this, but in stretching it another reel, they slowed
up the story, and failed to make it more effective. As a mat-
ter of fact, there is nothing startling about this, looked ui>oi'
from any angle, and it is extremely doubtful as to whether
it can get across. Neal Burns and Marie Eline are the fea-
tured players and Jack Laver directed. It tells of a newly-
wed couple, whose happiness is marred by one of the re-
jected suitors of the young wife. The latter attempts to
disrupt the little family, but is foiled after causing a quarrel
between the bride and groom.
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WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK
"THE SCREAMING SHADOW"
Reason No. 9
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"The Little Dears," National — Uoldwyn
Well ijhotogmplied and produced in good fashion, "The
IJttle Dears," a two-reel comedy wliich features Mr. and
Mrs. Carter De Haven, hiclvs a strong story. Although sev-
eral incidents in it are funny, it is not up to the mark set
in some of the other Carter De Haven sub.iects. The prin-
cipals did their usually good work and William Seller who
directed held up his end efficiently, but it is doubtful whether
that will be enough to get this over. Incidentally, stories
similar to this one have been used before, the idea oi bluffing
th,e boss to go out on a hot day, and then being caught, not
being very novel.
"African Lions and American Beauties," Universal
Jimmy Austin and Esther Woods are announced as the
featured performers in this two-reel Century comedy which
has some novelty in that three lions prowl about and act in
a tame manner. Austin has very little to do in the produc-
tion and the leading woman is also out of the foreground for
a considerable part of the time. Fred C. Fishback is cred-
ited with writing this, but it is difficult to see just what he
wrote, for there is hardly any story at all — in fact, what
little plot was begun, was left unfinished. This is nothing
but a number of bits of business joined together into a sort
of patchquilt.
"Looking for Trouble," Pathe
Fistic battles in which the hero first takes a beating, and
then suddenly shoots over the sleep-producing blow, are not
imusual in films, but in this. Snub Pollard, who has just
that to do, puts over what is likely to prove a hit. The
manner in which the reel has been put on, the various bits
and all else combine in making it a most satisfactory offer-
ing. Ending in a novel manner, this will please in spite of
the fact that some of it is not new. It's good stuff
"A Woman in Grey," Serico
Beginning in a most mysterious manner, "A Woman in
Grey," which stars Arline Pretty and features Henry G.
Sell, becomes somewhat more complicated for a few reels'
but after that evolves itself into a string of events that
prolong the affair and furnish the material for the 15 epi-
sodes. The camera work is very good most of the time. As
far as the manner in which the different episodes end is
concerned, there is little to be desired. After the first few
reels, however, but one thing is really left to be cleared up
—the Identity of Ruth Hope, the "Woman in Grey," played
by Arline Pretty. The mystery attached to her will prob-
ably serve to keep the spectator in suspense, especially as
the solution is promised again and again, but cleverly de-
l?7^r £• ,^- ''*"*^ ^- ^- Williamson wrote the story while
Walter Richard Hall furnished the scenario and James Vin-
cent directed. Included in the cast are James Heenan
Margaret Fielding, Fred Jones, Ann Brody, Jack Newton!
Jack Manning, Walter Chapin and others. The first five
f.^'^^'^^? ^^^ ^''^"^*^' respectively, "The House of Mystery "
K^nf'.^^f ^f^f ^r.T^^'" "^^^ ^^''^P °f St««l'" "Tbe Strangle
Knot' and "The Chasm of Fear."
"It's a Hard Life," Pathe
Possessing a wealth of humorous incidents, "It's a Hard
Life starring Snub Pollard, in spite of the fact that it does
mfrfb''''Vi7''7 •^*''°°^ P'°^' *^ ^O""^ than likely to provoke
mirth. Pollard is quite funny in this and the court scene,
the barber shop portion and one or two others can be de-
pended upon to cause your crowd to laugh heartily The
photography is good and the production one that can fit in
on most any bill.
"Dawning an Uprising," Universal
Lee Moran steps out of his usual character in "Dawning
an Uprising," an offering in which Bolshevism has becomi
a society craze and Eddie Lyons is instrumental in eliminat-
ing the fad from the home of his sweetheart. Lyons hires
fh^"^''^^^"^'''^^'^*^ ^y ^^*^^"^'^ the chief tramp, introducing
i^,tt H," ^°l^.^'^^^^^'- »»?." the shabby gentry completely dis
gust the ladies present but refuse to leave. At the sugges-
veelev '' however, they quickly depart. A good one-
"Stop That Wedding," Universal
You will be perfectly safe in booking this single reel
comedy, for it is one of the best Lyons and Moran have
done in a long while. It is well acted, finely produced and
possesses several laughs. Eddie Lyons is about to be married
as the picture starts, and while he is facing the altar with
his prospective bride, Charlotte Merriam, Lee Moran, the
rejected suitor bursts into a fit of weeping. He is ejected,
but returns and time and time again attempts to break up the
ceremony so that he makes the girl his wife. After being
tossed out for attempting in different ways to put an end to
the wedding, Lyons, Moran, Charlotte Merriam and the
preacher are escorted to jail. Lee has to look on while the
matrimonial knot is tied.
"No Coma in Acoma," Chester=Outing
For a current release subject, C. L. Chester has selected an
Indian village in New Mexico, and has screened it finely to-
gether with its inhabitants. Unlike the "Injuns" usually
seen on the screen, those in this production, except for their
dark skins, bear quite a resemblance to white men. There
are bits showing the children at play, at school, and then
the people who reside in Acoma performing parts of the
daily routine. Closing is a bit showing a little girl rolling
her eyes, a la Theda Bara.
Screenics No. i, Chester
Remarks of a light nature, touching on current subjects,
are rather common in films at present, there being several
organizations turning out reels devoted exclusively to mate-
rial of this nature. In conjunction with the Field and
Stream Magazine, C. L. Chester is turning out a new one
reeler, which consists of about 50 per cent, of these com-
ments, but he has gained a march on the others by securing
the services, for the first issue at any rate, of Don Marquis.
The latter is a humorist whose wit is of the subtle sort, and
comments on prohibition in the portion styled "Is Prohibition
a Dry Subject?" "Hattie's Hoodoo,' 'a part dealing with
one of the elephants in Central park, is of merit, several
scenes of the animals in Africa adding novelty.
"The Moon Riders," Universal
Usually, some mystery furnishes the plot for a serial
If there is no mystery, it is built about some sort of a search
for hidden valuables. Almost always it includes some un-
known quantity, that causes the person who sees it to pon-
der over the identity of him, her or it, or the rendezvous of
said quantity. However, "The Moon Riders," featuring
Art Acord, possesses.no such element. It is a western of
the type usually handled in five reels, and dealing with the
struggle of a group of homesteaders against an unscrupu-
ous band that desires to profit through obsolete Spanish
land grants. It should score with serial patrons. At least
'The Death Stampede," and "The Masked Maurauders,"
the first two episodes, give that impression.
"A Lady's Tailor," Sennett — Famous
There may have been just cause to feel a little bit disap-
pointed at some of Mack Sennett's recent comedv releases
He has seemed, recently, to have fallen out of his stride
A Lady's Tailor," however, brings him back sprinting again
and constantly throughout its considerable footage there is
fla.sh after flash of the comedy incident, both spectacular
and minor, that brought him the fame he enjoys today.
The picture is divided into various sequences, each quite able
to stand alone, and each one has some prominent element
that makes for comedy success. The first sequence in the
modiste establishment run by Ford Sterling reveals a num-
ber of pretty models. There is some excellent trick photo-
graphy showing Sterling draping his models bv throwing
strips of velvet, chiffon, etc., at them from a distance Of
course, they magically assume the proportions of gowns
Leu Turpin as a spectator to these scenes brings a lot of
laughs. Then there is a cabaret dancing scene, an auto
chase and some manipulation of a search light on dark park
benches, all of which are exceedingly, well handled and bring
many laughs. *"
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Announces that it is producing a series of comedies
at its studio, Dongan Hills, Staten Island, starring the
well-known comedian
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Monday, January 12, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Drive Opens Feb. 12
Date Set for Opening of American-
ization Campaign — Lane Confers
Secretary of the Interior Lane
conferred with heading fihn men yes-
terday at the Waldorf regarding the
Americanization drive via the films.
The opening gun will be fired on
Lincoln's Birthday and subsequently
there will be additional drives at
various intervals during the next few
years.
All of the leading producers
pledged their support. Among those
who addressed the gathering were
D. W. Griffith, William Fox, Mar-
cus Loew, Jesse L. Lasky, B. S.
Moss, Alfred S. Black, Samuel Gold-
wyn, Richard A. Rowland, J. Stuart
Blackton and Carl Laemmle.
In the forthcoming drive tlie
American Legion has pledged its co-
operation.
A list of 224 mofion pictures suit-
able for use in Americanization pro-
grams has been prepared by the Na-
tional Board of Review. This list
may be obtained freely from the
Board of Review, upon request ac-
companied merely by postage.
Wayburn to Leave Capitol
It is officially announced that Ned
Wayburn will letire as producing di-
rector for the Capitol theater.
In the issue of Dec. 8, WID'S
DAILY published a statement as
coming from Mr. Wayburn to the
effect that his contract had a year
to run and that he would not leave
the theater.
French Films Shown
French motion pictures were
sho vn in the ballroom of the Vin-
cent Astor home on Saturday. The
occasion was for war relief.
Russell Coming to New \ .
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
St. Louis — David Russell of the
Zella State Enterprises will be in
New York to-morrow. He will stop
at the Astor.
Tearle a Star
Harry Carson will star Conway
Tearle in "Michael and His Lost
Angel," now being produced at the
Equity studio on the coast. Mr.
Tearle has gained a reputation as
leading man for a number of the
screen's most popular feminine stars
and his next appearance will be with
Clara Kimball Young in "The For-
bidden Woman."
"A woman is a female first, her social veneer but thinly veiling her
natural instincts." "Even as Eve" proves it. — A First National Attrac-
tion.— Advt.
Ban on Lurid Signs
Chicago City Council Passes Law
Exacting Fines for Violations
Chicago — The local situation as
affecting the display of lurid signs
is expected to be remedied with
the passing of an ordinance by the
"■ o City Council which imposes
a i..,v. upon theater managers or
proprietors for misrepresentation in
bill board advertising.
The ordinance which has been en-
dorsed by the N. A. M. P. I. im-
poses a fine of not less than $10
nor more than $50 for violations of
the law.
There have been many flagrant
cases of exaggerated advertising by
some of the smaller theaters here.
Big Advertising for "Copperhead"
Famous Players will back "The
Copperhead" with a page ads in 31
nationally circulated magazines. The
special will be released Jan. 25.
Gather For Confab
First National Men Arriving in At-
lantic City
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Atlantic City, N. J. — Members of
the First National organizaton are
here for the convention that opens
this morning at the Traymore.
Additional members are expected
in town on the early trains this
morning. All of the directors, fran-
chise holders and more important
exhibitor members arc expected for
the meeting.
RufFner Leaves Rialto
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Portland, Ore. — Ralph Ruffncr is
back home considering offers. He
has just resigned as manager of the
Rialto in San Francisco where he
has been for severar months past.
Bach in Town
William A. Bach of the Famous
Players Canadian organization was
in town Saturday. In from Toronto.
\
United-"T" Deal
Former to Take Over Triangle's \
Exchanges in Key Cities i
.\ deal has been consummated, it I
is understood whereby the ex-^-'
changes of Triang/e Dist/ibuting J
Corp. will pass into the hands of
United Picture Theaters of America.
By virtue of the transaction, Un-
ited will have its own distributing
system, operative in the important
key cities of the country.
It is expected 1,hat official an-
nouncement of the closing of the
deal will be made today.
i
Safety Films at Capitol
About 5,000 school children were
guests at the Capitol theater on
Saturday when "Careless America"
produced by the Universal Industrial
Department were shown.
The campaign to reduce deaths
due to accidents in the streets is be-
ing backed by Secretary of State
Francis M. Hugo. Secretary of War
Baker addressed the children at the
theater.
Baker and Hugo posed for a spe-
cial film which will be shown in a
number of theaters in the state.
Brenon Missing
Cabled dispatches reaching this
country early this morning told of
the disappearance of Herbert Bren-
on, who is producing for an Italian
company in Sicily. Scenes were
being shot on the slopes of Mt.
Aetna. Nothing has been heard of
the director for four days.
Nat'l Convention for Famous
Al Lichtman of ramous Piajers
has issued a call for a national con-
vention of the corporation's district
managers, branch managers and ex-
ploitation representatives to be held
at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago, Jan.
19 to 23.
The convention will discuss mat-
ters of general importance. All the
home office executives will attend
the meeting.
Kane Returns
.■\rthur S. Kane, former president
of Realart returned to New York on-
Saturday' after a trip that covered
the key cities of the country.
Mr. Kane found business "won-
derful," as he expressed it.
"I haven't anything to say right
now that 'will rock the industry'.
No. I haven't anj' plans as yet.
"I suppose I'll have to look around
and get a job," he said laughingly.
Monday, January 12, 1920
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^Copyright 1919, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
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;; Quotations
^ Bid Asked Last Sale
JFamoiis Players .. 90 91 90^
Goldwyn 31 33 33
"Loew's Inc 31.)4 32^ 32^
Triangle ¥?,¥?,¥&
vUnit. Pict. Prod. 14^^ 14% 143/4
sWorld Film — — Vi
; McCarthy in With "Out of Dust"
T John P. McCarthy of the McCar-
'Ithy Prod., has arrived in New York
"from Los Angeles with the print of
r.'Out of Dust" which he will show
:io the trade during the week. John
«F. Power, owner of the Los An-
(geles baseball club and a stockholder
,<in the McCarthy company will also
iferrive in town during the week. Mc-
'Carthy is stopping at the Belmont.
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
Time's
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
In the Courts
Kitty Gordon has filed particulars
in the Supreme Court in her suit
against World Film to recover dam-
ages because of the premature ex-
plosion of a bomb in the filming of
a play in which she was starring.
She alleges that the negligence of
the defendant consisted in placing
the bomb and the wiring to the
switchboard unprotected on damp
ground for two hours. She says her
injuries consisted of burns on the
left leg and arm and on the right
side of her face, resulting in the
loss of her eyebrows and eyelashes,
bruises, and shock to her nervous
system. Her permanent injuries
consist of headaches from which she
still suffers, she says. She spent
$800 for medical treatment, was in
bed one day, and was confined to
the house eight days, she says.
A judgment in default for $1,065
has been entered in the City Court
against the Cosmofoto Film Co. by
George H. Callaghan. The plaintiff
alleged that he was employed to sell
the rights to "Dombey & Son,"
"Lady Windmere's Fan," "The Ly-
ons Mail," and "Her Greatest Per-
formance," at 10 per cent of the pro-
ceeds, and says he brought about
the sale to the Classical Motion Pic-
ture Co. for $10,000. He sued for
$1,000 and the case was not defended.
Carl Harbaugh, who directed the
William J. Flynn secret service films
for the Oliver Prod., has filed suit
in the Supreme Court against the
Oliver company for $3,500. He al-
leges he was discharged Nov. 1, al-
though his contract was to run six
weeks longer, for which he asks pay
at $400 a week, and wants $1,000
profits and $100 salary due.
Larson Opens St. Louis Office
{By Wire to WID'8 DAILY)
St. Louis. — T. E. Larson, owner
of Peacock Prod., Inc., with head-
quarters in Tulsa, Okla., has opened
an independent exchange here. He
will handle Equity piciures in this
territory.
G. F. Hennessey has been ap-
pointed district manager in charge
of St. Louis and Kansas City.
Larson will also open an office in
Dallas, as noted.
"The Dangerous Talent" is the
title of Margarita Fisher's next
American production.
OPEN TO OFFERS
A DIRECTOR
Of International Reputation
One of the Few Who Can Tell Exact
Production Costs in Advance
For Interview Address
Principals
Only
Box A.12,
Wid's Daily
At Work on "Detective Jim"
Harry Morey is at work on "D^
tective Jim," his forthcoming Vitg
graph production. "The Birth of a'
Soul" in which he is starred is ready
for release in January.
NOT FOR
MR. FOG IE!
You remember the clan
who refused to go further
than a piano and bass drum
for picture music?
You remember the fellers
who thought they could run
features with only one pro-
jector in the booth?
You remember the exhibit-
ors whose ideal of picture
showmanship was a nickel
show?
WHERE ARE THEY ALL
NOW!
Take the lesson to mind.
Our mission is to make your
advance screen announce-
ments something your audi-
ence will wait for. We do it
in the motion picture's high-
est art and on a regular ser-
vice basis!
Our arrangements with the
producers ma,ke it possible
and certain.
This service will not appeal
to the old fogies because it's
PROGRESS!
For others it is available
only through
National Screen Service
1476 Broadway, N. Y.
No matter how much a
trade-mark is advertised,
it will never attain value
if it is frequently attached
to worthless items.
The RITCHEY trade-
mark is valuable because
it only appears upon the
finest posters that it is
possible to execute.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
406 W. 31st St.,N.Y., Pbone Cbebea 838S
New Officers
For Board of Trade — Fob Presented
to Graham
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb. — -The Film Board of
Trade in Omaha, Neb., concluded its
first year last week and new officers
were elected for 1920. The board
more than proved its worth, says
its members, and has contributed
greatly to raising the standard of the
motion picture industry in Iowa and
Nebraska to a higher plane. Many
exhibitors have expressed their ap-
preciation of the activities of the
board, says C. E. Holah, the new
president.
The 1920 officers are: President,
C. E. Holah, manager of the A. H.
Blank Enterprises, which is the
Omaha First National Exhibitors'
Circuit exchange; vice-president, C.
L. Peavey, manager of the Famous
Players-Lasky exchange in Omaha;
secretary, Leo Delaney, manager of
the Vitagraph exchange in Omaha;
treasurer, Samuel Maclntyre, man-
ager of the Metro exchange in
Omaha. Additional members of the
executive board are Sidney Meyers,
manager of the Fox exchange in
Omaha; Max Wintroub, manager of
the Fontenelle States Right ex-
change in Omaha, and C. W. Tay-
lor, manager of the Omaha Selznick-
Select exchange.
A gold watch fob, bearing the in-
signia of the Film Board of Trade,
was presented to Harry Graham,
manager of the Pathe exchange in
Omaha, who concluded his year's
term as president of the board, and
a testimonial of gratitude was sent
to New York to L. A. Getzler, for-
mer manager of the Vitagraph ex-
change in Omaha and former sec-
retary of the board.
*'The Simple Life"
All simpletons
are invited to
view this Old
Home Week
picture.
A
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OUTING
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Monday, January 12, 1920
Sobleman Denies Blue Mouse Sale
St. Paul, Minn. — Billy Solik-inan
of Mustard, Rowe and Sobleman
who own the Blue Mouse denied the
report tliat Ruben & Finkelstein bad
bought that house.
Announce Anita Stewart Releases
The first of a series of five Anita
Stewart re-issues for Vitagraph dur-
ing the first half of the year will be
"The Juggernaut." Others are "The
More Excellent Way," "Clover's
Rebellion," "The Message of the
Mouse'" and "The Daring of Diana."
"The Juggernaut" will be let out
in February.
Iowa Towns Close on Sunday
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha — The people of Eagle
(h-ove, Iowa, have voted to close
the picture theaters on Sunday. Sim-
ilar action was taken in Clarion,
Iowa.
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Realart Pictures have a special
lobby display for all their produc-
tion.s now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
their bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them" up to the box office.
KBACS MFG. Co.
220 W. 42nd St.
17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
To Revise Trade Board Rules
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
St. Louis — Stanley Hatch of Se-
lect, Tom Leonard of Triangle and
Barney Fagan of the Standard Film
Service have been appointed a com-
mittee to revise the rules of the St.
Louis Board of Trade.
Phone Morningside 6945
Autos to Hire
To the Moving Picture
Trade
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IDEAL AUTO RENTING CO.
Baltimore, Md.— The Forest Pai
opened here, with Robert Warwil
in "An Adventure in Hearts" as tl
attraction. |
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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Wid's Daily
Hollywood Office
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GAYETY COMEDIES
George Ovey and the Gay Golfers have no handicap in their new Gaye-
ty Comedy, "Hits and Misses." Advt.
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There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
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Shadow*
REASON No. 10
According to Hoyle it takes four
of a kind to beat a full house.
By booking Ben Wilson's new
serial you will always have
a full house beat on one of a
kind. Watch for Reason No.
!1 To-morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights controlled by Apollo Trading Corp., 220 W. 48th St.
Wilkie, F. P. Man, in New York
-A.. D. Wilkif, of the Lasky .studio
publicity staflf is in New York to do
some special exploitation work at
the New York office. He will re-
turn to California in about a month.
Hensler With Hallmark
Milwaukee, Wis. — F. C. Hensler is
now manager of Hallmark's local of-
fice. He was formerly connected
with Pathe's Omaha office.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
WL AKb supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
tlUK financial strength en-
ables us to supply any num-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohill, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
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EVERYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE
or
Will sell electrical equipment separately — This
includes latest type of lighting equipment as
follows: —
6 Tilting Lamps or counter balance stands
2 Double Deck Equipments
2 100-Ampere spot lights
3 50-Ampere overheads
2 Top lights with funnels
Total capacity 650 Amperes.
All equipment new and either D. G. or A. G., also
a complete motor generator outfit of 1,000 Am-
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Vol. XI. No. 12
Tuesday, January 13, 1920
Price 5 Centc
Elect Officers To-day
Lieber Will Probably Head Two
New First National Units —
100 Members at Meeting
{By Long Distance Phone)
Atlantic City, N. J.— Approxi-
matcly 100 franchise holders and
others of First National assembled
here yesterday for the first annual
meeting of the C'rcuTt.
There will be an election of ofifi-
cers held to-day of the two organi-
zations that have grown out of the
original First National. These are
the Associated First National Pic-
tures, Inc., and the Associated First
National Theaters, Inc., with an ag-
gregate capital of $16,400,000. The
activities of these bodies com-
mences Jan. 19. ,
It is expected that Robert Lie-
ber, now president of the ex-
isting First National will be elect-
ed president of the Associated First
National Pictures, Inc., while N. H.
Gordon, of Boston, who is chairman
of the Exhibitors' Defense Com-
mittee in all likelihood will head the
Associated First National Theaters,
Inc.
J. D. Williams, manager of First
National will undoubtedly become
manager of the picture organiza-
tion. It would come as no surprise
if he were tendered an important
position with the theater organiza-
tion as well.
Harry Schwalbe at present sec-
retary and treasurer of First Na-
tional, it is generally intimated will
hold similar position with the two
new units.
The meetings will be continued
to-day and to-morrow. Many mat-
ters of general interest are ex-
pected to be discussed.
DANNENBERG.
Goldwyn Buys "Stop Thief"
Goldwyn has purchased "Stop
Thief," the Cohan and Harris farce.
No one has been cast as vet.
Abrams Will Not Build
Hiram Abrams* personal repre-
sentative at United Artists denies
that he is to build a theater at Bath,
Me. The report started in a Bath
paper.
Selznick Sows Up Chicago
Chicago — Lewis J. Selznick has
signed Jones, Linick and Schaefer,
Balaban and Katz, Lubliner and
Trinz, Andrew Karzas, and Ascher
Bros, for National Picture Theater
service.
This includes practically all of the
big circuits here.
"Thy hair is of gold and very beau tiful, so shall it be cut to make thee
ugly in the sight of man, for love is a sin," said the prophet in "Even as
Eve," a First National picture. — Ad vt.
Ohio First Nat'l Acts
Ratifies New Policies of Parent Cir-
cuit— Sends Committee to Con-
vention
Cleveland — Ratification of the
new policies launched January 19
by First National Exhibitors' Cir-
cuit and plans for increasing the
exhibitor membership of their own
state organization to include more
than 300 additional theaters are
among the important actions taken
by 125 franchise owners represent-
ing 150 theaters m the First Na-
tional Exhibitors, of Ohio at a con-
vention held here last week.
This meeting was held to take up
the expansion plans which become
{Continued on Page 2)
Tucker Case Postponed
By request of the defendants,
Mayflower Photoplaj' Corp. and
Famous Players-Lasky Corp., the
first hearing of the case filed in the
-Supreme Court by George Loane
Tucker has been postponed until
Monday, Jan. 19.
"T" Films in Deal
United Deal Includes All Releases
as Well as 18 Key City
Exchanges
Official announcement was made
yesterday afternoon of the story
published exclusively in WID'S
DAILY of the taking over the Tri-
angle exchanges by United.
The deal gives <Jnited Picture
Prod., affiliated with the theater
company 18 exchanges located in
Boston, Buffailo, Chicago, Cincin-
nati, Cleveland, Denver, Los An-
{Continued on Page 3)
F. P. Meets To-day
The annual meeting of the stock-
holders of the Famous-Players-
Lasky Corp. will be neld beginning
noon to-dav.
Selznick in Serial Field
Selznick will produce a serial.
The story for it will be written
by Albert Payson Terhune and
Robert Ellis will direct. Produc-
tion will be in the east.
Price Starts Action
Applies for Injunction to Restrait
Distribution of Alleged Duped
Print
C. B. Price Co., Inc., has begurt
action in the Supreme Court for an
injunction and accounting againsl
the Celebrated Players Film Corp.,
Mitchel Mark Realty Co. .owners ol
the New York and Brooklyn Strand
and Nathan Hirsh, president of the
Aywon Film Corp. The suit is in
connection with "The Log of the
U-35" owned by Price for United
States and Canada and a film re-
leased by Aywon in New York un-
der the title "The Lost Empire."
Price claims that the Aywon filrr
is a duped print of the picture he
owns. His film played at the Cap-
itol last week while Hirsh's filrr
was at the Strand.
John Olsen and Co., who owr
world's rights on the Price filn
have joined the latter in an attemp
to restrain further distribution o:
the other production.
Justice Davis of the Suprem«
Court signed an order Saturday di
recting the above named defendants
to show cause wfty the injunctioi
should not be granted. This wa:
returnable yesterday. The defend
ants requested an adjournmen
which was granted. The hearing
has been set for to-morrow.
Hirsh could not be reached yes
terday and no one in liis offict
cared to comment on the action.
Weadock Signs with Fairbanks
Louis Weadock has joined Doug
las Fairbanks' scenario departmeni
where he will be associated witl
Thomas Geraghty. i
Now National Picture League
The National Juvenile Motion Pic
ture League, having enlarged th
scope of its work, has changed it
name to the National Motion Pictur
League.
American Cinema in Two Suits
Two suits aggregating $13,00
were filed in the Supreme Coui
against the American Cinema CorJ
as a result of the collapse on No>
14 last of a gallery in the Mirror stu
dio occupied by the defendant whei
a barroom scene in "The Innel
Voice" was being filmed. NelH
Michel of 2688 Broadway asks $7,00
because she will be incapacitated fc
weeks and Lan Jee, a Chinese acto
asks $6,000 because he was cut aboi
the body and will be scarred fc
life.
13, 1920
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SCI New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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Pantages to Produce
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
..« San Francisco — It is reported that
*f.\lexander Pantages will form a film
^jt^oducing company in order to sup-
D]t-ply his string of theaters with ex-
cd<;lusive pictures.
o^-
g^ In its issue of April 25, 1919,
c3,,WID'S DAILY indicated that Pant-
•••(■ages was about to start a film pro-
I ducing company.
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Ohio First Nat'l Acts
{Continued from Page 1)
effective with the start of official ac-
tivity by the Associated First Na-
tional Pictures Inc., and the Associ-
ated First National Theaters, Inc.,
the two new organizations formed
recently by the Circuit with a com-
bined capital of $16,400,000, to deter-
mine their effect upon the present
method of operation in Ohio, and
to appoint a committee of nine ex-
hibitors to meet with the directors
and executives of the Circuit at At-
lantic City this week.
The committee of nine appointed
a subcommittee who came to New
York for a conference on Friday of
last week, following which they went
to Atlantic City.
I. Lisbon of Cincinnati was named
chairman of the main committee of
nine. Members serving with Mr.
Lisbon were Gus Sun, proprietor of
the Fairbanks and two other thea-
ters in Springfield, C. E. Renner of
Youngstown, Charles K. Friedman
of the Valentine, Toledo, M. B. Hor-
owitz of the Fountain, Cleveland,
William Slimm of the Marquee,
Cleveland, Fred Desberg of Loew's
Stillman, Cleveland, John Harris as-
sociated with Mr. Libson, and Ben.
L. Herdingsfeld, attorney for Lib-
son-Harris interests.
Under the leadership of E. M.
Mandelbaum, president of the Ohio
company, the state organization has
grown from a small membership un-
til today it includes every important
first run theater in the state.
A unique conversion of the time
of the salesmen heretofore employed
by the First National Exhibitors Co.
of Ohio will be made with the in-
auguration of the new national plan
in that territory. The s^ib-fran-
chise system will do away almost
entirely with salesmen, with the dis-
posal of the exhibitor in rights in
each locality to specified theaters,
but Mr. Mandelbaum announces that
the sales staff will be retained, as
salesmen to the public rather than
to the exhibitors.
First National officials stated yes-
terday that the Ohio situation in-
cluded practically every first run in
the state. This, they say may be
taken as an example of what is to
be expected in every territory in the
country.
Norma Talmadge to Sail
Norma Talmadge will leave for a
two weeks' vacation in Havana, Cu-
ba, on Saturday. From there she
will go to Palm Beach where her
mother and sister, Constance will
meet her.
Republic Gets Jose Film
Republic Distributing has taken
over "Mothers of Men" an Edward
Jose production made for Film
Specials, Inc. Claire Whitney and
Lumsden Hare in the cast.
Republic will re-open its New
Orleans office Feb. 1 with J. F.
Flaherty in charge. The Omaha of-
fice will be opened about the same
time with J. H. Hill as manager.
More Territory on Chaplins Sold
The following are the latest sales
on the various Chaplin comedies be-
ing handled by Victor Kremer:
"A Burlesque on Carmen" to T.
J. McAvey for Ohio and A. Glas-
iiapp, Bowman, N. D. for the Dako-
tas. The pictures "The Champion"
"The Jitney Elopement," "Work"
and "By the Sea" for West Pa. and
W. Va. to Quality Film Corp., Pitts-
burgh.
Entire series to A. C. Bromberg,
Atlanta for Ga., Fla., Ala., Tenn.,
North and South Carolina.
1920 will be a prosperous
year for the exhibitor who
uses a large number of
RITCHEY posters.
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First two reels of a series
of comedy dramas featuring
HANS WAGNER
"Will average more laughs
than the average comedy."
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A short novelty subject for
weekly release
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JOKERGRAPHS
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The Screen's Comic Sup-
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screen the Sunday News-
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SUCH IS LIFE
A series of serio-comic
travelogs dealing with the
habits, customs and envi-
ronment of odd races and
peoples in odd corners of
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Big Coast Theater
Ackerman and Harris Plan 3,000
Seat House in Los Angeles
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Arthur Letts, a well
known merchant, has closed a lease
for 99 years on his property at the
southwest corner of Broadway and
Seventh St. for a total of $12,500,000,
the largest sum ever involved in a
lease of Los Angeles property.
The lessees are Ackerman & Har-
riss, who have had plans prepared
for a combined theater and office
building, the cost of which will ex-
ceed $1,500,000.
The new theater, construction on
which will start within 90 days, will
be operated by Marcus Loew. The
terms of the contract fixed the an-
nual rental at $125,000, with an addi-
tion of $50,000 in taxes to be paid
also by the lessees.
The property regarded as the pivot
of the present downtown business
district, has a frontage of 170 ft. on
Broadway by a like frontage on
Seventh St. It is considered the
most valuable corner in Los Angeles.
The structure will be twelve stor-
ies high and finished in soft gray tile.
There will be 425 offices in the build-
ing. The theater will have a seating
capacity of 3,000.
The theater will be of two floors,
orchestra and balcony. There will
be two entrances, one on Broadway
and one on 7th street. There will be
a roof garden.
It is expected to have the build-
ing finished by January 1, 1921.
Film Men Quit Omaha Chambers
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb. — The Chamber of
Commerce has accepted the resig-
nations of ten film men and firms
who resigned because the Chamber
permitted its executive committee
chairman to urge the closing of the
houses even after the coal strike
was settled.
Those who resigned are: H. M.
Thomas, manager, Rialto; C L.
Peavey, manager Famous Players;
C. W. Taylor, manager. Select; C.
E. Holah, manager, A. H. Blank
Enterprises; W. R. McFarland; S.
H. Goldberg, W. H. Jones and Har-
ry Rachman of the World Realty
Co., owners of the Sun, Moon and
Muse theaters.
Just within the last week have the
last few theaters that were closed
throughout Iowa and Nebraska been
permitted to open.
Suing Horsley for $11,675
William G. Farr, a cartoonist, has
filed suit .in the Supreme Court
against David Horsley to recover
$11,675. The complaint alleges that
the plaintiff is creator of the draw-
ings, "Before and After" and "When
a Man's Married," and agreed to
furnish seven drawings a week to
Oct. 1, 1922 at $75 a week. He
delivered them for 14 weeks and al-
alleges that $1,050 is due him. He
asks $10,625 for the remainder of the
contract period.
"T" Films in Deal
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gelcs, Minneapolis, New York, Phil-
adelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francis-
co, Seattle, Detroit, Salt Lake City,
Washington, New Haven, and Mil-
waukee. United will organize ex-
changes in Atlanta, St. Louis, Kan-
sas City and Dallas.
The company has been operating
out of Republic exchanges but it
is understood that Republic served
cancellation notice on United and
that the Triangle deal is a result of
that action.
The Triangle releases also pass
into the hands of United together
with the exchanges. The transfer
takes place Jan. 18.
Berst Buys King Film
J. A. Berst of United Picture The-
aters has purchased "Women Men
Forget," a Mollie King production
made by the American Cinema. This
is the first announcement made of
the sale of any of the American
Cinema productions.
Hyman Buys "Penny Philanthropist"
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Arthur S. Hyman of the
Arthur S. Hyman Attractions has
purchased the world rights to "The
Penny Philanthropist." Peggy
O'Neil is the star in this feature,
which was adapted from the story
by Clara Laughlin. Hyman has
branches in Detroit, Chicago, and on
February 1st is opening a branch
to cover Cleveland territory.
Attachment Against Waldorf
An attachment for $842 has been
filed in the Supreme Court in a suit
of M. J. Wohl & Co., Inc., against
the Waldorf Photo Plays, Ltd., of
44 Bromfield Street, Boston. The
plaintifif alleges that between Sept.
16 and Nov. 10 last the plaintifif sold
the defendant motion picture lamps
and accessories amounting to $1,611
on which the amount sued for is
due.
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
"Eyes of the Sour-
starring Elsie Ferguson
"Sinners"
starring Alice Brady
"Cup of Fury"
written by Rupert Hughes
"The Great Shadow"
starring Tyrone Power
Buys Houses Adjoining Capitol
Messmore Kendall, president of
the Moredall Realty Corp., owners
and operators of the Capitol has
just purchased the two buildings 231
and 233 West 50th St., immediately
adjoining the theater, for scenic stu-
dios, rehearsal rooms, the costume
department and to house its mechan-
ical staff.
Mrs. De La Motte Dies
Los Angeles — Mrs. Nellie De La
Motte, mother of Marguerite De La
Motte, is dead here as the result of
injuries sustained in a recent auto-
mobile smash-up. Funeral services
for Mrs. De La Motte were con-
ducted last Wednesday.
Marguerite De La Motte is one of
the featured players in "The Hope,"
a Metro production.
Hans Wagner Comedies
J. Frank Martin of Filmgraphs,
Inc., Pittsburg, Pa., is in New York
to place a series of two reel comedies
starring Hans Wagner, baseball
player, on the market.
He is also is selling right on the
Silly Encyclopedia, Jokergraphs.
Funnygraphs and Such Is Life, com-
edies series running from three to
six hundred feet each.
"The Clow^n" for Billie Burke
Famous Playcrs-J^asky has pur
chased "The Clown," an unproduced
play by Avery Hopwood for Billie
Burke. It is understood the pur-
chase price was $10,000 which is con-
sidered a record price for a play
which has never seen the boards.
OPEN TO OFFERS
A DIRECTOR
Of International Reputation
One of the Few Who Can Tell Exact
Production Costs in Advance
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On Broadway
Rivoli— Enid Bennett, "The Wo-
man in the Suitcase."
Rivoli Pictorial.
.\rlnickle Comedy, "The Garage."
Rialto— Robert Warwick, "The
Tree of Knowledge."
Rialto Magazine.
Lehrman Comedy, "A Twilight
Bal)y."
Moss' Broadway — Alice Joyce,
"Slaves of Pride."
Parisian Fashion Frolic.
Capitol — Nazimova, "Stronger
Than Death."
Capitol News.
Prizma Colorland Review.
Arbuckle Comedy, "The Garage."
Strand — Zane Grey's "Desert
Gold."
Strand Topical Review.
Chester scenic, "Back to Nature."
Bray Cartoon.
Loew's New York — Today: Hobart
Bosworth, "Behind the Door."
Wednesday: Gladys Brockwell,
"Flames of the Flesh."
Thursday: Dolores Cassinelli,
"The Web of Deceit."
Friday: Monroe Salisbury, "The
Phantom Melody."
Brentwood film, "The Third Gen-
eration."
Saturday: Charles Ray, "Red Hot
Dollars."
Sunday: Lucy Cotton, "The Mir-
acle of Love."
Next Week
Capitol — Louis" Glaum, "The
Lone Wolf's Daughter."
Rivoli — Mary Pickford, "Polly-
anna."
Rialto — Marion Davies, "The Cin-
ema Murder."
Strand — Katherine MacDonald,
"The Beauty Market."
Brooklyn Strand — Zane Grey's
"Desert Gold."
Spanuth to Film Billy Whiskers
Chicago — H. A. Spanuth, president
of the Commonwealth Pictures
Corp., Chicago, has started produc-
tion of the Billy Whiskers series.
These will be one reelers based on
the "Adventures of Billy Whiskers,"
a series of children's books written
by Frances Trego Montgomery.
A trained white angora goat will
enact the role of Billy Whiskers.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her Tnagnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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Ellis Joins Universal
Don Carlos Ellis, film chief of the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, has resigned from his Gov-
ernment post to take charge of peda-
gogical production for the Educa-
tional Department of Universal un-
der the direction of Harry Levey.
Ellis is now preparing the series
of Appleton-Universal films for use
as supplements to the school texts
published by D. Appleton and Co.
Iris on Trip
Sales Manager John J. Iris of the
Educational Films Corporation's
New York Exchange, left Sunday
to begin a trip through up-state ci-
ties in the interest of "Educational"
short-subjects.
Mr. Iris will visit 30 or more cities,
and will be out of town for about
four weeks.
Linbrook Damaged in Fire
Norfolk, O. — Damages amounting
to $4,000 were caused by a fire at
the Linwood Square recently. Fifty
people were in the house at the
time, but all escaped without injury.
Kremer-Chaplins at Rialto
The Rialto has contracted for tl
showing of the Essanay-Chapli
production which Victor Kremer
distributing.
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THE S^UNM/vS^OUtI
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Price 5 Cents
Declare Dividend
On Famous Players' Preferred Stock
— Directors Elected for Next
Four Years
The directors of Famous I'laycrs-
Lasky who met yesterday at the an-
nual meeting of the corporation de-
clared a dividend of 8 per cent on
preferred stock or 2 per cent for
the period from Nov. 28, 1919 to
F'ch. 1, 1920. The dividend is pay-
ahle on Feb. 1 to stockholders of
record at the close of Inisiness on
Jan 21.
The following were elected direc-
tors of the corporation for four
years: Adolph Zukor, Jesse L.
Lasky, William H. English, Maurice
Wertheim and Felix Kahn. Arthur
S. Friend, treasurer of the corpora-
tion said that a financial statement
of the company's business would be
issued as soon as it is completed
by Price, Waterhouse and Co., ac-
countants. This statement is to be
sent to all the corporation's stock-
holders.
Emile Shauer, head of the foreign
department exhibited a film vvhicii
shows the foreign offices of the cor-
poration in London, Paris, Copen-
hagen, Stockholm, Buenos .A.ires,
Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, Havana.
Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington.
Equity Holds Meeting
Directors Discuss Company Busi-
ness in Chicago — New Star
To Be Named
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Cliicago. — The directors of Equity
Pictures held a meeting at the Black-
stone yesterday. The rnceting will
be continued today.
Those present were Harry Gar-
son, who came in from California,
Her1)ert K. Somborn and Joseph
Schnitzer, who were in from New
York.
At the termination of the busi-
ness it is expected that the name of
a new star will be announced.
Powers in Chicago
Chicago. — P. -A.. Powers, of Uni-
versal, is in town.
Kunsky Sells Equity Franchise
John H. Kunsky has sold his
Equity Picture franchise for Michi-
gan to Messrs, Haines, Churchill
and Weil, according to Harry Reich-
cnliach.
A new company known as the
Equity Pictures Corp. of Michigan
has been formed to handle the films
in that territory.
The false prophet follow ~d her to the cave and when he saw the
treasure box the lust of gold fiUe^l bis heart and murder was in his clutch.
From "Even as Eve," a First National feature. .\dvt.
"Roxy" Returns
No Longer to Manage California in
Los Angeles — With Goldwyn Yet
S. L. Rothapfel, — "Ro.xy" — has re-
turned to New York from Los An-
geles where he has been managing
the California theater for Goldwyn
for some time past.
When asked last niglit whether he
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To Remodel Mecca Bldg.
Tile Mecca Bldg. which houses
Universal, Pathe, Robertson Cole
and a numlier of additional film com-
panies has passed into the hands
of Chicago interests who plan to re-
model the structure.
Loew to Build in Newark
Marcus Loew will build a business
block and theater to seat 3,000 at
Broad and New Sts., Newark. The
total ground rental of the property-
totals over $5,000,000.
Kaufman Resigns
Leaves Famous Players to Enter
the Independent Producing Field
Famous Players officially an-
nounced yesterday that Al Kaufman,
a director in the corporation and
an official of the old Famous Players
Film Co. had resigned from the
company to enter the independent
producing field.
Kaufman who is now en route to
the coast is expected to announce
liis plans in detail shortly after his
arrival there.
20 Million in Theaters
First National Plan Elaborated
Upon From $6,400,000— Elect
Officers To-day
(By Long Distance Phone)
.Atlantic City, N. J. — An import-
ant development yesterday in the
First National convention here was
the announcement that the plan of
Associated First National Theaters.
Inc., would involve $20,000,000 and
not $6,400,000 as originally planned.
It was as a result of this large
increase that some time was found
necessary to smoothen out the de-
tails which would naturally accom-
pany the consummation of a deal of
such magnitude.
Election of officers did not take
place yesterday as expected but it
is generally thought that the officers
vvill be named to-day. The conven-
tion in all probability will end to-
day.
Some Details of the New Plan
When the new order of things be-
comes effective next week there will
be some interesting changes fromi
the existing operations of First Na-|
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Waldorf Recapitalizes
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY) j
Dover, Del. — Waldorf Photoplays,'
Inc., have been chartered here with
a $1,500,000 capitalization. The Cor-,
poration Trust Co. put through the
incorporation. I
Waldorf is a Boston concern
which releases through Republic. An
elaborate version of "Kismet" is be-
ing made in Florida. Other releases
will be "Dad's Girl," "The Black
Sheep" and "The Rider of the King
Log." 1
United in Triangle Offices
It is expected that United, who
has just closed a deal for the Tri-j
angle exchanges and films will mov^
into the offices in the Brokaw Bldg.
now occupied by the latter company.
Triangle has been using quarters oix
the eighth and eleventh floors.
Character Films Through Selznick
It is reported that the newlj- form-
ed Character Pictures Corp. which
will make six productions a year will
be distributed through one of the
Selznick outlets.
National Meeting in Feb.
There will be a meeting of the 26
exhibitor directors of National Pic-
ture Theaters in February. Produc-
tion plans will be gone over.
•joldburg Leaves Frohman
Jesse J. Goldburg, secretary and
general manager of Frohman Amuse-
ment Corp., will resign from thai
organization, effective Jan. 17, when
his present contract expires.
Future plans are as yet indefinitt
but Goldburg will leave on Sundaj
for a countrj'-wide tour. He vvil'
go to the coast and visit exchange
centers on his way east. His suc-
cessor has not been named.
Wednesday, January 14, 1920
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
Famous Players .. 88 89i^ 89^
Goldwyn 32 34 33
Loew's, Inc 3VA 32^ 31^
Triangle 11/16 Vs ¥\
United Pict. Prod. 16'/$ 18 18
World Film — — %
Russell of St. Louis Here
David Russell of the Zella State
Enterprises, St. Louis, reached town
yesterday. He is a state right buyer
and is registered at the Astor.
More Theaters for Topics
Pathe reports that 500 new thea-
ters were added to the list showing
Topics of the Day as a result of a
December drive. Timely Film, Inc.,
is the producer.
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
Time's
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St.. N. Y.
"Bored" Walk Talk
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Atlantic City. — Wh;at connection
a romantic bridal suite can have
with First National's pow-wow is
puzzling the sophisticated Traymore
staff. Joseph Von Herberg. owner
of the First National franchise for
Seattle is paying close to 100 berries
per day for a set of modern parlor
bed-room and bath innovations.
Lee Goldberg and A. H. Bl^nk
from Kentucky and Iowa respective-
ly, gave the "bored" walk a severe
trouncing — Nine miles in one day is
a life record thus far. say they.
If First National members don't
think Marshall Neilan the greatest
producer since Jimmie Grainger,
"produced" some remarkable "pic-
tures," Monday!
A certain young publicity man
from First National was heard to
remark that his work is educational.
"I've already learned a full house
beats a straight," said he.
So far the wheel-chair bug hasn't
l)it the members. Among those who
prefer walking to "African motors"
are R. H. Clark, New York—E.
Mandelbaum, Cleveland— J. S. Clark,
Pittsburgh and Tom Moore, Wash-
ington.
"Watty" Rothacker is bemoaning
only the loss of an hour's time so
far. A member told him to take
a salt bath and lather himself .gen-
erously. "Watty" massaged a cake
of soap for an hour "with^u; even
a bubble" as he expressed it.
Earl J. Hudson, who wields the
facile First National puljlicity pen,
brought his wife along and was
smoking serenely when someone
asked — "Who's shoeing the horse?"
Earl sent the pipe back to New York
insured.
Among members of the home of-
fice who "dropped" down for the
"con"-vention are : W. J. Morgan,
Steve W. McGrath, J. L. Hunter,
George Grant. C. Lazarus, Sol S.
Shernon, Paul M. Sarazan, Earl J.
Hudson, Robert G. Hilton, C. H.
Chandler and George R. Grant.
A rationally inclined home office
scribe was taking dinner with A.
M. Fabian of New Jersey. The mod-
est-lived young man scanned the
foreign languaged bill like it was
a Greek newspaper. "You order,"
he sighed, turning over the menu.
"I can eat anything you can."
"Moe" Mark of the Mark-Strands
had his picture taken by George
Blaisdell. He showed a wonderful
overcoat back.
And Max Spiegel wouldn't :ake
off his hat for a good photo be-
cause he feared catching cold.
DANNENBERG
O. Henry Story for Corinne Griffith
Corinne Griffith's next Vitagraph
production will be "The Memen-
to," an O. Henry story.
20 Million in Theaters
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ilonal. The present franchise will
be turned over to the state organiza-
tions which will pay their pro rata
share for all productions. If for
instance the Asso. First National
Pictures, Inc. paid $200,000 for a
production and it was turned over to
tiTc Theaters the cost would be di-
vided proportionately among the
various districts an 8 per cent ter-
ritory paying $25,000. In turn
the cost would be proportioned
among the members and the out-
side theaters, the franchise holders
agreeing to the percentages which
the various houses should pay, scal-
ing the prices down from first rim,
etc. and the larger cities like New
York, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis.
Cleveland, being sub-divided into
zones, with each zone given one
house to be first, second, third run,
etc., as its size and importance may
determine.
May Take St. John Comedies
Some talk here of First National
taking over the Al St. John Comed-
ies made by the Warners. The first
Al St. John comedy "Speed" was re-
leased by Famous. It was shown
at the Capitol.
Abe Warner of the producing firm
is here.
Koplar in Franchise Deal
It is reported here that a deal has
b'.en consummated with the result
that Col. "Bill" Sievers has disposed
of the New Grand Central Theater
in St. Louis ^o Koplar and Gold-
man, who in turn also cut in on the
First National franchise for St.
Louis.
DANNENBERG
Gov't Again Suing General
The Government has filed a claim
for $4,433.91, agairtst the General
Film in bankruptcy, claiming this
to be a deficiency in the amount paid
for the income tax of the company
for the year 1915.
This claim is on the same basis
as the one field for $11,394 for al-
leged deficiency in payment of in-
come tax for 1914 as noted.
Louis Weinberger, an att jraey i'or
the trustee in bankruptcy of the
General Film, has filed objections
to both these claims on the ground
that the items objected to by the
Government, consisting of excess or
additional footage charges, were de-
ductable items, under the law. be-
ing cost of operation and leasing of
films.
"Babylon" for General Release
D. W. Griffith's "The Fall of Bab-
ylon." one of the offerings in the
Griffith repertory season at the Co-
han Theater has been leased by D.
W. Griffith Service. This feature
was sent on tour with two special
productions immediatiely following
the repertory season, and played as
a regular attraction in combination
houses throughout the east and
middle west, carrying a special or-
chestra and other features. As a
rental it is now being booked by
Albert L. Grey, general manager of
Griffith Service.
Rogers, Sales Manager
Louis F. Rogers is sales mana-
ger of the National Screen Service.
He has been with Famous Players
and later with the Lee Kiddies.
Dooley Opens Buffalo Branch
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Buffalo. — The Dooley Exchange
has opened a branch here, at 338
Pearl St. John F. Kirsch is mana-
ger.
The company will probably open
a branch in Albany.
Tolstoi Pictures Formed
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Tolstoi Pictures
Corp. is the latest of the picture
companies to be chartered. Capital
is $100,000. Incorporators are rep-
resentatives of the Corporation
Trust Co.
To Make Exteriors at Bayside
Harry Morey and the company
making "Detective Jim," for Vita-
graph will spend about three weeks
at Bayside, L. I., beginning next
week if the weather is favorable. Ex-
teriors will be taken there.
More Kremer Sales
The latest sales on the Kremer
Chaplins are as follows:
"Jitney Elopement," "Work,"
"Champion" and "By the Sea," for
Kentucky to 1st National, Louis-
ville; for Mississippi and Louisiana
to A. C. Bromberg, Atlanta; for
Ohio to Essenel Prod. Co., Cleve-
land. "Burlesque on Carmen" for
Louisiana and Mississippi to Brom-
berg. Atlanta.
Buys Rights to SuTjmarine Film
The following have purchased
state rights to "The Log of the
U-35" from C. B. Price: Arrow of
St. Louis for eastern Missouri, and
southern Illinois Crescen of Kansas
City for western Missouri and Kan-
sas, Alexander of 130 W. 46th St.,
N. Y. for territory up to Albany, and
northern N. J., Metro Pictures, Phila.
for Eastern Penn. and southern N.
J., and Equity, San Francisco, for
Cal., Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii.
Some people will only
learn by experience, but
from that class come the
most enthusiastic support-
ers, of the RITCHEY
poster. Their experience
has taught them that the
RITCHEY poster invari-
ably has the maximum of
advertising value.
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SAN PEDRO, CAMF.— Navy adopts
Daily Air Mail Service between war shipii
and naval base.
DIMANT, BKLGIUM — Notables re-
united after visit to V. S. King Albert,
Queen Elizabeth, Cardinal Mercler attend
ceremony of Belgian martyrs.
OAKLAND, CALIF. — Ship collides with
bridge, a novel accident occurs as the
schooner Tamalpais rams into steel draw
bridge.
WEI.LESLEY, IVIASS. — Will your piece
of ice melt in size or price The early
and continued cold spell result in big ice
harvest.
OMSK, SIBERIA — Continuous warfare
of Bolsheviki and Kolchalc, drives peas-
ant refugees to seelt slielter from severe
weather in underground holes.
ON-THE-AISNE — Americans make
French kiddies liappy, sending carloads
of toys to children in ruined towns of
Aisne district.
ALBANY, N. Y. — New York Legislature
denies seats to five elected Socialists.
Assemblymen pending an investigation
of their loyalty.
HOBOKEN, N. J. — No more U. S.
Troops in France. V. S. George Wash-
ington brings back last American sol-
dier front "over there."
FOKT-AC-rRINCE, HAITI — Marine
Corp turns out dare devils in Haiti.
today
Coast Brevities
(Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — William C. Dowlan
has just finished "Locked Lips," the
Universal photo-drama, starring
Tsuru Aoki. The six reels required
only twenty days in the filming.
The King W. Vidor Company is
on location at Sunland this week
where scenes are being taken for
Vidor's first picture for First Na-
tional, temporarily titled "The Fam-
ily Honor." Among the featured
players are Florence Vidor, Roscoe
Karns, Charles Meredith and Harold
Goodwin.
Marshall Neilan has announced the
addition of Adele Farrington to the
cast of his second independent fea-
ture which is now in the course of
production at the Fairbanks studio.
The final scenes of "Let's Be
Fashionable," the fourth Thomas H.
Ince Production co-starring Doug-
las MacLean and Coris May have
been completed.
GAUSMAN
Busch, Chicago Republic Manager
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago. — Paul Busch, manager of
National Picture Theaters office, has
been made manager of Republic
Distributing.
Busch fills the vacancy left by L.A.
Rozelle. Rozelle has been head of
the World office for the past five
years, and became manager of the
Republic since it took over the
World exchanges. He resigned to
enter upon other duties.
"Roxy" Returns
(Continued from Page 1)
would go back to the theater he
stated that he would not and that
he had placed Robert H. Poole in
his place. Rothapfel expects to stay
in New York or some time. He in-
dicated that his European trip had
not been abandoned but that the
tirne of sailing was at present inde-
finite.
"Please say that I am still with
Goldwyn and that I expect to con-
tinue there," said Mr Rothapfel.
Incidentally, he stated that Gold-
wyn would have an important an-
nouncement to make in a few days.
This, it is expected will be rela-
tive to the theater operations of the
company. Coast reports reaching
New York have it that Goldwyn will
build a 4,000 seat theater in San
Francisco.
It was impossible to reach anyone
at the Goldwyn offices last night
relative to Rothapfel's statements.
New Series for Tyrad
Tyrad Pictures, Inc., have secured
world right's on a series of scenics
called "Wonders of Natures."
Grossman Film Through Hallmark
"Wits vs. Wits," a Harry Gross-
man film with Marguerite Marsh,
will be distributed through Hall-
mark.
Moore and Pickford at Brunton's
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood. — Owen Moore, Selz-
nick star, and Mary Pickford will
both work at the Brunton studio.
Miss Pickford makes ner pictures
there and Selznick has an arrange-
ment with Robert Brunton for stu-
dio space at the plant.
Committee Meets To-morrow
The Committee on Regulation of
Motion Pictures appointed by Mayor
Walter R. Stone of Syracuse, will
convene at the Waldorf tomorrow,
for a two-day session. Censorship
and general supervision of pictures
in New York State will be discussed.
Schoenstadts Scattering
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago. — Henry Schoenstadt, Sr.,
head of Schoenstadt & Sons, Theat-
rical Enterprises, operating a string
of picture theaters in Chicago, ac-
companied by Mrs. Schoenstadt, has
left for a combination business and
pleasure trip to the coast. Schoen-
stadt is planning a 3,500 seat house
for Chicago and he is going to look
over all the big houses for» ideas.
He will be gone about a month.
Henry Schoenstadt, Jr., has left
for the south and will visit New Or-
leans, Hot Springs, Florida, and may
take a run over to Cuba.
The Schoenstadts are just com-
pleting a 1800-seat theater at 43rd
street and Kedzie, to be called the
Brighton. The house will be opened
about Feb. IS.
Glenn Kunkel will assist J. Gor-
don Cooper in the direction of the
Benny Leonard serial for Hallmark.
Hope Hampton on Metro List
Mope Hampton's first production
"A Modern Salome" will be released
through Metro.
Japs Form Theater Company
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Sacramento, Cal. — The Lafayette
Investment Co., is the name of a
$100,000 corporation formed, here,
backed by Japanese capital. The
company will deal in theatricals.
Dorothy Dalton Starts New One
Dorothy Dalton has begun work
on "Half an Hour," by Sir James
M. Barrie, her next picture for Fa-
mous in which she will be directed
by Harley Knowles. It is her first
production under her new contract.
Universal Field Changes
Denver— Edward Armstrong, for-
merly manager for Universal has
been promoted to the Division Man-
agement of the following offices;
Denver, Salt Lake, Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
Butte, Mont. — George Burke, for-
merly manager of the Universal of-
fice has been promoted to the divi-
sion management of the following
offices: Butte, Spokane and Port-
land.
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Edgar Lewis Film Feb. 1
The first Edgar Lewis film for
Pathe release will be "Other Men'a
Shoes." It will go out Feb. L
Royal Film Buys "Atonement"
Royal Film Service, of London,
has purchased Great Britain rights
to "Atonement" with Grace Davison;
Deal closed with Pioneer.
Drew Comedies in Series Only
The series of Mrs. Sidney Drey
comedies with, John Cumberland,
will be sold in a series of eight only.
The first will be released Feb. 22.
through Pathe.
Lopez Directing Kaufman Series
John Lopez has been named to di-
rect the remaining pictures in the
Herbert Kaufman series being made
by Selznick.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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BRYAN BACK AGAIN — "The Peer-
ess Leader" sets the center of the stage
it a meeting of Democratic chiefs in
kTashington.
STEAMSHIP RAMMED IN EOG — S. S.
iVest Avenal is run down by a big liner
n the fog bound liarbor of New York.
THE FIVE N. Y. SOCIALISTS— The
;tate assemljlymen wlio liave been ex-
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>f tile session in Albany address an out-
loor meeting in New York.
JOHN BARLEYCORN SAILS— Some
'xcellcnt li<iuor is deported from the
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THE TALLEST ST.ATESMAN — Con-
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irint paper poses for KINOGRAMS in
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THE ALASK.AN FISHING FLEET—
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iieda Calif, are being overhauled for
lie coming season's voyage.
V. S. OFFICERS MAKE CALL— Com-
nanders of U. S. border district pay vis-
t to Gen. Escobar Carranza leader at
Fuarez Mexico.
FIND SOVIET .AMBASS.ADOR V. S.—
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ubpoena to testify at Senate's Inves-
igation of radical propoganda.
SPORTSJIEN HOLD DUCK DRIVE—
Ihooters after wild game for donation
;o charity sweep waters at San Diego,
~!al. with a cordon of boats.
JUILD GREATEST BATTLESHIP— The
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LIVING COST HITS DOBBIN— High
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itable and Horses Aid Society gives a
.•harity feed.
; FINISH FIRST SPAN ON NEW MOT-
')R ROAD — Two million dollar concrete
>ridge over Calcalsieu River at Lake
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Spanish Trail.
CITT NEW ENGLAND'S CROP OF
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Pioneer in Non-Theatrical Field
Pioneer is the latest unit to enter
he non-theatrical field. Plans as
/et have not hecn perfected but a
lepartmcnt to serve that field will
)e ultimately established.
Roach Leaves Transatlantic
Lewis Roach, president of the
rnmsatlantic Film Co. of America,
las resigned his position owing to
11 healtli caused by four years of
service in France. He will return
o England on the Royal George on
Ian. 24.
No successor has been named to
■eplace him.
Vitagraph to Build in Dallas
Dallas, Tex. — Vitagraph will build
its own exchange here. The struc-
ture will be a two-story affair and
will be located on Commerce St.
between St. Paul and Ervan Aves.
It will cost $50,000.
Allen's St. Clair Opens
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Toronto,— Jule and J. J. Allen
opened the St. Clair, their seventh
theater in Toronto on Monday, The
opening attraction was Tom Moore
in "Lord and Lady Algy."
The St. Clair occupies a plot of
ground 88 by 133 ft. and has a 'seat-
ing capacity of 1800 with 1300 on
the ground floor and 500 in the bal-
cony. It is the largest exclusive
picture theater in the city, and has
been erected in a fast-growing sub-
urb. The decorations are in old
rose. French grey and ivory. An or-
chestra of eight pieces provides the
music.
W. H. Edward, who has been
manager of Allen's Bloor for the
past six months, has been promoted
to manager of the St. Clair.
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Jack Hoxie, who will appear in
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Split in Northwest
Law Suit Seen as Wedge Dividing
Gottstein Interests and Jensen
and Von Herberg
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Seattle — The impression seems to
be prevalent here that a split is con-
sidered certain between the Gotts-
tein interests and Jensen and Von
Herberg, partners in the Liberty
[heater.
It is reported here that J. L Gott-
stein, who is vice-president of the
Greater Theaters Co., Inc., operat-
ing the Liberty Coliseum and Mis-
sion theaters, has allied himself with
Famous Players and that he will
start a chain of theaters to combat
Jensen and Von Herberg.
The belief is further strengthened
because of a law suit filed by Gott-
stein and F. V. Fisher, secretary of
;he company against Jensen and
V^on Herberg. The suit alleges that
the latter acquired the property for
the Liberty without the knowledge
oi the former and that Jensen and
Von Herberg formed a company
<nown as the Pioneer Securities Co.
with dummies as trustees and bought
the property on better terms than
they reported to the plaintiffs. Gott-
stein and Fisher ask that they be
allowed to buy the property on the
t«rms the defendants secured it or
that they be allowed to take lease
Dn terms offered to them by the for-
mer owners.
Gottstein and Fisher are in the
East with Jensen and Von Her-
berg to attend the First National
:onvention at Atlantic City.
Za Su Pitts Signed
George H. Callaghan, New York
representative of the R C. P. Smith
Investment Syndicate of Los An-
geles stated yesterday that his com-
pany had placed Za Su Pitts under
;ontract. The Smith contract will be-
:ome effective at the expiration of
rier Brentwood contract which has
several months to run yet.
Sarah Mason who collaborated on
several of the King Vidor-Brent-
wood stories will do continuities for
the new series of stories.
After "Big Five"
It is expected that a number of of-
ficials connected with Loew-Metro
will leave for California next week
where an effort will be made to se-
:ure the distribution on ■ the Asso-
:iated Producers — the" Big Five" —
product.
"To choose the best possible husbands for her children is a woman's
right, and to do it she will go to any extreme," says the heroine of
"Even as Eve," a First National attraction. Advt.
Zukor Denies Famous Building Theaters;
Says Wall St. Does Not Control Company
In Interview Calls Talk of "Breaking" Exhibitor "Cheap Stuff"—
States First National Forced Company to Tie-up With Houses
— Expects to Remain as President Indefinitely
75 Theaters Building
By First National Members — Ince
Fails to Arrive — Session Ends
Tomorrow
{By Long Distance Phone)
Atlantic City, N- J. — First Nation-
al members in various sections of
the country have 75 theaters under
construction, according to part of a
statement issued by J. D. Williams,
manager of the Circuit at 3.30 this
morning.
The officials were in session all of
last night and the meeting was ter-
minated at 3-22 this morning. The
convention will last until tomorrow
night.
The discussion centered around
the activities of the Associated First
National Pictures, Inc., only, the
theater organization not getting un-
der way until sometime during the
summer.
Ince Fails to Arrive
There was considerable disap-
pointment over the failure of Thom-
as H. Ince, president of the Asso-
ciated Producers to arrive during
the convention. Whether or not
Ince's arrival here might have an-
ticipated any deal between the First
National and the new group of asso-
ciated independent producers is a
question, but there was an air of
general disappointment over his fail-
ure to arrive, and considerable gos-
sip. Some of this was to the effect
that the First National has the
strongest chance of any of the dis-
tributing companies to handle the
{Continued on Page 7)
Adolph Zukor, president. Famous
Players-Lasky in an interview yes-
terday took occasion to officially de-
ny the reports which have been cur-
rent for some time past that Famous
Players was building theaters and
that Wall St.. capital was in con-
trol of the affairs of the corpora-
tion. Mr. Zukor also stated that
the report that Famous was out to
"break" the exhibitor imless he sold
his house to the company was "cheap
stuff."
In his talk, Zukor first explained
the connection that Wall St. capital
had with Famous Players.
He stated that after several years
of effort he had succeeded in in-
teresting Wall St. men in the pic-
ture business. Dominick and Dom-
inick together with Hallgarten and
Co. had underwritten a $10,000,000
i.ssue of preferred stock. Those in-
terests, however, cannot interfere
with Famous, according to Zukor
who stated:
"The whole works are in i
charge with Mr .Lasky in charge
p.'oduction. They cannot attempt t
dictate the affairs of this company.'
Zukor then referred to H. D. H.
Connick, who is chairman of the
Finance Committee of Famous Play-
ers:
Regarding him, Zukor said, "When
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. became interested
iii Famous Players they sent Mr.
Connick up to these offices to go
over the balance sheets. I asked
{Continued on Page 2)
Dwan Says He'll Quit
Will Leave Mayflower, According
to Los Angeles Times
{Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Allan Dwan _ will
leave Mayflower when he finishes
his next production, according to the
Los Angeles Times of Jan. 9.
The Times quoted Dwan as fol-
lows:
■vnnouncement that Allan Dwan
i ) leave the Mayflower organiza-
tii' proved unexpected develop-
me t in view of the fact that Pres-
dent Wolper had hardly finished
issuring us that the director of 'The
Luck of the Irish' was to remain
with his organization. Mr. Dwan
will sever his relations with May-
flower, he says, on the completion of
his next production. He will at once
begin work, following the making
of his next picture on his first pro-
{Continued on Page %)
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Ince Going North amd West
Ralph Ince now completing a two-
reeler to aid in the Americanization
campaign will shortly go to Canada
to start work on "The Law Bring-
ers" and then go to the coast to
make "The Greatest of These." They
will be Selznick specials.
The two-reeler is "The Land of
Opportunity," and is the film in
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Mr. Connick how he liked the pic-
ture business and whether he would
like to join us. He is now an em-
ployee of this corporation, nothing
else, and because of his knowledge
of financial affairs, chairman of the
finance committee."
Zukor then spoke of the entrance
into the exhibiting field by Famous
Players and undoubtedly referred to
the First National Exhibitor's Cir-
cuit when he said:
"When the National Exhibitors
met in Los Angeles last year, I at
once saw that they were entering
the producing field. They would
go to a director who was under con-
tract or perhaps underpaid and say
to him,
" 'Why don't you enter business
for yourself? We will market your
product.'
"If that condition were to pre-
vail, I saw at once that we would
have to arrange for a theater in all
of the key cities of the country to
insure showings for our product.
Let me say that we are not build-
ing theaters. What we are doing is
to perfect a tie-up with prominent
exhibitors with a clause elastic
enough to eliminate possibilities of
our over-charging for our product
while the exhibitor agrees to show
our pictures.
"I don't mind saying in that con-
nection that we have been remark-
ably successful. In my recent trip
west, I had no trouble at all in
convincing exhibitors of the advan-
tages of the plan.
"It makes no difference who owns
the theaters in this business. Good
pictures are the soul of this busi-
ness. That is why we try every day
to devise means of making better
pictures for we know that with a
good picture an exhibitor can make
money.
"I wouldn't take theaters if they
were offered to me for nothing.
Successful operation of a theater
depends on the personal touch and
cannot be operated by a corpora-
tion as the United Cigar stores are
operated.
"There have been reports circu-
lated that I have or am about to
resign from Famous Players. . I
would no more think of leaving this
place than you would of leaving your
home. I plan to stay here in charge
until I get old and then I hope my
son will be able to take over the
business."
Mr. Zukor planned going abroad
the end of February, but the boat's
sailing has been postponed until
March 6.
Change Title of Phillips Film
"Ambition" has again been se-
lected as the title for the Dorothy
Phillips picture, the title of which
was changed to "The Gorgeous Ca-
nary."
To Feature Harder Kiddies
The Sunshine Film Co. will fea-
ture the Harder Kiddies, Emil and
Alec, respectively seven and three
years old, in a series of comedies in
1920.
l^anheimer Buys Leonard Serial
E. .S. Manheimer has purchased
rights to "The Evil Eye" the Benny
Leonard-Hallmark serial for the
world with the exception of United
States and Canada.
Stewart With Capitol
William G. Stewart has been
named as stage director for the Cap-
itol. He resigned from the New
York Hippodrome to accept the po-
sition with the Capitol.
Ibanez Leaves for Coast
Vincente Blasco Ibanez, the noted
Spanish author left for California
yesterday to confer with Metro of-
ficials regarding the production of
"The Four Horserrien."
Price Case Postponed
The hearing on the application for
an injunction against Aywon Film
by C. B. Price was postponed yes-
terday until this morning.
Chase, Universal District Manager
M. A. Chase has been appointed
district manager for Universal. He
leaves for Minneapolis to-day. Re-
cently returned from a tri^ to the
Orient and Siberia for Universal.
New Play for Metro
Metro has purchased "The Girl
Patsy," by J. Mauldin Fiegel for Vi-
ola Dana. June Mathis played in
the stage presentation several years
ago.
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Col. Levy in Fight
To Rid Feature Pictures of Scenes
Containing Commercial Adver-
tising
Louisville, Ky. — Colonel Fred Le-
vy, owner of the Birst National Ex-
hibitors' Franchise for Kentucky and
Tennessee and also president of the
National Association of Retail Cloth-
iers will present a resolution at the
forthcoming convention of that
body asking it and its members not
to go to film producers or distrib-
utors to place clothing advertise-
ments but to deal with exhibitors
directly.
Mr. Levy states instances where
exhibitors have been forced to pay
money to distributors for pictures
and for advertising matter, supposed
only to advertise the pictures, which
plainly advertise some merchandise
product.
The instances are parallel to
those cited by R. H. Clark of
First National in a statement
published in WID'S DAILY, Tues.,
Jan. 6.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Members of
the E.xhibitors' Protective League,
in convention here last week, de-
clared themselves unalterably op-
posed to the insertion of advertis-
i'ng in entertainment features.
Hereafter no picture will be booked
by the members of the league un-
less passed by its reviewer.
Realart Signs La Rocque
Rod La Rocque has signed with
Realart to play opposite Constance
Binney in her next production.
Palace, Cincinnati, Opens
Cincinnati, O, — The Palace^, the
new $1,000,000 house, has opened,
Mary Miles Minter in "Anne of
Green Gables" was the initial at-
traction.
A party of convalescent soldieri
from the Polyclinic hospital enjoyei
yesterday's matinee at the Capiti
as guests of Edward Bowes. T'
boys were chaperoned by Red Crosj
nurses.
When RITCHEY posters
are supplied with a photo-
play, the exhibitor at once
knows that it will be a
money getter. They make
film salesmanship easy.
RITCHEY^
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406W.31>t St.,N.Y., Pbonc OicUm 838S
Thursday, January 15, 1920
"VOt g^used to 6dti
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thousand DoUcus
THE day after "Empty Arms" was turned over to us by Director Frank Reicher, a well-known
distributor tendered us a point-blank offer of $100,000 guarantee on the sale. This offer did
not appeal to us, because we had spent over sixty thousand dollars in producing the picture and
were cognizant of the fact that, in it, we have one of those master productions that strikes the industry
about every three or four years. But the distributor insisted that his offer was vevcly a guarantee;
that the amount "Empty Arms" could command, might run close to seven figures.
Then, in the course of the discussion, the head
of our advertising department apologized for inter-
rupting us, and said: ' It is peculiar that you
should offer §100,000 for 'Empty Arms,' for I
have here in my hand my Hundred Thousand
Dollar Packet, which I was just about to hand to
Mr. Park."
"What is the Hundred Thousand Dollar
Packet.'" asked the well-krfown distributor.
It's nothing more than a book of printed sug-
gestions that show the exhibitor who books
'Empty Arms' how easily he can put it over, and
I consider it worth §100,000," replied our adver-
tising manager.
At first, we must confess, we thought the A. M.
had lost his reason. We knew that he had been
working day and night inventing valuable promo-
tion "stunts," but, after ten minutes of discussion,
he convinced us that he was right.
At parting, the well-known distributor raised his
offer to a sum that the average independent pro-
ducer would sell three pictures for; but in justice to
EMPTY ARNS
THE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY
we were forced to reject.
On the following pages, we publish a brief digest of the extraordinary history
and superlative qualities of "Empty Arms," being thoroughly convinced that,
among the intelligent film buyers of America, there is going to be the most
spirited bidding in years. All exhibitors. States Right men and chain operators
are invited to communicate at once with
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES,
(Exclusive Selling Agents)
500 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY
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Thursday, January 1$, 1920
Tibw Xester fork and
Scbtford XPhiteside produced
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AFTER a hundred or more stories suitable for screen production were submitted to
us by the foremost authors of America, we selected the script of a young writer,
Willard King Bradley, as the most original in the batch, and the most original
we had seen in years. The story, dealing with the Gargantuan question of Mother-
hood, demanded the finest artistic talent procurable. Frank Reicher, responsible for
manv Paramount and Metro successes, was chosen to direct "Empty Arms," because
we figured that he alone could handle a great number of its exceedingly difficult
scenes, the majority of which were at once intensely dramatic and unusually delicate.
Mr. Reicher immediately surrounded himself with the foremost technicians. Gail
Kane, famous star of screen and stage, who had just closed in the Broadway success,
"The Woman in Room 13," was signed to star; then a powerful cast, including
Thurston Hall, J. Herbert Frank and other well-known screen celebrities, was
engaged to support her. The picture was made; and, as we watched its progress, we
believed that we had a master production. But we were not content to rest on our
own judgment. We called in that famous editorial writer. Dr. Frank Crane, who
contributed his unique services to the thought side of the picture.
It is the easiest thing in the world for a producer to deal in twelve-cylinder adjectives, and to megaphone
it from the housetops that his picture is supreme. We are so confident of the success of "Empty Arms"
that wc are more than willing to simply place it in the hands of the buyers and exchange men, and let the
screen do the talking. We are so certain that they will say that we have wW^rcstimated it, that we will stake
our future success on it] Which is saying volumes.
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Starrinq GAIL KANE
THE production alone will stand on its merits. But there is something else
we have to offer which makes "Empty Arms" a picture p/us. This "some-
thing else" is tlie Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet, prepared by our advertis-
ing department.
If you are desirous of seeing the picture, wire or write for details. If
WRITTEN BY
Thursday, January 15, 1920
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WHEN the advertising manager en-
tered the conference immediately
after the well-known distributor
made his original offer, he said:
"The idea in 'Empty Arms' is one never before
touched. Its originality is worth a great deal. But the
idea is of such importance at this time, that I find our
picture can command over a hundred thousand dollars
worth of advertising in every important city.
"How do I know.? Well, I have written to news-
paper editors, civic authorities, educators and men and
women in public life, club officials, doctors, lawyers
and other professionals. In every city, interest in the
subject contained in 'Empty Arms' is so great, that, if
we were to try to arouse this interest with paid adver-
tising, it would cost over a hundred thousand dollars
to do it."
The Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet
Tells the Whole Story; It Covers the
Box-Office Possibilities of '■''Empty
Arms" from Every Angle. A Copy oj
It Will Gladly he Sent Only to Those
Exhibitors and States Right Buyers
Who Personally Sign On Their Busi-
ness Stationery a Request for It.
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES, Inc.
( Excluiive Sellinz Agenti)
500 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
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product of the new iiulcpeiidcMit or-
ganization.
Changes of Exchange Operation
Under the new plan of operation
of the First National it will not be
surprising if the exchanges will
change their method of operation.
This is being talked of considerably
in view of the fact that some of the
more important key communities
are expected to handle features in
the first run houses on a percentage
basis. This basis, if worked out and
perfected, will call for the exhibitor
to meet a certain guarantee, after
that the producer will take a certain
definite amount, and thereafter all
receipts will be split on a basis of
probably 50-50. If this is carried
through there will be little for the
exchanges to do save to physically
handle the product and the branch
managers will become out and out
salesmen.
Directors Named for Picture Unit
The new board of directors of the
Associated First National Pictures,
Inc. are R. H. Lieber, H. O. Schwal-
be, Nate H. Gordon, J. Von Hcr-
berg, Jacob Fabian, Moe Mark, J. B.
Clark of Pittsburg, E. B. Johnson,
J. H. Kunsky, J. J. Allen Col. Fred
Levy. This increases the new board
to eleven instead of the old number
of seven.
Conspicuous in this new board is
the absence of T. L. Tally of Los
Angeles, Aaron Jones of Chicago, E-
H. Hulsey of Texas and R. H. Clark
of New York.
Neilan Film First Release
It became known yesterday that
the first release of the new picture
corporation will be Marshall Neil-
an's production "The River's End,"
to be released sometime in the
middle of February. The new the-
ater organization with twenty mil-
lion capital will in all likelihood not
become efTective until sometime in
the summer or early fall, the imme-
diate program being only with ref-
erence to the picture company.
Reichenbach "Saw" Kunsky
Harry Reichenbach of Equity Pic-
tures came down to see John Kunsky
about a contract. He lingered long
enough to "see" Kunsky and to al-
low a number of others to "see"
him. And when they finished "call-
ing" Harry departed cheerfully on
his way. He says he doesn't ex-
pectto miss any First National con-
ventions in the future. They're
such a good bunch of "see'ers."
Paul Mooney, of the Anita Stew-
art Prod, was Harry's business part-
ner. Mooney likes Harry just at
present.
Rothacker's Dinner
Watterson Rothacker who does
all the First National printing gave
a little dinner party Tuesday night.
Regrets from many that he didn't
give more.
All of Paul Mooney's champagne
gave out Sunday. And the red eye
was available at spots at $40 per
bottle.
Koplar's Car
Harry Koplar hired a chair Tucs-
.day morning. "Jimmy" Grainger
joined in the ride and there was a
fine row when Jimmy wanted to ride
one way and Koplar wanted to sec
the other end of the walk. They ef-
fected a compromise. They trailed
Earl Gulick's car. But ask 'em why?
Wid's in Demand,
WID'S DAILY arrived late in the
evening and was hungrily read by
the film folk who hadn't had a bit of
news of their industry since Sunday.
And 24 hours without news in
this business means something. The
other papers in the trade promised
to arrive. But none came.
Mandlebaum Lucky
E. M. Mandelbaum says Atlantic
City is the luckiest spot in the world.
He wants all First Natl, conventions
held here.
Col. Levy Missing
Everyone missed Col. Fred Levy
of Louisville. But the Colonel was
too busy in Chicago at the conven-
tion of the Natl. Asso. of Retail Clo-
thiers where he will try to put
through a resolution blocking the
use of advertising on the part of
national clothing advertisers unless
the exhibitors receive benefit there-
from. Thus taking the profit from
the makers of and the distributors
of certain kinds of industrial adver-
tising.
"River's End" and the Ocean
James R. "Jimmy" Grainger of the
Neilan organization is here talking
about "River's End" even though he
is on the edge of the Atlantic. Some
of the exhibitors present were won-
dering over his appearance until he
began to tell them all about the
first Neilan production. Then they
began to understand.
Those in Attemdance
The following were in attendance
at the convention:
Jule and Jay J. Allen, Toronto;
A. H. Blank, Des Moines; J. B.
Clark, Pittsburgh; R. H. Clark, New
York City; R. D. Craver, Charlotte,
N. C; W. P. Devees, Vancouver,
B. C; Jacob Fabian and A. M. Fab-
ian, Paterson, N. J.; Frank Ferran-
dini, Richmond, Va.; I. H. Rubin, M.
L. Finkelstein, Minneapolis; Nath-
an H. Gordon, Boston; Sam Katz,
An organization of
authors, including
two scenario edi-
tors, will consider
orders from first-
class producers for
continuities and
original stories.
Address
XYZ, Wid's Daily
Chicago; J. H. Kunsky, Detroit;
David P. Howells, New York; G. W.
Trendle, Detroit; Robert Lieber, In-
dianapolis; E. M. Mandelbaum,
Cleveland; H. Lieber, Indianapolis;
Tom Moore, Boyd Cunningham,
Washington; Tom Saxe, Milwaukee;
William Sievers, St. Louis; Harry T.
Nolan, William H. Swanson, Den-
ver; E. B. Johnson, secretary of the
Turner & Dahnken Circuit, San
Francisco; J. G. Von Herbcrg, Se-
attle; Joe E. Rickards, Phoenix,
Ariz.; Moe Mark, Max Spiegel, New
York; H. O. Schwalbe, Philadelphia;
J. D. Williams, New York; L. L.
Goldberg, Louisville; Herbert Weil,
Port Huron, Mich.; J. R. Grainger,
New York; Claude Jensen, Seattle;
F. V. Fischer, Seattle; F. W. Rey-
nolds, Denver; Tom Boland, Okla-
homa City; Joseph Skirboll, Pitts-
burgh; Wdliam Hamm, Minneap-
olis: E. E. Richards, Kansas City;
Paul C. Mooney, New York; Jacob
Gottstein, Seattle; Harry Koplar,
/St. Louis; E. J. Hudson, W. J-
Morgan, C F. Chandler, Paul Sara-
zan, J. L. Hunter, New York; Har-
ry and Abe Warner, New York;
Harry L. Reichenbach and Earl Gu-
lick were present in the double
capacity of transacting business and
pleasure.
DANNENBERG
Columbus, O. — James A. Maddox,
manager of the Majestic, for the
last five years, will become directing
head of a local firm which will erect
film houses.
IDEAL STUDIOS
FOR RENT
Apply to
JAMES J. REARDIN,
General Manager
Telephone Union 5067-68
JOE DOWLING
"The Miracle Man"
has the title role
in
KENTUCim
COLONEir
Ready March First
(We hope )
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
Familiar Names in Copperhead Ca8(
Included in the ca.st of "The Cop-
perhead," to be released by Famous
on Jan. 25, besides Lionel Barrymor(
in the stellar role arc Doris Rankin,
in private life, Mrs. Lionel Barry]
more, Arthur Rankin, William ?!
Carleton, Frank Joyner, Leslie
Stone, Richard Carlyle and Carolyr
Lee.
W. P. S. Earle will shortly finish
direction on "The Woman Game,'
with Elaine Hammerstein. A Selz-
nick release.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
WE ARE supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
OUR financial strength en-
ables us to supply any nnm-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohlll, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
Telephones
\ 2389
Bryant ^, 2390
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Thursday, January 15, 1920
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Casson Ferguson is
; igain at work for the camera in
he Lasky feature, "The Prince
, Chap."
Mark Larkin has resigned as Mary
Pickford's publicist.
Carroll McComas has left for New
i^ork City. She will go back on the
itage, but also plans to appear in
several pictures
Al Christie has completed "Her
' 3ridal Night-Mare," which will be
eleased in February.
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Harry Rapf announces that
George Irving, director for the Web-
;r Productions, Inc., one of the
iclznick units, started producing on
an. 5. Accompanying Mr Irving was
Edith Hallor who will play the
itar role of "Children of Destiny."
:<'
Robert Brunton, in conjunction
vith Pathe has taken out tem-
)orary insurance with a Los Angeles
irm to the amount of $60,000 for
ack Dempsey. The policy will
lold good for the duration of Demp-
ey's picture contract at the Brun-
on Studios, where he is starring in
. serial.
GAUSMAN.
Dwan Says He'll Quit
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luction for the Associated Pro-
lucers."
" 'My relations with the Mayflower
^hotoplay Corp. have been most
ileasant,' said Mr. Dwan, when seen
t the studio, 'but I am very anxious
o start work on my own produc-
ions, which will go out through the
Associated Producers.
" 'There is a vast difference in
landling other people's money and
n finishing one's self. I want to
nake still larger, more finished pro-
luctions than heretofore.' "
Arthur Butler Graham, Dwan's at-
orney could not be reached for a
statement last night.
LOUIS SHERWIN
Continuity
Screen Cutting and Titling
Now Assistant
to
J. G. Hawks
of
Goldwyn
Author of
"BONDS OF LOVE"
for
Pauline Frederick
Eight Years dramatic critic New
York Globe, contributor Ameri-
can, Metropolitan, Smart Set,
Vanity Fair and other magazines.
Dintenfass to Leave for Florida
Mark M. Dintenfass, who produces
the Cuckoo comedies, will leave for
his studio in Jacksonville, Florida,
shortly. These two-reelers are re-
leased through the United Picture
Theaters.
Organize Exploitation Department
First National's New York Ex-
change has organized an exploitation
department with G. Horace Morti-
mer in charge. The new department
will aid exhibitors in putting over
First National productions, suggest-
ing various ways and means of ad-
vertising, etc.
Working on New Serial
Six episodes of "The Fatal Thir-
ty," the new serial to be released
through Bull's Eye have been com-
pleted and nine remain to be filmed.
Grover James is the author of it,
Henry Haskins directed and Johnny
Hayes plays the leading role. It
is a newspaper story and includes
in its cast Fritzie Ridgeway, Lillian
West, Carl Stockdale, Al Freemont,
William Ryno and others.
Form Emergency Film Service
(Special to fflD'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — The Emergency
Film Service has been organized in
order to render service to exhib-
itors of the Southwest, whose busi-
ness has been harmed by late trains
and in some cases the discontinu-
ance of trains. Permanent headquar-
ters have not yet been established,
but the body will soon be working.
Willard Mack has written a story
which Myron Selznick has pur-
chased for screen production. The
new story is entitled "Prince O'
Pines."
Dana Back From Trip
P. B. Dana, sales manager of Ar-
row Film has returned from a Mid-
dle Western trip. He found busi-
ness flourishing.
First Character Film
Character Pictures Corp. has
bought "The Frameup" the novel by
Edward Everett Mathews.
"The Frameup" will be a special
all-star production and is scheduled
for early making.
Parisian Frolic Ends Engagement
The Parisian Fashion Frolic will
end its engagement at the Broad-
way on Saturday night, after a ten-
week run. The Moss offices say that
375,000 persons have already seen
the Frolic.
Kelly to Manage United Branch
James B. Kelly has been appointed
manager of the Buffalo exchange of
the United Picture Theaters. He was
formerly assistant sales manager for
Hallmark and more recently special
representative for Universal.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more d'emonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3607 Bryant
Send Us Your
HigheaiPriL Junk Film
INTERSTATE SMELTING
(& REFINING COMPANY
23 Commercial St. NEWARK. N. J.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
JACK CUNNINGHAM
Associated with
George Loane
Tucker
Productions
Hollywood, Cal.
RALPH
RUFFNER
At Liberty
OFFERS
INVITED
Address
853 East Harrison St.
Portland, Oregon
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow'*
REASON No. 13
Ben Wilson's experience in the
production of serials is a suf-
ficient guarantee for "The
Screaming Shadow". Watch for
Reason No. 14 tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights coDtrolled by Apollo Trading Corp., 220 W. 48th St.
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Friday, January 16, 1920
Price 5 Cent;
May Build New Studio
As Addition to Present Metro
Plant, Says Loew — Going West
With Rowland and Engel
Marcus Loew, Richard A. Row-
land and Joe Engel of Loew-Met-
ro leave for California on Sunday
to look over general production at
the Metro studio.
Loew goes on a double mission,
he explained yesterday. He wants
ti) taniiliarize himself with the pro-
duction end of the business and
look after some pressing matters
connected with the Ackerman and
Harris string of theaters which he
controls.
It has been persistently reported
that Loew-Metro officials are leav-
ing to go after the distribution of
the Big Five-Associated Producers
product but when Loew was asked
regar<ling that he stated:
"There 'is nothing to that at all.
I am going out to get fam liar with
production and look over things
generally. We may l)uild another
studio, I don't know yet."
Internat'l Pays $600,000 for Lease
International Film is paying $600,-
000 as a total rental figure for the
Harlem River Park at 127th St. and
Second Ave., which the company is
using as a studio. The lease covers
a long period of years.
Decision Reserved
Justice Finch in the Supreme
L ourt yesterday reserved decision
after the first hearing on the appli-
cation for an injunction applied for
l)y C. B. Price Co-, Inc., against
Aywon Film Corp. The case re-
volves around the ownersnip ol the
{^ierinan submarine p.cturc the U-35.
Frolic Over Moss Circuit
I'lie Parisian Fashion Frolic will
play Moss' Ham.lton for the week
of Jan. 19th.
Following the Hamilton, the
I'Volic will open at the Regent for
one week and will then go to the
Jefferson.
Brenon Safe
Cables from Italy received in New
^'ork yesterday advised of the fact
that Herbert Brenon who disap-
peared on the slopes of Mt. Aetna,
in SiCily, was safe. Brenon was at-
tacked by bandits and held for ran-
som but wa.s later released when the
bandits discovered he was a for-
eigner and that his Government was
pushing inquiries for his recovery.
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Circuit's Theaters in Chicago
— No Effect on First National
Goldwyn has purchasetl a fitly pe
cent interest in the Aschcr Bros
.chain of theaters in Chicago, ac
cording to reliable information sc
cured yesterday. The purchas
price is $900,000'.
Several efforts were made las
night to secure Samuel Goldwy
for a statement on the deal but a)
attempts were unavailing.
When Nate Ascher was aske>
last night at the Ritz Carlto
whether the report v/jas true, h
said:
"Why don't you go to Goldwj'
for your information?"
When further pressed lor eithe
a denial or confirmation, he re
peated:
"I prefer you go to Goldwy
for your information."
"I'll plead guilty to burglary," he said, "if you can call it that for
breaking into my own apartment"— Katherine MacDonald, the American
Beauty, in the First National pict ure, "The Turning Point" — Advt.
To Vote on Censor Aid
Mass. Women's Clubs Hold Meeting
Feb. 15 to Decide on Attitude
Towards New Legislation
(Spt^dol to WIDS l>AII,y\
Boston — The Committee on Legis-
lation of the Massachusetts Federa-
tion of Women's Clubs will report
to the parent body on Feb. 13 and
at that time a vote will be taken by
the Federation on its attitude tow-
ard the proposed censor i)ill.
Orrin G. Cocks of the National
Board of Review has been here ad-
dress ng the Committee on Legis-
lation on censorship in its various
phases. The board has been invited
to send a representative to attend
the February meeting.
Recently the City Federation of
(ConttnufJ on Faye 1)
Meeting Closing
First National to Complete Work
To-day — Plans May Be An-
nounced Next Week
(By Long Distance Phone)
.Atlantic City, N. J. — Although a
number of members of First Na-
tional are still here the bulk of the
work taken up at the first annual
meeting will probably be thrashed
out by Friday afternoon when the
remain ng officials expect to return
to New V*>rk.
The development of the .Associ-
ated First National Pictures, Inc.,
has taken so much time that the di-
rectors and executive committee
hardly took up the .'\ssociated First
National Theaters matter at all, but
this will be finally consummated
(Continued on Page 2)
Rambeau Differences Settled { Feist in Omaha Tomorrow
The differences between Al \ Omaha. — Felix Feist of Goldwyn
Woods and Marjorie Raml>eau re- is expected here tomorrow. He will
garding the latter's film activities stay over Sunday and Monday and
with' Albert Capellani Have been then leave for Denver, where he
amicably settled out of court. will also spend three dkys.
Ascher Bros, with Balaban an
Katz hold the First National fran
chisc for Chicago.
A First National official state
over the long distance phone fror
Atlantic City that the reporte
Goldwyn deal would make abso
lutely no difference in the status c
the First National franchise-
MacHugh Leaves Moss
.\rthur E- MacHugh, for fof
years in charge of the publicity fc
the Moss Circuit of theaters has rt
signed from that position to go wit
the Hammersteins. He will handl
"Tumble In" which is now playin
in Boston and later handle a sho'
here in New York. MacHugh, b«
fore joining Moss was on the roa
with a number of theatrical attra<
tions.
Keenan Going Abroad
(Special to ff^lDS DAILY)
Los Angeles — Frank Keenan wi
leave for New York in a few day
and from there go to France. R<
ported he has been made an oflFe
to produce abroad.
The Pathe offices knew nothin
about the above dispatch yesterda}
Hammons Returns
E. W. Hammons of Educations
Films Corp., returned to this COUE
try yesterday aboard the Laplan<
He went to England about fou
weeks ago on special business.
at
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
"V'^amous Players .. 86
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ic)
L^i Adolphe Osso has brought back
J'.rom France "The Little Cafe," a
rature with Max Linder. The pro-
■«! notion is now bein.s; cut and titled.
D>:l ■ —
f' ' C. A. Willat Goes West
)■,: C- A. Willat left for California
8 'uesday. It is understood he will
u 'lake a feature under the direction
f his brother Irvin Willat.
COMING
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To Vote on Censor Aid
I Cnntinufd from Ptiyf I)
Women's Clubs, representing 40.-
000 women in Greater Boston voted
not to go on record as favoring cen-
sorship. /Ki that time Henry E. Jen-
kins, of tlie New York C:ty Depart-
mrnt of Education and a menilier of
the executive committee of the
Board of Review spoke to the clubs.
The bill as it will l)e proposed is,
in its condensed form as follows:
1. There shall be ,i division of motion
picture standards in the department of
labor and industry, consisting of a boanl
to determine standai-ds, with nine mem-
bers, of whom at least three shall be
women, a director and two nssociate di-
rectors, at least one of the three to be a
woman. ne(essar,y inspectors, clerks and
assistants.
2. The (iovernor sliall appoint the
board and designate its diairman and
secretary. The board shall meet at least
once a month. It shall serve without
pay. The Commissioner of labor and
industry shall with the approval of the
Governor and Council, appoint and fix
the salaries of the director and asso-
ciate directors and may appoint and re-
move necessary inspectors and clerks.
.3. The division shall establish stand-
ards, examine every film to be exhibited.
license such films as accord with its
standards, and insi)ect exhibitions.
4. Licensed films shall be stamped and
numbered, and when exhibited the ap-
proval of the department shall be shown
on the screen.
5. Tiie board shall formulate the
standards to prevent the exhibition of
films whicli are obscene, indecent, im-
moral or inlmnian or tend to incite
crime or (o impaii- the health or cor-
rupt the morals of cliililren or adults.
Hearing sliall be held as to standards.
It may make regulations for their en-
forcement. The director and associ-
ates shall. i)erosnalIv or tlirough assist-
.;ints. examine all films submitted and
issue licenses, and miiy require excisions,
amplifications or alterations as a con- i
ilition of the license and may revoke li-
censes.
(>. The General Court shall make an
annual ap|)ropriation for the division.
7. Suitable i|uarters shall be iirovided.
S. A fee of one dollar shall be charged
for each reel of less than 1,000 lineal feet
.•ind for each duplicate: two dollars for
eacli reel in duplicate over 1.000 feet: the
money to be paid into the Ire.-isury of
tlie Commonwealth.
'.). Whoever is aggrieved may nitpeal
^n I he Superioi- Court, sitting iii equity,
and the Couri may ri'voki". modify or
confirm the action.
10. ,\ny ])erson, firm or cori)oration
"hich exhibits a film not licensed or
- itliout the announcement provided in
S-^i-tion A shall be punished by a fine
of not less th.an %2'> no rmore than $-300 or
imprisonment for not less than ;«) days
or more than one year, or both such
''"■ and imprisonment.
11. Acts inconsistent herewith are re-
oe^^led.
12. The act shall take effect .July 1.
^020. as to appointments and not be-
fore October 1. 1020. as to the work of
"' division.
Realart Field Changes
Realart yesterday aTinouncod the
following field changes:
M. E. Maxwell manager at
Omaha has been made special rep-
resentative in that territory.
C. O- Kingsley, formerly at De-
troit has been switched to Omaha
while Ralph Quivc from San Fran-
cisco to Detroit.
Ben F. Simpson former field man-
ager is in charge of the San i-ran-
cisco office.
Miller, Bowes' Assistant
Frank O- Miller, former maiia.uer
of the Manhattan Opera House has
resigned from that position to be-
come assistant to Managing Director
Edward Bowes of the Capitol.
"Milk, Not W;re"
Is What Industry Needs — According
to the American Banker
In its issue of Jan. 5, tlic ".\mcri-
can Banker" says: —
"Wall Street money has always
been easy picking for the promoter
of motion pictures and on one or
two occasions these pickings have
almost put over a successful picture.
"It is only recently, however, that
the 'fifth largest indr.stry' has suc-
ceeded in corralling large capital
from bankers, whose names repre-
.^^ent standing in Wall Street.
"The latest combination of capital
enlisted represents a tremendous
.smn to be thrown into the coffers of
an industry with a thorough record
for mismanagement. The moving
picture producer has never suffered
for funds, he has sunk one fortune
only to find another one ready to
go into the hole unfilled by the first.
He has had huge stock issues under-
written, he has sold bonds, each
representing nothing but promises
and has played with funds furnished
by individuals who had a personal
interest in chorus .girls who wanted
to be starred in the film. The 'Toot-
sie Twoshoes Company,' the 'Nellie
the Vamp Company,' and innuiner-
able others of the same sort have
i)Iazed in myriads of lights on Broad-
way only to join their predecessors
in oblivion because the story, pro-
duction and star were refused by the
public and what should have been
enough money to make two good
pictures was frittered away in one
bad one.
"The motion picture industry is in
'ts infancy, it has a rosy future, it
nmn1")ers a few intelligent producers,
some capable directx)rs. a scant num-
ber of attractive and sincere stars
and very inferior manageifient. In
other words art is present to a lim-
ited degree but business ability is
sadly lacking. It is pleasant for a
banker to have an interest in a
flock of 'movie queens' — as a recre-
ation— but poor business as an in-
vestment unless, with the capital sup-
plied, these bankers also furnish the
same sort of mana.gement they would
demand of any industrial concern
\^•hose preferred stock they under-
wrote and offered to their clients as
a profitable investment.
"The motion picture industry is
young in years but old in experience
in squandering easily acquired for-
tunes in tinsel, wasted footage, ex-
pensive, undesirable actresses, and
scenery and props and casts for
stories that are unfit for presenta-
tion to intelligent audiences, which
those in movie houses now are be-
coming. Capital should insist upon
management, or else the investor will
have stock certificates with the same
decorative value as those of some
oil companies long since forgotten
by all excepting their hopeful stock-
hoders.
"What this moving picture infant
needs is milk, not wine. Solid man-
agement backed by the sturdy cap-
italists recently announced should
give us better pictures, better ac-
tors, more realism, less vamps and
sure income on our investment."
Meeting Closing,
{Continued from Pa<ie 1)
within a brief t'me. At the moment,
however, only the picture company
affairs are being "ironca out."
It is promised that sometime next
week definite statements relative to
the work taken up will be announced
at which time the new officials of
the picture corporation as well as
the new executive comnmiec yyiil
probably be announced. The slate
as predicted in WID'S DAILY win
in. all likelihood be carried out.
DANNENBERG'.
Mayor's Committee Meets
The Committee on M- P. Regu-
lation opened its two-day session at
the Waldorf Astoria yesterday.
The committee appointed four sub-
committees one to investigate the
state censorship questioii, one on
local regulation, one on the work
of the National Board qf Review
and tlie fourth On d,xis(ling laws
relative to indecent exhibitions.
These committees will investigate
in its own particular field and
another meeting will be held in ,'\1-
bany in about a montii at winch a
definite policy for the Committee
will be adopted. i
The Talmad.ge and Famous Play-
ers studios were visited yesterday.
The conference will be coiitinued
to-day.
No Split in Northwest
J. L. Gottstein, vice-president of
the Greater Theaters Co., Inc., op-
erating the Liberty in i Seattle stated
yes'terday that the suit between Jen-
sen and Von Herljerg and himself
was merely for the purpose of ascer-
taining property rights on the Lib-
erty theater- It does not indicate,
said he, a Ijreak between Jensen and
Von Herlierg and himself as indi-
cated in a Seattle dispatch to WID'S
DAILY, published in yesterday's
issue.
Manchester, Me. — Fred Richards
and a Portland man are dickering
over the sale of the Majestic which
the former owns. The house is not
yet complete but can be finished in
a few weeks.
The number of admis-
sions to motion picture
theatres steadily increases
and so does the consump-
tion of RITCHEY post-
ers. There is a very di-
rect connection betwean
these two facts.
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Friday, January 16, 1920
Cibrario, President
Jiicques Cibrario is president of
ransatlaiitic Film Co., of America
id lias been since late December.
Lewis Roach who recently re-
ined to return to England was
cc-president of the corporation.
Lewis Buys Danielson Theater
{Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Danielson, Conn. — John F. Lewis,
anager of the Orphenm for the
ist six years has pnrchascd the
eater from William S. Brown.
Lewis acted for the Lewis-Brown
ircuit which owns the Princess in
ristol and the Palace at Rockville.
Another Loew Subsidiary
(% Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Albany. — The (Jates Operating
Corp. has been formed here by Mar-
cus Loew, David Bernstein and
Nicholas Sclu-nck. 'I'lie company is
chartered at $10,000.
Theater Planned for Melbourne
(Special to WlirS DAILY)
Washington. — Commerce Reports
sued by the Department of Com-
erce report that two large thea-
;rs, chiefly for pictures, are con-
mplated for Melbourne, Australia,
he costs of these two buildings arc
itimatcd at $2,430,000 and $1,458,-
)0.
Christine Mayo has been engaged
y Marshall Neilan for a prominent
irt in his second production which
now in the making at the Fair-
inks studio.
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Loew is building a theater at
Broadway and Gates Ave., Brook-
lyn. It is usually the custom for
Loew to form a new holding com-
pany fr)r every theater that he builds.
Lottie I'ickford has begun work
at the Brunton studio with her own
company on her first independent
production.
Ethel Blande De Cordova
Died
Jan. 15, 1920
Funeral Services
Campbell's Funeral Church
Sunday Morning
Jan. 18, 9 a.m.
John linierson and Anita Loos arc
going to Palm Beach to supervise
"The Love Expert," a Constance Tal-
madge production.
Kealart Pictures linvt a special
lobby display for ;ill their prodiic
tioDS now ready in tlieir exch;m(;<'K
throughout the country for nil
their bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con
cern will assist you in geitiiig
"them" up to the box office.
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FILMUSIC CUE SHEETS ARE GOOD FOR ALL THEA-
TERS EVEN THOSE THAT USE ROLLS— AND LOTS OF
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There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
'The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON No. 14
The Ben Wilson trademark on
a serial is the same as Sterling
on Silver.
You are not buying a pig in a
poke when you book "The
Screaming Shadow." Watch for
Reason No. 15 Tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
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It' I* Friday, January 16, 1920
The cave man lived an uncertain life
He depended entirely upon his own prowess
Most Exhibitors are mighty uncertain about their futures. Fhey
have to fight each other and they have to fight the predatory
producer-distributor gangs.
The Big Idea is for the independent exhibitor to get into a gang
of his own, a gang that won't skin him aHve, a gang in which
he can be as big as any other man.
The fellows in OUR GANG
can take a vacation occasion-
ally, because their franchise
in our organization will pro-
tect them.
Our franchise holders can
sleep o' nights because old
policeman Franchise is always
on the job.
If you're a live one we want you in Our Gang
Write today for our booklet
"A FRANCHISE TO INDEPENDENCE
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Exhibitors' Defense Committee,
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Saturday, January 17, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Coming Home
First National Members Expected in
Town To-day from Atlantic City
(By Long Distance Phone)
Atlantic City, N. J.— The First
National convention is over.
The franchise holders and direc-
tors will leave town this morning
and arrive in New York about mid-
day- Some of the members left
town yesterday.
Announcement of the plans of the
Associated First Nation Pictures,
Inc. are expected to be made early
next week.
"Trade Review" Sold
Passes From L. F. Blumenthal to
A. B. Swetland— Identified With
Class Journal Publishing Co.
The Exhibitors Trade Review has
passed from the control of Louis
F. Blumenthal to L. W. Boynton
and A. B. Swetland. The latter is
known in the publishing field by vir-
tue of his connection with persons
identified wth the Class Journal
Publishing Co., publishers of a con-
siderable number of trade journals.
Mr. Blumenthal stated yesterday
that he understood that the control
had passed into Swetland's hands as
a personal venture. However, the
transfer of the publication to the
holdings of the Class Journal Co. in
the future would not be surprising
to some- Swetland figured last year
in the purchase of "The Dramatic
Mirror."
Lesley Mason will continue as edi-
tor but it is understood that some
of his duties as publisher will pass
into the hands of Mr. Boynton who
will assume active charge of the bus-
iness end of the publication.
Foundation Case Argued
The Foundation Film-National
Picture Theaters' case was argued
before Judge Knox in the Federal
District Court yesterday. Decision
reserved.
National seeks an injunction to
restrain further exhibition of "The
Blindness of Youth" because that
company has a film in preparation
called "Blind Youth."
Directors to Hold Dinner
The M. P. D- A. — director's asso-
ciation— will hold a dinner at the
Friar's Club on Tuesday evening.
The occasion is the welcoming of
the newly elected officers.
W. Scott Darling is now a scenario
editor for Christie-
Fear struck her to the heart, then a mounting glory and pride in the
strength of the man she loved — Katharine MacDonald, the American
Beauty, in the First National picture, "The Turning Point."— Advt.
Laemmle To Fight
To Make Phillips-Holubar a Court
Issue — Claims Vaid Contract
Universal announced yesterday
that Dorothy Phillips and Allen Hol-
ubar had definitely left Universal
City.
Carl Laemmle alleges that Miss
Phillips and Mr. Holubar still under
contract with Universal. In speak-
ing of the matter, Laemmle stated
yesterday:
"Allen Holubar and Dorothy
Phillips have left Universal City.
Both of them have always been
given every consideration possible
with us.
"They have a contract with u,;
which is an honest and fair an agree-
ment as was ever writen. This con-
tract is legally binding. For th:
principle of the thing I am going tn
go to every extreme to see tha'
both of them are forced to keep thei ■
written word. Their contracts hav •
a year to run.
"If this matter is allowed to gc
{Continued on Page 4) '
MacLaren Celebrating Anniversary
{Special to fflD'S DAILY)
Jackson, Mch. — W. S. Maclaren,
managing director of the Majestic
theater here will celebrate the fourth
anniversary of the opening of the
theater, beginning Sunday- The cel-
ebration will extend until the fol-
lowing Sunday.
Sellers Here With Macauley Film
Ollie Sellers is in town, at the
Commodore. Sellers came east with
with a print of "The Gift Supreme"
a feature starring Bernie Durning.
It is a Macauley production and
will be released through Republic.
Irving Lesser Expected
Irving Lesser is exepected in from
the coast with a brand new batch
of news as to Brother Sol's actvi-
ties.
Character Buys "The Stampede"
Character Pictures have purchased
"The Stampede" by Mack Arthur for
production.
Burr Making Comedies
President and General Manager ol
Master Films, Inc.
Charles C. Burr, general man-
ager of Arthur F. Beck is president
and general manager of the Mas-i
ter Films, Inc-, a new company pro-'
ducmg a series of two reel com-
edies starring Johnny Hines. Th«
first comedy is based on a "Torchjr"
story written by Sewell Ford.
Connected with the new organiza^
tion are Sewell Ford, author of "Tor^
chy" stories upon which the com-
edies will be based, Siegfried Hart,
a manufacturer, and E. J. Clode,
publisher of Ford's works and th«
Louis Tracey stories.
Leslie With Abramson
Gladys Leslie, formerly with Vita-
graph has been engaged to do om
picture for Ivan Abramson. Thi
film is "A Child for Sale."
Spiro May Succeed MacHngh
Gerald F- Spiro who has been
handling some of the press matter
for B. S. Moss is expected to re-
place Arthur E. MacHugh as pub-
licity representative.
To Open Independent Exchange
S- T. Stephens, formerly of Ex
hibitors Mutual, will shortly open atl
independent exchange to operate in
Atlanta, New Orleans and Dallas,.
under the name of the Diamond!
Film Co.
F. P. Foreign Business
Famous Players-Lasky yesterday
showed to the trade the picture deal '
ing with its foreign activities whicl
was recenty exhibited at the annua
directors' meeting as a part of th
treasurer's report.
The film gave some interesting fig-
ures, notably that the total foreign,
business of the corporation during'
the first ten months of 1919 amount-
ed to $4,500,000. This is 95 per cent
in excess of the total foreign busi-
ness done in 1919 and the 1918 fig-
ure, in turn, is 100 per cent in ex-
cess of the business done the yeai
previous.
The picture showed views of prac-
tically every foreign office controlled
by Famous Players-Lasky, including
the branches in various Englsh cit-
ies, Paris, Copenhagen, and cities of.
South America, as well as many o
the foreign theaters which regular
ly show Paramount-Artcraft pic
tures.
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III Saturday, January 17, 1920
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
Famous Players - 85
Goldwyn
Loew's, Inc.
Triangle
United Pict. Prod
World Film
87
V4 %
16 1634
853,-^
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Gets Arrow Films for Canada
Basil Horsfall of Horsfall Produc-
tions Ltd. of Montreal, has secured
the rights to several Arrow pictures
for the Dominion. Included among
these are twelve two reel North-
woods dramas, featuring Edgar
Jones; 12 two reel Northwest Police
Stories which feature John Lowell,
and these features: "The Chamber
Mystery," "Miss Anzoria" and Ihe
Mysterious Mr. Browning."
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COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
Time's
PUNCTURED
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St., N. Y.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Active work has been
started on George H. Melford's pro-
duction, with Roscoe Arbuckle, by
arrangement with Joseph M. Schenck
of "The Round-Up," Edmund Day's
famous stage play, which will now
be seen as a Paramount-Artcraft
special. Tom Forman, who plays
one of the leading roles, is author
of the scenario. Mabel Julienne
Scott plays the feminine lead.
Frank Lawrence, film editor at
Universal City, has been given gen-
eral supervision over the immense
photographic laboratory at Univer-
sal City.
Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother
exhib-
itor put his
show
over.
Send
along your id
eas.
Let th
e other
fello-^' know
hoiv
you
cleaned
up.
Famous has just completed a tie-
up with Harper Bros., who will pub-
lish a special photoplay edition of
"Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain's
novel which will l)c a Paramount-
.\rtcraft release. A total of 100,000
copies of the book will be put out
immediately and will be illustrated
with stills from the production,
which will be credited to the com-
pany on the jacket of each volume.
Florence Porter Parks, former
dramatic editor of the Louisville
Courier-Journal and for some time
past feature writer for Camera, has
joined the Brunton publicity staff to
succeed Calvin C. Day. Rene R.
Rivierre has taken over the director-
ship.
Jacques Jaccard will direct Tom
Mix's next feature, "One Quarter
Apache."
Harry Rapf announces that "Just
a Wife" is finished. It is now being
assembled and cut and will be ready
in a few weeks. The picture was
directed by Howard Hickman and
has Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams
and Leatrice Joy in the cast.
Walter McGrail who is under con-
tract with .Selznick will play the
leading role in "Blind Youth." He
is being especially brought out from
New York to play this part.
GAUSMAN
Davies Film at Broadway
B. S- Moss has booked Marion
Davies in "The Cinema Murder" for
the Broadway after the film's Rial-
to engagement as well as for all the
Moss theaters. The Broadway pro-
gram changes to-morrow. The Par-
isian Fashion Frolic will be replaced
by Cleveland Bronner's "Delights,"
a review with Ingrid Selfeng. The
film for next week will be "Nothing
but the Truth" with Taylor Holmes.
Monopol has made up book
matches on which are the names of
"Crimson Shoals" and "Alma, Do
\'ou Live," the productions of that
organization.
Billie Burke's picture is on the
cover of the Pictorial Review issued
Jan. 1. The portrait is in four col-
ors.
Juanita Hansen at Work
Juanita Hansen has started work
on "The Mad Talon," her Pathe se-
rial.
Williams to Manage Dunbar
Philadelphia, Pa.— Grant Wil-
liams, for sixteen years city editor
of the Philadelphia Tribune, a sheet
for colored people, and himself
colored, will manage the new $400,-
000 Dunbar.
He Believes in Serials
.-Mliance, O. — The New American
theater here ran three Pathe seri-
als on the same day. He showed an
episode of "The Adventures oi
Ruth." "Bound and Gagged" and
"The Black Secret."
William J. McKcnna has written
a song called "Carmen" which will
help exploit Charlie Chaplin's bur-
lesque on "Carmen." Miniature
cards, slides, etc., will also be used
to liclp put it over. Victor Kremer
is releasing the re-issue.
Numa Pictures Corp., which is
screening "The Return of Tarzan," is
organizing a series of clubs for
youngsters each of which is to be
known as the Tribe of Tarzan. Ef-
forts will be made to organize these
societies in various towns and in-
cidentally of course, will give the
picture added publicity.
New Bedford Firm Chartered
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Nfw Bedford, Mass. — The Empire
Theater Co., capitalized at $200,000
has been chartered here and will
build a house here seating 2,4,S0.
Subscribe $300,000 Stock
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Practically
the entire issue of $300,000 of treas-
urer's stock in the Regent has been
sold. Work on excavating started
last week.
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Valuable
Sell Jolly Comedies
Film Specials have disposed o:
the Jolly comedies for Eastern Penn.
sylvania and Southern New Jerse)
to the Square Deal Film Corp., o
Philadelphia. Western Pennsylvanis
and West Viigin.ia rights to thf
Penn Film Service, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
and to Herman J. Garfield of Clevc
land, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigai
rights.
Cinema Classics Releases
Cinema Classics will distributi
hereafter,, Chas. Urban's Movii
Chats, and the Kineto Review. Thi
former are a series of educationa
subjects, each reel dealing with fron
three to twelve topics. The latte
is also an educational release, alway
dealing with one topic. Each wil
he released weekly.
New Firm Locates in Kansas
Wichita, Kansas. — Work on th
initial production of the Popula
Players Pictures Corp. will
started here in the near future
Among its players are included Nc
dra Niris, Vyra Veeda, Warner Rich
mond, and Joe Lertora. Frankly
B. Coates is director general of th
firm, which has a capital of $200,00
and the president of which is Artht
Ford who owns the Marple. Lieu
Bert M. Hall is secretary and treas
urer and Arthur L. Baker is directc
of sales.
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PatkeNews
No. 5
EASTON, WASH.— Get a ilttle auto-
led of your own and take the family
ut — a novel device enables autos to iilow
iroueh deep snows.
CHICAGO, ILL. — "No Smokes" is her
log^an! Lucy Page Gaston announces
er candidacy for I'resident on an anti-
)bacco platform — addressing her "adher-
its."
ALBANY, N. Y.— Legislative judiciary
jmmittee to try ousted N. Y. Socialists,
ssemblyman who will investigate the
>yalty of the Ave suspended Socialist
lentbers.
PABIS, FRANCE — Marshals Foch and
etain open 6th annual airplane exhibit
t French capital — planes of all types are
isplayed.
MEDRTHE VALLEY', FRANCE— War-
avaged lands of Eastern France suffer
ew disaster — terrific floods devastate en-
ire towns, and render thousands home-
>ss and detsitute.
GUANTANAMO, CUBA- Marines keep
1 tip-top form while guarding V. S. Nav-
1 Base at Guantanamo Bay — constant
latch is maintained.
IN THE RING— Who will win world's
eavyweight championship? Sport fans
t ail nations look forward to the ex-
ected bout between Dempsey and Car-
entier.
SATSOr. WASH.— AVill big salmon sup-
ily help bring down H. C. L.f Large
raps and fish hatcheries are used to
atch spawning salmon.
M'ASHINGTON, D. C. — Americans pre-
erve your nation's ideals! Secretary ok
nterior Lane heads patriotic movement
> spread "Americanism" as check against
Reds." „ ^
BOSTON, MASS. — (LOCAL) Boston
Ions its wintry snow mantle — the city
s transformeil into a wonderland of
now and ice as mercury drops to 6
ibove.
Snowflakes form a picturesque baok-
;round for the statue of Robert Burns,
lerly erected in honor of the great poet.
Youthful sculptors.
toaay
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production i
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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Review Board Issuing Catalogues
riie National Board of Review lias
in preparation two new catalogs'.
One of these is "A Garden of Amer-
ican Motion Pictures" covering the
nine months from April 1, to Dec
.31, 1919.
Of interest, to those concerned
with the church use of pictures is
the catalog entitled "The Best Mo-
tion Pictures for Church and Semi-
Religions Entertainments" • — 850
dramatic, Americanization, comic,
travel, missionary and instructive
pictures.
Selznick After "Sleepless Night"
"A Sleepless Night," the bed-room
force which ran at the Bijou last
year under the direction of the Shu-
berts is being bid for by Selznick,
according to a report.
Dinner Tonight for Godal
Friends of Edward Godal, manag-
ing director of the British and Col-
onial, an English producing com-
pany will lender a farewell dinner
at the Astor tonight. Mr. Godal
leaves for England shortly.
Saunders to Tour Exchanges
E. M. Saunders, in charge of sales
for Metro will start next week on
a trip to the exchange centers of
the company.
Salt Lake — -G. L. Gloward has been
appointed manager of the Metro ex-
change here succeeding B. F. Rosen-
berg who has gone to the Denver
office.
Marjorie Rambeau has finished
"The Fortune Teller," a Capellani
production for Pathe release.
WARNING
The picture called "Tiger Girl," recently advertised as a D. W. Griffith
production, was not directed by Mr. Griffith, but by Paul Powell, and it is anj
injustice to Mr. Powell as well as to Mr. Griffith, to call it a Griffith picture, *
As a matter of record, the picture called "Tiger Girl" is an old print
formerly entitled "The Lily and the Rose" and is now being resurrected pre-'
sumably for the purpose of trading on Mr. Griffith's name.
"TO THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY:
"All genuine Griifith productions carry the initials D. G. and the written name
GRIFFITH on the main title and on all important subtitles, and any motion picture
offered without these trade marks not only is unauthentic, but is being foisted on
the exhibitors and the public in an effort to give the public the impression that it was
personally directed.
"In justice to all concerned I hereby ask all exhibitors, for the protection of
themselves and their patrons, not to advertise any picture as a Griffith production
unless it carries the above trade marks stamped in the film."
(Signed)
Any picture not stamped with the name GRIFFITH is not a GriffitI
Production, and if advertised as a Griffith Production a denial signed b;
Mr. Griffith will be published in all territories where it is shown. ^
For further information, address ALBERT L. GREY
General Manager, 720 Longacre Bldg., 1480 Broadway, Ne\'<
York City.
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\ I "®e VISUAL News ^
» ALL THE World
VREPAKE TO TRY SOCIALISTS—
Members of Judiciary committee of New
York Assembly make plans for hearing
of men siispentleil.
TOKIO ATHLETIC CONTEST— Orien-
' tal athletes take part in a Jiu Jitsu de-
bate which proves to be very informal.
" MUST GIVE UP STOCK YARDS— Re-
«»ent ruling deprives packers of owner-
' ship of the gigantic Union Jack Stock
' Yards in Chicago.
, SHE WOULD BE PRESIDENT— Lucy
' Page Gaston seeks nomination for presi-
dent on platform of better morals.
PERSHING GETS GOLD SWORD—
i! Admirers of commander of A. E. F. pre-
] »ent him with a beautifully wrought
' weapon in Kansas City.
' SIR OLIVER LODGE— Noted British
,' scientist arrives on the Lapland to tell
\ Americans of his ideas on immortality.
/ COLLEGE GIRLS HAVE ICE CAR-
NIVAL— Scenes from Alice in Wonder-
land are presented by students at Smith
at Northampton, Mass.
, TROOPS BRING RUSSIAN BRIDES—
^ Soldiers on the Logan from Vladivostok
: arrive in San Francisco with wives from
' Siberia.
CUT ICE CROP IN SIERRAS— Miles
L and miles of winter's chill are sawed up
and put away for summer at Boga, Cal.
• PHOTOGRAPH THE CONSTITUTION
—Original documents of the Constitution
•f the United States and the Declaration
•f Indepedence are taken from the State
''' Department vault, and inspected by Sec-
T retary Lansing.
r COMPLETE LINCOLN MEMORIAL —
. Classic Greek structure on Potomac at
Washington costing over two million is
^ ready for dedication.
RANGERS AND FISCALES PATROL
BORDER — Texas gardians of Rio Grande
aontry and Mexican patrols co-operate
■ ;»n terms of friendship near Ysleta, Tex.
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;l Ascher Bros, to Build Another
' Chicao, 111. — Contract has been let
. or erection of one-story theater and
Mtore building-, at 63d Street and
', Vlarshfield Avenue, for Ascher Bros.,
' ■ o cost $600,000.
Laemmle To Fight
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without a fight, it will leave the film
world in a very deplorable state, and
it will be a very dangerous precedent
to set for directors and players of
the industry, if this disregard of
their legal agreement s allowed to
go unchallenged.
"In fighting this case, I feel that
I am fighting for all honest pro-
ducers. It will be the means of
safeguarding their interests in the
future- Producers will then know
that the success tliat any of them
build up for their stars at a great
expense to themselves, is not a thing
which can be transferred to another
man's control at the mere whim of
the star or director."
Hamlin's Paper Appears
Tom Hamlin's new regional trade
paper, the Motion Picture Journal
has made its apearance. The publi-
cation will appear every Thursday
and caters to the exhibitors in New
York State and Northern New Jer-
sey. The initial issue is 30 pages
and cover.
French Actress Here
Gaby Marcy, said to be a promi-
nent actress in France has arrived in
New York. She is here with her
seven year old son who will be
placed in American schools-
John J. Livingston is her man-
ager. Miss Marcy will appear in
films here.
Famous Lab. Almost Ready
Famous Players' laboratory in
Long Island City will be ready with-
in a month. All of the' printing
and development of films made in
the East wU be done at the new
plant which will be in charge of
Emanuel H. Jacobs.
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON NO. 15
Diogenes took his lantern in
Iiand to hunt for an honest
man. Mr. Exhibitor is hunt-
ing for a good serial. Look
at tlie First four episodes of
"The Screaming Shadow" and
stop your hunt. Watch for
Reason No. 16 tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights controlled by Apollo Trading Corp.. 220 W. 48th St.
Research Department at Metro
Hollywood — A research depart-
ment to work in conjunction with
the technical staff has been estab-
lished at the Metro plant. David S.
McCann has been placed in charge.
Dowling Coming East
Los Angeles — Pat Dowling who
handles the publicity for Christie
comedies will shortly leave here for
a trip to all the ej^change centers
of the country, finally ending up in
New York.
Change Title of Beck Serial
The title of the Arthur Beck ser:
has been changed to "Trailed
Three." Former title, "The Isle ot
Jewels." Pathe release.
i
Metro FieM Changes
Denver — B. F. Rosenfield has been
appointed manager of the Metro ex-
change here. He was formerly at
Salt Lake and succeeds C Klein.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
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Features Reviewed
F. B. Warren and G. B. Baker present
STARVATION
State Rights Page 3
Enid Bennett in
THE WOMAN IN THE SUITCASE
Thos. H. Ince Prod. — Paramount-Art. . . Page 5
Lucy Cotton in BLIND LOVE
Gerald Bacon — Ay won — State Rights. . Page 7
Elaine Hammerstein in. .GREATER THAN FAME
Selznick-Select Page 10
Alice Joyce in SLAVES OF PRIDE
Vitagraph Page 11
William Russell in
THE VALLEY OF TOMORROW
American — Pathe Page 13
Tom Mix in .THE CYCLONE
Fox Page 15
Nazimova in STRONGER THAN DEATH
Nazimova Prod. — Metro Page 17
H. B. Warner in HAUNTING SHADOWS
Hampton — Robertson-Cole Page 20
Robert Warwick in THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Paramount-Artcraft Page 21
Lois Weber Prod. FORBIDDEN
Jewel — Universal Page 23
OTHER MEN'S SHOES
Edgar Lewis Prod., Inc. — Pathe Page 25
Earle Williams in WHEN A MAN LOVES
Vitagraph Page 27
SHORT STUFF Page 31
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Americanization drive via the films opens Feb. 12.
United Picture Theaters take over Triangle exchanges.
Arthur S. Kane, former Realart president, returns
from tour.
First Annual meeting of First National opens at At-
lantic City.
Tuesday
Over 300 theaters join Ohio First National.
C. B. Price applies for injunction to restrain distribu-
tion of alleged duped print of U-35 picture.
Ackerman and Harris to build in Los Angeles. Loew
will operate.
Wednesday
Declare dividend on Famous Player preferred stock.
Directors elected for next four years.
Equity Pictures' directors hold meeting in Chicago.
.S. L. Rothapfel in New York. Gives up management
of Goldwyn's California theater.
Al Kaufman announces resignation from Famous
players.
Associated First National Theaters, Inc., ready to
spend 20 million instead of 6 million as originally
planned.
Thursday
Reported Loew-Metro after Big Five distribution.
Zukor denies Famous Players building theaters; says
Wall St. does not control company.
First iSIational members have 75 theaters under con-
struction in various sections of the country.
Friday
Goldwyn reported to have bought in to Ascher Bro^.
Circuit.
Loew, Rowland and Engel to leave for California.
May build new studio.
First National Convention closing.
Saturday
Carl Laemmle to contest alleged violation of contract
by Allen Holubar and Dorothy Phillips.
Control of Exhibitor's Trade Review passes from L.
F. Blumenthal to A. B. Swetland.
Charles C. Burr producing series of comedies with
Johnny Hines.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good'* — Benjamin Franklin,
SAWING WOOD
Remember the story of the three neighbors who started sawing wood? One bright morn-
ing they started on the job — and shortly two of 'em commenced GABBING over
the back fence— then the ARGUMENT started.
—WHILE THE THIRD SAWED WOOD.
At the end of a week the two were right where they started, STILL TALKING, while
the third had his wood packed away for the winter. His job was not to argue.
HE SA WED WOOD.
During the past month WID'S DAILY has gained over
One hundred PAID IN ADVANCE new subcribers.
AT TEN DOLLARS A SUBSCRIBE.
Over a thousand dollars in new subscriptions.
That kind of a subscription list stands for one thing —
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Independence of thought and EDITORIAL POLICY.
Subscribers don't pay ten bucks a year these days for any publication unless they READ
that publication.
Last week Wid's carried nearly TWO HUNDRED PER CENT, more advertising
than the same week a year ago. That stands for
PROGRESS.
It means SERVICE for the advertiser and SERVICE for the exhibitor.
It is EASY to make extravagant claims —
■ — another thing to PROVE those claims.
In the controversy now running between certain trade publications relative to the pre-
sentation of "Exclusive News" and "First News" have you noticed while in referring
to the other papers in the field the term "WEEKLY" is used?
"THERE'S A REASON."
"WID'S DAILY" prints the news, ALL THE NEWS and nothing but the news.
The editorial policy of its Sunday is characteristically IT'S OWN.
Hokem, Publicity Bunk and "Semi-News" so-called, got the GATE many moons ago.
TWO YEARS ago WID'S believed this policy to be right.
THE INTERVENING TIME HAS PROVED CONCLUSIVELY THE CONSIS-
TENCY AND SOUNDNESS OF THIS POLICY.
WID'S believed that news to be news should be published while it IS news — that is the
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Ghastly Panorama of Starving European Countries
F, B. Warren and G. B. Baker present
"STARVATION"
State Rights
DIRECTOR George Z. Zimmer
AUTHOR War
CAMERAMEN Eight official photographers
AS A WHOLE Ghastly panorama of starving
European countries.
STORY The most tragic ever told ; will touch
everyone's heart.
DIRECTION Zimmer has obtained remarkable
views of European ports and interior cities in
the grip of starvation.
PHOTOGRAPHY Acceptable
LIGHTING Sufficient to show off all of the
sad details.
CAMERAWORK Photographers have obtained
exclusive and utterly astonishing pictures.
STAR Hunger
SUPPORT The populace of Europe
EXTERIORS Taken in various of the big cities
of Europe and show points of great interest
besides the scenes that drive home Europe's
condition.
DETAIL First a subtitle then a scene is the or-
der of the picture; there are surely as many
inserts as there are scenes.
CHARACTER OF PICTURE Will certainly
waken people to Europe's plight in no uncer-
tain terms.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,500 feet
The terrible conditions existing in various Euro-
pean countries but principally Russia, Austria, Poland
and Germany, which Herbert Hoover and the Ameri-
can Relief Administration are in some way alleviating
today are set forth in all their ghastliness in "Starva-
tion," a seven-reel feature the scenes of which were
taken under the direction of George F. Zimmer, Mr.
Hoover's aid, and approved by him and' government
officials.
The picture may be set down as the greatest tragedy
that ever reached the screen for it throws a pitiless
light on conditions today in Europe, conditions result-
ing from war's devastation and its sapping at a people's
vitals, and made worse by the political and social
upheavals that have continued since the great war
came to a close.
In these days of great changes it is futile to pull
wool over the eyes and attempt to go through life
thinking everything is just perfect because the auto-
crat of Germany has been unseated. And so such a
picture as "Starvation" will serve the world in open-
ing the eyes of the many superficially inclined folk
in this country who believed that fighting stopped with
the signing of the armistice.
And it drives home its argument and its message
in a series of terrifically tragic views. Far worse than
the ghastly scenes of the execution of men are those
which show young children, hopelessly emaciated,
under-nourished, their eyes sunken, their expressions
ever breaking between an insane man's grin and a
desire to cry. Children with their limbs twisted, un-
able to stand, so steadily starved from birth that they
have lost the shape of human beings.
Bolshevists are shown facing firing squads. No
preliminaries, the triggers are pulled and the rows
of revolutionists topple quickly into ready prepared
graves. There are hangings, too. The marked men
are obliged to arrange the nooses about their own
necks and swing off into the air as if they were going
on a holiday.
The whole rotten condition of Europe is blamed on
the Bolshevists in "Starvation." In fact the blame is
placed so often that the picture takes the semblance
of anti-Bolshevist propaganda as well as a lesson in
modern European history.
There are many scenes showing endless bread-lines,
American ships unloading at strange and interesting
ports and hungry hordes awaiting the distribution of
the contents of their holds. Of subtitles there are un-
doubtedly too many. As the picture stands now there
is one to each scene. Some amount of elision is sug-
gested.
This Won't Entertain But It Will Wake Up a Lot of People
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Starvation" is remotely removed from anything ap-
proaching pleasant entertainment. It is a series of
scenes, each one a tragedy. That it will do a tremen-
dous good in showing people the true condition of
affairs in Europe is a foregone conclusion. And be-
cause of this the exhibitor will be doing a duty to his
community in showing it — or parts of it.
However, the exhibitor wants to give his people
entertainment. It would be a good idea to insert the
more dominant scenes of this on a regular bill and fea-
ture them in the advertising along with the entertain-
ment part of the bill. The message would be spread
just as forcefully then. The picture as it stands now
is too long except for special showings.
Made bt] Selznick
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Average Program Offering Aided by Star's Personality
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Enid Bennett in the better efforts hardly hold it up.
"THE WOMAN IN THE SUITCASE" Just for the sake of argument, if nothing more,
Thos. H. Ince Prod. — Paramount Artcraft what young girl would think up such an ex-
DIRECTOR Fred Niblo traordinary way of "saving" her father and wondering
AUTHOR C. Gardner Sullivan further, how would such a scheme meet with such
SCENARIO BY C. Gardner Sullivan splendid and "just as planned" success. There are
CAMERAMAN George Barnes numerous incidents that just happen without the
AS A WHOLE Old time situation lacks convic- slightest foundation and even some explaining by way
tion and seldom reaches the entertainment of titles doesn't seem to convince.
point. Roland Lee does a lot of unusual things and hum-
DIRECTION .. Registered a few laughs and handled bles himself greatly for the sake of adventure while
players very well in most instances but Dorcas Matthews is a "wery wicked wamp" who must
couldn't make up for the impossible story. have cost the producer quite a bit for her supply of
STORY Been done hundreds of times and isn't cigarettes.
different enough to get by on that score. Enid Bennett is the young girl just graduated from
PHOTOGRAPHY Fairly good college who comes across Dolly's (Miss Matthews')
LIGHTINGS A bit hazy at times photo in her daddy's grip while looking for a present
CAMERA WORK. .. .Interior shots frequently too which he has bought for her. Realizing that "The
deep. Woman in the Suitcase" must be the cause of her
STAR Satisfactory for the most part but regis- father's recent "business at the office" evenings, Enid
tered some strange emotions in close-ups. plans to save him from disgrace without letting her
SUPPORT Roland Lee very pleasing as the mother know anything about the adventure.
proxy sweetheart; William Conklin fails to Shero advertises for a gentleman to act as escort
impress. and it happens that Roland Lee, a wealthy young man,
EXTERIORS Seldom necessary answers the ad in the spirit of adventure. Enid gives
INTERIORS Lavish and looked like the real him strictly to understand that he is being employed
thing. by her and insists that he allow her to pay the bills at
DETAIL Some titles that got snickers instead the various cafes they visit in shero's search for "The
of laughs. Woman in the Suitcase."
CHARACTER OF STORY Daughter sets out to When finally they come upon the "wamp," Enid is
save father who is straying from the straight agreeably surprised to see that her escort knows the
and narrow. famous woman and immediately asks for an introduc-
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,410 feet tion which he reluctantly assents to give her. Accord-
With the exception of a very few moments at long ing to her plan, shero becomes very friendly with
intervals which contain slight entertainment value, Dolly. The climax comes when the father comes to
"The Woman in the Suitcase" falls slightly below the Dolly's apartment and finds his daughter evidently
border line of the average program offering. The story much intoxicated but this is only a part of her scheme
has been given adequate production and the players and in the end hero Lee gives Dolly some hush money,
for the most part are well adapted to their parts, but father goes back to his wife and shero falls in love
the idea is so ancient and actually so implausible that with Lee.
Will Satisfy But Won't Stand Any Extraordinary Boosting
There is no great reason why you shouldn't play Bennett is supported by a capable company.
"The Woman in the Suitcase" and get away with it. The title is a good one and suggests numerous ex-
Even though the story is implausible and at times a ploitation and advertising ideas. Catchlines might
trifle ridiculous, direcjor Niblo has worked in a few read: "Who is 'The Woman in the Suitcase'? Come
good bits. Miss Bennett plays her part with sincerity to the blank theater and see how Enid Bennett solves
and except for once or twice when she was poorly the mystery." Or, "What would you do if you found
lighted, photographed very well. Dorcas Matthews a woman's photograph in your father's suitcase? See
is very well cast as the home-wrecker and Roland Lee what Enid Bennett does in her latest production at the
is a patient and pleasing hero. Taken all in all Miss blank theater."
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Scenario h\] R. Cecil SmifK
Direction — John V Noble
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ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN
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"GREATER THAN FAME
Scenario by Kafherine Deed
Direction - Alan Crosland
OWEN MOORE
in Lewis Allen Brovne's
"SOONER OR LATER"
Scenario bu t^. Cecil Smith
Direction— Ves:leij Ru^cjles (
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Author's Dramatic Idea Is Quite Spoiled by Scenario and Direction
Lucy Cotton in
"BLIND LOVE"
Gerald Bacon — Aywon — State Rights
DIRECTOR Oliver D. Bailey
AUTHOR Max Marcin
SCENARIO BY Basil Dickey
CAMERAMAN Edward Earl
AS A WHOLE Very fine dramatic idea marred
by ill-treatment in scenario ; climax shows big
league situation but is not sympathetically
developed.
STORY Essential twists, expertly contrived and
climax reveals a big dramatic idea but poor
handling has deprived it of full entertaining
power.
DIRECTION Shows real effort but for most part
is stagey and forces players to play to camera
in obvious fashion.
PHOTOGRAPHY ; Good
LIGHTINGS Some good but others just as bad
in regard to lights and shadows.
CAMERA WORK Poor
STAR Registers fairly well through youth,
beauty and ability although her work in later
features has shown to better advantage.
SUPPORT Well selected but not well directed
EXTERIORS Beautiful garden shots
INTERIORS Fail to create the proper high class
atmosphere.
DETAIL Le Guere's makeup varies in different
scenes and gives him appearance of chame-
leon.
CHARACTER OF STORY Mercenary villain
attempts to ruin young man's marriage to
rich girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,300 feet
On reading- all those big names of the men concerned
in the production of "Blind Love" one might arrive
at the conclusion that the picture was something out
of the ordinary in the way of entertainment. Such,
however, is not the case unless out of the ordinary
be interpreted to mean below the average feature
standard.
Mr. Marciu's idea for "Blind Love" was curiously
different and doubtless emanated a dramatic strength
in its original synopsis form. It builded to a par-
ticularly striking climax, a climax which one can well
imagine holding an audience breathless on the speak-
ing stage or, again, on the screen if it were handled
in a sympathetic manner.
However, the other celebrities connected with the
production, namely Basil Dickey and Oliver Bailey
have generally failed in realizing on the dramatic
worth of the material handed them by the author.
The scenario writer has botched the work almost com-
pletely so what might have been an intensely inter-
esting story culminating in a denouement of real force,
turns out to be an artificially motivated, uneven story
concluding in a climax that only reveals its full pos-
sibilties to one trained to take even the bad pictures
seriously — and which will hardly reveal anything sat-
isfactory to the person in search of entertainment.
The story relates of Beard's love for Josephine Bur-
den, an heiress, who is overjoyed particularly as she
realize he is unaware of her wealth. They marry.
Previously George Collins had received Beard's sig-
nature, when the latter was intoxicated, to a paper
purporting to be an ordinary I. O. U. but which was
a statement to the effect that he (Beard) would pay
Collins a sum of money in reward for his introduction
to Josephine if he ever succeeded in marrying her.
When Josephine learns of this she is utterly dis-
consolate. The story then concentrates on another
love affair of an aged pair and through the tragedy
which concludes this Josephine and Beard are brought
to a real understanding of each other — the false note
is explained.
Lucy Cotton creates a^ favorable impression as Jo-
sephine while George Le Guere, Thurlow Bergen,
Morgan Coman, Charles Butler, Lillian Bacon and
Edouarde Durand play other important roles.
People Have Been Educated to Better Pictures Than This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Practically every picture audience in the country
has been educated to expect better things than "Blind
Love." And it seems a pity to condemn it when all
the sincere effort expended on it is considered. How-
ever, "Blind Love" is way below the standards set by
the average offering of the day. Exhibitors who
have built up any sort of a patronage through select-
ing their pictures from the best the market has to
offer, will find that it fails to rank in the 1, 2, 3 class.
If it has to be played, feature the name of Max
Marcin and mention the fact that he was one of the
authors of "Cheating Cheaters" and also give Lucy
Cotton a play for all things indicate to the rapid rise
in popularity of this young actress.
Real Showmen - and \t^
There is valuable information for every exhibitor in
the country on "How to Be Successful Though an Ex-
hibitor" in a review of the methods that have enabled
N. H. Gordon, of Boston, to achieve his present status.
Twelve years ago Gordon owned and managed one
small house. It required approximately four years
for him to obtain a substantial start toward success.
During that time he carefully formed the policies and
methods upon which he bases all of his achievements.
Today he is the executive head of a circuit of more
thaVi 60 first-class theaters. He is a financial power;
a bank director; owner of the First National Exhibit-
ors' Circuit franchise, and the exhibitor who took a
special feature attraction, while it was being played foi;
maximums of one and two weeks in other big cities,
and put it on in Boston for twenty consecutive weeks
at prices which topped $1.50 a seat.
The business acumen which actuated Mr. Gordon in
this accomplishment which has shattered all precedents
for duration of runs and admission prices, is th.e one
that is the underlying motive in everything he does as
an exhibitor.
. It amounts to an unshakable confidence in motion
pictures.
Gordon began his career as an exhibitor on the pro-
verbial "shoe string" for finances. In that respect he
was not unlike a dozen or -five thousand other motion
picture exhibitors of twelve years ago. But it is the
things Gordon has done since then that comprise a
guide to growth, prosperity and community import-
ance for other exhibitors who have the ambition and
possibly lack the secret of the way to realize it.
"How did you do it?" he was asked. And Gordon
replied :
"First, by realizing early in my experiences as a
theater owner, with one small house, that I would need
assistance to enable me to realize my ambition for a
big circuit in New England. To build up my interests
with nothing but the profits from one theater would
have been a long, tedious process. I felt that some
other exhibitor might not feel the hesitancy I had
about a partnership with capital, which would mean a
division of profits. So I overcame one word— my
hesitancy.
"It seemed to me that the folks who had surplus
money, made in other industries, and who might be-
come interested in motion picture theaters, would be
more agreeably disposed if they were personally ac-
quainted with the man who submitted a proposition
to them It lias seemed perfectly natural to me al-
ways to associate with influential men. I cultivated
their acquaintance. I always replied truthfully to ques-
tions about my business. I never hesitated in my con-
fidence in the business. I was building for the future
during the early years, and my chief asset was a fast
growing personal friendship with worth-while business
people.
"Four years after I opened my small house I found
my big opportunity to enter Boston as an exhibitor.
From that time on it has been chiefly a problem in
restraining ambition so that it did not get out of step
with resources available for development and exten-
sion work.
"I think that every exhibitor, no matter where he is
located, or how big or small his theater holdings may
be, should consider himself an integral part of his
community, just as important as the clothiers, bankers
or merchants in any line. He should have a genuine
pride in his business. Membership in local civic bodies,
commercial clubs and even representative private clubs
and associations, is a valuable point of contact with
municipal affairs, and it gives an exhibitor position,
socially and commercially. Then, when he wants as-
sistance, in any form, to build a new and larger house,
or to extend his holdings into other communities in
the territory, he has a great asset in his local acquaint-
ance."
One important feature of Gordon's policy for the
operation of his theaters is his refusal to recognize
precedents or what the other fellow does. ' He is a
convert to pioneering. Here enters the most recent
example. Gordon has given the industry of his refusal
to consider the facts of what has been done as having
any bearing on what can be done. By his willingness
to cut away from things conventional, he has made
money on productions long after exhibitors in other
territories have ceased to run them.
When First National released Mary Pickford's
"Daddy Long Legs," Gordon decided that the indus-
try had gone beyond the point of one and two weeks'
stands as the maximum. By the use of showmanship
he proved his theory to be a fact. More important
still, he demonstrated that exhibitors can charge prices
that are almost the equivalent of those for legitimate
road shows.
For twenty consecutive weeks he presented "Daddy
Long Legs" in Boston at $1.50 top admission. And
during the five months' of its run he did not have a
week when the net profits were more than twenty per
cent, below those of the opening week.
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in by wire and letter within three days oi the
bare announcement of the fact that Jack
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His combination of a supreme confidence in the
business, which enables him to impress his business
associates and acquaintances with its stability and
soundness, with his determination not to consider any
achievement the limit of possibilities for the screen,
has enabled him to forge ahead by leaps and bounds.
"No one can correctly state the ultimate in motion
pictures," he declares. "I feel today almost as I did
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twelve years ago, that the future for exhibitors is just
as great and equally as promising as ever. The great
essential is for an exhibitor to consider his theater or
theaters as a business enterprise, worthy of the best
that is in him, and sorely needing a thorough mastery
of the details of showmanship to make them profitable
and enduring."
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
They Dressed This Up Lavishly Enough But Forgot a Story
Elaine Hammerstein in
"GREATER THAN FAME"
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR Alan Crosland
AUTHOR S. Jay Kaufman
SCENARIO BY Katharine Reed
CAMERAMAN Jules Cronjager
AS A WHOLE Very adequate production given
to totally inadequate story idea.
STORY Always preaching that love is greater
than fame and preaches so much the plot
never makes any headway.
DIRECTION Very lavish and high class
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Realistic
CAMERA WORK Highly commendable
STAR Appeals and seems thoroughly able to
handle what little work is given her.
SUPPORT Excellent
EXTERIORS Include a number of different
views of New York City and pretty suburban
shots.
INTERIORS All rich and lavish
DETAIL Some anacronisms in inserts and time ;
director shows big comfortable setting for
which girl pays $10.00 a week and meagre
setting for which villain pays $300.00 a month
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl learns that love
is greater than fame.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Barring a few directorial slips which fail to make
very big dents in a careful and lavish production,
"Greater Than Fame" may be set down as a richly
embellished picture, with a capable star and a highly
competent supporting cast but without anywhere near
enough substance to entertainingly fill out its foot-
age.
The story is terribly weak and the main points that
stand out in it are its subtitles which are forever
preaching about love and fame and ambition. In fact
they serve very forcefully to give the impression that
the author of "Greater Than Fame" had a "message"
to get over to the public, to wit that love is greater
than all fame, and that, furthermore, he didn't have a
plot to write into his message.
Elaine Hammerstein assumes the role of Margaret
Brooks, a New England girl who comes to New York
to cultivate her singing voice. She doesn't get along
very well on account of lack of funds. Her teacher
introduces her to Mrs. Waring, a wealthy patron of
struggling artists who promises assistance. In truth
she takes Margaret into her home and supplies her ,
with plenty of gowns and a life of leisure. '
Then Margaret wakes up to the fact that she isn't
getting anywhere and decides to try it alone again.
This time she falls foul of Mr. Waring who attempts
to get her in his power. Margaret's true friend, John
Martin, sees them together and misconstrues the en-
tire situation. He returns to his home and suffers a
nervous breakdown. Margaret visits an opera impres-
sario who also makes a nasty proposition to her and
then reforms when she reproaches him. Then she
returns to Martin, explains matters and they marry
and the last scene shows her making her operatic
debut in an opus by her husband which is presented
by the self-same impressario.
All of which is nowhere near substantial enough
for a feature story and this despite the very good work
of the star and her notable supporting cast which in-
cludes such skilled players as Walter McGrail, Albert
Roccardi, Wiliam H. Tooker, Julia Swayne Gordon,
Arthur Donaldson and Cora Williams.
This Doesn't Give Sufficient Satisfaction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This certainly doesn't measure up to the type of en-
tertainment that one is led to hope for from the Selz-
nick studios. And its shortcomings, first and last,
may be chalked up to the lack of dramatic story mater-
ial. You can endow a picture with the most lavish
production in the world, contribute to it the best
photography and lighting effects and secure the ser-
vices of a competent star and supporting cast but when
all is said and done these amount to nothing if the
story fails to deliver the goods.
That's just the trouble here. Of course Selznick has
advertised his product largely and there may be an
already created public waiting to see "Greater Than
Fame" as soon as you show the title and the name of
the star over your theater but most people are going
to come out pretty much disappointed after sitting
through the feature. Its lack of meaty material and
the obvious padding that it contains tire the spec-
tator and while it has some human interest moments
and some interesting and pretty shots it can not be
ranked as a first class feature because of the lack of
real honest-to-goodness story material.
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Holds Well Throughout and Gets Over Its Point With Decision
Alice Joyce in
"SLAVES OF PRIDE"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR George Terwilliger
AUTHOR Not credited
SCENARIO BY William B. Courtney
CAMERAMAN Joe Shelderfer and Charles Davis
AS A WHOLE Especially fine acting is a big
feature of Miss Joyce's latest ; generally
splendid production.
STORY Goes to quite a degree of exaggeration
to show the depth of pride but gets over the
lesson effectively.
DIRECTION Allowed a few incongruities but
registered the author's intention in a practi-
cal way.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Always clear
CAMERA WORK Creditable
STAR Dignified and sincere; her usual pleasing
self.
SUPPORT Percy Marmont and G. V. Seyffer-
titz have equally forceful parts and make
striking impressions.
EXTERIORS Beautiful country estate
INTERIORS Quite suitable
DETAIL One or two bad bits but nothing
extremely noticeable.
CHARACTER OF STORY Fully implied by
the title.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,362 feet
About the biggest features of Miss Joyce's latest
Vitagraph production, "Slaves of Pride," are the un-
usually well selected cast and peculiar suitability of
the story to the star's personality. Miss Joyce sup-
plies a very fine and a truly finished performance, re-
taining her accustomed poise and dignity throughout
the picture.
A share of the credit for the success of the produc-
tion goes to Mr. Marmont and Mr. Seylfertitz, both
of whom render strikingly forceful portrayals, Mr.
Marmont playing the part of the austere 'slave of
pride' and Mr. Seyffertitz as his secretary.
The director has handled the story material very
well and worked up to the various high spot in an
efficacious manner. Some audiences may take excep-
tion to a rather unnecessary bit where the best friend
of the bankrupt millionaire hands him a revolver as
a means of deliverance from his trouble. The entire
idea is mainly for the purpose of having the wife save
her husband at the fatal moment but it seems there
should be some other way of having the idea present
itself to the husband.
Miss Joyce has been reared in luxury but at the time
the picture opens her mother is anxious to secure a
wealthy husband for her daughter now that they are
reduced in circumstances. Her ambitions are realized
when Alice marries Brewster Howard (Percy Mar-
mont), a wealthy and powerful figure in financial
circles but a 'slave of pride.'
Shero Alice, contrary to gossip, is truly in love with
her husband but it isn't long before his pride, which
assumes a domineering attitude toward everyone in-
cluding his wife, begins to freeze the loyalty and de-
votion of the wife who determines to humiliate How-
ard by pretending to elope with his secretary.
Howard follows the pair but when he arrives at the
hotel where they are registered, the secretary has
escaped after an unsuccessful attempt to force his at-
tentions on Alice. Howard gives chase, finally cor-
nering his victim at a railroad station. The secretary
backs out a door and onto a track where he is killed
by an approaching train.
The action jumps to the offices of Howard where
a meeting is in progress which discloses that the for-
mer secretary had been systematically ruining his
employer for years and he is now a bankrupt. Alice
returns to her home in time to save her husband from
killing himself.
Use the Name of the Star Extensively and Promise Them Something Good
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Admirers of Miss Joyce who follow up her work
on the screen, will be particularly pleased with her
performance in "Slaves of Pride." The star is admir-
ably adapted to the part and throughout the entire
picture is her usual charming self. Her's is a real
personality, one that makes no small impression. Be
sure to tell your women patrons that she wears some
very gorgeous gowns and wraps as the wife of the
millionaire.
Make a point of the story. Play up the title of the
picture and say something about the results of too
great a pride. You can safely promise them some very
good acting on the part of Miss Joyce's supporting
company, mentioning the names of Mr. Marmont and
Mr. Seyffertitz.
ANOTHER GREAT SPECIAL PRODUCTION
MOTION PICTURE NEWS: "Wonderful" is the
word that accurately describes this screenization
of Emerson Hough's great story "The Sage-
brusher. " A photoplay masterpiece demands
many essentials and Benjamin B. Hampton's
Eicture qualifies in every respect. First it
as an appealing story and a notable cast ... *
Box-office angle: Metropolitan, big puller and
tremendously pleasing; Elite, strong puller and
exceptionally pleasing; Family, big puller and
wonderfully pleasing; Workers, strong puller,
and tremendously pleasing.
MOVING PICTURE WORLD: Benjamin B.
Hampton's newest Great Authors' special, Emer-
son Hough's " The Sagebrusher " is the story of
a rough diamond with a big heart. It will please
the great majority of screen patrons. Replete
with dramatic intensity with much of the spectac-
ular and melodramatic elements.
EXHIBITORS TRADE REVIEW: Benjamin
B Hampton's big new production " The Sage-
brusher " brings another powerful author to the
screen in the person of Emerson Hough. This
picture has a following booked in advance on
the author's popularity.
WID'S DAILY: In his story of love and faith
Emerson Hough has the truly human touch
containing all of the emotions expected in such
a fine theme. There are enough thrills to flavor
and they will keep the interest sustained. Be
sure and tell your audience this is the first
Emerson Hough novel ever screened.
NEW YORK TELEGRAPH: "The Sage-
brusher" is highly commendable and worth
seeing from every angle. It combines story,
director and players in a strong attraction; a
worthy successor to "The Westerners" and,
"Desert Gold."
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With an all-star cast:
ROY STEWART
MARGUERITE De La MOTTE
NOAH BEERY
BETTY BRICE
ARTHUR MORRISON
GORDON RUSSELL
EMERSON HOUGH
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Russell Stars in Effective Melodrama
William Russell in
"THE VALLEY OF TO-MORROW"
American — Pathe
DIRECTOR Emmett J. Flynn
AUTHOR Stephen Fox
SCENARIO BY Stephen Fox
CAMERAMAN George Rizard
AS A WHOLE Strong mountain drama which
is thrilling and will hold audience in suspense ;
possesses healthy outdoor atmosphere.
STORY Melodrama which affords star splendid
opportunity to please film fans.
DIRECTION Brought out the big moments in
fine fashion; has slight anti-climax.
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally good
LIGHTINGS Up to the standard with some
splendid effects near camp-fire,
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Exceptionally goo|d; displays powerful
personality.
SUPPORT. Acceptable; Frank Brownlee fine as
villain and Mary Thurman reasonably good
in feminine lead.
EXTERIORS Pleasing to the eye at all times
INTERIORS Few but satisfactory
DETAIL Most of it good, there being several
fine touches; spectacle of dying man writing
accusation of villain in blood on newspaper
rather ghastly; a superfluity of closeups.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero is called upon
to avenge sister whose death was indirectly
caused by the man who saved his life.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
Pleasing in atmosphere and possessing the element
of suspense, caused by placing the star in a rather
unusual position, this will probably prove a worth-
while offering. William Russell in the stellar role
gives an excellent performance and the production
generally measures up to high standard. It has ro-
mance, cleverly interwoven with thrills and incidents
in such a manner, that it will prove pleasing to the
fan audience.
After the big punch in the offering, there is what
is more or less an anti-climax, but that can be over-
looked. There are many touches that will prove effec-
tive, the bits with the kitten and some others being
especially pleasing. Some manner should have been
devised, in which the portion where the dying man
writing the name of his murderer in blood on an
old newspaper hanging by his side, might have been
made less gruesome, however, for that is one part
that is certainly not pleasing.
George Rizard who did the camera work, and is
credited with arranging the lighting effects, did good
work, securing some splendid outdoor shots and sev-
eral pleasing effects.
While Dabney Morgan reposes in jail for violating
the liquor distilling law, he receives word of the fact
that his sister has been deceived by a cosmopolitan
chap, who has brought her into such a frame of mind
that she jumped off a cliff. He manages to get out
but on his journey, is caught in a quicksand and saved
by the man he is trailing. Subsequently, he is con-
fronted with the problem of living up to the tradi-
tions of his clan, and killing the man who has saved
him from an unhappy finish, or letting the scoundrel
live. He solves it by giving the fellow what is. con-
sidered a fair chance, that is, permits him to dash
off a certain distance and then takes a shot at him.
Russell wounds him severely, but does not kill him.
Subsequently, he is forced at the point of a revolver
by the wounded man's sister, to bring him indoors.
Fang Morgan, the villain has a hand in the proceeding,
and almost queers Russell with the girl, whom he
is rapidly learning to love, but it's all fixed in the
end, when Fang is shot, and Russell goes as. far as
to promise not to make any more moonshine whiskey.
You Should Be Able to Find Room for This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you have found that your crowd takes a liking
to William Russell's productions, you will be perfectly
safe in booking this for Russell will make a hit in
it. Your crowd may like outdoor dramas, and if it
does, then again, you have a reason for signing to
play this. Most probably, it will please your audience,
no matter what sort of a crowd it is.
Play up William Russell's name if you decide to
present this. He gives a splendid exhibition in the
production and they won't go away disappointed.
Promise them a virile drama with plenty of action and
love interest, a wicked villain and a good hero.
You won't go wrong if you decide to go in for some
exploitation on this, and it certainly will afford you
an opportunity to pull some stunts. Play up the.
problem in which Russell is placed when he has to
kill the man who saved his life. That idea should
provide you with some catchy catch-lines.
WARNING
The entire Motion Picture Industry is hereby warned of an attempt by the dis-
tributing agencies to offer a series of productions as being the works of David Wark
Griffith.
For the protection of all — AND ESPECIALLY EXHIBITORS — and
that they may not be misled by these offerings, Mr. Griffith has issued the following
statement: • i
"TO THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY:
"All genuine Griffith productions carry the initials D. G. and the
written name GRIFFITH on the main title and on all important subtitles,
and any motion picture offered without these trade marks not only is un-
authentic, but is being foisted on the exhibitors and the public in an effort
to give the impression that it was personally directed.
"In justice to all concerned I hereby ask all exhibitors, for the protec-
tion of themselves and their patrons, not to advertise any picture as a
Griffith production unless it carries the above trade marks stamped in
the film." (Signed)
^
For the information of all exhibitors the following list of GENUINE GRIFFITH
PRODUCTIONS is submitted:
RELEASED THROUGH D. W. GRIFFITH SERVICE:
"Hearts of the World"
"The Fall of Babylon"
"The Mother and the Law"
RELEASED THROUGH FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY:
"The Great Love" "A Romance of Happy Valley"
"The Greatest Thing in Life" "True Heart Susie"
"The Girl Who Stayed at Home" "Scarlet Days"
RELEASED THROUGH UNITED ARTISTS:
"Broken Blossoms" (Others to be announced later)
RELEASED THROUGH FIRST NATIONAL EXHIBITORS' CIRCUIT:
"The Greatest Question" (Others to be announced later)
SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS: "The Birth of a Nation" "Intolerance"
Any and all productions not listed above ARE NOT GRIFFITH PRODUC-
TIONS, and if advertised as Griffith productions a denial signed by Mr. Griffith will
be published in all territories where they are shown.
For Further Information Address
D. W. GRIFFITH SERVICE
ALBERT L. GREY, General Manager
720 Longacre Bldg., 1480 Broadway, New York City
'NJ^^'T'P' The picture called "Tiger Girl," recently advertised as a Griffith production, was not directed by Mr.
*^Vy I Ht Griffith, but by Paul Powell, and it is an injustice to Mr. Powell as well as to Mr. Griffith to call it
a Griffith picture. As a matter of record, the picture is an old print formerly called "The Lily and the Rose" and is
now being resurrected presumably for the purpose of trading on Mr. Griffith's name.
Sunday, January 18, 1920
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15
They Meant to Make a Thriller But They Turned Out a Pretty Good Comedy
Tom Mix in
"THE CYCLONE"
Fox
DIRECTOR Cliff Smith
AUTHOR Col. Todhunter Marigold
SCENARIO BY J. Anthony Roach
CAMERAMAN Frank Goode
AS A WHOLE Rapid-action western stuff with
thrills that will get the same sort of laughs as
those in the Sunshine comedies.
STORY The old famiUar plot of the Northwest
Mounted Policeman hero persuing his man
and eventually getting him.
DIRECTION Has speeded up the action to a
fine pace but has failed to make the thrills at
all real — maybe Smith wasn't trying to.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Commonplace
CAMERAWORK. .... .One particularly interesting
shot of house with its "side" removed.
EXTERIORS Good western stuff
INTERIORS Acceptable
DETAIL. . . .No kicks on it considering general char-
acter of the production.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero runs Chinese
border smugglers to the ground.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
They evidently set out to make another thriller in
"The Cyclone," a picture that would be in line with
Tom Mix's previous productions. But they went
astray, particularly on the thrills, these scenes of
physical sensationalism taking on the ridiculously im-
possible aspect of those seen in Mr. Fox's own Sun-
shine comedies. For instance, take the scene where
the gallant hero is going across a street from one roof
to another by means of a rope. Villains cut it and
he swings down through a window, landing on a bed
where reposes a woman. Hampton Del Ruth please
write.
Another one that for sheer improbability rivals even
the wildest slapstick trick is the climax scene where
hero rides his horse up to the roof of a gambling' and
opium joint and then crashes through its three stones
to the basement below, still remaining in the :^addle.
The funny part about this is that the horse is just as
good as new when it's all over. No beast but a stallion
made of iron could stand that drop and still count
no broken legs when the trick was over.
However, what with the rapid-action combined with
these stunts they have succeeded after all in turning
out a pretty good comedy-melodrama. Folks are go-
ing to laugh at the thrills good-naturedly and the story
itself succeeds in stimulating a mild degree of interest.
Hero is Sergeant Tim of that familiar picture band,
the Northwest Mounted Police. He is assigned to
trail down a band that is engaged in smuggling China-
men across into the United States. At the ranch
owned by the father of the girl he loves he discovers
the villain in the person of the foreman. He suc-
ceeds in capturing most of the smugglers but the vil-
lain escapes and goes after the girl. Tim pursues but
gets the worst of it from the villain who almost kicks
the life out of him, then making off with the girl to
Vancouver's Chinatown. Tim again pursues him there
and then follows the rescue effected by the marvelous
drop from room to basement. An interesting cross
section of the gambling house is disclosed by remov-
ing the front of the building.
Mix goes through all the thrills calmly and manages
to get away with what little acting awarded him pret-
ty successfully. Coleen Moore is his leading lady
while Henry Herbert and William EUingford are oth-
ers in the cast.
Star's Admirers Will Probably Count This as Good Entertainment
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While the thrills in "The Cyclone" are far more im-
probable than those in the average western picture,
Tom Mix's admirers will probably accept them in
good fun and count the picture as good entertainment.
There are times when the more improbable the thrill,
the more applause it brings from a sympathetic audi-
ence. Exhibitors who have seen some of the Fair-
banks' improbabilities are in a position to realize this.
As a consequence the followers of this star are
quite likely to accept this picture in the same way,
good-naturedly. At the same time the action through-
out is keyed at a good, fast clip and the plot, slight as
it is, is never allowed to lag in the least bit.
All things considered, "The Cyclone" should pro-
vide most satisfactory entertainment to yoiu" Mix fans
and will get over fairly well before not too particular
audiences that are not as famiUar with the star.
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"The Moonriders," mighty Elmo Lincoln in "Elmo the Fearless," popular
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A Production Beautiful to Look at But Lacks Sympathy in Its Dramatic Action
Nazimova in the actress. Ilcr latest \eliie!e, "Stnuij^er than Deat'.i"
"STRONGER THAN DEATH" does not give her tli'/ (.i)i.(.rtunity to (hsi)hiy licr dis-
Metro tinct dramatic al)ilit\ , I rue llie story lias its drani-
DIRECTOR Herbert Blache and Charles Bryant atic moments hut they ari' short-li\ed and hick the
.SUPERVISED BY Maxwell Karger symi)at!iy that the star's personality re(|uires.
.AUTHOR I. A. E. Wylie "Stron.ger Than Death" i- not without its imijhius-
•SCENARIO BY Charles Bryant ihilities. It would seem that the .author has a rather
'CAMERAMAN R. J. Bergquist strange conception of a ])lace to send his heroine in
AS A WHOLE Lavish production with sump- search of a rich luishand hut he that as it may he
tuous scenes and settings; spectacle atmos- estahlishes lur in a colon\ in India where her fame as
phere dominant feature. a dancer gains for her tiie admiratiou and ])atronage
■STORY Doesn't give the star her happiest en- of tlie whites in the settlement.
vironment but she handles the part in her lu this colony there is one known as James Barclay
usual capable manner. hut openly axoided hy society hecause he is a half-
DIRECTION Highly commendable for the most ])reed. He is immensely wealthy, however, and know-
part; gave the star every opportunity. ing the reason for the dancer's ])resence, he gallantly
PHOTOGRAPHY Splendid; some beautiful offers her his wealtli along w'th himself hut is re-
effects.
pulsed
LIGHTINGS Artistic Commander of the local I'.ritish garrison is Col.
■CAMERAWORK Very good Boucicault .and his son. played hy .Mr. Bry-
STAR Maintains her distinct individuality; ant, known as the llermit Doctor of (ia\a. tor
doesn't reach the dramatic heights oT some his sacrificing attend.ance among the choler.a ]>atients.
earlier vehicles. The dancer falls in lo\e with him .and while in his
SUPPORT. .Charles Bryant pleasing in the male lead hut discovers her own photo which hrings forth the
Herbert Prior gives a splendid character por- confession that he has been secretly in lo\e with her
trayal. since he had seen her dance in I'jigland sometime
EXTERIORS Appropriate backgrounds; very i)re\ious.
real. It h;ii)])ens that Barclay sees the doctor strike his
INTERIORS Entirely suited father and in order to have the half-caste keep silent
DETAIL Wasted too much footage getting and s;i\e her lover from court m.arti.il. the dancer
started. m.arries Barchn-, hut "in n.ame onl}."
■CHARACTER OF STORY ...... Famous dancer i^ack of space forbids going into the remainder of
broken down in health in search of a rich , . , ., , -,,,01^ .1.^.^1
the storv m detad hut it should snfhce to sav that tiie
husband.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7.000 feet ^^^'^''^ ^''^ ""^^"^ ^" ^^''' '■'^'^ •^^^'''' '"i"^'^'''' ^^ory regard-
Madam Nazimova's producers are seemingly finding ing the sacred dancer of the 'rem])le of N'ishnu is
it difficult to g-et material especially well suited to unfolded and Barclay's identit} is established.
Star and Splendor of Settings Will Get It Over
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The more recent productions which Metro has re- It is in connection with these latter secjuences that
leased starring Xa/imova have been more or less ^ c ^\ \ ■ \ i ,,.■ «• .,* .,,„.i
•- . , . most of the lavishness and artistic etiects are used.
^along spectacular lines and "Strong^cr than Death" is
another such picture. The main story deals with the "Stronger Than Death" will probably please admirers
"dancer's search for a rich husljand wdien her health of the star but there will he a vast majority of them
fails her and she is no longer able to continue her work, ^^,^^ ^^.^^^,^, ^.^i^^^^,^ something less fanciful, .some-
but of practicallv equal im])ortance is the story of the
bride of Vishnu' the sacred dancer of the temple who thing that will give Nazimova a better chance to dis-
had been seduced many years previous by a British play her dramatic ability, along the lines of "Out of
Army officer. the Fog."
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adapted from James Willard's celebrated
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Directed by Wallace Worsley
WID'S says: "Nicely handled; should register
most anywhere. . . Very satisfactory enter-
tainment .... Excellent title and popular;
should get you money."
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MOTION PICTURE NEWS says: "Can be con-
sistently exploited as a big production."
MOVING PICTURE WORLD says: "A magnlfi
cent seven reel production. Too much can-
not be said for the brilliant Zululand camp
and battle scenes. It will give the spectator
a fresh set of thrills.
A SEVEN PART SPECIAL
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
Starts Off With a Bang But Peters Out Toward End
H. B. Warner in
"•HAUNTING SHADOWS"
Hampton — Robertson — Cole
DIRECTOR Henry King
AUTHOR Meredith Nicholson
SCENARIO BY Eugene B. Lewis from "House
of a Thousand Candles."
■CAMERAMAN Victor Milner
-AS A WHOLE Doesn't satisfy as it should ow-
ing to enormous amount of footage awarded
to star alone.
"STORY. .Deep mystery story with numerous touches
that starts off well but grows tiresome toward
end as no new complications appear.
DIRECTION Should have compressed the ac-
tion further and forgotten Warner once in a
while.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS All very good; some fine effects
CAMERA WORK Very effective
;STAR Creates fine impression at first but film
gives entirely too much of him.
:SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Highly appropriate
INTERIORS Very good settings which seem
to further suggest mystery.
DETAIL No slips
CHARACTER OF STORY Villain tries to trick
and scare hero out of inheritance ; surprise
finish in return of man supposedly dead.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,900 feet
This certainly started off like a regular whirlwind
and showed a fine lot of mystery punctuated frequently
"by some flashes of fine comedy. But evidently the
pace was too hard to maintain throughout and before
the picture has passed the half-way mark the interest
begins to slacken and the action becomes draggy
owing- to a lack of fresh complications and a tiresome
stretching out of those already introduced.
And it surely looks as if H. U. Warner had written
in Itis contract that he should have so many scenes-
and so many closeups to liimself. For there is scene
after scene in "Haunting Shadows" that shows him
investigating the mysterious old house that are held
altogether too long and that are, in many cases, un-
necessary besides.
This entering of all the action, or footage rather,
(in the star and the absence of fresh twists to capture
the interest as the film rolls on is responsible for a
big turn in the picture's character after the first two
reels. The action loses its pep and sparkle, the mys-
ter_y instead of maintaining suspense, merely becomes
aggravatingly mystifying and the spectator sits and
awaits the ending restlessly.
Warner appears as John Glenarm who inherits a
mysterious old liousc in a little Indiana town from
his grandfather. By the conditions of the will he
must live in the house a year else forfeit his entire
fortune to a certain Marian Devereaux who resides
at a l:ioarding school a short distance away.
Glenarm meets Marian and falls in love with her
Init she represents herself as someone else and tells
him that Marian is something of a prude and an old
maid. Pickering, attorney for the Glenarm estate is
desirous of making the hero forfeit the fortune and
aims to marry Marian himself thus gaining control
of the money. To gain his ends he makes life a
series of dangers for Glenarm by hiring men to haunt
the house, while Glenarm's butler also acts strangely.
In the end when Pickering and his thugs are attack-
ing Glenarm, his grandfather, who is still quite alive,
returns and the attorney is taken off to jail while
the young people receive the old man's blessing.
Supporting the star are Marguerite Livingston.
Charles H. Mailes, Edward Piel, Frank Lannnig, Flor-
ence Oberle and Harry Kendall.
Mention Source of Story and Denote Its Type
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
By mentioning the source of this picture, Meredith this time and no one questions his acting ability. Fea-
Nicholson's "House of a Thousand Candles" and ture him prominently along with the source of the
dwelling on its mystery type, you should be able to story and the results should show very well at the
draw the people in. The picture gets away to such a box office. The novel on which this is based has been
•good start that there is a probabiUty that it will hold ^^^^^^ j,^ pictures before but in these modern days of
picture exploitation the exhibitor should be able to
cash in on this picture because of the readers of the
up pretty well with many until the end even though
some of its scenes may be tiring.
The kicks you get on it won't be strenuous, how-
ever, and it is possible that you may get by without
novel to a jjreater extent than he could have when the
any. H. B. W^arner is a well known picture star by first picture was made.
Sunday, January 18, 1920
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Old Stuff Dressed Up with Prologue and Fancy Title Void of Entertainment
Robert Warwick in
"THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR William C. DeMille
AUTHOR R. C. Carton
SCENARIO BY Margaret Turnbull
CAMERAMAN Guy Wilky
AS A WHOLE An idea that has been done
thousands of times but is again presented
under a fancy title and a prologue.
STORY Uses ancient legend of Lilith and
Adam as an excuse for present-day drama.
DIRECTION Allowed too wide a gap between
sequences and left entirely too much to the
audience's imagination — at the wrong time.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Always clear
CAMERA WORK First rate
STAR Did some good work but lidicrous story
will prevent folks from appreciating it.
SUPPORT Well known cast with equally
inappreciable parts.
EXTERIORS Represent wealth and luxury
INTERIORS Ditto
DETAIL Not so bad
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals with the
workings of a "vamp" who picks 'em rich
and often.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,940 feet
It is possible to blame one of several people for the
choppy way in which "The Tree of Knowledge" is
presented. The cutter may lay it to the director and
the director to the continuity writer, but certainly
somebody made a bad job of it. The manner in which
the action shifts from one continent to another will
make folks go some to keep up with it and they are
bound to be confused.
The story, supposedly based on the action in the
prologue, wouldn't amount to anything at all if this
were true, for it merely consists of the appearance
of a man and woman "dressed" as Adam and Eve.
One instance of the choppiness of the production is
where Warwick's best friend, played by Tom Forman,
leaves England to find Warwick and urge him to
return to his home. After flashing a title which gives
this information the next scene opens up with the
friend proposing to the vamp who has just forsaken
Warwick after ruining him financially. This just
happens and you don't know whether he has accom-
plished the object of his errand or not, until later on.
The plot seems to be unfolded backwards. This might
gO' all right in China, but not here.
The direction is not the best in the world, allowing
the players to appear noticeably "acty" at times and
failing to register sincerity of purpose at any point,
and surely no one will sympathize with such a faint-
hearted hero.
After Warwick is deserted by Kathlyn Williams, a
mercenary adventuress, he returns to his home and is
beginning to forget his past mistake when his friend
returns bringing with him a wife who is none other
than Kathlyn. The couple take up their abode at
Warwick's home presumably for the time being until
Bryan can reconcile his father to the marriage, but
from all appearances this was merely another con-
venience on the part of the author.
When Kathlyn discovers that Bryan will probably
lose his fortune she plans to elope with Loftus Roup-
elle, a wealthy sport, but Warwick discovers the plot
and, in an attempt to prevent the lady from keeping
her date, the contemplated outrage upon his friend,
enhanced by his own dealings with Kathlyn, get the
better of him, and he is succeeding very well in chok-
ing her when Bryan returns.
Kathlyn explains the situation by saying that the
man in her life whom she had once mentioned to her
husband was Warwick, whereupon Byran turns on his
friend who accepts the circumstance rather than tell
the truth. However, the wicked woman manages to
get away with her next victim, leaving her husband
to learn the truth and Warwick to propose to his
ward, played by Wanda Hawley.
Secure a Good Supporting Program If You Show This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is no reason why you should make a special
effort to secure "The Tree of Knowledge" for it sure
is a lemon tree and there's no knowledge to be plucked
from it. You'll find no helpful advice in a practical
way and from a standpoint of picture production, there
is nothing new or worth while bothering about in this.
If you do present this to your audience go easy on
promises and secure a good comedy or some other
worth while short stuff to make up for a poor feature.
You may use the name of the star if you think it ad-
visable, but his acting in this one, which is really not
bad, won't make an impression or be taken seriously
because of the utterly foolish story.
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Make a Holler!
You can't disappoint your audiences,
no matter how much you promise for
"Too Much Johnson."
It's criticism-proof!
Tell them it's the furmiest screen com-
edy that you've had in a blue moon.
Promise them the plot will tickle their
laugh-plexus as it hasn't been tickled in
years. Assure them that for full five reels
the comedy doesn't let down once. And
add that it's perfectly acted without a
thing overdrawn or impossible in the
whole story.
And you'll be telling the truth! For
"Too Much Johnson" is the biggest laugh
in pictures!
From the play 0/ the same name
'by William Gillette
Directed by Donald Crisp
Scenario by Tom J. Oeraghty
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
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Glean Country Versus Wicked City with Advantages all to the Former
Lois Weber Production of
"FORBIDDEN"
Jewel — Universal
DIRECTOR Lois Weber
AUTHOR E. V. Darling
SCENARIO BY Lois Weber
CAMERAMAN Roy Klaffki
AS A WHOLE Excellently staged production
contrasting wicked city life with clean coun-
try ; will appeal anywhere.
STORY Novel treatment of sympathetic, human
theme; touch of mystery well handled.
DIRECTION Effective and with an eye to the
appeal touches will bring.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS ReaHstic and effective
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Registers an appealing role
SUPPORT Headed by Henry Woodward and
including Priscilla Dean in a bit.
EXTERIORS Some beautiful; all realistic
INTERIORS Wonderful; all of them the real
thing; no settings.
DETAIL Director seems to have missed nothing
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals with wife's
love for city's glamor and husband's trick to
disillusion her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,972 feet
"Forbidden" is a picture that comes out flat-footed
with the suggestion that city folks all lean to the im-
moral while the clean country tends to the good and
pure and sweet. Just remember that everyone who
lives in a city either has lived in the country or wants
to, so that this is sure-fire as to appeal. Of course, the
small-town folks will like it. It reminds me of the
question Charlie Winningcr asks up at the Winter
Garden : "Why will a fellow from the country come
to the city and work his head off in order to make
money enough to be able to live in the country?"
Think it over !
Maddie Irwin, the girl played by Mildred Harris
Chaplin in the present instance, longs for the city.
On the other hand there is Fred Worthington also
from Maddie's village, who has tasted five years of
what money and the city can bring him and has
become disgusted with it all. They marry and Maddie
insists on the city so at length they journey there.
But Fred refuses to take Maddie out and they quar-
rel and separate, he supposedly going back to the
country.
Maddie decides on a Chinatown sight-seeing tour.
She gets as far as an opium den when a bearded
stranger attacks her. He is shot by Maddie's old
country sweetheart who has seen and followed her.
After that Maddie's one thought is to go back to
Fred and the country. Fred appears with a band-
aged arm and later he sneaks off and burns the beard
he wore when he played villain to take the fun out
of the city for Maddie !
Director Lois Weber has dressed her picture ele-
gantly and has secured a lot of real lavish interiors
in which to stage miich of the action.
The plot never reaches any great dramatic heights
but the little trick played on Maddie by friend hus-
band is clever enough and well enough handled (as
the disguise he wears is excellent) to furnish a real
surprise at the finish that will quite likely take the
little curse off the unreality of the plot.
LAST WEEK IN WID'S--
— six reviews criticised, subtitles particularly:
"The titles are hopelessly hackneyed, and the attempts at comedy are pathetic."
"The titles were childish."
"Titles too 'wordy'."
"Unnecessary repetition in titles," etc.
Titling is an art in itself. Let us review your productions and submk*^ suggestions for
their improvement in editing and titling.
HARRY CHANDLEE
WILLIAM B. LAUB
Room 2004
CANDLER BUILDING
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REFERENCES:
J. W. McKay, Mayflower; Thomas Dixon, Mastercraft; Murray Garsson, Foundation Film Corp; George
Randolph Chester, Vitagraph.
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
Nothing Small About the Advertising Value of This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Lois Weber Production of
"FORBIDDEN"
Jewel — Universal
There are certainly enough advertising angles to
this to make it a winner. The star, the director, the
title and the fact that Priscilla Dean is in the cast.
She hasn't a big enough part to call for a co-starring
billing but the line "with Priscilla Dean" could be
included to advantage.
Center plenty of attention on Lois Weber, the pro-
ducer, and mention some of the dozens of great suc-
cesses she has made. You will find that all your fans
are taking an exceptional interest these days in the
item of "Who made the production?"
Give the title a good play. It's catching and can
be elaborated on in advertising readers so that it will
attract no end of attention.
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Photographing for
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"The Rivers End"
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
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Wholesome Sentiment and
"OTHER MEN'S SHOES"
Edgar Lewis Prod., Inc. — Pathe
DIRECTOR Edgar Lewis
AUTHOR Andrew Soutar
SCENARIO BY George D. Proctor
CAMERAMAN Everett Horn
AS A WHOLE Good wholesome production
filled with sure-fire sentiment, comedy and
drama ; will "get" any audience.
STORY Has some loop-holes but action is swift
and constantly increasing in interest so story
always convinces and holds.
DIRECTION Brings out all the highlights suc-
cessfully ; has created a real "audience" pic-
ture.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Realistic
CAMERA WORK Commendable
FEATURED PLAYER Craufurd Kent gives
two effective and well defined characteriza-
tions.
SUPPORT Excellent
EXTERIORS Always appropriate
INTERIORS Realistic and thoroughly approp-
riate.
DETAIL All details well handled
CHARACTER OF STORY Strong man as-
sumes place of weak brother and wins his
battles.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,425 feet
Edgar Lewis has surely filled this with wonderful
audience-getting material and .although at various
points it would be a simple matter to point out holes
Sure-Fire Drama in This
ill the construction of the story, the fact remains that
the merits of the picture are so many and so well
calculated to reach the sympathies of the average
picture audience that the flaws are altogether over-
whelmed.
Stephen Browning, a minister in a small city, is
unable to cope with the situation created by the strong
opposition in his parish, fostered and headed by
Creeke, his rival in love. A weakling, he gives up the
fight and is afraid to face the issue. James, his
brother who has spent a term in prison, returns to his
home and takes Stephen's place, conquering over his
enemies and winning all the church elders to his
side.
Even then Stephen will not step back into his char-
acter and James is obliged to go on playing the im-
poster and, all the while, falling deeper in love with
Irene Manton, the girl that Stephen loves. Creeke,
conspiring with Dreener, a man who knew James in
jail, conspires to make public the career of the min-
ister's Avayward brother at a meeting called to raise
funds for an orphanage and educational institution.
They hope by so doing to turn the parish against its
pastor. Quite the contrary, however, James wins
them all over to his side by confessing the whole im-
position. Dreener, assaulting Stephen mistaking him
for James, kills him and this leaves James free to v/in
the love of Irene. The picture ends happily and with
a good laugh with the children of the orphanage look-
ing on while hero and heroine go into the final "clinch."
There are many happily sentimental scenes between
James and the children of the town, who are headed
by little Bobby Connolly.
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Offers the Real Goods in the Entertainment Line
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"OTHER MEN'S SHOES"
Edgar Lewis' Prod., Inc. — Pathe
This certainly offers the real goods in the entertain-
ment line. Those of you who have played the Keenan
picture "Brothers Divided" already have a good line
on it for it contains the same type of down-to-the-
ground wholesome sentiment atid comedy and drama
that was shown in the previous picture. It's a cer-
tainty that practically every picture audience is going
to like it.
The picture also gives you the opportunity to play
up a director's name. Edgar Lewis is pretty well
known owing to his previous productions such as "The
Barrier, "The Bar Sinister," ."The Sign Invisible,"
"The Nigger," etc.
Craufurd Kent has also appeared in a number of
important pictures as leading man and the public has
had many opportunities to become acquainted with
him.
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Reason No. 16
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Sunday, January 18, 1920
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The Old English-Japanese Romance Unassisted by Imagination on Author's
Part
Earle Williams in
"WHEN A MAN LOVES"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Chester Bennett
AUTHORS H. H. Van Loan and Florence
Williams.
SCENARIO BY . . . E. Richard Schayer
CAMERAMAN Nov credited
AS A WHOLE Old stuff which onh^ mildl.v in-
terests owing to its obviousness.
STORY Fails to work up any great degree of
interest and contains a number of fallacies.
DIRECTION Rather unimaginative but handled
the material averagely well.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERAWORK Commendabie
STAR His usual gentlemanly self
SUPPORT Good generally but some Japanese
types don't convince.
EXTERIORS. . . .Some pretty Japanese garden shots
INTERIORS Acceptable
DETAIL Good Japanese atmosphere
CHARACTER OF STORY Englishman falls in
love with ward of Jap's afterwards discover-
ing her to be of English birth.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,442 feet
The authors of "When a Man Loves" didn't over-
work their imaginations to any great extent in writing
this vehicle for Earle Williams. They unearthed the
time-honored plot about the white man, in this case
an Englishman, who falls in love with a girl he meets
in Japan who is the ward of a Japanese shop keeper.
Their romance progresses happily, menaced ever so
Httle by the girl's native suitor, until a female villain
in love with the Englishman sticks her finger in the
pie.
She writes home to the hero's father saying that
his son is "making a fool of himself" and requesting
him "to act quickly." Father seems to sense the en-
tire situation from these few lines and summons his
son home by a cable which says he's near death's
door.
Of course hero hasn't got time to bid his sweetheart
good-bye and female villain gets in her dirty work by
intercepting his note to her and- then telling the girl
that hero only wanted to use her as one of the char-
acters in the book he was writing.
Hero discovers the ruse when he gets home and
jumps back to Japan in two scenes or so. He explains
things to the girl and then jumps back to England
with her as his wife. The haughty old father will
have none of his muchly traveling son until his old
friend arrives on the scene and explains that his daugh-
ter-in-law is none other than his daughter in fact and
tells a story of a lost wife and baby to prove it Thus
with the sugar spread thickly the picture draws to a
saccharine conclusion.
This is more or less old stuff from tirst to last and
doesn't hold any great interest inasmuch as it is all
so obvious. It looks as if the authors sat themselves
down and said, "Well, Earle needs a story, let's see,
why not give him one of the variations on 'Madame
Butterfly' " and then acted accordingly without giv-
ing either serious thought or imagination to the matter.
There is to be sure nothing flagrantly bad about the
picture but at the same time there is cert-ainly noth-
ing conspicuously meritorious. But its obviousness
and lack of imagination will probably disniiss a rather
dissatisfied audience.
Earle Williams is his usual gentlemanly self as the
hero. Margaret Loomis has the role of the girl, Yuri
San, even the character name shows nothing new,
while Barbara Tennant, Thomas Guise and George
Hall are others.
Let It Go By If You Can; If You Play It Do So Quietly
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This picture certainly has none of those qualities
which will stamp your theater as a place where the
best pictures are to be seen. It's conventional in story
idea, in development and general treatment, and there
is no well maintained suspense or good climax to the
plot. The best thing to do under the circumstances
is to let it go by. It is such pictures as these that are
way below the average in story value that bring down*
a theater's standard.
If it's got to be played put the soft pedal on in talk-
ing about it in the advertising and concentrate on Earle
Williams. He certainly knows how to deport himself
as a gentleman even though his part here refuses to
give him any great acting opportunities.
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The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5
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Lord and Lady Algy (Tom Moore) 6 9/7/19
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Almost a Husband (Will Rogers) 5 10/19/19
Jinx (Mabel Normand) 5 9/28/19
The Gay Lord Quex (Tom Moore) 5 12/21/19
Jubilo (Will Rogers) 5 12/14/19
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Flames of the Desert (Geraldine Farrar) 7 11/9/19
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The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5....
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The Desert of Wheat 6
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The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7 12/14/19
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The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6....
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The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6.... 1/11/20
The Right of Way iBert Lytell) 6
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) .. .6
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Jan. 4 Mv Husbands's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer)..6
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressy (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/19
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Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5
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The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5 12/7/19
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A Fighting Colleen (Bessie Love) 5 11A8/19
The Black Gate (Earle Williams) 5
The Combat (Anita Stewart) 5
The Golden Shower (Gladys Leslie) ...5....
The Tower of Jewels (Corinne Griffith) 5 1/11/20
The Darkest Hour (Harry Morey) 5....
Pegeen (Bessie Love) 5
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) »....
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5. . . ,
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Ambrose in Bad (Mack Swain)
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Just Bill (Texas Guinan)
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Bubbles
Just Kids
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The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven)
Two Dollars Please
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Gaping Gullett of Gifu
Mirrors of Nature
Royal Ballet of Bangkok
From Blarney to Bloodstairs
Paramount Magazines, 3868 to 3871 each
COMEDIES
House Cleaning (Briggs) 1
The Garage (Arbuckle) 2
The Star Boarder (Mack Sennett) 2
His Sister's Wedding (Briggs) 2
FOX
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our Nell . .
On Strike :
Shaking the Shimmy
The Rum Runners
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts .
MONEY TALKS!
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TO THE MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS:—
Tlie money represented by the above check is the first ever paid to exhibitors for the showing of educa-
tional and industrial pictures which they have received without charge. This amount was paid to be dis-
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IN REPLY TO SLURRING CHARGES MADE IN RECENT TRADE PAPER ADVERTISEMENTS
1. — -First, the so-called Motion Picture Theatre Owners' Association has failed to answer any of the per-
tinent questions, evidently for reasons best known to themselves.
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posed was arranged so that the Association in the event of any slip-up would not be involved with heavy
legal fees.
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a tentative form and he promptly turned it over to the men who were trying to tear down one big
exhibitors' movement for personal reasons. It was decided best not to further consult Mr. Lustig, and
as president I am only too pleased that this gentleman has tendered his resignation. It would have shown
better business ethics to have resigned first than to have used a committee membership against the best
interests of the Association.
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tinue negotiations. Under the proposed contract the League would have received the first $10,000 earned
and continuous profits thereafter.
5. — If this so-called Motion Picture Theatre Owners' Association's idea of commercial independence means
the censorship of the screen by a self constituted committee, then I am very glad that I stand for open
competition whereby each and every exhibitor will receive direct remuneration for the use of his screen
for advertising purposes.
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P. J. Schaefer, of Illinois
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Some Short Reels
"India," Mentor
Two widoly difforoiit sections inako up this colored Mentor
offering, wliicli opens witli a scenic study, sliot in India, and
wliicli lias another portion devotetl to a pair of lion cubs.
The former is rich in the elaborate architecture of the Orient,
and includes numerous beautiful scones taken along the
banks of a river, showing the temples and other structures.
In addition to the lion cubs, some monkeys, a duck and a
l)retty little girl appear, and it will certainly appeal. As
good a colored one-reeler as has been seen hereabouts in a
long while.
"His Fatal Bite," Gaiety Comedies
You have probably at some time or other experienced the
sensation of having a dentist poke his different tools into
your mouth, jab his thumb into your eye, torture you slowly
with a variety of drills and pincers and otherwise annoy you.
This Gaiety comedy which features George Ovey, in the role
of a dentist, shows several amusing scenes in a dental par-
lor. Some years ago, there were several pictures in which
dentists were satirized, but recently, there have not been
very many films of that type. This has a fairly clever
theme, although not a strictly novel one, and although it
ends rather suddenly, the good work of the cast and com-
mendable direction, will get it across in good fashion.
"Holland's Rustic Life and Waterways," Educational
Scenic pictures of Holland must have their wind- mills,
and although almost sixty per cent, of this deals with the
different Dutch types of people, a wind-mill shot opens
producing a fine effect, and a satisfactory cloud bits closes.
Much that is beautiful and colored is included in the reel
which is up to the mark. The usual fault with colored pro-
ductions-— ^the manner in which faces are tinted, or allowed
to remain blank, is to be observed here, but pictures of this
sort are enjoying great popularity just at present and you
will probably please your crowd if you sign to play it.
One great thing- in its favor is that it is out of the ordi-
nary, and that will probably get them to come and see it,
although they probably won't know what idea the authors
are trying to convey to them for a long while. Ben Wilson
and Neva Gerber are starred, and Joe Girard plays the lead-
ing heavy role. Burke Thorne directed and King Grey
cranked the camera.
"The Screaming Shadow," Hallmark
People always have an awe for the supernatural or that
which mystifies them. In serials, especially, has it been
found profitable to deal with unknown quantities, and thus
impress those who are fond of the drawn-out drama. "The
Screaming Shadow" is said to be .based on the monkey-
gland theory of the prolongation of human life, but is ac-
tually a weird concoction of the combined imaginations of
J. Grubb Alexander and Harvey Gates. It has little to do
with the recently discovered idea if the first three episodes
may be taken as a criterion. Four mythical maids, each of
them having retained youth and beauty through over a
thousand years, are supposed to bear on their personages the
secret to permanent life and a crystal, in possession of the
villain is the key which can unravel the mystery. Beyond
that little is clear. There is some sort of a squabble over
the possession of the European kingdom of Burgonia, and a
resemblance between one of the quartet of virgins and a
girl newspaper reporter furnishes one of the big twists in
the theme.
Some semi-invisible sort of an arch-criminal is the cause
of several murders, and the spectator sees little but his
shadow most of the time. He is in the habit of uttering
a cry like the roar of a lion and those whose earthly exist-
ence has terminated, bear a strange mark — the imprint of
a set of teeth. In each episode someone is killed, everyone
appears to be fighting everyone else, and much to think
about is in evidence.
There is no great danger of anyone's outguessing this, nor
any great likelihood that they'll be able to keep up with
the story, but it will draw.
"The Black Secret." Pathe
George B. Seitz, who was co-starred with Marguerite
Curtot in "Bound and Gagged," and who is directing this
serial, makes his entry into this production in the eleventh
episode, called "The Death Studio." Ho plays a German
spy this time, and certainly helps to thrill 'em.
Bray Pictograph, 419, Goldwyn
Eft"ects of the moon and sun on tides are dealt with in
a series of diagrams that make up the opening portion of
this Bray Pictograph, which has a part devoted to the
hunting of wild ducks following, and an animated cartoon,
called "A Chip Oft" the Old Block" closing. On the whole,
this is a creditable screen magazine, although by no means
the best of the series.
"Why Go Home?" Pathe
Several corking situations, in which a colored youngster.
Snub Pollard and other members of the cast figured, made
the start of this a riot, but towards the finish, it developed
into a series of chases and shooting. Although the latter
part of this is not up to the standard of what goes before,
this one-reeler will probably prove acceptable almost any-
where. It includes much that is commendable.
"The Rink," Clark — Cornelius
Men and women who have laughed at Charles Chaplin
the vagabond, policeman, floorwalker, waiter and so on.
will surely laugh at Charlie, the skater. The Chaplin feet
on level ground provoke mirth, and on rollers, they are just
as funny. At the start, a great deal of this is hackneyed
stuff, but after a while, when the star starts traveling about
the rink, his antics provoke an unlimited amount of mirth.
Chaplin can skate and he shows to fine advantage here.
The superfine quality of the greatest part of the offering
make the re-issue valuable.
"The Story of the Jaguar," Universal
Jaguars, according to the information dealt out by Major
Jack Allen who wrote and produced this, are fierce animals
and exceptionally difficult to capture. Regardless of that
fact, however, the Major skips out to the jungle and using
a few feet of rope captures one of the animals, and accord-
ing to the story wins a wager. Undoubtedly, this will prove
of interest, for it has one big thrill in the scene showing
the animal falling upon one of the hunters and the manner
In which it is shot, and much more that will hold the eye.
A short subject worth a bit of exploitation.
"Chicken a la Cabaret," Fox
Chester Conklin is the shining light in this knockabout
affair from Hampton Del Ruth's fun factory. He plays the
role of the chief of police and, with Harry Booker, ' as the
mayor, gets taken in by a pair of slick crooks, one of whom
is Billy Armstrong. The crooks offer their services to assist
the policemen's benefit and by an old and still very funny
trick they make off with all the watches in the party. A
wild chase then ensues with the crooks operating their car
with its garage as a covering. There's some great comedy
business in the chase concerning the efforts of the police to
overtake the garage and gain admittance to it. Eventually
chasers and chasees are blown skyward by dynamite. They
descend into the police station where the crooks are promptly
jailed. There are enough laughs in this to put it in the best
slapstick class.
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Short Reels
"The Bull Thrower," Century — Universal
A moonshiner, cast into some land where bandits flourish
and liquor has been banned, puts over most of the comedy
in this. Presumably, the scene of the action is Mexico, and
the hero has to give an acceptable exhibition of the torea-
dor's skill to win the hand of the fair maid. And this is
where the direction slipped up, for the manner in which it
has been screened is not effective. The scenes where the
characters jump out of the enclosure wherein is supposed
to stamp about the wild bull gives no one cause to imagine
that what is supposed to happen, really occurs. Some of
the stuff included in the piece is really clever, but it has
several faults that are a handicap.
"Harmony Ranch" — Universal
A fair story, the basic theme of which is not very un-
common, and which has a few points that will cause the
critical to question the plausibility of the entire affair, will
probably get this over in the smaller houses. Hoot Gibson
heads the cast and does his share of the work in acceptable
style. You can probably use this if your crowd likes his
stuff. It is not very thrilling, but hits an even pace, and if
they're not very particular, they'll overlook its weaknesses.
"Naughty Lions and Wild Men," Century — Universal
Plot has been made subordinate to action in which animal
novelty is much in evidence, in this two-reel comedy which
is much better than some similar subjects turned out by this
company recently. Several varieties of animals, lions, leop-
ards, monkeys, and their young are seen in it. Shots of a
mother ape, with her babe dining to her will appeal, and
there are other bits that will draw exclamations, from your
audience. For the greater part, the material in the offering
will prove laugh-provoking. Fishback directed, and Charles
Gay, animal tamer, is credited with assisting.
Bray Pictograph, No. 416 — Qoldwyn
This is one of the finest screen magazines turned out by
any one in a long time. Four subjects, one more than usual,
are dealt with, and each of them is treated in splendid fash-
ion. "A Glimpse of New Zealand," the opening part, which
consists of scenes taken along the Wanganui River, is one
of the most beautiful scenic bits screened. The tinting, a
delicate shade of pink, and rich blue being the colors used,
is superb and serves to bring out its splendor. Colonel
William Barclay Parsons, noted engineer and designer of
various transportation systems occupies the position of promi-
nence in the next section, and then comes a cute bit called
"Baby Bruin." A commendable animated cartoon, entitled
"Sauce for the Goose," directed by Yernon Stallings, winds
up the reel.
"Where Did You Get That Hat?" — Famous
Hats — all details about the manner in which they are
manufactured- — are taken up in the second issue of the
Paramount Industrial Magazine. Unlike the first issue, in-
stead of demonstrating the way in which the finished pro-
duct is used, this shows the scenes at one of the Stetson
hat factories. Very good handling of the subject and a
worth-while addition to your bill if you happen to need an
offering of this nature. -
"Eventide" — Ford=-Goldwyn
Carefully tinted and finely photographed, the scenic por-
tion which opens registers a pleasing impression. Cloudy sky
effects feature that part and are of merit. A second portion
is devoted to the beaver, ad a third deals with the Canadian
Porcupine. All of it is filmed excellently, and it marks a
deviation from the string of industrial pictures turned out
by Ford.
Another Mentor Scenic
Three parts make up another colored Mentor one-reeler
which should prove acceptable. It opens with a portion
called "Wedding Bells in Malaysia." After that, there is
an exquisitely tinted section which deals with the culti-
vation of the dahlia. Everyone of the numerous varieties of
this flower is shown and this part will certainly appeal to the
eye. Closing is some stuff shot along the seacoast of Spain
and it includes some effective bits. Although the different
parts of this have very little in common, the reel will prob-
ably go well in the smaller and neighborhood houses, where
crowds are inclined to prefer variety.
"The Millionaire Paupers" — National
Several humorous bits of comedy business and a fairly
clever plot will get this hall room boy two-reeler over. Some
of the stuff — the closing shot in which the boys ride home
in garbage cans, the restaurant scene and one or two other
portions are exceedingly funny, but there are some knock-
about bits that are not very effective. This has been
stretched just a bit, but it is nevertheless, a creditable of-
fering.
"Good Little Brownie" — Century=Universal
Bathing damsels in tight-fitting one-piece apparel, that
permits a considerable limb display occupy the center of the
screen for a considerable portion of the time in this two-
reeler, which features Brownie, (Century's educated dog. If
the censors do not order much of the beach stuff out, for
there is a considerable amount of footage devoted to the
capers' of the girls who sprawl all over each other in the
most unconvetnional fashion, it may get by, for there is a
considerable amount of humorous material included. The
plot has been used before, the best part of the production
being some of the business toward the beginning, and that
really is not essential to the story.
"The Floor Below" — Pathe
Neither the theme of this one-reeler which stars Snub
Pollard, nor the incidents connected with it are very much
to enthuse over. It deals with two henpecked husbands,
who on the advice of their aged grand-father, determine to
rule their households and succeed in intimidating their wives
by shooting off revolvers. The father of one of the wives
appears and some clever chase stuff — the only really laugh-
able portion of the production — follows. The finish of the
picture shows both old men acting humbly before their
strong-minded wives.
"Bubbles," Ford — Goldwyn
Following the production of a reel consisting of some
scenic stuff and portions devoted to animals. Ford has
turned out another industrial concerning soap, telling of
the production of that article in reasonably interesting fash-
ion. On the whole, a creditable offering of its type.
"The Sure Cure," National — Goldwyn
Hypocondria, defined early in this two-reeler, with a gram-
matical error in the explanation, is dealt with lightly in the
story by Robert McGowan. The Carter De Havens play
the leads in the piece and perform in their usual manner.
Several of the situations are very funny, but the stuff aboard
the boat is not as good as most of that in the early portion.
Incidentally, there was too much footage devoted to the
part of the picture which depicts the condition of the youth-
ful husband, and too little to explain the manner in which
he is cured. Certainly, that could have been taken up more
fully. The story deals with a young man who is firmly
convinced that he has a varied assortment of illnesses.
Old and apparently wise physicians continually feed medi-
cine to him and it takes a more modern doctor to prescribe
a trip to sea for him. Aboard the liner, he eventually realizes
that his troubles were imaginary.
Short
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"Children of the Netherlands," Mentor
Dutch youngstors have been pictured by artists more thau
onco, together with their scenic surroundings in Holland, and
this one-reeler lias several close-ups and other interesting
shots of the kiddies. The manner in which the stuff lias
been tinted is not as good as it might he in phices and mars
the offering somewhat. A .second portion, devoted to the
wild birds of Scotland is better as far as the tinting is con-
cerned. The close views are especially commendable, re-
garded from the angles of photography and coloring.
"Islands of Japan," Mentor
Here is a colored reel that from beginning to end is re-
plete with bits of beauty — an offering that has been tinted
and photographed in artistic style. The second and prin-
cipal portion shows the territory of the Japanese islands of
Matsushima and Kyushu, the lakes, hills, rapids and water-
falls of the country, and includes a sunset that is really
remarkable. Parrots of Australia, green and yellow are
dealt with in the first part and hold the eye. They look
especially pretty against the background of leaves and
oranges, being perched on the branches of orange trees.
"Making Elsie Good," Universal
, Young.sters — several of them — appear in a -fairy-tale
('■'offering that will go well with the children and many of the
; older folks. The little girl who plays the lead — a blond —
is pleasing and the others do as well as may be expected.
This deals with the dream of a girl who has several uu-
de-sirable traits, among them being snobbishness. While sleep-
r.ing, she is placed in a position where she realizes that she
r has ..acted improperly and when she wakes up reforms.
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' V "Jits and Wits," Rival Film
Not very long ago. a great many comedians imitated
Charles Chaplin, but the Chaplin craze has died down some-
what, and only a few do it now-a-days. The Rival Film Co.,
ill its initial production, starring Al Joy, has a comedy built
pn an acceptable theme and one that has a few incidents that
are funny, although much of it is not as bright as it might
be. Whatever his merits may be otherwise, however, Joy's
imperaonation of Chaplin leaves much to be desired, as do
the imitations of most of the others who try to duplicate
the wabble and Chaplin's other characteristics. The director
did not do as well as he might have done with situations and
the offering lags somewhat. A few good situations will go
a great way towards helping this along, but thev can not
make it a hit.
"Informing a Nation," Encyclopedia Americana
Publishing periodicals and books is a subject that has
not been touched very recently by producers of Educational
pictures, and the organization which is turning out the En-
cyclopedia Americana, has shown in good fashion the man-
ner ill which that publication is made ready for the pur-
chaser. Some of the steps shown are quite familiar, but the
gilding and marbling of edges as well as some other processes
are not as well known to the average spectator. This sheds
light on the matter and also gives publicity to the new ency-
clopedia, but in a careful and wise manner.
"The Jay Bird," Universal
Unlike the type of pictures Hoot Gibson has been making
for some time, this two-reeler is more like the modern
cinema drama as far as the manner in which the story has
been worked out and the way in which it has been produced,
are concerned. It has some very good comedy relief and is
thoroughly wholesome. The story is built on a much hack-
neyed theme, but has been screened in a satisfactory manner
and will probably prove acceptable. If your crowd has been
taking to the recent Hoot Gibson pictures, you will be wise
to book this.
"Lao Kai," Mentor
Scenes photographed in Lao Kai, French Indo China, make
up the earlier portion of this Mentor scenic, colored as
usual. A great deal of the tinting is of a high standard.
"Hunting a liabbit" is the title of the second and closing
part. In certain localities, rabbits are pests and have to be
eliminated, and this shows the various ways in which the
task is accomplished. A fair reel.
Screen Smiles, Z and No. 31, Screen Smiles, Inc.
With a new finish, a neat piece of animation, instead of
the old one. Screen Smiles is an improved offering. At pres-
ent the stuff at the finish is drawn out in black on white
but having it correspond to the rest of the reel, that is, hav-
ing the figures at the finish marked in white on dark blue,*
will add more improvement. The remarks included refer
lightly, and cleverly to profiteering, landlords, prohiltition,
marriage, divorce, the Bolsheviki, 1. W. W.'s, the Monkey
(ihind theory, prohibition, etc.
"Meat Again," Ford — Ooldwyn
Recently there was a Ford release that pictured the cut-
ting of meat, and this reel deals with some of the by-products
of the meat. It shows the canning processes, sausage-mak-
ing, what is done with hog bristles and the manufacturing
of butterine. This is a fair educational subject, but not a
particularly effective production to offer as entertainment.
"The Nooze Weekly," Fox
Humorists have overlooked, hitherto to all appearances,
the usual screen news weekly, and in this Mutt and Jeff
one-reeler Fox has a novel subject. It has been handled in
good fashion, and the only regret is that it is so short —
that there was not enough space devoted to the ridicule of
other events depicted in news reels. In producing this, they
strayed somewhat from the original idea and included sev-
eral bits of business that might have been used elsewhere
to better advantage, but the stuff is funny.
"The Line Runners," Universal
Whether or not this entire production, a two-reeler, was
meant to be satirical, is a matter that is open to question,
for either much of it was meant as a sort of subtle comedy,
or there was much amiss with the work of the cast and
direction. The photography and lightings in many places
are excellent, in fact, the manner in which this has been
screened is generally satisfactory. The story, however,
smacks of the type of western popular some time ago, an'd
will draw laughs from the critical members of your audi-
ence. There is one big kid towards the finish, when it is
explained that a man of large proportions, wearing the
broad-brimmed black slouch hat usually associated with
heavies, in pictures of this type, and smoking a cigar with
great vivacity, has nothing to do with the story, and is
about to leave town. It's a bit that will get a laugh.
"The Heart Beneath" — Capital
Camera work, which is of high order throughout, features
what is otherwise a more or less mediocre offering. Xeal
Hart pla.vs the stellar role in the piece which is built around
an eternal triangle story of the type that has been used
frequcntl.v, and in similar form very recently by another
company. From the ver.y start, the conclusion is obvious
and the average fan will probably outguess it without deep
thought. It deals with a "city feller" who comes out to a
ranch on business, but stays and leads the cow puncher's
wife astray. The husband, however, arrives in time to avoid
the disruption of his family and order the villain to board
the first train for home. Included in the cast are Marie
James, who plays the feminine lead : Joe Rickson, the villain
and Inez Gommez.
"All for the Doughbag," Century — Universal
J. A. Howe wrote and directed this farce which starts in
fine fashion and continues well until almost the very end,
when there is just a bit too much of the riotous stuff. A
dog does some exceptionally fine work at the beginning and
there are two male comedians who handle their work in as
fine a manner as could be desired. The youthful comedienne
handles her character acceptably and but for the fact that
there is too much slapstick comedy towards the culmination,
this is almost certain to score. There is some excellent busi-
ness in the early portion, and that will more than help get
this over.
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THE day after "Empty Arms" was turned over to us by Director Frank Reicher, a well-known
distributor tendered us a point-blank offer of $100,000 guarantee on the sale. This offer did
not appeal to us, because we had spent over sixty thousand dollars in producing the picture and
were cognizant of the fact that, in it, we have one of those master productions that strikes the industry
about every three or four years. But the distributor insisted that his offer was wcrely a guarantee;
that the amount Empty Arms" could command, might run close to seven figures.
Then, in the course of the discussion, the head
of our advertising department apologized for inter-
rupting us, and said: "It is peculiar that you
should offer $100,000 for 'Empty Arms,' for I
have here in my hand my Hundred Thousand
Dollar Packet, which 1 was just about to hand to
Mr. Park."
What is the Hundred Thousand Dollar
Packet.''" asked the well-krfown distributor.
It's nothing more than a book of printed sug-
gestions that show the exhibitor who books
'Empty Arms' how easily he can put it over, and
I consider it worth $100,000," replied our adver-
tising manager.
At first, we must confess, we thought the A. M.
had lost his reason. We knew that he had been
working day and night inventing valuable promo-
tion "stunts," but, after ten minutes of discussion,
he convinced us that he was right.
At parting, the well-known distributor raised his
offer to a sum that the average independent pro-
ducer would sell thrte pictures for; but in justice to
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On the following pages, we publish a brief digest of the extraordinary history
and superlative qualities of "Empty Arms," being thoroughly convinced that,
among the intelligent film buyers of America, there is going to be the most
spirited bidding in years. All exhibitors, States Right men and chain operators
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touched. Its originality is worth a great deal. But the
idea is of such importance at this time, that I find our
picture can command over a hundred thousand dollars
worth of advertising in every important city.
"How do I know.' Well, I have wrirten to news-
paper editors, civic authorities, educators and men and
women in public life, club officials, doctors, lawyers
and other professionals. Jn every city, interest in the
subject contained in 'Empty Arms' is so great, that, if
we were to try to arouse this interest with paid adver-
tising, it would cost over a hundred thousand dollars
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AFTER a hundred or more stories suitable for screen production were submitted to
us by the foremost authors of America, we selected the script of a young writer,
Willard King Bradley, as the most original in the batch, and the most original
we had seen in years. The story, dealing with the Gargantuan question of Mother-
hood, demanded the finest artistic talent procurable. Frank Reicher, responsible for
manv Paramount and Metro successes, was chosen to direct "Empty Arms," because
we figured that he alone could handle a great number of its exceedingly difficult
scenes, the majority of which were at once intensely dramatic and unusually delicate.
Mr. Reicher immediately surrounded himself with the foremost technicians. Gail
Kane, famous star of screen and stage, who had just closed in the Broadway success,
"The Woman in Room 13," was signed to star; then a powerful cast, including
Thurston Hall, J. Herbert Frank and other well-known screen celebrities, was
engaged to support her. The picture was made; and, as we watched its progress, we
believed that we had a master production. But we were not content to rest on our
own judgment. We called in that famous editorial writer. Dr. Frank Crane, who
contributed his unique services to the thought side of the picture.
It is the easiest thing in the world for a producer to deal in twelve-cylinder adjectives, and to megaphone
it from the housetops that his picture is supreme. We are so confident of the success of "Empty Arms"
that we are more than willing to simply place it in the hands of the buyers and exchange men, and let the
screen do the talking. We are so certain that they will say that we have wWi-restimated it, that we will stake
our future success on itJ Which is saying volumes.
Staninq GAIL KANE
THE production alone will stand on its merits. But there is something else
we have to offer which makes *' Empty Arms" a picture //?<rj-. This ' 'some-
thing else" is the Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet, prepared by our advertis-
ing department.
If you are desirous of seeing the picture, wire or write for details. If
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UTHORITy
Vol. XI. No. 18
Monday,. January 19, 1920
Price 5 Cents
=on:
United-Hallmark Deal
Berst Signs Contract Whereby Un-
ited Becomes Distributor of
Hall's Product
J. A. Bcrst, closed contracts last
week whereby United Picture Thea-
tres of which he is president, as-
sumes tlie physical distribution of
tlio Hallmark productions. The deal
went into effect yesterday.
This announcement is evidently
the one which Mr. Berst promised at
the time he closed the contract tak-
ing over the Triangle exchanges and
the Triangle productions. It is re-
garded as a move that inaterially
strengthens the Ignited Picture
Theaters.
It is also announced that Berst
has still further deals under way
including the acquiring of important
works for production at United's
Dwn studios- Both distribution and
production activities of United will
still be under Mr. Berst's direct con-
trol.
It was stated at the Robertson-
Cole offices that the report last week-
regarding the taking over by that
company of the physical distribu-
tion of Hallmark productions was
merely a temporary arrangement un-
til Mr. Berst and Mr. Hall perfected
the new deal.
Magnet Exchange Has Fire
Everyone got all bet up, the maid-
enly stenographers dashed down-
stairs, all of the available Pyrene
was used up, and some damage, the
extent of which is unknown, was
:aiised when someone started a fire
in the film room of the Magnet
Exchange on the eighth floor of 729
Seventh Ave. The fire was extin-
guished before it could spread to
the other rooms in the building.
After Blank Houses
Goldwyn Reported Interested in
Nebraska Chain
I It was reported Saturday that
Goldwyn Pictures were trying to
'ecure an interest in the A. H- Blank
Enterprises in Nebraska. Blank
pperatcs one. of the largest chains
in the West.
I It was impossible to communicate
^.ith cither A. H. Blank or Samuel
joldwyn on Saturday with reference
;o this report.
The Blank chain includes houses
1, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Mas-
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knew that she was alone and th at this man would stop at nothing.
From "The Turning Point," the F irst National picture with Katherine
MacDonald, the American Beauty, s tarring. — Advt.
Meeting Opens Today I
Famous Players Forces Gather for :
Convention — Zukor Expected 1
{Special to fVID'S DAILY) j
Chicago — Arrangements have been '
made for the Famous Players Lasky
convention which opens at the Ls
Salle Hotel to-day. It will last until
the 23rd.
One of the big topics at the meet-
ing which will be attended by offi-
cials of the home office as well as
branch inanagers will be the devel-
opment of the top-notch exploitation
force.
Among those who are expected
from the home office are Adolph
Zukor, Jesse .L. Lasky, Eugene Zuk-
, (Continued on Page 3)
Tucker Case Again Postponed
The- hearing on the George Loanc
Tucker 'case for alleged violation of
contract h'as" been postponed until
Friday, Jan. 23 at the request of the
de,fe'n"dants, • Mayflower Photoplay
Corp. and Famous Players-Lasky.
Ince Stays Home
Significance Attached By Virtue of
Loew — Rowland Visit to the Coast
Thomas H. Ince, head of the As-
sociated Producers, (The Big Six)
disappointed a number of film folk
in the East by not arriving in New
York last week. Although his of-
fice reported that they had no idea
of his arrival it was confidently be-
lieved by a number of important
executives that Ince would be here.
It developed Saturday that the
probable reason for Mr. Ince delay-
ing his departure for the East was
because of the trip West by Marcus
Loew and Richard A. Rowland of
Metro- Messrs Loew and Rowland
left yesterday for the coast.
First National Meeting
Executive Committee of First Na-
tional will hold an important meet-
ing today in New York. Many of. the
important members who were in
Atlantic City last week are in town.
Deal On
F. W. Reynolds Seeking to Acquire
Swanson-Nolan Properties — Ad-
mitted By W. H. Swanson
A definite offer for the entire
Swanson-Nolan properties has been
made to that firm by F. W- Reynolds/
an important business man of Lake
City.
William H. Swanson who was in
New York on Saturday admitted
that an offer had been made for the
property.
His partner, H. T. Nolan, who is
also here, said that he preferred any
statement to come from Mr. Swan-
son.
Swanson and Nolan have head-
quarters in Denver and operate thea-
ters at a number of points including
Denver, Salt Lake City, Grand Junc-
tion, Greeley, Pueblo, and other
points.
Buys Selznick Output
Glucksmann Secures Rights for
South American Countries
Max Glucksmann, through his
brother, Jacobo Glucksmann has
purchased the entire output of Selz-
nick Pictures, Select and National
Picture Theaters for Argentine,
Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. The
contract which covers the 1920 out-
put of the Selznick producing or-
ganizations provides for about 70
pictures.
Glucksmann has also secured
"Twin Pawns" and "The A. B. C. of
Love" Leonce Perret productions
for the same territory.
The Glucksmann quarters are now
in the Candler Bldg.
1st Natl's Sold
David P. Howells has sold the .1
First National attractions for Ar- 'j
gentinc, Chile Paraguay, Uruguay, '
Bolivia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador '
to Natalini and Co. of Buenos Aires.
This is reported as being the
largest deal closed for that territory.
Black Gets Another
Alfred S. Black arrived in town j
Saturda}' from New England and ■
announced the acquisition of the
Carcj' property on the Square at
Taunton, Mass. When completed
the property will seat 1,800.
Mr. Black admited that this made •
over 50 theaters in his chain. 1
Cohn Leaves for Coast
Harry Cohn left for California o
Saturdaj'.
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Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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F. C ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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at the post oflfice at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
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$15.00
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Address all communications to WID'S
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York. N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
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Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
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Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
Famous Players .. 85;4 87 87
Goldwyn 32 34 33
Loew's, Inc. .— 31 }4
Triangle Film H ^A M
Unit. Pict. Prod. 16 17 16^4
World Film — — H
Expect New Firm to Build House
Portland, Me — The Capitol Real
Estate Co., recently incorporated
with a capital of $200,000, and which
will take over the buildings now con-
trolled by the Congress Realty Co.,
is reported to be planning a new
film house. Abraham Goodside is
president of the firm and Irene Mc-
Cullum is treasurer. Charles J.
Nichols with the other two com-
prises the board of directors.
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
Punctured
Romance"
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Betty Blythe has
been engaged by Universal to play
the leading feminine role opposite
Frank Mayo in a picture called
"The Primrose Path," being directed
by Christie Cabanne.
Work on a new Eric Stroheim
production for Universal has been
held up pending the company's suc-
cess in Staining the screen rights
of the f '^. They are negotiating
for F 'I^orris's novel, "Mc-
Teaguc tiv plot of which is laid
in San Francisco and the Mojave
Desert. It is understood that Gib-,
son Gowland of "Blind Husbands" i
fame is to play the title role- Stro-
heim is now completing the cutting
of his second picture, "The Devil's
Pass Key," which is regarded as a
sequel to "Blind Husbands."
Putting It Over
Here is
hovi a b
Tother
exhih-
itor put
his shoiu
over.
Send
along your ideas.
Let th
e other
fello-w k
new hoiv
you
cleaned
up.
Alice Lake has returned from
San Francisco where she and 20
members of her company have been
taking scenes for "Shore Acres."
The cast has been selected for
"The Girl in the Mirror," from the
novel of the same name by Eliza-
beth Jordan, which will go into pro-
duction at Universal within the next
few days. It includes Frank Mayo,
Ray Ripley, Elinor Fair, Harry Hil-
liard, Claire Anderson, Arthur Hoyt,
Ruth Royce and Bull Montana. The
director will be Jack Ford-
Morris R. Schlank, producer of the
Hank Mann comedies, has engaged
Frederick Bennett, author of "The
Radium Mystery," "The Lost Ex-
press," and several coiriedies fea-
turing Arbuckle and Lyons-Moran,
to write two-reel stories for the new
series of comedies featuring Hank
Mann.
The King W. Vidor company fin-
ished exteriors on the old Southern
mansion at Sunland this week and
now is at work on interiors.
They are connecting "In Old Ken-
tucky," starring Anita Stewart, with
horse racing and the scheme is prov-
ing successful. At the Kinema, Los
.■\ngeles, the fact that there had been
an Anita Stewart day at the Ascot
Races, when she presented the win-
ning jocky with a floral horseshoe,
served to get an overflow crowd. At
the Madison, Detroit, they are mak-
ing the entrance look like a pad-
dock entrance, with a sort of betting
club within the lobby- There is a
girl in jocky costume distributing
heralds and night riders parade
through the streets, in addition.
Dallas, Tex. — L. B. Remy, manager
of the local Goldwyn exchange en-
gineered an exploitation stunt with
Ben Austin and Jake Newman, own-
ers of the Gentry Dog and Pony
Show. He made arrangements to
have large white signs, advertising
Goldwyn, attached to two elephants
with the show. The company trav-
els from town to town, and the
elephants being a big attraction, the
words "This is a Goldwyn Year" —
Goldwyn Pictures, etc are getting
much attention.
The 4)roduction of "Polly of the
Storm Country," a Grace Miller
White story, is in its last stages of
completion. Mildred Harris Chap-
lin is starred.
GAUSMAN
Minneapolis, Minn. — Anita Stewart
in "In Old Kentucky" packed them
in at the New Lyric due to a large
exploitation campaign put over by
Arthur Abelson, manager. A tre-
mendously large billboard — 22 sheet
long and ten sheets high was used,
making it possible to put the words
in eight foot letters. A negro jazz
band paraded about town giving
concerts before each performance
and the stage setting of the original
play served as the setting for the
prologue. There was a lobby dis-
play with a horseshoe, 18 feet high
and special boosting was given the
song "In Old Kentucky." Confec-
tionery establishments started serv-
ing the "Kentucky Mint Julep," and
there were other advertising acces-
sories including 10,000 one-sheet
cards, 2,000 snipes, 10,000 circus her-
Added Protection
MUST Follow
Increased Values
A thousand dollar policy of two years ago could well be in-
creased to twice that amount
worth considerably more. Don't
protection. . See
to-day. Your property is
let it be without ardequate
KEUBEN CXMUELS
Jnrurance
9 Phone John
SO MAifien Lane
Samuels
aids, 1,000 one sheet lithos ancil
twenty-four sheet stands. The o
duction ran for a full week wit
great success.
Hannibal, Mo. — -An old sch.ii
was used to crowd the Park wn
Geraldine Farrar in "Flame of k
Desert" was presented. Souvii
Photograph Day was announ .
and a photograph of the grand 0)r;
motion picture star was oflferecto
each of the first 300 women en i
ing. It worked.
M'arianna, Ark — -T. E. Hoj;
manager of the Majestic, put "h
Jinx," starring Mabel Norm
over by using the circus parade st
Three prizes were offered to h
children exhibiting the best wajn
coaster or cart rigged up to reser
a circus float. All of the disp
were assembled in the parade, he;
by a banner advertising the
Interest was aroused and capa t
business resulted.
Allen Films Ready
Universal will release three M
Jack Allen animal pictures be
ning March 1. Weekly release.
Metro Buys "Kiss Burglar'
Metro has purchased "The
Burglar," the stage play in w,
Fay Bainter appeared. ' |
Controversy Over French Actfi
Ray Raymond, agent, declfi
that he is the representative
Gaby Marcy, the French actpi
who recently arrived here-
John J. Livingston who is hi
ling her publicity here, states iii
Mr. Raymond may be her theat :;
agent but that he is handling
picture oflers.
"Empty Arms" Finished
Lester Park and Edward W
side have finished "Empty A
the production with Gail Kl
Thurston Hall and Herbert Frh
Frank Reicher directed, while D
Frank Crane, the editorial writerjo
laborated.
The story is by Willard In
Bradley.
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The only time a movie
fan is undecided which of
two theatres he will enter,
is when they both have
RITCHEY posters on dis-
play.
RITCHEY
UTHO. CORP.
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DAIL.Y
Monday, January 19, 1920
leeting Opens Today
(Continued from Page 1)
1 Arthur S. Friend, H. D. H. Con-
ik chairman of the finance com-
»i):tee; Al Lichtnian, general man-
*il;r, department of distribution; S-
Kent, F. V. Chamberlin, John C.
nn, Jerome Beatty, J. W- Toone,
lude Saunders, A. C. Glenn, Gor-
% H. Place, A. O. Dillenbeck, re-
■'ifsenting HanfT- Metzger, Inc., ad-
ftising agents for the company.
pistrict managers who will attend
Harry Asher, Boston; W. E.
ith, Philadelphia; C. E. Holcomb,
anta; Louis Marcus, Salt Lake
.^y; Herman Wobber, San Fran-
Jipecial representatives: J. W. Al-
J, Chicago; M. H. Lewis, Kansas
Jy, Mo.; W. J. Pratt, Atlanta, New
cleans and Charlotte, N- C; L. L.
nt, Dallas, Texas.
)j|5ranch managers: J. A. McCon-
e, Boston; William O'Brien, Port-
d, Me.; Henry T. Scully, New
•ven; H- H. Buxbaum, New York;
•hard C. Fox, Buffalo; J. D. Clark,
iladelphia; Paul J. Swift, Wash-
ton;Herbert E. Elder, Pittsburgh;
P. Wolfberg, Cincinnati; G. W.
iman, Cleveland; Fred Creswell,
icago,: J. W. Hicks, Jr., Minne-
)lis: H. A. Ross, Detroit; C- L.
Vey, Kansas City, Mo.; R. C. Li
au, Des Moines; C L. Peavy,
laha; R. E. Bradford, Atlanta; H.
Wilkes, New Orleans; G E. Akers,
Louis; T O. Tuttle, Dallas; Jo-
h H. Gilday, Oklahoma City; Da-
Prince, Charlotte; F. B. Mc-
cken. Salt Lake City; Milton H.
in, Denver; H. G- Rosebaum, San
ncisco; H. G. Ballance, Los An-
;s; G. W. Endert, Seattle; C M.
1, Portland, Oregon,
'xploitation representatives: Os-
A. Doob, Cincinnati; John P.
ing, Kansas City, Mo-; John D.
WANTED
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Scenic Material; with his
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lowells Cine Equipment Co.
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Phone Bryant 1166
Howard, Seattle; Fred W. McClel-
lan, Philadelphia; Paul L. Morgan,
New Haven; Herman Phillips,
Cleveland; H. Wayne Pierson, At-
lanta; T. J. Planck, Detroit; Alf
Price, Los Angeles; Daniel Roche,
Chicago; Wayland H. Taylor, New
York; Lester Thompson, Boston;
Leslie F. Whalen, Dallas, Texas; and
Charles L. Winston, Denver.
Adolph Zukor will leave for Chi-
cago the early part of this week.
Gordon Place, editor of Progress-
Advance will issue a daily copy of
"Pep" the company's confidential
house organ during the convention.
Denny Sails for South Africa
Orrin Denny, cameramen for Uni-
versal has sailed for London and
from there will go to Belgian Con-
go, South Africa where he will re-
place Pliny Home as cameraman
with the expedition now in that
country.
Curwood Denies Combination
James Oliver Curwood denies that
he is interested in any merger of
authors. The report emanated from
the coast a short time ago that Ralph
Connor, Peter Clark MacFarlane,
Johnson McCullough and Peter B-
Kyne would picturize their own
stories.
Sunday Films for Endicott
KUpccial to WID'8 DAILY)
Endicott, N. Y. — Rescinding its
vote of Dec. 23, the village board of
trustees has legalized Sunday motion
picture shows.
Caribou House Bums
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Caribou, Me — Thomas Willett's
motion picture house was burned
last week in a fire which caused a
total damage of $20,00.
Keeler Directed Hines 'T-omedy
H. P. Keeler, formeriy.with Thom-
as H. Ince directed the first "Tor-
chy" comedy with Johnny Hines for
Master Films, Inc., the company of
which Charles C Burr is president.
Blames it on Pictures
(Special to WID'S DAILY) f
Hood River, Ore. — Time spent at
motion picture houses was classed
with that wasted in the pool rooms
by Circuit Judge Fred Wilson in an
address before the Hood River Wo-
man's Club. He spoke on causes for
delinquencies of boys and the parole
system.
Universal Releases
Universal will release week of Jan.
26 "The Phantom Melody," with
Monroe Salisbury; "Bungled Bunga-
lows," Lyons-Moran comedy; a Cen-
tury comedy and a western. Also
episodes of serials.
Louisville for Sunday Shows
Louisville, Ky.— Declaring that
elimination of Sunday motion pic-
ture shows, urged by the local Bap-
tist Ministers Association would
lead to the old-fashioned "Blue Sun-
day," with no golf, soda fountain,
etc., following, Mayor Smith has
gone on record as favoring Sunday
performances.
IT REQUIRES ORCANIZATION TO
MANUFACTURE COODENCRAVINCS
MHAYEBEEN0R(;ANIZED''^''I898
EpUIPPEDTODELIVtRrH'BEirPOJIIBlE
WORK INTHE LEAST POSSIBLE TINE
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PUOTO ENGRAVERS
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AMEDICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION BLDO
MAKE YOU HEAR WHAT YOU SEE
FILMUSIC CUE SHEETS ARE GOOD FOR ALL THEA-
TERS EVEN THOSE THAT USE ROLLS— AND LOTS OF
THEM DO.
HlR8!1USIC-CO.
. . LOS ANCELES .
1129 Highland Ave.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
LEUMAS CARTOON SERVICE
f^roducers of Animated
Films- for eVery purpose.
17^. 45tli St. TelBiyant - 6806
THE HAL BENEDICT STUDIOS
College Point, Long Island
Telephone, Flushing 3000
Monday, January 19, 1920
Koppin to Build Detroit Theater
(Special to If ID'S U/IILY )
-' Detroit — Henry S. Koppin will
build a $250,000 theater at Cathrine
and St. Antoine Sts. C Howard
Crane is the architect.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
WE ARE supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
UUK financial strength en-
ables us to supply any num-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohill, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
Telephones
I 2389
Bryant i 2390
I 2391
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran
to do Edgar Franklin's "Everyth^
But the Truth," for Universal.
AilTvTlTLES
HAND LETTERING
Vjr-r (Oxe auficLmd Mies -^ Day) t--,- -
f :-A LY N L U' if
X PHONE 2323 -BRYANT Xj
Realart Pictures have a special
liibLiy display for all their produc-
tions now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
tlieir bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them" up to the box office.
KRAUS MFG. Co.
220 W. 42nd St.
17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
CHRISTIE COMEDY
Bobby Vernon in a new Christie Comedy "Fair But False." Vernon
who has made a hit in Christie Comedies, will soon be seen in a spe-
cial Christie Special two-reeler- — Advt.
National Film's Fifth Year.
The National Film Corp. of Amer-
ica began its fifth year on Dec. 30
last, the company having been
formed in 1915 by the late William
Parsons.
J. A. BERST
PRESIDENT OF
UNITED
PICTURES PRODUCTION CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES
THAT UNITED HAS SECURED CONTROL
OF THE
TRIANGLE EXCHANGES
AND
ALL THE FAMOUS TRIANGLE PICTURES WHICH INCLUDE
SUCH STARS AND DIRECTORS AS
D. W. GriflBth
Thomas H. Ince
Douglas Fairbanks
William S. Hart
Frank Keenan
The Gish Sisters
Charles Ray
Norma Talmadge
Constance Talmadge
Dorothy Dalton
Louise Glaum
Olive Thomas
AND
The Famous Ma.c]c gknnett Keystone Comedies
"WHERE PROMISES ARE SACRED"
LOUIS MEYER
FORMERLY BRODA & MEYER INC
TITLES
LETTtRED - ILLUSTRATED - PHOrOGRAPHED
ASK TO SEE OUR NEW
PROCESS TITLES AND
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There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON No. 17
Hen Wilson's ^mashing: $er-
ial $uoeess Spells Dollars at
your Box office.
Mr. Exhibitor
Wateli for Reason No. 18 to-
morrow.
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Tuesday, January 20, 1920
Price 5 Cents
./nch Offices to United
hi Gives Latter Number of In-
depentdent Productions for
Southern Territory
A. Berst of United has closed a
I with tlie S. A. Lynch Enter-
es of Atlanta, wliereby United
take over the Lynch exchanges
New Orleans, Dallas, Kansas
r, Omaha and St. Louis where
ch has been operating under the
e of Enterprise Distributing
p. These exchanges have been
ributing Triangle productions.
II films which have been handled
these branches will be controlled
booked by United on and after
25. For the present, United
iuctions will be handled in New
ans by Pierce Films,
xclusive of the Triangle pictures,
e exchanges have been handling
lumber of independent produc-
s including "The Unpardonable
" and "The Hushed Hour." This
efore gives the exchanges feed-
that territory a considerable
iber of films besides the United
Triangle output.
athe Installs Offices on Coast
athe has opened permanent coast
Pes, located in the Wright-Cal-
jiar Bldg., Los Angeles. Gilson
lets formerly head of the scen-
I department is in charge of the
e while Mrs. Phyllis Daniels will
die the publicity- The opening
the office was a result of the
: of Paul Brunet to the coast.
rgef Returning With Rowland
axwell Kargcr of Metro will
e east with Marcus Loew and
■lard Rowland when they return
few York in about a month. Kar-
will make "The Four Horsemen"
Roberts of Texas Here
B. Roberts, secretary-treasurer
he Buckhorn Pictures Corp. of
Antonio, Tex. is in New York.
!s here to dispose of a five reeler
two two reelers directed by Har-
jordon
)lubar With Famous
! (Special to WW'S DAILY)
)s Angeles — Allen Holubar will
^ with Famous Players, accord-
to what appear to be well au-
ticated reports. From one who
osely connected with the Para-
nt organization it is learned that
itiations are nearing a "success-
;ermination."
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"I will not give you an answer until you have proved yourself in the
world of men," she said. But her heart was breaking, for she loved
him with her whole heart. Katherine MacDonald, the American Beauty,
in the First National picture, "The Turning Point" — Advt.
6 Million for Theaters
Paramount Understood to Have Set
Aside That Amount for Canadian
Construction
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto — It is understood here
tliat Paramount has set aside a sum
of $6,000,000 for the erection of
theaters throughout Canada.
The plan will provide for a first
class house in every important city
in the Dominion.
.^dolph Zukor was in Washing-
ton yesterday and during his ab-
sence, no information regarding the
Canadian move could be secured-
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Washington — Adolph Zukor was
here yesterday conferring with the
local representatives of the National
Association and Secretary of the In-
terior Lane regarding the forthcom-
ing Americanization drive.
"Big 6" Plan Studio
Associated Producers to Build Plant
in Glendale, Calif.— To Be Started
in a Month
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Big 6 — Associ-
ated Producers — plan a monster stu-
dio to be built in Glendale.
Each director of the combination
will have his own stage, cutting
room. etc.
Work on the plant will be started
within a month.
New Theater Company
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The representatives
of the Corporation Trust Co. have
formed a $1,000,000 corporation
known as the General Theaters
Corp. The interests in back of the
company have not been divulged.
Exchange Lists Loew
Stock Passed by Board of Gover-
nors— Closed Yesterday at 31 With
2,800 Shares Changing Hands
It was somewhat of a surprise to
a number of film folk yesterday when
it was learned that the Board of
Governors of the New York Stock
Exchange had admitted the stock of
Loew's, Inc. to trading on the floor.
The stock closed at 31 yesterday
while the turnover was 2,800 shares.
A financial statement issued by
Loew's, Inc., shows that during the
three months ending Nov. 30, 1919,
the gross earnings of the Loew thea-
ters were $941,000, and the net earn-
(Continued on Page 3)
First National Meets
.'\n important meeting of First
National was held in the Astor j^es-
tcrday.
Warner With Pathe
H. B. Warner is the latest of the
Pathe stars.
His productions heretofore have
been handled through Robertson-
Cole but the releasing arrangement
has been changed by Jesse D. Hamp-
ton, the producer.
A short time ago, as noted exclu-
sixely in WID'S DAILY, the Wil-
liam Desmond productions were
switched from Robertson-Cole to
Pathe. The Warner deal removes
the last of the Hampton product
from the Roberson-Cole lists.
At the latter offices, it was stated
yesterday that "nothing was known
of the matter" but Pathe readily ad^
mitted that the report was true^
Hodkinson Buys Gaumont Film
Hodkinson has purchased "His
Temporary Wife" a feature pro-
duced by Gaumont with Ruby de
Remer. Edmund Breese and Mary
Boland. It will be released in Feb-
ruary.
Goldwyn Buys Stories
Goldwyn yesterday announced the
pnrcha.se of "The Christian," by Hall
Caine for picturization.
"The Slim Princess" in which El-
sie Janis appeared has also been se-
cured as has an unpublished story by
Ben Ames Williams called "The Man
Who Had Everything."
It was the recollection of some
people in the film business yester-
day that "The Christian" had been
done in films some years ago by
Vitagraph.
Tuesday, January 20, 1920
V«LUN*.1S Tueid*;, January 20. 1920 Mo S Oltl
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
«nd Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
^Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
St the post office at New York, N. Y., under
Hie act of March 3, 1879.
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Subscribers should remit with order
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone-. Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicago. III. ,..,-11
Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
Famous Players -- 80 86>^ 82
-Loew's Inc. 30^ 31 3^ 31
Goldwyn 33 33 33
Triangle Film ^
United Pict. Prod. 16 17 16
World Film 1 1^ 1
San Pedro to Have New House
San Pedro, Cat. — A new house
costing $225,000 will be built here by
F. O. Adler. It will be three stories
high and will seat 1,700. Adler will
manage it.
Ziegfield to Play Famous Films
Chicago,, 111. — The Ziegfield will
play all of the Famous productions
after Jan. 24. Charles Ray's "Red
Hot Dollars" is the first picture to
be presented under the new policy.
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
"TiUie's
Punctured
Romance"
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St., N. Y.
On Broadway
Moss' Broadway — Taylor Holmes,
"Nothing But the Truth."
Review "Delights."
Martin Johnson travel picture.
Topical Review.
Capitol — Louise Glaum, "Tlie
Lone Wolf's Daughter."
Capitol News.
Prizma Colorland Review.
Sennett comedy, "The Star Board-
er."
Ned Wayburn's Song Scenes.
Rivoli— Mary Pickford, "Polly-
anna."
Rivoli Pictorial.
Sennett Comedy, "The Star Board-
er."
Bruce scenic, "The Cloud."
Strand — Katherine MacDonald,
"The Beauty Market."
Strand Topical Review.
O. Henry story, "Tclemachi's
Friend."
Rialto — Marion Daviis, "The Cin-
ema Murder."
Rialto Magazine.
Chaplin Classic, "The Rink."
Brooklyn Strand — Zane Grey's
"Desert Gold."
Loew's New York — Today: Mar-
guerite Clark, "A Girl Named
Mary."
Wednesday— "What Would You
Do?
Thursday — Sessuc Hayawaka, "The
Beggar Prince."
Fridav — Leah Baird, "The Capi-
tol."
Edward Earl, "High Speed."
Saturday — Enid Bennett, "The
Woman in the Suitcase."
Sunday — Douglas Fairbanks,
"When Clouds Roll By."
Next Week
Rialto — Mary Pickford, "Pollyan-
na."
Rivoli— Alice Brady, "The Fear
Market."
Strand — Constance Talmadge,
"Two Weeks."
Brooklyn Strand — Constance Tal-
madge, "Two Weeks."
Capitol — Mabel Normand, "Pin-
to."
Talmadge Film Day and Date
Constance Talmadge's latest pro-
(hiction, "Two Weeks," will play the
New York and Brookyn Strand day
and date next week.
Mandlebaum Leaves for Home
E. Mandkljaum, Ohio francliise
holder of First National left for
Cleveland yesterday. He was in
town for the First National con-
vention.
Reddy 111
Joe Reddy of Lathe is at home ill
with an attack of la grippe- He is
expected bark at his desk some time
this week.
Special Showing for Catholic Film
A special showing for "American
Catholics in War and Reconstruc-
tion" produced by Famous Players
was given at the Cohan and Harris
theater Sunday night-
Two "U" Comedies on Broadway
Two Universal comedies are play-
ing at Broadway theaters this week.
One is "Over the Transom" a Joe
Martin comedy and the other "Some
Shimmiers" with Lyons and Moran.
Andersen Due Jan. 29
Robert Andersen of L^niversal will
return to this country from Europe
aboard the Mauretania, due in New
York Jan. 29.
Gets "Confession" for Michigan
Detroit. Mich. — Equity Pictures
has taken over tlie Michigan rights
to "Confession."
Seymour Hodkinson Manager Here
Walter Seymour, district manager
for Hodkinson, in charge of the
Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati of-
fices is in New York.
Eight More Hall Room Comedies
Jack and Harry Cohn still have
eight Hall Room Boj^ Comedies to
release under their contract with Na-
tional Film. Whether there will be
a renewal or not is questionable.
Harry Cohn who is now on his
way west will supervise production.
Canadians Organize
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto, Can. — The exchange
managers and various franchise hold-
ers of Canada have formed an or-
ganization known as the Canadian
M. P. Dist. Assn to be afifiliated
with the Canadian Board of Trade.
The organization will assist in
various legislative matters that may
crop up. Officers are: Claire Hague,
Universal; W. F. Barrett, vice-pres-
ident, Vitagraph; J. P. O'Loughlin,
secretary and treasurer, Regal
Films-
Call "Pollyanna" Best Pickford
The Nat'l Board of Review in a
special report on "Pollyanna" the
new Mary Pickford subject states
that the film is best she has ever
done-
New Rialto Sunday Record
All previous Rialto records for
a Sunday were smashed with "The
Cinema Murder" with Marion Dav-
ics when 9,741 patrons paid to see
the film.
The picture has been very widely
advertised in the New York dailies.
Cameramen Dance
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Local motion pic-
ture cameraman gathered on Satur-
day evening at the first annual ball
of the American Society of Cinema-
tographers, at the Alexandria. The
ballroom was transformed into a
.gi.gantic studio "set" with all the
"props" and light effects" essential
to the happiness of the cameraman,
as well as floral decorations and
novelties. The committee in charge:
.\rthur Edison, chairman, and Wal-
ter Griffin, Chester Lyons. Guy Wil-
ky, Charles Rosher, Frank Good, T.
S. Gaudio, Roy KlaflFki and Lyman
Browning.
Chicago, 111.— B. I. Dasent, former-
ly dramatic editor of the New York
Herald and then the Times, is now
doing the publicity work for Capital.
To Film Connor Bocs
Dominion Films, Inc. Formed— r-
nest Shipman, Advisory Directi
Dominion Films, Inc. have Ln
formed for the purpose of filmii a
series of Ralph Connor stories- if
corporation has been chartercdin
New York State.
Ernest Shipman, now producirij
series of Curwood stories with !:ll
Shipman is advisory director of iie
new company which plans to picr-
ize the stories in the original lija-
tions described by Connor.
The first production will be "le
Man from Glengarry," which wilof
made on the upper Ottawa River id
in the old quarter of Quebec.
Ruth Dwyer in Leonard Seria
Ruth Dwyer has been sig'd
through George H- Callaghan to ?-
pear in "The Evil Eye," the Bey
Leonard Serial for Hallmark.
"Flu" Warning in Chicago
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — Because of the rap
increasing number of cases of "
reported each day during the \
week in Chicago, John D. Rob
son. Commissioner of Health,
sent out the following bulletin to
theater owners:
We are tlireatened iit the present t
with a reeiiritMico of the influenza
(leniic. althongli iirciliahly In a mi
fdi-iii Hum last .vcar. However, it w(
\>t' unwise even thoiiKh this be tru(
nejjleet an.v action that would tenc:
niininiize the present epidemic si\ci
I expect the fullest ro-operatioii in
Iiart of all theaters in Chicago, as it i
your interest to ]irevent a reciirrenci
this (lisea.se whicli even in a mild f
will reduce your patronage. A severe
ciirrence would re(iulre their tempoi
closing. Please observe the follovi
instructions: 1
1st — 1'horoughly clean and disin
floors, seats, lobbies and otlier sp;
fre(|nented by the public.
2nd — Display a notice on the sei
advising all patrons that uncov(
covigliing and sneezing will be folio
l>y temporary e.jecti()n from the thea
staling, if you wish, this is a strict oi
from the Commissioner of Health.
;!rd — ICxainine carefully your venti
ing e(niipment, see that it is in good <
dition and continuous operating dui
performances.
Respectfully,
.John Dill Robertson,
Commissioner of Ilea
When RITCHEY posters
are supplied with a photo
play it means that the dis-
tributor is giving the ex-
hibitor the best posters
that it is possible to ob-
tain.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
406 W. 3 lit St.,N.Y., PImdc CiMiuM 838S
I
TsJiM
DAILV
Tuesday, January 20, 1920
I Coast Brevities
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Mary Miles Minter,
ealart star, will hereafter produce
the Lasky studio.
'Kathleen Kerrigan, sister of J.
'arren Kerrigan, has an important
It in her brother's latest Brunton
..(hiction, "One Week End," a
( ly comedy of New York society
< l)y Wyndham Martyn.
Harold Lloyd's new leading lady,
ildred Davis, will be seen in the
ltd of his special two-reel features,
itited "From Hand to Month."
hich is now ready for release. Miss
;ivis is the successor of Bebe Dan-
Is and is conceded by all to be
M of the most beautiful girls in
nidom.
Rol)ert Warwick has finished
Thou Art the Man !" under the
;rection of Thomas Heffron, for
aramount Artcraft, and it is an-
hunced that he will shortly be
aired in "The City of Masks."
I'rom Santa Barbara comes the re-
>i t that Arthur Edmund Carew has
'11 offered a contract with an in-
■])cndent producing organization,
;ided by Eva Sturtevant, formerly
cnario editor and manager of sev-
• il local studios.
Exchange Lists Loew
(Continued from Page 1)
ings $531,421, or at the rate of more
than $2,000,000 a year. The attend-
ance at the theaters in 1919 totaled
53,4.SO,000, as against 43,088,000 in
1918.
The balance sheet shows the status
of the company as follows: —
.\s.sets- Ciisli, 5»l,^)'i'8,l.'{i»; loan.s on call,
.f.'I.OOO.WX) ; snl).s(iii)tioiis to capital stock
by outside interests, I'JOti.OOO ; notes re-
ceivable, !t;n,OO0; Liberty bonds, $15,500;
accounts receivable, $.'J13,0!»3; lan<l, build-
ing, eiinipment. etc., .$10,260,648; construc-
tion work, ^7!t,.''M.'! ; leases at cost, $1,353,-
044; investments in other conipanies not
consolidated, $2X3, (iOO; deposits on con-
tr.icts, .$L'00,000; undivided protit.s, $ia5,-
260; aiivance p.iynients on contracts,
$143,.333; deposits on leases and tilni con-
tracts, .$201,3a3; other investments $57,910;
tluatrical c<tntracts, advertising and good
will, .$9,035,028; deferred charges, $199,-
tiOl; total, $27,103,190.
Lial)ilities -Accounts payable, $90,429;
cash deposits on leases, .$31,637; loans and
notes payable, $273,231 ; income and ex-
cess profits taxes, $367,209; taxes on thea-
ter admissions, $136,9(>3; deferred ac-
counts and instalments, $.337,443; bonds
anil mortgages. .$3,475,000; deferred cred-
its $2.S,421 : reserve for Federal income
and excess profits taxes. 1920, $222,970;
advances bv co-operative interests, $94,-
10.3; capital stock Loew's, Inc., 700,000
shares without i)ar value, $17,500,000;
Loew's Inc., surplus, $46,733; affiliated
companies, capital stock par value co-
operative interests, $2,290,;?91 ; surplus of
affiliated companies applicable to stock
owned tiy Loew's Inc., $1 ,(>29,:i9:! ; surplus
of affiliated companies appli«able to
stock owned by co-operative interests,
.$.597.'_>67; total. 27.103,190.
Will Propose Sunday Shows
Providence, R I. — A bill legalizing
Sunday motion picture performances
is expected when the Rhode Island
legislature opens. CJergyman are
opposing such a measure.
Sherwood and Ballinger with Chaplin
Baltimore, Md. — Edwin A. Sher-
wood and William F. Ballinger are
now associated with Milton Chaplin
ill the ownership of the Variety Pic-
tures Corp. Sherwood was fortnerly
connected with Pathe and Famous,
while Ballinger was with Select.
Kooskia, Idaho. — Q. T. Taylor
has taken over theater here and at
Stite-;.
Lew Stone has been engaged to
i\ the role of Gordon Hayne in
I eld by the Enemy," a Paramount
itcraft special to be directed by
i>nald Crisp. Jack Holt will be
■1. Charles Prescott; Clyde Fill-
ire, recently recruited from the
L^itimate stage, plays Brigadier
ingeon Fielding; Wanda Hawley
ill appear as Emmy McCreery, Ag-
' -- Ayres as Rachel Hayne and
. alter Hiers as Tommv Beene.
Tsuru Aoki, Universal's Japanese
It", has almost finished work on
r second feature, "Locked Lips,"
om the story by Clifford Howard.
/illiam J. Dowling is supervising
le production.
%!
.\gnes Ayres, who has won con-
derable prominence in eastern pro-
.ictions, but who is new to the
oast, has arrived at the Famous
layers-Lasky studio to work on
jleld by the Enemy."
GAUSMAN.
epublic Exchanges to Open Feb. 1
New Orleans, La.— The Republic
cchange will be opened with J. F-
'Flaherty in charge on Feb. 1. The
maha exchange of that firm will
so open at about that time with
H. Hill, at the head-
Kashin Managing Montreal House
Montreal, Can. — M. Kashin, for-
merly manager of the Broadway, N.
Y., is now manager of the Holman.
He succeeds John T. Fiddes.
Mayors' Committee to Meet Feb. 2
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y — The Special Com-
mittee appointed to look into the
question of film censorship by the
Mayors' Council of the State of New
York will convene here on Feb. 2
to draft a report to be made to the
Council.
Mayor Canfield of Kingston, is
chairman of the committee.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
Collins Goes to Los Angeles
Portland, Ore — Due to illness in
s family. Dean Collins has been
ansferred by Universal from this
ty and Seattle to Los Angeles. In
Idition to doing publicity work,
bllins has been editing "Reel
.uff,'' a four page publication for
^]'ashington and Oregon exhibitors.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUN^
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
Send Us Your
hS'&S Junk Film
INTERSTATE SMELTING
(SL REFINING COMPANY
23 Commercial St. NEWARK. N. J.
IDEAL STUDIOS
FOR RENT
Apply to
JAMES J. REARDIN,
General Manager
Telephone Union 5067-68
THE DIAL FILM CO
announces
the completion of Super-feature.
MITCHELL LEWIS
KING SPRUCE"
adapted from best seller by
Holman Da.v
r
^c (Refused to 5ett
or One Iftuidred.
ShousoncL Dotfcus
iiniiiiitTitMUifirrrfMfjc
Have you thought that, in your own
neighborhood, several prominent women
have started a movement which will be
responsible for your house being packed
when you show
EMPTY ARNS
THE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY
Have You Seen the Hundred
Thousand Dollar Packet?
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES, INC.
(Exclusive Selling Agents)
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
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tMA
DAILV
Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiu over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiv knoiv hoiv you cleaned
up.
I W. H. Productions have secured
the backing of the American Legion
for "Everybody's Business," which
is on the state right market. Every
post of the Legion will give the six
reeler its support, and arrangements
have been made to have the picture
play a prominent part in the Amer-
icanization Drive now under way.
Cincinnati, O. — R. H. Haines, local
First National branch manager had
a special showing held here for those
who claimed that they had never be-
fore seen a motion picture show.
"Heart O" the , Hills," which stars
Mary Pickford was shown to the
audience which consisted mainly of
invalids. Included among them was
a blind man to whom the titles were
read, the situations being described
by a friend.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Lew Cody
tried a new stunt in conjunction with
the run of "The Beloved Cheater"
at the Symphony, conducting a love-
note contest. The girl who wrote
the best love letter to him was of-
fered an opportunity to try-out for
his next picture antl tlie one who
wrote the second best one, a prize of
$25. Creat interest was aroused in
the product on.
Denver, Col. — A fair exchange is
no robbery, says the well known
proverb, and E. J. Drucker, local
branch manager for Hallmark, and
the proprietor of one of the dry
?oods stores here adheres to the
idage. "High Speed," is scheduled
to open at one of the houses here
shortly, and Drucker has made an
arrangement with the store to place
1 display in one of the windows
boosting that production. In return
For the privilege, he has made ar-
rangements with the exhibitors here
to run slides regularly, explaining
that copies of the book by Clinton
H. Stagg, from which the picture
IS adapted, can be procured at the
store.
Cleveland, O. — In order to get the
editors of local newspapers to de-
i^ote an increased amount of space
to motion picture news, and to con-
k'ince them of the fact that the pub-
lic is interested in "The Inside Dope"
and not only in what each picture
is about, the Strand after booking
i feature for a week's run, adver-
tised only the name of the distribut-
ing company, the star and cast.
1 That scheme of advertising result-
ed in big business for "Her Kingdom
of Dreams," First National, starring
Anita Stewart. The editors are ex-
pected to give additional space to
film news in the future.
Brandt to Tour South
Joe Brandt left last night for an
jxtendcd southern trip with "Con-
cession."
Pasadena House to Cost $250,000
I'asadena, Cal. — A house to be
built here by R. O. Kendall, W. M-
Easton .and W- C. Crowell will cost
$250,000.
Rosenfield-Hopp to Build
Rock Island, 111. — The Rosenfield-
Hopp Co. will erect a house that
will seat 1,700 and cost $225,000.
Taylor House for Passaic
Passaic, N. J.— .'K- M. Taylor The-
ater Co., newly incorporated, will
build a $100,000 house on Main St.
New Akron House to Cost $100,000
Akron, O. — .A. Abromovitz will
build here at- a cost of $100,000.
Cleveland to Have $700,000 House
Cleveland, O— W. F. Caldwell has
made plans for F. W. Staffield for
a house costing $700,000.
Form New Company
ivildeer, N. D.— R. L. Wilcox, A.
B. Curry and H. H. Ellsworth of
this city have formed the Kildeer
.■\musenient Corp., with a capital of
$10,000.
Mexican House Nearly Ready
Mexico City, Me.x. — At a cost of
aliout 2,000,000 pesos, the National
will l)e completed this year. This
house has been under construction
since 1902 and will be ready in Sep-
tember.
Patriot, Dekalb, Burns
Dekalb, Tex. — A disastrous firci
tliat has caused a total damage of
,$300,000 has wrecked most of this
town and the Patriot, of which W.
C. Read is manager.
Craver in Norfolk
Norfolk, Va.- — Allan G. Burrow
will erect the Broadway, seating 2,-
400, to cost $300,000. Lessees: R.
D. Craver, Charlotte, N. C, and
John F. Pryor, Danville, Va.
Chicago, 111. — A Anderson is now
manager of the Liberty, having re-
siijned from the Beehive sales force.
ELINOR FIELD—
Who is daintiness per-
sonified and a STAR in
her Own Right —
Plays the Feminine
Lead in
THE.
KENTUCim
COLONELT
She Can Ride, Boy,
Like a Flash!
In the Courts
Herbert Rawlinson has filed suit
in the Supreme Court against the
Oliver Prod, to recover $4,500 which
he alleges is due him under his
contract to play the lead in the Wil-
liam J. Flynn films. He alleges he
was engaged July 17 last by Samuel
Grand and the contract was assigned
to the Oliver Films. The defendant
discontinued his services on Nov.
21 without cause, he says, and re-
fused to pay him his compensation
and profits. He says he was to
have worked 25 weeks to Jan. 3 at
$500, on which $3,000 is due him,
and is entitled to $250 a week as
his share of the profits.
Rodner Rejoins United
Harold Rodner has rejoined
United and is now doing special sa
work in the New York territc r.
Rodner was formerly manager of
Detroit office.
Toronto, Can. — Geo. F. Perkins,
dealer in theater supplies and an ex-
hibitor here, brought suit against
J. H. Coleman, former manager of
the Toronto office of the Perkins
Electric Co., dealer in theater sup-
plies, alleging theft of over $500.00
Perkins alleges monies received
by Coleman while projecting elec-
tion returns, with a machine fur-
nished by plaintiff were not returned
to him as he says was agreed. A
jury in the county of York was un-
able to come to an agreement in the
case.
Perkins and Coleman are also riv-
als in the theater business here.
New House for Matlack
Ames, la. — W. A. Matlack, owi
of the Princess, will build a lar
modern house near the Iowa sti; i
agricultural college at Ames for tife
patronage of the thousands of stiU
ents. He says he expects to cavt
to the student patronage and wl
be in the market for films partic^i-
larly desired by that class of trade?,
Sisk & James, highly successful e ■
hibitors at Cherokee, la., next sui -
mer will build a new, modern tfc ■
ater, seating 650. They expect th< •
house will cost $100,000.
Johnson Addresses Trade Boards
Charles C. Johnson, secretary of
the United Picture Theaters has at-
tended meetings of the Chicago and
Pittsburg Boards of Trade. He de-
livered addresses relative to the
plans of the United-
Buys "Confession" for Canada
Springfield, Mass. — H. Porter
Baldwin has purchased the Cana-
dian and Newfoundland rights to
"Confession."
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
"Eyes of the Soul"
starring Elsie Ferguson
"Sinners"
starring Alice Brady
"Cup of Fury"
written by Rupert Hughes
"The Great Shadow"
starring Tyrone Power
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow**
REASON No. 18
Mr. Exhibitor: ,vou can play
t« an entire family with
"The ScreaniinK Shadow." It
is clean — NotliinK t» offend.
Matoli for Iteason No. 19 To-
morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
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Vol. XL No. 20
Wednesday, January 21, 1920
Price 5 Cents
After Ford
Rembusch Wants Exhibitors Paid
for Showing Weekly — Goldwyn's
Ideas
Frank Rembusch, secretary of the
M. P. E. of A. has sent the follow-
ing wire to Henry Ford: "Protests
are filed with the National Organi-
zation of Motion Picture Exhibitors
against your charge for the use of
'Ford's Weekly'
"The importance, value and power
of the motion picture screen is being
recognized more each day-
"We are offered, not only free
rentals for showing industrial,
propaganda and advertising films
but every exhibitor may now receive
a nominal fee for showing these pic-
tures.
"The Universal Film Co. have
agreed to our request and they are
now giving splendid industrial and
propaganda pictures free to exhibi-
tors and pay each theater a nominal
fee for showing the picture.
"We ask that you refrain from
further charge for the Ford Weekly
to any exhibitor and also that you
pay a nominal amount to every ex-
hibitor who. shows Ford Weekly.
"We feel that this is very fair and
from the agitation now awakened
on this question it will be very help-
ful to the Weekly for you to meet
with our request and recommenda-
tion."
Gabriel L- Hess, of Goldwyn Pic-
tures, who are distributing the Ford
Weekly when informed of the Rem-
busch telegram said that the atti-
tude taken by Rembusch was "all
wrong."
"It is a fact," he said, "that we
are paid a trifling cost for the Ford
Weekly, but this hardly covers cost
of distribution. Mr. Ford is pre-
paring probably the very best edu-
cational ever offered in this country.
In no way can it be construed as an
advertisement. It costs him a large
sum every year for its preparation,
and the return is negligible."
\
Keenan Here
Frank Keenan, Pathe star arrived
in New York from California Mon-
day morning. He is stopping with
his son-in-law, Ed Wynn, out on
Long Island.
Coast reports have it that. Mr.
Keenan will go to France to pro-
duce but when reached at the Pathe
offices, he stated that his future
plans are not as yet settled.
She flew straight to his arms, this slip of a girl he had never seen,
and Keith felt that fate was playin g him some grim joke — From "The
River's End," by James Oliver Cur wocrd, a First National' attraction
produced by Marshall Neilan. —Ad vt.
To Produce Abroad
E. W. Haramons of Educational
completed the organization of the
Educational Films Co-, Ltd., while
in England. The company was
formed last summer.
The English unit has taken over
the exchange system operated by
one of the best known renters in
Britain. Rights to a series of books
by an English author have been se-
cured and productions will be made
abroad. Educational, Ltd., has al-
so secured Great Brittain rights to
(Continued on Page 4)
New Revue for Broadway
Hugo Janssen will present a gin
review at the Broadway,, probabl}
beginning the first week in Febru-
ary. It will replace Cleveland Bron-
ner's present review-
The feature for next week will b>'
Marion Davies in "The Cinema Mur-
der."
Regarding F. P. Stock
Regarding Famous Players stock,
the Evening Mail's financial editor
said yesterday:
"A further break of five points in
Famous Players, following a like
drop yesterday, was attributed to
rumors that the syndicjata which
late last fall underwrote $10,000,000
preferred had been unable to mar-
ket anything like all of the offering,
and that with the dissolution of the
syndicate, expected next Thursday,
the unsold balance would tie up ■-
much capital as to possibly weaken
the support to the common. W'.ile
such comment seems rather far-
fetched, it was made a good deal of
by the bears. Those who ought to
kiiow say that the company is mak-
ing good progress, and they attrib-
ute the decline to technical condi-
tions, expecting a 'comeback' when
the market outlook is more favor-
able."
"Going to Hell"
Says Gest Regarding Wall Street
Control of Theaters — Film Men's
Version of the Idea
Chicago — Morris Gest, co-producer
of "Chu-Chin Chow," "The Wan-
derer," and "Aphrodite," is quoted
as saying without reservations that
'the American theater is going to
hell."
Gest is not blaming the descent
toward the Dante district on the re
cent war. Those culpable, the pro
ducer states, are Wall Street "dough
boys," who have placed more than
$100,000,000 in the movie pastime
They, he declares are slowly killing
the spoken drama by buying up the
country's leading theaters, the star
actors and actresses and the "big
league" producers with the purpose
of furthering their individual inter-
ests in the motion picture industry.
Gest said he had been offered $!,•
000,000 for hissoul and body" hui
declined. He intimated that others
in the same work as himself who did
not have the real interests of the
theater at heart are "falling one by
one."
"The American theater is in its
greatest dangej-," he said. "The
grasping hand of Wall Street is on
it and when Wall Street gets a the-
ater in hand it must die a natural
death.
"No greater works of authors and
composers have been done on empty
stomachs. The fact is to-day that
an author almost must write a play
both for the stage and the screen.
In the productions of Mr. Comstock
and myself we never knew where
we would get the money to pay for
them. We didn't care. To-day I
have a suit of clothes I can call my
own. Artistry and filthy money are
{Continued on Page 2)
3 Million in Strauss Go«
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Malcolm Strauss
Pictures Corp. has been formed witi
$3,000,000 capital. Briton N. Busch
Malcolm Strauss and Charles Pres
b "y are the incorporators.
Briton Busch, president of Repub
lie Distributing stated yesterda>
that his company would release the
Strauss pictures.
It is understood that Frank anc
Charles Presbrey, of Frank Pres
brey Co., advertising agents are in
terested in the company. Nothing
could be learned yesterday of th(
new unit's production plans.
/
Wednesday, January 21,
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VAXIIU.20 Wedne8(Uy. January 21. 1920 Prin 5 C«itl
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
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«nd Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
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Quotations
Bid Asked Last Sale
Famous Players .- nV2 82i^ 79
Loew's, Inc 293^ 30]^ 30^
Goldwyn — -— 33
Triangle Film 11/16 Vx V\
United Fict. Prod. \^Vz MV?, 17^
World Film 1 IK 1
Day Back from South America
John L. Day, South American rep-
resentative of Famous Players has
; returned to New York from a five
I months' trip and states that exhibi-
tors below the equator say Euro-
pean films will never replace Ameri-
I can made pictures.
I Tom Wilson is playing a detec-
I tive part in Marshall Neilan's "Never
I Get Married."
COMING
A
REVIVAL
OF
"TiUie's
Punctured
Romance"
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St., N. Y.
"Going to Hell"
{Continued from Page 1)
not and never will be good bed
fellows.
"With the exception of those of a
half dozen producers most of the
theaters in America are now owned
and controlled by motion pictures.
Unless something is done within the
next three years Wall Street will
be in complete control of the the-
ater. I do not want to live to see
that day."
Answering Gest
It was impossible to obtain a state-
ment from Adolph Zukor yesterday
in response to the Gest statement,
and H. D. H. Connick, who is re-
ported to represent the financial in-
terests in Famous said he had no
statement to make, that any state-
ment should come from Mr. Zukor
who was the "sole owner and prop-
rietor."
All of the prominent officials of
Metro are out of town, and in the
absence of Marcus Loew, David
Bernstein of the Loew offices said:
"I guess all of us know that Wall
Street isn't throwing i ts money
away- It never does. Wall Street
invested in the picture business and
theatrical business because it found
a paying business. Wall Street will
leave the showmen run the houses.
It means that the more beautiful
theaters and picture palaces will be
available with Wall Street capital
and that's all."
When the attention of Gabriel L.
Hess of Goldwyn was directed to
the Gest statements and when he
was informed of the expression used
by Gest who said "within the next
three years Wall Street will be in
complete control of the theater. I
do not want to live to see the day,"
Mr. Hess said:
"Well, Gest had better call up
Columbus 8200."
Investigation later developed that
Columbus 8200 is the telephone
number of Campbell's Funeral
Church.
L. J. Selznick did not care to com-
ment on the Gest statement "at this
time."
Carl Laemmle, of Universal said:
"Mr. Gest pays the moving picture
industry the finest possibi, "ompH-
ment when he says that Wan Street
is investing in theaters throughout
the country and turning them into
moving picture houses. Whatever
else may be said about Wall Street,
it must be said that the men who
constitute the financial power of
America are men recognized for
astuteness and business sagacity,
therefore, if as Mr. Gest states, these
men are investing in theaters for
moving picture purposes, it is a self-
evident fact that they recognize the
great bulk of the American public
wants moving picture entertainment.
"The trouble with a few theatri-
cal producers is that they fail to
realize the tremendous influence for
good which is wielded by moving
pictures, and cling to the old alibi —
as Mr. Gest does in his interview —
that there is no art in moving pic-
tures. Mr. Gest asserts that 'artist-
try and filthy money are not, and
never will be good bed-fellows.'
"Artistry, bosh! Under the guise
of art, Mr. Gest recently presented
in New York, a production which
' shocked even blase New York the-
We Will Not
sell you insurance unless you need it. Funny, but nevertheless
a fact. BUT if you DO need it we will do our best to sell you
for our mutal benefit. Fair enough, isn't it? Phone us to-day.
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MFurance '"■*"' SO M&iden Lane
I- Phone John 5425 - 5'*2« - 9*Zr - y-*2e
Samuek
nsiiian^'
Leaves for Europe on Mauretania
TRANS-REGIONAL to open branch offices in principal
commercial centers
JESSE S. BERNSTEIN,
President of Trans-Regional
Trading Corp., foreign distribu-
tors of Automaticket Systems
and other cinema efficiency de-
vices, sails for London this
month where he will establish
a distributing center for his
company.
MR. BERNSTEIN, formerly
an executive in the foreign de-
partment of Goldwyn Distrib-
uting Corp. offers to act as rep-
resentative for any reliable film
or accessory company seeking
foreign connections.
Phone to Vanderbilt 1409, or
call at 47 West 42nd St.
ater-goers, an dunder the instru
tions of city officials was subject*
to the pruning knife, before tht
would suffer it further presentatio
Mr. Gest will have difficulty in me)
tioning any moving picture of r^
cent production that ran so close 1
the edge as his production referrc
to."
Arthur James at Fox suggeste
that Mr. Gest might be seeking son
publicity and referred to the teli
phone of the City Morgue, sayin
that it may prove an interesting sp«
for Mr. Gest.
Buys "Shulamite" for Rambeau
Harry Cahane has bought "Tl
Shulamite," a South African stoi
by Askew and Story for Marjor
Rambeau. Albert Capellani will d
rect her in it-
Et
When the prevailing un-
rest gets upon your nerves,
turn your eyes upon a
RITCHEY poster. It will
put you in a good humor
again.
RITCHEY
LJTHO. CORP.
4«6 W. 31<t St.,N.Y.. Pl»ne OwiiM 8JS«
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DAILV
Wednesday, January 21, 1920
itkeN
ews
No. 6
•ABIS, FRANCE— Deschancl elected
esident of Francel French Senate and
puties choose Paul Deschanel to suc-
d President Poincare, by 743 votes out
889.
President Poincare, after seven years
faithful service^ is further honored by
country by being: elected to tlie Sen-
'remier CIcmenceau, who was defeated
the Presidential election, resigns as
eniier.
■TEW YORK CITY— World's ice cham-
m ready to defend title — Robert Me-
an gives final exhibition before leav-
: for contest in Norway.
CHICAGO, ILL— Windy City makes
an sweep of crooks. Chief Garrity di-
ts precinct captains to make city-wide
ind-up to check appalling crime wave.
lERE AND THERE— Airplane that
es vertically — inventor demonstrates
del of plane that will go straight up
air without a take-off.
lRRAS, FRANCE— France's President
farewell tour — during last days of his
ninistratioUj President Poincare visits
area to "decorate" its martyred
I'ns.
N POLAND— Help to the suffering in
land I It's a far but loud cry from the
rving and homeless of that war-
aged land. Americans distribute food
I clothes.
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Sensational
irges against Navy I Rear Admiral
IS attacks conduct of Navy Depart-
nt during the war — leaving Senate
Uding after inquiry,
ecretary Daniels of the Navy, who is
acked for unjust awards of decora-
ns.
>nother Congressional investigation be-
s — Senate Committee hears L. C. A.
Martens, Soviet representative in this
mtry.
TEW YORK CITY— $3,000,000 Uquor
sed as constitutional prohibition goes
a effect — federal revenue agents make
il as first enforcement of 18th
endment.
IINCINNATL OHIO— Epidemic of fires
wake of zero weather — four firemen
killed and 13 injured as result of big
ze in this city.
=4*'AB ENDS — In Europe. — Animated
toon by Bert Green,
O
day
Going to Cuba
Louis Blumentiial, the Jersey ex-
litor, formerly interested in the
JKhibitor's Trade Review," will go
J Cuba next week for a rest. And
Ine of the First National crowd
Il pay the expenses. Ask 'em.
Lebensburger Here
|/[. A. Lebensburger of the Stand-
Film Service Co., Cleveland, is
|town, at the Astor. Will be here
a week or more-
lie reports selling the Orpheum
Warner serial, "The Lost City,"
a week's run, being the first se-
to break into that house.
iO| THE DIAL FILM CO.
announces
the completion of Super-feature,
MITCHELL LEWIS
((
KING SPRUCE"
adapted from best seller by
Holnian Day
Wid's Abroad
Joe Plunkett writing from
London:
"Up to date I have not re-
ceived a single issue of your
celebrated little paper. I do
not understand how you think
I can have my breakfast with-
out your sheet. I have
managed to get hold of a copy
of it in London while I was
there as all the film men have
it on their desks, and this is
no yarn either. You yourself
would be surprised to see how
these fellows over here keep
it right before them."
Ecoles and Barnhard Here
E. C. Ecoles and S. L Barnhard
of the Capitol Film Co., Chicago, are
in New York buying state rights
pictures.
Smith Going to London
On February 1, A. George Smith
for many years with the South Af-
rican Film Trust and International
Photoplays Corp. will join Goldwyn
as British representative, with head-
quarters in London.
Seattle— B. R. Keller has been
appointed representative for Na-
tional Picture Theaters in this ter-
ritory.
IDEAL STUDIOS
FOR RENT
Apply to
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CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3607 Bryant
Phone Morningside 6945
Autos to Hire
To the Moving Picture Trade
IDEAL AUTO RENTING CO.
Reicher and "Empty Arms"
In view of certain statements cir-
culated by a director in regards to
"Empty Arms," the initial Park-
Whiteside production, starring Gail
Kane, Lester Park, has issued the
following statement:
"A director formerly in my em-
ploy, for reasons which I cannot
fathom, has repeatedly boasted that
he was responsible for the direction
of 'Empty Arms.'
"The truth of the matter is, this
director was working in Los Angeles
while Frank Reicher was staging
'Empty Arms,' in New Rochelle.
"This statement is issued in fair-
ness to Mr. Reicher, who has been
in complete charge of 'Empty Arms'
from the main title to the final fade-
out.
"We are more than pleased with
Mr. Reicher's work and have en-
gaged him to do a series of big pro-
ductions."
AflT TITLES
HAND LETTtR.I.KG
V ^T (0/ie liuncLKd Mies .^ Ouy) ^-ffv
•ALYNLU''
.^ PHONE i329 BRYANT .
Engel, Manager of the Dyckman
Irving Engel, former treasurer of
Moss' Flatbush, is now manager of
the Dyckman, which Moss took over
recently.
Sullivan Going Abroad in March
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — C. Gardner Sulli-
van, head of the Ince scenario de-
partment, will sail for the Orient in
March. He will tour the world-
N
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
/XPc fbtu^ed to 5eU
for Qiie Tfimdrect
Shousdncl Dotteus
Let us show you the names of the local
authorities who commend the activities
started by
ENPTT ARHS
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tells the whole story. Send for it.
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■©e Visual News «/•
ALL THE World
SOI.DIERS GUARD HIGHEST
BRIDGE — Great structure at Viaduct,
Tex., over Pecos River, strategic point in
border communications is constantly
Hatched.
BIG CROP ON DRY DOCK RANGE—
Beating proiiibition in tlie dry movement
owners of biggest duclc farm at Colma,
Cal. raise record "crop."
WOULD DRAFT GEN. PERSHING —
George J. Woods of Lincoln, Neb., comes
to New York in effort to make presiden-
tial lightning strike A. E. F. commander
— Brother Jim Pershing.
EIGHTH CAVALRY HAS LADIES'
DAY — Wives of officers take lessons in
riding and calesthenics a horse-back at
Ft. Bliss in Texas.
OLE BILL'S DAD VISITS U. S.— Capt.
Bruce Bairnsfather, cartoonist, whose
funny pictures helped keep up war mo-
rale comes to New York.
ADMIRAL SIMS' CHARGES START
PROBE — Allegations made in hearing
over award of medals before Senate com-
mittee paves way for full investigation of
war methods.
DE VALERA GIVEN CITY FREEDOM
— "President" of "Irish Republic" is
warmly greeted by Mayor Hylan and
other officials in New York.
SELL IRISH BONDS IN DUBLIN—
Widows of "Revolution of 1916" buy
bonds in the Republic — the block where
Robert Emmett was executed.
SKATERS TRY FOR JERSEY TITLES
— (JNOT IN N. E.) — Long Branch is
scene of big winter carnival where speed-
sters race over Pleasure Bay course.
TRACK MEN TRAIN IN COLD— Har-
vard squad takes outdoor workout over
board track that leads among the snow
drifts at Cambridge.
MOST EXPENSIVE BASEBALL
PLAYER — Babe Rutli just sold by the
Boston Red Sox to the New York Yan-
kees poses at his Los Angeles home.
STANDFOBD AND BRITISH COLUM-
BIA MEET — California men journey to
western Canada and defeat local teams in
Rugby games at Vancouver.
PAN AMERICANS TALK FINANCE-
Delegates from South and Central Ameri-
ca meet in AVashington to discuss recon-
struction money problems.
READY TO CHOOSE CANDIDATE—
San Francisco starts work of prepara-
tion for the first national convention of
a political party ever held on the Pacific
coast.
CHANGE OLD SALOONS TO STORES
— Transform well known thirst parlors
to places for sale of excess nav.y sup-
plies. AV. H. Anderson head of Anti-Sal-
oon league poses.
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To Produce Abroad
(Continued from Page 1)
a number of American productions-
These will be exhibited there
through the new exchanges.
Educational's activities here and
abroad will be conducted along dif-
ferent lines. Thus feature produc-
tions will probably be made in Eng-
land for exhibition in Europe but no
such plan will be carried out in this
country.
A number of matters affecting the
American offices of the company are
understood to be still hanging fire.
Plans are under way for the exten-
sion of the sales agencies for the
"Rotary" Portable Proector in In-
dia, the Far East and Europe.
"Willow Tree" at Capitol
"The Willow Tree," a Metro pro-
duction with Viola Dana, will be the
feature at the Capitol the week of
Feb. 1.
Weil Returns
Joe Weil of Universal returned
from Chicago yesterday where he
exploited "The Great Air Robbery."
The picture was shown to the
officers at the aviation field in Min-
eola last night.
Owen Moore, Selznick star will
shortly start work at the Brunton
studio on "Love Among the Chick-
ens."
Serial to Feature
Warner's Will Change "The Lost
City" From 15 Episodes to a
Seven-Reeler
Abe Warner said yesterday that
plans had been perfected for chang-
ing "The Lost City" from a 15-epi-
sode serial to a seven-reel feature.
Work will be started at once.
Up to the present territory has
been disposed of as far West as
Chicago. No more territory will be
sold for the serial, and the seven-
reeler will be offered first to the
large Western houses. After the
complete serial has been shown in
the East the feature production will
be offered. Several iniportau -<cenes
have been added to perteci ^'c con-
tinuity for the feature, and sorne of
the "chase stuff" of the serial will be
omitted in the feature, which will be
sold on a state right basis.
United Meeting
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Syracuse, N. Y. — At the Yates
Hotel a meeting of the United Pic-
ture Theatres of America, Buffalo
franchise holders will be held to-
morrow. After a luncheon general
business will be considered, espe-
cially the matter of classifications.
The classification committee consists
of E. O. Weinberg of the Strand,
Buffalo, and J. J- Walker of the Lin-
coln, Schenectady. Three more
members to this committee will be
elected at the meeting.
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Thursday, January 22, 1920
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Dwan to Finish Soon
Has Three Films Now in Various
Stages of Production for
Mayflower
Arthur Butler Graham, attorney
for Allan Dwan, stated yesterday
that Dwan will make a total of five
productions for Mayflower instead
of eight as originally contracted for.
Mr. Graham stated that Dwan felt
he could not devote the proper at-
tention to the productions and make
eight in the time left under his con-
tract, and so he had entered an agree-
ment with Isaac Wolper of May-
flower whereby he will turn over to
that company "The Luck of the
Irish" and three more.
Isaac Wolper stated yesterday
that Dwan's contract expires in
August and that Dwan would make
a total of six productions for May-
flower. These, according to Wol-
per are "Soldiers of Fortune" al-
ready released, "The Luck of the
Irish," "The Heart of a Fool," "The
Scoffer," "The Splendid Hazard"
and one more which Wolper said
has not been started yet. The last
three mentioned above are in var-
ious stages of production.
Larkin With Mayflower
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mark Larkin, who
recently resigned as publicity direc-
tor for Mary Pickford will handle
the coast publicity for Mayflower.
Lehrman Due Monday
Henry "Pathe" Lehrman, now pro-
ducing for First National is due in
New York on Monday from the
Coast.
Chester Plans Studio
C. L. Chester Prod., Inc. will build
a studio in Hollywood. A site has
been secured at Western and Fern-
dale Aves. where a two-story office
building, laboratory and studio will
be erected.
It is reported that Chester whose
activities have been largely confined
to producing scenics will enter the
feature production field. The head-
quarters will be removed from New
York to Hollywood about May 1 al-
though an office will be maintained
here.
"Cy" Williams Here
"Cy" Williams, well known on the
Coast is here, awaiting the arrival of
the print of a new production in
which Patricia Palmer and Eddie
Hearn are featured, directed by Rob-
ert Bradbury.
"You must not go! They will kill you," she cried in terror — From "The
River's End," by James Oliver Curwood, Marshall Neilan's first person-
ally directed picture for First National. — Advt.
Executive Committee and Voting Trustees
Named by Asso. First National Pictures, Inc.
Protection for Independent Exhibitor Said to Be Absolute — Directors
Complete Three-Day Session — Williams Refers to Gest State-
ment Realtive to Theaters
Completing late yesterday the de-
tails of a voting trust arrangement
which is said to be an absolute pro-
tection for independent exhibitors
against the inroads of any financial
interests seeking theater monopoly
or control, the 11 directors of Asso-
First National Pictures, Inc., ad-
journed a three days' meeting in New
York with an announcement of the
names of the exhibitor members of
the Board of Voting Trustees, the
officers and the members of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the new organ-
ization, together with a statement
of the purposes which actuated the
members in creating the Boarrl of
Voting Trustees.
The Board of Voting Trustees,
elected by the directors, consists of
Robert Lieber, of Indianapolis, N.
H. Gordon, of Boston, R. M. Finkel-
stein of Rubin and Finkelstein, Min-
neapolis, Fred Dahnken, of Turner
and Dahnken, San Francisco, and J.
G. Von Herberg of Jensen and Von
Herberg, Seattle.
As forcasted in WID'S DAILY
last week Robert Lieber was elected
President of Associated First Nation-
al Pictures, Inc., J. B. Clark, of Pitts-
burgh was named First Vice Presi-
dent, Jacob Fabien, of New Jersey,
Second Vice President, Harry O.
Schwalbe, Secretary-Treasurer, and
J. D. Williams, manager of the new
enterprise.
{Continued on Page 2)
United- Vitagraph Deal
Reported Berst Assumes Control of
Smith's Company — Latter Denies
Rumor
It was persistently reported yes
terday that J. A. Berst of Unitec
Picture Theaters had closed a dea
which gives him control of Vita
graph.
Inquiries at the United office yes
terday brought forth neither a denia
nor a confirmation.
Albert E- Smith of Vitagraph, af|
ter repeated efforts made last nigh'
was finally reached on the telephon
at his town home and asked abou
the report. He said:
"There is absolutely nothing to i'
It's merely gossip."
Ince Starts Specials
First One to Be With Lloyd Hughe
— Others Under Way
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles---Thomas H. Ince ha
plans under way for the productio
of a number of special production
The first of these went into produi
tion this week with Lloyd Hughe
who was recently placed under co
tract by Ince to star.
John W. Ray, legitimate stage (
rector will direct the producti(
which is called "Wheelbarrow We
ster" by Julian Josephson. It is
country type story such Charles R;
has been doing for Ince. Gla
George, another Ince discovery
play the leading feminine role.
is known that Ince has big plai
under way for Hughes. ,
Other specials such as "Behi;
the Door" and a new one not j
shown, "Below the Surface" will j
gotten underway. I
R;
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There was some talk in local cj
cles that Hughes would be devl
oped by Ince to replace Charles I.
who has burst into fame because'
his sympathetic "boob" types. Ii
shortly starts work for First ]
tional. '■
Osso Signs Meredit]
Adolphe Osso has signed a C;
tract with Lois Meredith, whc
now in Paris, to star in a serie<
pictures- The first will be "Coeu
Lilac" by Tristan Bernard
Charles Hirsh.
Osso sails on the Mauretania
the 28th for Paris.
Joe La Rose of the Rialto is
at work after being laid up wi|
heavy cold for several days.
Thursday, January 22, 1920
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Fall River, Mass. — Louis M. Boas
;5 vice-president and general mana-
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uryport and the Owl at Lowell,
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Trustees Named
(Continued from Page 1)
The Executive Committee, which
will be the official administrative
body for the directors and officers,
also was elected by the directors
with Harry O. Schwalbe as Chair-
man, N. H. Gordon and Moe Mark
of the Mark Strand Co., New York.
The Board of Voting Trustees is
clothed with powers of regulation
more than sufficient to successfully
prevent any monopoly of theater in-
terests being affected within Asso-
ciated First National Pictures, Inc.,
or in any separate territory in the
country.
"No matter how much money Wall
Street or any other financial source
might pour into theaters," declared
J. D. Williams, "the theater equities
pledged to the new company cannot
pass into other hands for voting pur-
poses for a long time to come. If
monied interests sought to buy every
theater represented by franchise in
Associated First National Pictures,
the executive disposition of any ef-
fort which threatened screen inde-
pendence in any instance would re-
main exclusively and absolutely with
the five members of the Board of
Voting Trustees- And this body is
so constituted that it is obliged, to
retain its powers, to work only in
the inteersts of exhibitor independ-
ence and for te preservation of per-
sonal right and privilege for theater
owners.
"This, then bpcomes tantamount to an
absolute barrier to theater monopoly by
any organization, whether its functioii
is production, distribution, a combina-
tion of the tvv'o, or simply an investment
group seeking domination of screens for
reasons quite obvious but less tangible.
They might buy every dollar's worth of
equity In each of the five thousand and
more theaters that will be affiliated with
Associated First National pictures, but
the Board of Voting Trustees would be
absolutely free from the dictation of new
ownership for a term of years, thereiiy
l)reserving an independent market for
independent stars and i)ro(lucers. And
this absolute riglit to legislate the broad
interests of the franchise members is so
construed that it remains in force for the
full limit accorded by the members
themselves in convention at Atlantic City
last week so long as its conduct shall he
in harmony with every precept of ex-
hibitor independence and freedom from
monopolistic dictation as to what an ex-
hibitor may or may not book for the
theaters he owns or controls.
"An attack by trust-seeking capital in
any one territory, or in any number of
territories, will avail nothing toward the
goal of monoi)oly and domination.
"The condition wliicli was named in a
recent statement that the 'American the-
ater is going to heir will find its great-
est and most effectual stumbling block
in the method of organization conceived,
sanctioned and adopted by the exhib-
itors themselves and put into effect in
.Associated First National Pictures. Any
man is absolutely right wlien r;e says
that the interests blanketed under Tiie
general term, 'Wall Street,' liave been
striving, strenuously, for months and
months to devise some means to the end
that they could control production, dis-
tribution and exhibition. Their agents
in the field brought the fact home to
members of First National. The danger,
ami the real menace, with every certainty
of realizing all of the dire possibilities
predicted, became jiatent to anv mem-
bers and their exhibitor affiliations, with
the result that it grew to be a unani-
mous sentiment that they, as independ-
ent theater owners, should take prompt
and radical steps to protect their inde-
pendence.
"It is freely prophesied in several quar-
ters that unless something is done Wall
Street will be in complete control of
theaters within three years. It may
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Preparations are un-
der way at the Louis B. Mayer
studios for the filming of Anita Stew-
art's new picture, "The Yellow Ty-
phoon." It is a dramatization of
Harold McGrath's story of the same
name which ran serially in the Sat-
urday Evening Post. Edward Jose,
who recently finished making Miss
Stewart's picture, "The Fighting
Shepherdess," will also direct "The
Yellow Typhoon.'
Edwin Carewe is shooting the
twelfth and last week on his latest
production "Rio Grande" at the
Brunton lot. Three weeks were
spent on location in Mexico and 300
Mexicans, including 30 children and
20 special dancers are being used in
the picturization of Augustus Thom-
as' great drama.
Leatrice Joy has been re-engaged
for one of the leading roles and the
rest of an all star cast will be an-
nounced in a few days. A great deal
of preparation is being made to
make this production one of the early
sensations of 1920.
Alec B. Francis has signed with
Goldwyn to appear in that com-
pany's productions for another year.
His first appearance under the new
contract will be in "Earthbound" by
Basil King.
Stephen Norton will act as camera-
man for Alice Lake in "Shore Acres,"
a Metro picture.
Fritzi Brunette, the heroine of
many late J. Warren Kerrigan pro-
ductions, will play opposite the star
in his forthcoming Brunton picture,
"One Week-End," a story of New
York society life. This marks Miss
Brunette's sixth engagement with
Kerrigan.
Ruth Langston, former leading
lady for Lewis Bennison and Henry
Miller, has been engaged by Robert
Brunton for a leading part in the
Dempsey serial.
GAUSMAN
seem a vanity or a brag, but it is gen-
uinely true that the ma.iority of the
most important motion picture theater
owners and operators in the country,
have, within the week, so allied them-
selves and their properties, that there is
jio longer a probability that this can
come to pass. If Wall Street, or its
agents, wants theaters, now, and I mean
theaters that will have an important part
in making for production success, it will
have to buy property and build them,
or pay handsome prices to present ex-
hibitors, and then be content for a con-
siderable number of years, at least, to
abide by the dictates and decisions of
the independent theater owners whom
the.v seek to oust or control."
Ratification by the exhibitor mem-
bers of several important recom-
mendations by the directors, will, it
is said,' make possible within the
next three weeks, a detailed an-
nouncement of the actual organiza-
tion work of the new company, and
its method of functioning in relation
to its present and future members,
and with regard to stars, directors
and producers.
Guts and Flashes n.A
Jaclv and Harry Cohn have sol
the Hall Room Boys Comedies fc
Norway, Sweden and Denmark t
the Liberty Trading Co., Inc.
A. L. Pratchett, general manage
of the Caribbean Film Corp. is il
New York from Havana. Report]
business good on the island.
William Fait, Jr. David P. Howell^
representative in Brazil is back i^|
town from South America-
"Man and Woman" the seven par
feature starring Betty Mason ha;
l)een bought by Tyrad Pictures, Inci
Wallace Play last seen in "Thi
Sport of Kings" with Matt Moort
and Margot Kelly will be seen it
"Restitution" a forthcoming Hall
mark release.
"Human Passions" for Illinois and
Indiana have been sold by Tyrad to|
the Silee Film Exchange of Chicagoj
Herb Kerman, recently with Aj
won is now in charge of the Brookj
lyn territory for Tyrad Pictures, Inc
[k
There is a good bit of dif-
ference between "gilt" and
"gold" but there is an even
greater difference between
"posters" and "RITCHEY
posters."
RITCHEY
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Thursday, January 22, 1920
[n Arms Over Censors
Jntario Exchanges to Fight Clause
Submitting Ads and Posters
for Approval
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Toronto. — -Exchanges in Ontario
re up in arms over a new ruling
irhich if not amended will become
ffective March 7. The ruling sub-
titutes the following clause in the
Theater and Cinematographs Act:
"(1) All posters, heralds, hand-
•ills, cuts, newspaper and periodical
dvertising, banners, slides, photo-
:raphs, lobby displays, and all other
dvertising matter in connection
vith film displays, shall be submit-
ed to the Inspector who shall there-
ipon examine and approve or dis-
pprove of same.
"(2) Any person using or display-
ng any advertising matter without
laving had the same approved by
he Inspector as provided in Clause
1) hereof, shall be guilty of an of-
ense under the Act."
By some the above measures are
leclared unconstitutional and can-
lot be enforced as it is claimed it
ncroaches on the liberties of the
>eople- Others declare that they
vill never submit to it, and would
top importing advertising accesso-
ies altogether rather than take a
hance on censorship.
Expert counsel will be engaged to
ight the measure and it is quite ap-
parent that the Ontario Govern-
nent will have a battle on its hands
The clauses place the sole power of
pproving every form of advertising
aatter used in exploiting films in the
lands of an inspector.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more d-emonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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Frederick Newman and a number
of others.
(iodal was called upon by Ricord
(iradwell for a few words and was
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Mr. Goda! said that he appreciated
the many compliments that had been
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Farwell Dinner to Edward Godal
Edward Godal, the producer of
"12.10" and head of the British and
Colonial Film Corp. of London,
sailed yesterday for England.
Mr. Godal tendered a farewell din-
ner and dance to a number of his
friends at the Astor several even-
ings ago- In the party were Mar-
jorie Rambeau, Evelyn Greeley, Mr.
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Before sailing Godal said that hi
plans were so indefinite he preferred
to make no statement at this time.
It is known, however, that he has
s.evcra! important deals under con
sideration.
Mrs. Sophia Schlesinger Dies
Mrs. Sophia Schlesinger, mother
of Gus Schlesinger, general sale
manager of Interocean died Jan. 20.
in her 80th year. The funeral will
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ternment will be in Philadelphia-
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DAIUV
Buys Pathes for 1920
Max Glucksmann Gets Product for
South American Countries
I Max Glucksmann, through his
brother Jacobo Gkicksmann, has pur-
chased the Pathe output for 1920
for Argentine, Uruguaj', Paraguay,
Chile. Bolivia, and Peru- The deal
marks a renewal of an existing con-
tract but gives Glucksmann rights
in three new countries, Chile, Bo-
livia and Peru.
The contract calls for delivery to
Glucksmann of 50 features, six se-
rials, 104 issues of Pathe News, 52
issues of Pathe Review, 12 Harold
Lloyd Comedies, and 52 "Snub" Pol-
lard comedies. A. E. Rousseau, ex-
port manager for Pathe, acted for
his company.
In addition to the above Glucks-
mann has purchased eight Warren
Kerrigan pictures through P. Brinck
,of Hodkinson. He has now a total
)of ten of that series.
I "It Happened in Paris," with Mad-
ame Yorska, has been secured
through Export and Import for
Latin America. Several territories
have already been resold.
Confirms Palmer House Report
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Chicago, III— Peter J. Schaefer of
ijones, Linick and Schaefer is quoted
as saying that his firm and Famous
Players are negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Palmer House site, on
which it is intended to erect a thea-
iiter seating 5,000 and a large hotel.
[■About $15,000,00 is involveu.
WID'S DAILY of Oct. 28, 1919
published the report that Famous
had practically closed such a deal.
At that time, it was stated that noth-
ing was known about the matter.
' Louis Joseph Vance has become a
staff author for Thomas H. Ince.
D. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
Mr L AKL supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
OUR financial strength en-
ables us to supply any num-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohlll, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
Telephones
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Bryant ^ 2390
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New Film for Select
Contracts were closed last night
whereby Select will distribute "The
Great Shadow," a picture produced
in Canada by a company in which
Col. B. F. Pidgeon is the moving
factor. Tyrone Power is starred in
the production.
It will go out on the Select pro-
gram.
Ford Goes to California
Hu.gh Ford is now en route west
where he will make a special pro-
duction for Famous. Title and na-
ture of the story have not been di-
vulged.
Mendelson With First National
James L- Mendelson has been en-
gaged to specialize in the sale of
short subjects for the First Na-
tional local exchange.
Forward Film Distributors to Move
Forward Film Distributors have
decided to move to more spacious
quarters in the same building in
which they have been located hith-
erto, 110 W. 40th St. The change
will take place on Feb. 1.
Start Chicago Capitol
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Cliicago, 111. — Work has been be-
gun on the Capitol which when fin-
islietl will represent an outlay of
$4,000,000. The Balaban and Katz
house is at State and Lake Streets.
Wanted Financial backing
of $5,000
Will stand investigation
Judge Wizaker Comedy
Weekly c/o WID'S
Vacates Attachment Against Young
Justice Platzek yesterday vacated
the attachment against the furniture
and household goods of Clara Kim-
ball Young on the ground the Select
did not file the necessary papers.
The Judge at the same time refused
an application by Select to file the
necessary papers in order to keep
the attachment in force.
Deny Price Injunction on Sub Film
Justice Finch yesterday denied the
application for an injunction made
by C. B. Price against Aywon Film
Corp. to restrain exhibition of "The
Log of the U 35."
Goldberg Back With Frohman
Jesse J. Goldberg has reconsid-
ered his resignation as secretary and
general manager of Frohman Amuse-
ment and is now back on the job.
THE DIAL FILM CO.
announces
the completion of Super-feature,
MITCHELL LEWIS
in
"KING SPRUCE"
adapted from best seller by
Holman Day
Space Wanted
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Liberal Bonus and
good rental offer
Box D-S Wid's
Charles Gerard has signed to ap-
pear in International's all star pro-
duction "The World and His Wife"
with Alma Rubens.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
William A. Seiter —
Who directed
"Hearts and Masks"—
Will be the talk of film-
dom when we Market
THE.
KENTUCwm
COLONELT
The Feature Supreme
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The I
Screaming
Shadow*
REASON No. 20
J. p. Morgan talies a blank
piece of paper^ sigrns his name
to it and It is worth millions.
Ben Wilson takes a blank
piece of celluloid and makes it
worth thousands to the exhi-
bitors' Rook, "The Scream-
ine Sliadow." Watch for
Keasi^n No. '*! to-morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Ricbti controlled by Apollo Tradint Corp. , 220 W. 48tli St.
CAL.
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AyTHORITY
Vol. XI. No. 22
Friday, January 23, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Theaters to Seat 45,000
Being Planned By Famous Players
in Canada — Project Involves
$10,000,000
(Special to WW'S T>AlhY)
Montreal, Can. — The Royal Se-
curities Corp. has announced the
theater building plans of the Fa-
mous-Lasky Film Service, Ltd.,
Famous Players' Canadian corpor-
ation.
The project involves the spending
of a sum reaching $10,000,000 and the
operation of theaters by Famous-
Lasky with a seating capacity of
45,000. The statement adds that the
company now operates 20 theaters
and that six are planned for Tor-
onto, two for Vancouver and new
ones for Montreal, Quebec, Van-
couver, Winnipeg, Regina, Saska-
toon, Edmonton, Halifax and St.
John.
By the autumn of 1920 it is ex-
pected that the company's theaters
will seat 30,000 people and by the
spring of 1921, 45,000 people.
WID'S DAILY a few days pub-
Ilished a dispatch from Toronto re-
rlative to Famous' building activities
in Canada which placed the sum to
= be invested at $6,000,000.
The local offices of the company
had no comment to make on the
above dispatch.
Report on Walsh Bill
The Censoship Committee of the
Nat'l Ass'n announced yesterday
that the bill of Congressman Walsh
of Massachusetts providing for an
amendment to the Penal Code which
would prohibit the sending of ob-
scene and indecent pictures through
the mail had been reported to the
House Committee in Washington.
(
[Denies Injunction, Then Rescinds It
! Judge Knox in the Federal Court
yesterday denied an injunction re-
straining Foundation Film Corp.
from further exhibiting "The Blind-
ness of Youth." The action was
sought by National Picture Thea-
ters-
Later in the day it developed that
the judge acted on the papers al-
ready filed with him and that Na-
tional had until the close of court
yesterday in which to file additional
papers.
The judge then rescinded his de-
cision pending the examination of
the new evidence.
And Keith gave the dying man water to moisten his dry lips — this man
who had determined that he should hang — From "The River's End" by
James Oliver Curwood, a First National Attraction produced by Mar-
shall Neilan. — Advt.
Howells a Producer
Will Make Scenics, and Industrials
— Forms New Company
David P. Howells, foreign repre-
sentative for First National whose
activities have heretofore been con-
fined to the exporting field has en-
tered the producing field.
A company known as PhotoHfe,
Inc. has been formed in Albany with
a capitalization of $25,000. Mr.
Howells, explained yesterday that
the company will produce scenics
and industrials in all parts of the
world. A man has been shooting
material in Europe for the past nine
months.
Howells will of course handle the
foreign rights to the films which will
be short reel stuff but plans have
not progressed far enough where
method of domestic distribution can
•be announced-
Howells has just sold the Japan-
ese rights to "Back to God's Coun-
try" and has renewed his contrac''
for the Metro product in the Far
East.
Start Bankruptcy Suit
Waldorf Photoplays, Ltd., in Court
Action — Fischer a Creditor
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston, Mass. — Bankruptcy pro-
ceedings were started in the Fed-
eral district court on Tuesday
against the Waldorf Photoplays,
Ltd- of 44 Bromfield St., by three
New York creditors who present
claims aggregrating $60,103 for sal-
aries and damages in an alleged
breach of contract. The petitioners
and their claims are David G. Fis-
{Continued on Page 3)
Exhibitors Meet
An important session of the 27
exhibitor franchise holders of the
Associated Exhibitors, Inc. — Pathe's
exhibitor co-operative movement —
has been going on in the last few
days.
Important developments are
looked for in a few days.
Kane's Company
Formed — Has Offices on Fifth
Avenue — No Mention Made of
Plans
Arthur S. Kane has gone and don
it. Formed his own company an
has offices like all the big fellow
have on Fifth Avenue. He is lo^
cated on the second floor of th
Knox Bldg. at 40th St. and the name
of the Arthur S. Kane Pictures
Corp. is on the door-
Kane recently returned from a
trip to the Coast, and it is under-
stood that within a week or so he
will make an important announce-
ment bearing on his future activi-
ties.
He was formerly president of
Realart, which he organized, and pre-
vious to this was with Select and
previously with Paramount for which
he organized the Western territory.
The Kane corporation was filed
seeral days ago at Albany, and he
has an active capital of $5,000.
Claims First Blood for Price
B. P. DeWitt, counsel for C Bj
Price Co., Inc., denies that an in
junction against the Celebrated'
Players Film Corp., the Mitchell
Mark Realty Co., and the Aywor
Film Corp., restraining them frorr
exhibiting "The Log of the U-35,'
has been denied by Justice Finch.
DeWitt states that Justice Finch';
decision in this matter is that h«i
will grant an injunction against the
further exhibition by the above men
tioned concerns to-day unless th(
said concerns deposit a bond suffi
cient to protect C. B. Price Co., Inc
from determined losses when th(
case comes to final trial. There
fore, he says, C. B. Price Co., Inc
have won the first claim in thi:
case.
I
Out After Stars
First National Understood to Bi
Seekjing Nazimova, Washburn
and Tom Moore
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported her'
that First National is out afte
a new batch of stars and that offer
had been made to Nazimova, Bryan
Washburn and Tom Moore.
Nazimova is now with Metre
Washburn is with Famous Playei
and his contract expires in Augui
while Tom Moore is with Goldwyi
The local First National offices r(
fused to make any comment regarc
ing the above matter.
DAIL.Y
y«t M lU. 22 Frid»y. January 23. 1920 frfw 5 faltt
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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\ Quotations
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Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .... 81 82 81 J^
Loew's, Inc 30^ 31 30^
Goldwyn 33
Triangle Film 54
United Pict. Prod- 16 17 17
World Film 1
« Will Operate Community Houses
i Minneapolis, Minn. — John Lind,
Herbert Janssen, Max Wittles and
Herbert Nimmo are the incorpora-
I tors of the Northwestern Amuse-
I ment Enter. The firm will intro-
I duce community theaters here,
I charging a ten cent admission rate-
I Efforts to sell stock in the neigh-
j borhood of each projected house
I will be made.
COMING
Charlie Chaplin
and
Mabel Normand
in
"Tillie's
Punctured
Romance^^
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Will M. Ritchey, who
for the past two years has been
a scenario writer for the Famous
Players-Lasky studio has been pro-
moted to the post of supervising
director at the Morosco studio.
Roscoe Arbuckle has left with his
company, playing "The Round-Up,"
for the Sierras. He expects also to
do some ground and lofty hunting.
Wycliffe A. Hill, author of "Ten
Million Photoplay Plots," has joined
the staff of the B. B. Hampton com-
pany at the Brunton studio-
Phil White, secretary for the Pro-
ducers Security Corp., is leaving for
New York, where he expects to
spend about two weeks perfecting
the organization plans of his com-
pany.
Two new members were added to
the cast of King W- Vidor's pro-
duction "The Family Honor" this
week. They are J. P. Lockney and
Willis Marks.
Accompanied by the all-star cast
in National's production of "The
Kentucky Colonel," Director Wil-
liam A. Seiter has left for Louisville,
where final scenes will be taken.
Jane Novak has been retained
to support Pauline Frederick in
"Roads of Destiny." Others in the
cast are John Bowers, Richard
Tucker, Hardee Kirkland, Maude
George and Maurice B. Flynn.
David Butler has secured the
screen rights to the Saturday Even-
ing Post story, "Sitting on the
World," for his film debut at the
head of his own , company. Fred
J. Butler, manager of the Morosco,
aided in obtaining the rights from
the Post.
Clara Kimball Young is spending
several days at Mission Inn, River-
side, in consultation with Mrs. Sar-
ah Ellis Ryan, concerning the film-
ing of Mrs. Ryan's book, "The Soul
of Rafael." It is the intention of
Miss Young and her director to use
the inn as a background.
GAUSMAN
Guts and Flashes
"The Marriage of William Ashe"
will be May Allison's next vehicle
for Metro.
Theodore A. Liebler, Jr., United
scenario editor, announces he is in
the market for stories fitted to Flor-
ence Reed.
Title of Bessie Barriscale's latest
production has been changed from
"Woman and Wife" to "The Luck
of Geraldine Laird."
Earle Williams will return to Vita-
graph's studio on the coast on Feb.
1, to film the prologue for "Cap-
tain Swift," C. Haddon Chambers'
drama.
"The Courage of Marge O'Doone,"
by James Oliver Curwood has been
purchased by Vitagraph. David
Smith will direct the picture which
will be made at the coast studio.
Harry Cane will be featured in
two reel comedies for which Film
Specials have secured the world
rights. They will be sold on the
state right market.
"Yes or No" has been bought by
Joseph Schenck and will be used
by Norma Talmadge as her third ve-
hicle for First National. Charles
Goodrich' wrote the play which had
a long run in New York some sea-
sons ago.
Start Exchange Building
Montreal, Can. — A ten-story build-
ing to house exchanges has been be-
gun in back of the Imperial. Pro-
jection rooms and all other accessor-
ies will be provided.
Freight Rates Increased
The United States Shipping Board
has announced new freight rates on
celluloid scrap and moving picture
films between North Atlantic ports
and Lisbon and Oporto, Portugal.
The rates on celluloid scrap have
been set at 90 cents per cubic foot to
Lisbon and $1.05 per cubic foot to
Oporto; moving picture films will be
carried to Lisbon at the rate of
$1.40 per cubic foot or two per cent,
ad valorem, and to Oporto at $1.60
per cubic foot or two per cent, ad
valorem.
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Friday, January 23, 1920
Ray Company Formed
Capitalized at $100,000— Work Starts
in March
{Special to \v lu ti DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Charles Ray
Prod., inc. nave been formed with a
capitalization of $1UU,U00.
Charles T. Ray, the star's father,;
is president, Richard Willis, first
vice-president; Gus inglis, second
vice-president, and A. A. Kidder, is
secretary and treasurer. They, to-
gether with Ray himself form the
Board of Directors.
Ray will be ready to start work
in March but before that will come
East with Willis to look over the
big town. The company will take
over the Jesse D. Hampton studic
in Hollywood. The plant will be
enlarged to accommodate the com'^
pany.
A
U
k
Elephant Man Limch
Engineered by Wells Hawkes
who knows enough about a circuj
to run one. Fox will give an "Ele-
phant luncheon" at the Commodore
to-day when Shirley Mason's firs!
Fox production, "Her Elephan-
Man" will be given a private show-
ing. Pearl Doles Bell, the authoi
will be the guest of honor. Spangle!
and sawdust are promised. Guesti
have been asked to park their ele-
phants on Park Ave.
Will Eliminate Iris
Culver City, Cal — Charles Ray'
next starring vehicle, "An Old Fa
shioned Young Man," now in thi
course of production at the Thoma
H. Ince studios will have an unusua
feature in that the iris, or "facfe'
will be dispensed with. Contrasting
scenes will be used to same effect
Brooklyn House to Cost $600,000
A syndicate headed by Walte
Small plans the erection of a hous^
costing $600,000 in the vicinity o
the Williamsburg Bridge Plaza.
Enid Bennett is starred in "Tb
Man in the Moon," directed by Fret
Niblo, an Ince production which ha
been completed.
When you see umbrellas
on the street it's pretty
sure to indicate bad weath-
er. When you see RIT-
CHEY posters in a lobby
it's absolutely sure to in-
dicate a crowded auditor-
ium.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
4«6W.31«t St.J(.Y.. Ptrane CUu* a3»
1
Friday, January 23, 1920
jM^v
DAILY
Art Directors' Ass'n Installs Officers
Los Angeles, Cal. — Alfred W. Al-
ley, of Metro's technical department,
R. E. Sibley of the Lois Weber stu-
dio, Erdras C. Hartley and Sidney
Ullman of Metro have been installed
as president, vice president, secretary
and treasurer respectively of the Mo-
tion Picture Art Directors' Asso.
A special meeting was held for the
purpose at the Beaux Art studio
last week.
Form New Organization
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Calgary, Can. — Canadian Thea-
ters, Ltd. has been organized with
headquarters here. The firm repre-
sents a merger of numerous west-
ern and some eastern houses and
will exploit feature pictures as well
as stock and road shows. Simon
BerkolT heads it, and Frank Morton,
manager of the Princess is secre-
tary-treasurer and managing direc-
tor.
Phone Momingside 6945
Autos to Hire
To the Moving Picture Trade
IDEAL AUTO RENTING CO.
Blank in Combine
Reported He Will Amalgamate With
Abe Frankle in Des Moines
{Special to WW'S I'AILV)
Des Moines, la. — It is reported
here that the A. H. Blank Enter-
prises will amalgamate with Abe
Frankle in a deal said to involve
more than $1,000,000.
Blank's Des Moines, Garden and
Palace are included in the deal as
are Frankle's Rialto, Majestic and
Casino.
It is said here the move is a re-
sult of the invasion by Marcus Loew
and the reports that Goldwyn and
Fox are seeking theaters here.
A. H. Blank had left town for
Des Moines, and could not be
reached for a statement regarding
the above dispatch. j;
Stories for Selznick Stars
Selznick announces 16 stories for
Selznick stars:
"Keeping Him Guessing," bv Mrs
Idyll Shepard Way; "The Shadow
of Rosalie Bvrne," bv Grace Sart-
well Mason; "The Palace of Dark-
ened Shadows," by Mary Hastings
Bradlev: "Proof of the Pudding," by
Meredith Nicholson: "The Law
Bringers," bv G. B. Lancaster:
"False Pride," adapted from "The
Pride of Patricia," by Elizabeth
Redfield; "The Magdalen of Mud-
ville," by John Lynch, and Edmund
Goulding;" "Mysterious Moments,"
by Izola Forrester and Mann Page;
Pretty Thing," by Louise Winter:
"Jenny," by Roy Horinaman; "Red
Peper. by Merle Johnson; "Prophet's
Paradise," by O. S- Montayne:
"Straight Down the Crooked Road,"
from "The High Stepping Young
Iretons," by Bertha Runkel; "The
Man Tamer," by John Barton Ox-
ford: "The Point of View," from
"Old Things for New," by Edith
Ellis, and '"The Honor of His
House," by Alfred Latour.
License Fees Jump
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Minneapolis — The Rudsill ordi-
nance imposing increased license
fees will not come up before the
Citv Council until the second week
of February.
It is not believed possible for the
theater men here to forestall an in-
crease in fees but they are making
every, effort to have the ordinance
changed to zone off the various dis-
tricts and compel the larger theaters
in the loop districts to bear the
brunt of the increase.
Exhibitors do not hope to retain
the older ordinance and increased
licenses fees are deemed inevitable-
Toledo Men Like Community Idea
(Special to WW'S DAWY)
Toledo — The Community theater
building plan of the Horwitz Broth-
ers, controlling the Colonial here, has
made other local exhibitors sit up-
One of the big first-runs is already
talking to brokers and lawyers about
a similar stock company, to raise
$400,000 for a new theater downtown.
The Horwitz company is out for
$200,000.
Start Bankruptcy Suit
(Continued from Page 1)
Cher, $49,897; Dixie Lee, $7,020, and
George M. Carleton, $3,186.
The petition alleges the company
assigned its cameras, lights and stu-
dio equipment to Harry S. Kelsey
without consideration and assigned
the contract for the play, "Kismet,"
to a new corporation, the Waldorf
Photoplays, Inc., without consider-
ation. It is also alleged that it as-
signed the contract for the Republic
Distributing Corp. and the produc-
tions, "Where Bonds Are Loosed"
and "Dad's Girl."
Waldorf Photoplays, Inc., the
company referred to in the above
dispatch was formed in Delaware
a few weeks ago with a capital-
ization of $1,500,000.
David G. Fischer directed "Where
Bonds Are Loosed."
Realart Exchange Claims Record
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Cleveland — It , is understood that
the heaviest week's business ever
turned into the home office by a
Realart exchange came from the lo-
cal office last week. $16,000 is the
estimated figure inclusive of the
firm's share from the first week of
"Soldiers of Fortune" at the Euclid.
James B. Reilly, Realart rnanager
is the man responsible. This week
Reilly appointed Grant A. Reed as-
sistant manager of the exchange.
Heron Lake, Minn. — Leonard and
E. V. Freedle are now the owners
and managers of the new house here.
Browning, Mont. — The Alcazar is
now the property of James Stewart
and Greeley Billedeaux.
New Independent for Dallas
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — The Producers and
"Exhibitors Pictures Co. has secured
Southern distribution of the product
of Tyrad Pictures, Inc., of New
York and the Bolles Equity Film
Prod, of Los Angeles.
Poll to Enlarge Worcester Houses
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Worcester, Mass. — Sylvester Z.
Poll intends to spend $500,000 in en-
larging the Grand, Plaza and Poli.
Gem, St. John, Burns
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
St. John, Can. — It is estimated
that a loss of $25,000 was sustained
when the Gem burned here. This
is one of the chain of houses oper
ated by F. G. Spencer.
Mabel, Minn. — Andrew Moran ha;
sold the Opera House to Albert El-
Hngson and Howard Pearson fof
$2,000.
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON No. 21
A stitch in time, saves nine
but a Ben WUson serial at-
traction saves many an exhi-
bitor. Book "The Screaming:
Shadow." Watch lor Reason
No. 22 tomorrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK
Foreign Rights controlled by Apollo Trading Corp., 220 W. 48th St.
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DAILV
Friday, January 23, 1920
Putting It Over
Here it hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiv over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Preceded by
a newspaper teaser campaign, and
tie-ups with three large department
stores which offered attractive win-
dow displays advertising the book
from which "The Westerners" has
been adapted, and incidentally show-
ing one of the stills, the film played
to big business at the Unique- E.
Rosen manages the house.
Livenia, N. Y. — The population of
this town is 836 and when 800 paid
to see Mary Pickford in "The Hood-
lum" at the Pictureland, manager
I. N. Trescott, established a per-
centage record. Circulars advertis-
ing the production judiciously were
distributed and reached every house-
hold in town. The film ran for two
days.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Cut-outs always
figure in the exploitation of pictures
that are presented at the Strand,
Manager Edwin O. Weinberg em-
ploying several artists to prepare
these lobby displays- "Heart O' the
Hills," the Mary Pickford produc-
tion was put over with the aid of
a lobby display consisting of a large
figure of the star sliding down a
coal-chute and then astride a don-
key.
Pittsburg, Pa. — No exploitation
except additional newspaper space
was used by the management of the
Columbia to put c-ver "A Day's
Pleasure," Charlie Chaplin's latest.
Only five reels in all were presented,
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the shortness of the program (there
was no longer feature) making it
possible to get in another perform-
ance each day. The usual scale of
prices was maintained and due to
the added performances, a new at-
tendance record was established-
Muncie, Ind. — A stunt similar to
that tried elsewhere with success
was employed by the management of
the Wysor Grand, to put over Elsie
Janis in "A Regular Girl." A con-
test, open to readers of the Muncie
Press was held, offering a gold
watch to the man who wrote the best
essay on how to spend $10,000 so
as to bring the greatest amount of
happiness and betterment in Mun-
cie, and a gold bracelet to the wo-
man submitting the best answer. It
was called "The Regular Girl Con-
test"
Binghamton, N. Y.— W- A. Gillen,
who is to manage the New Strand,
which will open 'late in February,
tried a new scheme to determine
which productions were most suit-
able for his house. Accompanied by
stage director, orchestra leader and
four other people, called impression-
ists, he visited first run houses up
state and viewed different features.
Each of the men considered each
picture from his particular end, two
of the "impressionists" watching the
audience and the other two just ex-
pressing their personal opinions- By
this system, Gillen has been able
to determine to his satisfaction the
advisability of booking different at-
tractions.
Toledo — Something new in "pro-
logues" is being hatched for the run
of "Mystery of the Yellow Room"
in this town. Or is it a prologue?
At any rate it comes at the end of
the next-to-last reel of the picture,
which appears to "break," whereupon
a purple light is thrown on the stage
and a man in a yellow mask appears
telling the audience that the film did
not break, but the management wish-
es to give the audience a minute or
two to concentrate on their decision
as to who is the guilty person.
The man explains that the next
reel will show who was but he be-
lieves many spectators will like to
settle in their own minds, before the
last reel's revelations, just who is
who.
And he teases the "guessers" that
they will each and all be fooled.
Closes with the request that after
they do witness the final reel they
will not discuss the ending of the pic-
ture with their friends, in order that
latter may enjoy the same suspense
present audience does-
Bert Adler, exploitation manager
of Realart specials, framed the stunt
with the management of the Colon-
ial. The "don't discuss" warning is
also given on a slide at the finish of
the final reel, and the desired result
of course is that the spectators will
talk.
"Vanishing Mask" Serial Title
Vitagraph has selected "The Van-
ishing Mask" as the title for the
forthcoming serial in which Joe Ry-
an and Jean Paige will co-star.
In the Courts
The Trocadero Amusement Co.,
Inc. was sued in the Supreme Court
for $5,110 by Hyman Sonn and
others, owners of the property at
the northwest corner of 115th St.
and 8th Ave., for alleged neglect-
An attachment for $17,257 has been
granted in the Supreme Court
against the property for the Societe
Francaise Des Films et Cinamata-
graphes Eclair of Paris in a suit by
Emi Offerman. The plaintiff alleges
that he was engaged in 1909 as
American representative for the
defendant corporation at $100 a
month salary and 20 per cent of the
annual profits. He was employed
until Jan. 17, 1914, during which time
he established the studio of the de-
fendant at Fort Lee and then be-
came connected with a corporation
organized to take over the defend-
ant's interests. He alleges that his
share of the profit for 1913 was $19,-
897, of which $17,257 is unpaid.
Carlyle Blackwell has been sued in
the Supreme Court by William Har-
ris, Jr., Samuel Shipman and John
B. Hymer, as owners of the play,
"East Is West," for an injunction
restraining him from exhibiting his
play with the title, "East or West,"
on the ground that such a title will
deceive the public and induce the be-
lief that the film play is the plain-
tiff's play. The plaintiffs say they
are negotiating for the production
rights of their play in London and
the Orient, and that they have not
disposed of the film rights.
Lee Shubert made an affidavit in
behalf of the plaintififs in which he
says the use by Blackwell of the
title he had chosen "would deceive
the public into the belief that it is
he plaintiff's play and the production
and motion picture rights of their
play would become practically worth-
less if the photoplay is continued to
be presented."
Albany, N. Y.— Justice Rudd of
the Supreme Court has granted a
writ of mandamus compelling Fred
P. Elliott_ as majority stockholder
of the Clinton Square Amusement
Co. to present the books and papers
of the corporation for inspection. It
is contended that the minority stock-
holders have the right to see the
books and papers, and declare that
their interests in the company will
be placed in jeopardy if they are
not given that right.
Arrow to Open Salt Lake Office
Denver, Col. — B. M. Shooker, rep-
resenting J. J. Goodstein, president
and general manager of the Arrow
will open a Salt Lake office.
Incorporations
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N- Y.— The Poets Photo-
play Co., Manhattan, capital, $1,000,-
000. To produce and exhibit films.
Board of directors: Maurice Adda,
New Brighton, S. I., N. Y-; Louis
L. Quasha, Carl Dernburg and Dan-
iel W. Robinson of New York City,
and Samuel Gordon and Isadore
Weinberg of Boston, Mass-
Albany, N. Y.— The Shannon Pro-
ducing Co., of Manhattan. To main-
tain theaters and produce and ex-
ploit pictures. Capital, $52,000-
Principal shareholders: William
Grossman, Nathan April and Sam-
uel Klinger, Times Building, New
York.
Effective Teaser in Circvilation
An effective teaser, on the re-
versed side of a post card is being
circulated in the trade It is printed
in four different colors and carries
the folowing lines:
"If the sky is blue go to the Ri-
alto."
"If the sky is red go to the
Strand-"
"If the sky is yellow go to the
Rivoli," and
"If the sky is green go to the
Capitol."
Down towards the bottom the
card reads "Watch the Sky Feb.
21st."
Sterling Expanding
Toronto, Can. — Sterling Films,
Ltd. have purchased Canadian rights
to four Olive Thomas Triangle pro-
ductions, "Toton," "The Follies
Girl," "Love's Prisoner," and "Prud-
ence on Broadway."
The company was recently reor-
ganized bringing into the organiza-
tion H. Miller and D. Dunkelman,
two well known business men here.
The former, who is president of the
Miller Manufacturing Co., becomes
president of Sterling while Dunkel-
man is president of Tip Top Tailors,
said to be the largest retail clothing;
dealers in Canada.
Knoxville to Have $250,000 House]
Knoxville, Tenn- — The Signal
Amusement Co. will erect a house al
a cost of $250,000.
New Bedford Company Chartered
Boston, Mass. — Empire Theate^
Co., of New Bedford has been char-j
tered. Capital, $200,000.
Charles Y. Harrison, former!
with Transatlantic has gone to Mon
treat where he will assume manage-
ment of one of the theaters there
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Friday, January 23, 1920
Old Times
Milton H. Fahrney wa«
working in those good old daye
for Dave Horsley. He was
hero, director, cameramen and
also scenic artist. At odd
times he also prepared the con-
tinuity— that is, whatever rep-
resented continuity in those
days. Occasionally he doubled
in brass, so to speak, and
played hero and willyun, too—
at the same time. All for $60
a week.
And in those days director*
were getting $60 a week — th«
bosses drew $30.
Ince Publishing House Organ
Culver City, Calif- — A new maga-
zine to be called "The Silversheet,"
will shortly be published in the
Thomas H. Ince Studios, for circula-
tion among the theater-owners and
their public as an innovation . in
fresh-from-the-studios journalism.
Hunt Stromberg, formerly direc-
to rof advertising and publicity with
Select, will be editor-in-chief of "The
Silversheet" with an assisting staff
to include feature writers.
One of the features of the new
magazine will be a section devoted
to showmanship and exploitation.
THE DIAL FILM CO.
announces
the completion of Super-feature,
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Plan Factory in Jersey
Celluloid Co. to Build Plant in Ver-
ona for Raw Stock Manufacture
The Celluloid Co. manufacturers
of raw stock, have plans under way
for the erection of a two-story fac-
tory and power house at Verona,
N. J.
The factory which will be used
for the manufacturer of raw stock
will be 40 by 360 ft- and will be
erected by the Eagle Rock Manu-
facturing Co. which is affiliated with
the Celluloid Co.
Milligan With Typhoon Fan
J. A. Milligan, formerly with the
M. p. World is now sales and ad-
vertising manager of the Typhoon
Fan Co.
Incorporate Pittsfield Colonial
Pittsfield, Mass.— The deed has
been recorded in the registry office
changing Colonial from Goldstein
Bros. Amusement Co., to Samuel and
Nathan E. Goldstein, Inc. About
$38,000 is involved in the deal.
Buffalo Exchange Building Ready
Buffalo, N. Y. — Metro, Vitagraph,
World and Universal exchanges will
be housed in a new exchange build-
ing erected here at 245-49 Franklin
St. It is expected to be ready for
occupation on or about March 1.
Plans Big House
Baltimore, Md. — Pleasant Pen-
nington, of New York, is preparing
plans for brick, stone and terra cot-
ta theater, to cost about $500,000 for
Harry A. Webb.
Minneapolis House to Cost $400,000
Minneapolis, Minn. — Industrial In-
vestment Co. has plans by J. O. Prid-
more, Chicago, for a one-story brick
and terra cotta theater, at Eighth
and Hennepin Avenue, to cost $400,-
000.
Large House for Belleville, 111.
Belleville, 111.— Henry Schroeder,
St. Louis, Mo., has a contract for a
four-story building for Dickens Ho-
tel & Theater Building Corp., to
cost $125,000.
Construction Forging Ahead
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Portland, Ore. — Improvements
costing $40,000 have just been in-
stalled in the Peoples' Theater, by
Jensen & Von Herberg. Further
work on the house will make it one
of the most up-to-date theaters in
that city. Work on the firm's $250,-
000 house in Yakima, Washington,
is now well under way. Seattle will
be the next city where the firm will
build.
Merrill Sold
Milwaukee— Bill Hirschberg of the
Metro sales force, John Handels-
man, city manager of the W. W
Kimball Co. and L. Gumbiner of
Gumbiner Brothers, all of Chicago,
owners of a chain of theaters, have
together bought the Merrill. This
is a 1,000 scat house, located in the
heart of the business and amusement
district.
New Theaters
Princeton, N. J. — Princeton Thea-
ter Co. will build a 1,000 seat house
here shortly.
New Bedford, Mass. — A house
seating 2,450 will be built here
shortly by the Empire Theater Co.
Springfield, 111. — Harry Loper will
build a house seating 1,800, in the
near future.
Northampton, Mass — Charles F.
Atkinson, of Botson, will erect a
film house here and is now in town.
Bridgton, Me. — James A. O'Brien
of Lewiston is dickering for a site
for a film theater.
Cleveland, O. — A house seating 1,-
500 will be erected by Joseph and
Sam Deutsch and will open early in
September.
Water, Iowa — Foundation work
has been started here on the new
Strand which is being built by M.
Ford and A. J. Diehold.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. — The Capitol
here will be ready by spring. It
was expected that it wotild be pos-
sible to open early in the year.
Pittsburg, Pa. — A new house, to
seat 500 is to be erected in Fair-
chance at a cost of $25,000. Charles
H. Richelieu has had ground broken
for the building.
Harrisburg, 111. — Several plots of
land are being considered for •
theater here by the Allied Film la^
terests of Chicago and St. Louifl.
Northampton, Mass — Frank H.
Roberts has purchased the Boynton
Homestead and will erect a film
house seating 2,000 on the site. Con-
struction work will be begun in the
spring.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The new Rex
opened here on Jan. 19 by H. I.
Krohling. House seats 350. Initial
presentation, "Daddy Long Legs,"
starring Mary Pickford.
Toledo, O. — Work has been begun
on the World, on Dorr and True
Sts. The house will cost between
$75;000 and $100,000 and will be
ready early in June.
Perth Amboy, N. J.— Adolph M.
Metzendorf will erect a house on a
newly acquired site for Mr. Kuhn,
formerly manager-director for Mar-
cus Loew's New York theaters.
Hallowell, Me. — A new motion
picture theater, seating 1,200 may
be built here by the Maine-New
Hampshire Theater Corporation.
The house will probably be erected
on Walter Street, the principal thor-
oughfare of this town.
Smith Recovering
Chicago. — Cress Smith, branch
manager of United Artists has been
in the hospital for a few days but
is doing nicely and expects to be
hark at Vlic H*»cL- in a f^n-^r m- fiir^
House Changes
Falmouth, Mass. — Alterations wilj
be made in the Empire.
Lima, O. — The Lyric has been re-
opened after undergoing alterations
on a large scale.
Cass Lake, Minn. — Kenneth Luf-
kin has bought a half interest in
the Rex-
Granville, N. D.— J. J. Hostetler,
who owns the Gem, is now manag-
ing his house
St. Paul, Minn. — Clayton E. Smith
formerly Goldwyn booker is man-
ager of the New Rialto.
Buffalo, N .Y.— Alfred R. Sherry is
now managing the Star. He is the
third manager since it reopened in
September and succeeds William
West.
Rockford, 111. — Charles Lamb has
leased the Royal, which seats 500.
He will close it for a week, during
which he will alter it. Lamb owns
the Palm.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Reported here
that Dan Iselin has bought the lone
and Grandview operated for several
years by Mitchel and Schroeder, for
$12,000.
Centralia, Wash. — The Hub City
1 heaters Co. has taken over the
Grand and Liberty from Joe Lucas.
W. C. Ripley of Aberdeen is presi
dent of the firm.
Toledo, O.— L. E. Smith, A. J.
Smith and James Beidler are plann
ing to enlarge the East Auditorium,
Garden and Japanese Garden. They
are organizing a stock company.
New Exchange Opens
Buffalo, N. Y.— The Independent
Film Exchange located at 212 Frank
lin Street has been opened- Lew
Herschel, manager.
— ifc
Jarmouth at Portland Theater
Portland, Ore. — Douglas Jarmouth
has taken over the management oi
the Peoples and the exploitation di'
rection of the Star. These are Jen^
sen-Von Herberg houses. ^
Starr Heads Triangle in Detroit
Detroit, Mich.— Edward F. Call*
han who has returned to New Yorli
has been replaced by M. Harlan
Starr as local Triangle Exchang<
manager. Starr was formerly fiel(
manager for Clark-Cornelius.
Hurley With Robertson-Cole
Chicago, 111. — E. F. Hurley is now
associated with Robertson-Cole ani!
will assist in the exploitation anc
sales promotion of the Martin Joha
son South Sea Island pictures B
Illinois.
Elinor Fair in One "U" Film
Los Angeles. — Elinor Fair wh
recently completed her contract vM
Fox is appearing in one picture ti
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covering the entire short reel field with from thirty
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The day is past when it is necessary to use several
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Newark, N. J- — At the Goodwin,
during the run of Louise Glaum in
"The Lone Wolf's Daughter," and
Douglas Fairbanks in "When the
Clouds Roll By," both features be-
ing presented as part of the pro-
gram, the former topped Fairbanks
in the advertising. The double fea-
ture program ran for two weeks.
New Theater for Rochester
Rochester, N. Y. — George E. Simp-
son, president of the Regorson Corp.
operating the Regent, Piccadilly and
Gordon here, has purchased a site
on Clinton Ave- south on which a
combination vaudeville and picture
theater will be built.
Two buildings on the site will be
demolished and the theater planned
will cost close to $1,000,000.
Bealart Pictures have a special
lobby display for all their produc-
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throughout the country for all
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Neilan Kicks
At Practice of Injecting Advertising
in Features — Wants Directors
to Stop It
Marshall Neilan has issued a "call"
to all motion picture producers and
directors to attack the practice of
injecting advertising in fi,lms and
collecting at both ends, namely from
the exhibitor and the national ad-
vertiser. "The time has come," says
Neilan, "when producers must re-
alize that the practice of injecting
advertising in entertainment film is
a dangerous proceeding, not only for
the industry in general, but for them
individually.
"I know of specific cases where
pictures have been practically paid
for in advance by national adver-
tisers after which rentals were de-
manded and obtained from exhibi-
tors for the priv/ilege of making
good the producer's arrangement
with the advertiser. It behooves
the individual director to stand firm
on this matter, for its continuance
means the prostitution of his own
best efforts.
"Exhibitors have become 'wise' and the
producers who do not realize this are
only inviting trouble for themselves. For
many months I have been watching this
practice of 'cutting down the overhead'
on a production on the part of various
prominent producers. It was quite evi-
dent tliat this could not continue. Those
producers became bolder with each suc-
ceeding picture and in one particular
case, it is generally understood that the
cost of production on a well known film
was covered by advertisers before the
print reached the exhibitor.
"In a number of instances, advertising
has unavoidably crept into a picture.
Producers must watch this with greater
care than ever for if they let such ad-
vertising pass unnoticed it will place
them in the same class with the grasp-
ing ones woh cannot make money fast
enough through legitimate means.
"It is gratifying to note that the ex-
hibitors everywhere are denouncing this
practice. They must do this in order to
protect themselves. Advertising on the
screen, to a limited extent, is very often
good business for the exhibitor. How-
ever, it should work out this way and
not merely present good business for the
producer at the expense of the exhibitor.
The exhibitor should be the sole judge as
to how much and how little advertis-
ing is to appear on his screen.''
Americus Houses Boost Prices
Americus, Ga. — The current ad-
mission rate to motion picture
houses has been raised from 10 to
25 cents. Attendance has not suf-
fered greatly because of the increase.
Would Permit Sunday Shows
Providence, R. I. — Sunday motion
picture shows are permitted in the
proposed law introduced by Repre-
sentative Adama A. Aiello, in the
house.
Chicago Group Issues Paper
Chicago — The Allied Amusements
Association, composed of the mo-
tion picture, dramatic, vaudeville and
burlesque theater owners of Chica-
go, have their own official publica-
tion now. The first number of the
Allied Amusements Bulletin, was is-
sued on Jan. 19.
\Vith the Allied Amusements As-
sociation Bulletin !is incorporated
the Interstate Film Review, and the
two papers wjlll now be merged.
The Allied Amusements Bulletin
will be issued every other week here-
Tracey Stories in Films
Will Go Out as Gibraltar Pictures
Through Hodkinson
Gibraltar Pictures, recently formed
by Arthur F. Beck will produce a
series of productions based on the
stories by Louis Tracey.
The Louis Tracey Prod., Inc. was
formed a few weeks ago in Albany
with a capitalization of $100,000. E.
J. Clode, who is the publisher of
the Tracey novels is interested in
the Master Films, Inc., starring
Johnny Hines in a series of come-
dies and of which Charles C Burr,
Beck's general manager is president.
The new Tracey pictures will be re-
leased through Hodkinson.
William Worthington who has di-
rected a long string of Sessue Hay-
akawa productions for Haworth
will arrive in New York to-morrow
to direct the first of a series which
will be made at the Leah Baird stu-
dios. Worthington will probably
act as director general of the new
unit.
Arrow Has Hank Mann Releases
Hank Mann's first four releases
of his new series have been received
by Arrow. They are "The Broken
Bubble," "A Roaming Romeo," "A
Knock Out," and "The Paper Hang-
er."
Combine in Reading
Competitive Interests Join Hands
Pennsylvania Town
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Reading, Pa. — The competitive
terests operating here have join
hands- i
Carr and Schad, operating* tl
Colonia, Arcadia and Princess h; e
affiliated with Wilmer and Vinctt
and the Stanley interests. Wilnr
and Vincent have always been clo |-
ly connected with the Stanley int -
ests and Sablotsky and MacQui .
The competition in acquiring ril
estate in Penn St. will proba y
cease as a result of the tie-up.
Schwab Prod. Formed
Dore N. Schwab, formerly pi-
duction manager of the Carl
Blackwell Productions, Inc., has j
completed the organization of
own company to be known as
D. N. Schwab Prod., Inc. The
ecutive offices of the new comp;
are at 511 5th Ave.
D. N. Schwab has left for
coast where upon his arrival he
immediately start preparations
producing a series of pictures, i
gotiations have been closed for t
ing over a unit of the Hollyw '
studios-
There are in the United States over
87,000 clubs, with an aggregate member-
ship of MILLIONS, whose weekly dis-
cussion directly concerns the subject
contained in
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Sales Convention
of Famous Players on — Zukor and
Lasky Make Addresses
(Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Chicago — The representatives of
the Famous Players-Lasky Corp.,
in conveition now in session at the
La Salle Hotel, are busily working
on plans for a new system of dis-
tribution and exploitation of their
pictures.
The convention, which is presided
over by Al Lichtman. general man-
aged was called by the executives
of the corporation for the purpose of
bringing together for the first time
the executives and all tne district
and branch managers, as well as the
exploitation men of the organiza-
tion. All of the 28 exchanges of
Famous Players are represented,
with a large delegation from the
executive offices in New York-
As a result of the work of the
convention, it is announced that the
same degree of specialization in
force in the manufacture of pictures
will be carried througR every Ijranch
of the distribution and exploitation
departments.
Every production made by Famous
Players-Lasky will hereafter be ex-
ploited as an individual production.
"We will first sell the pictures to
the exhibitor," said Mr. Lichtman.
Then we must sell the picture to
the public for the benefit of the ex-
hibitor. This calls for the organi-
zation of a corps of film specialists.
Every production will receive its
lown special exploitation just as
Ithough it were a road show-"
There is to be one exploitation
[man at each of the 28 exchanges,
laccording to the plans perfected at
Ithe convention. These men will
[work under the direction of the
lome office and in co-operation with
the district and branch managers.
The home office staff will create
For each production the best plan
)f exploitation for selling that pic-
ture to the public. The various ex-
loitation men will carry out these
ilans-
Thc convention will continue
through to-day. Adolph Zukor and
'ice-President Jesse L. Lasky ad-
Iressed the convention vesterdav.
|i Sunday Bill for Schenectady
Schenectady, N- Y. — Alderman
iagadorn has introduced in the
ommon Council a measure permit-
ing motion pictures on Sundays A
lotion to pass it unanimously was
efeated.
The Chinese were creeping upon li m, when Keith wheeled and fa^ed
them revolver in hand. From "1 e River's End," a First National t-
traction produced by Marshall Neil an and written by James Oliv ^r
Curwood. — Advt-
Associated Exhibitors Elect Officers;
Announce Tie-Up With 8,000 Theate^ s
Messmore Kendall of Capitol Is President — His Theater to H3v>» »w
York Showing of Pictures — Company Will Build H
If Necessary
The development as a result of the
meeting of the important exhibitor-
franchise holders of Associated Ex-
hibitors— the Pathe co-operative
inovement was announced yesterday
when it was declared that Messmore
Kendall, president of the Capitol
Theater Realty Co., owners of the
Capitol was elected president of the
.\ssociated Exhibitors and the fol-
lowing put into office: Edward
Bowes, N. Y., first vice-president;
James Q. Clemmer, Seattle, second-
vice-president; Saul Harris, Little
Rock, third vice-president; H. H.
Wellenbrick, Newark, secretary;
Harry Crandall, Washington, treas-
ured, and Fred C. Quimby, New-
York, general manager.
The dfrectr'
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j.aore
•Bowes,
■ C^.Wash-
if7;p; Den-
~ ..Li -on, Cin-
lardin,' ■ Kansas
^ubliner, Chicago;
nis iiQ.
cinnati: p''^'
City jsej
Jame Q. Clemmer, Seattle; Hugo
Lanib.ch, Spokane, and Paul Bru-
net. New York
The statement issued yesterday
says that Associated Exhiliitors have
franchise holders representing 250
of the largest theaters in the coun-
try and alliances with circuits which
will bring the total to 8,000 exhibi-
tors interested in the movement.
The calibre of the exhibitors who
(Continued on Page 2)
Gunard With National
Will Appear in r Series of 26 Twc
Reelers — New Comedy Unit
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Grace Cunard, for-i
merly with Universal has signed
with National Film to appear in a
series of 26 two reel comedy-dramas.
Miss Cunard will direct her own
productions- Cole Hebert will play
the lead.
National will also make a series
of one reel comedies with "Smiling
Bill" Jones. Work starts about Feb.
15.
To Film Bout
Pioneer Will Have Battery of Cam-
eras at Caddock-Stechar Match
Next Friday Night
Pioneer Film will have a battery
of six cameras* ^nd 24 Wohl lights
arranged in series to shoot the wrest-
ling bout between Earl Caddock and
Joe Stechar for the world's wrestling
championship at the Madison Square
Garden next Friday night.
Jack Curley, fight promoter, wha
is arranging the present bout ten-
dered a lunch to Caddock at the
Claridge yesterday at which Pio-
neer's plans were announced. Mor-
ris Rose, president of Pioneer is
paying $30,000 for the film rights-
Jack Cohn will supervise the pro-
duction.
It has not been decided as yet
how long the film will be when re-
leased, that depending on the dura-
tion of the bout. It may be found
ncecssary to shoot 100,000 feet of
film. The lights will be so arranged
that should one series burn out,
another can become operative im-
mediately without impairing any
chance of missing the details of the
match-
Fawcett Directing Gish
George Fawcett, has been loaned
by D. W- Griffith to the Dorothy
Gish company to direct Miss Gish
in her forthcoming Paramount-Art-
craft production, "Her Majesty-"
.\mong those already engaged for
principal parts are Ralph Graves,
William Riley Hatch, George A-
-Siegmann and Marie Burke.
Fawcett directed a picture for
\'itagraph.
Chet Franklin With Lesser
Chet Franklin will direct Annette
Kellerman's first picture for Sol Les-
ser. Bernard McConville wrote the
story.
Saturday, January 24, 1920
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May Turn to Pictures
At a meeting of the Central Man-
agers Association held at the Knick-
erbocker, the outlook for houses
playing one night stand shows was
discussed and was found to be so
gloomy that it is likely many of
the theaters throughout the country
will turn to vaudeville and picture
houses.
COMING
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
and
Marie Dressier
in
"TiUie^s
Punctured
Romance'^
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
Guts and Flashes
United Picture Theaters will re-
lease "The Corsican Brothers" on
Feb. 22.
Julian M. ("King") Solomon has
been doing free lance work since he
left Famous Players.
"Jenny" is the title of the next
picture on which Olive Thomas will
start work.
Mollie King is starred in "Women
Men Forget," the six reel produc-
tion acquired by United Pictures
now being prepared for release.
United Pictures has purchased
Adele Luehrman's novel "The Cur-
ious Case of Marie Dupont" for
Florence Reed.
"Face to Face" Harry Grossman
production with Margiierite Marsh
has been tomplete'l at Ithaca.
Tom Wilson has been engaged
for an important role in Marshall
Neilan's production, "Never Get
Married," now filming at the Doug- |
las Fairbanks studio.
Charlie Burr received a gold-cased
telescoping fountain pen and pencil'
set when he resigned as Assistant
General Manager of distribution with
Famous to become General Man-
ager of the Arthur Beck Film Ent-
er. A- L. Lichtman, S. R.. Kent
and Frank Chamberlain selected the
gift.
Walter McGrail under contract to
Selznick, is in Los Angeles to play
the leading role in "Blind Youth."
This production was originally to
have been directed by Al Green, who
was taken seriously ill on Dec. 27
and the 28th. Rapf was forced to
secure another director. Rapf se-
cured Edward Sloman who has been
directing Bessie Barriscale. "Blind
Youth" has a cast which includes
Leatrice Joy, Ora Carewe, Clara
Horton, Leo White, Colin Kenny
and Joseph Swickard.
R. F. Gardner, well known news-
paper man and formerly on the ed-
itorial str "le Trade Review, is
now sp -entative of the
Metro Phi 'ti^snge and in
charge of t.
ritory.
Gerald F. Bacon, picture producer,
and erstwhile stage impressario is
rehearsing a new musical comedy,
the joint work of Gitz Rice and I
B. C. Hilliam. Joe Kelley of Hall-
mark is to handle the publicity. \
Officers Elected
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have associated themselves in the
new enterprise is indicated in the
following list of franchise holders:
Lubliner & Trinz, Chicago; Ruben
& Finkelstein, Minneapolis; The
Capitol, Boston (to be built); Har-
ris & Ackerman, Los Angeles; H.
Cornwell, St. Louis; Harris & Ack-
erman, San Francisco; Harris & Lib-
son, Pittsburg and Cincinnati; Paul
Gustanovich, Cleveland; J. H. Coop-
er, Oklahoma City; Harrj; Crandall,
Washington; Samuel Harding, Kan-
sas City; Bishop Cass Investment
Co., Denver; Harding & Cohen,
Omaha; J. Q- Clemmer, Seattle; Ol-
sen & Sourbier, Indianapolis; Har-
ris & Libson, Detroit; H. H, Wellen-
Iirick, Newark; Michael Shea, Buf-
falo; Merrill Theater Amusement
Co-, Milwaukee; Clemmer & Lam-
bach, Spokane; Samuel Harris,
Little Rock, and Clemmer & Lam-
bach, Portland.
The organization plans to deal in
every phase of the picture industry,
produce, distribute, buy and build
theaters if found necessary.
The new organization is backed by
an unlimited amount of capital. The
financial interests back of the the-
ater circuits represent many mil-
lions of dollars and before the step
was taken it is stated they had the
practical assurance of the co-opera-
tion of more than 8,000 other theater
owners who will join with them in
the purchase and distribution of
motion pictures. It is frankly op-
posed to the interests endeavoring to
secure a monopoly on theaters as
well as on the making of motion
pictures-
In New York City the franchise
goes to the Capitol. This means
that the f>roductions taken over by
the organization will have their pre-
miere in New York at the Capitol.
The Associated Exhibitors is com-
pletely an exhibitor's organization,
according to the iirst announcement.
In each territory the franchise hold-
er will sell subsidiary franchises for
the territory. Each exhibitor will
be protected from competition in
the showing of the organization's
productions for he will have the
exclusive rights in his territory.
Every exhibitor will be assured of
productions of the highest class. A
purchasing committee made up of
exhibitors will pass on all produc-
tions before they are bought for
distribution.
The purpose of the Association
is to bring the producer, star, direc-
tor and independent seller of big
state's rights features into direct
contact with the exhibitor.
The Associated Exhibitors has se-
lected the Pathe Exchange to
handle their product.
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Sunday Closing
and Censorship
Louisville Mayor Favors Svmday
Films
Louisville, Ky. — Following a dis-
cussion between Mayor Smith and
Rev. E. H. Powell, the Mayor re-
fused to invoke the law prohibiting
Sunday films. Rev. Powell and other
clergymen vigorously opposed Suur
day pictures.
Discuss Sunday Films in Churches
Louisville, Ky. — Sunday pTcTure
shows are being discussed from all
pulpits here. In some cases, inter-
vention of the church is opposed,
but in most addresses, opposition
to the "Blue Laws" is assailed.
Sunday Bill Affects License Fees
Binghamton, N. Y — -It is reported
that a law prohibiting Sunday shows
will be passed. If the law is not
passed, license fees will be five times
as great as they would be other-
wise, the Stone, for example pay-
ing $750 instead of $150.
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Sladdin Joins Goldwyn
Chicago — S. G- Sladdin is doin
local publicity of Goldwyn. Sladdin; i
will have his office at the Chicago
headquarters with I- Van Ronkel.
He has been in Boston the past four „
months, organizing the Advertising,
Publicity and Exploitation Depart
nients for Goldwyn for all of the
New England States. He expects tc|»»
remain in Chicago sometime.
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"Elephant Man" Lvmcheon
William Fox gave a circus
cheon yesterday to present his firsina
Shirley Mason picture "Her Ele- *'^
phant Man," a story of the circus ^^
to personal friends and members o »"
the trade press- ""
The luncheon was held in th< at
Grand Ball room of the Hotel Com
modore and Wells Hawkes, who ha(
charge of the arrangements furnishe
plenty o{ real circus atmosphere
Peanuts and oink lemonade and saw
dust were much in evidence.
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An individual is attractive
because he has charm —
whereas a RITCHEY
poster is attractive be-
cause it has a genuine ad-
vertising value.
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PatkeNews
No. 7
■NEW YORK CITY — New machine gun
squad — not lor the army this time^ but
for city's "finest;" police adopt real war
devices to fight croolts.
ALBANY^ N. Y.— Wiiat you need to
'drive" around the globe — a collection of
auto licenses from different lands shows
some novel signs.
HOBOKJKN, N. J. — Even though the
country is dry why leave the "stuff" go
down to a "wet" grave — hundreds of bar-
rels of seized whiskey are rescued from a
Kinking barge.
PBESIDENTIAI> POSSIBILITIES —
Who will be the candidates for the Pres-
idency? We present a few of the men
prominently mentioned for the Kepubli-
la nand Democratic nominations.
Major General Leonard Wood.
Herbert Hoover.
Wiliam G. McAdoo.
Senator Hiram Johnson of California.
Wiliam Jennings Bryan.
Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachu-
setts.
Governor W. L. Harding of Iowa.
Champ Clarke former Speaker of the
House.
Senator Miles Poindexter of AVashing-
;on.
A. Mitchell Palmer, Attorney-General.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. — Lightning speed
tn two wheels! Over 25,000 witness the
astest 100-mile motor-cycle race ever
'taged on a one-mile track.
CHIHUAHU.A CITY, MEXICO— Exclu-
ive pictures of the city which has been
he center of revolutionary strife in
lorthern Mexico for several years.
The consuls of various nations repre-
ented in Chihuahua together with the
'tate officials.
The Governor's Band — made up of
ewsboys and bootblacks.
Villa's band and others have made some
»wns here resemble the devastated area
1 France.
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA— Beady
)r its big "war play" — the Atlantic
guadron arrives at U. S. Naval Base in
ul>a to hold its annual maneuvers.
NEW YORK CITY'— Football growing
s national sport — Cit.v College students
jlebrate return of this sport after an
bsence of 12 years.
ALBANY, N. Y— The State Capitol be-
>mes a center of national interest as the
ivestigation begins of the right of the
ispended Socialist assemblymen to their
th( ats.
^today
Blumenthal Tenders Luncheon
Louis F. Blumenthal, one of the
tiring owners of the Exhibitors'
•ade Review tendered a luncheon
the Astor yesterday to A. B.
I'ctland and L. W. Boynton new
ners of the publication
The purpose of the affair was to
roduce Messrs Swetland and
ynton to the publicity and adver-
ing men of the industry. There
re about 55 present including al-
st the entire membership of the
M. p. A. and members of the
ff of the Trade Review.
vlr- Swetland could not attend the
cheon because of a hurried trip
Chicago where he will attend the
eral of one of the editors of a
icago publication published by the
ss Journal Co. with which Mr.
etland is identified.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Wallace Beery has
been selected fo'r the role of "Buck"
McKee in the production of "The
Roundup," being made under the
direction of George Melford.
Vernon Dent, formerly with a mus-
ical comedy company in New York
and later in a comedy skit of his
own on the Orpheum circuit, has
signed a contract to play the heavy
in a series of two-reel comedies
featuring Hank Mann. He weighs
190 pounds and is nearly six feet tall.
An amusing mistake occurred in
filming Booth Tarkington's Edgar
stories when "Iris," colored cook,
took the wrong cue. "Iris In,"
called Director Hopper to the Cam-
eramman- Lucretia Harris, the
colored woman playing the part of
"Iris," the cook, hopped hurriedly
into the picture. "Cut," said the di-
rector hastily to the cameraman. He
then explained to Lucretia that it
was a perfectly excusable mistake
but that her turn was not until later.
Douglas Gerrard, the Universal
director, has just finished "The
Forged Bride," the photodrama in
which Mary MacLaren appears as a
soda-fountain siren. The production
is being edited by Mr. Gerrard and
Frank Lawrence, film editor at Uni-
versal City, and will be ready for
release in the spring-
Jack Warner of Warner Brothers,
has taken over the Burston Studios,
6050 Sunset Blvd., and says, that
hereafter all Al St. John Paramount
comedies would be made at this
plant.
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kindly do not allow one single
copy not to be mailed me dur-
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one commences.
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Wid's and look forward to
it as regularly as I do my
breakfast. I wouldn't think of
being without it as I have
been a subscriber since it was
first published.
Very truly yours,
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Manager.
As soon as William h. Seiter fin-
ishes his current production for the
National, "The Kentucky Colonel,"
he will be appointed to the newly-
created position of director-general
for that concern. Seiter, who but
four years ago was an "extra." is
best known for his direction of the
DeHavcn comedies and "Hearts and
Masks."
Raymond, Mme Marcy's Managei
Gaby Marcy, the French actress,
who recently arrived in New York
as noted, states that Ray Raymond
i -; her manager.
Topeka Will Have New House
Topcka, Kansas — G. L. Hopper
wlio owns the Orpheum will erect
a $.300,000 house on Kansas Ave. It
will be four stories in height.
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ATLANTIC FLEET ARRIVES AT
(GTJANTANAMO BAY— Klnogranis cam-
eraman aboard the U. S. S. Utah records
•Vents of the trip. A bit of rough
weather.
BASEBALL HEADS GO HUNTING—
I President Johnson of American League
and Heydler of Nationals shoot big^ game
in Louisiana.
, WETS INAUGURATE A GOVERNOR —
Edward I. Edwards talies oath at Tren-
ton, N. ,1. and declares he will start fight
I en prohibition.
I FIGHT FIRE ON COLDEST DAY—
' FIreboats and engines respond to call
I when Boston Railroad Y. M. C. A. burns
— malie Ice drapery.
! SKII .JUMPS FURNISH THRILLS—
Great crowds make way to slides at Gary,
III. to see international contest — Make
. Hew record.
I WE KEEP TAB ON RISING PRICES
— Commissioner of Labor statistics at
Washington has staff busy keeping rec-
ords on the cost of living.
BOY SCOUTS IN WINTER CAMP—
Headquarters troop doesn't mind a little
cold and takes a da.v's outing on the
Palisades at .41p!ne, N. .J.
HORSEBACK RIDING IN SNOW—
Gen. Leonaril Wood and Mayor Peters
of Boston go out for a jaunt in the
zero weather at Roxburv, Mass.
CANADA'S WINTER CARNIV.AL BE-
GINS— Famous outdoor frolic at Quebec
brings hundreds of spectators to skiing
and snow shoe contests.
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Charges Waste to Kline
Universal Answers Suit Filed for
Alleged Overdue Salary
Universal, in an answer filed in
the District Court charges Harry
D. Kline, formerly manager of pro-
duction at Universal City with hav-
ing wasted $150,000 of the com-
pany's money and l)rings a countel-
claim against Kline to recover that
amount-
Kline originally sued Universal for
$32,200 which he claims is due him
as salary for the unexpired term
of his contract.. Kline says he was
engaged for two years and that he
was discharged in December.
Universal alleges that, despite the
advice of the company's executives
Kline failed to manage the studios
in an economical and competent
matter and that he wasted sums of
nionej' in making productions-
Bacon Is Thurston Hall's Manager
Gerald F. Bacon has entered into
a contract with Thurston Hall, ac-
tor, whereby he becomes his man-
ager. Mr. Hall's new plans are not
as yet decided upon. It is reported
that he may go on the road in Mor-
osco's "Civilian Clothes" or appear
in a special picture production soon
to be made by Mr. Bacon.
Oakman Boulevard Opens
Detroit, Mich. — The Oakman
Boulevard seating 1,600 and erected
at a cost of $350,000, opened recent-
ly. H- U. Bcauchamp, manager.
Change Hands
Mystery As to Who Is Buying Thea-
ters in Seattle
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Seattle — Several mysterious pur-
chases o/ theaters have been made
in Seattle recently. It is known that
John Hamrick has sold his Rex,
which is the smallest first run thea-
ter in Seattle, but at the same time
one of the most successful. Ham-
rick has not announced the pur-
chaser.
The two other houses involved
are the Majestic of Ballard, belong-
ing to H. W. Bruen and the prop-
erty and plans of another house he
was intending to build immediately
in the University district. Harry
Sigmond, acted for the purchasers.
He will not disclose the name of the
purchaser.
It is thought that the buyer in
both these instances is the same as
the buyer of the Strand property,
the Jensen and Von Herberg house
on 2d Ave. Mike Rosenberg and his
associates are known to be the buy-
ers in this instance, but it is not
known just who Rosenberg's asso-
ciates are-
Chicago Theaters Close
Chicago — Three "loop" moving
picture theaters, the .Mcazar, the
Rose, and the Boston, were dark
Tuesday night when the operators
were called out on a sympathy
strike by Thomas E. Maloy, business
agent of their union, following a dis-
pute with William Hewins, secre-
tary to Harry C- Moir, the owner.
Maloy closed the theaters at 6
o'clock after Hewins had refused to
pay an increase in wages to Smith
King, operator in the Terrace gar-
den of the Morrison hotel, also oper-
ated by Moir and to arrange for an-
other operator.
Dover, N. H. — Dover Amusement
Co. has purchased the Strand.
United Buys "Mayfair Mystery"
United has purchased "The May-
fair Mystery" an English melo-
drama for early production.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
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1440 Broadway New York
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"The Crown Jewels"
A Raffles Story by
E. W , Hornung
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Tel. Br.yant 1511
New Comedy Unit
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — A new comedy unit
has made its entrance into the field.
The company is the Smiles Comedy
Co- while the pictures will be called
the Klean-Kut Komedies.
Allen Williams. will be featured.
Lane With Character Pictures
Tamar Lane has left Selznick to
join newly formed Character Pic-
tures Corp. as manager of produc-
tions. The company will make its
first two productions in New York
and then produce in California.
Hettesheimer a United Director
Cincinnati — A . G- Hettesheimer
of the Orpheum theater has been
elected to the Board of Directors
of United Pictures succeeding J. W.
Weinig who has resigned.
Vaudevillians in Pictures
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — John Hyams and
Leila Mclntyre will probably head
their own company and make two
reel comedies here.
The team is booked until April
and after that it is planned to start
production.
Big Plans for Glaum
Sardou's Novels Secured — First to
Be "Theodora"
Los Angeles — J. Parker Read, Jr.,
producer of the Louise Glaum pro-
ductions has purchased film rights
to Sardou's "Theodora-"
Read plans to make the produc-
tion an elaborate one and expects
to spend six months in making it.
Raymond Bartlett, is now in Lon-
don and it is possible that the com-
pany will go to Italy to make scenes-
calling for that atmosphere.
In addition to "Theodora" Read
has secured "Cleopatra" and "Fedo-
ra" for Miss Glaum.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUITG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production ■
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3«07 Bryant
Picker's "Rio" Ready Next Month
David V. Picker's new "Rio" thea-
ter at Broadway, lS9th to 160th Sts.
will be ready in February. The
theater will seat nearly 3,000.
Edward Mocsary, fornierly treas-
urer of the Rialto will be house
manager and Alfred de Manby, for-
merly a singer at the Strand and
Rialto will be styled director-in-
chief.
Wheeling, W. Va.— The New the-
ater on Sixth Street has been
opened. John Cobley, owner.
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Momday, January 26, 1920
Price 5 C«nU
Haworth to Expand
lay Make Series of Specials —
Worthington Here
A new company called the Ha-
orth Studios, Inc., capitalized at
500,000 has been formed under the
ws of the State of Cahfornia to
ke over the existing Haworth Pic-
res Corp.
The plans of the new company
ere explained on Saturday by Wil-
im Worthington, president of Ha-
orth Pictures who arrived in New
ork from California.
Haworth Pictures were formed
'iginally to star Sessue Hayawaka
jt the company now plans to sign
Iditional stars and perhaps go in
•r a series of specials. For that
ason the Haworth Studios were
irmed to take over the pictures
)mpany.
Worthington has resigned merely
a picture director to come east
here he will make a special from a
Duis Tracey story. This will be a
braltar picture. Worthington has
s cameraman, Virgil Miller and his
sistant W. J. Rau with him. After
e completion of the Tracey story
will go to California and there
ke a picture with Leah Baird.
He continues as president of Ha-
worth Pictures until April when A.
C. Dohrmann of San Francisco
eps in as head of the Haworth
udios. Worthington will hold his
ares in the new company. It is
pected that the Hayawaka con-
ct will be transferred from Ha-
Drth Pictures to Haworth Studios,
c.
Price Wins
Judge Finch in the Supreme Court
gned an order on Saturday by
hich Aywon and other defendants
the action brought by C. B. Price
D., Inc., will be compelled to fur-
sh a bond within 24 hours as se-
rity for any damages which Price
ay suffer because of the alleged
.authorized exhibition in the New
Drk territory of an alleged duped
int of "The Log of the U-35."
ice claims exclusive distributing
[hts for the film.
According to the decree, if the
nd is not filed, an irijunction will
issued immediately restraining
t defendant from further distrib-
ng the picture.
Price states that he intends seek-
l decisions in other territories
lere the alleged duped print is be-
; shown.
"So that's what you have been doing — hitting the pipe in the Chink's
joint." From James Oliver Curwood's story "The River's End," a First
National attraction produced by Marshall Neilan. — Advt.
Goldwyn Buys Bray
Company Will Expand — Plans En-
trance Into Industrial Field
Goldwyn has purchased a control-
ing interest in the Bray Pictures
Corp.
The company will expand its ac-
tivities and enter the industrial field
in a generous way. The first move
in increased output will be a new
weekly release to be called the Gold-
wyn-Bray Comics. It will be one
reel, with a Bra)- cartoon and a
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Quimby to Leave Pathe
Will Act as General Manager of
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
Fred C. Quimby, director of ex-
changes for Pathe will resign with-
in the next two weeks to assume
the duties of general manager of
Associated Exhibitors, Inc. His
! headquarters will be in the Capitol
I Theater Bldg.
I Mr. Quimby's successor to the im-
portant post at Pathe has not as yet
Iieen determined.
Gardiner Pictures
$3,000,000 Company Formed in Del-
aware
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Gardiner Pictures,
Inc. have been formed here with a
capitalization of $3,000,000.
The following were named as in-
corporators: T. R. Gard(iner, F.
M. Zimmerman and C. A. Rose, all
of Buffalo, New York.
I Comedy Territory Sold
j Film Specials have sold the "Jolly
I Comedies" to Producers Feature
; Service, Inc., for Greater N. Y. and
northern N. J.
"House Without Children"
Hi-Art Prod., L. Cohen and J.
Perl operators, has taken over the
rights for Robert McLaughlin's
"House Without Children," for up-
per N. Y. State. E. E. Rose is in
charge of the sales for Hi-Art.
Lesser Buys Out Tally
Latter Definitely Out of First Na-
tional—$3,000,000 Theater Planned 1
(By Wire to fflD'S DAILY) '
Lo.s Angeles — Sol Lesser, in con-
junction with Gore Bros, of Los
Angeles has purchased outright the
First National Exhibitors' Circuit
frainchise for Southern California
and Arizona from T. L. Tally. I
The deal means that Tally who I
was vice-ptresident of the Circuit is j
now definitely out of the Circuit's ,
affairs. By the terms of the deal
which is said to involve about $1,-
000,000 the Kinema theater in Los
Angeles goes to Lesser and the Gore
Bros.
One of the first moves of the Les-
ser-Gore tie-up will be the erection
of a $3,000,000 theater in Los An-
geles. The theater will probably be
erected on Broadway and selection
of a site will probably be completed
in a few days.
Gore Bros, control 15 theaters on
the coast. They own the Playhouse,
Alhambra. Burbank, Optic, Regent,
Lyceum, Grand and Liberty here. I
The Sunshine theater in San Diego '
is also theirs while other holdings
include theaters in Portland, Seattle
and San Francisco.
Lesser is reported as having
cleared over $250,000 on his suc-
cessfull exploitation of "Yankee
Doodle in Berlin," with the Sen-
nett Bathing Girls. He has been
mainly identified with the state
righting of such big specials as "The I
Spoilers" and "Hearts of the World." I
He is president -of the All Star Fea-
ture Film Corp. and recently en-
tered the producing field as a financ-
ing agent for independents. He
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Memphis Shut Down
The National Association has re-
ceived reports from Memphis, Tenn.
to the effect that all amusement
places had been shut down there be-
cause of the "flu" situation.
Theaters seating more than 750
here in New York from 14th to 59th
St. will start their evening perform-
ances at 7 o'clock and close at 11
o'clock, according to orders issued
by Dr. Royal S. Copeland of the
city Dept. of Health.
Frederick Elliott of the Nat'l
Ass'n stated this morning that he
knew that film men in New York
were solidly in back of Copeland and
would carry out whatever orders he
deemed necessary to check the epi-
demic.
Monday, January 26, 1920
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked. Sale.
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Loew's, Inc 303/^ 31 31
Goldwyn — - — 31^
Triangle Film — — ^
Unit. Pict. Prod. — — 16%
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Fire Damages Franklin
Hartford, Conn. — The Franklin,
Harries and Repass, managers, was
damaged by fire last week. The
blaze started in • the booth and
spread to the upper part of the
house. $5,000 damage was done.
New Haven, Conn. — The Rialto is
billed to open soon as 'Wll new but
the name."
COiMING
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Marie Dressier
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
m
"Tillie's
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Romance"
Directed by MACK SENNETT
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St.. N. Y.
Lesser Buys Out Tally! Goldwyn Buys Bray
( ('nnliniifd Imm Page I
handles the George Beban pictures
as well as a forthcoming Annette
Kellerman series of productions.
No one connected with the lo-
cal Sol Lesser offices cared to com-
ment on the above dispatch.
WID'S DAILY indicated, at the
time of the Atlantic City conven-
tion of First National that there
was considerable importance at-
tached to the fact that T. L. Tally
was not named as one of the direc-
tors of the Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc.
An interesting angle was devel-
oped on the deal when at First Na-
tional it was stated that when a
franchise holder decides to sell out,
the purchaser must be approved by
the total membership of the circuit
before the new arrangement can be
considered binding upon the Cir-
cuit as a body. First National is
so constituted, it was declared that
should a purchaser not be approved,
the Circuit will itself take over the
franchise for that particular terri-
tory and conduct its own distribut-
ing in that territory.
Mrs. Smith and Dr. Brady Dead
The Vitagraph offices will be
closed until noon today as a mark
of respect because of the death of
Mrs. Hazel A. B. Smith wife of Al-
bert E. Smith, president of Vita-
graph, who died on Saturday after
a three day illness of pneumonia.
She was but 35 and was active dur-
ing the war in Red Cross circles.
{Continued from Page I
scries of witty sayings edited by
Leslie's. In this release the com-
pany will be backed by the Leslie-
Judge Co. publishers of Leslie's and
Judge's.
The ofificers of the Bray company
as elected yesterday are as follows:
J. R. Bray, president; Francis A.
Gudger, vice-presideni ; J. F. Leven-
thal, vice-president; Moritz Hilder,
treasurer; Gabriel L. Hess, secre-
tary; Erich Shay, assistant secre-
tary; Watson B. Robinson, assistant
treasurer. Executive committee —
Francis A. Gudger, chairman; J. R.
Bray, Samuel Goldwyn, Board of Di-
rectors— J. R. Bray, Francis A. Gud-
ger. E. Dean Parmlee, Duncan A.
Holmes, J. F. Leventhal, F. J. God-
sol, Max Fleischer, Moritz Hilder,
Watson D. Robinson. Gabriel L.
Hess.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Allan Dwan has tak
en his entire company to the SantJ
Cruz mountains to make scenes foi
"The Scofifer," a Mayflower produc
tion. Included in the party an
James P. Hogan, J. K. Kirkwood
Mary Thurman, Jean Smith anc
Bernie Durning, together with Ly
man Broening and Glen McWil-j
liams, comeraman.
Griffith's Second First National
"Rainbow Isle" is the tentative
title of the second D. W. Grififith
First National subject, scenes for
which were taken in the south on
the recent expedition which nearly
ended in disaster for the producer
and his players. Those appearing
are Clarine Seymour, Richard Bar-
thelmess, Creighton Hale, .A.nders
Randolph. Kate Bruce, Porter
-Strong and Herbert Sutch.
Cyrus Townsend Brady, noted
author and clergyman, who was a
member of the Vitagraph scenario
staff died on Friday in Yonkers, also
of pneumonia. He leaves a widow,
three daughters and three sons.
New Haven, Conn.— Fire last
week damaged the Pequot theater
here to the extent of $1,000. Harry
Levitas is the owner.
Hartford, Conn. — The Majestic
theater here has extended the run of
Arbuckle's "The Garage" another
week.
New Exchange Building
{Sijicrial to WW'S D-^ILY)
New Haven. Conn. — Plans for 'i
new building on Meadow Street to
house the new Fox and Vitagraph
branches have been approved by the
building inspectors here. John Kil-
feather is the owner. The build-
ing will be three stories h\L\\\ with
a projection room on the upper
floor. It adjoins the present Fam-
ous Players-Lasky exchange.
Nathan Furst will be manager of
the Fox exchange while no man-
ager has yet been named for the
Vitagraph branch.
Francis MacDonald, who steppet
into stardom through his work witl,
Henry Walthall in "The Confes
sion," with the National Film Cor
poration, will be the central figure ii
the first of the National's "Americ
First" series of photoplay features
adapted from magazine stories am
novelettes. MacDonald is now en
gaged with William A. Seiter in pro
ducing "The Kentucky Colonel" fo
the National. He will begin on th
new series as soon as that produc
tion is concluded, which will b
about February 20.
Gale Henry completed her year'
contract witli the Bullseye Film Cor
poration last week when she tool
the final scenes of her twenty-fourtl
two-reeler. At present the inde
structible comedienne is enjoying i
much-needed rest at her home i;
Hollywood, before starting her nei
series of pictures.
Forty Rialto and Rivoli seats
have been donated by Hugo Riesen-
feld to the benefit auction of the
Beth Moses Hospital, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Following the completion of "Mrs
Temple's Telegram," on which he i|
now working, Bryant Washbur
will, begin "The Sins of St. Ar
thony," a Saturday Evening Pos
story for which Elmer Harris i
writing the scenario. James Cruz
will direct.
For three weeks the "Old Lad
31" company has been at Sualani
Cal., taking scenes for the faniou
Rachel Crothers stage play in whic
Emma Dunn is to be featured b|
Screen Classics, Inc. John Ince
directing and W. J. Beckway is dc
ing the photographing.
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When any body sasrs that
some other poster is just
as good as the RITCHEY
poster they imconsciously
admit that the RITCHEY
poster is the criterion for
motion picture posters.
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Red Gross to Release
Organization Now Listing Non-
Theatrical Exhibitors — Seeking
Industrials to Handle
The American Red Cross is now
engaged in compiling a list of the
non-theatrical exhibitors in the
United States. This is being ^done
through the organization'^ 1.1 di-
visional offices which ar-j in turn re-
ceiving reports from 3,607 chaplers,
embracing over 16,000 anxiliaries.
These reports will cover churches,
clubs, schools and inst'tiitions oi
such character which are not con-
cerned with the exhibition of mo-
tion pictures as a commercial prop-
osition.
Apparently the Red Cross is seek-
ing to develop a regular tie-up with
producers of industrials to cater to
the non-theatrical ftAd exclusively
for a statement issued by the organ-
ization says that besides the show-
ings of the Red Cross' cwn films,
correspondence with makers of in-
dustrials is being sought.
The Red Cross is now exhibiting
pictures to over 3,000,000 people
monthly through its chaplers and
offices.
In the Courts
Tlieda Bara has filed an answer in
the Supreme Court in the suit of
Thomas F McMahon to recover for
legal services in arranging the last
contract made by Miss Bara with the
Fox Film Corp. She admits that
she paid the attorney $5,000, and that
she has not paid $10,000 additional
claimed by Mr. McMahon. She al-
leges that she paid the $5,000 in full
satisfaction of all the attorney's
claims against her.
Fitzgerald a Metro Director
Dallas M. Fitzgerald, director of
"The Open Door," a Robertson-Cole
special has been added to the Met-
ro stafif. He will produce in the
West but has not as yet been as-
signed any production.
Duncan Studying Conditions
Minneapolis, Minn. — D. J-_ Duncan
of the New York Fox office is in
town studying selling and shipping
conditions. Duncan on his return
to New York will be connected with
the department engaged in exploit-
ing pictures in South America and
conditions here are somewhat sim-
ilar to those there.
P. W. GRIFFITH
KNOWS
The value of strictly high
class people for the ensemble
scenes of his productions.
Wk AKb supplying him
with only the most select
good-looking and properly
dressed people for his pro-
ductions.
OUR financial strength en-
ables us to supply any num-
ber of people.
Select Motion Picture
Bureau
William W. Cohill, Manager
1493 Broadway
New York
Telephones
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Bryant < 2390
I 2391
Gustave A. Lanzko has filed suit
in the Supreme Court agatnst the
Pathe Exchange, the National As-
sociation of the Motion Picture In-
dustry and Irving I. Brown, for
$250,000 damages, alleges that on
June 26 last the defendants will-
fully caused his arrest on a charge
of violating Section 1308 of the Penal
Laws and in consequence he was
locked up. He was arraigned before
Magistrate McQuaide on June 27
and the charge dismissed, he said.
Lanzko says he has been in the film
business for many years and has
gained a wide reputation but that
the publicity attendant on his ar-
rest ruined his reputation and hu-
miliated him among his friends.
LEUMAS CARTOON SERVICE
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Realart Pictures have a special
lobby display for all their produc-
tions now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
fheir bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them" up to the box office.
KRAT7S MFG. Co.
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17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
Utica to Have $400,000 House
Utica, N. Y. — Wilmer and Vin-
cent of New York plan to erect a
house costing $400,000 on Colum-
bia and Washington Sts.
Bizer to Build
Paterson, N. J. — Max Bizer will
build a house seating 1,200 to be
known as the Clay-
Omaha Men Fail to Combine
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha — Motion picture men of
Omaha state that an attempt to
form an Allied Amusements Asso-
ciation, including motion picture
and legitimate theater proprietors,
musicians, stage hands, operators,
ushers, and in fact, all persons in-
terested in the amusements business,
was a failure here.
The intention was to band to-
gether to fight further closing by
the fuel committee, to check cen-
sorship, and to undertake other
work of mutual benefit- The rela-
tions of such business and unions,
with so many diversified aims, could
not be harmonized, they said.
Arrow has changed the title of the
production originally called "Wolves
of Wall Street," to "Wolves of the
Street."
Menchen Btiys Rose Story
Joseph Menchen has purchaseo
rights to "The Little Girl God For^
got," by Edward E- Rose, author oi
"Cappy Ricks," and "Penrod." 1
Buys "Fatal Sign" for New England
Boston — Sam Grand of the Arrow
Film Co. has purchased for the NcmU
England territory "The Fatal Sign/I
the serial starring Claire Anderson
and Harry Carter.
The difference between
moving pictiires and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
for One Tfundred
Shousond DoUcus
Telegrams and letters are pouring in
from buyers in every city in the United
States and Canada begging for informa-
tion on
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THE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY
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The Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet
is packed with suggestions as to how to
put it over.
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Can Fxploit Product in Films, Says
Los Angeles Firm — Abrams
Issues Denial
The Cinema-Ad., Inc., a Los An-
geles Company is sending the fol-
lowing letter broadcast to adver-
kisini; r'^nagers of companies that
cor.^'icl .1 "r.^ional advertising cam-
paign:
"We can offer you twenty million
circulation (more than all the mag-
azines combined) — at the Saturday
Evening Post rates: — as we have
contracted with a few of the great-
est producers and stars (like Grif-
fith, Fairbanks, and others of like
magnitude) to insert your ad in
their coming productions.
"Our agreement being confiden-
tial with the producers, we cannot
give you their names until you are
positively interested.
"Therefore, we will ask you to
kindly advise us by return mail if
you wish to make any arrangement
for the coming year, as it was a hard
task for us to induce the producers
ind stars to accept and insert ad-
vertisements into their legitimate
plays and we control but a limited
number of productions.
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An appropriate title for the Christie Special comedy with Eddie Barry,
Helen Darling, Earl Rodney, Gene Cory, and Fay Lamport.— Advt.
utes the Fairbanks and Griffith pro-
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and distribute pictures. Any time
that we want to make money out of
advertising, we'll quit making pic-
tures."
No statement could be secured
from the Griffith offices regarding
the above.
Wanted Financial backing
of $5,000
Will stand investigation
Judge Wizaker Comedy
Weekly c/o WID'S
Sunday Closing
and Censorship
Say Opposition Is Dodging Issue
Louisville, Ky. — Another shot in
the Sunday pictures battle has been
fired by the Baptist Pastors Con-
ference which has issued through a
committee of seven of its members,
the statement that those who are
favoring Sunday shows have been
doging the issue in the controversy.
Report Movement Against "Blue
Law"
Topeka, Kans. — Reported here
that a movement to remove the law,
prohibiting Sunday film shows is on
foot in Kansas. In many cities the
law was disregarded-
Sell Lyric for $150,000
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Olds With Goldwyn
Executive Will Be Identified With
Advertising and Publicity Dep'ts
Nat C. Olds, an executive of im-
portance so far as sales, advertis-
ing and distribution are concerned,
now with Julius Kayser & Co., man-
ufacturers of silks, gloves and such
merchandise, will join Goldwyn on
Feb. 1 in an executive capacity.
Because of his extensive experi-
ence in advertising and publicity it
is expected that he will be identified
with those departments at Goldwyn.
Ralph Block, now head of the ad-
vertising and publicity departments
at Goldwyn will sail in about two
weeks or on Jan. 28 if his passports
arrive for an indefinite trip abroad.
This fact leads to the belief that
Olds will assume charge of the dut-
ies now in the custody of Mr. Block.
May Hold Over Davies Film
Business is reported as being so
heavy at the Broadway, that it is
contemplated holding over "The
Cinema Murder" for a run.
It is understood that $2,900 was
done in Sunday.
New Theaters Held Up in England
I {Special to IVID'S DAILY)
London, Eng. — All chances of
building big picture theaters here
have been greatly retarded owing to
the fact that the government wants
the contractors to busy themselves
I' with homes.
Rickards Leaves for Arizona
J. E. Rickards of the Rickards and
Nace Enterprises, Phoenix, Arizona
leaves town today. He was in con-
ference with First National officials
while here regarding the taking over
the Southern California and Arizona
franchise from T. L. Tally by Sol
Lesser and the Gore Bros.
Groggs Control Bakersfield
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Bakersfield, Calif.— The Grogg
Amusement Co. is building a 1,400
seat house on Chester St., the main
street of Bakersfield. They have al-
ready three other houses. The Bak-
ersfield Opera House, in which vaud-
eville and road-shows are played.
The Hippodrome, straight feature
pictures and The Pastime, also pic-
tures. They will practically have
the first run situation closed in the
town.
"Don't cry. Daddy will come back to us." "Polly of the Storm Coun-
try." by Grace Miller White, a First National attraction. — Advt.
"Don't Fear Combine"
Connick, Head of Finance Commit-
tee Talks at Convention — Am-
bitious Productions Planned
Famous Players officials who went
to Chicago to attend the company's
convention returned to own yester-
day.
H. D. H. Connick while in Chi-
cago addressed the company's rep-
resentatives. Connick is head of the
finance committee and resigned
from a downtown financial institu-
tion to associate himself with Fam-
ous Players. He said in part:
"No business has the opportunity
to-day, that I know of, that the
motion picture industry has.
{Continued on Page 2)
Richards Here
E. V. Richards of the Saenger
Amusement Co., New Orleans, is
back in town. With him came W.
H. Gueringer, Saenger's New York
representative. "Rich" expects to
be here a week or two. Says he
came North to see some snow.
Garsson Wins Suit
Judge Knox Dismisses Application
for an Injunction Brought by
National Picture Theaters
Judge Knox in the Federal Dis-
trict Court yesterday dismissed the
application for an injunction brought
by National Picture Theaters against
the Foundation Film Corp. The
litigation hinged around the exhibi-
tion of a production called "The
Blindness of Youth."
National, which is the Selznick co-
operative movement applied for the
injunction on the ground that it
had in production a picture called
"Blind Youth," in which Lou Tele-
gen appeared on the stage.
Judge Knox's action does not fin-
ally dispose of the case as it has
still to come to trial. However, by
the decision National cannot inter-
fere with the exhibition of "The
Blindness of Youth," pending the
trial of the action which will prob-
ably be brought up within a few
months.
Smith's Plays in Filmi
Fairbanks to Be Financially Inter
ested — Production in California
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Dennis F. O'Brier
Douglas Fairbank's attorney is her
completing a deal between Winchel
Smith and Fairbanks under th
terms of which the Smith plays wil
be picturized at the Fairbanks stu
dios. "Doug" is to be financiall
interested in the new company.
Two of the most successful of th
Smith plays are "The Boomerang
produced by David Belasco an
"Turn to the Right" produced on th
stage by Smith and Golden.
Opera at Capitol
Program To Be Changed Weekly-
Starts Feb. 1
The Capital theater has announce
that the program will be change
weekly, beginning Feb. 1. It i
planned to maintain films as a basi
of the program but develope tha
idea by cloaking the films with a
elaborate stage setting and operati
novelties.
The statement issued by the Cap
itol management says that the the
ater has that plan in mind for som
time and that the purchase of addi
tional property adjoining the thea
ter was to carry out that plan.
Complete works that may be pre
sented in 45 minutes will be show
as well as innovations in the fiel
of the ballet. A singing 'ensembl
of 76 has been organized and is noi
in rehearsal for the first productioi
The first will be "Hiawatha's Wee
ding Feast. Following that will b
"The Enchanted Crystal" and a one
act opera by Tschaikowsky never be
fore presented on the stage.
The Capitol by this move expect
to draw a "repeater" audience to th
theater every week. This has nc
been possible to some extent becaus
of the fact that revues shown here
tofore have been held over for
number of weeks.
Branham Leaves Lynch
(/Special to WW'S DAILY)
Dallas — Charles G. Branham, put
licity manager for Hulsey-Lyncl
has resigned and will go to Califoi
nia, where he will be interested i
the picture game on his own hool
Sam Maurice succeeds Branham 3
publicity manager.
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"All you have got to do is to
watch j'our step and push your pic-
tures. You are in a good, solid, sub-
stantial industry. It is just as firm
a business as any other industry.
The business has no more of the
diseases of childhood than any other
industry has had.
"You have not begun to scratch
the surface of your possibilities. New
fields will develop as the industry
grows, that will give you even
greater opportunities for expansion
than you have known.
"No need to worry about ^the
combination of other interests. The
same thing occurred when United
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were plenty of imitators but none of
them got very far. United States
Steel is all right because its foun-
dation was secure and sensible; so
Famous Players-Lasky is all right
because its foundation is safe, sane
and secure."
Lasky outlined an ambitious pro-
gram of production. He said that
arrangements have been completed
with a number of writers, and
through theater organizations, by
which the producing department of
Famous Players will receive the
benefit of their entire output. From
the Frohman interests, the output of
J. M. Barrie is assured, George
Broadhurst's output will also be
filmed as well as the works of John
D. Williams, Oliver Morosco Pro-
ductions, Max Marcin, Salisbury
Field and others.
Speaking of directors, Lasky said
that the services of Cecil B. DeMille,
George Fitzmaurice, William De-
Mille, George Melford and William
D. Taylor are assured for a number
of years. Hugh Ford is also in-
cluded. They will make 20 special
productions in the year.
Lasky said that the production de-
partment has also developed the idea
of a stock company which will en-
able the producers to put on films
with an all-star cast.
Inauguration of a completely new
plan of exploitation and distribu-
tion of Paramount Artcraft pictures
was brought about by this conven-
tion. The plan is, in a nutshell, to
50 Millions in Pictures
Eh, What?
Says Samuel E. Morris, Vice-
President and General Man-
ager of Select Pictures:
"Within the space of ten
years from an insecure and in-
conspicuous position amongst
the industries of the world, mo-
tion pictures have leaped with
Brobidiganian's strides, until
to-day it is securely established
as the fifth largest industry in
the world."
Large House for Duluth
Duluth, Minn. — A house costing
$500,000 will be erected here by Cook
Brothers and the Twin City Amuse-
ment Co., which have combined in
a $1,000,000 corporation.
Riviera Opens Soon
Milwaukee, Wis. -^ Joseph J.
Schwartz and Earl Rice own the Ri-
viera, which opens shortly. The
house will cost $125,000.
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give the exhibitor the maximum of
financial returns on every picture of
that brand that he shows. Each pic-
ture will stand absolutely and solely
on its own merits, without relation-
ship to any other picture.
The adoption of this plan will
bring about the complete reorgani-
zation of the exploitation and sales
departments, to meet the new con-
ditions.
The first step will be to double
the number of the existing, force
and train the new men to carry out
the work in the field. Each ex-
change headquarters will have as-
signed to its territory one or more
of these trained exploitation men
whose services will be given direct
to the exhibitor.
It was announced during the con-
vention that the finance committee
and the executives are completing a
profit sharing program, the details
of which will be announced within
a short time. The committee has
been at work on this plan for sev-
eral months.
The convention closed with a
banquet and smoker, with vaudevill^
entertainment at the La Salle Hofel
Friday night.
Values Placed on Productions Made
in Los Angeles Yearly
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Evening Her-
ald says editorially:
"The Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce has just issued some
startling figures regarding the mag-
nitude of the motion picture indus-
try of this city.
"According to it, 80 per cent of all
the screen plays photographed in
this country are made here.
"Fifty millions of dollars is the
estimate placed on the value of the
films produced in this city in a
year.
"That is approximately equal to
the entire value of the orange crop
of Southern California.
"The 40 plants in which the pic-
tures are made are valued at $12,-
265,000, and the payrolls show an
employment of more than 10,000 per-
sons who earn more than $20,000,-
000 annually.
"This is an industry that any city
may envy. Who knows of another
business centered in any American
city that represents a combination of
so much capital invested in so val-
uable an output?
"Los Angeles has too many at-
tractions to have her reputation de-
pend upon one, but no other of its
features is more valuable as a
source of publicity than the output
of her motion picture studios-"
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London, Eng. — The controversy
between Stoll Film Co., Ltd. and
Goklwyn over the cancellation of the
latter's contract with Stoll continues
here.
Goldwyn is printing advertise-
ments in the trade press asking the
British exhibitor not to judge the
company by the statements issued
by Stoll. The latter in turn is man-
aging to have published advertise-
ments on the opposite page signed
by Jef¥ert Bernard in which Stoll's
position is maintained despite Gold-
wyn's assertions.
When the RITCHEY
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knows that poster to be
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possible to execute.
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Tuesday, January 27, 1920
1^
; House Changes
I Hillsboro, N. D.— The Gem has
keen purchased by Julius Overmore
rom Halverson and Vinje. Will
ake it over Feb. 1.
i
' Galveston, Texas — B. F. Roberts is
managing the Queen. He was man-
iger of the Liberty at Houston.
. Harrisburg, Pa. — ^The lobby of the
Colonial is to be remodeled. C.
;loyd Hopkins is the manager.
f Ottowa, 111. — Clarence Hartford
ias reopened the Star here, follow-
(ig his purchase of both that house
tnd the Ruby Palace from E. P.
iilburn. The latter closed the Star
ipon opening the other theater.
Mobile, Ala. — The Dauphine has
een opened by Robert Sterling.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. — Alterations are
o be made in the Nesbitt.
Columbus, Ohio. — F. W. Postle
md R. J. Trowbridge have pur-
chased the Victor, Livingston Ave.
nd 66th St., a 1,500 seat house for-
aerly owned by E. F, Schatzman.
St. Louis, Mo. — ^William Appel
las leased the Yale, 3700 Minnesota
We., to the Yale Amusement Co.,
or a term of five years with the
irivilege of five years more or an
'ption to purchase the property at
given figure within one year dat-
ng from the original lease.
I San Haba, Texas— W. C. Dofflc-
tteyer will improve the Majestic, in-
Ireasing seating capacity to 650.
Three Forks, Montana — Homer
fhompson has purchased the Ruby
lere from Mr. and Mrs. Waddcll.
Thompson was formerly superin-
endent of nine schools here.
I New Orleans, La. — The Mecca is
o be enlarged and work on the re-
nodelling of the structure will be
jegun early in February. Frank R.
'ieiderich, manager.
[ Alvin, Texas — Phyllys Altman and
ames Millings of Houston have
puchased the Star, the oldest mo-
'ion picture house here from Woods,
jlaymond and Spurgeon.
. Rochester, N. Y. — Mrs. Gertrude
lichley is to head the Lyons Amuse-
nent Co. which will be formed here
hortly. The firm will have a cap-
tal of $30,000 divided into shares
if $50 each.
Neilsville, Wis.— P. E. Smith has
bought the Badger from W. D. Mar-
tin.
Kankakee, 111. — Luna Amusement
Co., has purchased the lease of the
Gaiety and will reopen it on Jan.
20.
Oconto, 111. — A. L. Robarge, who
owns the Lyric and Majestic a|t
Wausau and the Grand at Merrill,
has taken over the Gem.
Trenton, N. J. — The Trent re-
opened here very recently, after
having been completely remodeled
and redecorated. ,
Hartford, Conn. — The Bristol here
has been transferred to Julius Nus-
enfell, Herman W. Walder and
George Walder, of Bridgeport, by
the Fuer-Saperstein Enterprises.
Amsterdam, N. Y. — E. S. Hoag
has sold the Orpheum to Thomas
B. Shelley and Edward J. Windbiel.
Oakland, Cal. — Lee Wilson has
sold the Clement to H. Y. Herond,
who formerly managed the Park
here.
San Jose, Cal. — R. N. Jones has
purchased from A. G. Clapp, the
Lyric, a second run house of promi-
nence.
Los Angeles, Cal. — F. Dorner has
sold to George Diehl, the Sunbeam,
situated on Pasadena Avenue.
Holtville, Cal. — Manahan Broth-
ers have bought the Arcade, for-
merly under the management of
Houseman Bros.
Los Angeles, Cal. — The Russell
Amusement Co. has taken over the
Normandie which will be completely
remodeled and will open under a
new name.
Austin, Tex. — Lewis Hancock has
ssumed charge of the Hancock The-
ter, relieving C. W. A. MacCor-
lack.
Abilene, Tex. — Jean Finley is man-
ging the Mission. He was for-
lerly a publicity man for the Hul-
ey-Lynch forces.
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Oscar E. Wo-
rock has leased the Temple for a
jng period of years. He is redecor-
ting the house.
Milhauser Directing Hansen
Bertram Milhauser is directing
Juanita Hansen in "The Mad Talon"
a serial for Pathe.
Book "Pollyanna" for Three Weeks
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Cleveland, Ohio — Mary Pickford's
in "Pollyanna" has been booked for
three weeks at the Euclid, Loew's
largest house in this city.
Baron C. de Daue Coming Here
Baron C. de Daue will arrive in
New York on the Lafayette this
week. He is the director of the
Royal Film Co., Paris and will sell
here, Louis Mercanton's production,
"The Call of the Blood."
Logue Cutting New Fischer Film
Charles Logue is now cutting a
new feature produced by A. Hv
Fischer in the studios in New Ro-
chelle. The film is based on the
play "Clothes Make the Man."
Busch Sees Big Times Ahead
Briton N. Busch of Republic pre-
dicts that the next five years will be
the biggest yet in the motion picture
industry.
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New Theaters
Hutchinson, Kan. — Columbia Real-
& Amusement Co. has plans for
iro-story brick and terra cotta
)use, to cost $100,000. A $25,000
pe organ will be installed.
Detroit, Mich. — Riviera Theater
0. will erect a house seating 2,519
1 Grand River Ave., between Maple-
ood and Linsdale Aves.
Baltimore, Md.— The Roland Park
Dmmunity Service plans a motion
cture house here.
Rupert, Idaho — Ward Wilson will
lild a new house seating 770 at a
ist of $50,000. A similar sum will
spent on another theater by
eorge Dunn.
Gloucester, Mass. — The Strand,
ating 1,800, will open soon Joseph
Bloomberg is the owner of the
mse
Lake Charles, La. — A new house is
be built here by Julius Detzcr. It
11 cost about $30,000.
Salem, Mass. — John E. and Wil-
m H. Keen of this city have pur-
ased two plots with buildings here
r the erection of another theater,
ley are members of the Keen
■others organization which owns
s Federal, Salem and Empire hero
well as the Colonial, Haverhill.
Alton, Pa. — The Rivoli here has
en opened by Harry Paco ind
ke Bouma of Orange City. Bouma
11 manage the house.
Ontario, Can. — The Zakor Broth-
J, owners of the Princess, Chat-
m, are planning to erect a new
usee, seating 1,200. Construction
trk will be begun early in 1920.
W^heeling, W. Va. — A new thca-
seating 1,500 is to be erected at
oundsvfille. The Strand Theater
rp. wil finance the construction.
A.theng, iGa. — James F. Shehan«
II build a new theater here cost-
r $200,000. Ground has already
en broken for the house, to be
lied the Palace, which will be
idy in June.
Cincinnati, O. — The Palace here
11 open shortly, with a seating
pacity of 2,700. A. W. Wallo is
tnager.
Toccau, Ga. — Ground has been
oken and work is progressing rap-
y upon the theater being built
the Burton S. Teasley Theater
ndicate, owning and operating ft
ain of houses in the state. The
w structure will seat 600. The
ening is set for next March.
Memphis, Tenn. — W. Roberts,
nager of the Princess, has plans
a new house to be completed
the Spring, to have a seating
)acity of 1,000 and to cost
1,000.
il
Prosser, Wash. — B. J. Pascius,
owner of Princess, will build new
house to take name of old one.
Wenatchee, Wash. — The Liberty
has been opened here. The house
cost in the neighborhood of $150,000.
Port Arthur, Texas — A Lake
Charles, La. architect has completed
the blueprints for the Julius Deutzer
motion picture theater and opera
house for this city. The theater
will cost about $30,000.
Billings, Montana.— E. O'Keefe
will manage the new $150,000 house
which is to be built here to seat
1.400.
Philadelphia, Pa.— William A. Hill
will erect a $30,000, one story brick
film house here.
Salt Lake City, Utah — Ground for
a new $20,000 house has been broken
here.
Norfolk, Neb— H. J. Howard will
erect a house seating 1,200 and cost-
ing $75,000.
Wheeling, Wa. Va. — Reported here
that Albert M- Schenck is to head
a concern which will erect a new
motion picture house at Market St.
between 11th and 12th Sts.
Kokomo, Ind. — A new house has
been opened here by Frank Heller
who operates a chain of houses in
this state.
Corsicana, Tex. — Plans completed
for the erection of a theater to be
built by a stock company of local
citizens. Its capacity will be 1,060
with a roof garden capacity of 1,-
100. The cost will be $75,000.
Sipe Springs, Tex. — ^W. L. Smith
and J. L. Scroggins have let con-
tract for a $10,000 theater with seat-
ing capacity of 600. Work will be-
gin soon.
Arctic, R. I. — A new house with a
capacity of 1,500 will be erected
here by Henry McMahon and A. A.
Spitz.
Albany, N. Y. — A. E. Merriman
will operate a new house to be built
shortly It will seat 800 and will be
known as the Avon.
Toledo, O. — Abe Horwitz, presi-
dent of the Community Amusement
Co., is planning to erect houses in
various sections of Toledo.
Chicago May Tax All Businesses
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — A tax of approximately
$100 on every concern doing bus-
iness in Chicago in order to lift the
city out of financial difficulties, is
threatened.
Mintz in Charge of Serials
N. J. Mintz has been placed in
charge of the Hallmark serials. For-
merly on sales end of the Clark
Cornelius Chaplins.
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The Greatest Sporting Event of the Decade
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On Broadway
Rialto— Mary Pickford, "Polly-
anna."
Rialto Magazine.
Paramount, Post scenic, "The
Cloud."
Sunshine comedy, "Roaring Lions
and Tender Hearts."
RivoiHi— Alice Brady, "The Fear
Market."
Rivoli Pictorial.
Bruce scenic, "The Wanderlust."
Christie comedy, "Save Me, Sadie."
Strcmd — Constance Talmadge,
"Two Weeks."
Strand Topical Review.
Truex comedy, "The Night of the
Dub."
Capitol— Mabel Normand, "Pinto."
Capitol News.
Stage Women's War Relief Pic-
ture.
Universal comedy, "Naughty Lions
and Wild Men."-
Moss' Broadway — Marion Davies,
"The Cinema Murder."
Cleveland Bronner's Revue.
Brooklsm Strand — Constance Tal-
madge, "Two Weeks."
New York — Today: Maurice Tour-
neur's, "Victory."
Wednesday: George Walsh, "The
Shark."
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — The Will Rogers
company has gone to Santa Cruz,
among the big redwoods to make
some of the exteriors for "Seven
Oaks." Mr. Rogers is supported by
the following players: his four year
old son Jimmie; Irene Rich, Lionel
Belmore, Raymond Hatton, Bert
Sprotte, Nick Cogley and Sydney
DeGrey.
Herman C- Raymaker will hence-
forth handle the entire direction pf
comedies featuring Hank Mann, ac-
cording to Morris R. Schlank, pro-
ducer. Fred C. Windemier, who un-
til recently alternated with Ray-
maker as the comedian's director.
Thursday: J. Warren Kerrigan,
"Live Sparks."
Friday: Bessie Barriscale, "The
Luck of Geraldine Laird."
Friday: Harry Carey, "Marked
Men."
Saturday: Alice Brady, "The Fear
Market."
Sunday: Nazimova, "Stronger
Than Death."
Next Week
Strand— Will Rogers, "Water,
Water, Everywhere."
Rivoli— Wallace Reid, "Double
Speed."
Riilto — Douglas Mac Lean and
Doris May, "What's Your Husband
Doing?"
Brooklyn Strand — Nell Shipman,
"Back to God's Country."
Capitol— Viola Dana, "The Willow
Tree."
Lester S. Tobias has left Robert-
son-Cole to accept a position as
Realart Sales Representative for
Connecticut. He opened Mutual's
first exchange in Connecticut five
years ago.
"Nothing a Year" has been select-
ed by B. A. Rolfe as Olive Tell's
next production for Jans Pictures.
The title of the story is from the pen
of Charles Belmont Davis.
has left the company for another
field.
The fourth two-reel comedy for
Paramount, "A Tough Tenderfoot,"
under Al St. John's eight-a-year
contract has been completed and
subtitled.
Mitchell Lewis is making prepar-
ations for his first Metro starring
production, Jack ondon's "Burning
Daylight."
Malcolm S. Boylan has resi{
from the Universal publicity sta
become general exploitation dire
for G. B. Samuelson, Ltd.
Charmion London, widow of '
late novelist, has joined the r;
of writers for the screen. He ','
Bosworth will star in one of
stories.
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Some Difference
burgh Exhibitor Pays $2,500 for
ature but Only $2 for Comedy
xliibitors will have to realize
n the next year that they will
be unable to secure comedies
other short subjects for little
o money as they have in the
" says Pat Dowling, represen-
e of the Christie Film Co., who
impleting in the East a tour of
important exchange centers of
;ountry.
ccording to program and inde-
ent dealers in all of the ex-
ge centers, a few of the large
ibutors have heretofore prac-
y given away their short stuff
rder to help them make con-
3 on feature productions. Now
known that at least one large
buting company is unloading
y all of its prices. A glaring
pie of the practise was recently |
n in Pittsburgh where a lead-
louse booked a big feature for
} for the week, and in searching
t for a subject to balance the
ram, selected a one reel Chris-
)medy. The house manager felt
when the independent dealer
ed to book the one-reeler at
ate of $2 per day!
"^ith the demand for short sub-
of all kinds, and with the ter-
tion of certain well known
Is, it is expected that within
ear, high class short attractions
lot be available except at prices
will be self-supporting to the
dies. In other words, film
rs are putting the short stuff
s own merits and selling it as
In the Courts
Tlie Fortuol Film Corp. has been
sued in the Supreme Court by M.
de Miguel & Co., of Barcelona,
Spain, for $20,000 damages. The
complaint alleges that in August
last the defendants delivered an in-
voice purporting to cover a ship-
ment of films, reciting that the de-
fendant had shipped three' Blue
Ribbon pictures, "Don Caesar de
Bazan," "The Bait," and "The Fly-
ing Twins." When the shipment
was opened in Spain it was found
to contain "old and damaged films
of no value and not the Blue Rib-
bon films which are of great value."
The plaintiff in reliance of defend-
ant's alleged false representation
paid $9,948 for the films and claims
to have been damaged in the sum
sued for.
Republic Names Releases
_ring January Republic is re-
g "The Amazing Woman," with
Clifford and "The Blue Pearl,"
Edith Hallor.
February, the Edward Jose
iction, "Mothers of Men" will
ven its initial showing. Others
'The Girl of the Sea," with
Hilburn and Chester Barnett,
dith Sterling in "The One Way
" the first of the two-reelers
Villiam J. Flynn and Jackie
iers in "Dad's Girl."
iited exchanges released "A
lie in Souls," a Triangle pro-
)n on Jan. 25. "Tiger Girl,"
Lillian Gish will go out Feb. 15.
Supreme Court Justice Giegerich
has granted a rehearing in the suit
of Darcy & Wolford, Inc., as owner
of the play, "The Tidal Wave," for
an injunction restraining William
Stoermer from taking that name for
a film play. Justice Giegerich had
dismissed the complaint on the
ground that if the Stoermer play
showed a tidal wave the defendant
was justified in using a title which
would be descriptive of the play.
In granting the rehearing Justice
Giegerich said it had been urged
that under his decision there would
be no protection for such titles as
"The Girl of the Golden West,"
"The Gold Diggers," 'Son-Daugh-
ter," or "One Night in Rome." The
court said that all he meant to say
was "the use of words properly de-
scriptive of things or the actual
names of things should not be barred
to persons who desire to make and
exhibit pictures of such things."
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
"Eyes of the Soul"
starring Elsie Ferguson
"Sinners"
starring Alice Brady
"Cup of Fury"
written by Rupert Hughes
"The Great Shadow"
starring Tyrone Power
Julian Solomon, Sr. Dead
Philadelphia — Julian M. Solomon,
Sr. father of Julian M. "King" Solo-
mon of Master Films, Inc., New
York is dead.
ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
AT LIBERTY
Orchestra Conductor of exper-
ience and reputation for pre-
paring and conducting musical
scores at Liberty January 25th.
Present employer changing pol-
icy to vaudeville and pictures.
Will go anywhere but must be
guaranteed a large enough or-
chestra to make it a feature on
a program. Only first class of-
fers considered. References and
recommendations from present
employer who is one of most
widely known owners and ex-
hibitors in the country.
Box, A-16, WID'S DAILY
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Sunday Closing
and Censorship
Censorship for New York?
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — A motion picture
censorship bill backed by some of
the reform interests of the State will
be introduced in the Legislature
shortly. The provisions calling prin-
cipally for censorship under the di-
rection of the state board of regents,
will be similar to those in a bill of
last year, which failed to pass in the
Senate. Last year's bill was spon-
sored by Assemblyman John W.
Slacer of Buffalo.
Whether there will be other bills
introduced providing for state cen-
sorship of the movies, will depend
largely on the decision of the com-
mittee of the state mayors' confer-
ence which is now investigating the
necessity of such legislation. There
will be a hearing on the subject in
Albany in February before reporting
to the State Conference of Mayors
which will be also held in Albany
late in February.
Would Ban Immoral Films
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Washington — Immoral motion pic-
tures films would be barred from in-
terstate commerce under a bill just
reported by the House Judiciary
Committee.
Republic Changes in the Field
George R. Meeker, sales director
of Republic has appointed Paul
Bush, manager of the Chicago office.
Fred Salinger, former manager of
the Pittsburgh branch has been made
manager of the New York Ex-
change. E. J. McCurty, formerly a
salesman at the Pittsburgh office has
been appointed as manager of that
office succeeding Salinger.
Olcott With Goldwyn
Sydney Olcott, one of the direct-
ors of the old school who went to
Ireland for Kalem some years ago
has been signed by Goldwyn to di-
rect. He will produce on the coast.
T. Roy Barnes in Hughes' Film
T. Roy Barnes, will appear in
"Scratch Your Back," which Gold-
wyn will shortly place in produc-
tion.
Tampa, Fla. — W. L. Jones is the
supervisor of the Grand which is
now open. Dan Drew is managing
the house.
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New Exhibitor Bodies
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Two new exhibitor or-
ganizations have sprung into being.
One is the Interstate Exhibitors
Corp. capitalized at $10,000. Incor-
porators are: J. A. Osborne, C. D.
Bailey, B. Dinzer of New York.
The other organization is the Un-
ited Exhibitors Ass'n of New York.
This company is capitalized at $25,-
000 and has as its incorporators:
A. V. Lowenhaupt, P. E. Robb and
W. J. Lawrence all of New York.
John Halliday who played oppos
Norma Talmadge in her fori
coming First National productic
"The Woman Gives," will appear
"The Love Expert," opposite Cc
stance Talmadge.
Sloman to Direct for Metro
Edward Sloman will direct "Burn-
ing Daylight" first of the Jack Lon-
don stories to be made by C. E.
Shurtleff, Inc. for Metro. Mitch
Lewis will be starred.
Carbondale, 111. — The new Bartb
here will be opened on Feb. 1.
Herbert Steiner has been ma
manager of the Selznick Bro
studio. He was formerly assists
to the manager of the Fort LI
studio.
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Ray With A. S. Kane
Noted Star Will Soon Produce for
Arthur S. Kane Pictures Corp.
Charles Ray is the first big asset
of the newly formed Arthur S. Kane
Pictures Corp. By the arrangement
all the pictures of this star will be
presented by the Arthur S. Kane
Pictures Corp. for First National re-
lease. Through a deal made a year
ago, the distribution of the Charles
Ray pictures following the comple-
tion of his contract with Thos. H.
Ince was placed for a long time to
come with the First National or-
ganization.
Kane's corporation will handle
Ray's business with the releasing
concern and will supervise every
New York activity of the star.
Books, plays and other screen ma-
terial to be purchased for Ray's
use will be contracted for through
the Kane offices.
Negotiations to bring the former
president of Realart and the First
National star together were started
weeks ago. This was the principal
reason for Kane's trip to the Coast.
White Explains Board's Duties
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — What is considered
the largest single gathering of mo-
tion picture men in this territory
took place Monday afternoon when
approximately 130 exchange man-
agers and their assistants, members
of the recently organized Motion
Picture Bureau of the Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce attended a
luncheon at which Harry M. White,
chairman outlined the functions of
the Board, in detail. Virtually the
entire Board of Directors of the
Stanley Company of America were
on hand.
Doro With Pioneer
Marie Doro will be seen on the
Pioneer program.
Godfrey Tearle will be seen oppo-
site Miss Doro in the first of the
series while James McKay is di-
rector. Pioneer will release the pro-
ductions through its series of co-
operative exchanges.
Goldwyn After "Big Six"
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that F. J. Godsol is very active with
regard to securing the "Big Six" pro-
duct for Goldwyn release.
Keith battled valiantly, but the Chinese swarmed in upon him from
every side. From "The River's End," by James Oliver Curwood, a First
National picture directed by Marshall Neilan. — Advt.
Rothacker in E^st
Will Build Big Laboratory i Long
Island Starting in Spr
{Special to WW'S DAIj.
Chicago — Watterson R. R
er left yesterday for the Coast . .»^ j
he will remain until about Feb. 10
when he will leave for New York to
see that the preparatory work rela-
tive to his new laboratory on Long
Island is carried out. The "lab" will
be located near the new Famous
Players studio and the studio which
Nathan Burkan and his associates
are building. Work on the plant
will be started in March or April,
and it is expected that the plant will
be completed by the summer.
Going West
J. ||. Kempner and Associates Ex-
f pected in Los Angeles
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — J. L. Kempner, who
produced "Lest We Forget" and
was interested in "The Better Ole,"
Louis Jacobson and an attorney
named Millard Ellison, all of New
\ork, are expected here in the early
future. It is understood that they
represent considerable Eastern cap-
ital and are trying to arrange for the
services of several well known stars
and directors.
Ince Coming East
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported that
Thomas H. Ince, president and gen-
eral manager of the "Big Six" and
J. Parker Read will leave for the
East in about 10 days or two weeks.
More Stock Listings
Application has been made to the
Board of Governors of the New York
Stock Exchange to list the issue of
$20,000,000 8 per cent, cumulative
convertible preferred stock of Fa-
■ mous Players and 250,000 shares of
common stock, no par value.
Tucker Case Argued
Judge Platzek Reserves Decision —
Some of the Points Presented
Judge Platzek in the Supreme
Court, Part I, yesterday heard the
argument in the George Loane Tuck-
er suit against Mayflower Photoplay
Corp. and Famous Players-,Lasky'
Corp. for the granting of a tempore
ary injunction to restrain Famous'
Players-Lasky from distributing
"The Miracle Man" further except in
exact compliance with the terms of
the contract for the distribution of,
that production and for a temporary
injunction against the Mayflower
Photoplay Corp. to keep them from
interfering with him in the comple-!
tion of his second production, "Lad-;
ies Must Live," and for a temporary'
injunction against both of the de-
fendants to keep them from interfer-
ing with him in securing other em-
ployment.
Isaac Malevinsky, of O'Brien, Male-
vinsky and Drisooll, for Mr. Tucker
(Stated that he found in the affidavii-
submitted by Mr. Flinn of Famous Play-
ers that Mr. Flinn admitted the obliga-
tion due Mr. Tucker whereas Mr. Wolper
of tlie Mayflower Photoplay Corp. de-
nied the obligation to Mr. Tucker claim-
ing that although the contract provided
that George Loane Tuclcer should be ad-
vertised that it was only for the benefit
of Mayflower and not for the benefit ol
George Loane Tucker.
Alfred Beekman, representing Mayflow-
er, cited an abrogation contract signed
by Mr. Tucker upon the occasion of th(
drafting of a new contract between May
flower and Tucker which was effectlvi
June 9, this abrogation contract being
for the purpose of abrogating the pre-
vious Mayflower-Tucker agreements. Ii,
answering this claim Mr. Malevinsky foi
Mr. Tucker, presented the argument tha
this abrogation contract had no relatioi
whatever to the distribution contrac
since all of Mr. Tucker's contracts witl
Mayflower were made in compliance witl
the distribution contract of Famoui
Players-Lasky thereby protecting Mr
Tucker as to "his exploitation rights pro
vjded for in the distribution contract.
E. N. Zoline, representing Famous
Players-Lasky, presented the technics
point that because the Mayflower-Famou
Players-Lasky contract was made unde
the seal of the respective corporations
Mr. Tucker could not be a third part
thereto, also arguing that there was u
consideration for Famous Players-Lask
{Continued on Page 2)
Morris 111 With "Flu"
Sam E. Morris, general manage
of Select is at home ill with th
"flu."
Realart Films at Resorts
Charles C. Ritz has closed a co^
tract with Realart whereby the la'
ter's film will be shown at reso:
hotels.
Wednesday, January 28, 1920
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
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Goldwyn 31 32 31^
Loew's, Inc. 301^ 31 31
Triangle Film M M M
United Pict. Prod. 15^ 16 16
World Film — — 1
Fresno Operators Want Increase
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Fresno, Cal. — Members of the lo-
cal Motion Picture Operators Union
have presented a demand for $70 a
week beginning Feb. 15. At present
the scale is $42.50, a week. The new
scale is for an eight hour day with
$2.50 a hour for overtime work.
COMING
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Marie Dressier
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
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Directed by MACK SENNETT
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Tucker Case Argued
{Continued from Page 1)
granting any right.s to Mr. Tucker. Mr.
Malevinsky in rebuttal set forth various
cases justifying his contention regard-
ing the legal status of the case and pre-
sented a very large mass of evidence to-
gether VFith lengthy replying affidavits
for the consideration of the court where-
upon Judge Platzek took the case under
advisement reserving decision as to the
temporary inji:nction until he might
have time to examine the voluminous
papers.
The defendants did not present any
exhibits relative to advertising.
In explaining the manner in which the
woluminous exhibits of the plaintiff had
been arranged, Mr. Malevinsky pointed
out that because Famous Players-Lasky
had distributed newspaper cuts, stories
and other exliibition matter, omitting Mr.
Tucker's name, these pieces of publicity
had been printed ijiany millions of times
in the past few montlis. Several thous-
and clippings of individual instances of
publication, one from each paper, were
presented to the court together with
samples of lithographs that did not con-
tain Mr. Tucker's name, with a letter
stating that 295,000 of these had been
purchased by Famous Players from the
National Printing and Engraving Co. It
was also stated in the papers that a tre-
mendous quantity of lithographs not
bearing Mr. Tucker's name were pur-
chased from the Morgan Lithograph Co.
by the Famous Players-Laslcy Corp.
It is just as easy to paste
up one kind of a poster as
another^ The only dis-
advantage that comes
■with the use of RITCHEY
postea:^ lies in the fact
that it takes longer to
count the resultant box-
office receipts.
RITCHEY
UTHO. COKV.
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Against Percentages
Maryland Exhibitors Not in Favor
of That Kind of Bookings
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Baltimore, Md. — The Exhibitors
League of Maryland, at an annual
meeting just held passed a resolu-
tion requesting exhibitors not to
book on a percentage basis on the
ground that producers will know
what business the exhibitor does and
thus go to an opposition theater
with their productions if necessary.
Sam Berman of the New York
Exhibitors League addressed the
meeting on screen advertising. The
Maryland body is now sending a
form letter to all its members ad-
vising them not to sign for industrial
reels unless paid for it or the Ford
Weekly, distributed by Goldwyn.
A list of exhibitors was forwarded
to the Governor from which one will
be selected to act on the Censor
Board. The Governor before his
election promised to appoint an ex-
hibitor if elected.
The following officers were re-
elected: E. B. McCurdy, president;
Thos. D. Goldberg, vice-president;
William E. Stumpf, secretary; Louis
Rome, treasurer and Morris A.
Rome, attorney. Board of Directors:
F. H. Durkee, F. A. Hornig, L. J.
Schlichter, Walter Pacy, Charles
Hicks, Ben Cluster, W. E. Stumpf
and the president and vice-president.
Legislative committee: Messrs. Red-
dish, Hornig and Durkee.
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The Greatest Sporting Event of the Decade
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HOIJOKKN, N. J.— 271 saved from death
at seal S. S. Northern I'aciflc arrives
with passengers rescued from sinking:
transport I'owliatan in tlie worst gales
;in many years.
' SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS— Investigate
affairs in Mexico. U. S. Senate Commit-
tee headed by Senator Fall, visits bor-
der to get first-hand information on
trouble along Kio Grande.
TULALIP, WASH.— "Pole" record of
Indian tribe. William Shelton, instruc-
tor at U. S. Indian scliool, carves his-
tory of natives on Totem pole.
REBUILDING IN FRAN CE— Devas-
tated France lives again. After five
years of sorrow and desolation, life be-
gins anew amidst the ruins left by the
war. Exclusive pictures.
NEWPORT, N. H. — Learn how to ski I
It sure is great sport — after you learn
how not to fall. Scenes at New Eng-
land's big winter carnival.
BURSTING HIS OWN BUBBLE— Giv-
ing him Ills medicine.
PANAMA, C. Z. — British warship pass-
es through Panama — H. M. S. New Zea-
land, famous as tlie agship of Lord Jel-
licoe, visits canal zone.
The President of Panama pays a visit
to the warship.
CHICAGO, ILL. — Fight the influenza
epidemic! Mindful of the disastrous re-
land, famous as the flagship of Lord Jel-
are quick to take steps to check spread
I of "flu."
Dr. Robertson, Commissioner of Health
in Chicago.
Tliere is a great need for nurses to help
the campaign.
The nature of the disease ts Investi-
gated at the Bacteriologlear a,aDoratory
by injecting samples of sputa in mice.
Local authorities have pr^p«tre<t » vac-
cine which they hope will relieve condi-
tions greatly.
In New York City, t4i» Kea Cross
quickly sets to work to make up gauze
masks for emergency.
You can help check the "flu" if you
suits two years ago, officials everyvvnere
tod
ay
Lease Alhambra Site
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Indianapolis, Ind. — Charles H. Ol-
son, Edward G. Sourbier, Eugene
Marks and others who make up the
Alhambra Realty Co. and Central
jAmusement Co. who own the Alham-
"^^rz., have taken over a 99 year lease
iifon the site of the house from Fred
. C. Dickens. Several years ago, a
IS year lease was taken. Some ad-
iditional frontage has been purchased,
also.
Andrews to Sail With Osso
Charlton Andrews, who has sold
lis latest play, "Ladies Night" to
A.1 Woods, who will produce it short-
y, will accompany Adolphe Osso
this week when he sails for France.
Andrews will take charge of the
scenario and continuity departments
n the new Osso offices in Paris.
Cunningham Joins First National
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb. — Lloyd Cunningham
, las been added to the First National
SB* jxchange, as director of advertising
fnd exploitation.
New Jekyll and Hyde
Pioneer will make a screen version
of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with
Sheldon Lewis in the leading role.
This is interesting in view of the
fact that Famous Players have under
way an elaborate screen version of
the same story with John Barry-
more in the leading role.
Lapworth With Goldwyn
Charles Lapworth, recently asso-
ciated with Charles Chaplin will have
charge of Goldwyn's advertising and
publicity abroad. He is expected to
sail, on the 28th for England to-
gether with A. George Smith, gen-
eral representative for Europe.
Silz Returns
Rene Silz, American representa-
tive of the Les Film Albert Dulac
of Paris, France, has just returned
from France after a four months'
trip. Mr. Silz will in a few days
give a report on film conditions in
France.
New Story for Character Pictures
Character Pictures have purchased
the story "Forty Below" a tale of
the northwest by Craig Johnson.
This makes three stories announced
for production by Character.
New State Right Firm
Detroit, Mich. — Commonwealth
Pictures Corp. with offices in the
Joseph Mack Building, is a new
state right firm established.
I HERBERT
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ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
AT LIBERTY
Orchestra Conductor of exper-
ience and reputation for pre-
paring and conducting musical
scores at Liberty January 25th.
Present employer changing pol-
icy to vaudeville and pictures.
Will go anywhere but must be
guaranteed a large enough or-
chestra to make it a feature on
a program. Only first class of-
fers considered. References and
recommendations from present
employer who is one of most
widely known owners and ex-
hibitors in the country.
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Wednesday, January 28, 1920
MacManus Down With "Flu"
Edward MacManus, producer of
"The Lost Battalion" is suffering
from an attack of the "flu."
Baum of Cincinnati in Town
Louis Baum, manager of the Cin-
cinnati Exchange of Universal is in
town. He will return home shortly.
More Theaters for Saenger
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
New Orleans, La. — Saenger
Amusement Co. has taken over the
Sugar theater at Monroe, La. It
will be remodeled.
The company will build a house
to cost $500,000 in Shreveport and
will remodel the Isis in Houston,
Tex. which has been taken over.
Woman Gets $4,100 Damages
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mrs. Erma Johnson
McAllister was awarded $4,100 dam-
ages in the suit brought against J.
W. Early and the Oakley Super-
Quality Prod. Inc.
Mrs. McAllister stated that Early
promise to make a star of her.
Dallas to Have $100,000 House
(Special to WID'S T>A[LY)
Dallas, Tex. — P. J. Cameron and
T. P. Finigan will erect a house at
a cost of $100,000.
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box-office thunderbolt of the new year!
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BRING PASSENGERS OFF S. S.
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I ciftc conies into port ot New York with
271 persons taken from sister transport
I held helpless for days in a North Atlan-
tic Gale — A. E. F. conting;ent home.
TEST A NE\V NAVY TRIPLANE—
New three wingred Sperry seaplane is
I sent out to make a try out at Rockaway
' Station.
DANCE ON FRENCH BATTLESHIP
— Officers of the Joan D'Arc entertain
people of New Orleans — sailors have a
little dance of their own.
THRILLS ON TOBOGGAN SLIDE—
Holiday throngs take hilarious rides over
snowy Duff'erin Terrace course at carni-
val in Quebec.
RHODE ISLAND BATTLES DRYS—
Littlest state brings case against valid-
ity of 18th amendment claiming it in-
fringes state sovereignity.
THE END OF THE GASOLINE TRAIL
— AVhere the junkman waits for limou-
sines and runabouts; that have their day
of usefulness — the hammer hang at a
Chicago yard.
CAMP FIRE LIGHTS NIGHT FROLIC
— Skaters do thrilling stunts by the
light of the blazing logs at Cleveland, O.
FAMOUS CATCHER IS GOOD SHOT
— Ivy Wingo who was stair I in four
games of the World Series goes out with
dogs and gun at Norcross, Ga. .
MILLION E<?GS IN SHIP'S CARGO—
Empress of Russia drops anchor at
Vancouver, B. C. and longshormen very
gently unload 100,000 craves.
KEEPING PEACE ON THE RIO
GRANDE — Texas Rangers and Fiscales
mounted police of Mexico ride interna-
tional patrol at Ysleta, Tex. How the
baby cuts its teeth.
HEADS SECOND LARGEST UNIVER-
SITY—Dr. Davis P. Barrows of the Uni-
versity of California at Berkeley^ poses
for Kinograms.
SAYS PROHIBITION HL4KES US
SMOKE— Sir Cunliflfe Owen, London's to-
bacco king, arrives in New Y'ork.
BIG MACHINE EATS FROM STREETS
— With labor shortage so serious traf-
fic tie up is threatened. Street cleaning
department tries novel method to clean
New York thoroughfares.
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Mills on Trip
B. H. Mills of Alpha Pictures,
Inc., has left on a business trip
through the Middle West. He will
visit the independent exchanges in
Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St.
Louis, Cleveland and Washington.
Adler Back
Bert Adler, exploitation manager
of Realart specials returned to town
yesterday from the West, and will
leave today for Toledo to aid in
putting over "Soldiers of Fortune"
and "The Mystery of the Yellow
Room."
"High Speed," Hallmark has been
booked over the Loew's circuit in
New York.
Sunday Closing
and Censorship
Opposes Blue Law Repeal
(iSpecial to WID'S DAILY)
Louisville, Ky.— Rev. Dunbar H.
Ogden, pastor of the Second Pres-
byterian Church, authorized by
Mayor Smith to call a meeting of
representative citizens to consider
the matter of Sunday entertainment
said he would issue the call after
another conference with the Mayor.
In a speech, Rev. Odgen urged a
campaign against the repeal of the
"Blue Laws."
Record Crowds Attend Shows
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Louisville, Ky. — While the cam-
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We have made for this production a
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with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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performances. Managers regard it
as a demonstation in favor of such
shows, although they admit that
pleasant weather and good bills had
a great deal to do with the large
audiences.
Greensboro, N. C. — Roland Hill
and J. C. Hedgpeth have secured
a long term lease on the Bevill Build-
ing where they will erect another
house. They control two local film
theaters.
Troy, Idaho.— E. P. H. Otterbine
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PRODUCTIONS
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Thursday, January 29, 1920
Price 5 Cent*
Pools Serial Makers
Burston Lines Up Four Other Pro-
ducers— Plans Minimum of Waste
in Manufacturing
Louis Burston, producer of "The
Hawk's Trail," a serial with King
Baggott, says he has perfected a
pooling of interests with four inde-
pendent serial producers with a po-
ential combined output to state
ight buyers 52 weeks a year.
The names of his associates are
)eing kept secret at this time. The
dea in back of the move, however,
vill result in a minimum of produc-
ion waste and an interchange of
deas so as to avoid repetition in
tory materials.
Burston planned coming east, but
e is confined to his home in Cali-
ornia. He will be in New York in
bout three weeks.
Want $1 Weekly for Ford Reel
.Sydney S. Cohen, acting for M. P.
!xhil)itors of N. Y. and affiliated
odies, is protesting 'against th^
ew contract for Ford Weekly,
'ohen has written Ford advising
lat exhibitors will not consent to
ic terms of the contract, whicli
ill cost $52 annually, or $1 an issue.
Cohen classes the Ford Weekly
ith other advertising reels.
Kunsky After Franchise
(Sperifl to WW'S DAILY)
Toronto — It is reported here that
e First National franchise for
astern Canada held by Henry
rouse will be taken over by John
unsky, of Detroit. The latter is a
rst National man.
Local First National officers claim
know nothing about the above re-
irt.
Lehrmann Here
enry Lehrmann, of the Lehr-
'•^"■nn Comedies, is in town, stopping
the Claridge.
Sales Drive on Jewrel Pictures
Universal beginning Sunday will
lugurate a sales drive on Jewel
■tures. The drive will be national
scope and will last two weeks.
Vscher Admits Deal
(Sperinl to TF/D'.Sf DAILY)
Chicago — Nathan Ascher, of the
cher Brothers Circuit, has verified
■ report that Goldwyn Pictures
re bought a half interest in the
cher Brothers houses.
Fox Moving
Practically in New Quarters Next
Week — Exchange to Remain
on 46th Street.
The William Fox organization by
next Monday will, for all practical
purposes, be located in the studio
building on 55th street and 10th ave-
nue. The exchange will continue
in the 46th street building, however.
Many of the departments have al-
ready moved and others are being
moved daily.
The grand housewarming will take
place next May, when the laboratory
will be completed. At that time all
important Fox officials will be on
hand.
"Winnie" Sheehan leaves next
month for Europe, but will return in
time for the celebration.
Arthur James will make several
short trips and may go to England in
March, but this is unlikely, because
he would be on the other side only
a month and his plans call for a
longer stay abroad.
He gazed into her eyes and saw re vealed a secret that made his heart
pound. — From "Polly of the Storm Country," by Grace Miller White
a First National Attraction. — Advt.
Industry Not in Census
No figures relative to the motion picture industry
w^ill appear in the Census now being taken by the
Government.
This developed yesterday in news from Washington.
The fact that the Government will not include any
figures relative to either production or picture theaters,
amount expended or numbers involved, will prove a
tremendous disappointment to a number of executives
who had reason to believe that figures relative to the
industry would appear in the Census of 1920. The
reason given is that the industry "is not a manufactur-
ing industry in the sense of the word as included in
the law."
Andersen Back
Robert Andersen, of Universal, re-
turned to America aboard the Mau-
retania on Tuesday.
Seadler With Kane
Silas Frank Seadler, formerly of
the Realart publicity department, is
now with the Arthur S. Kane Pict-
ures Corp.
Maxwell Milder Back
Maxwell Milder, of the Selznick
foreign department, returned yester-
day from England. Edith Koch, for-
merly L. J.'s private secretary, who
went abroad relative to opening the
Selznick offices, returned last week.
This leaves Joe Plunkett as the sole
executive abroad. He will look
after the various Selznick enter-
prises.
"Romance" Started
Chet Withey started work yester-
day on "Romance" with Doris
Keane. The production is being"
made under the supervision of D. W.
Griffith at the Mamaroneck studios^
Big
A number
associated w
ization, the '
and J. Parke
New York i
two weeks,
directors at
according to
the coast.
Directors Here
of important directors
ith the new Ince organ-
'Big Si-x" will meet Ince
r Read when they reach
n the next ten days or
Two of the important
least will be in town,
a special despatch from
Thursday, January 29, 1920
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Quotations
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United Meets in Rochester.
{Special to If ID'S DAILY)
Rochester, N. Y. — A meeting of
United Picture Theatre exhibitors
was held at the Hayward Hotel here
yesterday. J. A. Berst, president,
and Harry Hall, vice president, at-
tended the meeting. A large num-
ber of exhibitors were present.
COMING
5 GREAT STARS
in a Revival of
"Tillie's
Punctured
Romance"
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Marie Dressier
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
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In the Courts
The Frohman Amusement Corp.
has filed suit in the Supreme Court
against World Film for $25,000. The
complaint alleges that on October 30,
1915, an agreement was made for
the plaintiff to deliver to the de-
fendant negatives of "Body and
Soul," "The Woman in 47," "Then
I'll Come Back to You" and "What
Happened at 22." The defendant
was to pay the plaintiff one-half of
the gross amount collected from the
films and it is alleged that the World
received more than $50,000
Mrs. Alice M. Long and Frank J.
Marion have each filed a suit in the
Supreme Court against W. W. Hod-
kinson, Frederick L. Collins, Hol-
land S. Duell and Raymond Pawley.
The nature of the suits is not shown
by the papers on file.
All Set for Wrestling Match
Jack Cohn has changed his plans
for shooting the Stecher-Caddock
wrestling bout at Madison Square
Garden to-morrow night.
He will use six Sunlight Arc
lamps instead of Wohl lights and
have the arcs changed every hour
so as to eliminate all possibilities of
missing out. The bout is expected
to run several hours, but the cam-
eras will grind every minute of the
period.
Roy Sheldon With Capital
Chicago — Roy Sheldon, who was
identified with the original Reliance
Company and others, will direct a
series of features for Capital, which
has been producing short reel stuf?
to date.
RITCHEY Posters are
same size and shape as
other posters, which is
about all they have in
common.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
406 W. 31>t St.,N.Y., PiMDe Cbebu 8388
Vocal Chorus for Rivoli-Rialto
Hugo Riesenfeld has engaged a
chorus of mixed voices for the Ri-
voli and Rialto. The first perform-
ance will be given on Sunday. There
will be a minimum of 20 voices. .
The Capitol announced earlier in
the week that an ensemble of 76
voices had been engaged for that
theatre, while operettas running
about 55 minutes will be produced
weekly, beginning Sunday.
Blackburn at Claridge
Edward O. Blackburn, productior
manager for Rothacker Film Manu-
facturing Company, Chicago, is ir
town, stopping at the Claridge.
The Sick List
Arthur F. Beck is confined to hi;
home with a cold.
E. J. Hudson, of First National
has been hit by the "flu."
Four Pathe Specials in February
Pathe will release during Febru-
ary the following: Crauford Kent,
"Other Men's Shoes;" June Caprice,
"In Walked Mary;" Sylvia Breamer
and Robert Gordon, "Respectable by
Proxy," and Frank Keenan, "Smoul-
dering Embers."
Katherine Hilliker With Burr
Katherine Hilliker, whose humor-
ous titles in Chester scenics have at-
tracted a good deal of attention, i;
now with Master Films, Inc., pro-
ducers of the "Torchy" comedies
with Johnny Hines. Charles C. Bun
is president of the company.
THE YEAR'S GREATEST "CLEAN
UP" WIRE TODAY!
The Pioneer Film Corporation Has Purchased Exclusive
Motion Picture Rights of
The World's Championship Wrestling Match Between
JOE STECHER
and
EARL CADDOCK
To Be Held at Madison Square Garden, January 30, 1920
The Greatest Sporting Event of the Decade
For State Rights and Direct Bookings Apply Immediately to
PIONEER FILM CORPORATION
130 West 46th Street New York City
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Comedy Unit Expands
Facts and Follies, releasing a ser-
ies of one reel comedies through
Pioneer have reorganized and as a
result will have two companies pro-
ducing.
One will be in charge of Dale
Henshaw and the other, Ralph
Whiteing. Both are now en route
to Jacksonville where they will start
work.
Bernarr McFadden, who heads
the company has appointed John S.
Reilly as personal representative.
Ft. Dodge Rialto Opens
{/Special to WID'S I'AlLY)
Ft. Dodge, Iowa. — W. A. Johnson
owns the New Rialto which has
opened. It was erected at a cost
of $125,000 and seats 1,000.
Wants Site for $250,000 House
Oklahoma City, Okla.— H. C.
Brice has offered $9,996 per year for
a 99 year lease on a site for a house
to cost $250,000. He owns the
Strand recently closed.
Marion Firm Chartered
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Marion
Theater Co. of Marion, owners of
the Lun-Lite and Marion has been
chartered here with a capital of $500,
000. The officers are C. L. Branigan,
president; Alfred Hogston, vice-pres-
ident; Fred Bahr, treasurer, and Wil-
liam Connors, secretary and general
manager. Reported that the firm
will erect a new house in Marion.
:ity
New Firm Organized
Buffalo, N. Y. — Harry Marsey, Al-
bert Becker, Herman Lorence, Hen-
ry C. Price and Harry G. Ess are
respectively president, vice president,
secretary and treasurer of the Gen-
eral Theaters Corp., which v/ill i'.ay
and erect houses in Buffalo. It has
headquarters at the Brisljane Build-
ing. Plans for the erection of the
Coliseum on the cast siile are re-
ported.
Kremer Moves to Bigger Quarters
Victor Kremer Film l<"calures. Inc.
will move from the Longacre to the
Lcavitt Building, where they will
have half the floor.
Kremer returned to New York this
week, after a trip through the ex-
change centers of the United States
and Canada.
Omaha, Neb.— W. L. Baker of
Des Moines has purchased the Bou-
levard.
Iretown, Iowa. — M. L. Mitchel
has sold the Opera House to A. G.
Muir.
I WANT TO BUY
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Showing source of produc-
tion, Native tnethods of
cultivating and harvesting
Stages of preparation of
raw materials —
Packing for export ship-
ment—
200 TO 500 FEET
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FOLLOWING
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Allspice — Oils of Lemon
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— Currants ■ — Vanilla —
French Walnuts — Nut-
megs — ■ Mace — Cloves —
Sugar — Etc. — Etc. —
Also Want Aviator and
Aerial Cameraman for
Work in New York.
Edward O. Blackburn
Representing
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Hotel Claridge New York
Broadway & 44th St.
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equipment of stages, lighting, dressing rooms, offices, etc.
Address Box 10, WID'S DAILY,
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Hoquiam House to Cost $100,000
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Hoquiam, Wash. — Henry New-
man, owner of the Arcade and Lib-
erty here will erect a new house
costing $100,000.
JOE BRANDT—
1600 Broadway, N. Y.
Will give you all the
dope on
KENTUCim
COLONELT
National Film Corp.
of America
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
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PICTURE RIGHTS FOR
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"The Last Laugh,"
By E. W. Hornung
A Raffles Story.
CELEBRATED AtJTHOKS SOC.
Boom 803 Columbia Theatre Bldg.
Tel. Bryant 1511
TVPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
64 West Randolph Street
Chicago, lU^
A Gigantic Picturization of Edgar Rice Burroughs* Latest and Biggest Book
"THE RETURN OF TARZAN"
jIj] Plans for distribution now
pi; being formulated
Address inquiries to
Numa Pictures Corporation
LONGACRE BLDG., Suite 523.5
Phone: Bryant 4416
Thursday, January 29, 1920
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DAIUY
Hawkins Back
F. J. Hawkins of the Producers
icurity Corp. is back in town from
ilifornia.
Reissuing "Skinner's Dress Suit"
Victor Krcnier has revived "Skin-
r's Dress Suit," which Bryant
"ashburn made for Essanay. Will
sold on state right market.
(l New Comedy Star for Pathe
{Upecial to WW'S DAILY)
l.os Angeles — Beatrice La Plante
; ill become a star in a series of ec-
ntric comedies for Pathe, accord-
g to report here. Miss La Plante
as last seen in support of Haya-
twa in "The Beggar Prince."
The local Pathe offices knew noth-
g about the report.
Kelley Going to Washington
W. D. V. Kelley, technical ad-
viser of Priznia leaves for Washino-
ton to-day preparatory to the hear-
ing to be held before the exa.Tiiners
of interference of the United States
Patent Office to-morrow.
The litigation involves iho inven-
tion of colored motion picvures and
is between Prizma and Arthur Her-
nandez of the Colorgraph Labora-
tory, Inc., New Rochelle. Kelley
has retained • J. S. Wooster. New
York and Church and Church,
Washington, as his attorneys in the
matter.
Frederic Thomson and Madge
Evans are now in California pro-
ducing a series of short reel dra-
matic subjects for Prizma. The first
of these is "The Little Match Girl."
Don't Use These Signs
Ivutgers Neilson of Timely Films,
c, producers of "Topics of the
ay" has compiled the following
t of signs actually used by thea-
rs to which patrons go for amuse- |
snt:
Watch Your Wife every night this
:ek.
Mother and I Need You for three
ys beginning Nov. 30th.
Gcradine Farrar supported for the
St time by her husband.
Her Wedding Night every night
is week.
Hampton in New Studio
(Special to PVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood, Cal. — Jesse D. Hamp-
ton Prod, have moved from 1425
Fleming street to the new studio at
7100 Santa Monica Boulevard.
WFR
JHE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY
Directed by Frank Reicher
The "paper" — a striking 24-sheet, two
sixes, two threes and three kinds of ones
— banners, business-compelling, talk-cre-
ating "snipes," slides and newspaper lay-
outs are MORE reasons why everybody
in your town will soon be talking about
"EMPTY ARMS." Midnight oil has
been burned to make the campaign a
KNOCK-OUT.
IT IS!
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES, INC.
(Exclusive Selling Agents)
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
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Keenan in Baltimore
Frank Keenan is in Baltimore with
Ed Wynn, his son-in-law. Mr. Kee-
nan couldn't wait until son-in-law's
new play reached New York, so he
went down there to see it.
Baremore in New Quarters
R. W. Baremore, publicity head
for United Pictures, is now on the
eleventh floor of the Brokaw Build-
ing. Permanent headquarters there.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broaidway New York
LOUIS SHERWIN
Continuity
Screen Gutting and Titling
Now Assistant
to
J. G. Hawks
of
Goldwyn
Author of
"BONDS OF LOVE"
for
Pauline Frederick
Eight Years dramatic critic New
York Globe, contributor Ameri-
can, Metropolitan, Smart Set,
Vanity Fair and other magazines.
Latest Chaplin Sales
Five Chaplin reissues sold by Vic-
tor Kremer to Herman Rifkin of
Boston, Independent Masterfilms,
Inc. for Michigan; Essenel Prod, for
Ohio; all except "Burlesque;" Eas-
tern Canada, David Amus. Enter-
prises.
Install Equipment in Church
Ashtabula, O. — Motion .iintiire
equipment has been installed in the
First Presbyterian Church basement
where films will be exhibited here-
after.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
There are 30 Reasons
why you should book,
"The
Screaming
Shadow"
REASON No. 27
Booking a Ben Wilson Serial
Is the same to Mr. Exhibitor
as a receipt of deposit from the
bank. Watch for Reason No. 28
to-morrow.
BEN WILSON
PRODUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL CITY CAL.
Released through
HALLMARK PICTURES
130 W. 46th Street NEW YORK ^i
Foreign Rights cootrolled by Apollo Trading Corp.. 220 W. 48th St.
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Abrams Explains
Tells of Securing Minneapolis Audi-
torium for "Big Four" Product —
Row With Ruben & Finkelstein
Hiram .Shrams, i^cncral manager
of United Artists, explained yester-
day the split between his organiza-
tion and Ruhen and Finkelstein, of
Minneapolis.
Aljrams stated that "I'ollyanna"
had been booked for Minneapolis by
R. and F. The latter encreavored to
secure the film for Duluth, where
L'nited Artists had previously closed
a contract. R. and F., stated .Abrams,
wanted to secure the film for Dnluth
because they "wanted to run a com-
petitor out of business."
United Artists refused to accede
to R. and F.'s demand, with the re-
sult that the latter threatened to
break the Minneapolis contract.
Abrams advised them to go ahead.
.'Kn arrangement was then perfect-
ed between E. L. Carpenter and H.
C. Clark, owners of the Minneapolis
.'\uditoriinu whereby the "Big Four"
jjroduct will be shown in that the-
atre, formerly occiipled by the Sym-
phony Orchestra. The opening date
has been set for March 29 with "Pol-
lyanna" or "When the Clouds Roll
By" as the opening attraction. The
opening film will run four weeks.
"We are not out after theatres."
said Mr. Abrams yesterday, "but we
are determined that our pictures
shall be shown in every town in
the United States, whether we show
them in a school or a tent."
Bershon With First National
{Ihl Wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Dave Bershon, for
the past 11 years manager or Uni-
versal Exchange, and one of the
best known and j^est liked managers
on the coast, has taken the position
as manager for First National Ex-
hibitors' Exchange here under the
regime of Gore & Lesser.
Pathe is building a new exchange
here between Ninth and Tenth, on
Olive St., and First National will
move into Pathc's old offices Mar. 1.
C. L. Theuerkauf, former assistant
manager of Universal Exctiange, has
been promoted to the position of
manager.
Brandt Returns
Joe Brandt, of National Film, re-
turned to New York from Cleveland
yesterday. He went ttierc from At-
lanta.
Wells Here
Jake Wells uf Ivichmond, \'a.
in town.
"And then you're not my brother after all. I'm so glad, for I — I
love you". — From Marshall Neilan's first production from his own stu-
dios, "The River's End," by James Oliver Curwood, a First National at-
traction.— Advt.
Rosson Directing for Winchell Smith
(/ii/ U'ire hi ]Vfl>-S DAILY)
Los .'Kngeles. — .A.rthur Rosson,
who has just completed "Polly of
the Storm Country" with Mildred
Harris Chaplin, and recently finished
"Splendid Hazard" for Mayflower,
has been engaged to direct the first
feature to be produced by Winchell
Smith. Production will be started
wihin a few days at Douglas Fair-
Itanks' studio.
Building for Pathe
Pathe Exchange, Inc., has leased
from the architect's b ue-prints the
12 story building which will be erect-
ed at 35-39 W. 45th St.. a short dis-
tance west of the building in which
Pathe now makes its headquarters.
Pathe will pay $65,000 yearly as a
rental figure. The lease will run
until Jan. 1. 1942.
Goldwyn Buys "Bunty"
'oldwyn has purchased screen
ri,L Its Id "Bunty Pulls the Strings"
pr duced by Cleveland Moffat on
the stage several seasons ago.
Other plays acquired by Goiawyn
are "A Tailor Made Man," a Co-
han and Harris play and "The
i'rulh," by Clyde Fitch.
Bartlett Back With Selznick
Randolph E5artlett who resigned a
few months ago as head of the Selz-
nick and Select publicity and ad-
vertising to go with F'hotoplay is
now en route east to rejoin the Selz-
nick staff. His future activities have
not as yet been defined but he will
have an executive position.
Holubar Issues Statement
Neil P. McCarthy, attorney for
Allen Holubar, has issued a lengthy
statement explaining Holubar's rea-
sons for breaking away from Uni-
versal.
Hart Sues Ince
For $100,000— Property of Grea
Western Prod. Attached — An-
other Suit Threatened.
{Bi/ Wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles.— William S. Har
has filed suit here through his attor
ney, Henry Wetherhorn, agains:
Thomas H. Ince for $100,832.44
Great Western Productions, Inc.
formerly William 5. Hart Produc
tions, also named as defendant ir
the action. Suit was filed as an at
tachment suit and the property o:
the Great Western concern was at
tached. Because of this details o:
the suit were to be kept secret untij
the attachment was levied.
The action grew out of a compli-
cated motion picture deal by whicl
William S. Hart Productions becam*
tlie Great Western Productions, wit!
one-half its capital stock issued tc
Hart and one-half to Ince. The dea
was to be consummated, it was al-
leged on condition that Ince wouh
assign to the corporation his inter-
est in the contract with Artcraf
Pictures Corp.. by which the pro-
ductions were to be released and dis-
tributed. A contract was involvec
by which Hart was to receive $1,00(
a week in salary, and a large addi-
tional sum weekly on account a
guaranteed profits or dividends. Th(
complaint then recited that Hart ac-
cepted employment on these term!
with the Great Western Compan]
and 16 pictures were completed be-
tween July, 1917, and July, 1919
Hart alleged the profits or dividend)
of the Great Western exceeded one;
third the total gross receipts b1
$201,664.88. Under the terms of thi
contract Hart alleged he was en]
titled to one-half this sum. Grea'
Western Productions, according t<
the complaint, is acting now only ii
capacity of collecting receipts fron
the 16 productions from the Art
craft Company, its function as a pro
ducing concern having ended witi
the completion of the 16 pictures.
Wetherhorn states after this sui
is settled another suit for $100„00(
will be filed for moneys due Hart ii
connection with the percentage ar
rangements of other productions.
Ince Special at B.oadway
"Dangerous Hours " a personalh
supervised Thomas H. Ince produc-
tion directed by Fred Niblo, will b«
the feature at Moss' Broadway be
ginning to-morrow. i
A new musical comedy revue en|
t'tled "Pardon Me."" with A. Sev
]uonr Brown, will also be on th<
programme.
■Saturday, January 31, 1920
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VTark Gates at the Dayton Theatre,
nd later exploitation man attached
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;xchange. Gray's work here has
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SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Will Prosecute for Violation
(Special to tVID'S DAILY)
Fort Worth, Tex. — According to
statements issued by Jesse M.
Brown, district attorney, and W. H.
Tolbert, assistant district attorney,
exhibitors who attempt to sliow pic-
tures on Sundays will be prosecut-
ed, according to the law which for-
bids performances on the Sabbath
in this state, if the sherJfF files com-
plaints.
E. M. Asher Expectca
E. M. Asher, Mack Sennett's per-
sonal representative, is expected in
New York from the Coast, daily.
Record Week for Famous Players
H. H. Buxbaum, local exchange
manager for Famous Players re-
ports that the week ending last Sat-
urday was a record one for Famous
Players in New York State so far
as cash rentals are concerned.
He has just returned to the office
after a sliort siege of the "flu."
Loew Books F. P. Films
The Loew Circuit in Greater i>few
York has booked "Everywoman,,"
Feb. 16; "The Copperhead," March
8; "On With the Dance," March 22,
and "What's Your Husband Doing?"
IVlarch 22. All Paramount-Artcrafts.
Wilmont, Minn. — G. E. Kiser wiil
spend $10,000 on a new house.
Studios on 48th St.
Available for Four Weeks
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The high cost of things
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J. W. Allen Dead
Word was received in the local
Famous Players office of the death
yesterday from double pneumonia of j
John W. Allen, special representa-
tive for the company in Chicago.
Mr. Allen was sick a weetv.
■ He entered the film business as an
operator then went to Warner's and
subsequently with Universal, and
Famous Players. Allen worked in
very close contact with "Al" Licht-
man, general manager of distribu-
tion.
Keeler Delivers Talk
H. P. Keeler delivered a talk last
niglit before the photoplay club of
the School of Journalism, Columbia
University. Mr. Keeler spoke on
the development of photoplay plots.
Unique Stunt for Ending Film
Metro has just arranged a unique
stunt for "The Right of Way," Bert
Lytell's latest vehicle. Two endings
have been prepared; one a happy
one and the other an unhappy one.
The exhibitor has his choice.
Rothapfel in Chicago
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago. — S. L. Rothapfel, of Gold-
wyn, is here. He is keeping his mis-
sion very dark, but it appears to have
something to do with the securing
of a director general for the Gold-
wyn theatres.
Rosebud, Mont. — W. L. Kennedy,
O. G. Valentine, and E. M. Reid
have purchased the T. and T. from
Guy Thomas.
Incorporates
Albany, N. Y.— D. E. Goldfarb, S.
H. Zimmerman and Selma Lessing,
of 35 Nassau St., New York City,
are named as the principal stock-
holders of the Celebrated Authors'
Society, Ltd., which was incorporat-
ed with the Secretary of State. Cap-
ital. $10,000. Will engage in a gen-
eral motion picture business.
Morristown, Minn.. — G. Sower
will have the Uno redecorated.
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TATHE NKWS NO. 9
PARIS, FRANCE.— A view of the
French capital Hooded by the rising
■waters of tlie Seine.
OAKLAND, CAI>.— Plane lands in heart i E„,press, Ballard, Ye College Play
Seattle Firm After More Houses
iSf^nat to tyiD'S DAILY)
Seattle, Wash.— The G. & G. The-
ater Co. has been incorporated by
Donald and Myrtle Geddes for $500,-
000. Geddes is president, Harry
Sigmond is general manager. Prop-
erty owned outright by the company
ncludes the Majestic, Ballard, the
Griffin Enterprises Prospering
Toroiitd. Canada -Griffin Enter.,
Ltd. now owns six houses here, in-
stead of the three owned when it
succeeded Griffin Amusement Co.
of city. Daring aviator brings his air
plane to rest on the main thoroughfare
of business district.
IN THK LIMBI.KJIIT. — American girl a
captain in d'Annunzio's army. Miss Vera
Bloom, who was an officer in Flume
forces, returns to II. S.
(ierman Minister attached. Mathias
Erzberger, Minister of Finance, who was
shot by assassin.
' Marshall Petain
house, Seattle, Fremont, Fremont.
They also own the site and plans
for a new theater to be erected this
summer in the University district
and have plans for three others.
The plan is to specialize in neigh-
borhood houses. The Geddes' have
been operating Ye College Play
New French war chief. Marshall I'etain [ , / the nast four vears In
is appointed commander-in-chief of the "OUSe tor the past rour years. in
French army. 'June, 1917, Sigmond organized the
An odd accident. S. S. Hortense ar- Morthwest Film Board of J rade.
rives in New York with dummy smoke
Edwards Leaves Hallmark
{Special to WID'S DAILY ^
Kansas City, Mo. — C. S. Edwards,
Jr., formerly manager of the local
Hallmark office has resigned to as-
sume with his father, C. S. Edwards,
Sr., the active management of the
E.xhibitors Film Co., a local distrib-
uting organization.
Universal Sells Foreign Rights.
Universal has sold United King-
dom rights to "Blind Husbands" to
E. Wertheim, of London, and "The
Right to Happiness" for Argentine,
Uruguay and Paraguay to American
Products Exchange.
stack. The real one was carried away
in a storm.
PHOENIX PARK, IREL.AND.— First
pictures arriving here showing scenes o£
recent attack on Lord French, Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland. The vice-regal
lodge where attack was made.
The gates are closely guarded.
Lieutenant Boas, killed during the at-
tack, is buried by his comrades.
A strong military force is being kept
all over Ireland now. Guarding Kings-
ton Harbor gate.
Armored cars are a familiar sight, as,
well as squads of troops.
FRESNO, CAL. — Huge Kerckhoff Dam
finished for hydro-electric plant — it is
12.5 feet high, 400 feet long and took 7
months to construct.
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Ask extension
of rail control. Delegates of Labor,
Farmers and R. R. Brotherhoods call at
White House to present plea to extend
government operation.
SARANAC LAKE, N. Y.— Tie for skat-
ing title — Roy McWhirter and Everett
McGowan share equal honor in national
championship race. Scenes of race from
"finish to start."
MEXICO CITY, BIEX. — Japanese sail-
ors entertained by Mexicans — Senoritas
give festival for cadets from visiting
Nipponese cruiser Yakumo.
PARIS, FRANCE — Great War officially
ended in Europe — First pictures showing
the historic scenes of the ratification of
the Peace Treaty and Protocol ending the
war.
The leaders of the different nations ar-
rive at the Qiiai d'Orsay to sign the
documents.
Premier Nitti of Italy is the only fig-
ure at the ceremony.
Crowds gather outside the building to
witness the final scenes of the momentous
event.
The signing of the Protocol.
Latest Chaplin Sales
Five Chaplin reissues sold by Vic-
tor Kremer to Herman Rifkin of
Boston, Independent Masterfilnis,
Inc. for Michigan; Essenel Prod, for
Ohio; all except "Burlesque;" Eas-
tern Canada, David Amus. Enter-
prises.
tod
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Bugie Leaves Pathe.
Atlanta, Ga.— Harry A. Bugie, who
has been manager of the local Pathe
Exchange for the past two years,
has resigned to accept a position as
sales manager for Dwyer Brothers,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, to take effect
Feb. 1.
Livingstone Still With Talmadges.
Beulah Livingstone complains that
three people have been after her jol)
of looking after the Talmadge sis-
ter's publicity. Miss Livingstone
says that she will remain there de-
spite her affiliation with Wentworth-
Livingstone, Inc., players' represen-
tatives.
In loving memory
JOSEPH KAUFMAN
Died, February 1, 1918
Ethel Clayton Kaufman
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Reason No. 30 to-morrow.
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If We Visual News gf
ALL THE World
I'LAXK ANI> TU(J IN A GALE SAVE
ICE BOVND SHIP. — Aviator sailed out
; !in blizzard to drop food bomb on ship
I ^eld six miles off Chicago harbor — tug
With supplies battles way through floes
in effort to liberate hungry crew.
' } DO(J TEAMS KACE AT CARNIVAE.—
Woman handles team that wins event in
'.winter sports at Quebec — snow shoe club
lj;oes for a hike.
LANDS .AEROPI..\NE IN STREET.—
^Daring bird man drops into Oakland. Cal-
ifornia, but skids on wet pavement and
ihits a lamp post.
• HOLD HORSE RACES IN SNOW.—
jTrotters hitched to light cutters turn
jOut for winter meeting at Brighton,
TMass. make fast time.
I LONDON HAS COAL SHORTAGE. —
' jCit.v officials establish suppl.v stations for
the need.v and long lines of push carts
form in streets.
BRIN(i TREATY PETITION FROM
CALIFORNIA— Mrs. Aurelia H Rein-
ibardt, president of Mills College, hands
ito Senator Phelan in Washington, re-
quest of 20.000 women for ratification.
. J. FROST IN PHIL.4DELPHIA.— He
finds the parks delightful but onl.v the
.Polar bear gives him unqualified en-
dorsement while water fowl complain at
added work.
' SON OF BRITISH PREMIER VISITS
AMERIC.4— Major Richard Lloyd George
with his wife arrives in New York —
-other notables here.
A PEEP INTO GRAND CANYON —
Cameraman makes winter stop at famous
gorge and finds clouds 'i,00 feet below
him are sprinkling floor of canyon with
'snow.
I DO<i SEEKS M.ASTER TRAVELS 900
MILES. — .lack, famous airdale who tra-
veled from Edmonton to Vancouver all
alone.
FISHER.MEN DON'T AIIND THE
COLI>. — A lot of them go to ake Sun-
apee, N. H. cut holes in the 18-inch ice
and do some fanc.v angling.
lil'ILD SCHOOL TO HONOR KOOSE
[VELT. — Former President's son. I.t. Col.
J Roosevelt takes i)art in cornerstone lay-
, Ing in New Rochelle. N. Y.
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Universal announces the following
field changes:
J. H. Ca vert, appointed manati;cr
Kansas City Exchange, succeeding
W. R. Wilkerson.
I H. v. f.efholz, manager of the
Omaha office, succeeding J. H. Cal-
vert.
Edgar Haines, manager of Des
Moines office, succeeding F. H.
Frisch.
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For Open Market
The series of Al St. John come-
dies being produced by Warner
Bros, will be state righted.
Originally, Famous Players had
handled them Init since that organi-
zation has discontinued its short
reel department, the three comedies
which it has had to date have been
returned to the Warners who are
now getting ready for release.
Celebrated Players of Chicago
have bought "The Lost City," for
Indiana and Illinois.
Carewe Returns With Feature
Edwin Carewe returned from Cal-
ifornia yesterday with the negative
of "Rio Grande." Mr. Carewe
turned the print over to Pathe who
will act as distributor.
Giles' $300,000 House
The George A. Giles Co. has
signed contracts for their new $300,-
000 playhouse to be erected at South
Framingham, Mass., to seat 1,800.
The Giles Co. already operate the
I Gorman in that town.
The same company has set Febru-
ary 23d as the opening date for the
new Gardner Theatre at Gardner,
Mass. This theatre, seating 1,200, is
remodelled from the old store and
up-stairs theatre into a modern
down-stairs playhouse, being entire-
ly new throughout with the excep-
tion of the four walls. The Giles
Company have for some time oper-
ated the Orpheum there.
Smith of Cleveland Wins
E. J. Smith, manager of (Jniver-
sal's exchange in Cleveland won the
first prize in Universal's $6,000 con-
test for his office.
He wires he was aided in winning
the contest by the untiring loyalty
and a whole-souled belief in the ex-
cellence of Universal tilms by every
man under him.
Lesser Moves
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Sol Lesser has
moved his executive offices to 306
Brack Shops, 521 West 7th St.
Lesser pTans to make his distrib-
uting headquarters in Los Angeles,
and thus eliminate the delay in-
curred in travelling to New York to
close deals.
Spanuth Completes Three Billy
Whiskers.
(Special to WIDS DAILY)
Chicago. — The first three of the
Billy Whiskers comedies, in which
a billy goat takes the lead, have
been completed by Commonwealth.
H. A. Spanuth has not decided dis-
tributing arrangements.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Orjrc more demonstrates her magnifi
tent ari in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
Wp have made for this production a
very artistic lobbv display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes
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Los Angeles. — Selection of sup-
porting cast for Annette Kellerman
feature, which is being produced by
Harry P. Caufield,, directed by C.
M. Franklin and to be distributed by
Sol Lesser, has been completed.
Principals, Wheeler Oakman, Ralph
Lewis, Walter Long, and Carl Ull-
man. .'\ctual production will start
Monday at the Brunton Studios.
E. M. Asher, personal representa-
tive of Mack Sennett, has left for
New York with a print of "Down
on the Farm."
Montreal.— The Regal is the name
chosen for the house hitherto called
the Connaught. Regal Films, Ltd.,
control it and will change Its policy.
Silverman Leaves Public Projection
"Hy" Silverman is no longer con-
nected with the Public Projection
Rooms in the Godfrey Building.
Goldsmith on Journey.
Milton M. Goldsmith, treasurer of
United, left for a business trip last
week.
Westling Bout Filmed
Jack Cohii with a staff of camera-
men was on hnad last night to film
the Caddock-Stecher wrestling bout
at the Garden for Pioneer Film.
Cohn used a battery of Sun-Light
Arc lamps.
Earle Williams Going West.
Earle Williams, who came East
recently from Vitagraph's Holly-
wood studio to make two special
productions, Winchell Smith's "The
Fortune Hunter" and C. Haddon
Chambers' "Captain Swift" left on
Sunday for his return trip.
Seymour, Tex. — H. C. ArbuclU i:
now the manager of the Nolon. Hi
replaces Mr. Alderson.
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Features Reviewed
New9 of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
llavvorth to expand.
Goldwyn purchases controlling interest in Bray Pic-
tures Corp.
.Sol Lesser and Gore Bros, buy First National fran-
chise from Tally.
Fred C. Quimby resigns from Pathe to become gen-
eral manager of Associated Exhibitors.
Tuesday
Nat C. Olds to join Goldwyn. Likely to have charge
of advertising.
Fairbanks interested in production of Winchell Smith
stories.
Capitol to change program weekly.
Wednesday
Mabel Normand in PINTO
Goldwyn Page 2 ^''thur Kane to be Charles Ray's manager.
Shirley Mason in HER ELEPHANT MAN ^arie Doro to appear on Pioneer program.
Fox ; Page 5
Bert Lytell in THE RIGHT OF WAY
Metro Page 7
Sessue Hayakawa in THE BEGGAR PRINCE
Haworth — Robertson-Cole Page 9
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in
RESPECTABLE BY PROXY
J. Stuart Blackton Prod.— Pathe Page 12
Mary MacLaren in THE FORGED BRIDE
Universal Page 13
Decision reserved in Tucker suit against Mayflower
and Famous Players.
Thursday
Louis Burston arranges pooling of interests of serial
makers.
Fox moving to new building on 55th St..
Washington reports that industry will not be included
in 1920 census data. '
Friday
Harry T. Morey in THE BIRTH OF A SOUL Educational to open 26 exchanges in key pities. "Joe"
Vitagraph '■i'- :;.". ^ .■: . Page 16 Lee in charge. . . .
Buck Jones in THE LAST STRAW Famous Players' income for 1919 approximately four
Pqx Page 17 million.
Constance Talmadge in TWO WEEKS Fatty Arbuckle to make five-reel features.
First National Page 19
Gladys Leslie in THE MIDNIGHT BRIDE Saturday
Vitagraph ' Page 21 William S. Hart suing Thomas H. Ince for $100,000
Bessie Barriscale in Al St. John comedies to be state righted by Warner
THE LUCK OF GERALDINE LAIRD Bros.
B. B. Prod.— Robertson-Cole Page 23 United Artists secure theater for showings in Minne-
SHORT REELS Page 26 apolis. In row with Ruben and Finkelsteln.
"Pardoning the bad is injuring the good**— Benjamin Franklin.
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Sunday, February 1, 1920
A Wonderful Comedy and All To Victor Schertzinger's Credit
Mabel Normand in
"PINTO"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Victor L, Schertzinger
AUTHOR Victar L. Schertzinger
SCENARIO BY Gerald C. Duffy
CAMERAMAN George Webber
AS A WHOLE Comedy-drama with the accent
all on the comedy ; a sure-fire entertainment,
best the star has done for this company.
STORY Approaches burlesque at times but al-
ways registers and retains the interest.
DIRECTION Schertzinger certainly knows how
to handle this star; has done a fine piece of
work.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Excellent
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Registers wonderfully well in role built
specially for her ; gets over some great comedy
business.
SUPPORT All good; Cullen Landis most ac-
ceptable leading man.
EXTERIORS Western and fashionable eastern
stuff.
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Subject is particularly well titled,
many of the lines being good for comedy.
CHARACTER OF STORY Cowgirl's experi-
ences in the usual effete east.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
The only things the matter with many of Mabel
Normand's Goldwyn pictures were story and direc-
tion. But in "Pinto" she has had them both supplied
in one fell swoop by none other than Victor Schert-
zinger, one time director for Charles Ray. "Pinto"
is a great comedy, just the right sort of story for the
star and one which has been screened with due regard
\ for her talents in the comedy line. And it is to Schert-
zinger's credit. He seems to be one of the few old
Ince directors who, on another lot, manages to retain
the sure-fire Ince method of development of plot and
general smoothness of action.
Then, too, that sense of comedy which Schertzinger
evinced in handling the Ray subjects is again apparent
here both in the writing and the directing of "Pinto."
He has not allowed himself to be hampered by any con-
! ventional comedy bounds and "Pinto" further reveals
itself as a picture possessing considerable original
and enriching comedy business, even though its ac-
ytual frame-work is more or less of a scenario tin-type.
PTfrto is a western girl who had been reared by five
godfathers. She wears sombrero, chaps, uses the
lariat and rides, just as if she were a regular cowboy.
Then there comes the time when her godfather in New
York, Pop Audrey sends for her. Pop has great wealth
and a wife who is a snob and, worse than that, de-
ceitful. Pinto is of a mind that New York is a big
ranch and receives an awful shock when she gets
there in company with Looey, her ancient tutor and
companion.
There follows her initiation into society, her ro-
mance with Bob De Witt and her final unmasking of
Mrs. Audrey's deceit before Pop. And the end finds
her on her way back west with Bob and Pop as com-
panions. Scenes that are sure-fire laugh-getters are
Pinto's meeting with Pop in the course of which she
reaks up Mrs. Audrey's tea, Pinto and Looey wander-
ing around lower New York asking where Pop Aud-
rey lives, Bob's instructions to Pinto on how to act
with men during which sequence he makes love to
her, and society's frantic efforts to escape when
Looey, filled with red-eye shoots up a lawn party.
Miss Normand is well supported by Cullen Landis
as leading man and by George Nichols as Pop Audrey.
Others are Edythe Chapman, Hallam Cooley and Ed-
ward Jobson.
Give it the Limit in Advertising and Exploitation
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There isn't a single doubt but that "Pinto" is going
to register and register strongly with every sort of
audience. Its appeal isn't limited to any class or
classes. You know how even and well running the
Ray pictures, were that Schertzinger made for Ince.
Well, he's got the same wonderful smoothness into
this feature, and what with the good stuff he has put
into the story in the way of comedy, he's succeeded
in making a wonderfully fine picture.
Give it the limit in advertising and exploitation.
The business you do on it should only be confined
to the capacity of your house. Advertise it to the
kids, advertise it to the old folks that like a good
comedy. Play it up in every conceivable fashion for
it's going to "get" any and all audiences and you
won't have th^ smallest kick after it's all over.
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Big Sympathetic Appeal and Thrilling Climax in Story of Circus Life
Shirley Mason in
"HER ELEPHANT MAN"
Fox
DIRECTOR Scott Dunlap
AUTHOR Pearl Doles Bell
SCENARIO BY Isabelle Johnson
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Picture dealing with circus life
containing big sympathetic appeal in central
character and building to thrilling climax.
STORY. . . .Simple and obvious but well handled plot
that always retains the interest through situa-
tions and characterizations.
DIRECTION Has developed an excellent circus
atmosphere; climax when tents are destroyed
in rain and wind excellently handled.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Plain and suitable
CAMERA WORK Effective shots particularly
in climax sequence.
STAR Better than ever before; registers de-
lightfully in sympathetic role.
SUPPORT Two principal assisting roles well
acted by Albert Roscoe and Harry Todd.
EXTERIORS Scenes about the big-top full of
real circus atmosphere.
INTERIORS Ditto
DETAIL Some minor details of direction rather
obvious but generally an air of realism per-
vades entire picture.
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of circus
girl and her "Elephant Man," an unhappily
married Englishman.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
With "Her Elephant Man," William Fox has intro-
duced an element rather original in his series of pro-
ductions, for it departs altogether from any suggestion
of sex or sensationalism and reveals itself as a won-
derfully S3'mpathctic story of the circus containing an
atniospliere as realistic as an habitue of the big top
itself could require. It is by all odds the best picture
that Fox has turned out within average memory and
contains an appeal that refuses to confine itself to any
particular type of audience.
The plot itself is extremely simple and almost as
obvious once it comes to its essentials, but throughout
the interest is exceptionally well maintained because
of the fine acting of the star, Shirley Mason, in a role
that is sympathetic at least, and the admirable circus
atmosphere with which Director Scott Dunlap has
endowed the production.
The story opens in Africa where Joan, a young gfrr,
is left with only the blacks as friends and companions
when her father, a missionary, dies. She is found
among the natives by Jerimy, a circus man on an ani-
mal hunt and Philip Dorset, an Englishman who dis-
covered that his wife only cared for his money and
had left her immediately after marriage. Jerimy takes
Joan back to the circus and Dorset goes along as ele-
phant man for the show.
As time goes on and Joan outgrows short dresses
her love for Dorset deepens into something beyond
mere childish afifection. And Philip thinking of the
barrier between them finally leaves the show. Blake,
the heavy, tries by various means to blacken Dorset's
reputation in Joan's eyes and ultimately succeeds when
he tells her of the marriage. But that very night Dor-
set returns with the news that his wife has divorced
him. A terrific hurricane and rainstorm fairly sweeps
the big tents from the ground and, of course, it proves
the reunion of the lovers.
The storm with the attendant commotion caused
among the audience, the circus folk and the animals
form a thrilling sequence. The scenes are excellently
arranged with judiciously placed big shots and close-
ups so that the utmost in suspense has been derived.
Albert Roscoe as Dorset and Harry Todd as Jerimy
handle the principal supporting roles very well while
others arc Henry Herbert, Ardito Mcllonino and
Dorothy Lee.
Bill It Like a Circus and Business Ought to Be Big
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You know what circus day means! It means the
turning out of young and old alike to see that "greatest
show on earth" or whatever it's called. And "Her
Elephant Man" contains most of that appeal of the
real old circus with a real human story to back up the
wealth of atmosphere with which it is endowed. It
stands to reason then that you ought to clean up on
it if you bill it and exploit it in the right manner.
Of course, there is no end to the exploitation stunts
that can be applied to the advertising of a circus story.
Where to stop is only a question of money. But it
may be remarked here that "Her Elephant Man"
surely is going to satisfy most everyone that comes
to your theater. Figure out what your maximum busi-
ness comes to and then make your advertising appro-
priation accordingly. Certainly you can't go wrong
in playing "Her Elephant Man" and making a big
noise about it.
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Dramatic and Impressive Picturization of Famous Novel
Bert Lytell in
"THE RIGHT OF WAY"
Screen Classics — Metro
DIRECTOR Jack Dillon
AUTHOR Sir Gilbert Parker
SCENARIO BY June Mathis
CAMERAMAN Robert B. Kurrle
AS A WHOLE Highly appropriate picturization
of famous novel; should score heavily partic-
ularly with better class audiences.
STORY Holds the interest all the way and con-
tains a number of intense dramatic crises.
DIRECTION Has handled various sequences
realistically.
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally very good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK. . . . ; Good shots
STAR Gives carefully studied and impressive
characterization of difficult part.
SUPPORT Very good; Gibson Gowland stands
out in very important role.
EXTERIORS ..Good French-Canadian village
stuff for the most part.
INTERIORS All appropriate
DETAIL Everything carefully attended to
CHARACTER OF STORY Awakening of ag-
nostic through contact with lives of simple
and trusting people.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,800 feet
Here is a picture that is going to make a big im-
pression on most everyone that sees it, probably
scoring more heavily with the better class audiences
because of the more or less improved nature of its
theme. But while it contains not a little penetration
into the psychology of important character's mind,
there is enough thrilling physical action throughout
its lengthy footage to warrant the picture receiving
universal endorsement.
Tt opens with a particularly fine sequence in a Mon-
treal court where Charley Steele, the brilliant, cyn-
ical, supercillious lawyer acquits one Joe Portugais
of murder when all the evidence is against him. Steele
is at once the pride of Montreal's society as well as the
thorn in its flesh. He is one who scoffs at God,
willing to be convinced but permitting no one to
convince him. In addition he is a heavy drinker.
Two years after his marriage he is drawn into a
brawl in a tavern on the river's edge, knocked out
and thrown in the water. Joe Portugais finds him
and takes him to the village of Chaudiere where he
lives. After many months an operation restores
Steele's mind but a paper then informs him that he
is believed dead, with the stain of embezzlement on
his name, and that his wife has married again.
He secures work in a tailor shop operated by a re-
ligious fanatic who is near crazed when Steele pro-
fesses his doubt of God to him. That night he sears
his chest with a burning cross. But it is the love of
Rosalie, the rose of Chaudiere, that brings Steele to
a better understanding of something infinite. His
old superciliousness drops from him and he lives for
a time untroubled save by the thought of his wife in
Montreal. Then one night while protecting the funds
of the church from thieyes he is mortally wounded
and died in the arms of the Cure. Before the simple
villagers he has redeemed himself for his words of
doubt. I ""'-i'
The story maintains an admirable thread of inter-
est throughout and is sustaineid often enough by
dramatic crises of real power, namely Steele's argu-
ment in the court room, his fight in the tavern, the
act of the fanatic in burning his chest with the cross
and the final redemption of Steele in his fight to save
the funds,,of the church.
Bert Lytell gives a carefully studied and impres-
sive characterization of the difficult role of Steele.
He brings out the arrogance and superciliousness of
the man wonderfully well.
A Wonderful Buy for Exploitation as Well as Entertainment
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Right of Way" is a well known title for the
reason that the novel by Sir Gilbert Parker had a
wonderful sale. You ought to be able to get an un-
usual amount of publicity from it because editors and
other influential folk can be interested in the pro-
duction. Then there is Bert Lytell, a rapidly rising
star. Title, author and star should create a real box
office card for all better class houses.
The producers are sending the picture out with
two endings. One as related above, the other con-
cluding happily with the understanding that Steele
and Rosalie finally marry. The exhibitor may chose
which to use. Here again is a chance for additional
publicity. Both endings might be utilized and a
contest inaugurated as to which is the most fitting.
All in all from the exploitation angle you have a
wonderful buy here.
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and gripping throughout," says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Interwoven in a subtle plot of
strong dramatic force, it car-
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pid, death-defying dare-devil-
ism."
"Here is a drama you must see
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Hayakawa in a Comedy-Drama that Gets Over Very Well
Sessue Hayakawa in
"THE BEGGAR PRINCE"
Haworth — Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR William Worthington
AUTHOR E. Richard Schayer
SCENARIO BY E. Richard Schayer
CAMERAMAN Frank D. WilHams
AS A WHOLE. .Unusual comedy-drama that should
register satisfactorily and appeal to more peo-
ple than most Hayakawa subjects.
STORY Takes place on a mythical island and
this time star doesn't have to sacrifice himself
for white man or woman.
DIRECTION Has registered the comedy and
the serious scenes with equal satisfaction.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Very effective
CAMERA WORK Most satisfactory
STAR Appears in dual role and gives highly
effective performances.
SUPPORT Types are all mixed up but ability
is commendable.
EXTERIORS Good island stuff
INTERIORS Some realistic scenes represent-
ing palace of prince.
DETAIL Varying types of players rather con-
fusing but then the locale is mythical.
CHARACTER OF STORY Fisherman changes
places with vain prince and sets both the gov-
ernment and the prince aright.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,100 feet
An unusual comedy-drama, very artistically mounted
is presented in "The Beggar Prince," Sessue Haya-
kawa's latest production. It is quite different from
the majority of this star's pictures for the reason that
the locale of the story and the "race" that is dealt with
are mythical and that the star is not called upon to pull
any sacrifice stunt to bring lovers together.
Hayakawa appears as a prince of a mythical island,
who is being buncoed by his courtiers into believing
that he commands the tides of the sea and the eclipses
of the sun and moon, while they collect enormous
taxes from the people. Niki, a fisherman, is also played
by Hayakawa. The prince sets eyes on Niki's girl
and insists on having her for a slave. Niki, good and
mad, follows her and her captors to the palace, crowns
the prince with a hefty wallop when no one is looking
and changes places with him.
Then, of course, Niki proceeds to inaugurate a just
administration on the island while in the meantime
the real prince, taking Niki's place, is learning what
contentment and happiness really is. In the end Niki
gives back the throne to the now reformed prince and
the culmination of two romances brings the picture ':o
a happy conclusion.
There is some very good comedy registered by Niki
when he first assumes the role of the prince and there
are situations scattered throughout that are good for
laughs. The picture has been given an exceedingly ar-
tistic production and is delightfully photographed.
The subtitles use "dost" and "thou" and "goest" and
are generally flowery and if they get a few titters it
won't matter. And the island sure is a mythical one.
There are whites and blacks and then there is Haya-
kawa.
The story is well supported by Thelma Percy, Bea-
trice La Plante, Josef Swickard, Bert Hadley and Rob-
ert Bolder.
A Departure for Hayakawa That Should Meet With General Approval
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Beggar Prince" should gain a larger circulation
and meet with more general approval than most of
the Hayakawa pictures inasmuch as it is a radical de-
parture from previous subjects and has nothing in it
that could possibly be interpreted as propaganda for
any race. The parts played by the star could just as
well have been taken by any actor but stand out con-
spicuously owing to the fine performances rendered
by Hayakawa.
In advertising it would be well to bring out this
fact by informing your public that the story takes
place on a mythical island and that the star appears
as both the hero and the heavy. If you can also work
in the nice moral the story drives home, by all means
do so but be careful not to give the impression that
the picture sets out to "teach a lesson."
The picture oft'ers a good opportunity for some sort
of tropical lobby decoration if this type of exploita-
tion is gone in for. Also bring out the fact that the
subject contains many moments of comedy. Haya-
kawa is just as good in these sequences as he is in
the serious ones and his versatility shows itself to
fine advantage.
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BECAUSE - "we never recollect seeing
Leah Baird do anything better than her
strong role in 'The Capitol'," says The
Motion Picture News.
BECAUSE — "the story is an engrossing
one; logically told in action and will
prove a money attraction," says Exhibitors
Herald.
BECAUSE — "Leah Baird plays two widely
different roles with brilliancy and fans will
like the picture's thrills," says Exhibitors
Trade Review.
BECAUSE— "The Capitol" had a splen-
didly profitable full week's engagement to
heavy patronage at my Strand," says Tom
Moore, the big Washington exhibitor.
BECAUSE — "the popular appeal of this BECAUSE — "the climax of this picture
subject will draw crowds if advertised prop- will thrill all classes of screen fans," says
erly," says Wid's. Moving Picture W.orld.
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Splendid Production Qualities Obviate Shortcomings of Story
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in
"RESPECTABLE BY PROXY"
J. Stuart Blackton Prod. — Pathe
DIRECTOR J. Stuart Blackton
AUTHOR Florence Myott
SCENARIO BY Stanley Olmsted
CAMERAMAN William S. Adams
AS A WHOLE Technically accurate and gen-
erally well produced ; needs punch to get over
its action.
STORY Demands little sympathy for the char-
acters and at times entirely too obvious.
DIRECTION Registers some clever touches
and pays considerable attention to the ar-
tistic.
PHOTOGRAPHY Splendid
LIGHTINGS Very fine
CAMERA WORK Many ideal shots
STARS. . . .Perhaps the best thing they have done in
some time.
SUPPORT. . . .Eulalie Jensen convincing in her part;
old negro couple afford about the most re-
alistic bit in this film.
EXTERIORS Beautiful southern atmosphere
INTERIORS Impress by their correctness
DETAIL Titles might be shortened but there
are no serious errors.
CHARACTER OF STORY Fairly original twist
given to a case of switched identity.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,540 feet
As in all his productions, J. Stuart Blackton lives up
to his reputation for mastery over the ideals of tech-
nique and artistry. Throughout the production his
special knack of registering the smallest bit in the
most appealing and satisfactory way, is evidenced by
not only his handling of the players but in the camera
work, detail and particularly locations.
Miss Breamer and Mr. Gordon are more fortunate in
having parts more adapted to their individual personali-
ties than have been accorded them in some of their
more recent productions. The supporting cast with but
one exception has been well selected, Eulalie Jensen
appearing to advantage as the "good bad" actress.
Two negro characters afford a good deal of amusement
and most of the human touches.
There are several beautiful shots representing a
typical southern home which will impress for their
accuracy not alone in exterior scenes but interior as
well. Detail has been well taken care of and the night
scenes are very good with the exception of one scene
in which a painted drop is used.
Eulalie Jensen is on her way to accept an engage-
ment with some insignificant stock company. On the
train, Robert Gordon, a wealthy young southerner
leaving home to escape an undesirable marriage, comes
to Eulalie's assistance when she pretends to have lost
her purse. The unsuspecting Robert falls for the
scheming actress and inside of a week they are mar-
ried.
A title says that a year has passed and Robert is
reported among those drowned on a vessel bound for
Siberia whither he was going after but three days of
married life. Eulalie persuades Sylvia Breamer, the
ingenue in the company, who is without funds and
in poor health, to present herself to Gordon's mother
as her son's widow and thereby acquire a home and a
share of the southerner's fortune.
Of course hero returns and things look rather bad
for a time but after two scheming relatives have their
plans badly foiled, matters clear up very nicely and
Robert and Sylvia are legally married. Hero's return
is effectively presented by having him appear in the
midst of the negro mammy's voodoo incantations dur-
ing a heavy storm.
Use Blackton's Name and Trust That They Will Be Satisfied
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You will probably be willing to accept this for its
technical and artistic value in spite of the fact that the
story isn't very strong. It does contain some origi-
nality in its treatment but there are moments too de-
cidedly obvious that detract from its distinction.
At one time particularly it seemed essentially un-
necessary and improper at the height of a dramatic
moment to turn it to comedy by having the three
leading women characters pitch in to a hair pulling
match. It may be that it should be taken seriously
but everyone will be inclined to laugh right out at it.
You have every advantage in "Respectable by
Proxy" from a production angle. Director Blackton
has exercised his usual care with details and generally
speaking has provided a production pleasing to look
at, good photography, splendid effects and has handled
the players effectively. He has incorporated some de-
lightful bits of darkey mannerisms and human touches
through the characters of the old negro couple which
will be sure to please.
Sunday. February 1, 1920
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Weak and Mechanical Production that Never Approaches the Dramatic
Mary MacLaren in
"THE FORGED BRIDE"
Universal
DIRECTOR Douglas Gerrard
AUTHOR J. G. Hawks
SCENARIO BY Hal Hoadley
CAMERAMAN Not mentioned
AS A WHOLE Rather weak and mechanical
production that never generates any real in-
terest.
STORY Is built about a single idea that shows
only with little force in the climax; a lot of
old situations supplied to lead up to it.
DIRECTION Looks as if the director had had
to hurry to get through with this ; no good
touches or imagination displayed in handling
material.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Same
CAMERA WORK All straight shots
STAR Doesn't show much acting; just walks
through her part.
SUPPORT Harold Miller, leading man, very
poor actor; rest only average.
EXTERIORS A beach resort that looks like
Coney or Venice labelled as the playground of
the fashionable rich.
INTERIORS. . . .Very plain and sometimes give ap-
pearance of cheapness.
DETAIL Some real ten, twenty, thirt' subtitles
CHARACTER OF STORY Forger disclaims
being father of girl to save her from disgrace
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,990 feet
There may have been possilMlities for a good picture
lying in the central idea of "The Forged Bride" but
certainl_v those concerned in its production here have
failed to realize them. The climax resembles one of
those human interest vaudeville acts, in which the
crook, fin this case he is a forger), arranges things so
that it will appear his daughter is realTy another man's
child, thus saving her from disgrace and permitting her
to go hap])ily on her married way without any shadow
hanging over her. The orchestra usually plays
"Hearts and l'"lower^' for this.
But in the working out of it the scenarist has em-
ployed a lot of hackneyed situations to form the
l)ody of the picture while the director has showed
neither taste in the production of the individual
scenes nor any imaginative attempt to bring out what
few high lights there were in the "script. Even in
the handling of the climax when the old forger pulls
his sacrifice stunt, the action is stimulated by no dra-
matic feeling or suspensive interest.
After old J^ill Reynolds lias been sent to jail for
forgery, his daughter gets a job at a "fashionable re-
sort" selling pop and souvenirs. The resort looks
like A^enice or Coney Island. Here she meets Dick
A^an Courtland, scion of wealth. They marry and
Dick takes her home to his mother who for some
reason is living in the same house with Judge Farrell,
who in turn for some other reason harbors one Clara
Ramerez, villainess extraordinary, in his home. Clara
had her cap set for Dick and does considerable chest
heaving when she learns that Peggy has won him.
It is left to her to find out that Peggy's father is
a jailbird. Then she accuses her of it before Dick
l)ut old Reynolds, divining what was going to hap-
pen, breaks jail and walks in at that moment with a
forged letter proving that Peggy is really the judge's
long lost daughter. The judge knows it's all a frame-
up but for the sake of everyone's happiness says
nothing.
Mary MacLaren walks through her role in a listless
fashion. TIarold L. Miller appearing as Dick is no
actor. Barney Sherry makes the role of the judg-e
quite human while others are Dorothv Hagan and
Pagmar Godowskv. villainess.
Not Much to Attract or Satisfy in This One
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There certainly isn't much to commend aljout thi> that little money was spent on it and as a result it
one, AVhile the idea seems to contain possibilities fails to compare with the majority of the feaures pro-
those connected with its production here never grasped chiced to-day,
them and showed anv real ability in developing the '"^^ ''^ production to advertise, the cHmax idea aa<i
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material m hand. As a result the picture can not fail ^ , ^ rr " t i • , , i j - '-^^
to advantage. If you book it then use these and don't
to give the impression of weakness and flatness. More ^^^claim the story proper with adjectives. However,
than that the director's choice of exterior settings and audiences educated to the average picture of the day
the rather cheap aspect of the interiors make it seem will find this considerably below standard.
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Sunday, February 1, 1920
Business of Going All Wrong on a Good Idea
Harry Morey in
"THE BIRTH OF A SOUL"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Edwin L. Hollywood
AUTHOR Arthur Edwin Krows
SCENARIO BY Arthur Edwin Krows
CAMERAMAN Robert A. Stuart
AS A WHOLE A Cumberland mountain feud-
ist picture that spends all its time leading up
to a climax that fails to get over.
STORY Author has taken the climax situation
from Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities," but
it loses its effect through poor treatment.
"DIRECTION Failed to realize on the dramatic
worth of the climax, nor are any forceful high-
light evinced.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Same
CAMERA WORK Not much skill shown in
double exposure stuff.
STAR Registers well as possible in dual role
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Good Kentucky mountain stuff
INTERIORS Plain and appropriate
DETAIL Picture shows signs of being revised
in cutting room; and the job wasn't clever.
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Worthless man takes
hero's place and goes to death for love of girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,650 feet
You all know the dramatic climax of Charles Dick-
ens' "A Tale of Two Cities," when the more or less
worthless fellow takes the hero's place and is killed on
the guillotine, all for the love of a girl. That's a situa-
tion offering" at least I)ig dramatic possibilities. It is
this situation around which they have built "The Birth
of a Soul." But the parallel between Dickens' classic
and the present work can go no further than that. In
the process of modernization and in the author's at-
tempt to alter the details of the climax, the dramatic
bolt of the novel becomes almost unmoving and en-
tirely unconvincing.
It looks as if the 'script furnished by the author
might have contained good material for an unusual
feature. But either the director or the person who cut
and titled the picture have taken what measure of dra-
matic force and conviction out of it altogether. The
body of the picture is taken up with mere building to-
ward the climax. This is a clever but dangerous de-
vice m picture construction. If the climax is powerful
and justifies all the footage leading up to it all well
and good but if not the final emotion of the spectator
is utter disgust at being fooled.
The locale is the familiar old Kentucky Cumberlands
and an ancient feud is revived by foolish mountaineers.
It so liappens that two of the parties of the opposing
sides, Charles Drayton and Dorothy Barlow, have
married but Drayton is taken captive by the Barlows
and threatened with hanging unless his uncle, the man
who fired the shot that renewed the feud, is brought
back dead or alive before nightfall.
Nightfall comes and the murderer is still absent
and so they prepare to hang Drayton. But Philip
Grey, a drink-sodden and worthless admirer of Doro-
thy's who bears a resemblance to Drayton takes his
place that husband and wife may go away together.
The climax is handled with no more sense of the dra-
matic than it is told here. It is not led up to expertly
nor is it handled with an eye for dramatic or suspen-
sive effect. It's all over when you're still looking for
the drama.
PTarrv Morey gives two sincere performances but is
unaljle to lift the picture. Jean Paige, George Cooper.
Walter T.ewis, Charles Eldridge and Charles Kent
made up an average supporting cast.
Better Be Looking the Other Way When This One Gomes Along
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Certainly Vitagraph had a good chance to show an
unusual picture in "The Birth of a Soul" considering
the fact that the most dramatic situation from all of
Charles Dickens' works was borrowed for the occa-
sion. But certainly again the producers have fallen
down on the job and the picture stands as a mighty
poor effort to derive drama out of a proven dramatic
situation.
The best thing to do under the circumstances is to
be looking the other way when "The Birth of a Soul"
comes along. It's certainly liable to get an audience
sore on you when it's all over, for the main action of
the picture, slack of interest though it is, keeps prom-
ising and promising something pretty big as a climax
and then when at last this seciuence puts in its appear-
ance it falls completely flat. As a consequence of all
this the advertising worth of the picture which is unu-
sual because of the origin of the climax, would prob-
ably act as a boomerang to the exhibitor.
Sunday, February 1, 1920
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Latest Fox Star Gets Off to Good Start in First Production
Buck Jones in
"THE LAST STRAW"
Fox
DIRECTOR Denison Clift
AUTHOR Harold Titus
SCENARIO BY Denison Clift
CAMERAMAN Vernon Walker
AS A WHOLE Will make a good impression as
introduction for Fox's latest cowboy star.
STORY Holds interest nicely throughout but
gets a bit confused in one sequence ; particu-
larly well suited to star.
DIRECTION Registered distinct originality and
handled players and material in a capable
manner.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS First rate
CAMERA WORK One of the features
STAR Gets off to a fine start in initial produc-
tion ; unassuming and has a personality that
will win him many admirers.
SUPPORT Vivian Rich pleasing; western types
all fine.
EXTERIORS Beautiful shots of western country
INTERIORS Up-to-date ranch home
DETAIL Used same interior scenes too often
CHARACTER OF STORY City girl gives up
city ways through goodly influence of cow-
boy hero.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
William Fox has become his own competitor and
introduced a second cowboy star in the person of
Buck Jones who makes his initial bow to stardom in
"The Last Straw." Taking all in all it must be con-
ceded that the latest cowboy hero will probably meet
with the approval of the picture-loving public, more
especially those admirers of western photoplays.
The star's work in his first picture is confined to a
straight role and although he does do some fast riding
there are no hair-raising plunges from clififs or daring
riding feats. It may be that the producer is hoard-
ing up some surprises for forthcoming productions,
but at any rate Jones has personality just a little dif-
ferent than most of the western heroes we have had so
far. There is a certain sincerity of purpose about his
portrayal that will be sure to please.
A story well adapted to the star has been secured
and Denison Clift has handled it satisfactorily for the
most part. There are numerous beautiful shots of
western country which add to a generally pleasing pro-
duction.
Vivian Rich arrives in the west to live on the ranch
which she has inherited. She decides to select a fore-
man for the place by having the men draw straws.
Jones doesn't participate in the lottery because he
refuses to take a chance. It happens that the last
straw, and the one which he would have drawn, is the
lucky one. A fellow named Hepburn is made fore-
man and it isn't long before hero intuitively learns
tliat Hepburn is in league with the cattle rustlers on
a neighboring ranch.
A former wealthy suitor whom Vivian turned down
when she fell heir to the ranch, follows her west and
is going through some cave-man manouevers when
hero Buck intervenes and orders him from the house.
All this time hero is gradually falling in love with
Vivian and when he goes in pursuit of the rustlers
she gives him a locket containing the last straw but
telling him not to open it, that it would bring him
good luck.
After being captured by the rustlers and left to
die on the plain, Buck succeeds in getting back to
Vivian and there is the usual reunion. There art-
several weak spots in the thread of the story and an
audience may have difficulty in understanding the
progress of the action. However, matters clear up as
they go along and in the end it doesn't make a great
deal of difference.
Get Them Acquainted With the New Cowboy Hero. They'll Like Him
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You will probably have little trouble in launching the
new Fox star inasmuch as his first production gets off
to a good start a4id his is a personality that is dis-
tinct. His work is done in a congenial manner with
no display of "acting." His naturalness and adapta-
bility in the role portrayed in "The Last Straw" should
win him many friends at the start.
In introducing the latest Fox star you can safely
promise a story with a real western atmosphere, minus
the usual dance hall scenes and having some real
pleasing romance and just enough shootin' to let you
know you're out west. With the exception of one or
two evidences of bad continuity you can assure them
they will like the story and even the few slip-ups
may get by unnoticed.
If you intend showing the future productions of
this new star you will do well to give him a good send-
ofi^ for his initial presentation and make enough fuss
to get folks interested at the start.
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Sunday, February 1, 1920
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Fast, Sparkling Comedy That Will Appeal to All
Constance Talmadge in
"TWO WEEKS"
First National
DIRECTOR Sidney A. Franklin
AUTHOR From Anthony Wharton's play "At
the Barn."
SCENARIO Not credited
CAMERAMAN Oliver Marsh
AS A WHOLE Just the sort of a picture to ex-
pect from Constance Talmadge ; fast sparkling
comedy that will appeal to all.
STORY Starts off on a dramatic tangent, works
up good suspense and then plunges into great
comedy.
DIRECTION Has realized all possibilities re-
markably well and maintained strong interest
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable throughout
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Is usual irresistable self; plays role de-
lightfully and with thorough appreciation.
SUPPORT Exceptional; Conway Tearle and
George Fawcett outstanding.
EXTERIORS Pretty country estate stuff
INTERIORS Highly appropriate
DETAIL Some fine comedy subtitles
CHARACTER OF STORY Chorus girl wins
love of woman-hater through peculiar series
of circumstances.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,998 feet
quencc more or less surprising and g.ets into its com-
edy pace along about the second reel staying there
delightfully until the conclusion.
The pep which Miss Talmadge injects into all her
roles, the good stories supplied her, the fine treat-
ment accorded them, the admirably selected support-
ing- casts, all these have brought Miss Talmadge to
the very forefront of screen entertainers. And every
one of these elements is present in "Two Weeks"
with the inevitable conclusion to be arrived at by the
reviewer — a superb comedy.
Lillums Blair, a chorus girl, permits Clonbarry, a
man-about-town to take something of a financial inter-
est in her believing he is sincerely concerned about
her future on the stage. On the way to a house party
given by a theatrical manager, the beast in Clonbarry
becomes apparent and Lillums runs away from him,
landing at "The Barn," a country estate maintained
by a novelist, a sculptor and a dramatic critic. The
latter two are old men, tiie former a young woman-
hater.
Lillums gets an invitation to stay two weeks at the
barn and of course at the end of that time she has
completely captured the hearts of all three of her
hosts, although the novelist is, true to form, the most
reticent to admit capitulation. A cleverly devised
comedy climax during which Clonbarry again enters
the action brings the novelist to the proposing point.
The comedy arises from situations and business
naturally born of a predicament of the bachelors when
There is no series of pictures on the market to-day Lillums enters their household and it is enriched by
that is more well balanced and more certain with re-
spect to each particular release than the Constance
Talmadge light comedy series. This gay, young and
highly infectious actress has been hitting on high for
over a year now and she shows no signs of slowing
up yet. "Two Weeks" is the latest case in point. It
is an excellent light comedy that starts off with a se-
the excellent performances. George Fawcett in the
part of the critic stands sponsor for much of it and
the play between the star and Conway Tearle as the
novelist brings in more. Templar Saxe as the sculp-
tor and Reginald Mason and Tom Cameron complete
the cast of principals.
Tell 'Em It's Constance Talmadge Again; Her Name Will Do the Rest
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
In these days of highly publicized "brand" names
it would be worth while to stop and consider the value
of Constance Talmadge's name. Certain it is that all
most theaters have to do is to flash her name and
the crowds come a-running, sure of seeing a cracker-
jack of a comedy. Since Miss Talmadge started mak-
ing comedies for Select it is hard to call one to mind
that hasn't been worthy. Without a doubt she is the
best comedienne on the screen to-day in the combined
points of popularity and ability.
"Two Weeks" is going to score as have her others.
and it isn't going to take much more than the display
of her name to bring the crowds in. All you need
to worry about is to grab it up before the other fel-
low gets it and then just go to it featuring every
advertisement around the name of the star. Such ad-
vertisements should be light, of course, and in the
present instance the title and the situation of a girl
remaining tt<'^o weeks in a house with three bachelors
should furnish sufficient ground work for advertise-
ments that will really attract.
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I •* Ordinary Production Given to Very Convenient Melodrama
Gladys Leslie in
".THE MIDNIGHT BRIDE"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR William Humphreys
AUTHOR Charles Stokes Wayne
SCENARIO BY Sam Taylor
CAMERAMAN William McCoy
AS A WHOLE One of the very ordinary pic-
tures that just as well might have been
made four or five years ago.
STORY Very convenient melodrama
DIRECTION As ordinary as the whole picture
PHOTOGRAPHY Once more ordinary
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Plain shots
STAR Plays for big appeal but is only partially
successful because of character of production
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Plain country and city shots
INTERIORS Just average
DETAIL A good many convenient situations
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl's good name
endangered by sudden death of husband and
conspiring adventuress.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,510 feet
On the whole this Vitagraph is a very ordinary pro-
duction. It presents a melodrama filled with any
number of "convenient" situations, the appeal of which
is confined to houses of the daily change and transient
type. Certainly it isn't big league stufT.
Gladys Leslie appears as Jeanne Sterling, a country
girl who goes to New York to visit her friend and
finds the house locked up. In the park awaiting her
train home she meets Forrest Chenoworth, a rich
idler, whose money has gotten him into trouble with
a lady named Jane. While drunk Forrest has taken
out a marriage license with Jane but when sober had
told her he never wanted to see her again.
Jeanne comes in to see Forrest again and he pro-
poses. They are married by an alderman, a friend of
Forrest's, on the license which he took ^out with
Jane. The alderman's son, a waster, is acquainted
with Jane and fills out the marriage certificate (which
Forrest had conveniently said he would call for later)
with her name. That night Forrest imbibes too much,
falls in his room and kills himself.
The scandal appears in the papers and finally
Jeanne confesses to her country sweetheart, Bob, that
she was married to Forrest. He refuses to believe
her. Then she insists that he accompany her to the
alderman's home where she says the proof will be fur-
nished. But the alderman's son has been on the job.
He has set Jane up as Forrest's widow and helped her
in her claim for part of the dead man's fortune. The
license and certificate come in handy for this game.
Son has induced the alderman to refuse to recog-
nize Jeanne should she put in an appearance, so when
she shows up with Bob no one at the house admits
having seen her before. This is the best sequence in
the picture and ends when the alderman, finally over-
come by Jeanne's plight and the realization that her
good name is in jeopardy finally exposes his son's
entire game.
There are 30 Reasons
WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK
"THE SCREAMING SHADOW"
Reason No. 30
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It May Get Safely Over Before a Careless Crowd
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Gladys Leslie in ing stuff and the drama, if such there was, never
"THE MIDNIGHT BRIDE" stood a fair chance any way.
The picture is really of the type that was produced
Vitagraph jj^ ^j^g ^^y^ when features first came on the market,
"The Midnight Bride" stands a fair chance of get- and except for the fact of the combination of players
ting by before a more or less careless transient aud- i" the cast, might easily be taken as a reissue, for it
, ^ ^ . , .^ , , ,, r bears none of the marks of progress which character-
lence but certainly it has no place on the screens of . . , . i , j
, , . , , . , , ' , , , ^, ize the majority of features produced to-day.
first run and high class neighborhood theaters. 1 he -,. , -^ j J4. „ i u- -.r.^ -,k^„4- if fr^v
^ ^ If you play it don t make a big noise about it, tor
story, besides being convenient in the extreme, is so ^^^ Hve-wire audience is going to find it lacking in
intricate that most all the footage is taken up plant- many respects.
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Pleasing and Dramatic Production of a Real Human Story
Bessie Barriscale in
"THE LUCK OF GERALDINE LAIRD"
B. B. Prod.— Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Edward Sloman
AUTHOR Kathleen Norris
SCENARIO BY Harvey Gates
CAMERAMAN Eugene Gaudio
AS A WHOLE Pleasing, realistic and dramatic
production of very fine picture material.
STORY Contains wonderfully real and appeal-
ing characterization and considerable dra-
matic action.
DIRECTION Has registered human side of pic-
ture exceedingly well.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Realistic
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Demonstrates again that she is an actress
at home in any sort of mood.
SUPPORT Niles Welch good opposite; William
Mong in fine comedy characterization.
EXTERIORS Few but appropriate
INTERIORS Very realistic in all sequences
DETAIL Picture rings true in all phases; de-
tail exceptionally true.
CHARACTER OF STORY Wife wins back
good but weak husband through series of
"lucky" circumstances.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
True-to-life characterization and well-devised dra-
matic action make "The Luck of Gcraldine Laird" one
of the most enjoyal:)le features seen in some time. There
is nothing extravagant or startling about it but at the
. same time every person who sees it is going to recog-
nize its realism and the eflective manner in which the
story has been told.
Geraldine Laird, though married, lives with her
mother, much to the sometimes evident disgust of her
husband. He would like a smaller home where he
could see more of his wife and two daughters and nut
so much of in-laws and uninvited guests. Laird has
an ambition to write plays and when Kennedy Bond,
a play-broker who is visiting the village, tells him his
work has merit, he decides to go to New York.
Kennedy is also something of a flirt and succeeds in
creating a breach between Laird and Geraldine. Laird,
finally deserts his family and refuses to answer his
wife's letters when he believes himself progressing in
New York. And Geraldine continues to flirt with
Bond, getting- a dinner from him whenever she can.
Circumstances bring Geraldine to New York and a
short time afterwards she becomes the star in a mu-
sical entertainment giving a series of imitations that
gained her fame at home. And later at a banquet in
her honor she meets her husband again, now a con-
fessed failure at playwrighting. Suffering his neglect
deeply Geraldine in a dramatic scene denounces him
before the rest of the guests and then afterwards be-
lieving that he has sufifered sufficiently for his mis-
takes, she brings about a happy reconciliation.
The opening sequence showing scenes about the
dinner table in Geraldine's home is mled with humor
and real human-interest stuff. The plot runs smoothly
all the way and rises to fine heights in the denuncia-
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figures of Goldman, the theatrical producer and his
son. William Mong gives a rare performance in the
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Some Short Reels
"Taken With a Grain of Salt," Ford — Qoldwyn
Salt mining, all of the processes, including the prepara-
tions for blasting, the crushing of the raw mineral, the
manner in which it is brought to the surface of the earth,
and numerous other bits of information about the securing
of the product are depicted in this industrial reel. It meas-
ures up to the same standard, and will serve the same pur-
pose as those that have come before.
"Religious City of Benares," Mentor
Three parts, each of them colored in splendid fashion and
each of them an acceptable subject comprise this Mentor
reel. "The Religious City of Benares" is the first portion
although not a very unusual scenic, will hold its own be-
cause of the coloring. A North African Mohammedan
harem, in which different dark skinned women are shown,
takes up the footage in the second section, and closing, are
shots of birds and animals of Brazil, which have been
tinted, only one shade being employed in each case. This
should get a fair amount of booking.
"Japanese Millinery," Mentor
What are commonly known as Panama hats of the less
expensive variety, really made of paper and in Japan, are
shown in the various stages of the making in the greater
portion of this offering. The lack of light on the interior
shots detracts from the value of the good coloring and
otherwise commendable work of the production. A second
part, concerning the hunting of monkeys is unusually in-
teresting and has been colored magnificently. The unusual
method of catching apes sometimes employed — the scheme
of putting fruit into a calabash into which the creature
thrusts its paw, and from which it cannot extricate it
because it is unwilling to release the fruit has been filmed
excellently and will hold attention.
"The Big Guns of Our Navy," Prizma — Republic
Combining splendid coloring with general effectiveness,
this Prizma reel is sure to register on any program. Pos-
sibly it is the best thing turned out by that organization
yet. Certainly, it is one of the best. The reel takes the
spectator from the factory in which the metal is forged
to the decks of the large battleship from which shot after
shot is fired. There is where the big punch in the offering
lies. Powerful and brilliant, the spectacle is one that will
impress. Were it not for the coloring, this would be classed
as an educational production, but in its present form, it Avill
easily serve as entertainment.
"Topics of the Day," 39, Timely Films — Pathe
Most of the comments that make up this issue of Topics
of the Day are quite clever, but the fact that there are
now so many similar screen offerings apparently is ?.erving
to limit the amount of material, and the spontaneous eJfect
of the topics is missing now and then. One quip used,
about Lenine and Trotzky being shot in the "Nevsky I'ros-
pect," is quite funny, but has been used before. Other
remarks are on the usual current topics sucii as liijuor,
telephone service, etc.
"The Garage," Arbuckle — Famous
Photographed and staged in fine style, the slapstick
comedy bits that make up this two reel comedy will draw
round after round of laughter. The star gives a most satis-
factory exhibition, and there are numerous bits of business
that are distinctly novel. Some of the stuff is not strictly
laugh provoking matter, there being a flasli of pie being
tossed across the scene of action, and sonio water splash-
ing material. Fortunately, however, only one pie is thrown,
and the water episode is brought in so cleverly, that it
will induce your audience to laugh in spite of the fact
that they have seen it done before. What is chpecially out
of the ordinary is the portion in which an automobile
spins about on a turn-table. Ludicrous and 1 uighnble is
the section, in which the stout comedian and his associate
dash to the scene of the fire, find that they have forgotten
to bring their fire hats, and hurry back for them. The
grease stuff will get over and although thert; is nothing
especially meritorious in the chase part, most of ';his is
first rate. You can exploit it, and it will prove quite a
drawing card beside any feature you may happen to be
showing.
"Roarin* Dan," Universal
Ethel Shannon who plays the feminine lead in this two
reel western in which Hoot Gibson has the stellar role,
is a newcomer to the company and gives quite a satisfac-
tory exhibition, as do most of the other members of the cast.
What handicaps the offering is the lack of novelty in
theme, for the story is much like some of the others turned
out by Gibson. It possesses some comedy relief common to
pictures of this type, and enough action to cause the
youngsters to grow enthusiastic, but if they have been
seeing Gibson's work regularly, it may not go so well.
"My Girl Suzanne," Adolph Phillip — Capital
Employing the plot of one of his musical comedies,
Adolph Phillip has turned out a two reel comedy, in which
he plays the star role. Jules Cronjager is credited with
cranking the camera, and titles are by Tom Bret. Themat-
ically, this meets all of the requirements. It possesses
several clever situations and has a surprising conclusion.
The staging of the production, however, leaves much to be
desired. Technically, there are also some faults, and it is
only the quality of the story material that saves it, and
makes it a fair comedy.
"Elmo, the Fearless," Universal
Excitement, action and thrills are wanted In serials and
some mystery thrown in always helps. Thus, judging from
the manner in which it starts, is going to be a hummer.
It has a rattling good scrap in a coast dive to begin with,
and plots, fights, and everything else after that. There is
also a mysterious character, and hei-e, the direction seemed
to slip up a trifle, for they failed to accentuate the masked
figure properly, but otherwise, it has been handled well.
Closing the initial episode is a wreck, coming after a fight
and some excellent bits showing the boats being dashed
upon the rocks.
The camera work is certainly very satisfactory, and the
photography acceptable. Elmo Lincoln who is starred does
some meritorious work, and so do several others in the cast.
J. P. McGowan directed and Henry Arthur Gooden wrote
the story. Among the players are Louise Lorraine, Ray
Watson, Gordon McGregor, Frank Ellis, V. L. Barns, and
others. You will satisfy a serial crowd Avith this, if the
other episodes are anything like the first.
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Another Mentor Scenic
Bamboo and Bruges, are dealt with in another Mentor
reel which ranks with the best turned out by that organi-
zation so far. Anyone with any sort of regard for the beau-
tiful will enthuse about it, for it is colored excellently.
Various uses, and there are many of them, of bamboo in
lindo-China are pictured in the opening portion, and the
waterways of Bruges, Belgium, are traveled over by the
spectator in the closing part. And it is some of the best
water stuff seen in scenics in a long while. If you need a
colored offering of this sort, grab this. You don't have to
take the trouble to look at it before booking it.
"The Whirlwind," Allgood Pictures Corp.
Considering the technical end of this and the work of the
characters, the story, the action, thrills and various devices
as judged by the first three episodes — the serial is likely to
prove a hummer. There are a few slips, but they are of
minor importance, for there is enough plot, enough of a
battle between the forces of right and wrong and a sufficient
amount of novelty to put this across.
Joseph A. Golden who wrote and directed the production
in which Charles Hutchison plays the title role has done
his work well and the star certainly deserves credit. His
acrobatic exploits, his work while perched on the motor-
cycle and all else place him in the front rank with serial
stars. And there is some good comedy relief that helps.
Edith Thornton in the leading feminine role is attractive
and Richard Neill looks wicked enough as the villain. In
addition there are Eddy Kelly, Barbara Allen, and many
others. "The Whirlwind," "Waters of Death," and "Blown
Skyward" are the titles of the first three sections, all of
which end so as to arouse curiosity. Although the situation
closing the second is an old one, it has been screened so as
to register heavily. If you play to a serial audience, it will
be worth your while to see this.
"Mirrors of Nature," Famous Players
Lakes and pools, in which the beauties of nature are re-
flected have been screened by Burton Holmes in this scenic
offering which ranks with the best turned out in a long
while. There have been numerous commendable productions
of this sort turned out of late but this can compare fav-
orably with any of them. Variety is the keynote in it as
far as the selection of territory is concerned, for Holmes
has traveled far and wide to shoot the different portions.
Presented at one of the Broadway houses the reel drew
a round of applause at the finish, and a scenic must be
above the ordinary to do that.
"Ov«!r the Ocean Waves," Century — Universal
Opening with an excellent portion burlesquing a super-
savage skipper of a sailing vessel, this hits a fast pace until
the end, and although the early part of it is by far the best,
there is a sufficient amount of good comedy material to
keep it gouig until the very end. Charlie from the Orient
is featured, and gives a satisfactory exhibition. The cap-
tain of the ship is splendid and deserves some mention, while
the others do all that is expected of them. All of this is
slapstick, but it's good slapstick and will get laughs even
from a blase crowd.
"Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream," Chester
Yellowstone Park furnished the natural settings for this
scenic reel which is up to the usual Chester standard. There
are shots showing most of the geysers, canyons, and other
places of note or beauty or both, to be seen there. Raymond
Agnel is credited with the photography and his end of the
work was held up in good style. Most of the scenes included
will hold the eye.
"Lightning Bryce," National — State Rights
The start of this serial was not very startling, but in the
tenth episode, called "Poisoned Waters," the photography
and locations chosen show more than a distinct improve-
ment. In the following episodes, there is again a falling
off in places, but the unravelling of the story will hold
attention. There are several thrilling episode endings and
a rattling good battle between the villain, Paul Hurst and
the avenging Indian. The direction holds up in good
style except in one or two spots and the members of the
cast do all that is expected of them. Winding up in
fine fashion, the offering maintains interest until the very
finish.
"Hopping the Bells," Arrow
Hank Mann in an automobile, and Madge Kirby trying
to dodge the many vehicles that make it necessary for her
to step about spryly, put over some creditable scenes at the
start, but after the footage in the early portion, this evolves
into a series of ordinary slapstick bits, a few of which are
unusual, but most of which are quite commonplace. Fred C.
Windermere directed the reel, which is built on a story that
did not offer many possibilities.
"Two Dollars, Please," Qoldwyn
Although this has a commendable theme, they did not get
as much out of it as possible. It is a considerable improve-
ment over the most recent effort of Neal Burns and Marie
Eline, the former being starred in this and the latter fea-
tured. Several bits in this are laughable and the offering
as a whole, will go across in fairly convincing manner.
Franklin Hall directed.
"Over the Transom," Universal
Bits of slapstick comedy make up this offering in which
the work of a well-trained ape furnishes novelty. Photo-
graphed and staged excellently, the piece which was turned
out by Fred Fishback has enough that is funny to put it
over. The cast Includes two capable comedians and the ape
le the cause of a plentiful share of the laughs. Taken as a
whole, it is as good as anything Fishback has done in some
time.
Bray Pictograph, 418, Qoldwyn
Instead of the usual three parts, this Bray has two sec-
tions, the first of which is rather lengthy. It shows
the Indian inhabitants of Taos, New Mexico, a tribe that
lives in an old Pueblo dwelling, and is fairly interesting
study, of the type seen quite frequently in travel films.
"Sufficiency," a Jerry on the Job cartoon which is appended
to the first part is unusually funny and finishes the reel in
good style.
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Short Reels
"New Screen Magazine," No. 52, Universal
Hal Hodes who edits Universal's Screen Magazine has
put together some interesting bits in issue 52. The open-
ing part is not ideal for the purpose, but the part devoted
to the dramatic efforts of Japanese screen performers will
get its full quota of laughs. Some footage devoted to ex-
periments with liquid air is of merit and then there are
some ridiculous answers to examination questions that for
the greater part are funny. A fair reel of its sort, with
the portion showing the actors from the Land of the
Rising Sun the best thing in it.
"Excess Baggage," Goldwyn
One good reel could have been made out of the material
used in this production, starring Mr. and Mrs. Carter de
Haven, and occupying two. In drawing it out to its pres-
ent length, however, much of its mirth-provoking value has
been lost, and the result is a very ordinary offering. There
is nothing startling about the work of the supporting cast,
nor the direction. A few bits included in it will draw
some laughs, but for the greater part it moves quite slowly.
This concerns a young married couple who are visited
by their mothers. Trouble is caused by the sleeping prob-
lem, both members of the little family making sacrifices
to please their parents, but failing in spite of their efforts.
Finally hubby conceives the plan of getting his father
to call both mothers away to a picnic. After they leave
he confesses to his wife that it was a prearranged plan
with his father, and instead of being unpleasantly sur-
prised by the information, she admits that it could not have
been managed better by herself.
"I and the Mountain," Robertson — Cole
Mountain shots, lakes, rivers, forest scenes and titles,
just a few too many, make up a creditable scenic. The
camera work throughout is especially deserving of mention,
and the locations show excellent judgment. Most of the
stuff is very pleasing.
"All Lit Up," Pathe
Outdoor scenes of merit make up the early portion of
another of Snub Pollard's one reel comedies which moves
along rapidly and has a good deal in it that will provoke
laughter. The scene in which the artist and girl appear
at the start is quite funny and there are others that are
also laughable. There is a fairly clever story, and the
production technically is up to the mark.
The story deals with a Dandy, played by Pollard, who
after causing trouble while chasing butterflies, walks into
a cafe. Previously entrusted with a baby, he has left
it with a little colored newsboy. In the restaurant he
receives a beating from the artist for flirting with the
latter's wife. Taken by mistake to the artist's home, he
is again trounced and finally, a pair of coppers take him
in hand, spurred on by the mother of the child, he has
deserted.
"The Black Secret," Pathe
Only the final solution to this serial is left, when episode
14, "The Hidden Way" is completed. Pearl White and
Walter McGrail after getting to the "Great Secret" are
captured by the enemy and once more, Wallace McCutcheon,
who at times has been suspected and recently thougjit fat-
ally injured, bobs up, as the German oflBcer. The end of
this finds the hero and heroine facing a firing squad. The
camera work and photography are excellent throughout.
"De=light," Ford — Goldwyn
Handled in the usual manner in which this organization
produces its industrial reels, this one which deals with
the making of electric bulbs will prove of interest. Towards
the latter part, everything is not made as clear as it
might have been made, but the offering shows good treat-
ment of the subject at hand. Most people are not very
familiar witb the intricacies of the making of light bulbs
and will find this a source of information.
"The Flowing Road," Ford — Goldwyn
From the placid lakes of the mountains to the sea, the
course of a river is pursued in "The Flowing Road." Titles
are written in the first person, that is, as a river would tell
its tale. Many scenic shots of merit are included in the
offering, the opening part of which is somewhat more
effective than that which comes later. A worth while
reel all things considered, in fact, as good a thing as Ford
has done recently.
"Kaintuck's Ward," Universal
Shop-worn situations, almost all of them familiar, make
up this two-reel western, in which the most glaring among
several faults is the lack of the unusual. The same crowd
that patronizes serials will like this, for it has some pathos,
and some thrills according to an ancient formula. If yotir
crowd consists largely of the younger generation, or is not
very discriminating, you can play this and it will probably
get over. On the other hand, if you are in the habit of
playing better pictures and have a regular fan audience, be
careful.
"Elmo, the Fearless," Universal
Crashing trains have often been used to sujJply thrills In
motion pictures, but in the second episode, the thrills that
a runaway car and rapidly moving train coming towards each
other afford are so well sustained that it will undoubtedly
give serial fans cause to enthuse. In the fourth episode there
is not as much punch but it has enough scrappy stuff to
maintain a very satisfactory average. Elmo Lincoln of
course is a drawing card, and this will add to his popularity,
for the serial does possess action and that is what they want.
"A Sagebrush Gentleman," Universal
Charlotte Merriam and Bob Burns play the leading roles
in a two- reel western directed by Edward Sowders. There
is not as much action in this as there is in most offerings
of this' type and there is too little of the element of suspense.
Anyone who has seen a fair amount of western drama will
have little trouble outguessing it. The cast performs in
fairly good style and that helps.
Abducted by mistake, ah eastern girl in the distant l^nd
of the west is rescued by Tex Deane. At first, the girl be-
lieves Tex to be her abductor and asserts that she is married.
There being no hotel in town, and the train service being
curtailed because of trouble, she is forced to remain in the
home of Tex. No harm comes to her, and when he rescues
her after another attempted abduction, they execute a clutch.
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as our staff finds the stories adaptable for picturization. We
aim to picturizc only big-selling books and successful plays
that have great picture value. At the present time we have
more of this material than we can produce in several years.
To assist the "box office" pull of a good story, exhibitors
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the story to suit the talents of a star — the story is the thing.
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Monday, February 2, 1920
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Six Films for Republic
Will Be Produced by Lloyd Carleton
Prod, in California — Backed
by New Financing Unit
{Bji Wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Clermont Pho-
toplays Corp. is a new financing
company just formed and located
here. The officers are H. R. Cler-
mont, president: C. C. McDaniels.
secretary; H. H. Albers, treasurer,
and John T. Carleton, vice president.
The new company has made a
quick getaway by contracting with
Lloyd Carelton Trod, to produce
six special features for release
through the Republic Distributing
Corp. of which Lewis J. Selznick
is advisory director.
Lloyd Carleton will direct and
John P. Carleton is the technical di-
rector. The company will start ac-
tual photographing to-day and the
first feature will be Anna Alice
Chapin's "Mountain Madness."
Briton N. Busch or Republic
stated on Saturday that the above
wire was correct in detail.
The contract is exclusive of "The
Amazing Woman," a Lloyd Carle-
ton Prod, already acquired by Re-
public.
Republic Buys Eltinge Feature '
Lewis J, Selznick has purchased
for Republic release the Julian El-
*inge-Fred Balshofer feature. Re-
public will distril)ute it as "An .Ad-
venturess." Interocean will control
the foreign rights.
Fred Balshofer, who closed the
deal, left on Saturday for Los An-
geles.
New Robertson-Cole Special
Robertson Cole will release as a
special "Who's Your Servant "
adapted from Julian Johnson's play
which ran here in New York.
Andersen in Comedies
Robert Andersen has again signed
with Universal.
He will appear in a series of two
reel comedies of an eccentric nature.
Richman Supporting Dalton
Charles Richman, remembered for
his work with Vitagrapli is support-
ing Dorothy Dalton in "Half an
Hour." a James Barrie play. Fam-
"iis Players release.
First Tearle Film Finished
_ Conway Tearle has completed
Michael and His Lost Angel" at
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Constance Talmadge "In Search of a Sinner," a First National attrac-
tion adapted by John Emerson-Anita Loos. — Adv.
Getting Worried
Magazine Writer Thinks La Crosse
Children Spend Too Much for
Pictures
Carl Marshal writing in "The
Thrift Magazine" says that the
school children of La Crosse, Wis.
bought so few War Saving Stamps
that the superintendent of schools is-
sued a questionnaire which included
these questions:
How many times did j'ou attend
the movies during the week?
How much money did you spend
for movies?
How much monej' did you spend
for other amusements?
How m^ich money did you spend
for candy and sweets?
The article goes on to say:
Slips of paper were handed out to
all the grade pupils and high school
students, and without signing their
names they were asked to set down
the sum spent under each division.
In the high school, 970 pupils re-
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Glune With Nat'l
Wil Be Vice-President and a Direc-
tor— for Los Angeles Territory —
Swanson a Director
W. H. Clune, of Clune's Auditor-
iuum, Los Angeles, is vice president
and director in the National Picture
Theaters, Inc., Lewis J. Selznick's
exhibitor co-operative movement. He
will handle the Los Angeles terri-
tory.
Clune financed "The Shepherd of
the Hills" and "The Eyes of the
World" from the novels by Harold
Bell Wright and has had consider-
able experience in the state right-
ing and the exhibiting fields.
William Swanson of the American
theater. Salt Lake is also a vice-
president of National in his terri-
tory. Swanson is a member of the
firm of Swanson and Nolan who con-
trol the First National franchise
through Colorado and Utah.
Sues for $100,000
Williams Claims Hampton and Rob-
ertson-Cole "Enticed" H. B. War-
ner from Stage
John D. Williams, who produced
he play, "Sleeping Partners," in
,'hich Henry B. Warner was starring
when he left the company to go in-
to pictures again, has filed suit in
the Supreme Court against Jesse D.
Hampton and Robertson-Cole for
$100,000 damages.
Williams alleges that he had a
contract with Warner by which
Warner was to remain with "Sleep-
ing Partners" during the "run of the
piece," and that because the defend-
ants, who are associated in the pro-
duction and distrirbution of films
"wrongfully, corruptly and malic-
iously" enticed Warner away the
plaintiff had to discontinue his play
and has been damaged $100,000.
The Robertson-Cole offices had
no comment to make on the matter.
H. B. Warner is no longer on the
Rol)crtson-Cole program, having
been shifted to Pathe by Jesse D.
Hampton, his producer.
Stecher and Caddock at Cohan
Joe Stecher and Earl Caddock ap-
peared at last night's showing of
the wrestling bout pictures at the
George M. Cohan Theater.
The film will be booked by Pioneer
Film as a road show throughout the
East. It opens to-day in Atlantic
City for three days and then goes
to Philadelphia for several showings.
Detroit Men Meet
Detroit. Mich. — The Film Board
of Trade held its annual meeting here
on Saturday night.
Censorship in Virginia
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Richmond, Va.— The expect-
ed state censorship bill was
introduced before the General
Assembly Friday. It is said
to be the most drastic meas-
ure of its kind introduced in
the state in its present form.
A few weeks ago
Wells and Harry
were in town they
the situation in Vi
well in hand.
It is feared that
adopts censorship
Southern states mi
suit.
when Jake
Bernstein
stated that
rginia was
if Virginia
the other
ght follow
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May Be Used by Famous on a Roy-
alty Basis — Nothing Known Here
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Because of the suc-
cess of the prologue staged by Sid
Grauman for "Behind the Door" it
is reported locally that Grauman
may become thfe originator of /a
large number of acts, prologues and
interludes to be used in picture pres-
entations over a large area, if he
decides to accept an offer made to
him within the past few days by
Famous Players-Lasky, by which
they agree, it is stated, to pay hun
large royalties for arranging these
novelties for circuit purposes.
Helen Holmes Recovers
Helen Holmes has recovered from
her illness and will start at once on
"The Danger Trail," a serial for
Warner Bros. It will be directed by
Gilbert P. Hamilton, produced in
California and was written by Philip
Lonergan.
COMING
5 GREAT STARS
in a Revival of
^Tillie^s
Punctured
Romance'^
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Marie Dressier
Chester Gonklin
Mack Swain
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Local offices of Famous Players
said they knew nothing of the idea.
Farnum Buys Real Estate
(Special to IV ID'S DAILY)
Hollywood, Calif. — The sales of
Hollywood properties to prominent
film stars in the last year aggregated
more than $2,500,000.
This statement was made follow-
ing a $150,000 deal in which William
Farnum acquired land at the head
of La Breva avenue on the "rim of
Hollywood."
Getting Worried
{Continued from Page I'
ported, and in the grades, 3,044. The
money spendings reported for the
week were as follows:
High
School. Grades.
Money spent for mov-
ies $150.41 $381.40
Money spent for oth-
er amusement 817.04 520.46
Money spent for can-
dy and sweets 503.69 387.53
Total amount spent
per student in the
high schools $1.52
Total amount spent
per pupil in the
grades - -^^
Assuming that this record for one
week was a fair average for the
year, the expenditures for these La
Crosse school children present the
following startling figures, in even
dollars:
Total expenditures for one year —
High
School. Grades.
Movies $5,865 $14,874
Other amusements.. 31,864 20,297
Candy and sweets.... 19,643 15,113
Brings Action Against Two Firms
Winfield F. Kelly, in behalf of
himself and other stockholders of the
Navy Film Service, has filed an in-
junction suit in the Supreme Court
against the Maritime Pictures Corp
and the Navy Film Service. Regi-
nald H. Schenck is his attorney. The
oTOunds are not stated.
Total $57,374 $50,286
Grand Total for
grades and school
for the year $107,660
Alkire to Expand
{Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Co-incident with th(
election of production manager Phil
ip H. White to the office of vice
president and general manager of Al
kire Prod., President Walter H. Al
kire announces a policy o/ genera
expansion in production activities.
The first move in this directio:
was to dispatch White to New Yor'
to sign contracts for the distribu
tion of the Alkire features and t
supervise the staging of a Metre
politan premier of "An Ace in th
Hole," the first of the Joseph Bee
nett Prodj recently given a preview
here.
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"The Memento," an O. Henry
story, will be Corinne Griffith's next
Vitagraph picture.
Rtincie in Central Brazil
Walter O. Runcie, cameraman f<
C. L. Chester has reached centr
Brazil and is heading for the Riv^
of Doubt region.
American Players for Frauice
Leonce Perret, now in France, h;
arranged the sending to France >
the following: Lucy Fox, Hem
Sell, Robert Elliott. John J. Li;
ingston is their representative.
"If it "takes nine tailors
to make a man," it takes
ninety advertising experts
to make a motion picture
poster. Because they
have such a staff of ex-
perts, the RITCHEY
CORP. produce the finest
posters possible to pro-
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Monday, February 2, 1920
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood. Calif — Tom Guise
as lieen engaged by Marshall Neil-
n for one of the principal parts
1 his second production.
Helen Chadwick has just been
igned up by Goldwyn for a five-yeai
ontract.
Mabel Normand, having had t^
ice vacation in New York, is back
ome again, and is about to com-
lence work on a new picture at
he Goldwyn studios.
Reggie Morris, formerly with Sen-
ett, has been added to the direc-
onal staff at the Christie Studios,
le is co-directing with Al Chris-
ie and makes the seventh Christit
irector now engaged at that thriv-
ng house of comedies.
Ray Gallagher has been signed to
ppear in Supreme Comedies to be
eleased by Robertson-Cole- He is
t present playing opposite Molly
ialone in a comedy which is to be
ailed "Artistic Temperament."
M. C. Levee, business manager of
he Brunton Studios returned re-
ntly from an extended motor trip
J San Francisco.
The largest dark stage ever built
n any motion picture lot is being
rected at the Brunton studios. It
■ill be 300 x 150 feet and large
lough to accomodate the sets of
5 companies at the same time- Two
■ells, each 30 x 45 feet, will be sunk
)r water scenes. The primary ob-
ict for bulding the new structure
to provide training quarters for
ick Dempsey, who is in the midst
work on his serial.
Pauline Starke, the little sisterin
Soldiers of Fortune," was the in-
ted guest of Schumann and Sher-
ood, the proprietors of the Flor-
ice theater, Pasadena. The actress
id her mother were entertained at
le Maryland hotel at a dinner and
!iss Starke made a personal appear-
ice at the theater. She is at pres-
it engaged in the Oliver Curwood
pry now being made by Vitagraph.
=|Genevieve Berty, who has been
th Neal Burns on the National
t, is now playing opposite Bobby
*rnon at the Christie plant.
GAUSMAN
Seattle Notes
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Seattle — Greater Features Co. has
bought the Northwest rights to the
new Helen Holmes serial, "The Fa-
tal Fortune." They have booked it
to Levy's Orpheum, the only down-
town first run house playing serials.
The Sun Photopray Co., state
right dealers, have opened an office
at 2010 Third avenue. A. H. Huot
is manager, having resigned from
the management of the Seattle Hall-
mark office.
Stanwood, Wash. — O. O. Ruth is
building a new house.
Kent, Wash. — J. P. Henson has
bought the Kent Theatre.
Californian's Elect
San Francisco, Cal. — The United
Theaters Association of Northern
California chose the following offi-
cers at its meeting recently: Larry
Lund, President; Louis R. Green-
field, vice-president; Joe C. Cohen,
secretary; P. J. Hanlon, treasurer.
Buys Site for House
Meadville, Pa. — Charles Satz who
owns the Lyceum has bought the
Gamble property and the smaller
property of Adam Werle, adjoining
it, and will erect a house seating
about 1,900 on the site. Schatz heads
a corporation recently formed, with
a capital of $200,000, knowns as the
Meadville Theaters Co. Building
operations will be begun early in
April.
Fox Succeeded by Morris.
Richard C. Fox, who is now sales
mager in the United Kingdom for
>x, has been succeeded by Allen
oritz as manager of the Famous
avers Buffalo office.
Give Much Space to Industry.
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Denver, C.ol. — The Denver Post
t week gave an entire page of one
ue to the industry, showing pho-
rraphs of the Rialto, America,
'oli, Princess, Tsis, Empress and
and, as well as some comment
Sto the new expansion promised by
coming year.
Busch to Manage Exchange.
Chicago, 111. — Paul Busch is the
new manager of the local Republic
exchange. L. A. Rozelle, manager
of the exchange for the last five
years, has left for New York. Busch
was hitherto engaged in the same
capacity by the local National ex-
change.
Will Carry Case to High Court.
Montreal, Quebec. — Colored citi-
zens here recently held a meeting at
which it was decided to carry to a
higher court the case of Reynolds
vs. Loew's. Sol Reynolds was re-
fused an orchestra seat at Loew's
local house, and it is stated, was
turned out. In a lower :ourt he was
awarded damages when he entered
suit against the theatre. Following
an appeal by the house, another
court reversed the decision, the rul-
ing being that managers could draw
the color line if they so desired.
Film Free for School Children
Deerwood, Minn. — Under the di-
rection of the school board, motion
pictures arc being shown free to
school children of this town and vi-
cinity. Older people are being
charged $.15 for admission. Pic-
tures are sent by the University of
Minnesota. The local population is
in the neighborhood of 600.
Detroit House to Cost $250,000
Detroit, Mich. — Henry S. Koppin
will erect a house costing $250,000
in the spring.
Flint to Have $100,000 House
Flint, Mich. — Globe Theater Stock
Co. has plans for one-story theater,
to be erected at Saginaw and Wil-
liams Streets, to cost $100,000.
Hite Leases Keith's Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, Ohio — C. C. Hite has
leased Keith's for the summer sea-
son, for the C. C. Hite Prod. He
will present vaudeville and pictures.
Tacoma, Wash. — South Tacoma
opened with Rex Beach's "The Girl
from Outside." House cost $40,000.
Mineota, Minn. — H. L. Krohling
owns and will manage the New Rex
which seats 350.
Mobile, Ala.— E. H. Walsh is man-
ager of the Lyric, which will be re-
modeled, at a cost of $25,000.
Levy Booking "Fall of Babylon"
Omaha, Neb. — Joe Levy, who for-
merly managed the local Fox ex-
change is booking "The Fall of
Babylon" in Nebraska.
Omaha, Neb. — E. Kassal is the
new owner of the Columbia.
Philharmonic Honors Riesenfeld
Hugo Riesenfeld will conduct at
the first presentation of his "Ro-
mantic Overture," by the Philhar-
monic Society, at Carnegie Hall, on
Friday night.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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are apt to lose track of the fact that, con-
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known to the MILLIONS — names pos-
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Monday, February 2, 1920
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In the Courts
Aywon Film Corp. has filed a
bond for $7,000 in the Supreme Court
and for that reason it has a right to
exhibit the film, "The Log of the
U-35" pending the trial of the suit
by the C. B. Price Co. to restrain
the exhibition of the picture on the
ground that it has been "pirated"
from a negative owned by the plain-
tiff. Justice Finch who heard the
Price suit, refused the injunction on
condition that the bond be filed.
Samuel Heitlinger filed a suit in
the Supreme Court against the Em-
pire City Film Laboratory for $12,-
000 damages. The complaint al-
leged that William Stoermer owned
the negative of the picture. "The
Law of the North Woods," and gave
it to the defendant to be printed.
j Title to the negative has been as-
[ signed to the plaintiff but the de-
fendant refuses to deliver. Heit-
' linger asks $3,000 as the value of the
film and $9,000 because of lost
I profits due to the defendants acts.
Supreme Court Justice Platzek has
granted the application of William
Harris, Jr., and others as owners of
the play "East Is West," for an in-
junction restraining Carlyle Black-
well from producing a film called,
"East or West." The court said:
"It is apparent that the two titles are
so similar as to create confusion.
Plaintiff's title is fanciful and so is
defendant's. Of course there can
be no monopoly in the use of such
words as 'east' or 'west.' Any-
I one may use them as part of a de-
scriptive title. But the fanciful com-
bination 'East Is West' is entitled
to protection against another fanci-
ful title so near like it as 'East or
West.' " The plaintiffs must give a
bond of $.S,000 to protect the de-
fendants pending the trial.
Bestaf Made National Manager
Chicago. — S. C. Bestar has been
promoted from the sales force of
National Pictures to the position of
manager of the Chicago Branch.
Bestar takes the position left va-
cant when Paul Busch became
branch manager of Republic.
Wilson to Open Exchange.
Seattle, Wash. — Bert Snyder will
manage the Community Motion Pic-
ture Bureau, whicTi has opened an
office and which will distribute films
to non-theatrical users.
Install Equipment in Church
Ashtabula, O. — Motion pictm-e
■ quipment has been installed in the
First Presbyterian Church hasfmcnt
where films will be exhibited here-
after.
Ravenscroft Leaves Goldwyn.
Chicago, 111. — R. W. Ravenscroft
has resigned as Goldwyn publicity
manager for the Chicago office to
become assistant manager of the
Moir, Rose, Alcazar and Boston.
Exhibitors' Association Leases Suite
Winnipeg, Can. — The Manitoba
Exhibitors' Association has secured
a suite of rooms in the McGreevy
Block, Portage ave.
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Colleen Moore and Eddie Barry in a new Christie Special Comedy,
"Her Bridal Night."— Mare.— Advt.
Object to Serials for Children.
Syudey, Nova Scotia — The Coun-
cil of Women has asked the censors
of Nova Scotia to prohibit the show-
ing of serials on Fridays and Satur-
days because so many children at-
tend the theatres on those days.
Smith Tends to Exchange Shift
G. A. Smith, recent y appointed
general manager of the United Ex-
changes, personally attended to the
taking over of the Lynch Exchanges
in Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, St.
Louis, New Orleans and Omaha.
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Painsville, Ohio — M. Celestia Per-
ron has entered the motion picture
industry, having the rights to a ten
reel production called "Determina-
tion," to be produced at a cost of
$500,000. Captain F. F. Stoll is the
author of it.
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throughout the country for all
their bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them'' up to the box office.
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Metro Men Get Bonuses
One district manager and six
branch managers of the Metro or-
gnization have been awarded cash
bonuses for the greatest volume of
business done in 1919.
They are Harry Lustig, Los An-
geles, district manager; W. C. Bach-
meyer, Cincinnati; B. F. Rosenberg,
Denver; Fred W. Voight, San Fran-
cisco; H. L. Haldeman, Kansas
City; A. Fischer, Minneapolis, and
C. H. Kessnick, Atlanta.
Exhibitors' Mutual Moves
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Corp. is now located in new quar-
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New York City.
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Gompson Productions
"Miracle Man" Girl Has Own Com-
pany with Unlimited Finance.
Betty Conipson, whose sensational
success in the part of "Rose," the
girl in George Loane Tucker's pro-
duction, "The Miracle Man," which
was one of the events of last year,
has organized her own company for
the production of a series of elali-
orate special features.
Miss Compson, with her mother.
left for Los Angeles yesterday after-
noon, where she will produce. When
seen for a moment before leaving.
Miss Compson stated that following
the success of Mr. Tvicker's produc-
tion, she received offers from prac-
tically every lafge distributor and
producer, but after considering them
[all she decided to organize her own
'producing unit having been assured
of unlimited finance because she felt
that by controlling the entire detail
of production and assuming all of
the responsibility she would more
easily be able to achieve the sort of
special production which she desires
to present.
Miss Compson stated slie hoped
to liave her first special ready for re-
lease in the Fall. When asked con-
cerning distribution since she felt
,;hat her first duty now was to make
the best production possiljle, and
she intended to concentrate entirely
.ipon iiroduction for the present.
Griffith to Address Legislature
^ D. W. (iriffith will address the
i/irginia State Legislature on Tliurs-
lay evening on the censorship ques-
ion. He will represent tlie motion
licturc industry.
Accompanying him will l)e Frank
i. Wilson, his publicity representa-
ive. Jack Connolly is now in Rich-
mond working with Jake Wells on
ihe censorship matter.
Frame Report in Two Weeks
{By Wire to JVID'S DAILY)
Albany — The four sub-committees
f the Mayor's Conference met in
Kecutive session here yesterday.
Secretary Wililam P. Capes an-
Jounced that a final stand on the
•flatter will be made at a subsequent
==tieeting which will be held in two
eeks. At that time the reports
f the committees and its stand as
> the regulation of motion pictures
id particularly as to censorsihp will
? framed.
j Marion Davies and company have
I 'turned from Miami, where scenes
r "The Restless Sex" were shot.
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"I'm going out this very day and round up a lot of wild men, and if I
find one bad enough I'll marry him." — Constance Talmadge "In Search
of a Sinner," a First National attraction, adapted by John Emerson-
Anita Loos. — Advt.
Northcliffe a Producer
Lord Xorthclift'e, owner of a num-
ber of the most prominent English
newspapers and extensively interest-
ed in the publishing field in this
country, is to enter motion pictures
as a producer. This is believed to
i)e the only reason for the forthcom-
ing visit of W. G. Faulkner, motion
picture editor of the London Even-
ing News, a NorthclifTe paper.
Mr. Faulkner sailed from South-
ampton on the Adriatic, due in New
York on Sunday. He is generally
conceded as being the highest au-
thority and the most widely quoted
man on motion pictures in Great
Britain.
He will rest in New York for a fev;
days and then journey to Los An-
geles with his wife and daugther.
On the return trip he will stop of
at a number of cities and after an
other stay in New York will returi
to England. The entire trip w**1
cover a period of several months.
New Housing Plan
John Miller, of Buffalo, lias ten-
dered a plan to the National Asso-
ciation for the centering of all film
exchanges in New York in one fire-
proof building. His scheme has not
as yet been acted upon, according to
.Secretary Elliott, of the National
.■Association.
Miller proposes taking over the
IVinting Crafts Building, a thor-
oughly modern 26 story structure at
7tli Ave. and 34th St., which is now
held by the Government for post-
war work. Miller would use the
first 12 floors of the .structure for
the film exchanges and lease the rest
of the building to commercial estab-
lishments. The Government is ask-
ing in the neighborhood of $4,000,000
for the building.
With the concentration of all the
exchanges in one building it is fig-
ured that the necessity of erecting a
Jniilding and possible friction with
tile Fire Department will be re-
moved.
F. P. Assets 36 Million
Figures as Shown by Balance Sheet
of November 29, 1919
The consolidated balance sheet of
Famous Players-Lasky as of Xov. 29,
1919, shows as folows:
.A.ssets: Cash on hand and in
banks, $3,603,623; bills receivable,
$143,577; account receivable, $11,666,-
709; merchandise, $8,112,214; Liber-
ty Bonds, $412,028; other invest-
mests, $210,468; investments in se-
curities of partly and wholly owned
subsidiary companies not yet con-
sohdated, $2,978,197; land, buildings,
equipment, etc., less depreciation, $1,-
740,564; deferred charges, $441,424;
good will, $7,611,445; total, $36,920,-
z:49.
Liabilities: Bills payable, $5,328,-
312; accounts payable, $750,792; ren-
tals of film paid in advance, $1,300,-
355; liabilities in respect of collec-
tion of Federal taxes. $237,091; cap-
ital stock: preferred %'/( convertible
(100,000 shares of $100 par value).
$10,000,000: common stock, 193,177
shares of no par value stated at
$80, $15,962,740; surplus. $3,340,959;
total, $36,920,249.
According to Dominick & Dom-
inick, the stock issues enumerated
above are all of the oustanding
stock.
Powell Starts Trip for Goldv>yn
E. .\lexander Powell, war corres-
pondent has started on a tour in the
interest of the Goldwyn-Bray Picto-
graph, and other releases of the
Goldwyn-Bray organization. Powell
and his cameraman, E. L. Hawkin-
son will visit Japan, the Island of
Formosa, China, India and other
places in the far East to secure pic-
tures.
Oklahoma Exhibitors to Meet.
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Oklahoma City. Okla. — A record
i)reaking attentlance of Oklahoma
rtlm men is expected at the meeting
of the Theater Owners and Manag-
ers' Association, which opens here
to-day at the Lee Huckins Hotel.
It will continue to-morrow.
Northwest Men to Convene.
(Special to WW'S D-flLY)
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Exhib-
itors' Protective League will hold a
regular monthly meeting to-day at
which a number of important mat-
ters are expected to be discuss^'^
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked- Sale.
Famous Players .... 80^4 82 8054
Do pfd 89 9034 89
Goldwyn 30 31 30
Loew's, Inc 30 30 30
Triangle 11/16 54 H
United Pict. Prod. 14^ 15 15
World Film — — 1
Selznick Signs the Smiths
A long term contract was signed
this week by Myron Selznick, R.
Cecil Smith and Ella Stuart Carson,
continuity writers, which assures the
Selznick organization of the exclu-
sive services of the Smiths for a
long period.
COMING
5 GREAT STARS
in a Revival of
i^Tillie^s
Punctured
Romance''
Charlie Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Marie Dressier
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rd St., N. Y.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Chic Sale's picture
debut is to be made under the aus-
pices of Al Christie, of the Christie
Film Company. Work will begin
about the middle of February. His
first photoplay will be a five reeler
adapted from "The Smart Aleck,,"
a story by Irv. Cobb in the Saturday
Evening Post.
John Wray is to direct Lloyd
Hughes, new Ince star.
Christy Cabanne has finished
"Burnt Wings" for Universal.
Luther Reed, of the Ince scenario
staff, has left for Chicago for the
opening of his play, "Dear Me," with
Hale Hamilton and Grace La Rue.
J. H. McCloskey will be Director
Edward Jose's assistant in the film-
ing of Anita Stewart productions
for the First National release.
Louise Glaum is to start in "The-
odora," the greatest of the Sardou
plays, according to report, J. Parker
Read, Jr., will produce the film.
Majoi J. M. Campbell, who is han-
dling the afifairs of the Gale Henry
comedy during the absence of Bruno
T. Becker, general manager, now in
New York, has orderecr the remod-
eling of stages and dressing rooms
at tlie studio in Hollywood.
The next Reginald Barker pro-
duction to be made at the Goldwyn
studio will be the "Branding Iron,"
and the script is now nearing com-
pletion. Barbara Castleton has been
seelcted to play the principal part
of Joan.
Wallace MacDonald has just com-
pleted "The Fighting Shepherdess"
with Anita Stewart and is leaving
shortly for Palm Springs to com-
mence new duties as leading man
for Edith Storey in a big desert
superfeature "Moon Madness." Will
play a half Arabian and half French
lead in this. Colin Campbell,, who
made "The Garden of Allah," will
direct.
GAUSMAN
C. O. D.
Nathan Schaffner, of the
First National Exchange for
Kentucky and Tennessee, had
an unusual request recently.
A customer in a small town
said to him :
"Whenever you sell me a
picture at a big price send it
C. O. D."
"Why so?" asked Schaffner.
"Why, you see, the people
at the post office get to talk-
ing about the big price it costs
and I get a lot of good adver-
tising for showing expensive
pictures."
Fairbanks Staff Busy
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Douglas Fairbanks
is rehearsing for his next United
Artists picture the working title of
which is "The Makings." The sup-
porting- cast includes Ruth Renick,
Frank Campeau and Charles Stevens.
Ted Reed will leave shortly for
Arizona to complete exterior settings
t the Hopi Indian Reservation, six-
ty miles north of Holbrook. After
completing this work Reed will leave
for New York to get scenes for a
Fairbanks production.
O'Donnell Recovers
(Special to fflD'S DAILY)
Chicago — Eddie O'Donnell, gen-
eral representative for National Pic-
ture Theaters in the Middle West
has recovered from his appendicitis
operation.
Buy Franklin House
(Special to IFID'S DAILY)
Franklin, N. H.— The Webster Ho-
tel and Opera House, which is part
of the property, has been purchased
at a reported price of $100,000 by
Ernest L. Horstman, Albert H. Mai-
ley, former manager of the Olympia,
and Patrick F. Lydon, of Boston,
from Simeon W. Condar.
Cinema Classics to Move.
Cinema Classics will move from
the Fitzgerarld Bldg. to 130 West
46th St.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
TVPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVK, NEW YORK, N. Y.
64 West Randolph Street
Chicago, 111.
Willat Specials
W. W. Hodkinson will release a
series of Irvin Willat Prod. Willat
has gained a wide reputation as an
expert camera man and director. He
was responsible for "False Faces"
and "Behind the Door,," two Thom-
as H. Ince specials .
He is now forming his own pro-
ducing unit on the coast and plans-
to start production shortly.
North Dakotans to Organize
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Fargo, N. D. — As a result of a^
two day session which opens here
to-day, it is expected that the North
Dakota exhibitors will organize a
State bodv.
Fighting to Keep Theaters Open
The National Association through
a special committee composed oi
John M. Quinn, Vitagraph, and
Frederick H. Elliott, secretary is cir-
cularizing the country with letters
on the influenza situation. The let-
ter quotes Commissioner of Healtl
Copeland and his theory of keeping
the theaters open. All the distrib
uting companies are spreading th.
campaign through their branches.
Banner Month for Selznick
There is every evidence from re
ports received in the Selznick horn
offices that the month of Januari
was the banner month for the Seh
nick enterprises.
Gibraltar Pictures
Have Just Acquired
LOUIS TRACY
PRODUCTIONS.
GIBRALTAR PICTURES.
Arthur Beck Chas. C. Burr,
Executors,
133-5-7 W. 44th St. N. Y. City B
RITCHEY POSTERS
never make a photo-play
any better, but they al-
ways make it more prof-
itable.
RITCHEY
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Tuesday, February 3, 1920
O
On Broadway
Moss' Broadway — Thomas H.
lice's "Uangerous Hours," A. Sey-
umr Brown revue.
Capitol — Viola Dana, "The Willow
free."
Capitol News.
Educational Films, "India."
Semen Comedy, "The Grocery
:icrk."
Operatic, "Hiawatha's Wedding
feast."
Rialto — Douglas MacLean and
)oris May, "What's Your Husband
)oing?"
Rialto Magazine.
De Haven comedy, "Excess Bag-
age."
Rivoli — Wallace Reid, "Double
ipeed."
Rivoli Pictorial.
^ Chaplin Classic, "A Burlesque on
j,armen."
; Strand — Will Rogers, "Water,
iVater Everywhere."
I Strand Topical News.
Chester scenic, "Moosing Through
iCipawa."
I O. Henry story.
I Bray cartoon.
i Brooklyn Strand — Nell Shipman,
Back to God's Country."
Nevf York — To-Day: Crauford
Cent, "Other Men's Shoes.
Wednesday, William Russell, "The
^alley of To-Morrow."
Thursday: Owen Moore, "Picca-
illy Jim."
Friday: Mary MacLaren, "The
/loving Finger;
Peggy Hyland. "Faith."
Saturday: Olive Thomas, "Foot-
!ghts and Shadows."
Sunday: Norma Talmadge, "She
oves and Lies."
Next Week
Rialto— Ethel Clayton, "The 13th
ommandment."
Rivoli — Lionel Barrymore, "The
"oppcrhead."
Strand — Madge Kennedy, "The
ilooming Angel."
Brooklyn Strand — Mary Pickford,
Pollyanna."
Capitol— .A.llan Dwan's "The Luck
f the Irish.
S.R.012
More British Capital 1 Black Incorporates
Former English Munition Maker
Buys Control in Romayne
Superiilm.
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — G. F. Thew, head
of the Thew Syndicate, Ltd., of
London, former munitions manufac-
turers, has purchased the controlling
interest in the Romayne Superfilm
Co.
Romayne now has four companies
at work, three making comedies and
the fourth westerns. It is planned
to build a studio in England.
A news series of comedies with
"Bumps" Adams will be started in a
week.
King, Stoll General Manager Here
George King, general manager of
the Stoll Film Co., Ltd., of London,
England, is in New York. Mr. King
is stopping at the Astor.
Quimby at Work
Fred C. Quimby assumed his du-
ties as general manager of .Associat-
ed Exhibitors, Inc., yesterday morn-
ing. His office is now at the Cap-
itol Theatre Bldg.
Buys Screen Follies for Britain.
F. A. A. Dahme and Luis Seel,
producers of Screen Follies, have
sold the series for Great Britain to
Aiaster Prod., of London.
Oroville, Cal. — The studio of the
U. S. Feature Film Co. was destroyed
by fire.
HANG THE EXPENSE!
We said when we started with
our 1920 series. Perhaps we
spent too much on
KENTUCim
COLONEL*
But who wants to be Cheap?
THE NATIONAL FILM
CORP. OF AMERICA
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
L^over, Del. — The Black New Eng-
land riiealers, Inc., iiavc been
formed here with a capitalization of
$1,000,000.
The (Jorporation Trust Co. acted
for the new company.
The above company Is a new cor-
poration formed by Alfred S. Black,
of Rockland, Me., who now controls
al)out 50 theaters in New England.
Dean in U. S. Photoplay.
Washington, D. C. — E. B. Dean,
Sr., a Scranton capitalist, has been
elected director and second vice
president of the U. S. Photoplay
Corp. making "Determination."
Goldwyn Changes Name.
{Brj Wire to WW'S DAILY)
.Albany, N. Y. — The name of the
Goldwyn Pictures Corp., of Man-
hattan, has been changed to the
Goldwyn Producing Corp.
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
"Eyes of the Soul"
starring Elsie Ferguson
"Sinners"
starring Alice Brady
"Cup of Fury"
written by Rupert Hughes
"The Great Shadow"
starring Tyrone Power
n
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
Set Dempsey Release Date.
I'eljruary 15 has been selected by
I'athe as the date on which' "Dare-
devil Jack," the Jack Dempsey ser-
ial, will be released. It is a Brun-
ton production released through
I'athe. A trade showing will be held
at Wurlitzer Hall at two o'clock
today. The first three episodes will
l)c screened.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3607 Bry«ot
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A Gigantic Picturization of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Latest and Biggest Book
'THE RETURN OF TARZAN"
Plans for distribution now
being formulated
Address inquiries to
Numa Pictures Corporation
LONGACRE BLDG., Suite 523-5
Phone: Bryant 4416
Tuesday, February 3, 1920
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DAILY
FRANK REIGHER
AN APPRECIATION
By Chas. D. Isaacson
I liuve been thrilled. As a theatre-goer who has
seen the best and worst and all that vast multitude of
the mediocre mess in between, a thrill comes rarely ;
but when it appears, hits hard. The thrill was in the
])laying- of Frank Rcicher, whose impersonation of
"Akini" in "The Power of Darkness" is the finest indi-
vidual piece of acting I have seen in New York City.
'^"Akim" is a middle-aged peasant in Russia. He
stannners and stutters and goes in circles whenever he
speaks. He repeats himself and stumbles over his
phrases.
"I mean — uh — uh — I mean — what you call it — it's —
uh — it's filthy — that's what it is — it's — what you call
it — it's — It's filthy — that's what I mean, filthy!"
Akim is caught in the mesh of a net of circumstances.
His son has wronged a girl and is loved by a wealthy
])easant woman. Akim wants the boy to repair his
errors and marry the orphan he deceived.
You would think that Akim is an unpleasant charac-
ter, that his presence and his peculiarities irritate.
Tiiey do ; but through the stumbling and weak-expres-
sion, a soul of Godlike presence shines in unmistakable
])urity. In the pent-up walls of Akim's crude, weak
speech, Akim's mind and spirit struggle to free them-
selves. What is wrong must be righted. There is no
other Avay that he will recognize. His is a single-idea
mind, and he thinks clearly and in a straight line, even
if his expression is not so eloquent.
I speak of the thrill of Akim, as Reicher has por-
trayed this Shakespearian-like creature. The com-
j)any which plays "The Power of Darkness" is splen-
did ; but it is Frank Reicher who towers in strength
over his excellent co-workers. The ])lay is not one
with a stai- — Akim was not given the star place, but
Reicher's portrayal makes the role one which actors
forever and ever will want to place in their repertoire,
alongside Hamlet, Richard the Third, Othello and Ros-
tand's Cyrano. As you watch the first act, this bearded
man enters the room, and says nothing for a few nn)-
ments. Despite the quiet manner of him you know that
there is a thrill. You have not been prepared for it by
knowing that Rei,cher is a star — by electric lights x)r
newspaper announcements. It's all in the man. Then,
when he speaks out in his low, slow, stammering words,
he takes a comparatively small part in the conversa-
tion. You are held in a vise. From this on to the
end of the play, Akim-Reicher is in your mind's eye
and dominates the story.
In the second act Reicher has a scene that is already
immortal. His son has not followed his advice — he is
now liusband to the wealthy peasant widow. Flushed
by liquor and money and a love affair witli his step-
daughter, the son of Akim is a filthy spectacle. Akim
needs money — his horse is sick. But wlien he sees the
ways of his son's life, he refuses to stay in his house.
Can you think of him, "I can't — I can't — stay — for-
give me — I mean — it's not right — not right — Nikita —
in the house — it's what you call it — I mean — you are
living a bad life, Nikita — bad — I'll go."
How Akim, through the course of the action, brings
his son to confess and die is a piece of work so elo-
(juent and moving that I feel myself a cad and a boor
not to go out and shout of it from every platform from
which I speak. The play left me weak in my chair.
Frank Reicher is a young man — he is comparatively
little known in New York beside some bette-r adver-
tised players; but by Heaven, he is a creature hence-
forth I love. And if Frank Reicher, through this mar-
velous creation he has endowed with immortal life, is
not acclaimed by the world — by the audiences, by his
colleagues and rivals, then it may well be said that art
is dead. But because I know that art lives and that
the ])cople will crown the aristocrat of achievement, I
realize that Frank Reicher is destined to universal rec-
ognition. His "Akim" is America's finest theatrical
achievement !
FRANK REIGHER is Director General of Lester Park and Edward White-
side Productions, and is attracting a great deal of attention because of his splen-
did handling of "Empty Arms." He has just finished cutting another Park-
Whiteside film, and is now at work on the third of the series.
7/^BRADSTREET
of FILHDOM
7i^cRECOCHIZEIi
^AUTHORITY
Vol. XI, No. 36
Friday, February 6, 1920
Price 5 Cents
26 A Year
Quimby Places Output of Associated
Exhibitors at That Figure.
Fred C. Quimby, general manager
of Associated Exhibitors, Inc., stat-
ed yesterday that the possible out-
put for his organization would be 26
pictures a year.
While Mr. Quimby refused to be
definite on the subject, he clearly in-
timated that an organization the
size of Associated Exnibitors would
not have gone ahead on its plans un-
less definite sources of production
had been assured. The productions
will be "big league" in every sense
of the word, said Quimby.
The various franchise holders will
control the distributing rights in
their respective territories, wbile the
exhiliitors, who are a party to the
scheme will pay a certain percentage
of the rental price for the various
films. For example, if there are 300
exhil)itors who are interested in the
franchise for Greater New York the
percentages will l)e graduated on a
basis of 300, calculating, of course,
on a total of 100 per cent. The in-
dividual franchises held Ijy the par-
ent company will be clastic enough
to allow the entrance of new mem-
bers when found necessary.
* Quimby stated that the new or-
ganization plans to supply exhibitors
with everything they need: projec-
tion machines, seats for theaters and
all sorts of accessories. In selling
the .'\ssociated Exhibitor product,
salesmen will be dispensed with for
by the original agreement entered
upon by the sub-franchise holders
the sale of the product is assured
before actual operation is begun.
It is understood that the new
huilding on West 45th St. which
Pathe has taken over from the archi-
tect's blueprints,, will house the As-
sociated Exhibitors.
More Millions
They were talking about millions
again yesterday. Some film man
over at the Astor stated that "Ben
Hur" had been sold to a group of
Indiana Hoosiers for $1,000,000.
All Klaw & Erlanger said was,
"It's brand new."
Storm to Direct Ray Prod.
Jerome Storm, who has been re-
sponsible for a number of the Chas.
R|iy-Thomas H. Ince productions,
will continue as director with the
newly formed Ray Co.
Wesley Gilmour, formerly with
ince, will act as studio manager.
"Ye Gods! The old fossil thinks HE'S a sinner!" — Constance Talmadge
"In Search of a Sinner," a First National attraction, adapted by John
Emerson-Anita Loos. — Advt.
Western Capital
Behind Special Pictures — Several
from Mary Pickford Co. Inter-
ested
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — L. W. Thompson,
president of Special Pictures Corp.,
which, as noted yesterday, will pro-
duce one and two reel comedies, de-
clares that the formation of the new
company represents the first serious
move on the part of western capital
to invade the picture field.
"The Special Pictures Corp. is fin-
anced throtigh Aaronson & Co., one
of the largest bonding houses in the
West," he said.
, "The latmching of this new con-
cern with Los Angeles money is sig-
{Contimied on Page 6)
Grainger Leaves for California
J. R. ("Jimmie") Grainger left for
California yesterday. He will be
away about four weeks and said be-
fore leaving that it was just a "little
business trip."
Pete Smith is still ill.
Ince Leaves Tuesday
Producer Coming to New York,
Where Important Announcement
Will Be Made
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Thomas H. Ince
leaves for New York on Tuesday on
his first trip East in two years. It
is expected that the distributing ar-
rangements perfected for the Asso-
ciated Producers of which Ince is
president will be announced shortly
after his arrival there.
J. Parker Read, Jr., Mr. Ince's
business manager, is going East with
the producer and there is a strong
possibility of Louise Glaum accom-
panying them.
A number of additions have been
made to the Ince staff here, among
them bein.g the acquisition to the
{Continued on Page 2)
Gol'dwyn En Route West
Samuel Goldwyn left for California
late Wednesday afternoon. The
duration of his stay on the coast is
indefinite.
Oklahoma Managers
Meet— Act on "Bandit Films"— Tal-
bot Re-elected President.
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Oklahoma City, Okla.— Pledging
themselves .to a voluntary censor-
ship against so-called "bandit films"
in which are depicted the careers
or alleged careers of ex-convicts
and outlaws, but opposing any
legislation by Congress on this sub-
ject for fear will it will seriously af-
fect the freedom of the screen,, the
annual convention of the Theater
Managers and Owners' Association
of Oklahoma adjourned yesterday
following a two days' session at the
Lee Buckins Hotel.
The resolution approves the senti-
ment of the State Bar associations
in going on record against "bandit
pictures."
A long telegram was sent to Sen-
ator Gore and Congressman Har-
rell, who have introduced the bill on
the subject in the House and Senate
at the request of the State Bar As-
sociation, asking that tney withdraw
the pending legislation and pledging
the motion picture exhibitors of the
state to carry out the remedial
measure proposed in the bills.
Attention was called by the the-
ater men to the fact that two years
a.go they went on record against im-
moral "items of all kinds," and since
that time salacious screen produc-
{Continiied on Page 6)
Hiller Secures Rights for "Editor"
L. L. Hiller has secured the ex-
clusive selling rights to the new half
reel feature, "The Topical Editor,"
produced by the Topical Humor
Film Company and edited by Chas.
Leonard Fletcher.
Danzinger Sailing for Germany
A. J. Danzinger leaves for Ger-
many to-morrow on the Rotterdam.
He will be gone six months.
Danzinger recently returned from
Germany with a batch cf metol, the
German chemical used b/ laborator-
ies in developing film. During the
war the domestic laboratories were
compelled to use a substitute prod-
uct.
A Van Loan Special
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — Reported that
local capitalists are financing an H.
H. Van Loan special, title "Spot-
ted Heat" and to be produced by
Norman Mannin,g Prod. Co. Van
Loan or Manning could not be lo-
cated to verify this.
tM\
DAIL.Y
Friday, February 6, 1920
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Quotations
Bid. Asked.
Famous Players .- 74 76^
Do pfd 86^ 87^
Loew's Inc 27i/> 28
Last
Sale.
74
87^
28
Goldwyn 28 29^
Triangle
United Pict. Prod. 14 14
World Film
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1
Clermont Co. at Brunton Plant
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The newly formed
Clermont Photoplays Corp., which
has contracted with the Lloyd Carle-
ton Prod, for six pictures, will pro-
duce at the Brunton plant until a
proposed new studio is erected.
Omaha, Neb. — F. Connolly has
purchased the Hippodrome.
MACK SENNETT
remarked recently to
prominent men in the
industry:
"TiUie's
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is the best production I
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Featuring
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Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
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[uililicity department under Hunt
Stromberg of Dorothy Faith Web-
ster, well known magazine writer,
and R. Carrol Kaplan, to the scen-
ario staff.
Joseph Franklini Poland is also a
new member of Ince's scenario
staff.
Three stories have been secured
for early production. These are
"The Counterfeit," by H. B. Dan-
iel: "An Adventurous iDay," by
Stella Wynne Herron, and "The In-
cubus," by Marjoric Benton Cooke.
C. Gardner Sullivan, head of Ince's
scenario department, leaves for his
trip around the world on March 1.
In the all-star cast which will be
seen in "Chains of Evidence," will
be Edmund Breese, Marie Shotwell,
.A^nna Lehr and others. Dallas M.
Fitzgerald will direct.
Earle Directing O'Brien
William P. S. Earle, who directed
"The Lone Wolf's Daughter," has
just signed a long term contract
with Myron Sclznick, whereby Mr.
Earle will direct and personally su-
pervise a number of big productions
during the coming year. His first
vehicle will be "The Honor of His
House," starring Eugene O'Brien,
and a well knowT cast. This
story is a picturization of the .well
known English novel of the same
name by Andrew Soutar.
Earle has just completed "The
Woman Game," with Elaine Ham-
merstein, and will start work on his
new production with Mr. O'Brien
next week at the Fort Lee studios.
Smeltzer Here
Robert B. Smeltzer, manager of
the Republic exchange in Washing-
ton came to town yesterday.
Smeltzer is also president of the
Exchange Managers' Association in
Washington.
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Among Exchangemen
Chicago, 111.— Ralph White, for-
merly with Famous, has joined the
local First National Office.
Baltimore. Md. — It is reported that
W. F. Ballinger has been succeeded
by Frank Ford as local representa-
tive for Select. Ford was formerly
associated with Hodkinson in the
same capacity.
Kansas City, Mo. — H. W. Mur-
dock, formerly a salesman for Uni-
versal, is now on the road for Metro.
Salt Lake City, Utah — It is re-
ported here that L. E. Kennedy,
local Vitagraph manager for several
months, has been succeeded by J.
H. Roden, formerly with Fox. Ken-
nedy left for Los Angeles.
Kansas City, Mo. — K. B. Johns, a
former exhibitor, has been added to
the sales force of the Exhibitors'
Film Co.
Salt Lake City, Utah — It is re-
ported here that L. L. Hall, formerly
of Denver, is now n.anaging the
local First National Exchange. He
has succeeded W. A. Calkins
Salt Lake City, Utah— Robert A.
Brackett, manager of Select's ex-
change here for several months, has
been transferred to Los Angeles. T.
C. Malcolm, until recently Triangle
manager, will replace him.
Deaf Children "Hear" Opera
^ Thirty girls from the Municipal
School for the Deaf dropped their
regular studies yesterday afternoon
to attend the matinee performance
at the Capitol. The children,, while
totally deaf arc all expert lip read-
ers and were enthusiastic over the
presentation of "Hiawatha," which,
they are studying in operatic form,
Billic Burke's next picture will be
"Away Goes Prudence."
John S. Robertson will direct and-
Percy Marmont will play the lead
ing masculine role.
There is nothing quite so
attractive as a laughing
baby — except, possibly, a
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buyer In the Business has
just bought a Franchise
Sol Lesser, one of the shrewdest State Rights operators in
the business (the man who put over "Yankee Doodle in
Berlin" with Mack Sennett's bathing beauties) in combi-
nation with Gore Brothers of Los Angeles, owners of a
chain of theaters, has just bought the Southern California-
Arizona First National Franchise under our new plan.
The men back of First National are its strongest
guarantee of success.
A proposition that sells itself to Lesser and the Gores is a
proposition that every exhibitor should carefully inves-
tigate.
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In the Courts
In a suit of the McConnell Print-
ing Co. against the Cinema News
Publishing Co. for $1,006 balance
due for work, labor and materials
furnished up to last May, a judgment
by default for $1,060 has been en-
tered by default.
The Phoenix Feature Film Corp.
has filed suit in the Supreme Court
against Harry Grossman to recover
$5,380 alleged to be due on an agree-
ment by Grossman to pay $6,000 for
the plaintiff's film exchange at 131
Columbia Ave., Boston.
Charles Memberson, president of
the Foursquare Pictures, has testi-
fied before trial in the Supreme
Court in a suit of Carl L. Wettig
for $50,000 damages because his pic-
ture was used without his consent
and he was falsely depicted as a co-
conspirator in plots to blow up mu-
nition and supply ships in New York
Harbor, in the film, "Eagle Eye,"
based alleged facts supplied by Chief
Flynn, of the Secret Service. He
testified tha<^ the picture was dis-
tributed by the Wharton Co. and
said that the books of the defendant
do not show any dealings with Chief
Flynn.
The Parex Film Corporation has
filed an answer in the Supreme Court
to the suit of Asa B. Kellogg, as
trustee in bankruptcy of the Gen-
eral Film Contracting Co.. for an
amount alleged to be due. The an-
swer admits that it has paid $10,000
on account, and in making a coun-
ter claim against the plaintiff for
$9,000 alleges that it made no_ fur-
ther payment because the audit of
the General Fiim'.s books is incom-
plete and defective and did not in-
clude the receipts from five pictures
delivered to the olalnHff's bankrupt
corporation to be exhibited in Can-
ada. It is aliened that the General
Film got $10,000 from the<^e films,
of whi-h $8,000 is due the defendant
and that the films, which arc worth
$1,000, have not been returned.
Hollywood — Charles E. Whitaker,
scenario writer, has sued Harry I.
Garson, producer, to recover $4,500
which he alleges is still unpaid for
"continuities" of -"our ctories given
him by Garson for adaptation.
When the complaint was filed an at-
tachment was issued against money
deposited in a local bank in Garson's
name. According to the complaint,
the stories were "Michael and His
Lost Angel," "Elevating a Husband,"
"the Forbidden Woman" and "The
Soul of Raphael."
Harding With United in Boston
Boston. — W. Harding, formerly
with World, has joined the sales
force of United's Boston exchange.
Harding will cover Rhode Island
and part of Connecticut for United
Picture Exchanges, the same terri-
tory he took care; of in his former
position.
Greensboro, N. C. — A house cost-
ing $100,000 is to be erected by Dr.
W. H. Ivey.
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Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knoiu hoiu you cleaned
up.
Elmira, N. Y.— The fact that Will
Rosieis wears shabby clothes in
"Jubilo," enabled E. H. Thompson,
manager of the Amusu, to secure
additional publicity for that produc-
tion. He arranged a tie-up with
Rcid and Winner, whereby they
placed several stills in their window
showing Rogers in his rags, with a
sign reading, "Will Rogers could
get a new suit here at a reasonable
price. This is Will Rogers in 'Ju-
bilo' showing at the Amnsu. He
didn't buy this suit at Reid and
Winner's." They supplemented that
with a quarter page layout in all
local papers showing a cut with the
leading lady handing Rogers some
money, the accompanying words
being "This will get you a new
suit at Reid and Winner's 33 1/3 per
cent discount sale." Mention was
made of the fact that the production
was being presented at the Amusu.
Omaha, Nebraska — A special sec-
tion of 10 pages in the Sunday Bee,
with the front cover an advertise-
ment for "Everywoman," the mate-
rial being from the press book for
that picture, helped put that produc-
tion over at the Rialto. There were
also several advertising tieups, one
unique one being that of a dentist
who advocated good teeth as an as-
set to beauty. It all helped pack
the theater.
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Hollywood — Peggy Hyland, is be-
ing starred in a seven-reel drama,
"At the Mercy of Tiberius," being
produced by G. B. Samuelson. the
London producer. The director is
Fred Les Granville, who for some
years has been chief cinem-.ilograph-
er of Universal productions.
W. C. Herrmann, office manager
of the "Big U" exchange,, went to
Atlantic City yesterday for a 10
dav vacation.
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King Baggot has signed with
Metro to pla.' Judalh Lkvveilyii op-
posite May Allison in "The Cheat-
er," from "Judah." Baggot has the
part in which Edward Smith Willard
starred when "Judah" was first
played in London in 1890 and in
New York the same year.
Frederick Stanton has been en-
gaged to play "Aaron Shuttles" in
"Jennie Be Good" the next Realart
feature with Mary Miles Minter.
William Desmond Taylor is direct-
ing.
AI Ray formerly with Fox, lately
with American, has just signed up in
a stellar capacity with the Samuel-
son Film Company, operating at
LJniversal City.
Work is rapidly progressing on
preparations for making the photo-
play version of Gouverneur Morris'
story, "The Penalty," which is to be
an Eminent Authors' production.
Those so far selected for the cast
are Lon Chancy, Charles Clary,
Ethel Grey Terry and Kenneth Har-
lan. It will be directed by Wallace
Worsley.
When Marshall Neilan's second in-
dependent production is completed
the producer is contemplating a trip
to New York City. While Mr. Nei-
lan is in the East he will loan part
of his organization, consisting of
Victor Heerman, director; Tom
Held, assistant director;; William
Lenihan and George Elder, property
men, to the Harry Garson studio to
produce "Old Jed Prouty."
Marjorie Daw, the eighteen year
old star of Marshall Ne'lan Prod.,
is settled in her beautiful nev/ home
in Hollywood which she recently
purchased. Marjorie has also added
a handsome new touring car to her
personal belongings.
Dr. J. William Hoffman, nephew
of Robert Lieber, President of the
First National Exhibitors' Circuit,
has arrived in Los Anegeles with his
wife on a pleasure visit and is being
escorted around the studios by Ed-
die O'Hara.
GAUSMAN
Enid, Okla. Theater Sold
Enid, Okla. — The Royal has been
purchased from C. A. Black and R.
F. Anderson by Roy Abernathy and
C. L, Ticer.
Foit Lapiwah, Idaho. — P. T. Mc-
Kee to operate the theater here. H.
L. Wright, who was renting the
building from McKee refused to pay
higher rental and is contemplating
building.
Wants 'Em All
314 South Thirteenth Street,
Omaha, Neb.
Editor Wid's:
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asking me "Have you seen this
or that in Wid's" that I find
I can't get along without it
and keep up in the business
as I should. Please send it to
me, the daily, the weekly, and
everything else you have.
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Fire Causes $60,000 Damage
Chester, Vt. — The Chester, occu-
pying the second floor of the Hotel
Fullerton Building, was destroyed
by a fire that caused a damage of
$60,000.
Switch Houses Because of Fire
Bellows Falls, Vt.— While the
Grand was burning recently, the fire,
causing a damage estimated at be-
tween $60,000 and $100,000, the H.
D. Perry Co., which owns the house,
hurried new equipmen: to the Opera
House, where the Grand show was
presented. A sign on the ruins of
the Grand informed patrons of that
fact.
Hill Buys Pryor Interests
Greensboro, N. C. — All of the
George Pryor interests here have
been bought by Roland G. Hill.
They include the Victory, Bijou and
I sis. Tiie sum involved was $75,000.
Scherrer Organizes Firm.
Albany, X. Y. — G. L. Scherrer has
organized a firm to buy and lease
theatres, which has filed incorpora-
tion papers at Albany. The firm will
operate houses in Canada and the
United States. Principal place of
business, Sj'racuse.
New Theater
McVeytown, Pa. — H. E. Rodkey,
F. E. Johnson, D. B. Rodkey, Will-
iam J. Hamljright and J.. Harry
Sides arc respectively, president, vice
president, secretary, treasurer and
business manager of a company just
organized, which haL purchased a
building for $1,200 and will alter it
so that it can accommodate film
shows.
Report Lawrence with First National
Minneapolis, Minn. — Reported that
W. H. Lawrence, for the p<ist three
years office manager for Select, will
leave that organization to accept a
position with First National.
First National's New York office
knew nothing of the matter.
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Guts and Flashes
Universal wil release "The Pedd-
lers of Lies," with Frank Mayo and
Ora Carewe, on March 1.
Film Specials have moved their
offices from 130 West 46th St. to
Suite 518 Candler Building.
Victor Kremer Film Features' of-
fices are now located at 130 West
46th St.
Olive Thomas' sixth Selznick fea-
ture, "Glorious Youth," has been
changed to "Youthful Folly."
Famous Players has purchased "A
City Sparrow" by Kate Jordan for
Ethel Clayton.
Picture rights to "The Fighter," a
novel by Albert Payson Terhune,
have been purchased by Myron Selz-
nick.
William Turner will play the part
of the family butler in "Determina-
tion." Leslie Stowe will play the
part of Jonathan Morton, the Shy-
lock.
"Puppy Love" is the tith of the
third picture for the Herbert Kauf-
man Weekly being made by Selz-
nick.
Louis B. Mayer las purchased
screen rights to "Harriet and the
Piper," a novel by Kathleen Norris,
for Anita Stewart.
Harold Lloyd's next comedy for
Pathe, "His Royal Slyness," the
fourth of his $100,300 series, is
scheduled for release Sunday.
"The Cheater" is the name of
May Allison's new venicle, the pic-
ture being adapted from "Judah."
Work on this production has been
started.
Constance Talmadge and her com-
pany are at Palm Beach, Fla., where
exteriors on her fifth First National
production, "The Love Expert," will
be made. It is a John Emerson-
Anita Loos story.
Gouverneur Morris is now at
Culver City, where he will assist in
the production of "The Penalty."
Morris will spend six months in
California.
W. H. Aiken, an American repre-
sentative, reports booking "The Hel-
lion" for the fourteen Iowa theaters
of the Adams Circuit for February
showing.
Griffith's Ideas
Prepares Talk on Censorship Before
Virginia Legislative Committees
In explanation of the industry's
stand on the proposed censorship bill
now pending in the State of Vir-
ginia, D. W. Griffith prepared the
folowing remarks for delivery before
the Joint Committee representing the
Senate and Assembly of the Com-
monwealth :
"Censorship is un-American be-
cause it is founded on the principle
of autocracy — the right of a few to
direct the mass. Every American
precept is in opposition to it. Every
time America has shed blood it has
been to overthrow tyranny and
Americans will not countenance
tyranny of thought any more than
they will countenance tyranny of
physical power.
"Censorship is misguided because
it defeats its purpose by robbing the
screen of its virility, thus inviting
the need of further censorship over
the spineless milk and water prod-
uct that will follow it.
Censorship is senseless because it
puts into the hands of small-calibered
politicians the right to edit our sup-
ply of thought and our means of
recreation. As well permit these
politicians to go into our libraries
and re-write Shakespeare or the
Bible.
"Censorship is unjust because it
restricts a great industry, by build-
ing trouble-barriers as numerous as
our states and cities. It is an un-
warranted tax upon an industry —
and the maze of hazards it erects
discourages the spirit of adventure
and originality without which the
industry cannot exist. It \s, an as-
surance of screen mediocrity.
"Censorship is dangerous because
it is the beginning of the encroach-
ment upon the freedom of the press.
.As well permit an appointee of a
City Council to sit at the desk of
a newspaper editor and delete the
copy not to his liking.
"Censorship is untruth because it
conceals truth. No film can be
great that does not mirror life, and
life is made up of joy and sorrow;
sweetness and bitterness: lights and
shadows; good and evil comedy and
tragedy.
"Censorship is artless because it
would rob our films of the very qual-
ities that make Shakespeare's works
immortal — the contrast of vice and
virtue, an essential law of drama.
"Censorship is unlawful because
the screen is a form of expression
and the right' of free expression is
guaranteed under the Constitution.
"Censorship is needless because
the exposure of an indecent or im-
moral film is a misdemeanor under
all laws which now exist and comes
Western Gapital
{Continued from Page I)
nificant l)ecause it shows that finan-
cial interests at the production cen-
ter are awakening to the possibili-
ties offered for investment in the pic-
ture industry. It has often been pre-
dicted that once Los Angeles capi-
tal Ijccomes thoroughly interested in
the tilm business it may result in
swinging the financial center of this
great industry from New York to
the present film capital where more
than 80 per cent of production is
low carried on."
The new company plans to estab-
lish its own exchanges in the 26
key cities of the United States. The
sales end of the business will be
handled by H. J. Roberts, formerly
with the sales department of Fox
film. Ward Lascalle, formerly con-
nected with the directorial staff of
Mary Pickford, will be director-gen-
eral of the new concern. There will
be four companies operating^ before
the end of March, announced Mr.
Lascalle. Earle D. Shanks, former-
ly connected with the accounting
and financial department of the
Mary Pickford Co. will act as busi-
ness manager for the new company.
Before becoming identified with
Special Pictures, President Thomp-
son was also connected with the
Mary Pickford Co. as special repre-
sentative for Miss Pickford at the
New York office of United Artists.
The new concern will rent space
for the present at one of the studios
but plans are now being prepared
for a studio of their own which it
is believed will be well under way
by the beginning of summer.
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undiT the proper police regulation
of every community.
"Censorship is intolerance, and in-
tolerance murdered Socrates; cruci-
fied Christ: put Columbus in chains:
martyred Joan of Arc; smashed the
first printing press; produced witch-
craft and made Europe a shamble.
"Censorship is reaction because it
substitutes the judgment of the nar-
row partisan critic for the judgment
of the artist and creator.
"Censorship is unprogressive be-
cause it hampers the full develop-
ment of the world's newest and one
of its most important arts — an art
that cannot finally find itself with-
out the free and unrestricted play of
all its creative genius.
"Censorship is unfair because, on
thc_ plea that it protects youth from
seeing those things which the ado-
lescent mind should not know, it
robs the adult majority of those
things which oupht to be shown.
Better to keep the children out of
the picture theaters. Children do
not go to the legitimate theaters.
"Censorship is tuixVirginian be-
cause it is antagonistic to your State
motto which calls for the destruc-
tion of the tyrant because it makes
a lie of the principles of liberty for
<vhich Washington fought; which
Thomas JefTerson wrote into our fim-
damental laws, and for which Pat-
rick Henrv pleaded when he said:
'Give me Liberty, or give me death.'"
Oklahoma Managers
{Continued from Page 1)
tious have not been shown in the
State. The fact that they kept faitli
on the ciuestion of immoral films is
pointed to as an indication that they
will likewise ban the bandit pictures
"The law proposed by Senator
(iorc and Congressman Harrell,'
said Ralph Talbot, president of thf'
association, in discussing the actiori
of the body, "would establish a dan-
gerous precedent with reference tc
the freedom of the screen tha',
might prevent the sTiowing of evei
the purest type of pictures. It wouI(
also bar from the State production!
such as are made by William S
Hart and other actors who essa]
Western roles. The exhibitors o
the State will enforce the resolutioi
adopted by us to the letter,, and an}
one wdio fails to do so will be deal
with by our association."
Talbot was re-elected president
Other officers are: — Morris Lowen
stein, Oklahoma City, vice president
IK. B. Momand, Shawnee, secretary
W. H. McCall, Oklahoma City
treasurer.
About 300 theater men attendei
the convention. This was the larges
attendance in the history of the or
ganization. Various film distribut
ing companies had displays coveria
the entire sixth floor of the hotel.
It was announced that the Fol
Film Corp., the Vitagraph Companr
and Select Pictures Corporation'
would soon establish branch office
in Oklahoma City. Practically
tlie other large companies now ha"V,
offices here, and as soon as the thr^
named have opened offices in the oil
Kansas City and Dallas will be eS
tirely eliminated as distributing ceiT
ters for Oklahoma.
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Incorporations
All)an> — Ariel Theater Amusc-
;nt Co., Buffalo. Capital $75,000.
corporators: J. J. Geigand, J. and
Scliwartzott, Buffalo.
Albany — Character Pictures Corp.,
;w York. Capital, $150,000. In-
rporators: A. W. Plunmier, C. W.
ick and D. I. Shapiro, 99 Nassau
Dover, Dei. — Tolstoi Pictures
)rp. Capital, $100,000. Incorpora-
■s: T. L. Crotcau, H. E. Knox and
E. Dill of Wilniington.
Dover. Del. — Waldorf Photoplays,
ipital, $1,500,000. Incorporators:
L. Croteau, H. E. Knox and S.
Dill of Wilmington.
Albany — Arston Prod. Corp., New
3rk City. Capital, $5,000. Incor-
rators: L. P. Muchenfess, A.
:drock and C. Morgan, 834 River-
le Drive.
Alliany — Sons of Italy Building,
wood, L. I. Capital, $12,000. In-
rporators: F. D. Licurse, P. Schi-
one and S. Pacetta, Far Rocka-
All)any — Bowery Theater Corp.,
:w York. Capital $10,000. Incor-
rators, P. F. Shea, E. A. Relkin
a C. W. Groll, 200 West 113th St.
Albany — Lathrop Pictures, Inc.,
w York. Capital, $20,000. Incor-
rators: Jacob Ginsburgh, Samuel
inccr and William A. Lathrop,
5 Broadway, New York.
iSacremento, Cal. — Clermont Pho-
ilays Corp. Capital stock, $300,-
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Reorganize Variety Pictures
Baltimore, Md. — Variety Pictures
Corp. has been reorganized and the
following new otFicers have been
elected: — Milton Caplon, pres.; Ed-
ward Sherwood, general manager,
and W. F. Ballinger, treas. The
local office of the company will be
retained, although the main office
will be located in the Mather Build-
ing, Washington, D. C.
Gale Henry Leaves Bulls Eye
(SpecidI to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Gale Henry has sev-
ered connections with Bulls Eye, her
releasing company, and has signed
a contract for a new series of two
reel comedies with one of the fore-
most distributing concerns. Accord-
ing to the contract. Miss Henry will
produce ony six two-reelers a year,
instead of 24 a year, as she has in
the past.
The Gale Henry studios in Holly-
wood were sold thiL- week, thus com-
pelling Miss Henry's company to
seek new quatrers. It is stated the
company will erect a studio of its
own and Riverside is mentioned as a
probable locatiori.
— Gareth Hughes, with Equity,
has been loaned by Harry Garson to
Mildred Harris Chaplin for appear-
ance in "Thelma."
000, Subscribed, $300. Incorpora-
tors, H. N. Clermont, C. C. McDan-
iel and H. F. Albers.
Louisville, Ky. — .Audol)on .Amuse-
ment Co.,, capital $10,000, divided
into shares of $100: L. P. Durrett.
D. S. .Sesmer, Edwin Oebrle and
Hollis Edmonson.
Portland. Me. — Strand theater has
been incorporated here. Capital,
$5,000 divided into 50 shares. John
C. Bills, Jr., is president and treas-
urer, and with Hugh Lester, makes
up the board of directors.
Sacramento, Cal. — Western Photo-
play Corp. Capital stock, $75,000.
Subscribed, $500. Incorporators:
Noble Johnson, George W. Adams,
T. F. Brazleton, R. D. Duncan and
L. B. Binford.
Knoxville, Tenn. — Special Features
Co., with an authorized capital of
,$25,000, to buy and distribute spe-
cial pictures. W. E. Drummond, H.
H. Freeman, Irene Drummond, M.
F. Flenniken and John H. Frantz, in-
corporators..
San Antonio. Tex. — Latin-Ameri-
can Film ""orp., capital $75,000, will
produce pictures and operate in
.America and Latin countries of Eu-
rope. Trustees, Emilio Baldit. Ro-
berta Cautiero, 'Pablo Deleon, Fran-
cisco Trujilo. Jr., and Jose Alcaraz.
Newark. N. J. — An exhibitor-own-
ed motion picture house will prob-
ably be in operation before Tan
in South Orange. William R. Put-
nam, of the Putn,Tm-Jacobs Theaters
Co. has applied for a permit. The
film shows conducted by the home
and school association are the only
ones offered here at present.
New Theaters
Franklin, Ind. — O. 1. Demarce will
head a company which is to erect a
house costing about $35,000.
Fresno, Cal. — Kinema Investment
Co., which owns the Kinema here,
will erect another house at a cost
of $350,000,
Stoughton, Wis.— About $60,000
will be spent by Gus Roe and Chas.
Guelson on a house Tiere.
Savannah, Ga. — Savannah Savings
and Real Estate Bank will erect a
bank office Iniilding and theater.
Springfield, Mass. — William H.
Cone has bought a site on Spring-
field St. for $25,000 on which he
plans to build a house costing $60-
000. Work will start in the spring.
The Plaza, at 187th St. and Wash-
ington Av.. seating 1,200, with an
open air annex seating a similar
number, will be opened about March
10 by Louis Weinberg. Pathe sales-
man.
Cleveland, Ohio — The New Ly-
ceum is being bu'lt on Fulton Road
by M. Pftlcar, who operates several
other houses in Cleveland.
Territory Sold
Films Specials have sold the rights
on their "Jolly Comedies" to the
Celebrated Players Film Corp., of
Chicago, for Indiana and Northern
Illinois. .Also to the Phil. Gold-
stone Film Exchange, of Omaha, for
Iowa and Nebraska, and to .Willis
Kent, of Denver, on "Brown of Har-
vard" for the Denver territory.
Idaho Theater Sold
Mo3COw, Idaho — J. W. Allender,
Inc., has purchased the Orpheum,
seating 400, from R. S. Tucker. Al-
lender operates a chain, including
the Liberty, at Moscow; Pullman
and Colfax and Majestic and Lyric,
Spokane. He will rename the Or-
pheum, the Liberty.
Kokomo, Ind. — The Victory will
open on February 2 with Martin
Gruenwald as manager.
House Changes
Waterville, N. Y. — The control-
ling interest in the Waterville
.A'musement Co. has been sold by
the Raymond W. Cash Co. to Ray-
mond O. Hillette, of the Milfred,
Green, N. Y.
Cleveland, Ohio — The American
has been taken over by '£.. F. Flan-
agan, who controls the Crescent, and
Frank Nolan, who will remodel it
and change its name to the Ter-
minal.
Batlimoie Md. — Tlie Solax was
bought by Arthur D. Gans recently
and resold to G. W. Hamilton,
Harry Beiitum and George A. Bald-
win. The house has been overhauled
and reopetied.
Findlay, Ohio — Abe R. Kraft and
Dale A. Capcll have purchased the
Lyceum from Edward Jacobs.
m
The difference between
moving pictxires and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
THE LOST CITY
has a lobby display which will fit
every episode and is good for a 15
weeks' display in all the first run
houses. Four 30 x 40 paintings com-
prise the set.
Look em' over at our salesrooms.
Eraus Manufacturing Co.,
220 W. 42nd St., N. Y.
17th floor Tel. Bryant 3607
TYPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK. N. Y.
1044 Camp Street 64 West Randolph Street
New Orleans, La. Chicago, 111.
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Friday, February 6, 1920
About Prices
Some Comment Regarding the New
York Exhibitors' League Action
Realtive to Prices for Pictures
There was considerable interest in
the market yesterday over the atci-
tude taken liy Hiram Abrams, who,
as noted exchisivcly in WID'S
DAILY, commenting on the action
of the New York State Exhibitors'
League, said that an exhibitor could
buy as he pleased and with no one
to compel him to do anything else.
That the percentage problem en-
tering into the sale of productions
was part of the general idea behind
the action of the state exhibitors was
generally admitted, but many be-
lieved that as Abrams put it was
probably the only answer available
to a difficult question.
It is understood that Alirams also
contends that few, if any of the state
exhibitors are using much of the
product of the stars identified with
United Artists.
In a statement issued yesterday,
however, Mr. Abrams made the fol-
lowing remarks, in part: —
"I .go on record now with the
promise that as soon as this com-
pany has a sufficient amount of
product to warrant the organization
that will be required, we will book
our pictures throughout on a
straig-'ht percentage bUsis and do
av/ay altogether with a guarantee or
rental, except, insofar as a nominal
deposit may be required as a binder
or as evidence of good faith for the
protection of playing dates.
"We are headed right for straight
percentage."
The percentage question now
being discussed at length in the in-
dustry was agiJn taken up in view
of the action of the state exhibitors.
That a percentage basis might prob-
ably be the solution of the booking
question was admitted, but the diffi-
culty seems to be that few can agree
on just what the percentage basis
should be.
The exhibi'tors fixed March 9-10
as the date for *-he next state con-
vention to be held in Utica.
Henry King Specials
(St>frial to fVlD'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — As a result of his
success in directing "23^ Hours'
Leave," which introduced Doug'as
MacLean and Doris May as stars,
and "Haunting Shadows," with H.
B. Warner, Jesse D. Hampton Prod.
Inc., are to present six Henry King
specials, with all-star casts. These
are to be made from books by rec-
ognized authors, and King is to be
given the utmost latitude in putting
them into films, The first will be
Frank Spearman's story "Big Dick."
King's contract will extend over the
next two years.
Screen Rights for Sale
of the Storv
"The Woman of Mystery,"
by Maurice Le Blanc.
an Arsene Lupin Story
rKI.Enil.^TEO AX7THORS SOC.
Room 803 Columbia Theatre BIdg:.
Tel. Bryant 1511
Kohn Ties Up with National Film
Hollywood — Marion Kohn, of San
Francisco, is financing the series of
26 productions each which Grace
Cunard, Polly Moran and "Smiling
Bill" Jones are to make at the Na-
tional Film studios.
Additions to Lasky Plant
Hollywood — A two story addition
has been built for the home of the
Scenario Department at the Lasky
studio.
The Research Department under
Elizabeth McGafifey has found it
necessary to move it into a larger
building.
The Lasky Wardrobe Department
is now .established in its three story
concrete structure.
The Publicity Department, tinder
the direction of Adam Hull Shirk,
will be augmented by the advent of
Barrett C. Kiesling, w'lo begins work
next week.
Lesser in, Los Angeles
(SpecinJ to IVTD'S DAILY)
Los .A.n,geles — The transferring of
his headquarters from San Francisco
tn Los .Angeles has been accom-
Dlished during the last few days by
Sol Lesser. Since his purchase in
e'-nneetion with Gore Bro.s. of the
P'i'-st National Circuit for Southern
California and .Arizona Lesser has de-
cided that the new interests can best
be manao-ed from this city, and has
taken offices in the Brack Shops'. He
will still maintain an office in San
Francisco, but his main offices will
be here.
O'^e of Lesser's interesting plans
for the future is the making of Los
Angeles, as a distributing center, in-
stead of nermitting all of those hon-
-^rs to fall, as heretofore, to New
York. His scheme has met with
marked approval from a large num-
her of motion picture interests.
Lesser and the Gores recently
purchased the Kinema Theater,
which will undergo extensive im-
provements in the near future. They
are also planninp- to erect another
large theater on Broadway, but have
not yet chosen its exact location.
Another for Grauman
(Bi/ Wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles — Sid Grauman an-
nounced yesterday that he was to
erect a new 2,500 seat theater in Hol-
lywood. Breaking of ground will
start within 90 days. Jack Calicutt
has arrived in Los Angeles from San
Francisco to take the management
of the Kinema, recently purchased
by Lesser and Gore Brothers. Cali-
cutt was former manager of Gran-
ulans' Million Dollar Theater here.
Sales Force Wins $2,500
(By Wire to WWS DAILY)
Cleveland, Ohio — Universal's big
business drive was won by the
Cleveland exchange salesman under
the direction of E. J. Smith.
Increases of more than 55 per cent
in three months over the previous
three months were made as a result
of the drive. A prize of $2,500 was
awarded the manager and salesmen
under the direction of E. J. .Smith.
The seven salesmen employed by
Smith more than doubled their av-
erage sales during the contest's dur-
ation. Smith's salesmen include H.
T. Rogers. M. J. Click, T. G. Colby,
N. P. Fleisher.. H. S. Brown, F. L.
Davie and J. W. MacFarlane. H. C.
Borger is Smith's assistant and Pal-
mer Slocum his publicity man.
.A. Lincoln Ehrgott is in charge
of the Foreign Department of C. B
Price Co., Inc.
The .^mcrican Cinema Corpora-
tion has been used in the Supreme
Court bv the O. J. Gudc Co. for $10,-
9,'i.3. The complaint asks $6 583 for
nil electric sign at the northeast cor-
ner of Broadway and 45th St., $3,750
for one at 1485 Broadway and $600
Hue on the rental of a si.gn at 1628
Broadwav.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Must be thoroughly familiar
with Greater New York terri-
tory. Box B-41, care WID'S.
Those Interested in a
WELL KNOWN DIRECTOR
Can Communicate with
Room 1659
Hotel Commodore
Vanderbilt 6000
NOTE — Leaving for California Monday noon unless signed
before that time.
Merle E. Smith Dead
Merle E. Smith, general manager
of the George Kleine Enterprises
for 10 years, died yesterday morn-
ing at the Republican Club. Pneu-
monia was the cause.
Mr. Smith was one of the veterans
of the game and one of the best
liked men in the industry. His
widow came from Chicago to nurse
him during his illness. Three chil-1
dren and his widow survive him.
I. R. Hammons Dead
I. R. Hammons, father of Ear!
Hammons, of Educational Films
died yesterday morning.
Loeb, Kane's Assistant
Louis E. Loeb, with Famous Play-
ers for five years, will act as assis-
tant to Arthur S. Kane in the latter's
new venture.
BESS MEREDYTH
and
WILFRED LUCAS
Writing and Directing
Australian Features
Address
Care Snowy Baker
84 Oxford Street
Sydney, N. S. W. Australia
Cable Address
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MR. SAMUEL rytlLIDWYN
4Gy FIFTH AVENUE
N . Y . Y
- I' ERSON AL -
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Vol XI, No. 37
Saturday, February 7, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Zukor Acts
Fo Aid National Board of Review
and Exhibitors in Fight on
Censorship.
To help the National Board of
Review, and also to assist exhib-
tors in the fight against official mo-
tion picture censorship, Famous
Players-Lasky is taking steps to
liave the insignia, "Passed by the
National Board of Review" carried
It the beginning of all Paramount
A.rtcraft pictures so that it will not
fail to be seen when the pictures
ire shown in the theater.
Adolph Zukor has appealed to all
exhibitors booking Paramount pic-
tures to keep this approval in the
ilm when it is shown.
It has been the custom in the past
:o append the National Board's ap-
)roval to the end of pictures. Many
;xhibitors, failing to appreciate the
mportance of this approval, have
>een in the habit of eliminating this
tamp from the picture. Thus when
he picture is shown even though the
licture has been approved by the
National Board, it fails to let the
eople know that such approval has
een given.
"I am moved to take this step,"
lid Mr. Zukor, in explaining his
ction, 'because T am firmly con-
nnced that the National Board of
E'eview needs the backing of every-
dy in the business in the fight it
waging against official film cen-
rship. All Paramount Artcraft
ctures are approved by the Na-
onal Board before they are re-
ased. This not only is a protection
I us, but it is of immense benefit
I the exhibitor showing our pic-
res.
"I wish to call the attention of ex-
bitors to the importance of carry-
g this approval on all their pic-
Ires. It behooves all exhibitors to
(i-operate witli this board, because
ficial censorship not only is vicious
d un-American, but it also can
I incalculable harm to the indus-
V, as has been proved in those
mmunities where censorship al-
idy exists."
Rivoli Marquee Collapses
riie marquee at the Rivoli The-
M- collapsed yesterday under the
isht of snow and rain. Four per-
is were slightly injured.
Compson Co. Formed
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Mbany. N. Y.— The Betty Comp-
■1 Photo Plav Co., of New York
; y, has been capitalized at $100,000.
e incorporators are B. and M.
'mpson and A. A. Grasso.
He was such a perfectly, thorough ly, painfuDy good man — Constance
Talmadge "In Search of a Sinner," a First National attraction, adapted
by John Emerson-Anita Loos. — A dvt.
No Censors in Virginia
Committee Kills Impending Measure
— Called an Important Victory
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Richmond, Va. — The proposed
censorship for Virginia was killed
yesterday by the Committee on
Moral Welfare.
This is regarded as exceedingly
important. Many feared if Virginia
passed the measure that it might
have a strong influence on other bills
in Southern states.
David W. Griffith, representing the
industry, and the National Associ-
ation led the opposition before the j
committee. i
Secretary Elliott, of the National
y^ ssociation, was materially pleased
when he was informed of the action
over the long distance phone.
Ministers Fight Sunday Shows.
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
South Bend, Ind. — Plymouth, Cul-
ver, Argos and Bremen clergymen
(Continued on Page 2)
Deliveries Hit
Storm Plays Havoc With Shipments
— Statements from Companies
The storm which has tied up or
delayed trains throughout the coun-
try has resulted in many cases in
a delay in film shipments and many
of the companies have been forced
to undergo some inconvenience as
well as the exhibitors.
Assistant Sales Manager Kent of
Famous Players when questioned
about the matter stated that as yet,
that organization had been affected
only slightly, but that there was no
doubt that the train trouble would
hit them later. At present Famous
is using autos in numerous cases.
S. Harris of Goldwyn explained
that to some extent, they were get-
ting around the difficulty by ship-
ping reels by parcels post, and that
in four or five cases it had been ne-
cessary to substitute other produc-
tions for those booked.
Charles Rogers of -Sclznick de-
(Continued on Page 4)
Gudger, Vice-President
Du Pont Man Now With Goldwyn
— Talk of Changes Aired in
Local Film Circles
Francis A. Gudger, it developed
yesterday is now a vice-president of
Goldwyn Pictures. Mr. Gudger was
formerly vice-president of the Ar-
hngton Works, a Du Pont subsid-
iary, and an assistant director of the
Du Pont Corp. during 1919.
The news developed considerable
interest in film circles yesterday. It
was rather generally conceded that
Gudger was on the job to look after
the Du Pont interests in Goldwyn as
is said to be the case of H. D. H.
Connick who resigned from a down-
town financial institution to join
Famous Players. Connick is chair-
man of the finance committee at
Famous Players. Mr. Gudger, when
reached on the telephone yesterday
stated:
"Mr. Goldwyn wanted to strength-
en his organization wherever he
could in order to carry out the lines
of expansion he has planned for
Goldwyn Pictures. I was elected a
vice-president at a director's meet-
ing held the third week in January.
If I can be of any help to Mr. Gold-
wyn, I am here to do it.
"The vice-president and others
right down the line are his lieuten-
ants and stand ready to carry out
his plans."
Gossip current in usually well in-
formed quarters had it that Samuel
Goldwyn would devote all of his
time in the future to production and
Moritz Hilder, another vice-presi-
dent would take over the sales end.
Regarding that Mr. Gudger stated
that Goldwyn would continue the
general duties of .president whild
regarding Mr. Hilder he said that
he didn't think the statement was
true.
Nat C. Olds took an important
executive post in the advertising de-
partment this week.
Meanwhile it is understood that
Maxon F. Judell who joined Gold-
wyn four months ago to organize a
non-theatrical department has been
let out.
Elaborate Premiere for 'River's End'
Marshall Neilan's first produc-
tion for First National, "The River's
End" will have its premiere before
the Canadian Club of New York on
Monday, Feb. 16. A dinner will fol-
low the showing of the film, which
will take place at the Biltmore. Mar-
shall Neilan plans to be here for the
showing, if other plans do not in-
terfere.
Saturday, February 7, 1920
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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Chicago representatives — Willis, Eckels
ftnd Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .... 12 76^ 74
Do pfd 86 88 86
Goldwyn 28 28 28
Loew's, Inc 28 2%V-> 285^
Triangle .-.- 11/16
United Pict. Prod 14
World Film 1
Adler and Ragland Back
Bert Adler and J. C. Ragalnd of
Realart returned to town yesterday.
Adler who is manger of the exploita-
tion department of the Realart spe-
cials was in Washington for several
days while Ragland was visiting a
number of the middle western ex-
changes.
COMING
A Revival of
The Greatest Com-
edy Production
Ever Made
"TiUie^s
Punctured
Romance'^
Featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt.,N. Y.
One of the winners of the Fame and Fortune Contest appearing in "A
Dream of Fair Women." State righted by M. W. Garsson, 1600 Broad-
way, N. Y. C— Advt.
Edwards to Produce
Musical Comedy Star to Make Eight
Reel Feature — Coast Men
Interested.
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Gus Edwards, coni-
poser-actor-manager, r.nnounced yes-
terday that he is going into the field
of motion picture productions. He
plans to start work shortly on an
eight reel feature based on "School
Days."
Edwards plans to start production
in about .=ix weeks.
The production unit will lie com-
posed of Mr. Edwards, Myron Selz-
nick and Harry Rapf, of the Selz-
nick organization; Harry Caulfield,
well known theatrical manag'-r here,
and Mike Levy, vice president and
general manager of the Brunton Stu-
dios.
The company will be known as
the Gus Edwards Prod., Inc.
An effort made to reach My-
ron Selznick yesterday to ascertain
whether Selznick would distribute
the production proved uanvailing.
Selznick's assistant didn't know any-
thing about it.
Write Titles for Garsson Film
Harry Chandlce and William B.
Laub have recently completed the
editing and titling of the Motion
Picture Magazine Beauty Contest
picture, "A Dream of Fair Women,"
released by Murray W. Garsson.
Chandlee and Laub have joined
forces. They have furnished several
Northwest dramas scheduled for
of the scripts for the Edgar Jones
early release.
No Censors in Virginia
{Continued from Page J)
have united in a fight tT have picture
houses closed on Sundays. As soon
as the battle in Marshall County is
completed, another battle will be be-
gun in other counties.
May Wait for Referendum
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Binghamton., N. Y. — A vote is ex-
pected in the immediate future in the
Common Council as to whether Sun-
day shows should be prohibited or
whether they should wait until the
Central Labor Union could take a
referendum. Such a vote cannot be
taken under the auspices of the Com-
mon Council, it has been decided.
Oppose Sunday Film Law
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Providence, R. I. — At the Method-
ist Church recently, a message from
the Rev. W. T. Green was read,
urging church members to protest
against the bill introduced in the
State Senate legalizing Sunday mo-
tion picture shows. Petitions against
the measure will be circulated
throughout the State.
Worcester, Mass. — Sylvester S.
Poli plans to enlarge the Plaza, mak-
ing it the largest house in the city.
Phillipsburg, Mont. — Frank Harri-
gan has purchased the MacDonald
from Mrs. A. A. MacDonald.
Wilkinsburg, Pa. — A new house
seating 1,500 will be erected on
Wood St., by Rowland and Clark.
Kankankee, Ind. — Herbert John-
son, of the Luna Amusement Co.,
which owns the Luna, Lafayette and
Lyric, has purchased the Gaiety.
House Changes
The Grand, at 116th St. and Fiftl
Ave., has been purchased by Mr
Freeman from Mr. Fischel.
San Francisco, Cal. — Sam Gordoi
has leased the Lyric on Fillmore Si
Peoria, 111. — The Lyceum has beei
sold by Charles A. Loveridge fo
$90,000.
Charlotte, N. C. — H. Somervilh
formerly manager of the Strand, i
now with the Broadway.
Hastings, Neb. — The Strand an
Empress have been purchased by I
G. Norman, representing the Plaz
Theater Co.
Freeland, Pa. — Refowich Bro
have purchased the People's.
Newark, N. J. — Coleman Broi
have purchased the Scenario her
and Regent, East Orange.
Pasadena, Cal. — W. H. Clune hi
sold his Pasadena to Henry C. Jei
sen, of Glendale and Los Angele
The latter will make improvemen;
costing $25,000 on it.
Springfield, Mass.-— Nathan E. ai
Samuel Goldstein, with headquarte,
in this city, have bought the M
jestic, Easthampton. It seats abo
1,000 and cost $25,000. The Gol
steins operate a, chain, with hous
in Holyoke, Springfield and Nort
ampton.
Ill
Winnipeg, Can. — Mr. Cloakey, f(
merly manager of the Allen, at E
monton, Alta., and recently
pointed manager of the New AliK,,'
in Winnipeg, has decided to acc( »>■
the position of manager of ( ^^
Walker, the legitimate house of Wl
nipeg. A manager of the Winnif
New Allen will be appointed t|
week.
hi
New Bedford, Mass. — New he]
to be erected on Elm St. by the
pire Theater Corp.
Use a machine gun to
check a mob — not a cap
pistol! However, if you
want to attract a mob use
RITCHEY posters!
RfTCHEY
LJTHO. COHr.
4M W. 3U St. J«.T^ IV>ic CUu* 8»t
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Saturday, February 7, 1920
No. 11
WARSAW, rOI>ANI)— Hail head of
I'dlisli Bepublif. Tolish and French sol-
liers parade in honor of the new presi-
lent. (ieneral Pilssudslii.
NEWBUBtiH, N. Y. — Ice mantle wraps
Vortheast in its triKid folds — river traf-
ie on the Hudson passes througli a
jhannel cut in frozen waters.
New Yorlt liarbor sets its touch of
Vrctic atmospliere.
Barges witli supplies "caked in."
Brealiing up the solid surface.
SEATTLE, W.VSH. — I>arge quantities of
jonfiseated liquor are doomed to "ruth-
ess destruction" by federal officials.
P.AKIS, FRANCE— Allies demand 896
Sermans for trial. The Allied Council
isks Germany to surrender men charged
vlth war guilt.
Promiment among those whose extra-
Ution is demanded are — Field Marshal
on Hindenburg.
Former Imperial Chancellor, Dr. Von
Jethmann-Holwegg.
Count von Bernstorf, German ambassa-
lor to the V. S. at the time the war
•roke out.
The ex-Crown Prince.
and the Kaiser I Picture of the former
ierman Emperor, taken in his balmy
lays.
SANDRINGHAM, ENGI^AND — A "roy-
II" hunt Indeed 1 King George and roy-
i family attend West Norfolk Hound
aeet. Note "civies" of King after be-
ng in field uniform for 5 years.
NEW YORK CITY — Fine feathers make
Ine birds — to prove the old proverb,
lodel at fashion exhibit shows what
clothes can do" to a plain miss.
NEW YORK CITY'— Big blizzard hits
lew York — gales, snow and tide com-
ine to paralyze traffic, and cause dam-
ge to life and property in the city and
ts environs.
Washington and Lincoln —
America remembers with pride and grat-
sude the services of two of its greatest
eroes on the anniversaries of their birth.
View of the Ford Theater in Washing-
>n where tlie hand of an assassin shot
awn Abraham Lincoln, martyr-president.
t Here is the house in which several
lours later Lincoln passed away.
' Abraham Lincoln, and the facsimile of a
Jliortion of liis historic Gettysburg ad-
((jress.
. And the ringing message of George
Washington, never to be forgotten in the
Wiearts of his countrymen.
lip
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Coast Brevities
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Al SantcU, supervis-
ing director of comedies at Univer-
sal City, has signed a contract with
Louis Weiss, vice president of the
Numa Film Company and general
manager of Artclass.
A trainful of easterners became
horribly mortified this week when
they collected a hatful of money and
presented it to Will Rogers after he
had done a bit of roping at the sta-
tion in Santa Cruz where the Bad-
ger Company is at work on Rogers'
new Goldwyn Picture "Jes' Call Me
Jim."
Mabel Normand's first picture af-
ter returning from New York is to
be "The Slim Princess," by George
Ade, and filmized by Gerald C. Duf-
fy. It is to be directed by Victor
Schertzinger, work to start within a
very few days.
George Nichols wlio did notable
work in "The Turn in the Road,"
"Pinto," "Greatest Question," and in-
numerable other picture plays, has
been selected by King W. Vidor to
enact the part of the Mayor of a
small town in a southern state.
Mary Roberts Rinehart, author
has arrived in Los Angeles where
she will confer with Vice-President
Abraham Lehr, at the Goldwyn stu-
■tod
ay
iiti
Smiling Bill" Parsons bought
le Screen rights for
KENTUCim
COLONEL*
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Production on "The Fighting
Shepherdess," Anita Stewart's new
starring vehicle, has been completed
at the Mayer Studios. Edward Jote
director,
Fred Kohler, who directed sev-
eral comedy dramas for Alkire, hat
an important role in the National
production of "The Kentucky Col-
onel."
Neal Burns has finished a new
Capitol comedy at the National. It
is called "A Sleepless Night" and
will be released by Goldwyn.
The Christie Film Company has
secured four new scenario writers,
Keene Thompson, Jack Jevne, from
the Goldwyn studios; Nan Blair and
Harry B. Loos, father of Anita Loos.
Wabash, Ind. — Dickson Bros.,
owners of the Eagle and Colonial,
plan the erection of a Tiouse seating
1,000 this summer.
GAUSMAN
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SR.012
To Investigate Agencies
{Special to tVlD'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Deputy State Labor
Commissioner H. A. Cable is quoted
iiere as saying that he intends to
investigate all film agencies as a re-
sult of an investigation being con-
ducted relative to the operations of
the California Studio operated by
Lester Clark and Helen Mayo. About
100 players claim to have deposited
various sums with the studio for
guarantees that they would remain
on the job during the making of a
picture captioned "Life."
WtR
iJME SENSATION OF THE CENTURA
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Directed by Frank Reicher
A picture for showmen made by show-
men is "EMPTY ARMS." While we
were pouring beauty and artistry into it
we never for a single instant forgot its
COMMERCIAL side. We designed it
to make MONEY— stacks of it.
It WILL!
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WILD STORM ON ATLANTIC COAST.
— Gale sweeps eastern states and sea-
board, tying np traffic and wrecking
shore hotels.
DIVES 200 FEET INTO RIVER — Jack
Murphy, the cut np of Haverhill, Mass.
puts on a thrill.
HOED NIGHT ICE CARNIVAL,.— Chi-
cago skaters play hockey and hold festi-
val by falres — fireworks.
FLEETS THAT NEVER SAIL.— The
new fad for ship models gives artists a
new industry.
SEC. DANIELS ANSWER SIMS.— Navy
chief testifies before Senate committee in
Washington.
ICE GETS EAGLE BO AT S.— Detach-
ment of TJ. S. Navy captured by Jack
Frost in harbor at Quebec.
A BORN PEANUT HOUND.- In New
Orleans there's a pup that just dotes on
peanuts.
MONTREAL CURLERS WIN.— The
Brookline, Mass. county club team is
bested on home rink.
FASHION SHOW FOR HATTERS —
Milliners' convention is entertained by
parade of youth and beauty.
FAIRYLAND COVERS DISASTER.—
The ice clad ruins of flame swept church
at Toronto.
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nied that the firm had been hit at
all.
E. R. Pearson of Pathe declared
that the Pathe News was reaching
its destination a few hours late in
some places and that there were few
shipments in and out of Boston, but
that in New York, the fact that the
company uses its own vehicles a
great deal was facilitating matters.
Mr. Rosensweig of the Universal
sales department stated that up state
three or four shows had been left
uncalled for. One house at Dobbs
Ferry had been snowed in, and the
Prudential Film Delivery service had
been curtailed. In 90 per cent of the
cases, however, the exhibitors were
sending for the stuf¥ themselves.
^(£any of the smaller exchanges,
meanwhile had felt the resutls of the
storm, and pictures have failed to
arrive on time in a number of cases.
"Topical Tips" Sold
"Topical Tips," edited by Tom
Brete and Harry Kline, have been
sold for Nebraska to the Fontenelle
Film Co., of Omaha; Standard Film
for Kansas and Essenbee for Ohio,
Kentucky and Michigan.
A. and H. Buy Sacramento Strand
(Special to IF ID'S DAILY)
Sacramento, Cal. — Ackerman and
Harris have purchased the Hippo-
drome from Mr. and Mrs. M. H.
Dicpenbrock for a reported sum of
$270,000.
EXCHANGE MANAGER
WANTED
by high class distributors. Ex-
perience in New York City
absolutely essential.
Box B-50 WID'S
Poli in Big Deal
Property Worth $2,000,000 Involved
— Extensive Remodelling.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Springfield, Mass. — The Poli cir-
cuit has taken over the property at
Main and Worthington Sts., and will
make extensive improvements to the
theater which is included within the
bounds of the property involved.
All told, in site and improvements,
over two million will be involved.
Burgess Killed in 'Plane Accident
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — E. Earle Burgess,
dare-devil parachute jvuriper and avi-
ator, was instantly killed Thursday
when he fell from an aeroplane 150
feet from the ground.
The accident occurred near the
new Los Angeles speedway at Bev-
erly Hills. Burgess was hanging
from the wing of the 'phane when
he lost his grip and fell to the
ground.
He was doubling in a film which
was being produced by Fox.
Open Chicago Office
Chicago — The California Motion
Picture Ent. has opened a Chicago
office in the Consumers Building.
Ernest E. Gagnon is in charge and
is exploiting "Alma, Where Do You
Live?" in Indiana, Illinois and Mich-
igan.
Bold Robbery in Blue Island
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Blue Island, III. — Although the
Grand, one of the Fitzpatrick & Mc-
Elroy chain, is on the main street,
and there is an all night restaurant
directly across, burglars entered the
theater, carried thr safe down one
flight of stairs, put it into a machine
and drove off with it. The safe was
found in a prairie about five miles
away, with the bottom chiselled out.
The( loss was estimated at from
$1,000 to $1,200.
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Kirkland Due To-day
David Kirkland, Constance Tal-
madge's director is due in town to-
day from Palm Beach where he shot
scenes for "The Love Expert," a
forthcoming First National release.
The Talmadges will return to
New York in early March.
Brouse Denies
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto — H. Brouse, who owns
the First National franchise for.
Eastern Canada, declares the report:
that John Kunsky was to take overi
the franchise is untrue. '
Mintz Starts Trip To-day
M. J. Mintz, sales manager for thej
Hallmark serials leaves ror a three
weeks' trip to exchanges east of the
Mississippi to-day.
Keeler Going to Coast
H. P. Keeler, who recently com-'
pleted the first "Torchy" comedj
for Master Pictures, Inc., will leave!
for California the early part of the
week.
William Worthington has
resigned as President of
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mistreated, little cripple.
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is the girl — t*he charming, fasci-
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''JuBy of
Rogues' Harbor"
Scenario by
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Features Reviewed
Peggy Hyland in FAITH
Fox Page 3
Mary Miles Minter in
JUDY OF ROGUES' HARBOR
Realart Page 5
Owen Moore in PICCADILLY JIM
Selznick— Select Page 8
Wallace Reid in DOUBLE SPEED
Paramount-Artcraft Page 9
Clemenceau's THE STRONGEST
Fox . Page 11
Will Rogers in WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Goldwyn Page 15
Douglas MacLean and Doris May in
WHAT'S YOUR HUSBAND DOING?
^ Ince — Paramount-Artcraft Page 17
Thomas H. Ince Presents. .DANGEROUS HOURS
Ince-Paramount Page 22
SHORT REELS Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Republic Distributing to release six Lloyd Carieli^ii
productions.
Jesse D. Hampton and Robertson-Cole involved in
$100,000 lawsuit over 11. B. Warner.
\V. H. Clune, of Los Angeles, and William Swanson,
Salt Lake City, directors of National Picture Thea-
ters.
Tuesday
Betty Compson of "Miracle Man" fame forms her own
company. To make special productions.
Famous Players balance sheet as of Nov. 29, 1919,
shows assets of over $36,000,000.
Reported Lord Xorthcliffe, frmous Englishman, to
enter picture production.
W. W. Hodkinson to release series of Irvin V/illat
productions.
Wednesday
Maurice Maeterlinck to write for Goldwyn.
Goldwyn buys Tabor Grand theater, Denver.
Important film deal believed to be reason for visit of
George King of Stoll Film Co., London.
Thursday
Consolidated Films Laboratory Co. a million and a
half dollar company, plans series of laboratories ex-
tending from coast to coast.
Special Pictures Corp. to produce comedies. Taken
as first serious efifort of Los Angeles capital to in-
vade picture industry.
Friday
Associated Exhibitors, Inc., will probably release 26
pictures a year according to General Manager
Quimby.
Hiram Abrams, United Artists, sees industry headed
for straight percentage.
Thomas H. Ince coming east where important an-
nouncement will be made regarding Associated
Producers.
Oklahoma managers hold annual meeting. Ban "ban-
dit" films.
D. W. Griffith addresses Virginia legislative commit-
tee on censorship.
Saturday
Censorship defeated in Virginia.
Near bHzzard in East hits deliveries of films.
Zukor pledges support of Famous Players to Nat'l
Board of Review.
F. A. Gudger, Du Pont official, now vice-president of
Goldwyn.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin,
WHETHER THE SKY IS BLUE
or RED
or YELLOW
or GREEN
On February 21
The Republic Distributing Corporation
WILL PRESENT
CfflEF WILLIAM J. FLYNN'S
"The Silkless Banknote"
VISUALIZED BY WILSON MIZNER
AT THE
CAPITOL THEATRE, NEW YORK
starting Sunday, February 22
AND EACH WEEK THEREAFTER A DIFFERENT
CHIEF FLYNN PICTURE
for
EIGHT WEEKS
Sunday, February 8, 1920
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DAILV
Fair Entertainment Offered in Picture Based on Healing Through Faith
Peggy Hyland in
"FAITH"
Fox
DIRECTOR Howard M. Mitchell
AUTHOR J. Anthony Roach
SCENARIO BY J. Anthony Roach
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Fair picture based on the heal-
ing through Faith idea; starts off like a "Mir-
acle Man" imitation but gets far away from it
soon afterwards.
STORY Maintains an average amount of inter-
est although several turns in the story are
poorly developed.
DIRECTION Satisfactory in staging the action
though no dramatic high-lights are touched.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Some very good
CAMERA WORK Straight shots
STAR If she had played in more serious vein
much of action would have been more con-
vincing.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Some very pretty shots of sheep
grazing ; all are country-side exteriors.
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Scotch village atmosphere striven for
very obvious.
CHARACTER OF STORY Untangling of com-
plications created by crabbed Scotchman and
impostors by one who heals through Faith.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Faith" is a picture offering a fair amount of enter-
tainment which is centered around the healing through
Faith idea. At the outset it looks as if the producers
were attempting to work along the lines of "The
Miracle Man" but once the main action is penetrated
it gets far away from it. The picture never ascends to
great dramatic heights and there are some turns in the
story, such as the sudden reformation of McGregor,
that fail to ring true due to the suddenness with which
they have been developed. But all in all the story
manages to maintain a fair degree of interest through-
out.
In Scotland, Kent McGregor, a miser, who has am-
bitions to become connected with a noble family, lives
with his niece Jean, who is in love with David, the
shepherd. David's father, Adam Harden, school
teacher, is also looked upon by the country folk of the
village as a spiritual guide and his miraculous cures
through faith have won him the love of all but Mc-
Gregor.
In the city Meg Harper convinces an unsuccessful
doctor, Kyle, that he can pass himself off as the long
lost son of a titled Scatchman who once lived near
McGregor. McGregor falls for the ruse and takes
Kyle into his home, encouraging his attentions toward
his niece. When Jean rebels, McGregor has David
and his father cast into jail. He sets the date of the
wedding of Kyle and Jean, but just before the unwill-
ing bride reaches the alter she swoons.
Kyle and specialists from the city claim they can do
nothing with her and so the now repentant McGregor
summons Adam Harden who works her cure. Mc-
Gregor overhears Kyle and Meg quarreling and has
them arrested for the imposters that they are, while
now he is only too glad to give his niece in marriage
to David.
Peggy Hyland in the role of Jean would have made
a better impression had she acted in a more serious
mood. The rest of the cast headed by Edwin B. Til-
ton, Winter Hall, Parks Jones and Milla Davenport
does good work.
It'll Get Over But You Don't Need to Shout About It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Here's a picture that will get over averagely but
doesn't warrant the exhibitor singing its praise in
superlatives. It's a fairly interesting story and al-
though there is no real show of drama in it the idea
is pretty and the action should interest.
Advertising arguments and readers should be cen-
tered around the healing through Faith idea and this
can be done diplomatically so as not to cast the pic-
ture in the propaganda class. There's a universal ni-
terest in this form of religion and cure now and most
people will appreciate seeing it no matter what re-
ligion they hold to.
Catch lines might follow the following style: "Spe-
cialists have given her case up as hopeless but there
was one who held no university degree that could cure
her. Who was he?" "Do you believe in healing
through Faith and Love? See 'Faith'," etc. Musical
features of the program could be arranged apropos of
the Scotch locale of the story.
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Whatjs the Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet anyway?
Everybody in the industry is talking about it. They say
that already "EMPTY ARMS" has gone over even before
anybody has seen the film!
When am I going to receive my copy of the Packet?
You certainly are keeping me on the anxious seat!
This is the gist of remarks made in telegrams, letters and long-
distance 'phone calls we receive from all parts of North America.
We want to publicly apologize for the unfortunate condition
which has made it impossible for us to fill all requests received
for the Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet issued in connection with
"EMPTY ARMS." The first edition was "taken up" almost over
night, but the second edition is just off the press and copies are
being sent to all those who have asked for them.
"EMPTY ARMS" is a great film. It is already the talk of the
trade. It will be the most discussed film of the season from the'
viewpoint of the "fans."
There is something to the story — something to remember.
It is well acted, too!
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DAILY
Simple Little Narrative Spoiled by Too Rigid Detail
Mary Miles Minter in
"JUDY OF ROGUES' HARBOR
Realart
DIRECTOR William Desmond Taylor
AUTHOR Grace Miller White
SCENARIO BY Clara Beranger
CAMERAMAN James C. Van Trees
AS A WHOLE Series of incidents that happen
along with slight semblance of reality; detail
laid on too thick.
DIRECTION Paid too much attention to details
of the story and hardly any to the logical de-
velopment of the theme.
STORY From the novel by Grace Miller White ;
simple country girl story spoiled by attempt
to modernize it.
PHOTOGRAPHY Splendid
LIGHTINGS Always good
CAMERA WORK Many pleasing shots
STAR All her efforts registered but direction
and continued implausibilities seriously han-
dicapped her.
SUPPORT Some good types but nearly all the
characters were obviously overdrawn.
EXTERIORS Excellent rural locations
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Made moments of minor importance
stand out too strong in comparison to the
really better bits.
CHARACTER OF STORY. . ..Vaguely appreciable
degree of suffering endured by little country
girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. .... .About 6,000 feet
In its novel form "J^idy of Rogues' Harbor" might
well serve as a lesson for complaining little girls who
have everything but think they have nothing, for
after reading about all the hardships endured by poor
little Judy, they might well consider themselves not
so badly off. But as for transferring the misery of
Judy to the screen, especially in its exceedingly tedi-
ous and detailed form, it will scarcely meet with the
entertainment desires of grown-ups.
The producer has evidently adhered religiously to
the text and in addition has endeavored to modernize
the action by installing a company of Bolsheviks that
use considerable footage but as far as the audience is
concerned, this is unnecessary and superfluous.
Miss Minter is earnest and sincere in her effort to
play the little country girl who stands the cruelty of
an intolerant "Grandpap" because she is loyal and
good, but folks will be kept so busy at the outset with
a series of character introductions and no less than
four distinct sequences, that it is hard for her to com-
mand any attention.
The brutality of the aged grandfather and of Jim
Shuckles is done to a degree of exaggeration and im-
plausibility. It is hard to believe that two men so
strongly willed and so physically powerful as these
two are supposed to be, would stand in awe and fear
when Judy confronts them with a gun.
The story of Judy is entirely too long and compli-
cated to be gone into in detail here but a sufificient
idea of it may be gotten from the fact that after five
reels of suffering and hard knocks judy learns her true
identity. She is the daughter of a wealthy miner
who died out west leaving a fortune which is stolen
by a man now Governor of the state.
Through a series of coincidences, the Governor, the
old man known to Judy as her grandfather and in
whose care she had been placed by the Governor, her
mother who believed her child dead, and various other
characters connected in a minor way, are brought to-
gether, the complications clear up, and all works out
nicely with Judy and the Governor's nephew falling in
love with each other.
Use the Star's Name But Be Conservative in Your Advertising
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Admirers of Mary Miles Minter will be disappointed
in the way she is handicapped in her effort to play the
pure and sweet little country girl. The characters
portrayed by her supporting company are so over-
drawn and there are so many moments so absolutely
implausible that she has very little opportunity to
•command the attention or sympathy intended by the
author.
Grace Atiller White's story may have made satis-
factory reading matter but it is too lacking in actual
situations and too full of mere incidents to make im-
pressive screen material. The director has used con-
siderable footage to get over each point and given en-
tirely too much prominence to minor details.
If you play this feature rely on the name of the
star and her work in "Anne of Green Gables" to get
them in, but tell them what it's about and don't be
surprised if your folks kick on having propaganda
handed to them in their entertainment.
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Comedy By Intent But the Laughs Can Be Numbered
Owen Moore in
"PICCADILLY JIM"
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR Wesley Ruggles
AUTHOR P. G. Wodehouse
SCENARIO BY . Not credited
CAMERAMAN George Peters
AS A WHOLE Picturization of magazine story
that offered few good film possibilities; pro-
duction lacks vital comedy spark.
STORY Hasn't much of an idea back of it and
depends too much on foolishness to get it over
DIRECTION Director showed small comedy
sense in the handling of various sequences ;
should have used more close-ups.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Too great a distance between
action and camera ; many comedy points lost
as a consequence.
STAR Doesn't build up his role by skilful play,
gives rather listless impression.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS A number of good New York City
views.
INTERIORS Very good
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Built around idea
of idle son eventually making good only he
doesn't do much to show it.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Piccadilly Jim" is a comedy by intent but in re-
ality illuminated only occasionally by good comedv
scenes. There may have been good material in the
story by P. G. Wodehouse but it certainly wasn't de-
veloped with any comedy sense during its transfer to
the screen. It looks like a case of the adaptor and
director having lost their eyes for comedy entirely-
For here and there appear opportunities for comedy
that have obviously been overlooked.
A big drawback to whatever humor there is in the
film is the manner in which the camera was managed.
The shots are generally too long and fail to permit
the players to register comedy points when they try
to. Certainly a comedy, above all other pictures,
needs the trick of the closeup to help it along.
The story is a rather listless affair and without plot
of any substantial consequence, attempts to get by
with a lot of foolishness, only little of which registers.
In fact one of the biggest laughs in the entire produc-
tion comes when a fat boy's trainer lets loose on the
l)unching bag and sends it sailing across the room to
connect with the lad's face, spreading pie all over it
incidentally. And when an old gag like this is the out-
standing feature in an intended polite comedy it's gen-
eral character can best be imagined.
\\'hat little plot there is tells of how Jim Crocker,
American, is making a fool of himself in London by
his various escapades. He overhears Ann Chester,
his American cousin by marriage, giving her candid
opinion of him and decides to go back to the U. S. A.
and see if he can't make good.
He meets Ann on the boat and poses under another
name. • In New York he is unable to find work but
at length enters his aunt's household posing as his
true self to be near the girl. There is then introduced
a lot of footage about Jim's intention to kidnap Ann's
lazy, fat brother and a bogus Lord is also brought into
the action, intent on stealing a powerful explosive that
another meml)er of the Chester "household" has in-
^•ented and which proves, ultimately, to be no explo-
sive at all.
Owen Moore might do a lot better under more taste-
ful comedy direction. As he appears here he is rather
colorless. Zeena Keefe brings prettiness and anima-
tion to the role of Ann Chester but is unable to get
very far with it. The rest of the cast is commendable.
Not Much to Talk About Offered in This Production
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Piccadilly Jim" is somewhat disappointing. There
is evident a sincere effort on the part of the producers
to turn out something good but certainly the task has
been beyond them.
That the adaptor and director failed to take advan-
original work, is a fact that becomes more and more
apparent as the picture ])rogresses. Owen Moore,
however, while cast in a light role, is fairly well known
and you can play him up.
Catchlines can be used along this idea : "See how ^n
tage of the comedy in the original story or failed to .American makes good after being dubbed 'Piccadilly
supply their own comedy if it was lacking in the ]im'."
the
season's
sensation
The Serial"
of Amazing Opportunities"
JACK DEN PSEY
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DAREDEVIL JACK
When a man is offered hundreds of
thousands of dollars for a personal
appearance of but a few minutes,
what is a great serial with him as star
worth to you in your theatre?
Ask yourself that, Mr. Exhibitor!
cJAdCDEMPSEY
IN THE /Million Doli^ar Serial
Daredevil Jack
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Listen, friend;
Give the old thatch a scratch or
two and think it over.
Here s a personality that man/
of the world's keenest showmen are
bidding hundreds of thousands of
dollars for, for a personal appearance
of just a few minutes!
Here's a man who is the world s
greatest grabber of newspaper space
and you can have him in your theatre
-not for a few minutes but for fifteen
weeks !
And the serial he stars in is rioht;
itsaPathe! ^^
How can you afford to hesitate?
The answer is you can't !
Produced by
ROBERT BRUNTON
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Another Automobile Comedy; Worthy of Its Title
Wallace Reid in
"DOUBLE SPEED"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Sam Wood
AUTHOR J. Stewart Woodhouse
SCENARIO BY Clara G. Kennedy
CAMERAMAN Alfred Gilks
AS A WHOLE. . . .Good breezy light comedy show-
ing off star to advantage as comedian.
STORY Strikes a pretty fast pace throughout
and maintains interest well through capable
treatment of novel comedy idea.
DIRECTION Very good; seems to have derived
the utmost from material provided.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Plain and good
CAMERA WORK Very good; automobile stuff
handled evenly and advantageously.
STAR Is in his element here both in comedy
and romantic sequences.
SUPPORT Wanda Hawley makes hit; great
comedy between Theodore Roberts and TuUy
Marshall.
EXTERIORS Pretty country and Los Angeles
stuff.
INTERIORS All that could be desired
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero, mistaken for
tramp, afterwards impersonates himself and
concludes the romance and plot happily.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,144 feet
"Double Speed" is a corking g-ood comedy and fits
Wallace Reid with a role entirely suited to his capa-
bilities as a romantic actor and a light comedian. The
plot is rather thin in spots but they certainly have
kept the action at double speed throughout the picture
and what with the rather original story idea and the
comedy-thrill provided by the automobile chase dur-
ing which the lovers are married, the subject stands
as one to be spoken of only in terms of praise.
The star appears as "Speed" Carr, motoring across
the continent, to attend to his estate which is in charge
of his uncle in Los Angeles. Camping out one night
tramps are attracted to his fire and the next day when
"Speed" comes to he 'finds his car, tent, clothes and
money all gone. The climax of this sequence is
good for a great big laugh as they show "Speed"
stretched on his cot the only thing left him by the
marauders. He doesn't discover his loss until he
awakes.
"Speed" gets a lift to Los Angeles and borrows
some clothes, but the bank of which his uncle is
vice-president refuses to recognize him. As uncle
is out of town things look black for "Speed." How-
ever he finally gets a job as chauffeur to Sallie Mc-
Pherson, daughter of the president of the bank, driv-
ing his own car that the tramps had sold to her.
McPherson is anxious to locate "Speed" and entertain
him before his uncle returns as he is dickering with
some investments with uncle that will be helped by
such action.
At length when uncle is due back in town and no
"Speed" has appeared, McPherson persuades the
chauffeur to pose as "Speed," as his uncle hasn't seen
him for many years. Thus "Speed" poses as himself,
wins Sallie's love, marries her and then finally reveals
his true identity.
There is some fine comedy play between Theodore
Roberts and Tully Marshall, as the uncle and bank
president respectively, and there are innumerable
touches throughout that go to show that the fellows
who made it certainly had their comedy senses about
them. This is all the more praiseworthy as "Double
Speed" is the first feature work of author, scenarist,
director and cameraman.
Wanda Hawley appears opposite the star while
others are Lucien Littlefield and Guy Oliver.
A Good Comedy That Ought To Make Good Anywhere
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is a comedy that should please generally. It's
fast, clean, full of pep and written around an original
idea. While it may not measure up to "The Roaring
Road" in exciting values, still the laughs come thick
and fast, and all in all it fills the feature bill nicely.
If you were one of the lucky ones that played "The
Roaring Road," "Double Speed'' ought to attract all
the better. For mention that it is another "automo-
bile, romantic comedy," similar to "The Roaring
Road" will attract many of the people who enjoyed
the previous release.
Reid is exceedingly popular as a comedian and in
the present instance he is very well supported. Most
crowds know the names of Wanda Hawley, Theodore
Roberts and Tully Marshall. Use them. A good
publicity angle lies in the fact that "Double Speed"
is the initial feature work of director, author, scenar-
ist and cameraman.
JESSE L. LASKY PRESENTS
BRYANT WASHBURN
IN
"THE SIX BEST CELLARS"
j^ Cparamouni^rkraftCpidure
By Holworthy Hall and Hugh Kahler — Directed by Donald Crisp — Scenario by Elmer Harris
A Corking Tale
of Popping Corks
T ET the land go dry if
it must. Henry Car-
penter's home was still
popular.
But one night, at a little
party, a prim and pretty
darling got to — er-r-well,
Henry is strictly "prohi-
bition" now!
Wanda Hawley and Julia
Faye in the Cast
This Recipe for
Zippy Home Brew:
TilSSOLVE one pound
of sugar in a gallon
of grape juice. Then go
to a fruit store and —
Stop on the way and see
the rest in "The Six Best
Cellars." You'll laugh
till you're weak!
DISTILLED LAUGHTER!
If they passed a law against making people laugh,
you'd get a hun.dred years for showing "The Six
Best Cellars!" But they haven't, so you get hun-
dreds of dollars instead.
This four-column press book advertisement is one
of the "Sellers" we supply on this picture. "The
Six Best Cellars" appeals to wets and drys and indif-
ferents alike.
Play it up strong!
f. FAMOUS PLAYERS -LASKY CORPORATION
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Badly Handled Production With a Big Name Attached To It
Clemenceau's
"THE STRONGEST"
Fox
DIRECTOR R. A. Walsh
AUTHOR Georges Clemenceau
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Ben Bail
AS A WHOLE Production doesn't measure up
to expectations aroused by the mention of
celebrated author; he made a much better
Premier.
STORY Old stuff for the most part, not at all
well developed with much important action
left to subtitles to suggest.
DIRECTION Certainly doesn't reflect any credit
on Walsh who has done much better pictures
than this.
PHOTOGRAPHY Only fair
LIGHTINGS . .' Ditto
CAMERA WORK Average
LEADING PLAYERS Renee Adoree a beauty,
brightest spot in picture ; Harrison Hunter
gives best performance as heavy.
SUPPORT . . Way over-acts generally or is incapable
EXTERIORS Very few and plain
INTERIORS Color combination of settings very
poor; backgrounds obtrude themselves into
action.
DETAIL Film shows poor cutting and editing;
at times very hard to follow.
CHARACTER OF STORY Man who believed
money was everything learns that love is the
real power.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
All that "Tlie Strongest" has to distinguish it from
a run of very poor melodramas is the name of its
author, Clemenceau, who proved himself the great
war leader of France. His book, from which this is
derived, may be good reading, and certainly one can't
blame Clemenceau for the many faults of the picture,
but they are present in abundance and the ultimate
impression created by the picture is one of extreme
disappointment.
In the first place the action, particularly in the
early reels, skips over years and important events
with confusing rapidity. A baby is born to Claire
Harle, the mother dies and the infant grows into a
beautiful girl, Claudia, all in the space of two or three
subtitles with a few scenes thrown in for good meas-
ure. After that the action progresses without such
great leaps in time, but it still i= choppy and pretty
hard to follow owing to the sudden ending of various
sequences when seemingly incomplete.
Claudia's father, rich, is ambitious to bring a title
into his family and encourages the attentions of a
bogus count toward his daughter. She is in love witli
a young American who is encouraged by Henri,
Claudia's god-father. Things come to a head when
workers in Harle's factory kidnap Claudia when their
demands for a raise have been refused. Henri goes
to her rescue, but is shot and killed. The bogus count
is revealed in his true colors by a detective, but the
count's parting shot at Harle is to show him a letter
proving that Claudia is really Henri's daughter. The
lovers are united, but Harle returns to his mansion, a
broken man.
The brightest spot in the picture is Renee Adoree,
who appears as Claudia. She is an exceptionally
beautiful young- woman and shows promise. Of the
rest of the cast Harrison Hunter as Harle is the best.
Another Case of Good Advertising Possibilities Not Backed Up
Box OfBce Analysis for the Exhibitor
Naturally the name of Clemenceau will attract
many people to see "The Strongest," and if the ex-
ploitation is handled rightly, the picture ought to be
a big winner from the standpoint of the box office.
But here's another case of fine advertising possibili-
ties not being backed up by the real goods in the
entertainment line. It's pretty certain that the major-
ity of folks are going to find the first part of the pic-
ture exceedingly hard to follow, while the latter reels
evince so much chopyiness that no thread of inter-
est is very well sustained.
But what will probably be noticed more than any
of the picture's faults is the acting. It is obvious that
some of the sharp cutting was necessary to terminate
over-draw'n characterizations of many of the players.
But even this method of cutting, a fault in itself, has
not remedied the acting and there are many people
that are going to laugh outright at the performances
given in all seriousness.
Thus the exhibitor is up against the proposition of
playing a picture that will probably draw big but
which will be as big a disappointment to most audi-
ences.
^It takes a mighty good screen
(actress to make me cry," a lot of
exhibitors will say. Granted, but
see Marguerite De La Motte in ""The
Sagebrusher. "
Roy Stewart's fine in big outdoor
pictures, but I can't picture him
being romantic." Some will say that.
Well, see him in "The Sagebrusher. "
And as for Noah Beery: This fine
\ actor just gets your heart so soft and
; sentimental in '''The Sagebrusher^'
] that you find it hard to keep from
swallowing your Adam's apple.
Benjamin B.Hampton,
Present's'
<UCEBRUSHER
The photoplay of the novel by
JEMfRSON HOUGH
Directed by
EDWARD SLOMAN
With an all-star cast:
ROY STEWART
]VIARGUERITE De La MOTTE
NOAH BEERY
BETTY BRICE
ARTHUR MORRISON
GORDON RUSSELL
The fact is that all the players in this all-
star cast are fine, true, real and genuine.
All the big first runs are booking "The
Sagebrusher" because itisoneofthe biggest
heart stories of recent years. See it quickly
atyourbranchandgetimmediate play dates.
W.W.HODKINSON CORPOMnON
527 Fi/th Avenue, New York City
Distributing through PATHt Fxchangfjncorporated
Fo'reidn Distributor. J Frank Brockliss.lnc.7Z9-7!i Are.
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This is a slashing; exciting, coloTfiil
story of the oil country — full of fire,
full of action; JullAof excitement and
Directed by E R N E ST C. WAft^E
JTWarren'Kerrigan story and production'
standards under Robert Brwnton are
higher than they have ever been before.,
First run houses up among the leaders
are opening their screens to him. Each
of his new productions has_carried_hijnj
farther in popularitji
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Not Enough Plot to Link Comedy and Human Interest Scenes Together
Will Rogers in
"WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Clarence Badger
AUTHOR William R. Leighton
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Marcel Le Picard
AS A WHOLE Shows flashes of comedy and
human interest but fails to interest steadily
due to failings of plot.
STORY Rather disconnected and episodic with
no strong sustaining interest.
DIRECTION Doesn't show anything wonder-
ful, but must have had a lot of handicaps to
overcome.
PHOTOGRAPHY. Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR. .. .Registers wonderfully well in comedy and
heart interest scenes but hasn't enough of
them.
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS Western village stuff
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Film has a lot to do with liquor ques-
tion and story brings out facts pro and con
CHARACTER OF STORY Cowboy, refused by
girl he loves, makes a man of his rival who is
victim of whisky, that the girl may be happy
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Water, Water Everywhere" is way behind the
running when matched against Will -Rogers' previous
Goldwyn picture "Jubilo." That the producers have
endeavored to make a picture of a similar type to
that successful release is quite evident in the treat-
ment accorded various scenes and in the character
portrayed by the star, but "Water, AVater Every-
where" fails to maintain the interest in any sort of a
connected fashion due to an episodic plot, if such it
may be called. There are flashes of comedy here and
there and some nice human interest sequences but on
the whole the picture will be found lacking because of
the absence of sustaining fundamentals.
Will Rogers appears as Billy Fortune, a cowboy,
in love with Hope Beecher, daughter of a pioneer of
the old west. She, however, favors Dr. Ben Morgan,
Billy's best friend, an unfortunate victim of drink.
Thus this plot thread centers about Billy's ultimately
successful efforts to make a man of his rival that
the girl he loves may be happy.
Rather loosely connected with this line of action is
the comedy evolved from the efforts of the women of
the western town to make the place dry. There is
one excellent comedy sequence showing Billy "spark-
ing" Fay Bittinger, leader of the drys, in an effort
to win her over to the wet side. Fay has had four
husbands and is on the lookout for another. The
scenes are splendidly played by Rogers and Lillian
Langdon.
And still another plot thread concerns one Lyman
Jennings Jordan, the imported leader of the drys, and
Hope's young sister. Jordan turns out to be a hypo-
crite and they catch him receiving a shipment of whis-
ky marked as books. Later he attacks the girl and
Billy pulls the rescue stunt.
While the affair between Hope, Billy and the doc-
tor is emphasized slightly above the other Hnes of
action, it does not bear sufficient weight to dominate
the picture. And as the dry-wet comedy is not tied
up to it very well the production shows as rather dis-
connected and episodic.
Rogers gives of his best in his few opportunities
and receives commendable support from Irene Rich,
AVade Boteler, Rowland Lee, Marguerite Livingston,
Lydia Yeamans Titus and Miss Langdon.
It's a Good Puller But Doesn't Give Proportionate Satisfaction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This certainly is a very fine picture from the box
office angle and it will very likely pull big crowds
owing to the general timeliness of its title and the
fact that "Jubilo," the star's previous release scored
so heavily. And given a congenial crowd an exhib-
itor will hardly receive any very strenuous kicks on
it.
On the other hand "Water, Water Everywhere" is
one of those pictures that will send an audience away
a bit dissatisfied, because of the defects as regards the
plot mentioned above. They may not be able to put
their fingers on the wrong spots but at the same time
the feeling of unfilled expectations will be there.
That the picture has a certain degree of merit is
not to be denied and Rogers will doubtless make an
impression. An exhibitor won't damage his reputa-
tion for meritorious photoplays by showing it and at
the same time he won't improve it to any great extent.
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*'A day of days, a night of nights in
the annals of show business! *The
Great Air Robbery' from its very
opening kept the ushers straining
their eyes for empty seats to put the
patrons in, and best of all, every per-
son who saw the picture said 'SOME
PICTURE'!"
Harry Hart, Mgr.,
Princess Theatre,
Feb. 2, 1920 Milwaukee, Wis.
Directed by
■JacQu.es -Jaccard
Sunday, February 8, 1920
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Sure-Fire Situations and Wonderful Subtitles Put This Over
Douglas MacLean and Doris May in
"WHAT IS YOUR HUSBAND DOING?"
Thomas H. Ince Prod. — Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Lloyd Ingraham
AUTHOR George V. Hobart
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMAN Charles Stumar
AS A WHOLE Should get over big with metro-
politan audiences and generally gay crowds.
STORY Pretty slow in starting but derives some
sure-fire comedy from general mixup of three
husbands and as many wives.
DIRECTION Has handled main comedy se-
quences very capably.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Realistic
CAMERA WORK Some very effective shots
STARS Register very satisfactorily although not
with same force as in first release.
SUPPORT Includes Walter Hiers who gets a
number of laughs.
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Always fitting
DETAIL Some excellent illustrated and ani-
mated subtitles which together with clever
wording get easily as many laughs as action.
CHARACTER OF STORY Straight-laced may
object some as majority of comedy is derived
from heroine's jag.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,692 feet
Thomas H. Incc lias scored a<rain with his two
young stars, Douglas MacLean and Doris May, and
"What's Your Husband Doing?" a picturization of
the George Hobart stage farce, registers some of the
surest light comedy laughs seen since "Twenty-Three
and a Half Hours' Leave," and registers them in
launches.
The comedy is too complicated to relate here in
detail. Suffice it to say that the main comedy action
takes place at a perfectly respectable, road-house where
Beatrice Ridley has hid herself to ascertain just what
her husljand does there every night. Beatrice is ac-
companied by her lawyer, Widgast, and Widgast's
partner, Pidgeon, is with Ridley who is selling out his
holdings in the place. To make matters a little more
complicated both Mrs. Widgast and Mrs. Pidgeon are
present for certain reasons.
Here are ingredients for a real comedy situation and
Hobart certainly found a lot of laughs in it. These
have been communicated to the screen in excellent
style and the road-house sequence is one long series
of real comedy moments. Much of the humor is de-
rived from the efforts of Widgast and his partner to
dispose of Beatrice who has imbibed too freely. These
scenes touch the high lights of the comedy and are
amplified by comedy subtitles.
There is another good comedy sequence in the court
room on the morning after when Widgast and Pid-
geon sit in judgment of their wives and the bewildered
Ridley. The scenes are speeded up pretty well and are
not allowed to take on the aspect of an anti-climax
wliich they easily might.
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It's a Knock-Out All Right, But One Sequence is Tricky
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Douglas MacLean and Doris May in
"WHAT IS YOUR HUSBAND DOING "
Thomas H. Ince Prod. — Paramount-Artcraft
Naturally the question uppermost in every exhibi-
tor's mind who played "Twenty-Three and a Half
Hours' Leave" is, does "What's Your Husband Do-
ing?" attain the same high mark. The answer to this
is a "no" — with reservations. The former picture was
unlimited in its appeal. It contained no scene that
could possibly offend the most saintly.
Before audiences considered as metropolitan and
cosmopolitan, it will probably score just as big as did
the previous release of MacLean and May. For bar-
ring a sluggish introductory sequence it sure brings
the laughs thick and fast and it get over wonderfully
well because your expectations are never disappointed.
If you play to a crowd not liable to take ofifense at
the heroine's jag, then, "What's Your Husband Do-
ing?" is another sure one.
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L. GUY WILKY
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Current Release
"Bonnie Bonnie Lassie"
PAUL P. PERRY
Now Photographing
GEORGE H. MELFORD
Current Release
"Everywoman"
HENRY CRONJAGER
Photographing for
MARSHALL NEILAN
"The Rivers End"
E. G. PALMER
Now Photographing
George Loane Tucker
Specials
All
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Sunday, February 8, 1920
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CURRENT RELEASES
EQUITY PICTURES CORP.
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
Byes of Touth (Clara Kimball Young) 7.... 11/16/19
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP.
Dec. 7 An Adventure In Hearts (Robert Warwick). .5
Dec. 7 Victory (Tourneur) 5 12/7/10
Dec. 7 More Deadly Than the Male (Ethel Clayton). 5 12/14/19
Dec. 14 The Cinema Murder (Cosmopolitan) 5
Dec. 14 Behind the Door (Ince Special) 5 1/4/20
Dec. 21 His Wife's Friend (Dorothy Dalton) 5
Dec. 21 Hawthorne of the U. S. A. (Wallace Reid) . . .5. . . . 11/30/19
Dec. 21 A Girl Named Mary (Marguerite Clark) . ...5
Dec. 28 Wanted— A Husband (Billie Burke) 5.... 12/21/19
Dec. 28 Red Hot Dollars (Charles Ray) 5.... 1/4/20
Dec. 28 Everywoman (Super-Special) 5 12/21/19
Tan. 4 The Woman in th<> Suitcase (Enid Uennett) 1/18/20
Jan. 4 Too Much Johnson (Bryant Washburn) . ' . . . .
Jan. 4 The Thirteenth Commandment (Ethel Clayton) 5....
Jan. 11 Sand (William S. Hart) 5
Jan. 11 On With the Dance (Special) .5
Jan. 18 Mary Ellen Comes to Town (Dorothy Gish) . .5
Jan. 18 Huckleberry Finn (Special) 5
.Tan. IS The Tree of Knowledse (Itobert Warwick) 5 1/18/20
Jan. 25 What's Your Husband Doing? (Douglas MacLean-
Dorls May) 5
Jan. 25 Dangerous Hours (Ince Super) 5
Kelease I.encth
Date Reels Reviewed
Strictly Confidential (Madge Kennedy) 5 10/12/19
Bonds of Love (Pauline Frederick) 5
Almost a Husband (Will Rogers) 5 10/19/19
Jinx (Mabel Normand) 5 9/28/19
The Gay Lord Quex (Tom Moore) 5 12/21/19
Jubilo (Will Rogers) 5 12/14/19
The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5....
Klames of the Desert ((Jeraldine Farrar) . . . .7. . . . 11/9/19
Toby's Bow 5....
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5
Bennison Star Series
High Pockets 5.
A Misfit Earl 5.
HALLMARK PICTURES CORP.
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson) 5
Wit Wins (Florence Billings) 5
Love, Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes- Ellen Cassidy)
5....
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marsh) . . .6
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) 5 12/7/19
A Woman's Experience (Mary Boland)
W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
FIRST NATIONAL
The Thunderbolt (Katherine MacDonald) 5 11/23/19
Virtuous Vamp (Constance Talmadge) 5 11/30/19
Mind the Paint Girl (Anita Stewart) 6 11/30/19
Heart O' the Hills (Mary Pickford) 6.... 12/7/19
The Beauty Market (Katherine MacDonald) ....6
In Wrong (Jack Pickford) 5.... 12/28/19
In Old Kentucky (Anita Stewart) 5.... 12/21/19
A Day's Pleasure (Charlie Chaplin) 2 12/14/19
The Greatest Question (D. W. Griffith's Pro ...5 1/4/20
A Daughter of Two Worlds (Norma Talmadge)5 1/11/20
The Inferior Sex (Mildred Harris Chaplin) 5
The Turning Point (Katherine MacDonald) . .5. .. .
The River's End (Marshall Neilan Prod.) 5
FOX FILM CORP.
William Farnum Series
Wings of the Morning 6 12/7/19
Heart Strings 1/4/20
The Adventurer
Tom Mix Series
The Feud 5
The Cyclone 1/18/20
The Daredevil 5....
Theda Bara Series
La Belle Russe 6 9/21/19
Lure of Ambition 6 11/16/19
Fox Entertainments
The Winning Stroke (George Walsh 5.... ■
Eastward Ho (William Russell) 5 11/23/19
Thieves (Gladys Brockwell) 5.... 11/2/19
The Devil's Riddle (Gladys Brockwell) 5 ■
The Lincoln Highwayman (Wm. Russell) ... .5
The Shark (George Walsh) 5 1/11/20
Shod With Fire (William Russell) 5
Flames of the Flesh (Gladys Brockwell) 5 12/28/19
The Square Shooter (Buck Jones) 5
Tin Pan Alley (Ray & Fair) 5
Her Elephant Man (Shirley Mason) 5....
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5
Distributing: Througli Patlie
Ben.j. B. Hampton — Great Authors Pictures, Inc.
GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP.
t star Series Productions
Upstairs (Mabel Normand) 5 8/31/19
Heartsease (Tom Moore) 5 9/14/19
The Girl From Outside (Rex Beach) 7 8/24/19
The World and Its Woman (Geraldine Farrar) 7 9/21/19
Lord and Lady Algy (Tom Moore) 6 9/7/19
The Westerners 7.
The Sagebrusher 7.
8/10/19
1/4/20
Zane Grey Pictures, Inc. — Benj. B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner
Desert Gold 7 11/16/19
The Desert of Wheat 6
J. Parker Read, .Ir., Productions
Sahara (Louise Glaum) 7 3/23/19
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7 12/14/19
Ueitrich-Becli, Inc.
The Bandbox (Doris Kenyon) 6.... 11/30/19
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6....
Artco Productions
As a Man Thinks (Leah Balrd) 5 4/20/19
The Volcano (Leah Baird) 6.... 8/17/19
The Capitol (Leah Baird) 6.... 12/21/19
Cynnthia-on-fhe-Minnute (Leah Ball-d)
Robert Brunton Productions
A White Man's Chance (J. Warren Kerrigan).. 5 4/20/19
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 12/14/19
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrigan)5. . ..
National — Biliie Rhodes Productions
The Blue Bonnet (Billie Rhodes)
.6.... 8/31/19
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazimova Productions
The Red Lantern 7 5/4/19
The Brat 7.... 9/14/19
Stronger Than Death 6 1/18/20
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Lombard!, Ltd. (Bert Lytell) 6.... 9/28/19
Please Get Married (Viola Dana) 6 11/9/19
Fair and Warmer (May Allison) 6 10/19/19
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6.... 12/28/19
The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6 1/11/20
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) .. .6
20
DAIUY
Sunday, February 8, 1920
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
Release
Date
Length
Reels
Dec. 7 Brothers Divided (Frank Keenan) 5..
Dec. 14 The A-B-C of Love (Mae Murray) 6..
Dec. 21 The Prince and Betty (Wm. Desmond) 5.,
Jan. 4 My Husbands's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer) . .6. .
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressy (Blanche Svi^eet) 6.,
.Tan. 18 Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) 5..
Reviewed
1/4/20
.. 12/14/19
.. 12/14/19
American Film Co., Inc.
Yvonne From Paris (Mary Miles Minter).. 5.
The Tiger Lily (Margarita Fisher) 5.
This Hero Stuff (William Russell) 5.
Eve in Exile (Charlotte Walker) 7.
The Valley of Tomorrow (Wra. Russell) 5.
12/14/19
1/18/20
7/6/19
7/20/19
7/27/19
12/14/19
1/18/20
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter) 6 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Binney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of the Yellow Room Lorin Baker,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
Elton) 6 10/26/19
Specials
ROBERTSON-COLE
The Open Door 6 10/19/19
The Broken Butterfly 6 10/26/19
The Beloved Cheater 5 11/16/19
SUPERIOR PICTURES
December Releases
Seeing It Through (Brentwood Prod.) 5
Beckoning Roads (Bessie Barriscale) 5.... 12/28/l!l
The Tong Man (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 12/14/19
January Releases
Haunting Shadows (H. B. Warner) 5.
1 he Third Generation (Brentwood) 5.
The Beggar Prince (Sessue Hayakawa) 5.
The Luck of Geraldine Laird (Bessie Barriscale)5.
1/18/20
SELZNICK PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
The Woman God Sent (Zena Keefe) 5
Footlights and Shadows (Olive Thomas) 5
The Imp (Elsie Janis) 5
Sooner or Later (Owen Moore) 5
His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (Elaine Hammerstein) . 15 1/18/20
The Broken Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5
A Regular Girl (Elsie Janis) 5 11/30/19
Piccadilly Jim (Ovi^en Moore) ,'>
The Glorious Lady (Olive Thomas) 5 11/9/19
Sealed Hearts (Eugene O'Brien) 5
The Country Cousin (Elaine Hammerstein) . .5 12/14/19
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
She Loves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6 1/11/20
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5.... 12/21/19
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7.. 12/7/19
A Scream in the Night (Special Cast) 6 10/''6/19
Faith of the Strong (Mitchell Lewis) 6 9/21/19
The Isle of Conquest (Norma Talmadge) 6 11/9/19
NATIONAL PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
Blind Youth (Special Cast) 5
Ju.st a Wife (Special Cast) .'.'.'.".'5.'
Release
Date
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday.
liength
Reels
Reviewed
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Dec. 2 When the Clouds Roll By (Fairbanks) 1/4/20
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Her Game (Florence Reed) 5
The Eternal Mother (Florence Reed)
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 12/28/19
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jewel Features
Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6.
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips). .8.
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7.
Universal Features
The Woman Under Cover (Fritzi Brunette). 5.
The Sundown Trail (Monroe Salisbury) 6.
Common Property (Robt. Anderson-Nell Craig) 6.
Loot (Ora Carew) 6..
Bonnie, Bonnie Lassie (Mary MacLaren) 6.,
The Brute Breaker (Frank Mayo) 6.
The Rider of the Law (Harry Carey) 6.
The Trembling Hour (Helen Eddy) 6.
His Divorced Wife (Monroe Salisbury).. 5.
Under Suspicion (Forrest Stanley-Ora Carew) 6.
Lasca (Edith Roberts-Frank Mayo) 5.
A Gun Fighting Gentleman (Harry Carey^...6.
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5.
11/16/19
8/24/19
10/19/19
9/14A9
9/21/19
11/23A9
10/12A9
10/19/19
11/9A9
11/23A9
11/23/19
11/30/19
12/7/19
VITAGRAPH
In Honor's Web (Harry Morey) 5.... 11/9/19
A Fighting Colleen (Bessie Love) 5 11/16A9
The Black Gate (Earle Williams) 5....
The Combat (Anita Stewart) 6....
The Golden Shower (Gladys Leslie) ...5....
The Tower of Jewels (Corinne Griffith) 5 1/11/20
The Darkest Hour (Harry Morey) 6....
Pegeen (Bessie Love) 6
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5 1/18/20
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5....
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) 5....
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5
Special Productlona
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce) 6 11/16/19
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith) 6 11/9/19
The Vengeance of Durant (Alice Joyce) 6....
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6. . . . 1/18/20
SHORT REEL RELEASES
Frohman Amusement Co.
January Releases
"" Gemini Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1.
All Wrong Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1.
The Heart of Texas (Texas Guinam) 2.
Spirit of Cabin Mine (Texas Guinan) 2.
C. L. Chester
January Releases
No Coma in Acoma 1.
The People in White 1.
The Simple Life 1.
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1.
FAMOUS PLAYERS
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Distributed Through Republic Exchances
Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5
Girl of the Sea (Williamson Sub. Prod) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) .. 5
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) .. 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
Doro 5. . . 12/28/19
January Releases
A Lady's Tailor (Sennett) '•
After the Circus (Briggs) ••J-
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1.
February Releases
COMEDIES
Ten Dollars or Ten Days (Mack Sennett)
Hoodooed (De Havens)
Sunday, February 8, 1920
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Release
Date
Length
Reels Reviewed
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Belgrlum Smiles Again 1
Filming Ferocious Foremosans 1
Parisian Faces and Figures 1
Oriental College Boys and Co-eds 1
The Yanltce Watch on the Rhine 1
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE
Famous Women in Worlds Worli 1
Museum Mysteries 1
The Lure of Fashion 1
On the Job With Grandpa 1
Growth of tlie North American Continent 1
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
COMEDIES
All Lit Up (Snub Poilard) 1
Getting His Goat (Snub Poiiard) 1
Waltz Me Around (Snub Pollard) .' 1
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
January Releases
Wrong Again 2
Neck and Neck t
February Releases
Passing the Buck 2
Can You Beat It 2
UNIVERSAL
January Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery 13 to 10 each 2
Lion Man, 2 to 5 each 2
COMEDIES
Sweet Patootle (Lyons-Moran) 1
Adam and Eve a la Mode 2
Some Sliimmiers (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Baby D jll Bandit 2
Naughty Lions and Wild Men 2
The Sweet Dry and Dry (Lyons-Moran) 2
AU for the Dough Bag 2
WESTERNS
The Jay Bird (Hoot Gibson) 2
West Is Best (Hoot Gibson) 2
February Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery, 17 and 18 (Finish) each 2
The Lion Man, 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 1, 2, 3 each 2
COMEDIES
Ain't Nature Wonderful (Lyons-Moran) 1
Over the Ocean Wave 2
Non-Skid Love (Lyons-Moran) 1
Good Little Brownie 2
Old Clothes for New (Lyons-Moran) 1
The Bull Thrower 2
New Screen Magazine, Nos. 51, 52^ 53, 54 each 1
WESTERNS
The Prospector's Vengeance 2
Kaintuck's Ward 2
A Sagebrush Gentleman 2
CAPITAL
January Releases
A Man's Creed (Neal Hart) 2
The Wilderness Man (Neal Hart) 2
My Girl Suzzanne 2
Bandit's Gold (Al Jennings) 2
An Outlaw's Alibi (Al Jennings) 2
February Releases
Boss of the Flying H (Neal Hart) 2
The Bun Aways (Neal Hart) 2
When Outlaws Meet (Al Jennings) 2
Bandit's Heart (Al Jennings) 2
Screen Follies, 1 and 2 each 1
Oh Louise (Adolph FhllUp) 2
PATHE
(Tannary Releases
Reviews 32 to 85 1
COMEDIES
From Hand to Mouth (Harold Lloyd) (released late
in Dec.) 2
Why Go Home (Snub Pollard) 1
Slippery Slickers (Snub Pollard) 1
The Dippy Dentist (Snub Pollard) 1
SERIALS
Black Secret, 9 to 12 (Pearl White) each 2
The Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) each 2
Topics of the Day, 36 to 39 each I
February Releases
SERIALS
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 6, 7, 8. 9 each 2
The Black Secret (Pearl White and Walter McGrall)
13, 14, 15, 16 each 2
Topics of the Day, 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
VITAGRAPH
January Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
The Church With an Overshot Wheel t
While the Auto Waits 2
BIG V COMEDIES
Throbs and Thrills t
Dames and Dentists X
SERIALS
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno), 3 to 6 each 2
February Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
Telamachus Friend 2
The Dream 2
BIG V COMEDIES
Pipe Dreams and Prizes (Harry Mann) 2
Knights and Knighties (Montgomery and Rock) 2
SERIAL
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno) 7, 8, 9, 10 each 2
GOLDWYN
January Releases
Bray Pictographs, 419, 420, 421, 422 each 1
FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY
January Releases
Eventide j
Bubbles !!.!!!!!!! i
•Just Kids ' I
Taken With a Grain of Salt 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven) 2
Two Dollars Please j
February Releases
Excess Baggage (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
One Dollar Down (Neal Burns) 3
Bray Pictographs, 423. 424. 402 .tiach 1
Ford Educationais, F186, F187, F188, F189 each 1
FOX
January Releases
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our Nell 1
On Strike j
Shaking the Shimmy .!.".!!!!!!!!'.!!.']!! 1
The Rum Runners '.'..'.'. 1
SUNSHINE COItfEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret j
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts !..!.!!!!!!!!!!! 2
February Releases
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Sheriff Nell's Comeback 2
Her Naughty Wind .!..!.!!!!!!! 2
Her Private Husband !.!!.'!!!! 2
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
The Plumbers
"I'm Ringing Your Party''
Fishing '.'..'.'.'.
Dead-Eye Jeff
The Sour Violin
REPUBLIC PICTURES
February Releases
Selznick Enterprises (Lewis)
Wm. .J. Fiynn Series (Herbert Rawlinson) 2
Judge Browne Series 2
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
KINOGBAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) 2
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude .Selby ) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) 2
Girls Will Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) 3
The Champion ( Charles Chaplin) 2
Work (Charles Chaplin) 2
By the Sea (Charles Chaplin) 2
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Sunday, February 8, 1920
Propaganda Preachment and Not Entertainment
Thomas H. Ince presents
"DANGEROUS HOURS"
Ince-Paramount
DIRECTOR Fred Niblo
SUPERVISED BY Thomas H. Ince
AUTHOR Donn Byrne
SCENARIO BY C. Gardner Sullivan
CAMERAMAN George Barnes
As a Whole Casts entertainment to the winds
and spends six reels on anti-Bolshevik preach-
ment.
Story Not a story; plants the Russian radi-
cals and their red flag in America.
DIRECTION Effective in its mission to point
out the dangers of Bolshevism.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS All very clear
CAMERA WORK Distinctly good
PLAYERS Lloyd Hughes not wholly convinc-
ing as a "visionary" ; types well chosen.
EXTERIORS Suitable
INTERIORS Many representing hotbeds of
anarchy.
DETAIL Spectacular bits effective; titles aim
to thrill by words of patriotic elequence.
CHARACTER OF STOR^ Youthful radical
sees the fallacy of Bolshevik government and
swears allegiance to his country.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,571 feet
Now that the war is over and there isn't any excuse
for producing pictures dealing with recruiting, Liberty
Bonds or other phases of the war, the Bolshevik move-
ment is coming in for more than its share of notoriety
by means of the screen, the idea evidently being to
show how wrong and irrational are the views of those
woolly-headed, black bearded folks and to point out the
danger of the seed if sowed on American soil.
All this has been vividly and realistically told in
Thomas H. Ince's adaptation of Donn Byrne's Satur-
day Evening Post Story, "A Prodigal in Utopia." The
picture, as far as production is concerned has been
well done and gets over is "anti" idea with decision
and unusual realism. In fact a flash back depicting the
work of the disturbers in the Russian revolution, the
(Ustruction they wrought and their vile maltreatment
ai'd so-called "nationalization" of women in several
scenes are rather offensive.
"Dangerous Hours" cannot be classed as entertain-
ment for it is strictly propaganda. It would be unfair
to the public to call it anything else. And it would
seem to be a trifle too delicate a subject to deal with
just at the present time when this form of government
is actually in power in Russia.
The opening scenes show Paterson, N. J. during a
silk mill strike, Lloyd Hughes reared in a quiet New
England seaport town, is shown as the head of a band
cf idealists who swear to aid the strikers and to devote
themselves to "the cause."
The only human bit is in connection with the self-
appointed saviour's aged father who does not know
his son's business in the city, and Barbara Castleton
who manages the factory left her by her father and
who was Lloyd's childhood sweetheart.
A sure 'nough "Bull" named Blotchi, arrives from
Russia and adds fuel to the flame with his "superb"
oratory and descriptions of injustice of governments.
Barbara's men are forced to quit work in the sympa-
thetic strike and Lloyd's band decide to make their
first blow in the little Massachusetts village.
While Barbara is pleading with Lloyd to see the
fallacy of his idea, two others of the conspirators
arrive. Lloyd steps into an adjoining room and when
he hears them place a price of $.5,000 as a settlement,
he begins to realize his mistake and in an effort to
prevent his followers from carrying out their plans to
destroy the factory Lloyd is seriously wounded.
The factory is bombed and Barbara injured but after
the horror has subsided and Lloyd makes a dramatic
avowal of his allegiance to his country, there is the
expected reunion.
You Know What Your Folks Want and You Know What This Is
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It is perhaps a matter to be decided by personal
opinion. Do you believe propaganda presented to the
public by means of the moving picture screen effective-
ly delivers its message or do you believe it fails to
make the impression which the effort and expense
should justify?
One thing is certain, however. And that is propa-
ganda material does not come under the heading of,
and should not be misrepresented as entertainment.
Excruciating tortures and the ideals of certain peoples
in such strenuous form are of no interest to a person
looking for cheer or forgetfulness through the medium
of the screen.
\jjD 'ymo^
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Some Short Reels
"Daredevil Jack," Brunton — Pathe
Displaying tlie famous punch that won him the world's
heavyweight championship, Jack Dempsey makes his bow
before the motion picture fans in Pathe's newest serial.
And how he does bowl them over, left and right! Time and
time again he makes his Avay into the rendezvous of the
various villains and on each occasion, he catapults himself
into their midst, sends them merrily into the land of twit-
terir.g birdies and rescues this fair maiden or tLat.
The story is ideal for the purpose. It possesses an ele-
ment of mystery at the beginning to arouse interest, has
clever complications and affords the star an opportunity to
impress the fans. Technically it is up to the mark, the
work of the cameraman being worthy of praise. The cast
is capable and Dempsey is an imposing figure.
One may find in the second episode of the offering a
slip. It winds up with the start of a football game, as tb.e
hero is about to boot the pig-skin, containing a deadly
explosive in the air. To begin with, the plan is hardly
possible, and then the departure of the referee as the con-
test is about to start leaves a flaw. Of course, the average
serial patron will overlook it, for the beginiiing of a foot-
ball game is always an impressive speotacle and has been
filmed well here.
In penning the story, they saw to it that there would
be two sets of evil-doers working toward the same end,
but conflicting. And Dempsey, the college football star
fights them both, single handed-
Robert Brunton who produced this certainly made the
best of his opportunity. Frederic Chapin and Harry O.
Hoyt wrote the story, Jack Cunningham furnished the
scenario and W. S. Van Dyke directed. No cameraman is
credited in the press book, but he also did his bit well.
Jack Dempsey will undoubtedly prove a drawing card,
and since there is hardly any danger of anyone annexing
his title for a good long while you will be wise to use this.
"The Night of the Dub," Paramount
This two-reel comedy featuring Ernest Truex is one of the
most humanly funny that has been seen since the pictures
in which the late Sidney Drew and his wife appeared. A
welcome relief from slapstick, it puts forth a novel and
clever plot in a highly laughable style and contains the sort
of stuff that will appeal to all the 'brows, high and low, in
creation. The main situation hinges about Truex's uninten-
tional act in getting his employer, a Wall Street power, in
a hole. He and his friends have purchased seats for a cer-
tain show on the very night that the Harvard alumni have
attempted to buy out the entire house. When Truex ar-
rives at the theater his employer attempts first to bully the
tickets away from him but the little fellow, kissing his
job good-bye, bargains with his boss for box seats for an-
other show, taxis and a supper at Delmonico's before he
sacrifices his coupons. The next morning he expects to be
fired but instead is invited to the inside office by his boss
who appreciates his nerve. Albert Payson Terhune, the
noted magazine writer, is responsible for this bundle of
laughs and it was most capably directed by John Joseph
Harvey.
"Getting His Goat," Pathe
Nothing or at any rate, very little, that Snub Pollard
lias not done in his recent pictures is to be found in this
one reeler. It has a faii'-sized amount of creditable comedy
business and just a suggestion of a story. The staging
and screening of the affair has been done in the usual
suitable manner employed in releases of this series. Most
of the affair centers about Pollard's efforts to transport a
goat home, and his experiences ou the way. A colored
youngster who has appeared in almost all of these comedies
gives his usually good performance and the star works
zealously enough.
"The Lost City," Selig— State Rights
Distinctly novel, finely photographed, staged remarkably
well and generally appealing to the eye, this serial will be-
yond doubt prove a money maker. Unfortunately, it had
to be judged by the seventh, eighth and ninth episodes,
which made it rather difficult for the reviewer, but if the
other parts of the offering are anything like those witnessed,
the production merits all of the praise it can be given.
Juanita Hansen, starred in the picture, together with
George Chesbro, who runs a close second to her in import-
ance, is appealing at all times and Frank Clark also does
well. The affair is generally elaborate and rich in sets, cos-
tumes and all else- Technically it is up to the desired stand-
ard and as far as the direction and story are concerned, lit-
tle is lacking. Small matters may be overlooked. What
places this above many other serials is the unusual spec-
tacles the animals afford. Lions, tigers, jaguars, an ele-
phant and others wander about and go through various
stunts in a manner that will give the followers of this type
of drama cause for enthusiasm. Grab it before others get
ahead of you.
Pathe Review, No- 37
Scenes of Bassaco, Portugal, colored, the making of lenses,
a portion devoted to 17 year locusts, the manner in which
water power is used in France to melt steel and a dance
of ancient Egypt, portrayed by Desiree Lubovska comprise
this Pathe Review. It has been photographed in unusually
good style throughout and the various parts of it are
fairly clever. It ranks a bit above the average screen
magazine.
"Passing the Buck," Hall Room Boy Comedies
Realism is lacking at times in this Hall Room Boy two
reeler, but it has enough comedy business and situations
that are novel to put it over. This time, the Hall Room
Boys, Percy and Ferdie, are despatched by the owner of
the store in which they are employed to hunt down a band
persists in buying various articles with counterfeit bills.
The passers of the fake greenbacks are four in number,
two men and two women, and the boys disguised as girls
attempt to bring them to justice. Some chase stuff and
slapstick comedy results. As usual, there is something
"different" at the finish, and the generally satisfactory
average maintained will cause merriment.
"Balsing Over the Bounding Blue," Chester
Balsas, queer reed sailing vessels used in parts of South
America, are depicted in this Chester travel reel. Much of
the material deals with some of the ruins about Tiahuanaco,
and about 100 feet are devoted to peculiar headwear. Al-
though Balsas are shown in various stages of making, very
much of the reel does not show them fioating on the briny,
as the aliterative appellation causes one to expect. Titled
by Katherine Hilliker in her usual clever manner, and pho-
tographed by W. O. Runcie, the offering is a worthy one of
its kind and should find room on more than a few bills. It
is certainly out of the ordinary.
"The Rum Runners," Fox
Another Mutt and Jeff cartoon which has some clever
material, but means nothing in particular and will depend
ou its different parts to provoke mirth, rather than upon any
coherence of plot, or story to i)ut it over. It does not rank
with the best of tliese offerings, by any means, but will
probably receive some booking. Shows the inseparable duo
fishing and discovering some sort of a submarine liquor
establishment, where much of the action takes place.
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"He Ain't Done Right by Our Nell," Fox
Not only is the title of this Fox Mutt and Jeff cartoon
good for a hearty laugh, but most of the material included
in the reel is of the sort that will make most any audience
roll with mirth. Some folks may object to one or two bits
in it, but few will be able to restrain the natural laughter
that it will cause. There are any number of comedy bits
in the production that are of merit. The portion during
which the weeping of the audience floods the orchestra pit,
the slides and applause, and other sections will meet with
approval. Basically, the plot is not new, but the manner
In which it is presented puts it in the hit class.
Screenics, No. 2, Chester
Elks, or as one of the titles explains, what should properly
be called Wapiti deer, appear in goodly numbers in the
opening section of this second issue of the Chester Screenics.
Following the first part, is a set of titles making up a sort
of tale by Ellis Parker Butler, who wrote the well-known
"Pigs Is Pigs." Butler's remarks impress on one the idea
that it is advantageous to capitalize his adversity, which is
just his way of telling folks to make the best of everything.
It's an optimistic tale with several laughs.
"The Simple Life," Chester
Suggested by the title of this is the idea that it is going
to deal with the back to nature idea, but instead, it takes
the spectator to South America — to the Andes Mountains
where the people still live in a primitive manner. It shows
the old way of weaving used, the slow and tedious process
of making several large jugs, and the grass huts of the
people. Closing is a portion devoted to a celebration in one
of the cities, and the festival is rather peculiar. Com-
mendable.
"The Prospector's Vengeance," Universal
This is just what its title suggests — a western melodrama
of the old kind. Reeves Eason directed, and together with
Henry Murray wrote the scenario. In producing the two-
reeler, several characters who are appearing in "The Moon
Riders," the Universal serial, play prominent roles, among
them being George Field, villain extraordinary, and Mildred
Moore. There is a certain crowd that likes this sort of
stuff, that will sob at the shop-worn situations it includes,
and will exult when the hero gets his revenge, choking the
bandit chief to death, after sending the posse on the wrong
trail.
"Blind Chance," Universal
Two more reels of the old melodramatic sort that they
used to bill as features in the days of long ago, but which
will be booked only in the small houses today. Few situa-
tions if any that are at all out of the ordinary are to be found
in the piece which has one scrap that may make them hold
their breaths, but which everyone will outguess if he has
seen films before.
"The Bedouins of Moab," Educational
Educational has an unusually interesting travel reel In
"The Bedouins of Moab," which has been titled in fine style,
and which should prove of interest because of the Oriental
craze which has not yet died down. The wandering Bedouin
tribes of the Holy Land, are dealt with in this subject,
which includes many intimate scenes of the people, among
which are a class studying the Koran, a sword dance of an
unusual nature, for the swain who touches the heel of the
girl wins her hand, the sacrifice of a sheep and the traders
near the walls of Jerusalem.
"On Strike," Fox
Following the course so common now, M\itt and Jeff decide
to go on strike in this Fox animated cartoon. Observing the
ease and comfort of their creator, Bud Fisher (the reel in-
cludes several shots of the caricaturist), they decide to turn
out their own production, which is a fizzle, and the failure
of which causes them to return to the fold. The idea is
novel and the offering should fit in on any program.
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts," Fox
In this Fox Sunshine two-reeler, there is not as much
of the riotous as usual, and not much of a plot. It does,
however, possess numerous incidents that serve to provoke
laughter and will get it across in fine shape. The portion
devoted to the efforts of Jack Cooper to play golf has some
unusually funny stuff, the bit showing Cooper holing the
pellet with a cue being a clever one. And there is much
more that is up to the mark, especially in the part devoted
to the lions. Booking this will add a creditable slapstick
comedy to your bill.
"Monte Carlo," Prizma — Republic
Monte Carlo, world-famous gambling resort, and its
famous suicide rock, whence jump the despondent mortals
whose fortunes have been ruined because of a fascination
for the roulette wheel or cards, suggests a scene of revelry,
but in this reel, all is quite calm and peaceful. It is just
an ordinary scenic of a small town and is not quite as meri-
torious as some of the other recent Prizma releases.
"Elmo, the Fearless," Universal
Parts of episodes 6, 7 and 8 of this serial may look just
a bit stagey, and it is true that much is left to the cred-
ulity of the audience, but for excitement and suspense
this is in a class with the best of serials. In episode 6
there is a novel sort of scrap under the surface of the
ocean. Just how Elmo escapes is not explained, but the
punch is in evidence and they'll take his rescue for granted.
Torture devices of various sorts in a cleverly improvised
den make up a large portion of the following episode and
there is a finel.v filmed wreck when an automobile and
locomotive traveling at a high rate of speed meet.
"Women and Animals in Algeria," Educational
Hand-colored productions appear to be much in demand
at present, and Educational has turned out another selected
from what it calls its Library de Luxe. It deals with Alge-
rian women and animals (they put the two together even in
the title) and for the greater part has been colored accep-
tably. As usual, the faces have been left as originally pho-
tographed most of the time, but the various types shown,
and they include one or two shots of men, are interesting,
as are those of the monkeys, and other animals- There is
also a good bit showing the Chiffa River tumbling over some
rocks.
"The Coolie," Prizma — Republic
Lowly and despised, the Chinese Coolie, who labors from
dawn to dusk for a few yen (whatever those are worth in
American currency) has been filmed in this Prizma reel.
Harold E. Horton who manipulated the camera has his
troubles getting tlie material, and at times, apparently, en-
countered difficulties as far as securing proper lighting, was
concerned. The closing shot, showing a parade of ricksha
men, displaying their fantastic symbols and 'attired In
the extravagantly colored garments of the Orient, is quite
effective. A commendable reel.
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Injunction Denied
Action Against "Tong Man"
Brought in San Francisco
Courts Fails
San Francisco, Calif. — Judge Fitz-
lerald denied the application, for a
cmporary injunction brought
igainst Sessue Hayawaka's "The
long Man" by the Chinese .S'ix
Companies, a powerful Oriental a_s-
;ociation which sought to restrain
:he film on the ground that it mis-
•epresented the actions and customs
)f the Chinese.
Robertson-Cole officials installed a
Drojcction machine in the court
room over night and the Judge the
next morning viewed the film.
Lee Sam Nam, editor of "Young
China" an influential newspaper here
stated that the Chinese who had
seen the film declared it to be "a
piece of spite work." He maintained
that the film had been sponsored by
the Japanese.
Judge Fitzgerald, in handing down
his decision said:
"This is a picture that shows ac-
tion of real life. There is nothing
misleading about it. It is entertain-
ing, gripping and instructive. I see
no reason why the Chinese Com-
panies disagree as to the theme of
the film. Therefore, I will not al-
low the temporary injunction."
Asher Flatly Denies Report
A statement published in the cur-
rent issue of a certain weekly trade
paper to the effect that Mack Sen-
nctt is to make five special produc-
tions for release through Associated
Exhibitors, Inc., upon the expiration
of his Famous Players-Lasky con-
tract, and "confirmed" by E. M.
Asher, Bennett's personal represen-
tative, is emphatically denied by
Asher.
"I never made or confirmed any
such statement to a representative
of the trade paper or to any one
else," said Mr. Asher on Saturday.
"Mr. Sennett has made no plans with
Associated Exhibitors and, as far as
I know, none of the Associated Pro-
ducers (Big Five) has made any
plans with that company."
Appoint Receiver for Waldorf
Judge Knox in the Federal Court
las appointed Samuel H. Kaufman
eceiver for Waldorf Photoplays,
-td., of Boston. He has been placed
inder a $1,500 bond.
The petition in bankruptcy was
led in Boston Jan. 21.
"How can I tell him his wife is a flirt," he thought. — Mildred Harris
Chaplin, the star charming, in "Th e Inferior Sex," a Louis B. Mayer-
maide First National attraction. — Ad vt.
Americanization Week
Realart Has Ragland and Three
Others on Road
Realart has four men on the road
making arrangements for co-opera-
tion with the Federal government
in its plan to obtain recognition by
the theaters of Lincoln's Birthday
as an occasion for promoting the
Americanization movement.
The matter is having the attention
of J. C. Ragland, Realart's general
{Continued on Page 2)
Fox in Seattle
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Seattle, Wash.- — It is reported here
that William Fox has taken over
the Oak theater at Madison and
First Sts. The theater is now being
renovated.
This is the first theater for Fox in
the northwest.
No one at the Fox offices could
be secured for a verification of the
above report.
41 Million in New Firm
Incorporated in Delaware — Will
Manufacture Films
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Incorporation papers
have been filed for the American
Lux Products Corp., a company
chartered at $41,000,000.
The Corporation Trust Co. rep-
resentatives organized the company.
Plans of the new organization
have not been announced further
than stating that films and supplies
will be manufactured.
Faulkner Arrives from London
W. G. Faulkner, of the London
Daily News, a Northcliffe paper, ar-
rived from London yesterday, ac-
companied by his wife and daugh-
ter. Arthur Levey, well known in
film exporting circles, accompanied
the Faulkner party.
The reasons for Faulkner's visit
to America are expected to be an-
nounced at a luncheon to-morrow.
Gutting Schedule
Famous Players Will Not Release
130 Features Promised When
Season Opened
Just how many productions Fam-
ous Players will distribute during
this season is problematic. In all
likelihood, according to reports, the
schedule of 130 features promised on
Sept. 1st last, for the following 12
months will not be lived up to. ,
"In all likelihood," said an official I
of Famous Players, "it can be stated
definitely that in the neighborhood
of 110 features will be' released.
There may be more. To live up
to the original schedule would have
presented difificulties unexpected and
not anticipated, especially in the
matter of publicity and advertising."
A number of independent operators
maintain that Famous will not dis-
tribute more than from 90 to 100
feature productions instead of 130
and that this will open the door
to the bookings of independent pro-
ductions from houses that antici-
pated filling their schedule with j
Famous Players product and Para- *
mount-Artcraft specials. Several
important representative producers
and distributors claim to have al-
ready felt the effects of what they
term a "cut down" of Famous and
Paramount product and say they
have already booked in houses which
heretofore had been inaccessible for
their product.
Fire at Oliver Studio
Damage estimated at $50,000 was
done by fire yesterday morning at
the Oliver stuidos, in East 48th St.
The blaze was in the carpenter shop
in the basement.
Barge Canal Film Ready
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — For the purpose
of stimulating interest in the in-
land transportation and also in or-
der that merchants and manufac-
turers, might have full and complete
knowledge of the improved canal ;
system. Superintendent of Public
Works, Edward S. Walsh has com- '
pleted a motion picture of the water-
ways.
The pictures portray the principal :
features of the Barge Canal. Typ-
ical sections of the channel through 1
the many rivers and lakes are shown,
and the mammoth locks and mov- ■
able dams. '
The only conditions imposed are
that the civic organizations arrange
for the projecting apparatus, the '
screen and the operator.
Monday, February 9, 1920
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Quotations
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Do. pf...; 86^ 87^ 87%
Goldwyn 28 281/3 28
Loew's, Tnc 283/s 29 28^
Triangle 11/16
United Pict. Prod. 13 UVi 13^
World Film 1
Charles Logue's Latest
"Another Chance," written and di-
rected by Chas. Logue is a forth-
coming* release f rom " the Fisclier
studios. The story is laid in Nas-
sau in the Bahamas.
Herbert Standing, Joe King and
Diana Allen are in the cast.
MACK SENNETT
remarked recently to
prominent men in the
industry:
"Tillie's
Punctured Romance"
is the best production I
have ever made'*
COMING
A Great Revival of
"Tillies
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Featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
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Americanization Week
(Continued from Page 1)
sales manager, who left New York
last week to visit branch offices in-
cluding Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincin-
nati, Detroit, Minneapolis, Omaha,
Kansas City, St. Louis, Atlanta,
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Other
Realart offices will be visited by the
company's special representative,
Melville E. Maxwell, E. S. Flynn
and J. E. Hennessy.
Realart's desire, according to J.
S. Woody, general manager, is to
assist exhibitors to make the Ameri-
canization campaign a success. Mr.
Woody suggests that the entire week
of February 8 to 14 be featured as
Americanization week and that there
be special exercises each afternoon
and evening.
One of the winners of the Fame and Fortune Contest appearing in "4
Dream of Fair Women." State righ ted by M. W. Garsson, 1600 Broad-
way, N. Y. C— Advt.
Two Realarts for February
Realart will have the Allan Dwan
production "The Luck of the Irish"
available for exhibitors by Feb. 23.
"Judy of Rogue's Harbor" will also
be obtainable this month.
Buy "Alma, Where Do You Live "
The Producers Feature Service
has purchased the New York and
northern New Jersey rights to "Al-
ma Where Do You Live?"
First National to Move
First National's New York Ex-
change will move to the eleventh
floor of the Godfrey Building, 729
Seventh Ave. Increased business
has necessitated larger quarters.
Jackson Increases Capital
(B.V Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The Jackson Film
Corp. of Manhattan has certified to
the State that it has increased its
capital stock from $10,000 to
$150,000.
New Fall River House
Fall River, Mass. — Louis M. Boas
opened the Rialto theater here last
week. "The house seats 1,700. The
opening bill included Realart's "Anne
of Green Gables," Paramount's
"Double Speed" and a Chaplin fea-
ture.
Besides city officials Emile Chau-
tard, Elaine Hammerstein and Guy
Empey were guests of honor at the
opening.
A brilliant opportunity awaits the man who can take
complete charge of our sales. The requirements are: — a
thorough k:iowledge of the film business — familiarity with
modern methods of sales development, and the handling
of salesmen.
This organization is growing fast and needs a man who
possesses real sales managership qualifications, and who
can grow with it. The right salary to the right man.
NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE, INC.
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Telephone, Bryant 772=773
STUDIO FOR RENT
Entire Modem Equipment — 75 by 150 feet stage space
Apply to
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Foreign Holidays
Select Issues List of National Holi-
days to Aid in Americanization
Drive
Owing to the large number oT
aliens in various cities of the United
States, Select Pictures has compiled
a list of foreign holidays to aid ex-
hibitors in the industry's drive foi
Americanism. Exhibitors, it is be-
lieved, may make some special ap
peal on these days for an unifiec
Americanism, provided their audi
ences contain majorities or larg(
minorities of the nationalities men
tioned. The list follows:
Belgium, July 21, Independenc
Day (From Holland 1831); Czecho
Slovakia, JuUy 6, Jan Huss Day
Denmark, June 1, Constitution Da;
(Signed 1849); France, July 14, Bas
tile Day (1789); Greece, April 7, In
dependence Day; Irish, Marh 17, S
Patrick's Day; Italy, Sept. 20, Unii
cation Day; Norway, May 17, Ind«
pendence Day; Polish, May 3, Cot
stitution Day; Portugal, Oct. 5, R«
public Day (1910); Jugoslavia, Jun
28, Kossovo Day (Battle in 1839|
Sweden, Nov. 6, Gustavus Adolpht
Day; Switzerland, Aug. 1, Fedenj
tion Day.
A notice of dissolution was fil|
by the Premo Feature Film Corp.
Manhattan last week.
R I T C H E Y Posters do
more than open the eyes
of the public. Wiiat is
more to the point, they
open the public's pocket-
book.
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Suburban Exhibitors Combine
Toledo, O. — -Exhibitors in the
iburban districts here to the num-
er of fourteen have organized the
ionsoHdated Exhibitors' Co. with
le purpose of furnishing their pat-
Dns "the best films at a minimum
utlay." Arrangements have been
lade to facilitate delivery and ex-
hanges are guaranteed a twenty day
un for each picture booked over the
ircuit. The company is capitalized
t $10,000.
Whether the Sky Is
BLUE
or RED
or YELLOW
or GREEN
on February 21
The Republic Distributing
Corporation
Will Present
Chief William J. Flynn's
"The
Silkless
Banknote"
Visualized by Wilson Mizner,
at the
Capitol Theatre
New York
Starting
Sunday, February 22
and each week thereafter
a Different
Chief Flynn Picture
for
Eight Weeks
&ealiu-t Ficturea have a special
lobby display for all their produc-
tions now ready in their exchanges
throughout the country for all
their bookings. Look them over
and see how this enterprising con-
cern will assist you in getting
"them" up to the box office.
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AND CENSORSHIP
During the absence of Gabriel L.
Hess, chairman of the National As-
sociation Censorship Committee in
Europe, there will not be another
chairman appointed. The burden of
the work will rest with the secretary
of the committee.
There was some criticism aired
on Saturday because of the absence
of Mr. Hess at this time when mat-
ters of censorship importance are
impending.
It was suggested that a remedial
measure would have been to appoint
a temporary chairman while he was
abroad in order to maintain the ef-
ficiency of the committee at top
notch.
Party Leaves for South Carolina
Mary Gray Peck, a member of the
National Advisory Committee of the
National Board of Review and R.
K. Fuller, secretary of the National
Association Censorship Committee
left New York for Columbia, South
Carolina on Saturday where the
hearing of the proposed censorship
bill will be held to-morrow.
Jake Wells of Richmond, Va. who
was prominent in the fight conducted
in his state will also go to Columbia
to attend the hearing.
Police Commissioners to Meet in
March
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Boston, Mass. — The meeting of
the Police Commissioners of Mas-
sachusetts scheduled for last Thurs-
day night to consider the censor-
ship question has been postponed
for one month. The meeting will be
on March 6 at the American House
and at that time a member of the
National Board of Review will be
present at the meeting.
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Pawtucket, R. I. — The Pawtucket!
Amusement Co. has leased thei
American Hall Building and adjoin-,
ing property for 30 years. A house-
costing $90,000 will he erected.
"Her Bridal Night— Mare" is the n
with Colleen Moore, Earl Rodney a
ew two-reel Christie laugh provoker,
nd a feature cast. — Advt.
The Committee on Legislation of
the Massachusetts Federated Wom-
en's Clubs will meet on Wednesday
at which it is expected a vote will
be taken on the organization's atti-
tude toward censorship in Massa-
chusetts.
C. W. Eckhardt, manager of the
Chicago branch of the Fox Film
Company is seriously ill at his home
with pneumonia. Mr. Eckhardt
caught the "flu" which is on a ram-
page just now, and it developed
into pneumonia.
Why didn't she tell
the truth? It would
have saved
"TEX"
Elucidator of Mys-
teries
A great deal of
trouble.
Joliet, 111.— A house seating 3,000
will be erected by the Princess Co.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
Screen Rights for Sale
of the Story
"The Exploits of
Arsene Lupin"
by Maurice Le Blanc.
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Tuesday, February 10, 1920
Price
Dakotans Organize
Form State Body and Will Combat
Sunday Closing
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Fargo, N. D. — Exhibitors of North
Dakota have formed the North Da-
kota Exhibitors' Association. One
of the prime moves of the body will
be to combat Sunday closing meas-
ures. Sam Cornish, of Fargo, was
elected president, Phil Myers, of
Minot, vice president; Gus Wind-
gren, of Bismarck, second vice pres-
ident; Floyd Junkin, of Fargo, sec-
retary, and Amos Tweeden, of
Fargo, treasurer.
The campaign against the Sunday
law will begin immediately.
Protective League Meets
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Minneapolis. — At a meeting held
of the Exhibitors' Protective League
it was reported that the organiza-
tion's membership had increased
considerably.
The league plans close co-opera-
tion with all exhibitor bodies in the
Middle West to combat the Sunday
closing law and has already en-
dorsed the new North Dakota Ex-
hibitors' Association.
The next meeting will be held on
May 4.
St. Louis Theater $2,500,000
{Special to IV ID'S DAILY)
St. Louis, Mo. — F. L. Cornwall,
local attorney for Famous Players,
is the authority for the statement
that the company plans to erect a
theater and 18 story office building
at Seventh and Locust Sts., to cost
about $2,500,000.
WID'S DAILY noted last Sep-
tember that Famous Players would
erect a theater in St. Louis.
F. P. Buys Jamaica Theater
It is reported that Famous Play-
ers have taken over the theater now
being built by the Schwartz's in
Jamaica, L. I.
Loew a Granddad
Marcus Loew is now a granddad.
Mr. and Mrs. David Loew were
blessed with an eight pound son on
Saturday.
Mr. Loew is expected in town in
a week.
Two Weeks for Pickford
Mary Pickford in "Pollyanna" will
be the feature at the Brooklyn
Strand for all of this week and all of
. next.
"De way to make yo' husban' lub y o' is to keep him guessin'," said wise
old mammy. — From "The Inferior Sex," a Louis B. Mayer-made First
National attraction with the star charming, Mildred Harris Chaplin. —
Advt.
P. A. Powers Offers
A Few Thoughts
Says American Producers Must Sell Abroad Regardless of Ex-
change or Foreign Producers Will Step In.
P. A. Powers, of Universal, has something to say. When asked for a
statement regarding the outlook for the industry he proceeded to make
plain a few ideas, to be found below, many of which will probably cause
some people to "sit up and take notice."
Here is what P. A. has to say: —
I
You ask me what I think of the
future of the motion picture busi-
ness. I am sorry that you ask me
this question just now, as I am
rather pessimistic as to the imme-
diate future of the business. How-
ever, as there is enough optimism in
this business to offset it, you might
just as well know what I really think
and of what I am convinced.
The facts which have presented
themselves to me in the last six
months have convinced me that the
motion picture industry in the
United States is going to be up
against a tough time, and apparently
the large factors in the industry do
not realize what is in store for them,
or do not want to.
{Continued on Page 2)
Films Get Priority
Mayor's Ordinance Does Not Effect
Mayor's Ordinance Does Not Affect
The F. I. L. M. Club of New
York, composed of the exchange
managers in the metropolitan dis-
trict began to get busy yesterday
morning with the result that the
shipments pf films are placed in the
same category with the newspapers
and for that reason will not suffer
any delay in delivery to exhibitors,
according to schedule.
H. H. Buxbaum, chairman of the
Grievance Committee of the F. I. L.
M. Club who is manager of the local
Famous Players excnange was in
conference with Capt. Cooper of the
Telegraph Bureau of the Police De-
partment and as a result of his ef-
forts the drastic order regarding
curtailing of truck and auto move-
ments vvas removed, so far as tht
film business was concerned.
Home Returns
Pliny Home reached New York or
the Adriatic on Sunday with the first
account of the train wreck in SoutI
Africa in which William Stowell was
killed.
Home was accompanied by Ed-
ward M .Thierry, correspondent wit!
the expedition and leaves for Uni-
versal City to-morrow.
Alexander Gets Mutual Releases
Contracts were closed yesterda^
between the Alexander Film Corpi
and Clark-Cornelius whereby thi
former concern will take over th^
Mutual releases for distribution ii
New York, Buffalo, Philadelphi;
and Pittsburg.
Fox Revives Specials
Fox Film is planning a revival c
six special production^. These ar
"Les Miserables," "Salome, "Th
Honor System," "A Tale of Tw
Cities," "Cleopatra" and "A Daugh
ter of the Gods."
New Serial Combine
Eastern Producers Plan Amalgama
tion — Separate from Bur-
ston's Scheme. i
It is understood that a merger c
the leading serial producers in th
East is now under way with foil
already lined up to join in the deal]
The merger closely resembles ths
announced by Louis Burston on tq
coast a short time ago, but is
distinct unit in itself. The con'
bined producing power of the par
ties to the merger will result in
supply of serials to the exhibitor tli
entire year without interruption.
Tuesday, February 10, 1920
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked- Sale.
Famous Players — . 73 75 74%
Do pfd 86 87y2 87%
Goldwyn 28 28 28
Loew's, Inc 28^4 28y2 28^
Triangle .— 11/16
United Pict. Prod. 13 13^ 131/2
World Film 1
Southerners in Town
William Oldknow, general man-
ager, Ned Depenet, his assistant and
W. H. Heyward, secretary of the
Consolidated Film Co., distributors
for Univerasl in the South are in
New York for a conference with
home office executives.
COMING
A Revival of
The Greatest Com-
edy Production
Ever Made
^Tillie^s
Punctured
Romance'^
Featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W, 23rdSt.,N. Y.
One of the winners of the Fame and Fortune Contest appearing in "A
Dream of Fair Women." State righted by M. W. Garsson, 1600 Broad-
way, N. Y. C— Advt.
Must Sell Abroad
{Continued from Page 1)
For the past four years, or since
the war started, the motion picture
industry in the United States has
been blessed with unprecedented
prosperity. Manufacturers have been
able to secure unheard of prices for
their productions both in America
and throughout the world. This
condition was due to the fact that
European competition was entirely
wiped out and we had practical con-
trol of the world's marxets at our
prices during the war. This does
not mean that the industry as a
whole has benefited by this condi-
tion, but the artists and writers have
benefited by it to a very great ex-
tent, as you very rarely hear now
that the motion picture industry is
not paying the writers anything for
the "children of their brain." They
are getting now, and have been in
the past, colossal prices for the pic-
ture rights for stories. The artists
liave also materially benefited by the
conditions which have existed for
the past four years and their sal-
aries have increased by leaps and
bounds.
There .has been keen competition
among the producers for stories and
artists; prices have been paid which
have been startling to the general
public. That was entirely due to the
fact that we had the world's mar-
ket and receipts from the product
from the entire universe.
Foreign Buyers Bankrupt.
Since the cessation of hostilities,
conditions have changed United
States and the European exchange
to such an extent that foreign buy-
ers at the present time are unable
to fullfill their contracts as they
could during the war when the ex-
change was at par. And in endea-
voring to fulfill their obligations,
foreign buyers have practically baak-
rupted themselves, with the result
Lock Your Stable Now
Not after the horse is stolen
The highways of life are strewn with
the wrecks of those wlio said "I'll do
it to-morrow." Your business NEEDS
protection. Insurance WILL protect it
— absolutely. Do it today — NOW — call.
FEUBEN CXMUELS
^i:al jJNcIervice
ins-urancc "^ ' flO Maiden Lane
Skmuek
that they are now unable to pur-
chase American pictures at wartime
prices and pay for them in dollars,
with the consequent result that
American producers find themselves
with an accumulation of productions
which they are unable to market in
foreign territories. This condition
will continue to get worse instead of
better, and unless the American pro-
ducers are satisfied to accept for-
eign currency for their productions
they will force the foreign buyers
into the production of pictures,
which they had suspended during
the war, and the American produc-
ers will find themselves up against
that competition.
To meet this future competition,
it will be impossible for the Ameri-
can producers to continue paying the
colossal salaries to artists and the
phenomenal prices to authors for
their services and stories, although
they continue to do so notwithstand-
ing the facts that I have stated.
Only last week I heard of a story
which was sold in the neighborhood
of $200,000, and in view of the man}'
contracts which the American pro-
ducers have entered into with stars
and authors, they will find it a very
difficult proposition to contend with.
It will result sooner or later in con-
siderable embarassment in the in-
dustry.
As a general thing, men in this
business do not want to look cold
facts in the face. They live on op-
timism and any other atmosphere
does not tend to make them happy.
Warnings Unheeded.
I have noticed in the trade papers
during recent months several no-
tices of warning from men who make
it their business to sell pictures in
foreign territories, but due to the
fact that some of these men's names
do not appear daily in public print,
their warnings evidently receive ver\-
little attention and the game goes
merrily on.
.A.ctivities in the production cen-
ters still continue without any
thought: extravagances of directors
and stars are the order of the day.
The business has not benefited, as I
stated before, by the prosperity
(Continued on Paae ^^
i
Art for art's sake is all
very well — but for heaven's
sake give the exhibitor
what he wants. He wants
RITCHEY posters be-
cause he knows that they
always have the maximum
of advertising value.
UITCHEY
UTHO. CORF.
406 W. 31<t St..N.T.. Pfcon Oulua Kitt
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Tuesday, February 10, 1920
Must Sell Abroad
(Continued from Page 2)
hich this country has enjoyed for
e past four years, as producers
ive put nothing in reserve to meet
e situation which is apparent in the
iniediate future. The result is that
-day the cost of pictures that are
the making is based on world-
ide receipts when they should be
ised only on the revenue to be de-
ved from the United States. And
merican producers must make up
eir minds to deliver their pictures
road and accept therefore foreign
rrency instead of United States
illars. This will enable them to
restall any foreign competition in
e future in their home market, but,
r the American producers to ac-
implish this, there has got to be a
trenchment along all lines, partic-
arly actors' salaries, and authors'
ices for their stories. There has
)t to be a retrenchment in lavish
:pcnditures which heretofore has
en the rule. If this is not done
d done immediately a hard time is
store for the picture industry in
e United States.
In order to accomplish the results,
is not necessary to cheapen or to
It out inferior productions, but it
absolutely essential that every dol-
r be made to show on the screen;
id the principal order of retrench-
ent must be made in the reduction
stated, of artists' and authors'
imuneration, less lavish expendi-
ires in sets and more attention paid
I the dramatic effect. Too much
oney has heretofore been spent on
:autiful and expensive sets in order
) cover up the lack of dramatic
tnation. P. A. POWERS.
On Broadway
Capitol— Allan Dwan's "The Luck
of the Irish."
Capitol News.
Musical Novelty — "Southland."
Hy Mayer Travelaugh.
Joe Martin Comedy, "Reforming
Rumpus Ridge."
Ralph Ince, "The Land of Op-
portunity."
Strand — Madge Kennedy, "The
Blooming Angel."
Strand Topical News.
Ralph Ince, "The Land of Oppor-
tunity."
Harold Lloyd, "His Royal Sly-
ness."
Rivoli — Lionel ' Barrymore, "The
Copperhead."
Rivoli Pictorial News.
Harold Lloyd, "His Royal Sly-
ness."
Rialto— Ethel Clayton, "The Thir-
teenth Commandment."
Rialto Magazine.
Ralph Ince, "The Laud of Oppor-
tunity."
Sunshine comedy, "Sheriff Nell's
Come-back."
Moss' Broadway — Pauline Freder-
ick, "The Loves of Letty."
Hugo Janssen's Powder Puflf Fol-
lies.
Ralph Ince, "The Land of Oppor-
tunity."
Brooklyn Strand — Mary Pickford,
"Pollyanna."
Next Week
Capitol — Pauline Frederick, "The
I'aHser Case."
Stranid— Jack Pickford, "The Little
Shepherd of Kingdom Come."
Rivoli — Mae Murray, "On With
the Dance."
Rialto — Marguerite Clark, "All of
a Sudden Peggy."
Brooklyn Strand — Mary Pickford,
"Pollyanna."
Mann, of Frisco, Here
George R. Mann, of the New Ri-
te in San Francisco, is in town.
Quick, Watson, the needle
What's all this talk about
TEX
Elucidator
of Mysteries
?
TREMONT
FILM
LABORATORIES CORP.
1942-4 Jerome Av.,
will be open about
Feb. 20th
Specializing in the
Development of
Negative and First Positives
unedr personal supervision of
HARRY GLICKMAN
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Screen Rights for Sale
of the Story
"The Little Girl That Gdd
Forgot,"
By Edward E. Rose, author
"Cappy Ricks" and "Penrod."
CELEBRATED ACTHORS SOC.
Room 803 Columbia Theatre Bldg.
Tel. Bryant 1511
AT LIBERTY.
Scenario and Continuity
Writer.
Address
Box B 61, care WID'S.
Brownell Plans Reorganization
J. C. Brownell, Universal's scen-
ario chief will leave for Universal
City to reorganize the coast scen-
ario department this week.
Golmmwu
EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky British
Producers, Ltd., London.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
The secret of the success
of Goldwyn Pictures is no
secret at all — ask any pro-
gressive exhibitor.
ARMS
JME SENSATION OF THE CENTURA
Personally Supervised
and
Directed by Frank Reicher
In order to "beat the other fellow" in
their territory to it, many buyers from
various sections of the country have
visited our offices in the hope that we
would sell. They were too anxious to
remain at home and trust to letters or
telegrams !
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES, INC.
(Exclusive Selling Agents)
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
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Smith Suing Ghadwick
Litigation Involves "Unchastened
Woman" for Foreign Territory.
Papers in an action filed in the
Supreme Court by Guy Croswell
Smith against Isaac E. Chadwick
were served upon the latter by Se-
ligsberg, Lewis & Strous, attorneys
for the plaintiff.
The case involves the sale to
Smith of "The Unchastened Wom-
an" for all foreign territory outside
of the United States, Canada, Nor-
way, Denmark and Sweden.
In the petition filed by Smith s
attorneys it is charged that the sale
was made under a false representa-
tion in that the original contract
was signed by Isaac E. Chadwick
as vice president of the Rialto de
Luxe Prod., a supposed corporation
which it was claimed was the owner
of these rights to the photo play,
"The Unchastened Woman."
DON'T LOOK AT
THE SKY
LOOKAT THE SCREEN
and see
RED
YELLOW
Smith claims that there is no such
corporation as the Rialto de Luxe
Productions and that therefore it
did not own the rights which Chad-
wick, as the vice president of the
corporation, undertook to transfer.
The plaintiff asks for $10,000 dam-
ages in return for the money ad-
vanced at the time the contract was
entered into.
GREEN
and BLUE
in
Prizma
Pictures
any day
at all first class
picture
theatres
The next Gibraltar Picture
to be released is "CYNTHIA
OF THE MINUTE," from
Louis Joseph Vance's novel of
the same name, starring
LEAH BAIRD.
GIBRALTAR PICTURES.
Arthur Beck Chas. C. Burr,
Executives.
133-5-7 W. 44th St., N. Y. City
Send Us Your
h^aSpS Junk Film
INTERSTATE SMELTING
<a REFINING COMPANY
23 Commercial St. NEWARK. N. J.
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN,"
Clara Kimball Young's next Equity
picture, has a lobby display, which
reflects this sterling actress' dynamic
personality, now ready at our show
rooms.
KRAUS MANUFACTURING CO.,
220 West 42d St., N. Y.
17th Floor. Tel. Bryant 3607
ALL-STAR GASTl
THE.
KENTUCim
COLONEir
LOOK 'EM OVER
J. J. Bowling
Francis McDonald
Elinor Field
Lloyd Bacon
Thelma Salters
Frederick Vroont
Mary Talbot
Edward Brady
Gordon Griffiths
Louis Fitzroy
Dudley Henricks
The New Ballad Hit
That's all that's left of
THE WORLD TO ME
As stated. The color of the sky has no
reference to cheap, inferior films
as announced in trade and
daily papers before
FEBRUARY 21.
IF THE SKY IS
BLUE go to the RIALTO
RED go to the STRAND
YELLOW go to the RI VOLI
GREEN go to the CAPITOL
WATCH THE SKY FEB. 21st
ORDINARY STORIES DONE
IN A CHEAP WAY
AND FIVE REEL SHORT
SUBJECTS CAN BE
EXPLOITED BY MEANS OF
ELECTRIC SIGNS.
BUT IT TAKES ALL THE
FORCES OF NATURE TO
TELL THE PUBLIC
AT WHICH HOUSE
9
WILL BE SHOWN ON FEB. 22nd.
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Vol. XI, No. 41
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Fairbanks Aroused
Wants to Know Why Ci-ne-Ma Ad.,
Inc., Uses His Name with Na-
tional Advertisers
Dennis F. O'Brien, Douglas Fair-
bank's attorney, has forwarded this
office a carbon of a letter he has
sent to D. E. Calnay, secretary of
the Ci-ne-ma Ad., Inc., a Los An-
geles company. Calnay has been of-
fering national advertisers the priv-
ilege of exploiting their product in
films made by Fairbanks.
WID'S DAILY published exclu-
sively Calnay's letter in full in its
issue of Monday, Jan. 26.
Here is Mr. O'Brien's letter:
HoUyv.-ood, Cal., Feb. 2, 1920.
D. E. Calnay, Ci-Ne-Ma-Ad-Inc,
Dear Sir: , ,, t^ i
The attention of Mr. Douglas
Fairbanks has been called to a cer-
tain announcement which you have
caused to be circulated throughout
the country as follows: —
- "We can offer you twenty million
circulation (more than all magazines
combined), at the 'Saturday Even-
ing Post' rates, as we have contract-
ed with a few of the greatest pro-
ducers and stars (like Griffith, Fair-
banks and others of like magnitude)
to insert your ad in their coming
productions."
Mr Fairbanks desires an explan-
ation from you as to why you have
used his name in connection with
your announcement without any au-
thorization from him. He has had
no negoti?tions of any kind or char-
acter with you and the above is
plainly a misrepresentation on your
part to those with whom you seek to
do business. Mr. Fairbanks de-
mands a prompt retraction from you
relative to your unauthorized use of
his name to promote your business.
Plan Production in Hawaii
I (Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— It is expected that
announcement will be made shortly
of a new producing unit which will
center its activities in Hawaii.
Louis W. Chaudet, director, is un-
derstood to be interested in the pro-
ject.
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Peerless, of Boston, Moves
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston, Mass. — Peerless Pictures,
Inc., have moved from 843 Little
Building to 32 Winchester St., in
the heart of the film district.
Henry MacMahon has specialized
the last two years in the writing of
original matter for the screen.
"Kiss me," she pleaded, raising her pretty lips. — The star charm-
ing Mildred Harris Chaplin in "The Inferior Sex," a Louis B. Mayer-
made First National attraction. — Advt.
Plans a Who's Who
Benedict M. Greene, publisher of
Who's Who and Why has suggested
to the A. M. P. A. — (Advertisers) —
that a Who's Who of the picture in-
dustry l)e compiled.
157 Prints at Work
There are 157 prints of "The Land
of Opportunity," the Ralph Ince
Americanization picture made by
Sclznick in circulation.
F. I. L. M. Club in New Haven
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
New Haven, Conn. — An exchange
manager's club has been formed here
with Henry Scully, Famous Play-
ers manager as president; William
Scully, Metro inanager as secretary
and Morris Safier, Select manager as
treasurer.
Flinn and Palmer Back
John C. Flinn and Sam D. Palmer
who all but crippled the Famous
Players publicity forces when they
were hit by the "flu" are now back
at their desks.
Richards Leaves for Home
E. V. Richards, of Saenger Amuse-
ment left for New Orleans yester-
day.
He elected while here nearly all
the officers of the "Anti Horse-'Thicf
Asso.," which is being organized.
Black Company a $10,000,000 Unit
The Black New England Thea-
ters, Inc., which, as noted exclusive-
ly in WID'S DAILY, had been
formed, is a $10,000,000 corporation,
and not a $1,000,000 company as
published. The error was made in
telegraphic transmission.
Alfred S. Black, of Rockland, Me.,
is president of the corporation, John
A. Black, of New \ork, is vice pres-
ident and H. A. Mintz, a well known
Boston attorney, is secretary. The
corporation will act as a holding
company for all the Black interests
and affiliated units, and as a result
of the re-financing. Black expects to
extend his interests even more rap-
idly than in the past.
Wants 20,000 Reels
Navy Establishing Its Own Ex-
change— First National Out-
put Secured
The U. S. Navy has plans under
way for the establishing of a film
library to contain 20,000 reels.
A building, formerly used as a
rifle range in the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, is now being renovated to ac-
commodate projection rooms and
storage space, as well as modern
equipment for the inspection of
films.
The exchange is under direct su-
pervision of the Bureau of Naviga-
tion, Sixth Division, Navy Depart-
ment, Commander C. B. Mayo in
charge. Lieutenant Joseph O'Reilly
is in charge locally.
A deal has been already closed
with First National for 308 reels of
films, the financial consideration
being approximately $20,000. Other
deals are pending with the other
large producers and negotiations
are conducted on either an outright
purchase basis or a long term con-
tract basis.
The idea was first thought of by
the Navy officials after the signing
of the armistice when the various
welfare organizations turned over
surplus funds to the Navy Depart-
ment.
It is planned to make the build-
ing in the Brooklyn Yard the head-
quarters for the entire plan, but it
is also contemplated erecting an out-
let at Mare Island, San Francisco,
and the naval base at Hampton
Roads (Norfolk).
While the library will be expand-
ed until the 20,000 reels are secured,
the funds on hand will not permit of
the purchase of entirely new sub-
jects. Material that has been in cir-
culation will also be bought when
found suitable for the Navy's needs.
After Rights to "Irene."
Carle E. Carlton admitted yester-
day that a number of offers had been
made for the screen rights to
"Irene," in which Edith Day is now
appearing. The last figure was
$60,000, he said.
Carlton stated that he was unde-
cided as to what he would do with
the plajf. There is a possibility that
he will produce it himself with Edith
Day in the starring role. He sail!
for London on Saturday.
"The Deadlier Sex." Blanch^
Sweet-Jesse Hampton production
will be released bv Pathe. Marcl
28th.
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Park-Whitcsidc, producers of
"Empty Arms," took advantage of
the snowstorm l^y sticking on every
available snow-pile a placard read-
ing "You know the woman who is
afraid to see 'Empty Arms.' "
Hillsboro, 111.— J. D. Williams will
erect a new house here.
MACK SENNETT
remarked recently to
prominent men in the
industry:
"Tillies
Punctured Romance''
is the best production I
have ever made."
COMING
A Great Revival of
"Tillies
Punctured Romance"
Featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood, Cal. — Vincente Blas-
co Ibanez, Marcus Loew, June Math-
is, Richard A. Rowland, Viola Dana
and Maxwell Karger composed the
star cast of a picture filmed at the
Metro studio.
Harry A. Frazee, a motion pic-
ture director has lost his appeal
from a judgment rendered in the
local superior court in favor of Fox
Film in a suit brought by him to re-
cover $800, asserted to be due him
for services.
Louise Glaum is going to New
York to do a little shopping, just
like that. The trip will also be a
vacation — and that sort of thing.
J. Parker Read, Ji. nas launched-
work on his first Hobart Bosworth
special production. Hobart Bos-
worth is the second star to join the
J. Parker Read, jTr. standard.
Though the title of the Bosworth
vehicle and its character are not
yet announced it is known that Ir-
vin Willat, who directed Bosworth's
two specials for Thomas H. Ince,
will megaphone the virile dramatic
star through his new picture
The next Mary Roberts Rinehart
story selected as an Emment Aum-
ors' Production is "Empire Build-
ers." It has been decided that Cul-
len Landis will be entrusted with
the chiaractei^ization of the boy's
part. GAUSMAN.
Wireless Greetings
Marconi Ocean Letter: —
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via, Java. It's very wet out
here — that is if you have the
price.
"Frederick Burlingham."
After Churches and Schools
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb. — Churches and
schools, many of them paying more
than theaters in the towns where
they are located, are among the
choice patrons of the Fox exchange,
says Manager Sidney Meyer.
"We deal with them as regularly
as with the exhibitor, and most of
them pay more than would a thea-
ter in a town of the same size," said
Manager Meyer.
"We are making every efifort to
encourage this kind of business. It
does not hurt the local exhibitor-
it merely makes a greater following
for the motion picture in his town,
that is all."
Monte Katterjohn has written the
screen version of ''The Yellow Ty-
phoon," in which Anita Stewart will
lie starred.
Something New Under the Sun
"TEX"
Elucidator of Mysteries
ANEW character in a series of
twelve 5-reel detective stories —
All big features with cast of
prominent players.
The greatest series of features ever
produced. One a month for the next
year.
STATE RIGHTS NOW SELLING
ARROW FILM CORP.
W. E. SHALLENBERGER, Pres.
220 West 42nd St., New York City
In the Courts
An attachment for $25,000 against
the property of the VVorld Film
Corp. has been issued in the Su-
preme Court by Justice Platzek in
the suit of the Frohman Amusement
Corp. to recover this sum as profit
alleged to be due from the leasing
of the films of four plays owned by
the plaintiff. The attachment was
obtained because the World Film is
a Virginia corporation.
The Export and Import Film Co.
has brought an injunction suit in
the Supreme Court against Sarah
Backer, Emanuel Arnstein, Samuel
Levy and the First National Ex-
change, Inc. The papers on file
merely show that the purpose of
the suit is to "restrain the defend-
ants from interfering with the
plaintifT's rights of possession of the
suite at 1109 to 1111 in the Godfrey
Building, and the vault on the elev-
enth floor, and restraining the de-
fendants from interfeifing"' in lany
way with the plaintiff's business."
Supreme Court Justice Finch has
decided that the Octagon Films
must testify before trial in the suit
brought by Harry Houdini but ae
cides that the examination of the}"
defendant's books is to be limited
to such as are needed to reiresn tne lii
memory of the witness. The coiirt m
decided also that the defendant neec
not testify concerning its defense
that the limit of the cost of adver^ iiii
tising and manufacturing the films
was increased by mutual agreemeni
from $135,000 to $202,000.
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Report Simpson Leaves Fox
New Orleans, La. — Reported her<
that Benny Dudenhefifer has sue
ceeded Harry C. Simpson, temporar-l
ily as manager of the Fox exchange
here, Simpson having resigned.
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At Fox's New York office nothinjj
was known about it.
Maeterlinck Leaves for Studios
Maurice Maeterlinck left the Grantjr
Central Station, last night in ti~ '
private car, "The Mayflower," ft,
the Goldwyn studios at Culver Citjlt "
The exhibitor, knowing
that Goid helps those who
help themselves, is mak-
ing a clamorous demand
for RITCHEY posters.
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PatneNe^vs
No. IZ
NKU YORK (;iTY— Kverylxuly takes
I liun<l at the eity's snow sliovel — sol-
llers lielp in rlcaring: tliorou^^hfares of
he heavy 14-inch snowfall.
PKNS.VCOl.A, FL.4. — Giant "aerial
Ish" a suoeessi H-16, tlie 5-ton bonib-
ng li.vdro-plane, passes air and water
ests at government air station.
Patlie cameraman jtoes on a little sight
eeinK trip in the big plane.
AT1..\NTIC CITY, N. J— In the wase
f the big li^astern blizzard — tiie board-
ralli of the popular winter resort Is
battered by gales and by the highest
ide recorded on this coast.
>VASHIX(JTOX, D. C— Wanted— 75,000
len for the Army ! Secretary Baker
ends letters to governors of all states
0 start recruiting drives for the regu-
ir service.
ROC KA WAY roiNT, N. Y.— Steamer
ground in storm. Over 100 lives are
n danger as "I'rincess Anne" is
trande<l on sand-bar in 10 feet of water.
E-xclusive scenes of the transfer of pas-
engers from life-boats to the police boat
Patrol."
DKNYER, COLO.— See the Leaping Gas
lorse! This uniiiue "animal." with a
orse-lieacl and auto-body^ is put through
few of its "paces."
IN THE HMKLIGHT— Treaty before
enate again — by vote of 63 to 9, I'. S.
enate recalls treat.v and reservations,
nd refers it to the Foreign Relations
lommittee for action.
ETNA MILLS, CAL— Novel "mail car-
iers" — government emplo.vs mules to
onvey mail over Salmon Range peaks,
uried under 6 feet of snow.
EL P.YSO, TEX. — Pershing at the bor-
er again! Mexican Border veterans
*eet their old chief as he arrives to
isit his home post.
today
Lichtman Makes Field Changes
\1 Lichtman announced yesterday
lu' following- changes in the Fam-
ine Players field force, effective
.IiMulay last: —
I'red Creswell, branch manager at
liicago is now special representa-
i\c in charge of Chicago, Minneap-
lis and Indianapolis, when opened,
ucceeding J. W. Allen, deceased.
I' will also manage Chicago ex-
h.iiige until the new appointee is
arned.
Harris P. Wolfberg, branch man-
yi r at Cincinnati made special rep-
~^•ntative over Cleveland, Pitts-
uiijh and Cincinnati offices, suc-
■riling H. H. Buxbaum, now
riich manager New York ex-
'lange.
Fred Strief, Cincinnati salesman
iow branch maanger same office.
Allen .S. Moritz, Washington sales-
lan now manager at Buffalo, suc-
'cilin,!.; Richard C. Fox.
I'aul J. Swift. Washington now
anager at Omaha, succeeding C. L.
!• :i\ey, resigned.
I.i"^ter Rosenthal, Washington
:l<s manager now branch manager
,nu- exchange.
Fred Almy, Jr., is the manager of
K Owen Moore company now at
ork on "Love Among Chickens"
1 the coast.
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New Stage at Metro Studios
Hollywood, Cal. — First steps to-
wards the enlargement of the Metro
studios were taken when work was
commenced on the construction of
an enclosed stage to cost $45,000.
R. A. Rowland has also author-
ized the early erection of additional
executive offices to house increased
forces in every department.
The new stage will be 90 by ISO
feet with 20-foot wings on each side,
and will duplicate in dimensions the
largest of the present structures on
the ten-acre lot. There are two ofi
these.
Wendell, Minn. — M. C. Rustand
and T. A. Dybdal will alter the
Opera house for pictures.
S.R.012
STUDIO FOR RENT
Entire Modem Equipment — 75 by 150 feet stage space
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moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
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'THE BLINDNESS OF YOUTH''
Wednesday, February 11, 1920
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ALL THE World
SA\'ES SHIP'S PASSENGERS— Help
reaches liner Princess Anne grounded off
Rockaway Point — Kinograms tug helps
life crews.
NEW YORK IN SNOW BLOCKADE
— Eight inch tall in city streets T>nnffs
biggest tie up in history or America's
biggest city.
SNOW SHOE SOLDIERS HIKE — Gar-
rison of Quebec sets out over the drifts
for a bit of winter drill and finds some
hard going.
STEAMSHIP BURNS IN RIVER — The
S. S. Kaskaslii beonging to the U. S.
Shipping Board is beached at West New
York — fire tugs work.
REAP BIGGEST SUGAR CROP— Har-
vest at Santa Cecelia, Cuba is rushed
to get sweets to market. It's worth a lot
of money.
BUSY DAYS IN NORFOLK- Fire at-
tacks brewery warehouse — then a storm
knocks down buildings — then a flood ar-
rives.
HE STARTED IT ALL— "Daddy" Wil-
liam Paley of Los Angeles turn the first
moving picture camera ever made — now
ADVICE ABOUT RAILROADS— Glenn
E. Plumb who has plan all fixed up poses
with Mrs. Plumb in Wasliington — they
BO for a walk.
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SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Cardinal Opposes Sunday Shows
(Special to fTID'S DAILY)
Baltimore, Md. — Cardinal Gibbons
is opposed to Sunday shows on the
ground that the operation of thea-
ters on the Sabbath would commer-
cialize that day.
Kremer to Open Exchange
Victor Kremer will open an ex-
change to handle his product in New
York. It will be known as the New
York Independent Masterfilms, Inc.,
and will handle films in New York
and Northern New Jersey.
Ira H. Simmons, formerly identi-
fied with the Sol Lesser organization,
will act as general manager.
Kremer will send out six road
companies on "A Burlesque in Car-
men." Each company will have three
principals and six in the chorus.
Levey Now Delivering Lectures
The night classes of the Y. M. C.
A. in New York have developed an
interest in motion pictures and have
invited Harry Levey, general man-
ager of the Industrial Department
of Universal, to deliver a series of
lectures.
"The Screaming Shadow," Ben
Wilson serial-Hallmark release, will
be available Feb. 22d.
Blue Laws Threaten Superior
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Superior, Wis. — The Inter-Church
Council has passed a resolution call-
ing for "a proper observance of the
Sabbath Day."
The "Superior Leader" in a
lengthy first page article attacks the
"church council politicians," as it
calls them, and denounces the reso-
lution, which would shut down all
amusements.
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Loewery Bill Passes Senate
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Jackson, Miss. — The Lowery Bill
which makes it an offense to show
immoral or indecent motion pictures
has been passed by the Senate and
reported favorably by the House
Judiciary Committee.
The bill is not at all severe since
it provides no special machinery for
its enforcement.
A State Board of Censors was
not organized because of the reluc-
tance of the Legislature to create
new offices.
French Films Here
Baron R. C. de Dane, represent-
ing Louis Mercanton, the Fren".!
producer, is making his headquar-
ters with Guy Croswel! Smith. The
baron has with him "The Call of
the Blood" and "In Old Alsace" pro-
duced in France.
Capitol Books Flynn Subjects
The Capitol has booked the st-
ies of eight William J. Flynn Se-
Republic Distributing,
ret Service films released throu,:
The Acme
Portable
Projector
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Studio
Cutting Room
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"The Woman of Mystery,"
by Maurice Le Blanc,
an Arsene Lupin Story.
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with reproductions in fac-timile oil
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Censor Measure Killed
South Carolina Committee Votes
Down Proposed Bill — Second
Victory Scored
The unanimous action of the Vir-
ginia Legislative Committee in kill-
ing the censorship bill a week ago
lias been followed by similar action
of the Educational Committee of the
House of Representatives of South
Carolina, according to a despatch
received yesterday by Frederick H.
Elliott, secretary of the National
Association.
A hearing was held before the
South Carolina Legislative Commit-
tee Tuesday afternoon, speakers on
behalf of the industry being Jake
Wells, of Richmond; E. Charlton
Wright, editor of the Columbia Rec-
ord, and Secretary Fuller, of the
Censorship Committee. Mary Gray
Peck, representing the National
Board of Review, also spoke in op-
position to the pending measure.
Following the hearing, the Educa-
tional Committee unanimously re-
ported against censorship.
Secretary Fuller is remaining over
in Columbia to attend a meeting of
the state exhibitors. Secretary El-
liott has arranged for a special meet-
ing of the Exchange Managers' As-
sociation a: .-...„r.ta this week, when
Fuller will outline plans for combat-
ing antagonistic bills which arc pro-
proposed for introduction in the
Georgia Legislature in the near fu-
ture..
Call Meeting on Sunday Closings
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Fort Worth. Tex.— A mass meet-
ing was held this week by a com-
mittee in charge of a movement to
close picture houses on Sundays. A
iMnve is under way to close theaters
■ bn the Sabbath.
Dwan on Way East
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Allan Dwan, at
present releasing his productions
through Mayflower, left for New
Vork Tuesday.
Tom Moore Here
Tom Moore, the affable Washing-
ton exhibitor, is up from his sick bed
ind visiting here in New York, at
Ik' Knickerbocker.
Carlin With Metro
George A. Carlin has joined the
Metro publicty department under
lack Meador. He was with the
Kvening- Sun.
"God! he's kissing her," she whispered, and she stumbled back, her
senses reeling. — Mildred Harris Chaplin, the star charming, in "The
Inferior Sex," a Louis B. Mayer-mide First National attraction. — Advt.
Mary Pickford to Tour World
Official announcement is made by
United Artists of the oft-repeated re-
port that Mary Pickford is to tour
the world.
Miss Pickford plans to take with
her on the trip, which will include
all of the important coimtries of the
globe, her mother and the more im-
portant heads of her producing or-
ganization. She will start as soon
as her second United Artists produc-
tion is completed. A number of pro-
ductions will be made abroad.
New Paton Serial East
Stuart Paton, Coast serial pro-
ducer, is to make his first in the
East. Understood that George
Kleine is interested, with some film
exporters. Lucien Wheeler is said
to be connected; he is with Bech-
Van Siclen, who are probably the
export firm linked in. Jack Clymer
and Paton are now writing the con-
tinuity. Edison Studio will lie the
scene of filming.
New F. P. Unit Involves 11 Million
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Montreal — The capitalization of
the Famous Players Canadian Corp.,
Ltd., a subsidiary of the Famous
Players-Lasky Corp., consists of $4,-
000,000 8 per cent cumulative first
preferred and $7,500,000 common
stock. It is expected that the pre-
ferred stock will soon be issued.
Flinn Promoted
Takes Position Close to Zukor-
— Beatty Now Director of Pub-
licity and Advertising
John C. Flinn, for the past three
years director of publicity and ad-
vertising of Famous Players-Lasky,
has been succeeded in that position
by Jerome Beatty, advertising man-
ager.
Mr. Flinn immediately takes up
duties of an executive capacity,
which will place him even closer to
Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky
than in his past work.
Because of his acquaintance with
the different activities of the cor-
poration, Mr. Zukor has selected
him to handle much of the detail that
passes between the production and
distribution departments wnich has
heretofore centered in his office. Al
Lichtman, in charge of distribution,
and Flinn will be closely associated.
As Mr. Zukor is leaving for Europe
in a few weeks, the change in posi-
tions will be effective in;mediately.
Faulkner Luncheon Tuesday
W. G. Faulkner, who heads the
English commission sent to this
country by Lord NorthcIiflFe. will
tender a luncheon next Tuesday at
the Hotel Astor at which it is prom-
ised an important message from
Lord NorthcIifTc to the people of
-America will be made known.
Melville Stone, general manager
of the Associated Press, will pre-
side at the luncheon.
A week from Tuesday it is expect-
ed the commission will leave for
California with a stop-over at Chi-
cago for two days or perhaps a
week.
An important series of conferences
has been mapped out with motion
picture executives and financial men
for the purpose of making an ex-
haustive study of the industry's ma-
chinery.
"U" in Non Theatrical Field
Universal is planning to enter the
non-theatrical field with Henry Lev-
ey, manager of the industrial de-
partment at the helm.
The Educational Departmej
Universal has ready for relccp, ,^J
large number of educational' '^ . r:,
tures which will go out unc*"-'"'- '^,
general title of "Universal's Ti'il'/L:]
sal Scenics." loqx?
Levey stated yesterday ** j'/r '
things looked at this time, disv.-i'
tion will be through the exisffi
Universal exchanges. He expects to
make extensive increases in his pro-
duction forces.
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(Special to WW'S D/1TLY)
London. Eng. — The Film Renter
and Moving Picture News states
that W. G. Faulkner, who is now
in New York, will write a series of
articles for the Northcliffe
tions on the film industry in
a.
publication characterizes Mr.
1' ler as the "British film trade
ai sador for America."
Duncan Renews Contract
(Sperinl to WTD'f^ DATLY^
Los Anp-eles — William Duncan has
signed with A^itagraph for three
vears more. The contmrt calls for
two fifteen episode serials a year.
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Do pfd 85 86 86.
Goldwyn 27 28 27V3
Loew's, Inc 25K' 2634 261/2
Triangle .— 11/16
United Pict. Prod. 12 U]/. I2V2
S.-L. Buys Material
S-L. Pictures, Inc., has bought for
production and later release through
Metro, motion picture rights to "The
Trap," the novel of modern life by
Maximilian Foster, now running
serially in McClure's Magazine, and
"The Fallen Idol,," by Guy Bolton.
"Omar" at the Capital
Managing Director Edward
Bowes, of the Capitol, announces
for next week "In a Persian Gar-
den," a song cycle to Omar Khy-
yam's "Rubaiyat," composed by Liza
Lehmann.
COMING
A Revival of
The Greatest Com-
edy Production
Ever Made
"Tillie^s
Punctured
Romance'^
Featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W, 23rdSt..N. Y.
Pathe Wins Over Lumiere
Judge Learned Hand in the U. S.
District Court, has dismissed the suit
of Samuel J. Lumiere, photographer,
who claimed Pathe had infringed on
a copyright which he alleged he had
taken out on certain photographs of
Dolores Cassinelli. The photographs
were used by Pathe in an advertise-
ment insert in some trade papers.
It developed that the copyright was
not actually registered until long
after the inserts were used.
The main defence of Pathe was
that Miss Cassinelli had purchased
the picture outright without giving
Lumiere the privilege of copyright-
ing them, and that a photographer
has no right to a copyright unless
the purchaser of a picture gives such
right by a formal assignment.
Lumiere stated yesterday that suit
had been dismissed on a technical
ground and that the action had not
ended at that point.
Reorganized
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Specially Film Corp.
of Dallas, reorganized with a capi-
tal of $50,000 to sell states rights
productions to Southwestern exhib-
itors on a franchise basis. W. G. Un-
derwood, president, and the directors
include three prominent Southwest-
ern exhibitors and a Dallas banker.
This move is in line with strenu-
ous efforts being made by big inter-
ests to control exchanges and the-
aters. Coincident with this reorgan-
ization comes word that L. C. Bax-
ley attractions, another Dallas con-
cern, is reorganizing with a capital
of $7,500 to purchase independent
productions.
More Territory Sold
Murray W. Garsson has sold "The
Blindness of Youth" for Indiana to
the Associated Feature Film Co.. of
Indianapolis, and for Texas, Okla-
homa, Arkansas to the Specialty
Film Co., of Dallas.
Cuts and Flashes
"Charlie's Ward," from the pen
of A. Guisti, has been purchased by
Myron Selznick, who has als-? bought
"Hearts Aflame," by Robert /Vlcx-
ander Wason, through the Pa.get
Agency.
Pathe will release Frank tveenan's
newest production, "Smoulde:ing
Embers," on February 29th.
June Caprice, in "In Walked
Mary," an Albert Capellani produc-
tion, from Oliver D. Bailey's legiti-
mate success, "Liza Ann," will be
released by Pathe on March 7th.
Burton George, who is directing
the Selznick production, "Prince of
Pines," has gone to New Hampshire
to make several scenes.
John Lynch's story, "A Man of
Iron," is to be produced by Selznick
shortly. Edward J. Montagne is
writing the continuity.
Howard Selznick is en route for
the coast, where he will act as rep-
resentative for Myron Selznick, in
charge of production work on Selz-
nick pictures.
The Eff & Eff Producing Co. gave
a luncheon on Tuesday at the Clar-
idge to state rights buyers, after
which the "Surprise of the Season"
was shown to them and reviewers
at Wurlitzer Hall. The surprise pic-
ture proved to be "Bullin' the Bol-
sheviki."
Colored Folks May Sue
Reading, Pa. — A report concerning
the Colonial was read at a meeting
of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People,
stating that they were not being ad-
mitted to the first floor of the house.
It was decided to hand the testi-
mony secured to the National Legal
Advice Committee in New York, to
ascertain whether the local colored
people have a case.
Will Rogers and company have
returned from Santa Cruz where
they have been working under the
direction of Clarence Badger for the
film version of F. G. Holland's
"Seven Oaks," to be released as "Jes
Call Me Jim."
Burglary Losses Have
Never Been Heavier
You cannot adequately protect yourself against this men=
ace but by insurance. Don't put it off. To=morrow may be
one day too late.
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Alone in London
London, England — The only
excitement I get is receiving
WID'S DAILY. It is like
going down to the station in
a small town, and meeting the
five fifteen,
JOE PLUNKETT.
Griffith Goes to Detroit
New Haven — Walter Griffith, in
charge of exploitation for Select
here, has been promoted to the De-
troit office.
Stillwell to Build Large House
Spokane, Wash. — At a cost of
$700,000, C. E. Stillwell will erect a
house seating 2,500. Stillwell op
erates the Casino and Class A houses
here.
lit
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To Build Big House
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Or
pheum Theater Interests will erecl m
a house seating 3,500 and costing ;ol
$850,000 at Hennequin Av. and Qth] l„t
St..
Anglo-Canadian to Make Features
Monteral, Canada — Players no-wL'j
appearing in British productions art ,j
to be starred in features to be un^
dertaken by Anglo-Canadian Pio
ture Plays, Ltd.
It
Denies Goldwyn Connection
George R. Mann, of the Rialto
San Francisco, now in town, denie
the report that Goldwyn is interest
ed in the Rialto. Lots of the Mam
hattan wise ones averred this wa
so, saying Mann came here on de
tails connected with the transaction
Mann's denial is firm, with the coun
ter claim he came East to transac
personal business in Washington
where he was Paramount brand
manager some years ago and when I*'
his family lives.
tn
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'on
bs
Henry MacMahon, formerly o U
Famous Players-Lasky, has estab Si;
lished a scenario and title-editing de
partment of his literary bureau h
the general service of the industrjj m
at 321 West 55th St.
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The 22kt. stamp on gold
is just about the equiva-
lent of the RITCHEY
trade mark on motion
picture posters!
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LITHO. CORP.
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Thursday, February 12, 1920
House Changes
Cherokee, Okla. — W. A. Denton
las become the owner of the Palace.
Earl Southwick was the previous
jroprietor.
Hominy, Okla.— J. R. Mills, who
operates a house in Yale, is now the
)wner of the Electra, having bought
t from J. L. Sherwood.
Clarksville, Tex. — J. R. Rainey,
ivho owns two houses here, has
eased for a period of IS years, the
Dpera House.
Mineral Wells, Tex.— Sid Webb
las sold the Fanning-Dunn Amuse-
Tient Co., the Crazy. The new own-
ers will enlarge it.
Pittsburg, Pa. — The Hippodrome
las reopened under the management
•f Harry Handel.
Portland, Oregon — Mischa Gut-
erson has bought from Martin S.
"ohen the Strand. Associated with
jutterson in the venture is J. Arcn-
en, of Seattle.
Ceatralia, Wash. — Joe Lucas hat
old to William G. Ripley, represent*
ng the Western Amuseemnt Co^
he Liberty and Grand at a sum oj
130,000 paid in cash.
New Orleans, La. — The Lafayette
las been closed so that it may be
emodeled.
Bridgeport, Conn. — Charles an(J
,ouis Levin have bought the Strand
rom Charles J. Berger. The price
vas $77,000, which includes the pur-
:hase of the $25,000 lease held by
Centos Bros.
Chicago — The Pine Grove Theater,
)perated for years by Alfred Ham-
>urger, has been renamed the Pan-
>rama. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. End are
low operating the house and plan
nany innovations.
. Muskogee, Okla. — Work has been
pegun by Dan Meyers on the re-
;nodeling of the Hinton at a cost of
i;40,000.
Wellston, Okla.— W. C. and R. J.
riark have bought the Lyric from
'Vlrs. Williams.
Karres City, Tex. — The Dream-
and has been leased to Joseph Farr
)y A. Conrads.
Gibraltar Pictures
Are Released by
W. W. Hodkinson Corporation
Distributing Thru Pathe
Exchange (Inc.)
Arthur Beck Chas. C. Burr,
Executives.
133-5-7 W. 44th St., N. Y. City
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Gouverneur Morris in
collaboration with Director Wal-
lace Worsley (is putting finishing
touches to the screen version of "The
Penalty," an Eminent Authors'
Production.
Another sport club has been
formed in Culver City among Gold-
wyn studio folks. This is the Gold-
wyn Gun Club, and has as its mem-
bers famous stars and directors.
Frank Lloyd, was elected president.
The Warner Brothers — Jack and
Sam — have taken over the David
Horsley studios, Washington and
Main, and hereafter all the Warner
feature productions, including the
Helen Holmes serial and the Al St.
John comedies, will be made at this
studio.
Eugene Pallette will be Viola
Dana's leading man in "Parlor, Bed-
room and Bath," her Screen Clas-
sic to follow "Eliza Comes to
Stay."
"The Cheater" is the title chosen
for May Allison's picturization of
the Henry Arthur Jones drama, "Ju-
dah," which Screen Classic, Inc., is
producing.
Fifteen members of the "Shore
Acres," company spent three days
at Laguna, Cal., while scenes of the
America's
Finest
Laboratory
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 1 29th St.
Palisade rilm Laboratories
Palisades, N. J.
Morsemere 621-2
James A. Heme drama showing
Alice Lake and her leading man be-
ing washed ashore were filmed.
Work has begun at the Brunton
studios on J. Warren Kerrigan's,
"One Week-End," a comedy of New
York society life. Jack Cunningham
is author of the continuity and
Ernest C. Warde to direct.
Antonio Moreno is working on the
final episode of the Vitagraph ser-
ial, "The Invisible Hand." It will
be finished this week. Moreno will
take a vacation of two weeks be-
fore commencing a new production.
Sidney Olcott is to direct the Emi-
nent Authors Production "Scratch
My Back" from the pen of Rupert
Hughes. T. Roy Barnes of vaude-
ville fame will play the leading male
part.
GAUSMAN
For the week of Feb. 22 the Cap-
itol has booked "The Right of Way,"
Screen Classics.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magnifi-
cent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
220 West 42d Street
17th Floor TeL 3«07 Bryant
Screen Rights for Sale
of the Story
"The Costume Piece"
a Raffles Story by
E. W. Hornung
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOC.
Room 803 Columbia Theatre Bldg.
Tel. Bryant 1511
LOUIS SHERWIN
Continuity
Screen Gutting and Titling
Now Assistant
to
J. G. Hawks
of
Goldwyn
Author of
"BONDS OF LOVE"
for
Pauline Frederick
Eight Years dramatic critic New
York Globe, contributor Ameri-
can, Metropolitan, Smart Set,
Vanity Fair and other magazines.
S.R.012
nm
Fox Buys Davis Output
William Fox has secured screen
rights to the Richard Harding Da-
vis stories, not as yet filmed.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
JOE BRANDT
1600 Broadway, N. Y.
Will give you all the
dope on
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CO LONE ir
National Film Corp.
of America
Send Us Your
H^&Ss Junk Film
INTERSTATE SMELTING
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23 Commercial St. NEWARK, N. J.
Thursday, February 12, 1920
DAILV
Putting It Over
Here is hoixi a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiv over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiv knoiu how you cleaned
up.
Among Exchangemen
Harry Weinberg, salesman for
various exchanges out of Omaha,
has been added to the force at the
Fox exchange as assistant manager
to Manager Sidney Meyer.
To help exploit "The Cinema
Murder," 1,000,000 copies of a four
page folder are being circularized
throughout the United States and
Canada. In addition. Famous is
sending a duplicate copy to every
exhibitor in this country and the
Dominion. The folder, nine inches
by seven in size, has the front cover
devoted to a drawing of a woman
with a mirror in her hands. The
two inside pages have a reproduc-
tion of Baron de Meyer's painting
of Marion Davies, published in the
January edition of Heart's magazine.
Incidentally, that gave Marion Dav-
ies, a great deal of publicity, for
that publication has a large circu-
lation.
The fact that simultaneously with
the release of Mildred Harris Chap-
lin in "Polly of the Storm Country,"
Little, Brown & Co., of Boston will
issue the novel in book form, should
provide live exhibitors with some
exploitation ideas. Grace Miller
White is the author.
Omaha, Neb.^ — Manager R. S. Bal-
lantine of the Moon gives to each
patron a ticket requesting that per-
son's choice for an overture by the
Moon choir. Thle selections are
listed and that receiving the most
votes for any future show is played
by the orchestra, and complimen-
tary tickets are sent in a personal
letter to each of those who named
the piece. Manager Ballantine has
made a specialty of the overtures in
his theater, conceiving special stage
sets and arrangements that have at-
tracted much attention. "Getting
the house in the proper mood for a
picture means much," he says.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Chorus girls,
the wicked maids of the ensemble,
are regarded with curiosity by the
average theater goer and hinging
his exploitation campaign for Con-
stance Talmadge's First National
production "Two Weeks" about that
fact, S. Barret McCormick packed
the Circle. A four column by 16
inch ad showing a girl in negligee
was run in the dailies,, with the in-
scription under it, "Saucy Lillums.
She's a chorus girl, carries her bath-
ing suit in a vanity case, and is one
of the principal reasons why they
repealed the daylight saving law —
naughty just so far — then slip and
on go the Weed chains." The mat-
ter was all written in that style.
Lobby displays in which Constance
Talmadge was scantily draped, etc.,
were more than noticed. Profits re-
sulted.
Gould Here
Stuart Gould, publicity represen-
tative attached to the 0~2ha ex-
change of Famous Players, fs in
town for a few days.
Omaha, Neb. — Lloyd Cunningham,
advertising director for the largest
out-door resort, has been added to
the force of the First National Ex-
change as director of advertising and
exploitation.
Cleveland, Ohio — It is reported
that W. W. Kulp, former manager
of the local Robertson-Cole branch,
has been appointed manager of the
United branch here, following the
taking over of the exchange from
Hallmark.
Detroit, Mich. — George De Butts
has been replaced by Jerome Safron
as manager of Robertson-Cole.
St. Louis, Mo. — Lew Brent, for-
merly with American, is now on the
road for Pathe, having been re-
placed by American with Charles
Gregg.
Baltimore, Md. — Michael Seigel,
formerly a salesman for Universal,
will manage the Screen Art Pictures
Exchange here, of which Michael
Lessy, of Philadelphia, is the owner.
Mark Goldman Here
Mark Goldman, Cincinnati Real-
art manager, is in town for a week,
interviewing Messrs. Woody and
Ragland and renewing old acquaint-
ances.
Claude Hite, the state right man
brother of the late C. J. Hite, is an-
other Cincinnatian who is looking
Manhattan over, headquartering at
Arrow Film Company.
You all know
MABEL NORMAND
star of "JINX" and "MICKEY"
She s in here every few days buy-
ing records.
Why don't you make this youi
headquarters for musical hints.
Bill Richardson
Victrolas and Grafanolas
RieiIARD80Nl$
607We«tSeventhStreet
Phone 64955 Opp. Robinson's
Los Angeles, Calif.
TREMONT
IFILMi
LABORATORIES CORP.
1942-4 Jerome Av.,
will be open about
Feb. 20th
Specializing in the
Development of
Negative and First Positives
unedr personal supervision of
HARRY GLICKMAN
Toledo Exhibitors Combine
Toledo, Ohio — Booking combina-
tion on part of leading local exhib-
itors is alleged. This city is booked
from Cleveland or Detroit and the
reported move by exhibitors is caus-
ing concern in branch offices in those
cities. All the early run accounts in
Toledo are said to be in it, except-
ing Horowitz Brothers, who have
only one house. A Toledo exhibitor
who seemed to know about the com-
bine said it was due because of pro-
posed city circuit of Horwitz Broth-
ers houses. As the latter at the pres-
ent moment are on paper only, this
reason is not satisfying Cleveland-
Detroit branch managers.
Brentwood has purchased
Walked Jimmy."
FOR RENT.
Fully equipped Studio, avail-
able March 1st. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
'Phone Bryant 7498.
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
iMnf
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JHE SENSATION OF THE CENTURY
Personally Supervised
and
Directed by Frank Reicher
Our representatives on the road tell
us that the most discussed film out in the
field is "EMPTY ARMS."
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Saturday, February 14, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Not in Competition
Goldwyn Say He Is Not Bucking
the Exhibitors — Speaks of
Financial Interests
Samuel Goldwyn, through the
honie office yesterday issued a
1 lengthy statement to the exhibitors
1 of America in which he spoke,, al-
though indirectly, of the theater ac-
tivities of his organization.
The following- extract from the
statement is perhaps of special sig-
nificance:
"The Goldwyn Company stands
for the integrity of the producer as
well as the integrity of the exhib-
itor. Goldwyn is a producing or-
ganization. As such it is willing to
hep and improve the theater of the
progressive exhibitor. We want to
help him get more business through
better entertainment. And at the
s.ime time we are going to be sure
that there is a home for Goldwyn
pictures where such homes do not
exist today. We are and shall be
no exhibitor's competitor."
Goldwyn then spoke of the in-
creased production activity of his
company and its assured sources of
material through its affiliation with
the Al Woods, the Selwyns and oth-
ers. It is interesting to note that
the statement includes the name of
Sam Harris, of Cohan & Harris,
(Continued from Page 2)
Powers Going to Studios
P. A. Powers of Universal leaves
for California to-day. He will re-
main at Universal City indefinitely.
Connick in San Francisco
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
San Francisco, Cal. — H. D. H.
I Connick, chairman of the Finance
jCommittee of the Famous Players-
iLasky, is here.
Hickman to Direct Mae Marsh
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — Howard Hick-
man will direct Mae Marsh in her
first picture for L. J. Gasnier. Rob-
ertson Cole release.
223 Theaters Book Industrial
Universal is carrying a double
truck in the current issue of Print-
r's Ink, in which it is stated that
'29,000 people saw "Head Wins" in
December and January. The picture
s a five reeler, produced by Univer-
;^al Industrial for the International
Correspondence Schools.
Universal succeeded in booking
he film in 223 theaters during the
wo months.
He picked up the card and read in a man's hand, "From one who wor-
ships from afar." — Mildred Harris Chaplin, the star charming, in "The
Inferior Sex," a Louis B. Mayer-made First National attraction. — Advt.
Blank Not Selling
Wires "You May Positively Deny
Rumor" — Plans Expcmsion
A. H. Blank, of Des Moines, First
National franchise holder in his ter-
ritory, apparently sets to rest all
rumors of the sale of his property to
(Goldwyn or anybody else by the fol-
lowing wire: —
"You may positively deny any
rumors that I have sold my inter-
ests to Goldwn or any one else. I
have no intention of selling out, as I
am increasing my theater holdings.
I am Iiuilding a number of new
theaters this year."
Nathanson Granted Injunction
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Providence, R. I. — The Nathan-
son Amusement Co., which claims
distributing rights for the Selznick
product in Rhode Island, has been
granted an injunction by the Supe-
rior Court restraining any other in-
dividuals or corporations from show-
ing the productions.
Coming Eastward
Ince and Neilan Leave Monday —
Louise Glaum on Way
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — The date for
Thomas H. Ince's departure for the
East is now definitely set for Mon-
day. With him will go Marshal Nei-
lan, an associate in the Associated
Producers' organization.
J. Parker Read. Jr., Ince's general
manager in his present organization,
has been made general manager of
the Associated Producers.
Louise Glaum and her press rep-
resentative, Sid Schlager, left for
New York on Thursday.
Burston Due
Louis Burston is due in New York
in about a fortnight. He will re-
main in the East for the purpose of
-ellin"' unsold territories for "The
Hawk's Trail." the King Baggot
serial, and "The Mystery of Thir-
teen."
Metro in the East
Selection of Studio Site to Be De-
cided Next Week — Other Plans
Hanging Fire
Within the next two weeks it will
be definitely decided where Metro's
Eastern studio will be located. Long
Island and Westchester County are
both being seriously considered. The
plant, in any event, will be large
enough to accommodate from seven
to twelve companies.
Maxwell Karger Prod, will be
worked out while Mr. Karger is in
tow-n. He will remain here indefi-
nitely while Joseph Engle will be in
complete charge of the Coast plant.
W. E. Atkinson, now in California,
will return to New York in about
three weeks.
The present scenario force will be
trebled, according to Metro, with
Bayard Veillier in charge of the
coast staff. It is understood that
June Mathis will have charge in the
East.
M. P. Staulcup, art director, and
some of Karger's assistants are now
in New York, while others are ex-
pected from the Coast next week.
Marcus Loew is now in San Fran-
cisco conferring with the Ackerman
and Harris officials. He is expected
in New York in a week or not later
than 10 days.
Rowland has authorized improve-
ments worth $250,000 to the Metro
studio in the West. Adjoining prop-
erty to the present plant has been
purchased to make room for new
structures.
Streyckmans Gets Title Process
H. J. .Streyckmans, former general
manager of the Palisades Labora-i
tories and now president of the Con-
solidated Films Laboratory Co., a."
new holding organization, which will
acquire or build laboratories, has
taken over the Pyle process of title
making. The inventor is E. Brad-
ford Pyle.
Streyckmans is keeping the nature
of the process dark at present.
Equipment, costing $25,000, has been
installed at the Jersey plant. Pyle
will supervise all title work at the
laboratory.
Brandon Buys ' Olj^npia"
J. W. Brandon, of Brandon &
Bradburv. has taken over the
"01ympia."_ at 107th St. and Broad-
way', and in the future it is to be
operated as one of their chain.
The new house is the third to
come under Brandon's direction, the
others being the "Bunny." at 149th
St. and Broadway and the "Majes-
tic," at 185th St. and St. Nicholas
Ave.
Saturday, February 14. 1920
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood— R. Carol Kapleau is
the latest addition to the Thomas H.
Ince scenario department.
DAIUY
Dorothy Faith Webster is in the
publicity department of the Thomas
H. Ince Studios.
Thomas H. Ince has purchased
"The Counterfeit." by H. B. Daniel;
"The Incubus," by Marjorie Benton
Cooke, and "An Adventurous Day,"
by Stella Wynne Herron.
Bayard Veiller is to write a pho-
to-play for Louise Glaum, star for
J. Parker Read, Jr., according to a
contract just signed.
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Quotations
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Do pfd 86 86^4 86^
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Loew's, Inc 26% 27 27
Triangle 11/16
United Pict. Prod. 91/2 12 12
World Film 1
Reggie Morris, formerly with Sen-
nett, has been added to the director-
ial staf? at the Christie Studios. He
is at present co-directing with Al
Christie and makes the seventh
Christie director now engaged.
New Exchange for Des Mones
Des Moines, Iowa— The Midwest
Film Corp., has been organized with
a capital of $50,000. Harry H.
Mitchnick, assistant treasurer of the
Orpheum, heads the concern, and
Jack Lester, treasurer of that the-
ater, is secretary-treasurer. T. Bas-
sett occupying the position of vice
president.
COMING
A Revival of
The Greatest Com-
edy Production
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Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier
Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin
Mack Swain
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No detail of production is being
spared to insure "Wheelbarrow
Webster," the first production in
which Thomas H. Ince will present
Lloyd Hughes. Under the direction
of John Wray the picture entered
production last week on location on
a farm near Sawtelle, Cal.
Katherine MacDonald and her
company have returned from the
North, where they have been spend-
ing many weeks producing "The
Guest of Hercules," by C. M. and
A. M. Williamson.
Paul Scardon, who recently ar-
rived from New York, is busy at the
Goldwyn Studios selecting the cast
on his next production, title of which
will be announced shortly.
Winchell Smith, who is producing
his stage successes at the Douglas
Fairbanks Studio here, has not decid-
ed definitely just which will be his
first production. He thinks, how-
ever, "The New Henrietta" will be
the one, providing he can get the
proper cast.
GAUSMAN
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who, it was reported some time ago
but never verified had purchased a
block of stock in Goldwyn.
The statement at the close refers
to the entrance of the Du Pont in-
terests in Goldwyn when it says:_
"This statement is not an opinion,
,)Ut a fact, as witness that the most
important development in the mo-
tion picture business to-day is that
the conesrvative investors of the na-
tion have applied their resources to
the industry. This will result not
only in a bettering of the industry,
in so far as it affects every exhib-
itor, but will allow that latitude
which is necessary for the creation
of a great art product."
Lichtman Visiting Exchanges
Al Lichtman of Famous Players
left Lincoln's Birthady for a tour
of the Southern and Middle Western
exchanges.
Burning to Open Independent Exch,
New Orleans, La.— Al Durning,
who recently resigned as manager
of the local Robertson-Cole ex-
change, is resting and will open an
independent exchange shortly.
Compromise on License Tax
Moose Jaw, Western Canada — A
proposal to boost the license fees
tax to $1 per seat was met with such
a fight in the City Council that a
compromise was effected. It was
fixed at SOc. per seat, with a mini-
mum tax of $200 per theater.
The entire series of Johnny Doo-
ley comedies has been contracted for
by the Pantages Circuit, Tyrad re-
leases.
Aiding Americanization Plan ,
The A M. p. A. (advertisers), at .
Its weekly luncheon voted unani-
mously to co-operate actively with
Secretary of the Interior Frankin K.
Lane in the Americanization cam-
naion. This was decided upon after
C. C. Pettijohn had outlined the sit-
uation.
Chairman Gulick announced that
a committee would meet at noon
Tuesday at the Claridge to discuss
the ;ippointment of a special A. M.
P A Committee on Americanization
to' handle all tra-lers and other mo-
tion picture propaganda for Ameri-
canism.
Film Specials Get Horsley Comedies ^
Film Specials have purchased the
United States and Canada rights
from David Horsley to his 10 one-
reel "cub" comedies. Seven of these
feature George Ovey and three
Gertrude Selby and Neal Burns.
Will be State righted.
Rolands Heads Titan
George K. Rolands heads TitaJi|
.Attractions, Inc., as president anc
director general. Titan will produce
two reel comedies and five reel feat
ures to be distributed on the Stat
rights plan. Oflicers are B. A. Cur
ley, vice president; Nat Nathansor
general manager and treasurer; H. ]
Patenall, secretary.
Burial Society Spoils ExploitatioJ
Cleveland, Ohio— Offers by thj
Euclid management to those whl
would sleep in the local cemeterij
an exploitation stunt in connecticf
with "The Greatest Question" w:[
spoiled when the society in charri
of the Erie Cemetery objected.
Herbert Rawlinson and June
Elvidge leave for London, Ont. to-
morrow night to attend the opening
of Loew's new theater there.
Baltimore, Md.— Bernard Depkin,
Tr., has added to his chain the Pick-
wick, which he will remodel and
call Baltimore's Bandbox.
Buy Mutual Releases for New En|
Boston, Mass. — Peerless Pictur'
of New England, of which W. '
Bradley is president, has closed '
contract with Clark-Cornelius wher
by all of the Mutual releases 2]
taken over by the former for M;
sachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode I
and, Vermont, New Hampshire a
Maine.
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No. 13
I I'HOKNIX, AUIZONA— Breaks world
'ecord for two wheelers. New high mark
\i established ui 25 mile race lor cham-
iionship of southwest.
i ORANGE. N. J.— 73 years old and stUl
t work. His 74th birthday finds Thos.
. Kdison hail^ hearty and untiring in
is htbor.
IN THE 1AME LIGHT. Britain Home
roblenis demand quick action. Declares
■roiiiier I^loyd George at the official
lu'iiiiig of Parliament.
I'ENSACOLA, FLA.— Learn how to
irill, student fliers go up in air with
athe cameraman to show what they
arnt in school at the Navy largest
'rial base.
lOHT KILEY, KANS.— Goodbye Camp
iiiiston. Government starts work of
aiing down camp that trained thou-
iiuls of Kansas boys for war.
MOW YOKK CITY.— Every dog has his
ly and this is a day for all dogs^ "Pets
id Champions" of all types are brought
the fore at show.
K()CKAW.\Y POINT, N. Y.— Ship
a<ks in two. Princes Anne aground
I sand bar for eight days. Breaks amid
ii|is due to sliifting of sands beneath.
I'lIOENIX, ABIZ. — On the homeward
retch. General Pershing gets a big
ation as he visits the state during his
II r of the country.
SAN PEDKO, CAL,.— Pa<-ific fleet holds
i first target practice. Trying out the
ouster fourteen inch guns of the super-
eadnought Idaho.
today
For Self-Preservation
So Loew Defends His Entrance in
to the Producing Field
Los Angeles — Marcus Loew char-
acterizes his affiliation with Metro
one of ''self preservation."
"I went into motion pictures for
self-protection," he said, "Metro
needed a theater affiliation and
Loew's, Inc., needed Metro, so that
the union of our interests is mutu-
ally beneficial.
"Loew, Inc., was practically the
last to invade both fields of the mo-
tion picture industry — exhibiting and
producing. The past year I have
seen new affiliations on every side.
Exhibitors became film producers.
Film producers acquired theater in-
terests. Studios and theaters co-
ordinated.
"The producer was compelled to
own a house in certain large cities
to have his first run picture prop-
erly presented. The owner of the-
aters showing vaudeville or dramatic
attractions had to buy picture houses
and producing organizations to hold
his own in his game. My move was
simply one of self-preservation."
Laid Up
..jBufifalo. N. Y.— P. H. Smith and
tto Seigel, of the local First Na-
pnal exchange, are laid up with the
■ippe.
Bruce in Cuba
ijRobcrt C. Bruce, scenic director
J IT Educational, sailed last week for
((|two months' trip through the West
[iiidies.
'[,|Bruce has completed the editing
|, the 17 pictures secured this sum-
j|er in his cruise along the Alaskan
last.
^ Flinn at Atlantic City
iljolin C. Flinn. who shortly as-
s.mes a liigh executive position with
limous Players, is in Atlantic City
Isting up before taking up his new
J lities.
Ginsburg on Trip
,1 jHenry Ginsburg. of Educational,
ijives to-day for St. Louis and Kan-
§ |S City, to visit the Educational
pees m those cities.
iHe expects to return to New York
je latter part of next week.
Ginsberg is assistant to Vice Pres-
?nt E. W. Hammons.
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Writer.
Address
Box B 61, care WID'S.
Premiere of "River's End"
Marshal Neilan's first independent
production to be released through
First National, "The River's End,"
will be shown for the first time at
the Hotel Biltmore Monday, on
which occasion a dinner will precede
the presentation of the film. The
showing is for members of the Ca-
nadian Club.
Tom Terriss Productions
Tom Terriss is commencing work
upon a big special production for
Vitagraph. The choice lies between
the two stories, "The Great Divide"
and "The Great Ruby." This will
be the most ambitious production
thpt Terriss has worked upon and
will be the first production since he
--ompleted Winchell Smith's cele-
brated play. "The Fortune Hunter"
Cameraman and cutter, writh
his own camera outfit, is open
for an offer. Has had wide
experience with industrial pic-
tures. Box D15.
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Nude Knees Cause Shock
Port Chester, N. Y.— Just as
soon as nude knees were
flashed on the screen in St.
Peter's Episcopal Church here,
Rev. Harry B. Heald called for
the lights.
The minister absolutely
failed to take cognizance of
the fact that those in the film
were wearing Scottish cos-
tumes and had to expose their
knees.
He declared that the church
would not show any more
films unless censored first by
him. Meanwhile Jack Rogow-
sky, manager of the Strand
passes the buck by saying that
the film was passed by the Na-
tional Board of Review and
that ought to be enough for
anyone.
Christie Here
Al Christie of the Christie Comedy
Co. is in New York from Los An-
geleg. Stopping at the Knicker-
bocker.
Robbers After Receipts
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle. Wash. — Mrs. Danz, wife
of Joseph Danz, who operates four
theaters on lower First Ave., was
held up Tuesday night with her
brother, B. C. Cohen, and her sister,
Ruth Cohen, and diamonds valued
at $18,300 were taken from the two
women.
The rol)bers were after the money
bags containing receipts from the
theaters, but Cohen, who usually
brings the money home, had left it
at a cigar store.
INDEPENDENT,
of course, we are, as long as
we can produce pictures like
COLONEir
We will always be indepen-
dent.
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Saturday, February 14, 1920
Edgerton, Wis.— P. W. Palmer
will erect a new theater.
Not MERE pictures
or JUST pictures,
But GOLDWYN Pic-
tures.
FOR RENT.
Fully equipped Studio, avail-
able .March 1st. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
'Phone Bryant 7498.
You all know
MABEL NORMAND
star of "JINX" and "MICKEY."
She's in here every few days buy-
ing records.
Why don't you make this youi
headquarters for musical hints.
Bill Richardson
Victrolas and Grafanolas
iCHARDSONlS
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Phone 64955 0pp. Robinson's
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will be open about
Feb. 20th
Specializing in the
Development of
Negative and First Positives
unedr personal supervision of
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Saturday, February 14, 1920
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ALL THE WORLD
THE OI.DEST BIAN.— John Shell, 134
years old, Uves in the mo""*'**"* °* f^^f"
Ue County. Ivy. «ay up I^'^""!/"^"
Tracy Slathewson, Kin«S''*'"«„f 'i,*^ "'thi
era man visited his home and b'ought
back unique camera "'te'-^l<^^,.;"*''here
only man in America who ^Jj^'ed "ere
before the constitution of the United
States was adopted.
TFRSHING IN TEXAS.— Commander
of i If. inspects flyers at Ellington
FieW. Se*; refugees he brought from
Mexico.
SAVES THE FEAGS.— Mrs. Amelia
Fowler of Boston has delicate task of
festorTng nations old and historic ban-
ners.
READY FOR SUJIMER — On Bow River
in the heights of the Canadian Kockies
near Banff, Alberta, they are harvesting
big ice crop.
"HOWDY" TO SECRETARY.— First re-
cruit in new army drive in AVashington
is presented to his chief Newton D. Baker.
OVER THE FLEET.- Observation bal-
loon is inflated and sent up over the fleet
lying in quiet waters of Guantanamo Bay.
Cuba.
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Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Dr. Hugo Reisenfeld, of the Ri-
voli and Rialto, made arrangements
with J. R. Silliman, of the Soldiers
and Sailors' Home at Bath, New
York, to have the G. A. R. veterans
march into the Rivoli to see Lionel
Barrymore in "The Copperhead."
The arrangement is a wise one for
exhibitors playing that picture in
houses in localities where there are
such homes. Invite the vets and
play the fact up. It will prove worth
while !
Minneapolis, Minn.— When the
Strand booked 'Fair and Warmer,"
Manager Charles C. Perry had to
contend with such a handicap as
zero weather. But that did not pre-
vent him from packing the house,
and this is how he did it. Taking
advantage of prohibition, he adver-
tised it as a "Cocktail" picture, con-
structing a giant bottle, two ther-
mometers, as large as an ordinary
door, and a cocktail glass, and pa-
raded them through the streets. The
coincident appearance of prohibition
stories in newspapers proved an aid
to him. All of the advertising mat-
ter hinged about the "Cocktail" slo-
gan and the demise of John Barley-
corn, the picture being exploited as
the thing which still had a punch.
Will Open Salt Lake Branch
Salt Lake City, Utah— B. M.
Shooker will open a branch here for
Arrow Photoplays Co., of Denver.
Lo! The Poor Author!
John W. Grey Answers P. A. Pow-
ers on the Future of the
Business
-Why is it, that when the cry of
•Wolf, Wolf!' is wafted on the wmgs
of the morning some bright finan-
cier takes up the cudgels, not in de-
fence of, but to beat down his very
source of bread and butter?
"Why is it that the very first cry
to be heard when retrenchment^ is
in order is "The author is getting
too much,' or 'The star is over-
paid^' Whv isn't some mention
made of the fabulous salaries or
drawing accounts of the men who
do not create, do not portray, who
do not make possible by any other
means than their bankrolls or their
business training, but who quietly
sit by and draw down vast sums
for, as they put it 'executive man-
agement?'
"In nearly every producing com-
pany, if the truth were known and
the balance sheets were investigat-
ed, one would find pretty little items
of expenses under the title of exec-
utives' salaries.
In Other Words, What Is a Picture?
"Is it executive management or is
it an author's story?
"In the picture business nearly
every one has been running wild on
the bases excepting the author.
First the stars took a shot at old
man Bankroll and up to a cer-
tain point they deserved it. Now the
directors are skyrocketing....and to a
certain point they also deserve it
but who ever heard of an author
really coming into his own?
"Let's look the thing in the face.
Let us analvze the big pictures of
the year and find out who made the
money out of them? Did Frank L.
Packard get anythine like what was
due him for 'The Miracle Man,' or
did the distributor, the producer, the
director and every other person con-
nected with the thing reap untold
benefits from his brain child?
"As producers let us start at the
other end of the string, say I, and
pay the man who. in the last analy-
sis makes it possible to live.
"Let us start retrenchment with
executives let's make less profit
let's curtail in other directions.
but PAY THE AUTHOR."
JOHN W. GREY,
President Supreme Pictures, Inc.
Pittsburg Exchange Moves
Pittsburg, Pa.— Co-Partner Attrac-
tions has moved to 1010 Forbes St.,
from 127 Fourth Ave.
Wm. Kramer Victim of Pneumonia
Pittsburg, Pa.— WiUiam Kramer
died of pneumonia recently. He op-
erated the Gem for several months
prior to his death.
Goldwyn Booker Starts Supply Co.
Pittsburg, Pa.— Sam Wheeler, for-
merly a booker wtih the local Gold-
wyn exchange, has opened the Photo
Exchange and Supply Co., at 1023
Forbes St.
Publish Catalogue
The National Board of Review has
pubished a catalogue called "The
Best Motion Picture for Church and
Semi-Religious Entertainments." The
price is 25 cents, and it may be ob-
tained by communicating with the
National Board of Review at 70
Fifth Ave.
Edith Koch an Independent '
Edith Koch, who has been Ion;
identified with the foreign trad
through her ai^lilation with Selznicl
plans to enter the foreign brokeragj
field and is now looking for offices.
Vigorous Denial from Capitol
A report published in a vaudevill
publication yesterday that Goldwy
had purchased the Capitol Thcate
outright was characterized by an o
ficial of the Capitol Theater as "
lie."
.\nother report in the same pu1
lication was that Gaumont had bee
sold to a large producing compar
for $300,000. An ofticial of that o
ganization declared the report to 1
absolutely without foundation.
Percy Marmont is to play tl
leading male role bj^Billie Burke
next production ^BrFamous Pla
ers. He has jusf been seen in fi-
Vitagraph pictures.
EVERYONE'S A BIRD
Robertson-Coles
Production
"THE WHITE DOVE"
with
H. B. Warner
will have a lobby display thnt
transplants the punch scenes from
the screen to the lobby of the thea-
tre. On exhibition at all their ex-
changes.
KRAUS MANUF. CO.
nth floor Tel 3607 Bryant
To Build Two Schlossman Houses
Muskegon, Mich. — The Paul J.
Schlossman Amusement Co. will
build a picture theater at a cost of
$200,000 here and another at Mus-
kegon Heights at a cost of $100,000.
Wilson Now Owns Studio
Los Angeles. Cal. — Ben Wilson
this week purchased the studio lo-
rated on San Monica Boulevard from
the Faust estate. The studio has
been occupied by Bull's-Eye.
Wilson plans to operate at least
tliree producing units in the new
studio, which has a capacity of four
companies.
St. Pr'il, Minn —Reuben & Finkel-
stein will erect the New Astor, seat-
ing 1,400.
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Features Reviewed
Lionel Barrymore in THE COPPERHEAD
Paramount-Artcraft Page 2
Olive Thomas in. .FOOTLIGHTS AND SHADOWS
Selznick-Select Page 3
Frank Keenan in SMOULDERING EMBERS
Keenan Prod.-Pathe Page 5
Harry Carey in OVERLAND RED
Universal Page 7
Madlaine Traverse in THE HELL SHIP
Fox Page 10
Dorothy Dalton in HIS WIFE'S FRIEND
Ince — Paramount-Artcraft Page 11
Geo. Fitzmaurice Prod ON WITH THE DANCE
Paramount-Artcraft Page 13
Madge Kennedy in . . . .THE BLOOMING ANGEL
Goldwyn Page 16
SEEING IT THROUGH
Brentwood — Robertson-Cole Page 17
Pauline Frederick in.... THE LOVES OF LETTY
Goldwyn Page 19
Ethel Clayton in
THE THIRTEENTH COMMANDMENT
Paramount-Artcraft Page 21
SHORT STUFF Page 25
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Famous Players will not release 130 features promised
when season opened.
San Francisco Chinese societies refused injunction
against "Tong Man."
41 million in Lux Products Corp. new film company.
Tuesday
North Dakota exhibitors organize.
P. A. Powers says American producers must sell
abroad regardless of exchange or foreign producers
will step in.
Eastern producers plan new serial combine.
Wednesday
Navy wants 20,000 reels.
Carle E. Carlton reciving bids for screen rights to
"Irene."
Black New England Theaters, Inc., ten million dollar
organization.
Thursday
South Carolina committee votes down proposed cen-
sorship bill.
Mary Pickford to tour world.
John C. Flinn promoted to executive position in Fa-
mous Players.
Friday
Union labor selling stock for Union theater in Seattle.
Mayflower Photoplay interests reported in New
England theater deal.
Saturday
Metro to build studio in East. Also to enlarge Coast
plant.
Thomas H. Ince and Marshal Neilan making first trip
East since formation of Associated Producers.
A. H. Blank, Blank Enterprises, denies selling control
to Goldwyn, "or anybody."
Samuel Goldwyn issues statement denying Goldwyn,
in their theater operations, are bucking exhibitors.
Says only wants a home for his product.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin,
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DAIUY
Sunday, February 15, 1920
Dramatic and Inspiring Picturization of a Great American Play
Lionel Barrymore in
"THE COPPERHEAD"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Charles Maigne
AUTHOR Play by Augustus Thomas from
story by Frederick Landis.
SCENARIO BY Charles Maigne
CAMERAMAN Faxon M. Dean
AS A WHOLE Dramatic and inspiring pic-
turization of one of greatest American plays.
STORY Remarkable for its unusualness and
the great dramatic crises it creates through
its dealing with realities.
DIRECTION Maigne has done a big job in
a big way.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Mostly straight stuff and reaHstic
CAMERA WORK Fine
STAR Seems to live his part always but never
shows he is acting.
SUPPORT Embraces many capable players
all of which work excellently.
EXTERIORS Street settings of Civil and
Mexican war times show the utmost care.
INTERIORS Ditto
DETAIL They certainly had a hundred
chances to go wrong in this but never slipped.
CHARACTER OF STORY Sacrifice of patriot
in posing as traitor to his country at behest
of President Lincoln.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,351 feet
Ring up your F. P. exchange. Don't let 'em give
you a busy wire and get "The Copperhead" written
across your books for double or triple your usual time.
For here's a picture that's going to dig way deep under
their skins.
"The Copperhad" was a great play, some asserted
it was the great American play. Its story is
told on the screen simply and directly and touches the
heights of drama again and again as tragedy after
tragedy descends on the being of poor Milt Shanks
who played traitor to his country at the behest of his
President, Abraham Lincoln.
He wanted to fight for the Union in its hour of need
even as he had wanted to fight in the Mexican war
before. But the very moment that he would enlist
he was summoned to Washington by his old towns-
man. He returned to Millville, sullen and changed.
He refused to join the northern forces recruiting in
the town. He watched his son go ofif behind the flag
in silence. Later he was captured while attempting
to smuggle horses over into the confederate lines but
released from life imprisonment because of the heroism
of his son.
But his son was mortally wounded and died cursing
him, his wife passed on breathing that he was "un-
clean" and so Milt lived on a broken man until the
beginning of the twentieth century when the hap-
piness of his young granddaughter was menaced be-
cause of his silence. And then that the father of the
man she loved, a veteran of the war, might give his
consent he told of Lincoln's request that he play the
part of a spy in the war, to live for his country instead
of to die for it, a task a thousand times as hard.
You know all the way through the picture of the
situation confronting Milt Shanks. It is harder to
face than cannon. And Milt Shanks as interpreted
by Lionel Barrymore will live as one of the screen's
greatest characters. Mr. Barrymore expresses won-
ders with his eyes and the slightest movement of l,is
facial muscles. He registers the quiet and at first calmj
but then racking suflfering of the Illinois farmer with
successive touches of mastery. //
He is supported well by such players as Doris Ran-
kin, William Carlton, Frank Joyner, Arthur Rankin,
Richard Carlvl, Anne Cornwall and N. Schroell.
Speaking of Americanization: Here's the Goods and Then Some
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Copperhead" proves that the best propaganda and the picture offers material to cover all tho<:e c'lan
IS entertamment. Bury your idea of Americanism ne!s. Its source, its star, its topic, its drama these
deep m an entertamment and it will be more potent are elements regarding which much may be saWi
than It would be on the surface. "The Copperhead" Again its notable cast and the care evinced in carin-^
is by no means propaganda but everyone who sees it is for historic details. A chance to spread on publicuy
gomg to be a better American for it. And they're and advertising is offered and praise be "The Copper-
gomg to revel in ,t! Head" is there with the real dramatic goods to back up
- here are many unusual channels of exploitation all the superlatives you use in describing it Go to it
open to the exhibitors who play "The Copperhead" and make money
Sunday, February 15, 1920
DAILV
Without Being a World Beater This Is the Best Made
Picture from Selznick to Date
Olive Thomas in
"FOOTLIGHTS AND SHADOWS"
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR John W. Noble
AUTHOR Josephine Miller
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMAN Jack Brown
AS A WHOLE Generally interesting romance
of Broadway dancer; shows as the best pro-
duced picture Selznick has turned out.
STORY Not strong by any means but maintains
steady interest throughout.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Meet requirements without show-
ing anything extraordinary.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Gives satisfactory performance while her
prettiness will certainly attract.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Plain city shots
INTERIORS Good including big roof garden
scene.
DETAIL All right except for useless silhouette
of star undressing.
CHARACTER OF STORY Plain romance in
a Broadway setting.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Footlights and Shadows" is the best done Selznick
picture that has been releasd and while it contains
no strong dramatic moments in the romance of Broad-
way that it presents, it is generally interesting
throughout, well put together and attractive by reason
of the star who shows to her best advantage.
Gloria Dawn is a dancer on a roof garden. One
night a strange man unlocks the door of Tier apart-
ment and enters, collapsing immediately thereafter.
From his vague mumblings Gloria learns that he is
an explorer. She keeps him in her home and nurses
him back to health. A deep romance springs up be-
tween them and this causes Gloria to break her en-
gagement with Peter Shaw, the owner of the roof
show whom she had eccepted merely because a mar-
riage with him meant wealth.
After breaking her engagement she returns to hnd
the explorer gone. Back at his club it is shown that
O'Farrel, the explorer, sufifers temporary lapses of
memory owing to the contracting of jungle fever on
his last expedition. He now remembers his past but
knows not where to seek Gloria, the girl of his heart.
He takes to liquor and one night lands at the roof
garden where he insults Gloria.
Later a fire breaks out and Gloria rescues O'Far-
rel from the panic-stricken mob. Subsequently he
goes to her home (which, by the way, was once ten-
anted by him), encounters Shaw pulling the usual
villainous stunt, throws him out and tenders himself
to Gloria in apology.
Not substantial stufif by any means but it is treated
in good taste with but few exceptions, the scenario
runs smoothly and the action is illuminated occasion-
ally by interesting scenes on the roof garden show-
ing Gloria rendering her dance specialties. The fire
scenes are handled pretty well although the devices
employed in bids for thrills are rather obvious.
Olive Thomas registers satisfactorily in the stellar
role and her beauty is sure to atract. Ivo Watson
as Shaw is acceptable while the supporting cast, never
prominent save in the case of the hero, is competent.
Get Your People in : They'll Hardly Be Disappointed
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It's merely a case of how much you care to promote
just a satisfactory production along exploitation lines
that confronts you in "Footlights and Shadows." The
picture is worth advertising, for it's worth showing,
:and as a consequence the only problem is how far you
jwant to go and along what lines.
I; The picture ofifers good advertising possibilities.
IMention of the star and the fact that she appears in
'the role of a dancer on Broadway are advertising
I assets, particularly the latter, inasmuch as your people
will realize that Miss Thomas is appearing in her
element.
Catch lines and readers written around the trick
by which heroine and hero becomes acquainted will
prove attractive. Something on this order is sug-
gested : "How had he come into possession of a key
to her apartment? Why had he come tumbling in
while all the city slept? Was this the beginning of
the romance that her old Mammy had predicted? See
'Footlight and Shadows.' "
Lewis J. Sdzitick
presents
OLIV£ THOMAS
in 5radleij K-incjf'S
"FOOTLIGHTSandSHADOWS'
DIRECTION -JOHN W.NOBLE ^
Scenario bij R Cecil 5mibK-
eUGEN^OBRICN
m Maij Tullxj andDuVernetl^ab'beirs
"HIS WIFE S MONEY"
RALPH INCC PRODUCTION
Scenario bij I^. Cecil SmitK
£LAINniAMMERST[IN
m Frank D^ze-q and Lei^htonOsmun's
"THE WOMAN GAME"
Scenario bijG.Ma.rionE>urbon
DIRCCTION-WILUAM P.S.EARL&
OWEN MOORE
m Lewis Allen Browne's
"SOONERoi- LATER"
Scena^rio bij R. Cecil Smibh
DIRECTION -WESLEY RUGGLES
ELSIE JANIS
in Elsie Janis and Edmund Gouldmc^b
"THE IMP'
DIRECTION- ROBERT ELLIS -
Sunday, February 15, 1920
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DAILY
Keenan in a Part Which Is a Departure from His Usual Portrayal
Frank Keenan in
"SMOLDERING EMBERS"
Frank Keenan Prod. — Pathe
DIRECTOR Frank Keenan
AUTHOR Kate Corbaley
SCENARIO BY Dorothy Yost
CAMERAMAN Robert Newhart
AS A WHOLE Gives the star the center of the
stage throughout the production ; not unusu-
ally strong but will hold interest.
STORY Shows the love and devotion that re-
mains in the heart of a man broken in spirit
DIRECTION Put in some unnecessary bits for
the purpose of getting in human touches.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Usual stuff
STAR Plays the part of a tramp with sincerity
and realism.
SUPPORT Jay Belasco a trifle unconvincing as
the son; two tramps especially interesting
but their parts are short-lived.
EXTERIORS Pleasing
INTERIORS The real thing
DETAIL Nothing seriously wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Tramp returns to
his home town in time to save his son from
an unscrupulous step-father.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5.000 feet
Frank Keenan's latest production, "Smoldering Em-
bers," gives him a role a little different than those
which he has played in recent pictures. In this Keen-
an. a tramp returns, presumably from the dead, to
his home town in time to save his son from "going
wrong."
The production averages well throughout. The
direction is good and there are some good bits in it
which, while they don't pertain directly to the action,
provide a few human touches which go toward em-
phasizing the embers of love and devotion which still
smolder in the heart of one who is broken in spirit.
The comedy moments are few. It seems that more
humor could have been gotten out of the star's asso-
ciation with his two hobo companions. They were
especially fine types.
"Smoldering Embers" is not without its improb-
abilities, however. It is possible, of course, but then
again it isn't likely that the mayor's son would be
running around with the cobbler's daughter. Notwith-
standing a certain obviousness and some minor ab-
surdities, there is a well sustained interest and a
slight but pleasing romance which will appeal par-
ticularly to Keenan fans.
The opening scenes show Keenan and his two hobo
friends assisting the mayor of the town with his
Ijroken down auto and at the same time relieving
him of his wallet. They divide the money contents
but a letter is of special interest to Frank since it
establishes the fact that the owner is the husband of
his former wife who had married again, believing
Keenan had died in Alaska.
Keenan goes to the home of his former wife de-
manding to know something of his son. Co-incidence
provides a chance meeting in the cobbler's shop where
the hobo goes for a pair of shoes and the son is calling
on the cobbler's daughter. A friendship springs up
between the two and later that evening Keenan ac-
companies his son, who does not know the man is
his father, to a roadhouse owned by the mayor, his
step-father.
In ojder to secure the support of a certain Con-
gressman, the mayor has been trying to unsuccessfully
force a marriage between his son and the Congress-
man's daughter so he frames a card game in which
the son loses some of the city's money. Keenan sees
through the game and later wins back his son's losses
which he returns to him at the critical moment and
then goes back to the "trail" leaving the son to marry
the girl of his choice and without making known "his
identitv.
Very Good Program Attraction a Little Above the Average
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is as good, if not quite a little better, than the
recent Keenan productions. There is something rather
novel in the idea of the tramp who returns to help his
son and doesn't make known who he is, and the end-
ing is perhaps a bit dififerent from that which you
would expect. Because after accomplishing the salva-
tion of his son, the father resumes his hobo life.
If you have played previous Keenan pictures with
success you may be sure "Smoldering Embers" will
meet with genuine approval. There is a degree of
pathos with enough humor and a pleasing romance
between the son and the cobbler's daughter together
with a splendid performance by the star who is cap-
ably supported by a well selected cast.
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Sunday, February 15, 1920
DAIUV
Interesting Hobo Story Offers Star Role a Little Out of the Ordinary
Harry Carey in
"OVERLAND RED"
Universal
DIRECTOR Lynn F. Reynolds
AUTHOR Harry H. Knibbs
SCENARIO BY Lynn F. Reynolds
CAMERAMAN Hugh McClung
AS A WHOLE Interesting and novel in its
treatment ; registers some good bits in life of
a tramp.
STORY Intimate glimpse into the habits and
mannerisms of a sort of "professional" hobo.
DIRECTION Got the most out of the story and
keeps up the interest very well.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Not out of the ordinary
CAMERA WORK Usual pretty shots
STAR Gets away from straight cowboy stuff; is
mighty pleasing as a "Knight of the Road."
SUPPORT Vola Vale the only girl in the cast ;
Harold Goodwin winsome juvenile.
EXTERIORS Beautiful shots of western country
INTERIORS Seldom required
DETAIL Well written titles get many of the
laughs.
CHARACTER OF STORY Tramp and boy
companion accidentally get possession of gold
mine.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Harry Carey has stepped out of his role, as it were,
in "Overland Red" and plays the part of a hobo instead
of a cowboy although he manages to get in some
really fine and spectacular riding. There is one es-
pecially thrilling chase down the mountain side that
will get a few gasps for it surely is real and decidedly
well photographed.
The story by Harry Herbert Knibbs is well
known and appeared serially in the Good Housekeep-
ing Magazine. There is not a wealth of plot sub-
stance in it, but the comedy moments satisfy and
Carey's portrayal of the hobo and the title will get
laughs.
However, there is enough interest in Harry's efifort
to evade his pursuers; his encounter and following
adventures with a young fellow from the east who is
out west for his health ; the simple little romance be-
tween Harry's young protege and Vola Vale, daugh-
ter of the wealthy ranch owner.
Harry and his youthful companion, Harold Good-
win, are traveling via the railroad ties on the desert
when they suddenly come upon a man who has died
from exhaustion. In his pocket they find a claim to
the mine which they hide when the sherifif and some
of his pals come upon them. The sherifif, played by
Charles LeMoyne, knows that the dead man owned
a mine and suspicious of the fact that Harry has in-
formation regarding the mine he takes the two as pris-
oners but they make their escape.
While enjoying some food which A'ola Vale gives
them when she suddenly comes upon them, the sherifif
again makes his appearance and takes Harry prisoner,
leaving "the kid" behind. Vola persuades Harold to
return with her to the ranch where her father gives
him a job.
Harry escapes and goes to Los Angeles and stakes a
claim to the mine and returns to the ranch in an auto
all decked out in a new outfit and makes quite a grand
entree. All this time a romance has been springing up
between Harold and Vola but when Harold is shot by
the sherifif who is trailing him in the hope of finding the
location of the mine, the happy ending is delayed.
Another discovery is made by Harry when he ascer-
tains from a letter written on the opposite side of the
claim, that the dead man was Vola's uncle and that
she is the owner of the mine. Of course, she insists
that Harold and Harry become her partners.
Should Please Generally and Appeal Especially to Carey Fans
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is even a bit better than the average program
feature and also a bit ahead of some of Carey's recent
productions. Admirers of the star are going to like
him as "Overland Red," the tramp. It is quite a little
dififerent from anything he has done recently and he
plays the part with apparent genuine enjoyment and
registers the habits and mannerisms of the hobo with
sincerity. Harold Goodwin, who will be remembered
for his splendid work in support of Mary Pickford in
"Heart o' The Hills" is the youthful hobo.
Some catchlines which might attract attention are :
"You know how well Harry Carey can play the part of
a cowboy but you will be equally pleased with his in-
terpretation of 'Overland Red,' the hobo, in his latest
Universal production." Or, "Have you ever 'counted
ties?' Come to the blank theater and help Harry Carey
'count ties' in his new production, 'Overland Red'."
By Robert Ames Bennet
Directed by Joseph Levering
With an all-star cast
RUBYE DeREMER - - EDMUND BREESE -* MARY BOL AND
EUGENE STRONG - - - W.T CARLETON
The alluring title of this picture
gives you splendid opportunities for
the exploitation. IV hy a ''temporary''
wife? Why 3i wife for one day only?
Why did a wife for a day become his
wife for all time?
Firsl-run bookings on this picture have
been instantaneous. Some exhibitors
put more ""steam'" behind it than they
have given many big specials. A good
story. Fine production standards and
an all-star cast of natnes.
W.W.HODKINSON CORPORmON
527 Fifth Avenue. New TforkQty
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EMERSON HOUGH
Directed by EDWAQD SLOMANi
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With an all-star cast:
ROY STEWART MARGUERITE De La MOTTE- NOAH BEERY
BETTY BRICE ARTHUR MORRISON GORDON RUSSELL
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The third consecutive nationally suc-
cessful production made by Benjamin
B. Hampton and his fine organization.
The third production on which Mr.
Hampton has lavished six months of
attention — and received all theval.
ues and benefits that are derived
from slow, careful endeavor.
The third Benjamin B. Hampton
production to be welcomed at once
into the big first-run theatres of the
nation because of its drawing power
and popularity. It does pay to do
big things well!
W.W. HODKINSON CORPORmON
527 Fifth Avenue. New YorkOty
Distributing through PATH^ Exchange, Ina^porated
Foreign Distributor. J Frank Brockliss.Inc 729-7!* Ava
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Sunday, February 15, 1920
Unusual and Striking Story of the Sea
Madlaine Traverse in
"THE HELL SHIP"
Fox
DIRECTOR Scott Dunlap
AUTHOR Denison Clift
SCENARIO BY Denison Clift
CAMERAMAN George Schneidernian
AS A WHOLE Unusual picture of the sea that
should prove interesting despite w^eak points
in w^orking out the story.
STORY A number of forced twists but action is
so unusual these may be overlooked.
DIRECTION Is responsible for a fine atmos-
phere of the old salty sea and has selected
very good types.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Notliin^ unusual
CAMERA WORK Good sea shots
STAR Registers vi^ell in a role unusual for her.
SUPPORT Very good with specially fine types
for seamen.
EXTERIORS Practically all shot on decks of
schooner.
INTERIORS Few bu- appropriate
DETAIL Shows much shootin^ and gun-plav
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Romance of girl who
has lived all her life on the sea and man she
rescues from the waves.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION Abou': 5,000 feet
Despite many slips in story construction, some of
them of an undeniably "convenient" nature, " Die p]cll
Ship" is an unusual and forceful subject becavisc of the
striking difference of its plot from the general run of
feature stuff. Practically all of the action is staged
on a schooner and even though this be tiie casc\ the
tempo is never allowed to drop. It is always kept at
a good pace, generally by clever means, tliough some-
times the author slips in some twist that is pretty hard
to credit.
Madlaine Traverse appears as Paula, daughter of
an old sea dog. She has spent nearly all her life on
the sea with him. Finally he is killed in an attempted
mutiny and Paula takes cofnmand of the vessel des-
pite the discontent of the crew and the menacing atti-
tude of the brutish first mate.
Later the ship picks up John Hadlock, surviv(>r of
a wreck, and a romance springs tip between him and
Paula. In response to her father's dying wish Paula
puts into San Francisco and sends John for her
younger sister, Glory. She is charged with Glory's
future happiness but it is hard to reconcile Paula's
idea in bringing a young and unsophisticated girl
aboard the Ilell Ship to find happiness.
Glory never gets to love her sister but finds her-
self often in John's company, and Paula watches her
only romance slipping away. The crew drunk, a fire
gets beyond control and after it is over Paula, John
and Glory find themselves on a raft. After two days
drifting Paula catches sight on a rescue boat while
the other two are stretched out unconscious. She
sees them safely in the boat and then commands the
sailors to row away at the point of her gun. John
comes to before the big vessel is reached and goes
back for Paula to whom he confesses his love then and
there.
The action includes a lot of gun play, Paula herself
drawing the trigger with deadly efifect more times
than once. Madlaine Traverse is a good type for the
mannish role of the woman of the sea and plays it
cajjably. Albert Roscoe is John and Betty Bouton takes
the role of Glory. A number of specially good types
appear in support including the supporting principals,
Dick La Reno, Jack Curtis, Fred Bond and William
Ryno.
Play It for What It Is; a Strange Story of the Sea
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Although "The Hell Ship" may have faults in story
construction, in fact more faults that one will find in
the average feature production on the market, there
is no getting away from the fact that it will probably
prove of great interest to the majority of audiences
owing to its unusual character and the fine sea atn-os-
phere which the director has injected largely throul^■h
the selection of fine types.
To those of sensitive minds it may contain a too
liberal use of the pistol, but after all, the natural
exigencies of the story demand its use and it fits in
with the generally fascinating barbaric air ol the
whole picture.
Advertise "The Plell Ship" by a liberal use of the
title together with some inkling of the story presented
vividly. .Such catch lines as "She had lived her whole
life on the sea and hardl}^ knew what love was. Then
one day she realized — " and ".She found true romance
on a schooner that had the reputation of being "The
Hell .Ship" are suggested.
1920
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DAILV
11
Murder Mystery Story Doesn't Register
Dorothy Dalton in
"HIS WIFE'S FRIEND"
Ince — Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Joseph De Grasse
AUTHOR From J. B. Harris Burland's "The
White Rock."
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMAN John Stumar
AS A WHOLE Majority of this is very good
mystery story but climax doesn't register as
dramatic — in fact, strikes false comedy note.
STORY Exceedingly well evolved murder mys-
tery story plot with solution no one could
every guess.
DIRECTION Has gotten over everything ex-
cept the solution scenes very well indeed.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Fine
CAMERA WORK Capable
STAR Registers with fine effect in role calling
for considerable emotional display.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS English country estate stuff;
very good.
INTERIORS Some very rich; all appropriate
DETAIL English atmosphere well maintained;
detective comedy hardly registers ; one obvi-
ous difference in insert of letter and closeup
of it.
CHARACTER OF STORY Search and final dis-
covery of cause of Englishman's violent death
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,612 feet
"His Wife's Friend" is a corking good murder mys-
tery story in all but one of its most vital points — the
solution. After building up suspense accumulatively
for the best part of five full reels, the surprise comes
and it surely is a surprise. For instead of a well-
worked out solution of the whole mystery a sequence
is introduced that is merely and disappointingly amus-
ing because of the unworkmanlike manner in vvliith it
has been handled.
And the subtitles! If some of them don't get guf-
faws with their "Yes, he told me to kill myself but
I'd forgotten," "kill yourself," "Stop!" "I must kill
Lady Grimwood, it is the order of tlie all highest," or
words to that effect, then the wind is all wrong. That
the characters who speak in the above manner are either
under the influence of dope or addressing somebody
that is, makes little difference. Most people are going
to smile or laugh outright at the scenes and the lines
Aside from this sequence, which, of course, is very
important in considering the whole, the pciture is
fashioned and directed with rare judgment and skill.
The death by violence of Sir Robert Grimwood casts
suspicion on Major Heritage the admirer of Lady
Marion Grimwood who had lived a lonely and unhappy
existence with her husband. A Chinaman and Lord
Waverly of the neighboring estate who alsu admires
Marion are others who might have connniited the
crime.
From this point on the picture progresses with ever-
gathering suspense until the denouement which re-
veals the fact that the Chinaman, seeking revenge for
Sir Robert's murder of his son in China years before,
employed a powerful drug which he administered to
the Englishman who then straightway obeyed the
Chinaman's command and killed himself. There is a
lot more of this dope stuff' concerning Lord Waverly
which brings the laughs and bears little relation to
the main action of the plot. It might be cut out to
good advantage.
Dorothy Dalton plays well as Marion whiie Henry
Mortimer is seen in the opposite role of IJeritage. ac-
quitting himself very creditably. Others are Ricliard
Neil and Warren Cook.
In Its Present State It Will Hardly Get Over
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If this picture were edited in its final sequence and
many of the laughable titles and scenes removed it
would get over very nicely as a murder mystery story.
In its present state, however, there are scenes and
subtitles that certainly don't belong in a dramatic so-
lution of a picture of this type. They cause the end of
the picture to break quite completely down and go a
long way toward spoiling the good effect the previous
scenes created.
The picture doesn't contain any great advertising-
possibilities and although the title is one that will at-
tract certain crowds it bears little relation to the story.
However, there are many ways to present a good mys-
tery picture both as regards stunt stuff' and straight
advertising and, provided "His Wife's Friend" wera
altered in the above-mentioned respects, it would de-
serve the best of these means of exploitation.
iHe nearly bumped
me ofFmy private
cloud !
!" writes a Showman, "whenever you put out
anctner picture Hke 'THE GREAT AIR ROB-
BERY' for Heaven's sake, tip us off on what's
gj.ng to break. That fellow LOCKLEAR nearly
bumped me off my private cloud! I forgot I was
safe in the projection room and grabbed my hat —
I was afraid the wind from the propeller would
blow it clear back in the alley. He came so close
and me a mile high in the air aSl the time —
I honestly thought I could hear him grit his teeth
when he jumped for the ladder. Did I do any
business? Whoopee! It blew our attendance rec-
ords simply out of sight! Lead me to another
GREAT AIR ROBBERY' au'ck!"
CAUL
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ASTOlUSTDINa E>Y
TH.R.IlL,LrS JACQUES JACCARD
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DAIIJV^
13
Extravagant and Spicy; A Sure Winner in Cosmopolitan Houses
George Fitzmaurice Production
"ON WITH THE DANCE"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR George Fitzmaurice
AUTHOR Michael Morton
SCENARIO BY Ouida Bergere
CAMERAMAN George Miller
AS A WHOLE Extremely lavish and beautiful
production of story of New York life ; will
certainly attract a load of attention.
STORY Has its dramatic, risque and romantic
moments and all are blended into forceful
whole.
DIRECTION Shows taste and care and admir-
able sense of the dramatic and alluring.
PHOTOGRAPHY Splendid
LIGHTINGS Magnificent
CAMERA WORK Excellent
FEATURED PLAYERS Mae Murray makes
Sonia distinctive character. Role requires her
to display all physical charms that well
stretched propriety permits; David Powell
striking as hero.
SUPPORT Most capable
EXTERIORS Some wonderful shots of New
York by night.
INTERIORS Rich and lavish
DETAIL Picture well embellished by various
attractive details.
CHARACTER OF STORY Butterfly wife
blackens her character that husband may be
freed of murder charge.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 7.048 feet
"On With the Dance'' is one of the most extrava-
gant pictures ever produced, extravagant in actual
details of production, extravagant in story, extrava-
gant in characterization and extravagant from the
technical angles. And it is a picture that's bound
to make every audience that sees it sit right uj) and
take notice. In other words it's a big -moneymaker
and the business it will do will only be confined to
the limits of the theaters that show it.
I 'articular attention should be drawn to the won-
derful setting and lightings. In these days of one
sui)er-production after another a set and a light effect
has to be pretty unusual to attract attention. "On
With the Dance" is amazing in these respects. And
thus invested the dramatic action of the picture takes
an additional effect.
The story relates of Sonia, a Russian girl, who came
to New York seeking happiness and the dance. She
is attracted to Peter Derwynt, a young architect who
is in love with an iMiglish girl. Sonia and Peter are
seen in a situation that compromises Peter in her
eyes. She breaks her engagement with him and mar-
ries jimmie Sutherland, a millionaire waster. Peter
then marries Sonia but leads a miserable existence
with her because of her heedlessness and extravagance.
To secure additional money Sonia, at Jimmie's sug-
gestion, appears as a masked dancer at a calniret.
Peter finds this out, misinterprets the relationship of
his wife and Jimmie and shoots and kills the latter.
Refusing to put in a defense for himself he is only
saved by Sonia's lie to the effect that she and Jim-
mie were lovers. A divorce follows and Peter even-
tually finds happiness with his first love while Soma
awakening to her past foolishness, becomes the happy
wife of an old friend.
Mac Murray's interpretation of Sonia is filled with
an alluring abandon that always intrigues the atten-
tion. She is seen in the intimacy of her boudoir be-
sides, and there are several flashes where the specta-
tor has no trouble in discovering the length or the
texture of her stockings. David Powell is a striking
contrast as the conservative Peter. Robert Sellable
is profane enough as Jimmie and Alma Tell brings
beauty and refinement to the role of the English girl,
fohn Miltern is also well cast.
You Fellows of the Broadway and Transient Houses, Hop Right to This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
One exhibition of this and for the rest of the week
you'll have to put up the ropes and the S. R. O. sign,
you fellows of the Broadway and transient type of
houses. The picture is dazzling in its various ex-
travagancies and the story, often approaching on the
racey, but never offensive to the cosmopolite, cer-
tainly will hold them all interested from first to last.
"On With the Dance" is a type of picture and when
it comes to the neighborhood and the famil} theater
the exhibitor would do well to consider the various
scenes mentioned above in which Mae Murray is the
central figure before he books it. Otherwise it is
great. Nothing can stop it.
In advertising it stress the New York angle. Stories
of New York always interest and this one has all
the atmosphere of Broadway in its mad old days.
EXTRA!!!
Mr. Byron Park makes his cross-country tour, stopping
at the important cities to confer with executives, State Rights
buyers and theatre managers to receive final proposals.
Mr. Park will carry with him a print of '^Empty Arms" and
will be glad to screen it for individuals or groups of exhibitors.
Upon his return to New York announcements will be
made as to the exact method of distribution across the United
States and Canada.
The following is his itinerary:
Monday, February 23rd, Hotel Alexandria,
Los Angeles, Gal.
Wednesday, February 25th, Hotel St. Francis,
San Francisco, Gal.
Saturday, February 28th, The Multnomah
Hotel, Portland, Ore.
Monday, March 1st, New Washington Hotel,
Seattle, Wash.
Thursday, March 4th, Hotel Utah, Salt Lake
Gity, Utah.
Saturday, March 6th, Albany Hotel, Denver,
Golo.
Monday, March 8th, The Adolphus Hotel,
Dallas, Texas.
Thursday, March 10th, Hotel Muehlebach,
Kansas Gity, Mo.
Telegraph or telephone to Mr. Park, or if you prefer, com-
municate with the New York office, and your message will be
forwarded him.
Xe&ter 'Pork &^
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Interiors
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One of the innovations of
Lester Park and Edward
Whiteside is that which has
been developed in the scenic
effects under the skillful direc-
tion of A. Bela Viragh-Flower.
CBe&i VtrogH-S'tower
art^Director
'PorK-COhitestde 'Prcxludions
Too few of the film producers have realized the
possibilities of interiors. Some of the better stage
producers, such as Belasco, and Ordynski of the
Metropolitan Opera House, have proven that a
whole story can virtually be told before a word is
spoken, if the backgrounds and hangings are of
the right kind.
In the new School of Scenic art, we find such
masters as Bakst, Anisfeld, Urban, Pogany and
Wenger. Add to these the name of Flower, one
of the greatest in film circles, because he has de-
voted his genius to the perfection of interiors
related only to the screen.
"Interiors that Act" are a development of
Park-Whiteside Productions. You will recognize
Park- Whiteside Productions the moment the
scenes appear on the screen by the fact that they
are marvelous actors in themselves.
They tell the story before the human actors
have moved a muscle or spoken a word.
Watch the other producers imitate Flower's
Interiors that Act, but more particularly be the
first in your city to take advantage of this brand
new screen innovation.
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EDITORIALS BY
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Looks Like Another Case of Good Magazine Story— Poor Picture Story
I
Madge Kennedy in
"THE BLOOMING ANGEL"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Victor Schertzinger
AUTHOR Wallace Irwin
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN George Webber
AS A WHOLE Starts off like a pretty good
comedy but loses itself in an "It Pays to Ad-
vertise" idea that fails to register.
STORY No story of consequence, the "romance"
is foolish and most of action is centered
around publicity stunt.
DIRECTION Failed to inject a five reeler's
quota of laughs.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Straight shots
STAR Has much business to do but it's not the
kind of stuff that registers.
SUPPORT Fair
EXTERIORS College town stuff; good
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL They seem to slip up on the locations
of certain sequences of the action.
CHARACTER OF STORY Frivolous girl nabs
studious husband and puts over publicity
stunt to advertise a face cream.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Here's a case of what was probably a good maga-
zine story being entirely unfit for screen use. Wallace
Irwin probably got over many a comedy point on the
printed page by his choice of dialogue, etc., but as far
as comedy situations go he never invented anything
original or startling when he wrote "The Blooming
Angel." As a natural result in its picture form the
The Angel Fails to Bloom in Any Robust Fashion
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The probability is that most audiences will be dis-
appointed in this. As said the opening sequence of
co-educational comedy stuff gives promise but the
body of the picture fails to live up to even the mild
expectations aroused l)y the start. The whole situa-
tion can be summed up in the statement that it was
a good magazine story but a poor picture story, which
is nothing at all new.
To Madge Kennedy's special admirers the picture
may appear in a slightly better light as she shows
quite a hit of "clever" stuff in the opening sequence
and is constantly in the center of the action from be-
ginning to end. However, her chances of getting by
would have been a hundred per cent better had she
been provided with a vehicle that developed some
sort of comedy situations instead of developing into
a clever but unfunny publicity stunt as it does.
If you run it, however, you should be able to tie in
a stunt with the druggists or department stores hand-
ling face creams. This may help.
story quite fails to get over as a comedy. There is
nothing to it but some co-educational college comedy
and a lot of action circulating around a publicity stunt
of the "It Pays to Advertise" school.
Floss is a cut-up in college and Chester Framm,
under the guidance of the professor's daughter, is
rounding into a good ])ub!ic speaker. Chester wears
clothes of the typical hick variety and in the early
reels this character is burlesqued considerably but
gets a few laughs.
Subsequently for some reason that seems to drop
out of the sky Floss asks Chester to marry her. He
accepts and then starts work in an insurance house.
This about concludes Chester's activities for the pic-
ture. Floss, short of money, conceives the idea of
putting on the market an Angel Bloom complexion
cream. It isn't a hit because she can't advertise it.
Then an elephant's services are enlisted. He is f\
painted pink and led through the streets attracting
large crowds. He finally plays dead. Floss is ar-
rested, charged with elepjiant-slaughter but is re-
leased by the judge when the beast appears at the
window. Her cream thus advertised she interests the
judge in the company and later does a big business.
This action fails to show the spark of comedy gen-
erally and its laughs are very few and far between.
The director seems to have mixed up his locations a
l)it. They speak of a train from the college town to
the home of Floss' aunt but after a while the action
seems to be transpiring all in the same place.
Madge Kennedy toys around with a lot of business
Init very little of it registers while her support in-
cluding Pat O'Malley, Margery Wilson, Arthur Hous-
man, Robert Chandler, Vera Lewis and others, fail
to get into the comedy spirit at all.
Sunday. February 15, 1920
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No Story, No Drama, No Direction
"SEEING IT THROUGH"
Brentwood — Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Claude H. Mitchell
AUTHOR Claude H. Mitchell
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Ira Morgan
AS A WHOLE Very weak production in story
value ; makes one ask "What's it all about
anyway?"
STORY Action is neither clear nor well central-
ized; no dramatic moments revealed.
DIRECTION Has registered very few scenes
with any degree of clarity or force.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Average
LEADING PLAYERS Zasu Pitts has role of
stellar calibre but brings no outstanding per-
sonality to it ; Edwin Stevens, heavy.
SUPPORT Fair
EXTERIORS Pretty country estate stuff
INTERIORS Average
DETAIL Many flaws in story and direction
easily detected.
CHARACTER OF STORY Peculiar attempt of
crook to swindle helpless girl of property
frustrated by rich hero.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION . . . .About 5,000 feet
Ever since King Vidor's "The Turn in the Road,"
the policy of the Brentwood company seems to have
been to give a director entirely free play in the writ-
ing of a story and the production of it. With the
case of "Seeing It Through," they have miscued quite
badly for the story contrived by Claude Mitchell is
neither well centralized nor possessing dramatic
scenes, while his direction has fallen foul of the many
amateurish qualities of the plot.
The picture opens quite promisingly but after se-
I quence upon sequence reveals no sort of story inter-
est the mere succession of scenes becomes irritating
and forces the spectator to ask "What's it all about,
anyway ?"
iSfeither does the cast make any firm impression,
either individually or collectively. Zasu Pitts who is
entrusted with the leading feminine role, that in im-
portance approaches stellar quality, hasn't the person-
ality or the ability under the present direction to
register an appealing or distinctive character. Her
rather helpless stare and the old style Griffith manner
in which she uses her hands are aggravating attempts
at expression that convey small meaning.
Miss Pitts plays the role of Betty Lawrence who
lives alone with her invalid mother on property cut-
ting into a large estate owned by Jim Carrington. In
financial straights Betty leases the ground to Bogrum,
a crook, sends her mother to a sanitarium and goes to
work for Bogrum. Bogrum leases the property to a
family that proceeds to make it worthless, and swin-
dles Betty at every turn.
Eventually her mother dies. Betty goes to Carring-
ton for assistance and Carrington discovers that Bo-
grum has gained control of the property and is ready
to sell to him. Evidence from Bogrum's safe, pro-
cured by one whom he had long maltreated proves his
undoing and so Betty and Carrington make their
property and their hearts one.
The director is constantly surrounding Bogrum with
an air of mystery that is never explained. And there
is an actor, Frank Hayes, erstwhile Sennett comic,
who brings his funny face to the role of the man Bo-
grum maltreated. Evidently he was intended for
comedy relief but he seldom supplies it. Hughie Mack
is also present as head of the family that takes pos-
session of Betty's property but why Bogrum approves
of their running it to ruin is another point that goes
without explanation.
Others are Edwin Stevens, Mayme Kelso, Fanny
Midgley, Juluanne Johnson, Anna Hernandez, Henry
Woodward. Frankie Raymond and W. H. Bainbridge.
Short of Advertising Possibilities as Well as a Poor Entertainer
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Seeing It Through" has no outstanding feature to Zasu Pitts may have looked promising as a player
advertise it and it is jtist as well, as the tvpe of enter- .....
■ .^ • 1 • J- 1 r - 1 1 to a feature or star m previous pictures but she cer-
tainment it provides is exceedingly far below par. '^ '
Most crowds are going to be exceedingly disappointed tainly isn't given a fair chance in the way of direction
in it for they are going to look for a story as the . , . , , r
,. , , , r 7 A 1 1 • < .1 or part in the present instance and her pertormance
scenes click by and find none. At about the middle
point they're going to be pretty mad. is quite colorless.
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romance of a French conuent
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stop, look and listen!
By Nalbro Bartley
Scenario by Jane Murfn
Directed by Edward Dillon
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Below the Average Program Offering
Pauline Frederick in
"THE LOVES OF LETTY"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Frank Lloyd
AUTHOR Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
SCENARIO BY J. E. Nash
CAMERAMAN Edward Gheller
AS A WHOLE Effort to point a moral falls flat
mainly because one of the characters is so ri-
diculously far fetched.
STORY Not new to the screen and doesn't pro-
vide adequate opportunity for the star.
DIRECTION Comedy touches don't get over
and allowed one or two incongruities.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Up to the standard
STAR Doesn't reach the height of her capabili-
ties in this.
SUPPORT Lawson Butt too "actory;" some
poorly suited types.
EXTERIORS. .. .Seldom used; London street scene
good.
DETAIL No serious errors in production but
several flaws in story.
CHARACTER OF STORY The moral of "your
sister and somebody else's sister."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
The author's idea of pointint^ a moral through "The
Loves of Letty" is not glaring with originality since
the same theme has been used many times heretofore
in screen productions. Even at that the ]iicture miglit
have had a less disconcerting inlluence if the character
played by Lawson Butt had not been made so contra-
dictory. He declares his love for Pauline, a shop
girl, but advises her to accept the marital offer of her
impossible "boss" because he (Butt) is already mar-
ried. Then on top of this he later begs her to accept
the comforts of his home and almost in the same
breath condemns his married sister for running away
with another man, comparing her to a "shop girl."
Then the character of the "boss" was made utterly
impossible by his comedy appearance and actions.
True, the autlior intended that he should disgust Pau-
line, but the character was certainly 'overdrawn and
at one time particularly the actions of the "boss" bor-
dered almost on the stap-stick.
Pauline was employed in the otfice of W'illard Lcniis
where she accidentally made the acquaintance of Butt,
a wealthy Idler, famous for his "past." The acquaint-
ance ripens into friendship and finally into love while
Pauline starves herself in order to buy pretty clothes
to keep up with her wealthy admirer. John Bowers,
a struggling young artist, living in the same house as
Pauline, is also in love with her. :
In a fit of desperation Pauline agrees to marry hfer
"boss" when Butt tells her he cannot marry because his
wife refuses to divorce him. But at a dinner celebra-
tion in honor of his forthcoming marriage the "boss"
becomes so repulsive that Pauline accepts the "inevi-
table" and goes to Butt, but once more leaves him and
goes back to her artist lover who has come up in the
world, when Butt refers to his sister as acting like a
"sho]) girl" when she ran oflF with another.
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Star's Name Will Probably Garry it Through
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
PauHne Frederick in lier ability in "The Loves of Letty." The character
"THE LOVES OF LETTY" does not even command sympathy at its best moment,
Goldwyn if there w^as such a thing.
The producers have gotten over the idea of the folly Some catchlines you might try are: "She had three
of marrying for wealth rather than love well enough, lovers. One was wealthy but ugly, one was wealthy
Also they made a point of the conventions of life not but married and the third was a real man but poor.
making a great deal of difference to a man except Which one did she marry? See Pauline Frederick in
, .^ ., , T, ^ .1 xi ■ • i- * £c 'The Loves of Letty,' her latest Goldwyn picture."
when it strikes home. But then, this is not new stuff. .. . , , . , -^ . ,
Or, He was ottering her everything but marriage but
It has been presented in various productions many , ... • ^. r r n- i i j u
^ r J condemned his own sister for falling as he would have
times in the past few years. j^^^ f^H Pauline Frederick in 'The Loves of Letty'
It certainly is not a satisfactory vehicle for Miss learns a lesson in her latest Goldwyn production at the
Frederick and at no time did she reach the height of blank theater."
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Very Human and Humorous Picture Dealing With the Lady-Parasite
Ethel Clayton in
"THE THIRTEENTH COMMANDMENT"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR Robert G. Vignola
AUTHOR Rupert Hughes
SCENARIO BY Alice Eyton
CAMERAMAN James C. Van Trees
AS A WHOLE Moderately entertaining picture
dealing with women who look upon men as
slaves for their support.
STORY Adapted from Red Book Magazine
serial.
DIRECTION Very natural; has registered all
points very well with good touches of humor
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Registers very well as selfish girl who
eventually wakes up to the fact she is a burden
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Few but sufHcient
INTERIORS Mostly New York apartment stuff
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY Awakening of sel-
fish girl who proves herself capable as busi-
ness woman.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,721 feet
Rupert Hughes must have had a lot of fun slamming
the fair sex when he wrote "The Thirteenth Com-
mandment." He painted most of them as parasites
living off their fathers or husbands and generally ad-
hering to "their places in the home" without doing
much in return. The heroine of his story eventually
woke up, however, and proved herself able to earn her
living before she married.
The story has been very well developed and brought
out on the screen what with the capable treatment it
has received from both scenarist and director and will
probably register very satisfactorily before most aud-
iences and particularly before those composed of mar-
ried folk who will see the humorous side of the story
as well as its darts of truth.
Daphne Kipp daughter of a slaving father and a
mother who never heard of the thirteenth command-
ment "thou shalt not spend more than thou earnst"
is engaged to a man she believes rich but turns out
to be poor. This she discovers after he has taken her
to dinner and walked her home as he didn't have
money enough for a taxi. This is a most human and
humorous sequence.
Daphne realizes that it is up to her to prove that
she can earn her own living and, after a trial on the
stage in which she proves a miserable failure (another
human and humorous bit) she opens a store with a
friend for outfitting brides. This proves a success
and when her fiance finally comes to her and says he
has enough money to marry, she greets him with the
remark that she also has.
The lives of Daphne's brother and his extravagant
wife are interwoven with this action and their many
conflicting scenes furnish more food for thought and
smiles. In fact there is much that is human about
"The Thirteenth Commandment." Bits keep crop-
ping out throughout.
Miss Clayton fairs happily with the role of Daphne
and her supporting cast is competent throughout in-
cluding Charles Meredith, Monte Blue, Anna Nilsson,
Irving Cummings, Winter Hall, Lucille Ward and
Arthur Maude.
A Great Subject for Advertising to the Married Folks
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You certainly ought to be able to frame some at-
tractive advertisments for this picture and there is
no reason why it shouldn't get over very well with
most all audiences. Advertise it as a picture "For
married people and those about to be married" and
use some catch lines embracing the so-called thir-
teenth commandment and also take a slap at the ladies
with such a line as "Showing up that class of married
women who consider their husbands only when it
comes to the pocket-book." It won't offend, and more-
over it will attract and attract even those women.
Treat the picture lightly for it has many laughs
mixed in with its truths and touches of comedy in
exploiting it will help. Of course feature the name
of Rupert Hughes, the author, and the fact that the
story once ran serially in the Red Book. And then
with the name of Ethel Clayton and the interest-
arousing title of the picture, you ought to have a
box office combination hard to beat.
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Sand (William S. Hart) 5
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Young Mrs. Winthrop (Ethel Clayton) 5
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The Last Straw (Buck Jones)... 5 2/1/20
Artec Productions
As a Man Thinks (Leah Baird) 5 4/20/19
The Volcano (Leah Baird) 6 8/17/19
The Capitol (Leah Baird) 6 12/21/19
Cynnthia-on-fhe-Minnute (Leah Baird)
Robert Brunton Productions
A White Man's Chance (J. Warren Kerrigan) . .5.
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5..
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrigan)5..
National — Billie Rhodes Productions
The Blue Bonnet (Billie Rhodes) 6.
. 4/20/19
12/14/19
8/31/19
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazimova Productions
The Red Lantern 7 5/4/19
The Brat 7.... 9/14/19
Stronger Than Death 6.... 1/18/20
GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP.
star Series Productions
Jubilo (Win Rogers) 5 12/14/19
The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5. . . .
Flames of the Desert (Geraldine Farrar) 7 11/9/19
Toby's Bow 5.... 12/28/19
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Lombardi, Ltd. (Bert Lytell) 6.... 9/28/19
Please Get Married (Viola Dana) 6 11/9/19
Fair and Warmer (May Allison) 6 10/19/19
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6.... 12/28/10
The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6.... 1/25/20
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6.... 1/11/20
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6.... 2/1/20
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) . ..6..,.
Release
Date
Doc.
7
Deo.
14
Doo.
21
.T;iii.
4
J Mil.
11
Jan.
18
Feb.
O
Feb.
o
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
Length
Reels Reviewed
Brothers Divided (Franlj Keenan) 5 1/4/20
Tlie A-Ii-C of Love (Mae Murray) 6 12/14/19
The Prliioe and Bettv (Wm. Desmond) 5 12/14/19
Mv Husband's Other Wife (Sylvia Breanicr)..6 12/21/19
FightinK (.'ressy (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/19
The Web of Deceit (Dolores Cassinelli) 6.... 1/4/20
Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) ii 1/18/20
Respectable by Proxy (Sylvia Breamer, Robt.
Gordon) 6.... 2/1/20
KINOGRAMS
American Film Co., Inc.
Yvonne From Paris (Mary Miles Minter)..».. .5..
The Tiger Lily (Margarita Fisher) 5..
This Hero Stuff (William Russell) 5..
Eve in Exile (Charlotte Walker) 7..
The Valley of Tomorrow (Wni. Russell) 5..
7/6/19
7/20/19
7/27/19
12/14/19
1/18/20
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7. . . . 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles MinterJ. . . .6.... 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Blnney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of the Yellow Room Lorin Baker,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
Elton) 6 10/26/19
Specials
ROBERTSON-COLE
The Open Door 6 10/19/19
The Broken Butterfly 6 10/26/19
The Beloved Cheat«r 5 11/16/19
SUPERIOR PICTURES
December Releases
Seeing It Through (Brentwood Prod.) .
Beckoning Roads (Bessie Barriscale) ...
The Tong Man (Sessue Hayakawa)
..5.
...5.
...5.
January Releases
Haunting Shadows (H. B. Warner) 5.
The Third Generation (Brentwood) 5.
The Beggar Prince (Sessue Hayakawa) 5.
The Luck of Geraldine Laird (Bessie Barriscale)5.
12/28/19
12/14/19
l/lS/20
1/25/20
2/1/20
2/1/20
L.. J. Selznick Enterprises
SELZNICK PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
The Woman God Sent (Zena Keefe) 5 •
Footlights and Shadows (Olive Thomas) 5
The Imp (Elsie Janis) 5
Sooner or Later (Owen Moore) 5
His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (Elaine Haramerstein) . .5 1/18/20
The Broken Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5
A Regular Girl (Elsie Janis) 5 11/30/19
Piccadillv Jim (Owen Moore) 5 2/8/20
The Glorious Lady (Olive Thomas) 5 11/9/19
Sealed Hearts (Eugene O'Brien) 5....
The Country Cousin (Elaine Hammerstein) . .5 12/14/19
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
She Loves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6..
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5.
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7..
A Scream in the Night (Special Cast) 6.
Faith of the Strong (Mitchell Lewis) 6.
The Isle of Conquest (Norma Talmadge) 6.
1/11/20
12/21/19
12/7/19
10/26/19
9/21/19
11/9/19
NATIONAL PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
Blind Y'outh (Special Cast) 5.
Just a Wife (Special Cast) 5.
Release
Date
Dec.
liength
Reels
Reviewed
Every T\iesday and Saturday.
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
When the Clouds Roll By (Fairbanks) 1/4/20
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Her Game (Florence RecdJ 5....
The Eternal Mother (Florence Reed)
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 12/28/19
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jewel Features
Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6.
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips). .8.
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7.
11/16/19
8/24/19
10/19/10
Universal Features
The Brute Breaker (Frank Mayo) 6 11/23A9
The Rider of the Law (Harry Carey) 6 10/12A9
The Trembling Hour (Helen Eddy) 6 10/19/19
His Divorced Wife (Monroe Salisbury) 5 11/9/19
Under Suspicion (Forrest Stanley-Ora Carew) 5 11/23/19
Lasca (Edith Roberts-Prank Mayo) 5 11/23/19
A Gun Fighting Gentleman (Harry Carey) 6 11/30/19
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5 12/7/18
The Day She Paid (Franeelia Billington) 5 12/14/19
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/25/20
Marked Men (Harry Carey) 5 12/21/19
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
VITAGRAPH
In Honor's Web (Harry Morey) 5.... 11/9A9
A Fighting Colleen (Bessie Love) 5 11/16/19
The Black Gate (Earle Williams) 5
The Combat (Anita Stewart) 5
The Golden Shower (Gladys Leslie) 5 12/21/19
The Tower of Jewels (Corinne Griffith) 5 1/11/20
The Darkest Hour (Harry Morey) 5....
Pegeen (Bessie Love) 5
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5 1/18/20
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5 2/1/20
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) 5
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5. . . . 2/1/20
Special Productions
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce)...
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith)
The Vengeance of Durant (Alice Joyce) .
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce)
.6.
.6.
.6.
11A6A9
11/9/19
12/14/19
1/18/20
SHORT REEL RELEASES
Frohnian Amusement Co.
January Releases
Gemini Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1
All Wrong Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1....
The Heart of Texas (Texas Guinam) 2
Spirit of Cabin Mine (Texas Guinan) 2....
C. L. Chester
January Releases
No Coma in Acoma 1.
The People in White 1.
The Simple Life 1.
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1.
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Distributed Through Republic Exrhances
Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5....
Girl of the Sea (Williamson Sub. Prod.) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) 5
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
Doro 5. . . . 12/28/19
Dad's Girl (Jackie Saunders) 5....
The Gift Supreme 5
The Only Way Trail (Edythe Sterling) 5....
Mothers of Men 5....
FAMOUS PLAYERS
January Releases
A Lady's Tailor (Sennett) 2.
After the Circus (Briggs) 1.
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1.
February Releases
COMEDIES
Ten Dollars or Ten Days (Mack Sennett)
Hoodooed <De Havens)
Date Keels Reviewed
BURTON HOLACES TRAYDL SBRDSS
Belsiam Smiles Ag:aiii 1
Filming: Ferocions Foremosans 1
Parisian Faces and Figures 1
Oriental College Boys and Co-eds 1
The Yankee Watch on the Rhine 1
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINB
Famous Women in Worlds Work 1
Mnsenm Mysteries 1
The Lure of Fashion 1
On the Job With Grandpa 1
Growth of the North American Continent 1
Release I^engrth
Date Reels Reviewed
COMEDIES
AU Lit Up (Snub Pollard) l
Getting His Goat (Snub PoUard) 1
Waltz Me Around (Snub Pollard) 1
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
January Releases
Wrong Again 2
Neck and Neck t
February Releases
Passing the Buck 2
Can You Beat It 2
UNIVERSAL
January Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery IS to 16 each 2
Lion Man. 2 to 6 each 2
COMEDIES
Sweet Fatootie (Lyons-Moran) 1
Adam and Eve a la Mode 2
Some Shimmiers (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Baby DjU Bandit 2
Naughty Lions and Wild Men 2
The Sweet Dry and Dry (Lyons-Moran) 2
All for the Dough Bag 2
WESTERNS
The Jay Bird (Hoot Gibson) 2
West Is Best (Hoot Gibson) 2
February Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery, 17 and 18 (Finish) each t
The Lion Man, 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 1, 2, 3 each 2
•
COMEDIES
Ain't Nature Wonderful (Lyons-Moran) 1
Over the Ocean Wave t
Non-Skid Love (Lyons-Moran) 1
Good Little Brownie t
. Old Clothes for New (Lyons-Moran) 1
The Bull Thrower 2
New Screen Magazine, Nos. 61, 5Z, 63, 64 each 1
WESTERNS
The Prospector's Vengeance S
Kaintuck's Ward S
A Sagebrush Gentleman t
VITAGRAPH
January Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
The Church With an Overshot Wheel t
While the Auto Waits X
BIG V COMEDIES
Throbs and Thrills 2
Dames and Dentists 2
SERIALS
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno), 8 to 6 each 2
February Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
Telamachus Friend 2
The Dream j
BIG V COBEEDIES
Pipe Dreams and Prizes (Harry Mann) 2
Knights and Knighties (Montgomery and Rook) 2
SERIAL
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno) 7, 8, 9, 10 each 2
GOLDWYN
January Releases
Bray Pictographs, 419, 420, 421, 422 each 1
FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY
January Releases
Eventide 1
Bubbles 1
Just Kids 1
Taken With a Grain of Salt 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven) 2
Two Dollars Please 2
February Releases
Excess Baggage (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) .,, . 2
One Dollar Down (Neal Burns) 2
Bray Pictographs, 423, 424, 402 each 1
Ford Educationals, F186, F187, F188, F189 each 1
CAPITAL
January Releases
A Man's Creed (Neal Hart) 2
The Wilderness Man (Neal Hart) 2
My Girl Suzzanne 2
Bandit's Gold (Al Jennings) 2
An Outlaw's Alibi (Al Jennings) 2
February Releases
Boss of the Flying H (Neal Hart) 2
The Run Aways (Neal Hart) 2
When Outlaws Meet (Al Jennings) 2
Bandit's Heart (Al Jennings) 2
Screen Follies, 1 and 2 each 1
Oh Louise (Adolph Phillip) 2
PATHE
January Releases
Reviews 32 to 35 1
COMEDIES
From Hand to Mouth (Harold Lloyd) (released late
in Dec. ) 2
Why Go Home (Snub Pollard) 1
Slippery Slickers (Snub Pollard) 1
The Dippy Dentist (Snub Pollard) 1
SERIALS
Black Secret, 9 to 12 (Pearl White) each 2
The Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) each 2
Topics of the Day, 36 to 39 each 1
February Releases
SERIALS
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
The Black Secret (Pearl White and Walter McGrall)
18, 14, 15, 16 each 2
Topics of the Day, 40, 41, 42, 48 each 1
FOX
January Releases
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our NeU . .
On Strike
Shaking the Shimmy
The Rum Runners ,
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts . .
February Releases
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Sheriff Nell's Comeback
Her Naughty Wind ,
Her Private Husband
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
The Plumbers
"I'm Ringing Your Party"
Fisliing
Dead-Eye Jeff
The Sour Violin
REPUBLIC PICTURES
February Releases '
L. J. Selzniek Enterprises
Wm. J. Flynn Series (Herbert Rawlinson) 2
Judge Browne Series 2
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday ° |
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) 2
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude Selby) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) 2
Girls wm Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) S
Tlie Ciiamplon (Charles Chaplin) 2
Work (Charles Chaplin) 2
By the Sea (Charles Chaplin) 2
IVP Q-ll^fl-^C?
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Some Short Reels
"The Land of Opportunity," Republic
"Tlie Land of Opportunity." the Selznick Americaniza-
tion picture revealed liis weelf at four of the Broadway
picture liouses, provides a study of Abraham Lincoln ren-
dered by Ralph Ince that, to say the least, is interesting?.
The picture opens v^'ith a scene in a modern club where
Merton Walpole, a parlor Bolshevist, is decrying the state of
the nation's affairs. William, an old servant of the club,
tells him a story of Abraham Lincoln in the days of 1858
when he was a speaker and lawyer. How Lincoln refused
the request of his campaign managers and failed co move on
to the next town when he heard that a certain widow's son
was on trial for murder and how he defended him success-
fully on realizing his innocence, makes a human interest epi-
sode that was greeted with considerable apvilause by the
Rlalto spectators.
Mr. Ince's study of Lincoln is dignified and careful, and
as he has selected a period in his life considerably before the
time he was made President, he lays himself open io little
criticism.
The story. Avhile it is interesting and human, Iiaidly
preaches any gospel of Americanism or even faintly sug-
gests ii. excepting that Lincoln's character is eud)ofii'^d in
the production.
"Fifty=Fifty," Universal
Creditable situations, comedy and actions interwoven in
an acceptable story from the pen of Dorothy Lockport,
make this a worth-while western. Hoot Gibson plays the
lead, and is supported by Mildred Moore, who plays opposite
him, George Field, Tote Duero and others who do good work.
Alfred Latham cranked the camera and Reeves Bason, who
directed maintained a very fast tempo. Fault may be found
with the theme, which encourages mistrust in others, but
otherwise, this meets with all of the requirements of the
successful offerings of this sort- It possesses suspense, and
is otherwise up to the mark.
"Tropical Fish," Tyrad
Fish of the tropics are unfamiliar enough to justify their
being screened, and most of this, in spite of the fact that it
evidently has been made in some acquarium, has been
photographed well. They did, however, slip up twice. The
scenes at the start take the spectator to what is announced
as warm country, and then comes the plunge, showing the
fish in one of the rivers. It might have been easy to over-
look the bit of deception, until climbing perch were an-
nounced. These creatures, according to one of the titles,
move up proturberances. And that is where slip number
one occurs. Strings by which the fish are pulled up are
plainly visible, so much so, that it is really laughable. The
other shows the reflection of the cameraman in the glass.
With these two portions cut out, the reel can get by, be-
cause although many who see it will know just how they
secured the material, it is interesting and will hold atten-
tion. One of the "Wonders of Nature" series-
"Sheriff Nell's Comeback," Fox
Polly Moran returns to her favorite role of Sheriff Nell
in this two-reel Sunshine comedy, which is replete with ex-
cellently staged bits. A few , of the stunts offered may
lack originality, but there is so much new and clever stuff,
and a portion toward the close shot on the roofs of several
high buildings which is so effective, that the subject is cer-
tain to register. Some of the falls and stunts high in the
air have been screened so as to provide as many thrills as
possible and are truly remarkable. The scene in which the
entire police force receives the electric treatment, that in
which the coppers are blown into the street through a pneu-
matic tube, the chase high up and other parts all hold the
eye and make this a corking comedy.
"The Plumbers," Fox
Not only is the gag sprung at the end of this animated
Mutt and Jeff cartoon an old one, but much of it lacks real
comedy business. Some of the shots may be objected to.
The scene showing the woman taking her bath with Mutt,
unwillingly forced to look on, and others, are risque. More
care should be exercised, for stuff of that sort seldom meets
with approval. There are some laughs.
"The Sheriff's Oath," Universal
Hoot Gibson, who with Josephine Hill is co-starred in this
two-reel western, is not given the opportunity to engage In
the usual stunts given him, and the offering depends on the
suspense and pathos it possesses rather than on action. And
there is enough suspense, but some of the details connected
with the averted execution of Arthur Mackley are certainly
gruesome, and the atmosphere created decidedly unpleasant.
Burt S. Franks, in the role of villain, gives a creditable per-
formance and most of the others hold their ends up in good
style. Some of the stuff, however, is neither entertaining
nor gripping and should be curtailed.
"Koreaing Around Korea," Chester
One of the recent Chester releases, called "The People in
White." dealt with the Koreans. This is another reel shot
in Korea, as the title indicates, and is a satisfactory travel
offei-ing. Charles Hugo was the cameraman and his work
for the greater part is up to the mark. Included in the of-
fering are a nuptial ceremony, footage devoted to the people
at some of their work and matter of general interest.
"Runnin' Straight," Universal
Phillip Hubbard has written a story for Hoot Gibson that
takes him out of his usual element and places him in a role
quite unusual. Instead of being the good man who ulti-
mately routs the villain, he starts out as a newly-released
convict who is converted by a bar-room maid and agrees to
become honest. Art Flaven who directed handled the story
in good style and brought it to a near-climax which offered
a fine opportunity for something that could be called dif-
ferent. And they did turn out a conclusion that is different,
but so much so — so utterly inappropriate, that the finish is
unsatisfactory. The staging, the camera work and the rest
of the technical end of it is up to the mark, in spite of a few
slight slips, and the story moves along well until the end is
approached, when it peters out.
"Majic Clay," Prizma — Republic
Factories are usually dismal places, and seldom present a
pleasing appearance without, and more seldom within.
Overlooking Cincinnati, however, there is the Rookwood
Pottery, which not only presents a spectacle pleasing to the
eye outwardly, but is just as neat inside. There, the artistic
manner in which skilled hands fashion the delicate vases —
the manner in which they seem to grow from small heaps
of clay to the finished works of beauty is shown. At times
there is a bit of fringe apparent, but the coloring is unusually
good most of the time, and the photography, attended to by
George E. Stone, also meritorious. The closing shots show-
ing the various completed vases, painted in various colors,
are quite fascinating.
"Save Me Sadie," Christie
Hokum and more or less mild slapstick comedy makes up
this Christie production, featuring Eddie Barry, and includ-
ing in the cast Helen Darling, Fay Lemport, Earl Rodney,
Edith Clarke and others. From almost the very start to the
finish, the various incidents draw laughs in profusion. The
situations are clever, the bits of business funny and woven
properly into the story, the theme satisfactory and the man-
ner in which the offering has been screened suitable. Almost
any audience will consider it funny.
"Broadway Will Be Broadway," Chester
Richard Halt cranked the camera for this Chester reel,
which takes the spectator along one of the South American
rivers, and then has a considerable portion of ii dealing with
sheep. The production lags somewhat in places, but in the
latter potriou has much that appeals, the spectacle of the
flock of sheep will hold attention. It is a sort of combina-
tion of scenic and travel offering and one that should get a
good-sized amount of booking.
A Prescription
TO THE PRODUCER OF
SHORT SUBJECTS
COMEDIES
EDUCATIONALS
SCENICS
NOVELTIES
WISHING TO REACH THE
DISTRIBUTOR
EXHIBITOR OR
STATE RIGHT BUYER
EFFICIENTLY
EVERY DAY
OF THE YEAR
AND AT COMPARATIVELY
SMALL COST
We Recommend— At Brief Intervals
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''A TEST WILL TELL"
Short Reels
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"Aids to Cupid," Prizma^Republic
Orjissc, a small town in Kraiict>, s])t'c'ializ('s in the manii-
facturiny: of pcrfinncs. there being sixty factories where
scented li(iuids are produced there according to a caption on
tliis reel, and rose petal caudy. This includes several out-
door shots, which app>ar somewhat dull due to lack of
proper lighting. It has. however, a goodly amount of foot-
age that is colored well, and the subject matter is of suf-
ficient interest to get it by.
"Held Up for the Makins," Universal
More comedy than usual, and a full-sized amount of
action, place this two reel western, in which Hoot Gibson
has thr fe.ituied role, in the meritorious class. In houses
playing offerings of this sort, it should secure booking, for
although it is not the sort of picture that the large houses
ma.y be expected to play, it should satisfy audiences which
like short westerns, youngsters mainly. The story centers
about a tobacco famine in a western town, and when the
weed is finally shipped, a young and luckless fellow holds
up the stage, mistaking it for gold. In the end, the fury
of the folks is aroused and Hoot Gibson, by distributing
the little sacks of tobacco over the scenery diverts the
attention of those who could lay rude hands on the brother
of the girl he loves. It ends when he kisses her at the
point of a gun.
"My Dog Pal," Universal
Brownie, styled "the wonder dog" is a clever canine, and
does some credital)le work in this two reeler. The human
characters also do much that is funny, but there is too
great a quantity of material that is not really laughable.
At the start, there is a very clever bit which shows a
goat eating an old man's lengthy beard. After that, there
is little of any real value. Just a fair comedy.
"Can You Beat It," Hall Room Boy Comedies
Comedy business that is out of the ordinary, and a reason-
ably good story are what will put this two reeler over. If
it had a goodly amount of rapid action in addition, it would
probably be a sure fire hit, but it is to be regretted that it
is lacking therein. In addition, the lightings and photo-
graphy in a few places are not fully up to the mark, and
this has to rely on the fact that it is unusual In many
respects to hold its own. At the start, the scene in which
the taller of the boys clips the hair of his partner with
the aid of a bowl draws a laugh. The bit where the boys
with the aid of a net, manage to collect some coins that
are being tossed into the water for boys to duck for is also
original, as are several others. In the part devoted to the
magic, there is not so miich new stuff, but some of it is
funny, and it has been screened so as to provoke some
mirth. This is not up to the standard set in some of the
better Hall Room Boy releases, but it is an acceptable
comedy.
"A Wild Night," Universal
In Joe Martin, the trained ape. Universal has an asset.
The animal possesses an unusual amount of natural intel-
ligence, performs his different stunts in a manner that sug-
gests thought rather than the following of a routine, and
injects the element of novelty into the two reel comedies
in which he is the center of attraction. In this production,
in addition to Joe, they have a lion which does quite a
bit of work, and an elephant also appears, adding color
to the two reeler. As far as the story is concerned, this
does not rise very much above the ordinary, and the portion
in which the lion appears has been drawn out a trifle longer
than was wise. Al Santell who produced it, has seen to
it that a sufficient variety of bits of business was furnished
the stellar performer, and this makes "A Wild Night" worth
while. The scenes in which Joe Martin consumes a large
(luantity of punch, is angered by his reflection in a mirror,
proixises to a stout woman, plays checkers and others are
all funny.
"The Song of the Paddle," Educational
So far, each one of the new series of Robert C Bruce
scenics has been a commendable offering. This one, how-
ever, shows a falling off as far as the choice of material
is concerned. Certainly, it lacks the natural beauty of the
others. Until almost the very end, the scenes selected are
not svich as to draw exclamations from an audience. There
is much that fascinates in the course of the canoe which is
followed throughout, and the few closing shots, taken
towards the sun, are really praiseworthy. Unfortunately,
however, there is too much that is dull, and the atmosphere
(l\u-ing a great part of the piece is not very gratifying.
"India, Land of Mystery," Educational
Rducational's "Library De Luxe" releases, hand-colored
issues, have not been such as to cause great enthusiasm
at times. In this one, fault may also be found with the
tinting in places, but its good points overshadow its bad
ones by a wide margin. At the start, there are shots of
some of the temples, and one portion devoted to the gather-
ing of water-lilies that holds attention, although the color-
ing of the sky is rather poor. After that there are more
bits of real merit, and some stuff concerning the shooting
of a pair of crocodiles. The closing portion, in which several
kittens and a pair of pups figure, will appeal of course.
If you cannot use the entire reel, you should be able to
use the latter portion. One of the best of this series, tells
the story of the production.
"The Heart Snatcher," Sunshine^Fox
There is nothing greatly unusual about this two reeler
from the Sunshine studios. It has the usual number of
gags, some old and some new, a little less than the alotted
slapstick plot, and is played appro])riately by .Tack Cooper,
M:irvel Rea, Harry Booker. Bobbie Dunn and Kewpie Mor-
gan. Probably the best laugh in it is caused by the man-
handling of an old automobile. Parts of it fall off as it
goes over a rough road but they are all miraculously thrown
in place again by use of some clever trick camera work.
The windup brings in the usual chase which offers little
that is new. Altogether an average slapstick offering. Roy
Del Ruth and K. G. McLean directed while the latter also
took :\ hand !it the camera.
"Screenics," No. 3, Chester
Russian wolfhounds occujiy the screen in the first of the
two sections making up the third of Chester's "Scr3enios."
The title of that portion. "Barks and Skippers," is intended
to mislead, just as a bit of good-natured fun. In the part
thus titled, the dogs are shown making some really startling
leaps and in various attitudes. Oliver Ilerford comments on
"Men. Monkeys and Human Beings" in the second portion,
which includes several rhymes and other humorous lits-
This is nj) to the standard of the other issues of the series.
"Fishing" Fox
A Mutt and Jeff comedy not as clever as the average
run of this series. Mutt and Jeff go fishing with Cicero,
Mutt's boy. While Jeff and Cicero are chasing a fish all
over the landscape. Mutt carries on a flirtation with a peach
in a bathing suit. Cicero comes along with a friendly
skunk and a good bit of comedy is derived from this animal.
Finally Cicero tells his ma about Mutt's flirtations while
an officer brings the little fellow to grief for fishing on
private grounds.
"Moosing the Kipaws," Chester.
Canada has much inspiring territory. It has spots where
the tall evergreens, rising against backgrounds of swiftly
moving streams, furnish scenes that are impressive and
beautiful. Using a search for a moose as an excuse for
wandering up into the Dominion, and screening some cork-
ing water stuff. Chester, with Willard Vander Veer, acting
as cameraman, has turned out one of his best scenics in a
long while. It includes some very unusual shots of un-
tamed white-tailed deer, a moose, and other bits, that should
make it worth your while to see it when you need anything
of this sort.
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Pathe Review, No. 38
Five parts make up this Pathe Review, which lacljs any
pai-ticular portion that stands out or is of unusual interest.
It opens with a tinted scenic part, follows with some footage
dealing with ants, a section concerning river lights, a col-
ored slow motion study in which a well, groomed horse occu-
pies the center of the screen and a modern Egyptian dance
interpreted by Madame Zamura. It hits an even pace and
does not differ very much fr6m some of the recent Pathe
reviews.
"Waltz Me Around," Pathe
Each new Snub Pollard release includes new and funny
bits of business, is screened in good style and shows the
star working with enough enthusiasm, but the weakness evi-
dent so often before in this series is again apparent here.
The production lacks a srrong plot and the various bits,
which are at times laughable, are not sufficiently clever to
place this in the hit class. Pollard is funny as the driver
of the van, with his darkey compatriot and a goat on the
vehicle accompanying him. A considerable part shows a
dancing school, with imconventionally attired damsels, but
here there is not very much novelty. As a whole, it is just
a bit better than the average one reel comedy.
Bray Pictograph, 423, Qoldwyn
Bray Pictograph, No. 423, has three parts of more than
usual interest. Opening it is a portion devoted to the for-
mation' of dew, including several interesting shots, through
magnifying apparatus. Gntzon Borglum, famous sculptor,
is shown at work in the second part, which also includes
scenes showing some of his works, now coijipleted. The
Debut of Thomas Cat, announced as the world's first color
cartoon on a caption, closes and is out of the ordinary and
should go well in houses attended by youngsters. The col-
oring has been done fairly well and adds value.
"Screen Follies," No. 5, Capital
F. A. A. Dahme and Louis Seel, who are turning out the
Screen Follies for Capital, in producing issue No. 5, have
seen to it that some of the women drawn have more drapery
on their persons than in some of the preceding reels, and
have bolstered the offering generally to the extent that it is
now in shape to draw laughter. Some of the stuff is very
funny, the entire reel distinctly novel, as are all of these
issues, and as a whole, ready to go into the moderate-sized
houses and create a good impression.
"Pennywise," Priznia=Republic
Not very long ago. several short Prizma subjects were
presented at the Capitol. These were novelties and were
not general releases. Now Prizma has taken some of these
bits and joined them together into an interesting reel, which
is colored splendidly throughout. It depicts some of the
uses of wax that are somewhat uncommon, those shown
being bead making, and coating of vases. Fashioning a
lamp from paper, making artificial flowers and a few other
occupations are also shown. Ordtnarily, there would be
nothing unusual about such an offering, but this is colored
so as to hold the eye.
"Bedlam," Gaiety Comedies
From the very start, the photography and camera work
of this reel are of xceptional merit. It includes numerous
long shots that have been screened so as to hold the eye.
The story starts out as though it were going to be a riot,
and it is funny enough, until the very finish, when after
Idacing Billy Fletchr, featured with Vera Reynolds, in a
situation that possesses many possibilities the film is wound
up in a manner that will give one cause to think they
didn't make the best of the opportunity. There are some
minor incogruities, and in the portion, where what has
happened before is reproduced on the screen within the
theater, they go too much into detail. That slows it up
a bit, but taken as a whole, the offering measures up to a
sufllciently high standard to get over.
"On the Inside," Dooley Comedies — Tyrad
Due to the lack of a novel plot and really novel situations,
what would otherwise be an acceptable comedy fails to
score in a number of places. Johnny Dooley, who is starred
and furnishes most of the fun while disguised as an old
maid, engaged to chapcrone three girls, carefully guarded by
a jealous father, works ardently and the girls are attractive.
It is just a fair two reeler that will get by in some of the
smaller houses, but is not sufficiently out of the ordinary to
go over in the better theaters.
Monkey Shines," Christie
Eddie Barry, is featured together with Earl Rodney and
Helen Darling in a fairly clever comedy, built on the
"Monkey Gland" theory, the granted glands causing both
Barry and his ancient wife to cut capers and embark on
a second honeymoon. Most of it is rube comedy and hokum,
in which Barry is prominent. It is slapstick stuff combined
with an acceptable theme and should satisfy the average
audience.
"A Saphead's Sacrifice," Gaiety Comedies
Included in this Gaiety reel are many incidents and bits
of business that are funny and well acted by Billy Fletch-
er, featured with Vera Reynolds, and another performer,
not credited. The scenes wherein Fletcher, and the Ken-
tucky . colonel occupy ' accidentally the same bed, are un-
usually funny, and the portion devoted to Fletcher's esca-
pade with the bass violinist, includes some stuff that will
draw laughter. There is a weakness in the plot as far as
the girl is concerned, she being left out of the story after
the early part of the picture, but as it is, the piece pos-
sesses a considerable quantity of laugh-provoking bits that
discount its faults and make it worth while.
"Ruined by Love," Gaiety Comedies.
George Ovey has been provided with a very thin theme
in this reel, the conclusion of this hinging largely on the
fact that the name of one of the girls in the story is
Chlorine, and a play on that word extricates him from a
dismal situation. It has some funny material and one bit
of trick photography, but little of it is out of the ordinary
and the material does not often give reason for mirth.
"It Takes a Crook," Christie.
Dorothy Devore and Jimmy Harrison are featured in a
Christie one reeler that arouses interest at the start and
has several creditable situations. It all centers about a pair
of supposed crooks, male and female, after removing their
respective valuables, find each other out and fall in love.
There is also another romance, between their assistants,
which is not reallyl important enough to occupy the space
given it, and the conclusion .is not very logical. But it has
much really humorous material, enough, in fact, to enable
the offering to register a number of laughs.
"Ducks," Christie.
Built about a very conventional plot, with only one or
two novel twists that are actually of minor importance, this
Christie offering is not likely to cause any great enthusiasm.
Earl Rodney and Helen Darling are featured in it, and while
their work is satisfactory enough, neither is called upon to
do anything out of the ordinary. The weakness of the
theme of the offering will prevent it from getting very far,
for from almost the beginning, the finish is quite obvious-
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"A Call Loan," Vitagraph
Stories in which feminine characters do not appear do
not as a rule adapt themselves any too well for screen pro-
duction. In filming this O. Henry story, however, Vita-
graph has turned out a very satisfactory offering, which
has a capable cast and holds attention from beginning to
end. The conclusion does come rather suddenly, as do all :
of O. Henry's, but the general lerit of the tale, the capable I
cast and commendable produc Ion values all serve to put '
this in a class with the best of the two reelers of this
series. It possesses sentiment, one great thrill, and leads
up to a rather sudden, but well brought out climax.
"In Higher Spheres," Ford=Qoldwyn
Starting with a mountain scenic, this Ford release has its
last 300 feet or so devoted to the making of women's hosiery.
The section at the start has much that is of high order and j
is somewhat better than the average scenic oft'ering. What I
follows furnishes a rather sharp contrast to it and is con- |
ventional industrial stuff.
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Exhibitors Back StoU
Decide Goldwyn's Stand Does Not
Warrant British Support
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
London, England — The eagerly
awaited reply of Goldwyn to Jeffrey
Bernerd's allegations regarding _ the
Goldwyn-Stoll contract has arrived
here.
A private meeting of the Council
jf Kinematograph Renters' Society
was held at which the entire corre-
spondence of the Stoll interests with
joldwyn was gone over. The Coun-
•.il voted to support Bernerd unqual-
fiedly.
A sub-committee was appointed to
neet the Cinematograph Exhibitors'
Association and as a result of that
neeting Stoll was pledged the as-
ociation's support.
The Goldwyn rejoinder to Stoll's
harges places emphasis on the fact
hat the former contracted for 12
roductions, while Bernerd main-
ains that the contract called for 18.
)n that basis, according to Bernerd,
e made his contract with the Brit-
sh exhibitors.
Goldwyn maintains that the con-
ract could not have called for 18,
ince the last six were not yet com-
leted when Bernerd was not in
Few York.
To offset Goldwyn's stand, Ber-
erd states that he actually saw the
x productions in a theater in New
ork, although Goldwyn stated they
I'ere not completed. Bernerd says
|e has in his possession a cablegram
om_ Mr. Goldwyn which actually
entions that 18 productions were
eluded in the deal.
Bernerd claims to have in his pos-
ission two contracts which were
awn up while he was in New York.
He says the first did not contain
clause which would prevent him
om getting the six productions
ound which the controversy
nees.
The other, says Bernerd, was
■awn up at a later date and con-
med the obiectionable clause. This
'rnerd refused to sign.
Roach Sails for London
Lewis Roach. formerly with
jansstlantic Films Corp. of Amer-
i sailed for London on the Adria-
[ on Saturday.
Feist Returns
Felix Feist of Goldwyn returned
New York Saturday morning from
extensive trip through the Middle
1 Far \yest. He cancelled his
uthern trip, however, and returned
mediately to New York.
Charles Ray, who has begun work on a series of First National attrac-
tions, the first of which will be George M. Cohan's unique comedy-
drama," "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," presented by Arthur S.
Kane. — Advt.
Famous Players at Capitol
The Capitol Theater has booked
"Black Is White," a Dorothy Dalton
subject produced by Famous Play-
ers for the week beginning March
7.
This is the first Paramount Art-
craft production to play that thea-
ter and the news that the booking
had been made caused some specula-
tion on Saturday.
It was rather generally taken that
the move had no special significance
only so far as it indicated the scar-
city of independent productions in
the market.
Luncheon To-morrow
A number of prominent film men
will attend a luncheon to be giver
to-morrow by W. G. Faulkner, sent
here by Lord Northcliflfe to. investi-
gate the American film industry.
The luncheon will be at the Astor.
Melville E. Stone, general manager
of the Associated Press will preside
Prominent Englishman Here
Fordyce Jones, a prominent Eng-
lish film man is in New York, stop-
ping at the McAlpin. Mr. Jones has
plans under way for the erection of
four modern theaters in England
and is here to look over the methods
of running the big American the-
aters.
He shortly leaves for a trip
through the Middle West to look
over theaters in that section.
Loew Stock Listed
The New York Stock Exchange
has admitted to list temporary cer-
tificates numbering 42,857 of the cap-
ital stock of Loew's, Inc.
The listing is a temporary one be-
cause of the fact that the bank note
companies are so far behind in
printing permanent issues that a
temporary stock is first admitted
and the permanent as soon as the
printing is completed.
Goldwyn in Antipodes
Aaronson Leaves Shortly to Estab-
lish Organization There
Goldwyn intends establishing its
own organization in Australia.
A. L. Aaronson, former Western
manager for the organization, will
leave San Francisco March 16 for
Sydney, where he will take offices.
He will leave New York for San
Francisco about March 1.
Selznick sent several people to
Australia several months ago to es-
tablish there.
Griffith Goes to Detroit
Walter Griffith, who handled the
exploitation for Select in New Ha-
ven, was in New York Saturday be-
fore leaving for Detroit, where he
will serve in a similar capacity.
Gaumont Expected
It is expected that M. Gaumont,
head of the company that bears his
name, will shortly visit America.
He is now in France.
The Gaumont offices admitted that
there was a possibility of his coming
here, but stated that no definite date
had been set for the visit. Gau-
mont's last trip was in 1915.
F. P. Denies Report
Nathan Friend, speaking for Fam-
ous Players, stated on Saturday that
there was nothing to the report that
the Famous Players industrials and
educationals had been sold to Harry
Levey, manager of the Universal's
Industrial Department. Mr. Friend
said:
"There is absolutely nothing to
that report."
Asked whether Famous would con-
tinue its Industrial Department,
Friend stated:
"We are in business now, in a
very healthy state. We certainly
intend continuing."
Lee Starts Trip
Joe Lee left yesterday on his first
organization trip for Educational.
Lee will cover all the important cit-
ies in the South and Middle West
for the purpose of establishing ex-
changes. I
He expects to be gone six weeksj
and will visit New Orleans, Atlan^
ta, Richmond, Dallas, Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, St. Louis
and Kansas City.
E. W. Hammons of Educational
is understood to have signed a num-
ber of exchange managers who have
held important posts with some of
the larger distributing organizations.
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In the Courts I
The Appellate Division of the |
Supreme Court has reversed a deci-
sion of the lower court denying an
injunction for the Standard Shde
Corp. against George Appell the
Broadway Slide Co., and the b,xcel-
sior Illustrating Co. In deciding
that the plaintiff is entitled to an in-
junction^ the Appellate Division de-
cided that Appell sold his business
of manufacturing slides to tUt "yi^-in-
tiff and in doing so he agreed that
he would not engage in a similar
business with any competitor for
five years. The court rules that
whether he engages in such a busi-
ness as principal or only employee
he violates the covenant and the
court will enjoin such violation.
In the suit of Sidney Reynolds
against John A. Forney the defend-
ant has filed an answer in the Su-
preme Court admitting that plaintiff
was an officer of the Supreme Pic-
tures, Inc., and that he was a direc-
tor of A. Harry Moore & Co., but
denies that he was the owner of the
story, "Brewster's Mysterious Mil-
lions," and denies all other allega-
tions.
New Exchange for Des Mones
Des Moines, Iowa— The Midwest
Film Corp., has been organized with
a capital of $50,000. Harry H.
Mitchnick, assistant treasurer of the
Orpheum, heads the concern, and
Jack Lester, treasurer of that the-
ater, is secretary-treasurer, T. Bas-
sett occupying the position of vice
president.
A Great Revival of
MACK SENNETT'S
Biggest Comedy Success
"Tillie's
Punctured Romance*'
Levinson Tries Producing
Cleveland, O.— Morris Levinson
who has been associated with War-
ner Brothers since their advent in
the picture business, has left the dis-
tributing end and will be associated
with them in California hereafter,
in the producing branch.
Another Turner and Dahnken House
San Francisco, Cal.— Turner and
Daahnken have acquired a suitable
site for their new $600,000 house.
Report Crawfords to Build
Topeka, Kansas— Reported that L.
M. and Roy Crawford have taken
an option on a site for a new house
at 6th and Kansas Ave. The cost
ot construction is estimated at $200,-
000.
Guts and Flashes
Agnes Egan Cobb, sales and pub-
licity manager for Schomer-Ross
productions has been ill for ten days
with grippe.
Marjorie Daw, J. Barney Sherry
and Wesley Barry, have been' loaned
by Marshall Neilan to Maurice
Tourneur who will use them in a
forthcoming feature.
Thomas Meighan arrived in New
York Friday.
Constance Binney has finished her
second Realart, "The Stolen Kiss.
H. A. Spanuth, president of the
Commonwealth Pictures Corpora-
tion of Chicago has purchased the
Cook County rights on the feature
"Alma, Where Do You Live?' from
the California Motion Picture En-
terprises. The states of Illinois,
outside of Cook County^ Indiana
and Michigan will be handled by
Ernest E. Gagnon.
Fires at Bronx Theaters
Fire caused $45,000 damage to the
Bronx Star, 171st St. and Third Ave.,
yesterday. The audience marched
out without any excitement.
Another fire at the Metropolitan,
142d St. and 3d Ave., caused slight
damage.
House Changes
Wagoner, Okla.— Fred Martin is
managing the Pastime which opened
recently.
Blackwell, Okla.— Dwight Schupi
of Tonka wa has purchased the Hart-
man interests in the Blackwell The
ater Co. and will manage that or
ganization's shows hereafter.
San Marcos. Tex— W. O. Wil
liamson, owner of the Nevv, and ;
road salesman for the Repubhc Dis
tributing Corp., of Dallas, startc
on a trip through his territory— tb
southwest last week.
Westerly, R. I.— The Princess o
the Potter Block, destroyed part!
by fire some weeks ago, will be in
proved materially when the procci
of rebuilding has been completed.
Nordheim, Tex.— The Dudersta'
Opera House has been leased 1
Emil December for 1920.
Gillett, Ark.— Cleve Sweeney. ,
Nady, Ark., has purchased the Pri
cess from J. W. Furstenberg.
Blackwell Film Sold
Joseph Friedberg states that the
Carlyle Blackwell production made
in California recently has been dis-
posed of to one of the large distrib-
uting companies.
Dowling Leaves for California
Pat Dowling, of the Christie Film
Co., left for California on Saturday.
He will make a stopover in Ohio,
where he will meet friend wife.
Portland, Ore.— The Rivoli t
opened under the management of
Marshall Taylor and M. Huttersc
Goldwaithe, Tex.— T. L. Rahl 1
bought the Crown from Fred M
tin.
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West Lafayette, Ind.— The Str'.
has been reopened by the Hornb.
Amusement Co.
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"Pollyanna" Showm to Orphans
Washington, D. C— Orphans from
all institutions here were guests of
the Times at a special morning mat-
inee of "Pollyanna" at the Palace
Theater.
Neilan Takes New Studio Space
Hollywood — Marshall Ndlan has
leased one of the stages in the Hol-
lywood Studios, Inc., operated by
John Jasper, for a period of six
months. He will produce his next
picture there and at the end of that
time it is thought, Neilan will have
his own studio completed and ready
to operate.
Hempstead, Tex.— W. L. Mi
has taken over the Liberty wl
he purchased recently in the in
ests of the Gulf Amusement Co.
Birmingham, Ala.— The Bijou
Loew house, will have a $20,000
dition.
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Marie Dressier Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin Mack Swain
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Monday, February 16, 1920
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — It is reported that
A^illiam H. Crane has been engaged
o appear in Winchell Smith's first
production "The New Henrietta,"
vhich is to be directed by Arthur
fiosson and produced at the Doug-
as Fairbanks Studios.
Reginald Barker, well known di-
ector for Goldwyn and Clara Wil-
iams were married last week at
le home of the bride, 122 So. Ard-
lore, Los Angeles.
The next Mary Roberts Rhinehart
tory selected to produce at thte
oldwyn West Coast Studio as an
minent Authors Production is
impire Builders." It has been de-
ded that Cullen Landis will be en-
usted with the characterization of
J le boy's part.
The Santa Monica-Ocean Park
tiamber of Commerce met last
eek, when the question of building
>rii open air theater at the foot of
inney St., facing the ocean, was
rain taken up for final application.
\' is proposed to expend between
oi 50,000 and $500,000 on the theater,
,50 itoniobile park and band stand.
11 Edward Sloman, who is to direct
i,(;urning Daylight," has gone to
iintington Lake to look over pos-
)le locations for scenes of Metro's
tial Jack London production, for
C. E. Sluirtleff, Inc. Jackson Rose,
who has been engaged as camera-
man has filmed more than 300 pic-
tures during his career as a motion
photographer.
Working like a Dick Naiiler is
what William S. Hart is doing these
days in order to finish his current
picture. The feature, by the way,
is something of a departure for Hart,
inasmuch as it has an underworld
setting and is in no way a "wild
western."
The last two-reel comedy starring
Gale Henry on her contract with
Bulls Eye, has been shipped to New
York. It is titled "Heir-Loons."
Irene Rich, who plays a prominent
part in George Beban's latest pro-
duction "One Man in a Million" will
leave shortly for Santa Cruz to join
Will Rogers.
The "Hoodlum" and "Hearts O'
the Hills," are adaptations from the
pen of Bernard McConville, who
wrote Annette Kellerman's latest
story.
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The cast was completed this week
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Penalty," to be made as an Eminent
Authors Production under the di-
rection of Wallace Worsley. It in-
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Ethel Grey Terry, Milton Ross and
Edouard Trebaol.
Director Sidney Olcott started
work this week on filming the Rup-
ert Hughes story "Scratch My
Back," taking the first scenes in
San Francisco. T. Roy Barnes, He-
lene Chadwick, and Lloyd Whitlock
compose the cast so far selected.
Al. Green, director, has been se-
lected to guide Jack Pickford and
company through that star's next
vehicle, "The Double Dyed Deceiv-
er." He expects to start work in a
few days.
Trenton, N. J. — The South Orange
Theater Co. Capital, 100,000. In-
corporators: William B. Putnam,
George W. Jacobs and Edward R.
McGlynn.
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The Exploits of
Arsene Lupin,"
by Maurice Le Blanc.
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New Theaters
Wheatotx, Minn.— J. U Has-
brouck owns the Wheaton which
opened a short while ago.
Mitchell. S. D.— Royal Miller and
C. L. Pine own the New Lync,
which opened last week.
Lyons, N. Y.— A new house seat-
ing about 1,000 will be erected by
Mrs. Gertrude Richtey.
Caulsteo, N. Y.— Hugh Slawson
and Henry Walker will erect a house
on the site of the Bennett Hotel.
Fall River, Mass., The Rialto has
opened. Louis M. Boas is general
manager.
Brighton, Cal.— H. W. James and
J. H. Counter are backing the erec-
tion of a $35,000 house.
Cleveland, O.— The Funland haa
been opened here, after being com-
pletely redecorated and remodeled.
Ernest Rosenstein and C. J. Weber
arc managing the house.
Sterling, 111.— Construction, start-
ed two years ago, and halted be-
cause of financial difficulties, has
been continued on the new house,
which Mr. Berlin, of Rock Falls,
will manage.
Harrison, Ark.— J. K. Jones will
build a two story theater and office
building.
Quincy, Mass. — It has been de-
cided to call the Kincaid, the Quin-
cy. George A. Wardell, manager.
Marianna, Ark. — The Regent,
owned by R. T. Megibben has been
opened. It was erected at a cost of
$30,000 and seats 700.
Fort Dodge, la.— William John-
son has opened the New Rialto.
The house seats 1,000, and was built
at a cost of approximately $125,000.
Tacoma, Wash.— The Rcalart,
owned by R. R. Pratsch opened last
week. House is valued at $40,000
and is situated in South Tacoma,
Concord, N. H. — Jacob Conn, who
owns two houses here, leased to the
Manchester Amusement Co., has
purchased the Columbia block for a
new theater.
Chicopce, Mass. — Plans are being
drawn up for a new $25,000 house
at 232 Exchange St., to seat 1,000.
Zigmund Szartrowski owns it.
Westwood, N. J. — A house seat-
ing 550 and costing $30,000 will be
built by La Forest Hopper and
Adolph R. Kuehn.
Princeton, N. J. — There will be a
picture house seating about 1,000 at
Nassau and Vandevanter St.
Davenport, Iowa. — A house seat-
ing 1,000 will be built on the prop-
erty now occupied by the Har-Sen-
Art Airdome.
Says Building Laws Were Violated
Providence, R. I.— A formal com-
plaint has been entered against the
Colonial and Bijou by Building In-
spector Douglas.
Colleen Moore prepares the punch in the new Christie Special Comedy,
' Her Bridal Night-Mare." Al Christie is the producer. — Advt.
Loew to Build Birmingham Roust
Birmingham, Ala. — Edward G
Schiller, representing Marcus
Loew's southern interests is here
has issued a statement to the ef
feet that another Loew house would
be built. The Bijou is part ot thoi
Loew chain and was recently inrW
creased in size.
Will Put Tax Law to Test A
Kansas City, Mo.— Local exhibiji,
tors are awaiting the outcome c
the case against John B. Fitzpatricl
manager of the Shubert, a legitimat
house for refusing to pay the amus(
ment tax. The date set for thf,
hearing is to-day.
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Allied Amusements Limcheon
Chicago — The directors of the Al-
lied Amusements Asso. and the di-
rectors of the Chicago Theatrical
Managers Asso. held a luncheon at
the Morrison Hotel, last Friday to
celebrate the joining of the two or-
ganizations. The Theatrical Associ-
ation will be disbanded.
Supreme Pictures, Inc. Formed
Chicago, 111. — The firm of Linick
& Jacoby has been dissolved and
Fred Linick and H. O. Martin have
formed a partnership and will work
under the name of Supreme Pic-
tures, Inc. The Ziegfeld Theater
will be operated as before but the
new firm will turn its attention to
handling big features on the states
rights basis. They expect to an-
nounce the titles of the first tv^'O
features in a few weeks.
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Price 5 Centt
Must Furnish Bond
epublic To Thus Protect Rights of
Earl Carroll Regarding "12:10"
Republic Distributing will be com-
piled to furnish a bond to protect
le rights, as author, of Earl Car-
11 who originally applied for an
junction on the ground that he
-|as owner and author of "12:10."
In his decision Justice Bijur said:
am convinced that the plaintiff
the author and owner and a tem-
)r;iry injunction will be granted
less a bond is furnished and sat-
actory arrangement made subject
the approval of the court to ac-
rd him appropriate credit for his
)rk."
Briton N. Busch, president of Re-
blic was first informed of the
urt's decision by WID'S DAILY
sterday. He said that the bond
emed necessary by Judge Bijur
)uld be furnished.
- ; $5,000,000 Company Formed
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
over, Del. — The Corporation
st Co.'s local representatives
e put through a new $5,000,000
1 company known as the Reel-
ft Pictures Corp. The company
tes it will manufacture pictures
itild machines.
Kaiser Film Is Libellous
Tables reaching New York yester-
stated that the Kaiser film,
ich depicts the life of the former
peror, has been declared libel-
s by a Berlin court and for that
son all prints will be recalled
m active distribution.
few Films for Robertson Cole
Robertson Cole has purchased the
rlyle Blackwell film produced in
'ifornia a short time ago. It will
■ released as "The Third Woman"
1 has an all star cast,
'lie same company has secured an-
'>';er Beatriz Michelana film. It
E'The Flame of Hell-gate."
Pathe Makes Promotions
'athe has promoted Frank Hud-
<i to the managership of the At-
s(ta office and Jack Auselt at the
Iw Orleans office.
I rthur Miller is now superinten-
'•t of the Round Brook laborator-
Another Sign for Selznick
elznick Pictures will have a new
11 trie sign on the building at 727
cnth Ave. next door to the com-
^y's headquarters.
"Take me up to a floor I never worked on." And "Torchy" landed
another job. The first of the Charlie Burr's series of Sewell Ford's
stories. At the Strand this week. Produced by Master Films, Inc. — Advt.
Make Exhibitors Liable
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Harrisburg, Pa. — Attorney Gen-
eral William I. Swoope has handed
down a ruling to Dr. Ellis B. Ober-
holtzer. secretary of the Pennsyl-
vania Board of Censors making an
exhibitor liable to a fine or impris-
onment for exhibiting a film which
a state court may regard as im-
proper.
This ruling is effective despite the
action of the Censor Board who may
pass the film and sanction its use.
Zukor Talks About Salaries
Adolph Zukor, of Famous Play-
ers-Lasky contributes the leading
article to the current issue of "The
Street," a financial publication in
which he says the much spoken sal-
aries of the stars do not compare
with the cost of the films themselves.
Advertisers Meet To-Day
A special meeting of the Board of
Directors of the A. M. P. A. (Ad-
vertisers) will be held to-day at the
Claridge. Americanization work wiil
be discussed and planned. ^
Another Theater for Los Angeles
Los Angeles. — A theater and of-
fice building to cost $1,500,000 are
olaiined for Sixth and Olive Sts.
James Calney, said to represent
Eastern capitalists, is the sponsor
for the project.
The property is understood to be
held at $700,000.
Miller With Realart
The series of Charles Miller Prod,
being produced by Mayflower will
be distributed through Realart.
Florida Exhibitors Meet
(Svecial to WID'S DAILY)
Lakeland, Fla. — C. E. Kessnich.
Atlanta branch manager for Metro
cntetrained a large number of exhib-
itors here on Sunday.
Kessnich has done- considerable
work in aiding Florida exhibitors to
organize.
Lasky Off for Coast
Jesse L. Lasky left for California
on Saturday.
Park Touring Country
Byron Park, president of Photo-
play Libraries, Inc., selling agents
for the Park-Whiteside Prod., of
which "Empty Arms," is the first
has started a tour of the principal
cities.
Follows Park's itinerary for the
first half hour of his tour:
Monday. Feb. 2.3rd. Hotel Alexan-
dria, Los Angeles; Wednesday, Feb.
25th, Hotel St. Francis. San Fran-
cisco; Saturday, Feb. 28th, Multno-
mah Hotel, Portland, Ore.;' Mci-
dav, March 1st. New Washington
Hotel. Seattle; Thursday, March 4th,
Hotel Utah, Salt Lake; Saturday,
March 6th, Albany Hotel. Denver;
Monday. March 8th. Adolphus Hotel.
Dallas; Thursday, March 10th, Hotel
Muehlebach, Kansas City.
'River's End' Premiere
Initial Neilan Production Is Given
Showing Before Canadian Club
Marshall Xeilan's first independent
production, "The River's End," an
adaptation from James Oliver Cur-
wood's novel, was given its premiere
before 1,000 membesr and friends of
the Canadian Club last night in the
Grand Ball Room of the Biltmore.
The affair was formal.
The presentation was under the
supervision of Peter Gridley Smith,
of the Neilan organization. Imme-
diately following the dinner the hall
was dimmed and a special orchestra
offered a musical prelude in which
the song, "The River's End," was
sung by the author. Harold Hoch
from the stage, and by Frances Han-
sen from a balcony.
The projection was in charge of
Thomas G. Wiley and William
Smith, of the Nicholas Power Co.
Neilan Not Coming East
(B;/ Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Marshal Neilan did
not accompany Thomas H. Ince
who left for New York yesterday.
Neilan will probably not go to
New York before the summer.
Kremer Incorporates Exchange
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
.\lbany, N. Y.— The New York
Independent Master Films, Inc.. cap-
italized at $100,000, was chartered
hero yesterday. Incorporators are
F. Kren:er and two others.
This is the name of the local ex-
change which Victor Kremer will
operate for the New York territory.
Republic After Serials
Republic Distributing is reported
in the market for serials.
Ascher Prod. Formed
{By IFire to fVID'S DAILY)
.\lbany — .Ascher Prod, have been
formed here wnth a capital of $5,000.
G. A. Enright, J. L. Burke and S.
H. Hadley are the incorporators.
The above mentioned men are con-
nected with Hallmark where it was
stated yesterday that the new unit
has been formed to take over one
production.
The first print of "The Kentucky
Colonel" will arrive in New York
soon. It will have its premiere here
about March 1.
Pertinent PUBLICITY
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.
JMi
DAILV
Tuesday, February 17, 1920
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Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
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Quotations
Last
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Famou.s Players .— 71 73 71
Do, pfd 8754 87M 8734
Goldwyn 2SK 27 25i/4
Loew's, Inc 27 29 27
Triangle - 11/16
United rict. Prod. 11'^ 12 12
World Film 1
Butterfield's Regent at Flint opens
March 10 with pictures. The house
will seat 1,800. Jack Prescott is to
be in charoe.
New Orleans, La. — R. C. Florine
has succeeded Al Buning as man-
ager of the local Robertson-Cole ex-
change.
A Great Revival of
MACK SENNETT'S
Biggest Comedy Success
"Tillies
Punctured Romance''
featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin Mack Swain
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Los Angeles, Cal. — When "Blind
Husbands" was presented at the Su-
perba, the management held a "Blind
Husband Contest." Women were in-
vited to write their experiences with
or what they knew about blind hus-
bands. Five prizes, ranging from
$25 in cash to annual passes to the
house, were offered. The ad was
run under a seven column head in
the Record, as follows: "Look!
Confessions of a Blind Husband
Who Awoke! Prize Contest." In
the matter beneath the spread was
careful mention of the film, which
served to interest the crowds.
Among Exchangemen
Harry Dixon, formerly manager
of the Modern Film Exchange, Buf-
falo, has joined the Pioneer sales
force He is covering Western New
York.
Buffalo, N. Y.— A. L. Barnett, for-
merly booker of the local Famous
branch, is now assistant to Henry
W. Kahn, Metro exchange.
Buffalo, N. Y.— William Fickeisen,
formerly with Hallmark, is covering
Western New York for Famous.
New Theaters
Madison, Ga. — Carl Zirbes will
build.
Beckley, W. Va. — Frank Middle-
berg of Logan, W. Va., will erect a
$75,000 house.
Jacksonville, Fla. — At a cost of
$50,000, the Liberty is to be erected
by L. D. Joel.
Valparaiso, Ind. — The Hotel
Spindler has been bought by G. G.
Shauer and Sons who will erect a
house seating 1,200. \
Omaha, Neb.— When the Fair-
banks production, "When the Clouds
Roll By," was being run simultane-
ously at the Moon and Muse, Man-
ager R. S. Ballantyne put over an
exploitation stunt that packed both
houses. A large truck, decorated
with banners and cut-outs advertis-
uig the production with a half dozen
musicians within it was paraded
down the busiest street, and there
were 1,000 balloons, each bearing a
complimentary ticket, admitting two
for either house. An army of 100
boys marched after it, each bearing
a sandwich for the film, and a force
of men filled the balloons with gas,
turning them loose. The stunt,
which had been advertised in the
dailies, attracted widespread atten-
tion and the mob became so excited
that it stormed the truck, tore the
banners from it and appropriated all
of the available passes. The boys in
the parade had been hired for one
ticket each, and it all cost about $60.
not counting the tickets which were
returned for admissions. Ballantine
also used a large Jack-in-the-box and
dummy of Fairbanks in front of his
houses.
Montpelicr, Ind. — Neal Theater
Co. will build.
Peru, Ind.- — Loomis Amusement
Co. to build at cost of $75,000.
Corbin, Ky. — A new house for
road shows and pictures is to be
constructed here at a cost of $25
000.
New Ulm, Minn. — The New Granc
has been completed.
Glenwood, Minn. — J. H. McCau
ley is building.
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Personally Supervised
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SEAT-FILLING
is the only adjective that aptly describes
"EMPTY ARMS," because it readily
lends itself to that sort of exploitation
that makes for PACKED HOUSES !
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES, INC.
(Exclusive Selling Agents)
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
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6du)ard Ifhitesidc
Flushing, L. I. — Wilmer and Vin
cent will erect a house seating 3,00(
at a cost of $300,000.
White Plains, N. Y.— The nev
house to be constructed on Main St
will be managed by Richard S
Hayes.
Geneva, N. Y. — J R. Cadoret, o
Boston, will erect a picture an<
vaudeville house.
Morristown, N. J. — The Lyons
Park opened recently.
Morristown, N. J. — A new 500 sea
house is to be built in about thre
months on Market St.
New Bedford, Mass. — Walter LJ
Burrows will have a large amus
ment building, including a film th
ater, erected at Buzzards Bay.
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no substitutes. For in-
stance,—RITCHEY Post-
ers!
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I3H '
CONFESSION
CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS
Every day "THE CONFESSION" sets a new Box Office Record in Some
Locality.
WeVe told you what it did in New England States, California, Wiscon-
sin, Canada, etc.
NOW READ THIS
February 13, 1920.
Mr, J. Brandt,
National Film Corp. ,
1600 Broadway,
New York City, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
We have just finished a record breaking
week with THE CONFESSION at the Garden Theatre,
Paterson, N. J. I consider it one of the strongest
and most ripping plays that we have ever presented.
The entire City irrespective of race or
religion was enthusiastic over THE CONFESSION. In
spite of rainy weather, we held them out to the
sidewalk every night in the week.
With more pictures like THE CONFESSION,
we have nothing to fear for the future of this
industry.
Wishing you every success, I remain
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Chas, L. Dooley
FOLLOWING TERRITORY STILL OPEN
Maryland, Dist. of Col., Delaware Ohio,
Louisiana and Miss. Kentucky-Tenn.
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE OF NEW YORK HAS JUST SECURED
THE RIGHTS TO GREATER NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND AND WEST-
CHESTER COUNTY.
For Terms and Particulars of Open Territory Write
GEO. H. DAVIS
OR
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H. M. RUBEY, Pres. I. BERNSTEIN, Production Mgr.
JOE BRANDT, General Repr.
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Concerning
Edward Small, Inc.
The Edward Small organization appreciates the coveted position to which it has risen
in the motion picture field.
We know now, more than ever, that we must render a distinct service to the producer.
We did not spring "full blown" into being. Nothing of the sensational has attended our
growth, nor has the element of chance contributed to our success.
We have continually prospered in a field strewn with the wreckage of transient compe-
tition.
That we have prospered and outdistanced organizations begun, apparently, with similar
intent, is due we believe, to constant fidelity to the high resolve with which we entered the
lists. That resolve was to render a service of such business like character to the producer,
the artist and the author, upon whom our success is dependent, that we should come to
be considered, by each and all, as essential to their highest individual and collective good.
The work of Edward Small, Inc., has been done in a new, but in a well-thought-out
way. The artist, the author and the producer know that through us, they can transact busi-
ness with a clean-cut business result. In our capacity of liaison between producer, artist
and author, it is our business to represent, not only artists of known ability, in a way that
the producer is kept in constant touch with their activities, but to bring new faces and
new artists to the attention of the producer, and so represent, the heretofore unrecogn-
ized. ' ' , • ..^-^.^ '
We live in a world where nothing is permanent — but change. A fickle motion
picture public demands new loves each day. As the world goes 'round old people die and
new are born to take their places, so in the Motion Picture World, old personalities wear
out and new ones must necessarily be found to replace them.
Among artists, in a peculiar sense, only the fittest survive over long periods of glory
and become standardized, and in an industry of such proportions as that of motion pictures,
the needs of today, are doubled day after tomorrow.
A constant stream of new artists, of whom new things can be said and for whom
new interest can be created, must pass into the studios and be utilized in productions.
An important function of Edward Small, Inc., is to acquaint the producer with these
artists, new and old.
We have attempted in the past, and are highly resolved for the future to do this liaison
work between the artist and the producer, and the author and the producer with such
expedition and completeness that neither can afford to leave us out of the reckoning.
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"Silversheet" Almost Ready
(Special to WID'S D/IILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — "Silversheet,"
the new Ince publication which
Hunt Strombcrg is preparing, will
be ready in a few days.
Fox to Build in Brooklyn
A new Fox house is to be built
in Brooklyn, at Flatbush Ave. and
Duryea Place. It will seat 3,500 and
will cost about $1,000,000.
Blackwood Ince Scenario Head
Los Angeles, Cal. — John H. Black-
wood is now in charge of the Ince
scenario department.
L. A. Exchange Men Dine
{Special td WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — The Los An-
geles Board of Trade held a dinner
at the Mason last Friday. This was
the .first in a series of similar affairs
planned.
Adler in Indianapolis
(Special to IVWS DAILY)
Indianapolis — Bert Adler, manager
of exploitation of Realart specials
is in town to collaborate with S.
Barrett McCormick in putting over
"Soldiers of Fortune," at the Circle.
Bert and Barrett are going over
old times together, at the same time.
Pantages House to Seat 3,000
Hamilton, Ont. — A new Pantages
house to be built here will have a
seating capacity of 3,000. It will be
completed in Jan.. 1921.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — A commission to
adapt and modernize the works of
great British and American drama-
tists to the requirements of the na-
tive Japanese theaters has just been
received by Tsuru Aoki, the Japan-
ese picture star, according to advices
received from the Kozikawa syndi-
cate consisting of thirty-two Jap-
anese playhouses.
Truth," is confined to his bed with
the "flu."
Blanche Sweet, the Jesse D.
Hampton star, has just finished
"Simple Souls," by John Hastings
Turner, the English author, and has
already started under Robert Thorn-
by's direction of a new picture to
be adapted from the book, "Miss
Maitland, Private Secretary," by
Geraldine Bonner.
William Farnum is at Palm
Springs with a large cast. There
will be one hundred people on the
pay roll, including thirty-five cow-
boys. The story which Mr. Far-
num will do is Clarence Mulford's
"The Orphan." J. Gordon Edwards
will direct.
Frank Mayo, who is starring in
"The Girl in the Mirror," and which
feature has been changed to "The
Girl . in Number Ten," is confined
to his bed with the influenza.
The title of Harry Carey's latest
feature production "Lux" has been
changed to "Bullet Proof."
James Kirkwood is the latest ad-
dition to the cast of the "Branding
Iron," a Reginald Barker produc-
tion.
Harry Steck is preparing the story
for Lew Cody's next production.
Sidney A. Franklin is working
with two writers on Robert W.
Chamber's story, "Athalie," which
is to be produced by Mayflower.
They expect to start production
soon.
The King W. Vidor Prod, hav-
ing completed all their interiors at
the Hollywood Studios, have taken
temporary offices in the WID'S
DAILY Building in which place they
expect to remain until they have
completed their studio. Breaking of
ground will be started within a few
days.
Lee Moran who is working on
i the production "Everything But the
Arthur Edmund Carew, formerly
leading man for Constance Tal-
madge, Geraldine Farrar and Tsuru
Aoki, plays opposite Edith Hallor
in Lawrence Weber's "Children of
Destiny." It is being filmed under
George Irving's direction at Brun-
ton's.
GAUSMAN.
Ray Coming East
Charles Ray is coming East for ;
vacation, but not until he make
several pictures for First National
His first production for First Na
tional will be George M. Cohan'
"Forty-Five Minutes from Broac
way." If
Ik
Walsh Doing "Deep Purple"
R. A. Walsh's first production fc
Realart will be "The Deep Purple
The production will be started shor
ly at the Paragon studios in Fo
Lee. In the cast will be Miria
Cooper and Vincent Serrano.
P. E. Home, formerly a Bostc
newspaper man, is on the staff
Walsh's organization handling pu
licity and advertising.
Wilson Opens Exchange tr
Cincinnati, Ohio — George Wils^ ["
has opened the Wilson Film C '"-
with offices in the Strand Theat ■
Building, and will handle featui '"
and short subjects throughout Olp
and Kentucky.
\i
Butterfield in Lansing
Detroit — W. S. Butterfield, owl
of numerous theatrical enterprises
Michigan, has just completed
rangements for the erection of
half million dollar playhouse at L;
aing. The theater will plav vau
ville and picture?. Ground will
broken March 1. Seating capaj
over 2,000. '
The first "Torchy" comedy isi
the Strand this week.
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working space in one of the largest and most completely equipped studios in
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Two connecting stages, 100 x 70 ft. and 60 x 50 ft., respectively. Latest type
Wohl, Kligel and Cooper-Hewitt lighting, with a 56 switch, double throw 4 panel
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Complete scenic equipment with expert crew. Offices, dressing-rooms,
projection and loading rooms, shops, etc. i
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On Broadway
Rivoli — Mae Murray and David
well in "On With the Dance."
Rivoli Pictorial.
sunshine Comedy — "His Naughty
.nk."
lialto — Lionel Barrymore, " 1 he
pperhead."
<ialto Maga-'iie.
'?i!u' Comedy.
Jruce Scenic — ^"Solitude."
'apitol — Pauline Frederick, "The
iser Case."
iapitol News.
[y Mayer Cartoon,
lusical Feature, "In a Persian
den."
obertson-Cole Scenic, "The Story
he Wolf."
trand — Jack Pickford, "The Lit-
Shepherd of Kingdom Come."
;rand Topical News.
well Ford Comedy, "Torchy."
oss' Broadway — Ormer Lock-
'The Great Air Robbery."
Dwder Puff Follies.
Ew York — To-day, Mabel Nor-
Id, "Pinto."
ledncsday, Tom Mix, "The Cj'-
lursday, Wallace Reid, Double
d."
iday, James J. Corbett, "The
:e of Ave. A."
ck Jones, "The Last Straw."
' turday, Eugene O'Brien, "His
^' 's Money."
"' nday, Alice Lake, "Should a
•■'' lan Tell?"
BDoklyn Strand — Mary Pickford,
anna."
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SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Illinois Paper Opposes Censorship
Springfield, 111. — The Illinois State
Register recently carried an edii-
toriaS opposing censorship, maini-
taining that the family was a good
enough judge of what was good and
bad, and would, by its opinion as
to the bad eliminate any tendency
towards indecency.
Managers and Council Agree
Macon, Ga. — Following a dispute
stirred up by Alderman B. J. Dasher
in the City Council, who claimed
that some pictures shown here were
harmful to young children, managers
of film houses here agreed to see to
it in the future that such produc-
tions detrimental to the morals of
chc public would not be shown.
An agreement reached following an
investigation by the police commit-
tee and the Council will take no
further action in the matter.
Five New Selznick Stories
Here are the five latest stories to
be purchased by Myron Selznick for
production :
"Toll of the Wilderness," by M.
J. Phillips.
"Heart of the Flame," by Robert
Alexander Wason.
"Poor Margaret Kirby," by Kath-
leen Norris.
"The Way of a Maid," by Rex
Taylor.
"Daphne, Co-respondent," by Marc
Connelly.
Beck Serial Next
"Trailed by Three," Arthur Beck
serial, with Stuart Holmes and
Frankie Mann, will be released by
Pathe April 4. Perry Vekroff di-
rected.
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Next Week
toll — Mark Twain's "Huckle-
Finn."
Ilto — Marguerite Clark, "Easy
It."
id— Marshall Neilan's "The
Its End."
loklyn Strantd — Will Rogers,
Itr, Water Everywhere."
litol — Clara Kimball Young,
iForbidden Woman."
Lytell's next production for
will be "The Temple of
I" by I. A. R. Wylie.
See Anti-Socialist Film
Albany, N. Y. — "Everybody's Busi-
ness," an arraignment of Socialism,
produced by the Gardiner Syndicate,
has been shown to legislators here.
Loss Estimated, $19,500.
Lodi, N. J. — The Star was de-
stroyed by fire.
Rotchford Remembered
J. J. Rotchford, assistant to Sam
E. Morris, is wearing a brand new
watch and chain presented L>y tiie
branch managers of Select.
"Prince of Pines," which is being
produced by Selznick, will in all
likelihood be presented on the
speaking stage in the near future;.
"Topics of the Day" is now a feat-
ure each week at the Capitol.
Hutchison, Kas. — Dr. Frank Mead
is building a new house to be known
by his name.
IS,
IPIONEER FILM CORPORATION
announces that it has in preparation
and will shortly release
MARIE DORO
IN
"Midnight Frolics"
Supported by
Godfrey Tearle
TITLE OF PRODUCTION .AND ALL
RIGHTS FULLY PROTECTED
Americans
Finest
Laboratory
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 1 29th St.
Palisade rilm laboratories
Palisades, N. J.
Morsemere 621-2
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN,"
Clara Kimball Young's next Equity
picture, has a lobby display, which
reflects this sterling actress' dynamic
personality, now ready at our show
rooms.
KRAUS MANUFACTURING CO.,
220 West 42d St., N. Y.
17th Floor. Tel. Bryant 3607
Whom Would You Prefer
to edit and title your production —
a "film-cutter," or editors who thor-
oughly understand dramatic con-
struction ?
HARRY CHANDLEE
and
WILLIAM B. LAUB
Constructive Editing and Titling
Room 2004, Candler Bldg.
Phone 7392, 7302
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EVE UNSELL
Scenario Writer
Famous Players-Lasky British
Producers, Ltd., London.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
FOR RENT.
Fully equipped Studio, avail-
able ..March 1st. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
'Phone Bryant 7498.
Screen Rights for Sale
of the Story
"The Little Girl That God
Forgot,"
By Edward E. Rose, author
"Cappy Ricks" and "Penrod."
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOO.
Room 803 Columbia Tlii-atre Bldsr.
Tel. Bryant 1511
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Tuesday, February 17, 19;
HOW SHALL WE MARKET
THIS CINEMA ARISTOCRAT?
6i
Opie Read's Sublime Tale
THE KENTUCKY
COLONEL"
Wonderfully directed by
WILLIAM A. SEITER
The production cost of this motion picture
was over $150,000, NOT including overhead.
It is Quality from main title to tail-piece.
It is splendidly directed,
It has an All-Star cast.
It is a fitting monument to an immortal
writer,
Screen Version by
L. V. JEFFERSON
ALL-ARTIST CAST
Joseph J. Dowling
Francis McDonald
Elinor Field
Lloyd Bacon
Frederic Vroom
Cora Drew
Fred Kohler
Ed Brady
Thelma Salter
Gordon Griffith
Jill Woodward
and others
BUT — As this is too great a picture to throw on the market in the usual way
—too magnificent and costly a photoplay to let it ride along the easy waves of the
ordinary distributing channel,
A- ./^^EREFORE— We want this production to receive the same lavish care in
distribution that it had while in production. It wa$ written, adapted, directed, por-
trayed and photographed by persons with BRAINS, and we want a man with Brains
to see that it is marketed in a manner befitting "The Aristocrat of Features."
YOU may be the man!
I. BERNSTEIN, Production Manager.
JOE BRANDT
1600 Broadway, New York, Eastern Representative
The National Film Corporation of America. Harry M. Rubey, President
Studios: Hollywood, GaliL
}f FILHDOM
j/cRECOCHIZEII
^AUTHORITy
ll. XI, No. 49
Thursday, February 19, 1920
Price 5 Cents
porter Now Imports
aminent Firm Switches Business
ietbods — Foreign Situation Far
From Settled
onicwhat of a surprise was caused
tcrJay when it became known
t Export and Import Film Co.,
., one of the best known and
est of the exporting companies
the business will in the future
Dte its activities very largely to
importing of films,
en Blumenthal, president who
been in Europe for some months
is expected to return to this
ntry in about two weeks. While
Dad, Mr. Bilumenthal closed a
iber of deals which gives his
[pany exclusive distributing rights
what are termed a number of
tacular productions, for the
Id wlith the exception of the
itry of origin. One of the films,
in this country is the much
sen about film made in the sub-
{Continued on Page 2)
Ready for Bay State Fight
he National Association expects
istiffest battle yet encountered in
sachusetts where a censorship
is pending. The opposition there
krell organized.
cretary Fuller, of the Censorship
imittee and Jack Connelly of the
1 Association are now in Bos-
looking over the ground. The
ing is scheduled for Tuesday be-
the Committee on Mercantile
irs of the State Assembly,
"illiam A. Brady and Frederick
)tt leave for Boston the end of
week. David W. Grii=fith who is
Ited with having ended the fight
'^irginia a short time ago may
go the Boston for the industry,
has not as vet been
," however,
rmined.
ie Nat'l A
ieii
.Association reported
erday that the Lowery Bill in
fissippi which provided censor-
has been killed. This marks the
I victory for the industry.
United Artists at Strand
infracts have been closed where-
he Strand wil' ^ho^v the '■'"■■
ed Artists releases: Mary Pick-
jn ''Hop o 'My Thumb"; Doug-
'"airbanks in "The Mollycoddle"
the Griffith production, "Rom-
in which Doris Keane has the
DeMill\a( Film at Criterion
cil DeMille's "Why Change
J' Wife?" will have a showing
e Criterion in April.
"Fired Again" — go and see Johnnj- Hines as "Torchy" the first of
Charlie Burr's Sewell Ford series of two reelers at the Strand this
week. — Advt.
Children's Bill
Only One of Many Matters to Be
Taken Up at Utica Convention
When exhibitors assemble for
their State Convention on March 9
and 10, they will be invited to give
their views on some of the most
important motion picture bills ever
proposed in the Legislature.
The one subject which will enlist
the attention of every exhibitor and
on which definite action will be taken
before the convention adjourns, is
the Children's Bill (as it is called).
This bill repeals that section of the
Penal Code which makes it a mis-
demeanor to admit minors, actually
or apparently under the age of 16,
{Continued on Page 2)
Poster Question Under Fire
.•Xt the hour of going to press a
joint committee of the F. I. L. M. !
<"bii- the Exhibitors' League ot i
i was discussing in the j
X dim., ^^change the question of
mounted posters. The trouble arose
over the claim that certain exchanges
refused to sell mounted paper to
poster companies from which ex-
hibitors rented them.
Willis With National
Resigns as Director and Assistant
to J. A. Berst of United Pictures
Lloyd Willis, a director of United
Picture Theaters, and assistant to
President J. A. Berst, has resigned,
to become general sales manager for
National Picture Theaters, Inc., the
new Selznick organization. It is un-
derstood that his resignation be-
comes effective immediately, and
that he will start with National next
Monday.
Willis is a well known former
newspaper man, who was secretary
to former Governor Whitman when
he was District Attorney, and was
also secretary to former Fire Com-
missioner Johnson during the Gay-
nor administration. Later he became
assistant general manager at Fox
Film, working with "Winnie" Shee-
han, and later joined United. He
has many friends in the industry
who were busy yesterday congratu-
lating him.
Kleine Leaves Town
(ieorge Kleine of Chicago who
has been in New York for several
days returned to Chicago yesterday.
Krimble Off for Coast
William H. Krimble. formerly
owner of the Triange exchange in
Brooklyn and Long Island, and of
♦he Triangle Theater, Brooklyn, one
o£ the first houses to show pictures
Tt $2. will leave in a day or so for
the Coast where he will probably
make permanent quarters.
Opposes Percentages
New Exhibitor Organization Being
Formed in Greater New York —
Control 450 Days' Booking
Plans have been progressing quiet-
ly in the past few weeks for the
banding to.gether of a number of
exhibitors in the metropolitan dis-
trict— New York City, Long Island
and northern New Jersey in a new
organization with a total number of
booking days to date of from 450
to 500. .Although the body is as yet
in a temporary stage, the member-
ship reaches 152.
The idea is William Brandt's, one
of the best known exhibitors in
Brooklyn and president of the
Brooklyn Exhibitors' League. Brandt
has been elected temporary presi-
dent of the organization which is to
be known as the Theater Owners'
Chamber of Commerce.
The organization's scope will be
two-fold; one for special intercourse
between exhibitors ana secondly for
the transaction of business affairs.
A campaign will be immediately
started to secure a uniform form of
contract from exchanges.
At a luncheon in the Astor, the
members voted against the percen-
tage system of booking. Brandt
stated yesterday that the members
voted not to show "Pollyanna" a
United Artists — Mary Pickford re-
lease and that the company was
{Continued on Page 4)
Flinn in Washington
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Washington — John C. Flinn of
Famous Players-Lasky was here
yesterday on company business as-
well as the Americanization plan.
The Board of Directors of the A..
M. P. A. — advertisers' association
met at the Claridge yesterday to dis-
cuss methods of aiding in the Amdr^
icanization drive. No action was
taken.
Burston Due
Louis Burston is due in town either
to-day or to-morrow from Califor-
nia. His fourth serial is nearing
completion.
Harbaugh With Goldwyn
Carl Harbaugh will direct "The
North Wind's Malice." a Rex Beach
story for Goldwyn. Production will
be in the East.
Advertisipp- .ACCESSORIES.
Let SOLOMON plan them, he's wise— Advt.
Thursday, February 19, 1920
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Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Ciicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
tnd Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers BIdg.,
Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .. 72% 74 73
Do, pfd 871/2 8734 87H
Goldwyn 25^ 28 27^
Loew's, Inc 26% 27^ 271/2
Triangle _ .... 11/16
United Pict. Prod. 11^ 121/2 12^
World Film 1
Greaves to Build Another
Colorado Springs, Col. — A 99-
j'ear lease on the property just east
of the Princess has been secured by
George H. Greaves, who owns the
latter. Greaves is quoted as saying
that he will build the largest house
in the state on the site. In addition,
he will improve the Princess at an
expenditure of $200,000.
A Great Revival of
"Tillies
Punctured Romance"
featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt..N. Y.
Exporter Now Imports
{Continued from Page J)
urbs of Berlin with a large cast and
elaborate sets. Other films made
in Scandinavia, England and Italy
have been secured.
L. Auerbach, speakmg for Export
and Import stated yesterday that
the move was a result of the precar-
ious exchange situation now exist-
ing abroad which meant nothing but
large losses for the American ex-
poi-ter.
The foreign situation, from obser-
vations mad.e, is apparently in a ser-
ious condition. One exporter who
recently returned from England and
the Continent is known to have made
the remark that 80 per cent, of the
American exporters will be out of
business in a year, unless something
is done.
A partial solution to the problem
has been suggested in that export-
ers grant long-term credits to the
for'^ign buyers.
Mr. Auerbach's remarks, it will be
noticed, are in line with the general
opinions expressed by P. A. Powers,
who pointed out the danger existing
in the present rates of exchange.
Gordon Laid Up with Influenza
Boston, Mass. — Nathan Gordon,
First National franchise holder for
New England has been laid up with
the "flu", but that has not hampered
his plans for a new 4,000 seat house,
to be completed by Jan. 1, 1921. It
will be devoted to pictures exclu-
sively and will be the largest thea-
ter in New Engand and will be situa-
ated near the corner of Washington
and Milk St.
Another Goldwyn Expedition
Goldwyn has launched another
expedition to secure material for
the Bray Pictographs. Philip Tan-
nura, in charge, sailed last week for
South America. The first left for
the Far East recently under charge
of E. Alexander Powell.
Children's Bill
(Continued from Page 1)
into a motion picture theater. The
phraseology of the law "actually or
apparently" under 16 years of age,
has been a source of harrassing ex-
periences to exhibitors, especially in
New York City where it is enforced
with drastic severity. It is said that
the Gerry Society is not averse to
a substantial modification of the pre-
sent law.
In addition to the Children's Bill
action will be taken on hostile leg-
islation now pending or about to be
introduced. One of these bills, said
to be advocated by a very conspicu-
ous reformer, provides for intermis-
sions of one hour each between
every performance in the motion
picture theater. Plans to defeat
censorship legislation will also be
discussed.
In the Courts
Supreme Court Justice Platzek has
vacated the service of the papers in
the suit of the law firm of Hirsh,
Sherman & Limberg against the
Master Productions, Inc., an Eng-
lish corporation, on the ground that
the defendant isnot doing business
in this state and the service of the
summons on Emil Wertheimer as a
director was not a legal service. The
attorneys sue for fees.
In the suit of Winfield Kelly
against the Maritime Pictures Corp.
and the Navy Films Service Inc.,
for an accounting of all moneys re-
ceived by the Maritime under a con-
tract made originally in behalf of
the Navy Films Service, and an in-
junction restraining the collection
of further sums, Justice Bijur grants
the application. Kelly sued as a
stockholder of Navy Films. The
court stated that not to embarrass
the Maritime in carrying on its bus-
iness of supplying films to battle-
ships it may give a bond of deposit
money to protect Kelly's third in-
terest in Navy Elms.
Milton M. Goldsmith stated yes-
terday that he had satisfied his part
of the claim of $2,040 entered against
him and several other by the Shaw-
mut Commercial Paper Co.
Regarding Master Films, Inc.
Charles C. Burr, president of Mas-
ter Films, Inc. has issued the fol-
lowing:—
"It has come to my attention that
there are rumors on the film rialto
regarding the personnel of Master
Films, Inc. For the information of
all concerned, Master Films, Inc. was
organized by myself in conjunction
with the following gentlemen who
are directors of the corporation: E.
J. CJode, book publisher Sigfried
Hart, manufacturer, Alexander Gros-
set, publisher.
"Together, we own the entire
stocks of the corporation, and at
no time has anybody else been as-
sociated with us in the formation
or the executive personnel of this
corporation.
"This should effectually put to rest
any rumors regarding this concern."
Vanderwalker Jains Hallmark
Chicago, 111. — D. M. Vanderwalk-
er, leading executive of Doll Van
has left that organization to become
manager of the Chicago Hallmark
exchange He replaced Frank J.
Flaherty, who resigned to become
affliated with Unity Photoplays. It
was also announced that Hallmark
had taken over the Doll Van pro-
duct for distribution in Illinois.
Rights on "The Confession" Sold '
Dick Alirams of S,in I'rancisco lias liought |
the rights for Illinois and Indiana, Cuba
and Mexico for "The Confession," from
J. H. Davis.
Selano and Devckert bought Colorado,
Utah and New Mexico.
Cohn's to Feature Edwards
Jack and Harry Cohn will feature
Neely Edwards in the new scries of
Hall Room Boys Comedies. Hugh
Fay will appear in conjunction with
Edwards but the latter will be feat-
ured.
The Cohn's have taken over the
Henry Lehrman studios in Holly-
■,vood.
First Rim in 1894
Produced by Alexander Black— Pai
amount Magazne Reproduces
Pictue
A series of origiml slides used t
Alexander Black in 1894 which a
said to be the first attempt at m<
tion pictures are reproduced in I'a
amount Magazine No. 3874, a currei
release.
. Howard I. Young, editor of tl
magazine said yesterday that Bla(
used what are to-day known as stil
and by means of a gas projector s
lowed each still to be flashed on tl
screen for about five seconds. Eai
succeeding picture was then di
solved into the next so that an a
pearance of motion by the characte
was secured.
Black first exhibited the pictu
which was called "Miss Jerry" .
Oct. 9, 1894, while he stationed hii
self at the screen explaining t
action and speaking for all the chj
acters. The operator was Tracy
Tisdell.
The first film ran about 45 m
utes and Black used about 250 sti
in the picture. In the magaziLr
Paramount uses about 16 of the or
inal stills of which about three f(|
each were taken and then j
through the dissolving process. 1
Young states that Mr. Black (
clares the effect to be the same
he originally obtained in 1894.
It is interesting to note the h'
in the films was William Courti
and the heroine Blanche Bayliss.
Paramount calls the reproducti
the "Evolution of the Picture PI;
which has been arranged with I
Black's permission.
In addition to the stills tai
from "Miss Jerry" the magazi
contains scenes showing Grc
Cleveland at his desk in the Wb
House. This film was titled "C
ital Courtship."
Black who is a novelist of so
distinction has written five stot
in book form from plays he p
duced first as pictures. The last
these is "The Great Desire."
Dwight, 111.— A. L. Orr and jj
will erect a 700 seat house. !l
=11
The working man wants
more time in order to see ^|
all of the motion picture
shows that RITCHEY 1
posters exploit!
RITCHEY
UTHO. COKP.
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Thursday, February 19, 1920
Another Film lor Alexander
Alexander Fihii will sell territorial
rights on "The i^one Hand" a Roy
Stewart westerner. Richard Kipling
brought the print east with him.
Greater Nev York will be handled
:>Y Alexander.
You all know
MABEL NORMAND
star of "JINX" and "MICKEY."
She's in here every few days buy-
ing records.
Why don't you make this youi
headquarters for musical hints.
Bill Richardson
Victrolas and Grafanolas
RlCHARDSONS
607 West SeventhStreet
one 64955 0pp. Robinson's
Los Angeles, Calif.
FOR RENT.
Fully equipped Studio, avail-
able ..March 1st. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
'Phone Bryant 7498.
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
For
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
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It is only natural —
The people have been reading these stories for ten years —
They still appear every other week in 23 of the Leading Newspapers of the United States and Canada.
They have been published in book form in seven volumes and in several editions.
SEWELL FORD,
author of the "Torchy" stories and also the "Shorty McCabe" stories is a name that every exhibitor can display
in his ads — so is ?«-««.._.
JOHNNY HINES,
the clever screen and stage comedian.
It was a long time before the now successful brands of comedies got into New York's prominent picture theatre—
the Strand.
Our first one was good enough.
We have to offer the best "high class" clean comedy proposition in the market.
MASTER FILMS. INC.
135 West 44th Street
Charles C. Burr, Pres.
Phone 6903 Bryant
Thursday, February 19, 1920
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DAILV
About "Ben Hur"
Both United Artists and First Na-
tional Officials Deny Knowing
About Production
Officials of both the United Artists
— the Big Four — and the First Na-
tional denied yesterday knowing
anything about certain information
which, according to report, devel-
oped in the litigation between Har-
per Bros, and Henry L. Wallace and
Klaw & Erlanger.
The value of the picture rights4of
"Ben Hur" was one of the points
developing in the litigation, and cor-
respondence filed showed that Marc
Klaw had written Wallace suggest-
ing that the United Artists make the
production, and also that First Na-
tional were ready to produce the
picture, guaranteeing the owners
$250,000; a figure which Klaw said
he believed was the best obtainable.
Wallace, who owns a third interest
in the picture rights, figures his in-
terest as being worth $400,000, which
would make the total value of the
rights $1,200,000.
In his decision Judge Hough sug-
gested that the litigants reach an
agreement regarding the value of
the picture rights.
It has been reported at various
times that Griffith wanted to make
the picture, and also that the rights
were held at $500,000.
Universal Works New Stunt
Universal worked a new stunt on
behalf ot "The Great Air Robbery"
which is at the Broadway. A Fifth
Ave. bus with a band atop of it was
sent up and down Fifth Avenue all
day yesterday, plentifully be-
sprinkled with signs.
Cohen Addresses Directors
Sydney S. Cohen of the E.xhibi-
tors' League addressed the M. P.
D. A. at a meeting held Tuesday
night. He spoke on co-operation
between the director and the exhib-
itor.
Helen Ferguson will support Mit-
chell Lewis in "Burning Daylight"
a Metro release.
Charles Giblyn is directing Pearl
White in "The Tiger's Cub."
Have you considered the fact that
creative writing ability is essential
in the perfect editing and titling of
pitc-ares.
Harry Chandlee and William B.
Laub, Constructive Editing and Tit-
ling.
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7392
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Cameraman Competent-Reliable
owning most complete individual Bell
& Howell outfit, seeks connection
with organization on straight salary
or salary and percentage basis. Has
been connected with largest studios
on the coast. Willing to go any-
where. Give full particulars and
terms in first letter.
Address — Cameraman
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Opposes Percentages
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asked to relieve those who held con-
tracts for the picture. Brandt
stated the United Artists refused
and that existing contracts will be
of course be lived up to. No future
contracts will be made, he says.
Directors elected to serve for one
year: A. H. Schwartz, Rialto, Brook-
lyn; David Picker, thei new Rio,
New York, Louis Blutnenthal, Na-
tional, Jersey City; Rudolph Sand-
ers, Marathon, Brooklyn; John Man-
hcimer, Park, Brooklyn; Mr. Ander-
son, Coslello, Brooklyn and William
Brandt, Marcy and Carlton, Brook-
lyn.
The other temporary officers with
the exception of Brandt are: Samuel
Block, treasurer; Sam Kramer, sec-
retary and Adolpji Stockhammer,
sergeant-at-arms.
Later on, it is planned to take
over a building in the film district
and renovate it into a club-house for
the exhibitors, iieetings are held
weekly at the Astor.
United .Arti.'-ts refused to com-
ment yesterday t the action of the
exhibitors regarding ''Pollyanna."
Smith Recovers from "Flu"
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Winchell Smith,
who has been confined to his home
for the past 10 days with the "flu"
has returned to the Douglas Fair-
banks sturio. The first Smith pro-
duction, "The New Henrietta" will
be temporarily held up because the
players cast for it are at work on
different productions.
Pioneer Has Collins Film
Pioneer will release a film with
Jose Collins and Godfrey Tearle.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If ie is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
Director's Ball March 20
The M. P. D. A. — directors' asso-
ciation will hold its annual ball the
night of March 20 at the Biltmore.
Scardon to Direct "Milestones"
(Bij Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Paul Scardon will
direct "Milestones" for Goldwyn.
He has already started work.
Cahane Suing Rock
Harry Cahane has filed judgment
against Allan Rock to recover
$531.70.
New Play for S.-L.
S.-L. Pictures, Inc. has purchased
"The Fallen Idol" by Guy Bolton
and "The Trap" by Maximilian Fos-
ter" for Metro release.
Steck Completes Story
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Harry Tipton Steck
has completed the screen version of
"Nomaos of the North" a James
Oliver Curwood story
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
Once more demonstrates her magni-
ficent art in
"THE EYES OF YOUTH"
We have made for this production a
very artistic lobby display together
with reproductions in fac-simile oil
paintings from her latest poses in
various sizes.
KRAUS MFG. CO.
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17th Floor Tel. 3607 Bryant
Lorie Names American Agent
L. Wheeler of Bech, Van Siclen
will act as the American buying
and selling agent fn- the Royal Film
Agency, London ErioJand.
H. H LcM'ic, cf the company made
the r()pointment last week before
returning to England on the "Adri-
atic."
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Features Reviewed
Marshall A. Neilan presents THE RIVER'S END
Marshall A. Neilan Prod. — First Nat'L.Page 2
Earle Williams in THE FORTUNE HUNTER
Vitagraph Page 3
William Russell in SHOD WITH FIRE
Fox Page 5
Frank Mayo in BURNT WINGS
Universal Page 10
J. Warren Kerrigan in
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
Brunton Prod. — Hodkinson Page 11
Pauline Frederick in THE PALISER CASE
Goldwyn Page 14
Bryant Washburn in TOO MUCH JOHNSON
Paramount-Artcraft Page 16
Jack Pickford in
THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME
Goldwyn Page 17
Taylor Holmes in THE VERY IDEA
Metro Page 18
SHORT REELS Page 22
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Goldwyn to establish organization in Australia.
British Exhibitors Asso. decide to support Stoil in con-
troversy over Goldwyn contract.
Tuesday
Charles Miller productions to be released through
Realart.
Marshall Neilan's first independent production, "The
River's End," given elaborate premiere at Hotel
Biltmore.
Wednesday ^
Adolph Zukor in article published by financial paper
says that stars' salaries are not as enormous as pub-
lic generally understands.
Ralph Ruffner, well-known exploitation manager, joins
First National.
Lord Northcliffe, through W. G. Faulkner, seeks co-
operation between Britain and America through
films.
Famous Players booked solid at Capitol for March.
Thursday
William Brandt organizing new exhibitor body in
Greater New York. Total booking days already
reach 500. Vote against percentage booking.
Export and Import Film Co. turns from exporting to
importing because of foreign exchange rate situa-
tion.
Friday
Tom North becomes general manager of Tom Moore
Enterprises, Washington.
Frank Crane to write features for Park Whiteside pro-
ductions.
John Ince signed to direct specials for J. Parker Read.
F. I. L. M. Club of New York urging insurance against
loss of films upon exhibitors through reel delivery
companies.
Saturday
Los Angeles hears Associated Producers will release
independently and maintain their own exchanges.
Burton King to make series of productions for Hall-
mark.
C. L. Chester plans series of two-reel comedies. Pro-
duction on coast.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin,
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DAILY
Sunday, February 22, 1920
Neilan's First Independent Decidedly "Big League"
Marshall A. Neilan presents
"THE RIVER'S END"
Marshall A. Neilan Prod. — First National
DIRECTOR Marshall A. Neilan
CO-DIRECTOR Victor Heerman
AUTHOR James Oliver Curwood
SCENARIO BY Marion Fairfax
CAMERAMEN Henry Cronjager and Sam Lan-
ders.
AS A WHOLE One of the big things of the
year ; truly artistic production given to one
of Curwood's best.
STORY An appreciable realization of the auth-
or'Si.brain-child ; capably handled by unusually
strong cast.
DIRECTION Very fine throughout; works in
considerable suspense even though the out-
come is disappointing.
PHOTOGRAPHY Extremely fine ; especially
double exposure stuff.
LIGHTINGS Marvelous; one of the features of
the film.
CAMERA WORK Splendid
PLAYERS Lewis Stone gives excellent per-
formance in double role; J. Barney Sherry at
home in role of post commander.
EXTERIORS Beautiful shots of Canadian
Northwest.
INTERIORS Correct
DETAIL Generally well taken care of
CHARACTER OF STORY A fugitive from jus-
tice assumes the role of a member of the
Mounted Police who dies after capturing his
victim.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
The completion and presentation of "The River's
End" has been anticipated with no little degree of
interest, inasmuch as it is the initial efifort of Mr.
Neilan as an independent producer. In his first at-
tempt at "going it alone," Mr. Neilan, both as pro-
ducer and director deserves the congratulations that
he surely will receive.
"The River's End" is surely a Box Office bet. It
has all the elements of a B. O. success. Not only
because it is big but because there are enough
ingredients to suit a variety of interests. The story
contains romance, mystery, humaneness and a degree
of tragedy with certain sequences to satisfy the lover
of thrills.
Derwent Conniston, with the motto of the Royal
Northwestern Mounted Police foremost in his mind —
"gets his man" after a three year's hunt but before
Conniston and his captive, John Keith, reach the post,
Conniston dies; but suggests that Keith take his place
as a member of the mounted police. Keith takes the
big chance and returns to the post as Derwent Con-
niston with the news that he has captured and buried
John Keith.
The post commander, played by Sherry, does not
note the substitution. However, Shan Tung, employed
because of his peculiar facility for remembering faces,
recognizes the deception. He doesn't disclose the
fact to the authorities but makes known his discovery
to the supposed Conniston himself.
The uncanny yellow man has a strange hold over
the daughter of the dead Kirkstone which is not made
known until alrnost the end, and clears up the whole
affair. Shan Tung has the girl's brother in his power
and knowing that the Chinaman will prove the brother
the real murderer of Kirkstone she has agreed to
marry the Chinaman. But Conniston (really Keith;
comes to the rescue and kills Shan Tung. The mys-
tery element in connection with Shan Tung is partic-
ularly effective in its way and affords opportunity for
a terrific fight in the den of the Chink.
Lewis Stone is excellent in a dual role and Marjorie
Daw is winsome and appealing.
Use Neilan's Name With the Promises You Make
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There's no need for hesitation when it comes to
booking "The River's End." It will please most of
the people most of the time if not all of the people
all of the time. In other words, it is good all the way
through but there are special bits that will have par-
ticular appeal for certain tastes.
Outside of its variety of attractions, the picture is
good to look at. Much care has been given to artistry
and technique in its production. The lightings are
decidedly beautiful, particularly the snow scenes.
Use the name of the producer in your advertising,
mentioning some of his previous successes and prom-
ising them unusual entertainment value in his first
independent production. The cast consists of names
that in themselves should make them stop, look and
listen.
Sunjday, February 22, 1920
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Fine Basic Material and Appreciative Treatment Make This a Comedy Winner
Earle Williams in
"THE FORTUNE HUNTER"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Tom Terriss
AUTHOR Winchell Smith
SCENARIO BY Graham Baker
CAMERAMAN Tom Mallory
AS A WHOLE Sure-fire comedy made from
famous stage success.
STORY Was original when it was new and still
holds so ; has a lot of story surprises and
plenty of laughs.
DIRECTION Has built up production with a
wealth of sure-fire business ; utilizes short,
quick scenes which never permit action to
drag.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Realistic shots of small town
STAR. . . .Registers surprisingly well in light comedy
role.
SUPPORT Very good, embracing number of
outstanding comedy types.
EXTERIORS Mostly small town stuff
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Lot of comedy business makes picture
exceedingly well balanced.
CHARACTER OF STORY Adventures of city
chap in a "hick" town, his success in business
and love.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,110 feet
Vitagraph has made a comedy it well may be proud
of from Winchell Smith's famous stage success, "The
Fortune Hunter." There was some doubt as to how
Earle Williams would show in this but he comes
through with a breezy light and thoroughly congenial
characterization of the Nat Dunham who goes to a
"hick" town on a bet and there unwittingly makes a
success of himself in Ijusiness and discovers a real love.
Those concerned in the production certainly handled
the material offered in the play with full appreciation.
The continuity of the offering is smooth running, the
story surprises are exceedingly well handled, while the
short, quick scenes employed almost without excep-
tion (the which, by the way, are the only kind of
scenes to use in making feature comedies) register the
points nicely and never allow the interest to drop.
Director Tom Terriss has built up the plot with
imiumerable bits of business scattered throughout the
length of the picture, that bespeak well of his comedy
sense. The business is thrown to all the principal
characters and thus the picture maintains a delightful
balance which might well have been missed had the
director insisted always on awarding his star the best
bits.
The plot centers around Nat Dunham, a business
failure. His pal, Harry Kellogg, successful in Wall
Street, enters into a bargain with him. It is that Nat
go to some country town, refrain from drinking, smok-
ing and swearing, pledge himself to go to church on
Sunday, search for employment, but not too eagerly,
and eventually marry the daughter of the richest man
in town.
The agreement is a joke but Nat lives up to it until
it comes to the marrying part. Here a real romance
enters and of course in the end everything turns out
all right. The plot itself is not materially strong but
there is never a weak moment in it because of the
various surprises it brings and the fine business with
which it is builded up.
Supporting Mr. Williams is a large cast including
Jean Paige, opposite Charles Trowbridge, Van Dyke
Brooke, William Holden, Nancy Lee, Earl Metcalfe,
Frank Norcross and Billv Hoover.
Here's a Comedy that Deserves Pretty Near the Limit in Advertising
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You all know very well that good feature comedies
are one of the scarcest articles on the market, despite
the many stellar companies attempting to turn them
out. Well, then, go after "The Fortune Hunter" and
give it a strong play in your advertising and you're
bound to send home very satisfied audiences.
And Vitagraph has given you a well-known play as
the basis of this feature, a play w4iich was written by
an author who since has gained the very height of his
profession. Mention him, Winchell Smith, and tell
them about "The Boomerang" and those two great
plays that he staged, "Turn to the Right" and
"Lightnin'."
The picture itself presents many good advertising
opportunities. Small town exhibitors will find the
angle of the smart city man learning a lesson in the
country particularly attractive to their patrons while
the metropolitan audiences will be attracted by the
title itself.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CROOKED PRODUCERS
By Carl Laemmle, President, Universal Film M'fg Co,
HEREAFTER when you try to induce artists
under contract with the Universal to break
their contracts, I shall call you by name. I shall
dangle you up before the eyes of the exhibitors of
the world and show that these dishonest practices of
yours are the direct cause of the frightful increase
in the cost of making pictures.
Some of you are now trying to get Mr. Erich von
Stroheim because his picture, "Blind Husbands,"
proves that he is the greatest discovery in years in
the matter of directors ; and because you have heard
that his second picture, "The Devil's Passkey," is
even a greater triumph. Unfortunately for you,
von Stroheim comes of good old stock and your
money and your wiles cannot tempt him from the
path of honor.
When Mr. von Stroheim was untried and un-
known as a director, why didn't you gamble on him,
as the Universal did? Why didn't you have vision
enough to see that he had the makings of a great
director? Failing to do this, why do you now
hang over him like vultures seeking to grab him by
hook or crook, with the accent on the crook?
Have you no sense of decency or honor? Don't
you know that any profit you might make by caus-
ing another man to violate his written word of
honor is polluted profit, tainted money which is
unfit to spend on your wives and your children?
Don't you know that star-stealing or even attempted
star-stealing is a specie of pimping which is loath-
some in the eyes of civilized men and women?
I serve notice on you here and now that Erich
von Stroheim is under contract with the Universal
for years to come. And so is Priscilla Dean, whose
great production soon to be released will make your
smirking mouths water with desire to smash her
contract. And so is Harry Carey. And so are
Eddie Lyons, Lee Moran, Marie Walcamp, Eddie
Polo, Edith Roberts, Frank Mayo, Tod Browning,
Rollin Sturgeon, Jack Ford, Allen Holubar, Dorothy
Phillips and Robert Andersen.
Do you imagine that by hiding behind "agents"
and fake corporations you can still violate all prin-
ciple and all honor and continue to get away with it
unharmed?
Do you imagine that because the Universal has
been long suffering in the past and has never con-
sidered any star worth fighting for when that star
developed a sense of dishonor, that we will con-
tinue to let you pick our pockets hereafter?
Let this sink into your consciousness : — The Uni-
versal has engaged counsel at both coasts to prose-
cute to the fullest limit of the law any one of you by
trying to continue your rotten dealings of the past.
We intend to exercise our rights at any cost and
without a let-up. We will not confine ourselves to
enforcing contracts with individuals, but we will
punish, as much as the law permits, any crooked
agent or corporation who tries to induce any artist
to jump a contract with us.
You, and the exhibitors who support you, are
directly to bhime for the present frightful costs of
making pictures. Drunk with easy money, you have
tried to use the power of that money to corrupt or
dissatisfy artist after artist who had none but hon-
orable intentions and the best of good faith until
you came along with your almost irresistible bribes.
You are not going" to get away with it any longer.
I am going to turn the spotlight on your activities
every time those activities are crooked. I am going
to frizzle you on the grill of redhot public opinion.
I am going to use the one weapon that you are
afraid of — The Truth !
This is my final warning. I will not write you
any more polite private letters asking you to let our
artists alone. As fast as I get the goods on you I
will address you publicly and fight the matter out
before the eyes of the exhibitors as well as before
the courts.
I have tried working with you in National Asso-
ciations and have found they are not worth a tinker's
dam. I have tried every way I can think of to
induce you to play the game with the cards on the
table. But you don't know how. You used marked
cards and you deal from the bottom of the deck !
Crooks of the world, which one of you will be j
first to take me on !
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
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President
SuroJay, February 22, 1920
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Lack of Story Weakness of Russell's Latest
William Russell in
"SHOD WITH FIRE"
Fox
DIRECTOR Emmett J. Flynn
AUTHOR Harold Titus
SCENARIO BY J. Anthony Roach
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Rather long drawn out with in-
sufficient complications to justify feature
length.
STORY Is built around a single situation which
would have had more appeal if footage had
been shortened.
DIRECTION Is accountable for fine western
atmosphere but story prevented injection of
much dramatic action.
PHOTOGRAPHY Some good scenes and others
poor.
LIGHTINGS No special effects; some individ-
ual scenes show poor handling.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Registers as a clean, upright ranchman
effectively enough.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Good western stuff
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Several turns of action towards the
climax appear unreal.
CHARACTER OF STORY Rancher's attempt
to regenerate drink-sodden husband of girl he
loves.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Shod With Fire" is a western number, melodra-
matic in its entirety, that suffers through lack of suf-
ficient complications to engage the interest through-
out. In fact the story is built around a single situa-
tion, a strong one mayhap, but the superfluity of foot-
age, prevents its strength from registering. As the
action progresses and you discover they are sailing
on the same tack all the way through, it proves to
be a bit tiresome before the conclusion is finally
reached.
Ann Lytton arrives in a town in Arizona just as
Bruce Bayard, a ranchman, has brought a man into
the hotel who is unconscious from drink. The man
proves to be Ann's husband, Ned. Her discovery of
this is, it seems the most dramatic moment in the en-
tire picture.
Bruce takes Ned to his ranch in a contemplated
eft'ort to make him reform. But at every turn Ned
goes for the bottle. When he has regained his
strength Ann comes to him. He refuses to believe
her. statement that Bruce is a good man and insults
her by saying he believes that they are lovers.
He prepares to start with her for his mine, in gain-
ing which he had swindled the previous owner. Fear-
ful of the consequences, as Bruce had warned Ann to
keep him away from the mine, Ann sends a message
to Bruce via his favorite mount, Abe. Bruce then
gives chase. Arriving at the mine there is a lot of
detailed action which quite spoils whatever dramatic
effect intended, before Ned is finally shot by the
former mine owner, his death removing all obstacles
between Ann and Bruce.
There is considerable action centered about the
horse, Abe, who delivers the message. This will
likely appeal to most people. He acts the hero more
than once and will doubtless receive a lot of comment.
William Russell makes a thoroughly likeable figure
of Bruce and shows considerable expression. Helen
Ferguson would have fared better had she acted with
more animation, even though her role does call for
a constantly depressed appearance. Others are Betty
Schade, Robert Cain, George Stewart, Jack Connolly
and Nelson McDowell.
Russell's Popularity May Help This Over Its Own Rough Spots
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
William Russell's popularity is built upon better
stories than that offered in "Shod With Fire." This
picture really presents nothing more nor less than an
inadequate idea stretched into feature length and its
consequent weakening because of the stretching is
certainly obvious.
However, in view of Russell's fine performances in
the past you may be able to get by with this by adver-
tising it as "a romantic love song of the plains" as
the producer suggests. Give it a good musical setting
and speed up the running time as much as possible
without making things look foolish and the results
with the admirers of the star should not be so bad
after all.
Tell them also that the picture was inspired by Bay-
ard Taylor's old "Bedouin Love Song" and quote
lines of this which will be found in the press sheet
issued.
THE GIRL
HEMARWED
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WINTHROP "
by Bxonson Howard
Directed by... Scenario by..
Walter Edwards Edith Kennedy
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Lesser-Gore Kinema, Los Angeles
Moore's Theatres, Washington
Jake Wells' Virginia Theatres
The Minerva Theatre, Pittsburg
Strand Theatre, San Francisco
Talbot's America Theatre, Denver
Tammen's America, Colo. Springs
The Casino Theatre, Jacksonville
Liberty Theatre, Sacramento, Cal.
Beatty's Liberty, Fresno, Calif.
At every point big, quick-thinking first run
exhibitor factors have in most cases cleaned
out other picturers of lesser power to make
immediate room for
IheSAGEBRUSHER
With an all-star cast:
ROY STEWART
MARGUERITE De La MOTTE
NOAH BEERY
BETTY BRICE
ARTHUR MORRISON
GORDON RUSSELL
The photoplay of the novel by
EMERSON HOUCM
Directed by EDWARD SLOMAN
iJ Benjamin B. Hampton-^ Great Jathors Froduction
The real seeret of the great popularity
of "The Sagebrusher" is its tremendous
heart story; its hold upon the emotions.
It is a story of genuine throb and appeal,
that attracts audiences everywhere.
This production is made by masters.
Months were devoted to its production.
It bears the stamp of aji able organization
and Emerson Hough autographs it with
his approval.
W.W.HODKINSON CORPORATION
527 Fi/lh Avenue. New YorkQty
Diftributingthjvugh PATHf Exchangejncarporated
Foreign Dictributor:J. Frank. Qrockliss.Inc.TZd-^ Ave.
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Arthur F.Beck
presents
The Picture Girl Beautiful
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PITOL
Day by day, week by week, "The Capitol"
is leading in sales and is leading in import'
ance of the new first runs booked any
previous Leah Baird production ever made.
This is understandable, and was expected
by its distributors, because "The Capitol"
is stronger, abler, more vivid, more dramatic
and more compelling than the previous
Augustus Thomas plays in which Miss Baird
has starred.
Have joM booked "The Capitol"?
Prom the notable sta^e success by
AUCUSTU^ THOMAS w.w:hodkinson corporation
f\UVIU%/ I U«J I nV/nif^«/ 527 Fifth Avenue. New YorkOty
Directed by GEORGE IRVING
527 Fifth Avenue. New York Gty
Distributing through PATH^ tvchangejncorporated
Forei^ Distributor. J. Frank Drockliss. Inc 729-7^ Ave
JOSEPH LEVERING
presents
HIS
TEMPORARY
WIFE
By Robert Ames Bennet
Directed by Joseph Leverind
With an all-star cast
RUBYE DeREMER
EDMUND BREESE
MARY BOLAND
EUGENE STRONG
W.T CARLETON
Booked instantly by Tom Moore for his Y7ash-
ington Strand; booked on the circuits of New
York and a dozen large cities for immediate play
dates. It catches public attention with five all-
star cast names.
Exhibitors are taking quick advantage of the
chances for exploitation, guessing contests, teaser
copy in programs and special folders — all sug-
gested by making a play on the title itself —
"His Temporary Wife."
W.¥. HODKINSON CORPORATION
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Sunday, February 22, 1920
Fairly Satisfactory Picture Made From Strictly Conventional Material
Frank Mayo in
"BURNT WINGS"
Universal
DIRECTOR Christy Cabanne
AUTHOR Bayard Veiller
SCENARIO BY Percy Heath and Christy
Cabanne.
CAMERAMAN Alfred Gosden
AS A WHOLE Fairly satisfactory picture made
from material of strictly conventional nature
STORY Maintains average degree of interest
despite some very unreal characters.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally good
LIGHTINGS Some fine effects
CAMERA WORK Straight stuff
STAR Acts well in an unsympathetic role
SUPPORT Josephine Hill as sacrificing wife is
forced; Betty Blythe in semi-vamp role steals
sympathy.
EXTERIORS Plain
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Some subtitles should be altered to
gain better effect.
CHARACTER OF STORY Wife sells herself
to obtain money for sick husband who, recov-
ered almost proves fickle.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,075 feet
The story and the treatment accorded it in the pro-
duction are both conventional quantities with the case
of "Burnt Wings" but the picture manages to get into
the average class despite its stereotype mold and a pair
of rather unreal characters. One reason for this is that
it is brief and wastes small time about details, and
although this treatment has also served to level the
high-lights to a continuous state of sameness the action
is never tiresomely prolonged.
The picture is an adaptation of Bayard Veiller's
play, "The Primrose Path," and opens in a Paris studio
where Ned Templeton, an artist, finds the going hard.
When he suffers terribly from starvation his wife,
Joan, goes into the streets and sells her body to obtain
money for him.
Later Ned is seen installed in New York and suc-
cessful. He is commissioned to paint the portrait of
James Cartwright, a wealthy patron, whose acts are
guided by the whims of his daughter, Helen. Helen
takes a great liking to Ned and Cartwright schemes
to separate him from his wife. In this he believes him-
self aided by the fact that he is the man whom Joan
met in the Paris streets.
But his scheme fails. Ned hears him attempting to
liribe Joan to leave him and threatening her with ex-
posure of her past if she refuses. The result is that
Ned casts his false friends aside and returns to the
wife that made such a supreme sacrifice for him.
The picture brings out some good acting, notably
on the part of Frank Mayo, the star, although the
appeal he creates is rather short owing to the unsym-
pathetic nature of the role. Betty Blythe, often seen
in a lo and behold gown, makes a beautiful figure of
Helen Cartwright and in fact, takes much of the sym-
pathy that should go to the role of Joan which suffers
considerably owing to the forced performance of Jose-
phine Hill, who is pretty but by no means subtle or
polished. Rudolph Christian gives a dignified and im-
pressive performance in the rather impossible role of
Cartwright.
Some of the subtitles could be changed to much bet-
ter effect. When Ned tells his wife not to enter his
studio because : "it would be fatal to my career," the
very conventionality and "convenience" of the situa-
tion is bared to the bone whereas a more skilful use
of words would in part cover it up. There are other
subtitles of a similar kind.
Not Worth Making Any Big Fuss About
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Exhibitors of Universal pictures will find "Burnt
Wings" below the best of the product issued by this
company but good enough to fill a bill. It is not one
that you can talk about with any great degree of con-
fidence in your advertising for there is nothing excep-
tional about it in the way of either story or treatment.
The biggest advertising asset in connection with it
is the name of the author. Bayard Veiller, who has the
two plays, "Within the Law" and "The Thirteenth
Chair" to his credit among others. Indicate that
"Burnt Wings" is an adaptation of his play, "The
Primrose Path." This should attract. But don't
promise anything extraordinary.
Sunday, February 22, 1920
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Below the Average Standard of Kerrigan Productions
J. Warren Kerrigan in
"THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS"
Brunton Prod. — Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Ernest C. Warde
AUTHOR H. B. Daniel
SCENARIO. BY Jack Cunningham
CAMERAMAN Arthur L. Todd
AS A WHOLE Episodic and incoherent
STORY Fair material with very slight plot hin-
hered by weak continuity and injured by care-
less direction.
DIRECTION Gave little attention to presenting
the story in an understandable way.
PHOTOGRAPHY All right
LIGHTINGS Usually good
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR .Doesn't look the part of a lawyer
SUPPORT No one stands out conspicuously
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Biggest error in failure to properly
identify characters.
CHARACTER OF STORY Old story of the
necklace.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
This is a case of fair story material being spoiled hy
either a bad continuity or lack of application on the
part of the director. Surely something is vitally wrong
somewhere for the five reels of "$.'^0,000" have pretty
well run their course before the spectator can make
head or tail of the whole affair and by that time his
interest has been sadly misplaced.
Incident upon incident is flashed upon the screen
without the slightest degree of realism or hint as to
what the whole thing is about. All that the audience
knows is that the fuss is about a necklace but further
than that they're kept wondering pretty much as to the
rest ot the action.
They start off by introducing the characters in a
\ague sort of fashion which probably accounts for the
failure to understand what happens after the story gets
started. Kerrigan is shown as a "poor but honest"
lawyer who is greatly shocked by having $30,000 de-
posited in his care by Nancy Chase who is endeavor-
ing to recover a necklace belonging to her uncle and
which her cousin, Jack Rollins, has lost in a gambling
game.
For some reason or other ^^^arren hides the money
back of the pictures on the wall in his office and finds
it missing in the morning when Fritzi Brunette, as a
go-between in the necklace deal, arrives with the jewel
for which \\ arren is suj^posed to turn over the $30,000.
Fritzi is innocent of anything crooked in the deal.
Fritzi's father is janitor of the building in which
Warren has his office. A\'hile performing his duties
the money falls from behind the pictures and the old
man appropriates it. Warren goes to the gamblers'
rendezvous to investigate and while there wins $30,-
000 at roulette which he gives to Fritzi in return for
the necklace.
But it is not the real article so hero has to go back
and fight for the genuine article which he returns to
Rollins' uncle and is rewarded by the old man with
a regular job as his lawyer. A prologue to the story
informs that a sage of olden times is merely prophe-
sizing the story and so in the end to satisfy the ladies
of his harem he looks further into the crystal of the
future and shows the wedding ceremony of Fritzi and
Warren.
The Star's Name is Your Chief Asset
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Unless this production is revised to a much more sat-
isfactory degree of coherence it would be advisable to
hand your folks a synopsis of the story or they may
not know what it's about. The fault lies mainly in a
poorly arranged introduction which fails to properly
link the characters with the action; that is, the audi-
ence w'l find it difficult to associate the players with
the action.
.Should you run "$;30,0()0"' play up the idea of the
"poor but honest" law-yer who suddenly won himself
a good position by recovering a famous necklace from
a band of master gamblers. You could run the line :
"He lost $30,000 intrusted to his care but see how
J. Warren Krrigan gets out of the difficulty in '$30,-
000' at the blank theater."
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JVhat the Critics Think
of Bos worth
A Star Whose Ability in His
Chosen Line Cannot Be Sur-
passed" Cedric Weller in N. Y.
Review.
"Hobart Bosworth's Art Has
Reached Perfection," Marion
Russell in Billboard.
That Big Human Being, Hobart
Bosworth, N. Y. Times.
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'"SAHARA"
—•'Elaborate beyond the poiver of description
... a photoplay ivit/i a neiv story . . .
rarest of the film species."
— Neiv York Evening Mad.
—"An enchanting picture. Louise Glaum gives
a wonderful performance."
—Chicago Evening Post..
"A Masterpiece. Miss Glaum superb."
■ Guy, Price in Los Angeles Herald.
•'THE LONE WOLF'S DAUGHTER'
-••That rarest of rare things, a plot intensified^
and sharpened by transition into screen form."
—N. Y. Globe.
—••GRIFFITH NOR DEMILLE ARE DOING
NO BETTER THAN THIS PRODUCER (J.
PARKER READE, JR.)"
— Chicago Herald Examiner.
"Best ivork Miss Glaum has ever done."
E. Dougherty, L. A. Express.
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Sunday, February 22, 1920
Average Murder Mystery Story Produced in Lavish Settings
Pauline Frederick in
"THE PALISER CASE"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR William Parke
AUTHOR Edgar Saltus
SCENARIO BY Edfrid Bingham
CAMERAMAN Edward Gheller
AS A WHOLE Murder mystery story consider-
ably gruesome in nature but well portrayed
STORY Spends too much time building to main
situation; interest drops because of this.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Appears to most attractive advantage in
bobbed wig; registers emotional points nicely
SUPPORT Very good throughout
EXTERIORS Few
INTERIORS Sumptuous for the most part; in-
clude several big settings.
DETAIL Some minor points such as register-
ing of heroine's jealousy done in commonplace
manner.
CHARACTER OF STORY Concerns planting
of causes for murder and subsequent revela-
tion of guilty man.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"The Paliser Case" is a murder mystery which
consumes much space leading up to the murder, in
fact quite too much. Inasmuch as the title com-
pletely gives away the character of the production
as soon as the villain is introduced it is a matter of
sitting back and waiting for the scene in which he
receives a sword thrust in the back. And this scene
is a long while coming. After its occurrence the
mystery is built up expertly, but no great degree of
intensity is created owing to the fact that the clearing
up of the situation follows so soon.
The picture has been given an extravagant produc-
tion and reveals several big settings notably that of
the charity bazaar background and the opera house
scene. In some of the details of direction a common-
place hand shows. The registering of the heroine's
jealousy is done rather poorly. And the manner in
which the heroine discovers her mock marriage is
not made as clear as it might be.
Cassy, daughter of an old crippled Portugese violin-
ist, earns a scant living for her father and self by
singing. She has met Lennox a fine young man who
is engaged to Margaret, a society girl. Margaret's
mother desires her to marry Monty Paliser, rich but
dissipated. Through deceit she succeeds in breaking
the engagement but Cassy, unaware of this, marries
Monty in order to obtain money for her father.
It is not long afterwards that she discovers that she
is the victim of a mock marriage ceremony. She tells
her story to Lennox who, because of this and the
further report that Paliser is to marry Margaret,
vows vengeance. That night at the opera Paliser is
stabbed in the back. Lennox is arrested. Cassy con-
fesses that she committed the crime, tho' her old
father is the real culprit. He had risen from his
chain and made his way to the opera house, committed
the crime and returned all unseen. He dies from a
heart attack immeditely following his confession. Len-
nox and Cassy then plight their troth.
Pauline Frederick makes a striking figure, wearing a
bobbed wig, and plays her emotional scenes with fine
efifect. An exceptional supporting cast includes Albert
Roscoe, Warburton Gamble, James Neil, Alec Francis,
Kate Lester and Hazel Brennan. Carrie Lee Ward
also registers outstandingly in a comedy relief role.
Not Exceptional But You Can Get By With It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"As murder mystery pictures go "The Paliser Case"
fails to ofifer anything greatly exceptional to the gen-
eral run. However, the extravagant production
awarded the picture and the acting of the star and
the entire supporting cast will do much to successfully
counterbalance this fault.
You will be able to get by with "The Paliser Case"
in an average fashion if you don't go after it too
enthusiastically in advertising. Catch lines and read-
ers should be built around the mystery and by play-
ing up this angle of the production you may be able
to create a suspensive interest in the beginning of
the picture that the production itself fails to produce.
Denison
Clift
Fox Writer and Director
DIRECTED
MADLAINE TRAVERSE
HIS OWN STORY
"What Would You Do?"
A POWERFUL PROBLEM PLAY
Of Which Wid's says under date
of January 25th:
". . . One of the most expertly
wrought pieces that has reached the
screen in quite a while. . . Power-
fully told and skilfully directed, one
of the few of which it may be said
that it grips. . . A bare recital of
the story fails to give an adequate
idea of the picture's power. Certaiii
it is that Denison Clift has shown
himself a real picture dramatist here
and his handling of his subject de-
serves outspoken praise . . . 'What
Would You Do?' is an out and out
class picture."
DIRECTED
BUCK JONES
"The Last Straw"
HAROLD TITUS' GREAT WESTERN
STORY
Of Which Wid's says under date
of February 1st:
"The direction registered distinct
originalitj' and handled players and
material in a capable manner. A storj
well adapted to the star has been
secured, and Denison Clift has handled
it satisfactorily'. "
JUST FINISHED DIRECTING
MADLAINE TRAVERSE
"The Iron Heart"
A GREAT STORY OF A STEEL MILL
NOW DIRECTING
MADLAINE TRAVERSE
in
"The Spirit of Good"
The Story of the Moral Regeneration
of a Bad Man and Woman in a Small
Mining Town- — a Story with all the
Power of Bret Harte's Tales of the
Early West.
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Sunday, February 22, 1920
"Too Much Johnson" Has Too Much Forced Burlesque
Bryant Washburn in
"TOO MUCH JOHNSON"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Donald Crisp
AUTHOR William Gillette ,
SCENARIO BY Tom Geraghty
CAMERAMAN C. Edgar Schoenbaum
AS A WHOLE Intended as polite farce but de-
velops into broad burlesque which will hardly
appeal to better class audiences.
STORY Has a number of farcical situations
which propel the action at a fair clip.
DIRECTION Has fallen back on the burlesque
for major portion of comedy.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Straight
STAR Has been seen to much better advantage
than this ; performance is monotonous, be-
cause of lack of shading.
SUPPORT Monte Banks bids too strenuously
for laughs in burlesque role.
EXTERIORS Seascapes and Mexican
INTERIORS FumU all story's demands
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Efforts of youg mar-
ried man to escape domineering mother-in-
law.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. 4,431 feet
"Too Much Johnson" opens like a polite comedy as
most all of Bryant Washburn's recent Lasky pictures
have been, but before it has gotten very well along it
finds its way into burlesque and burlesque, of a very
broad sort. But though it is broad in type, it is by no
means so .extensive in appeal. Lots of people, right-
fully expecting at least an average polite comedy after
seeing William Gillette's name attached to it as author,
are going to be offended at the reckless intrusion of
the burlesque thread which in time grows to dominate
the action.
This burlesque is centered on the character of Da-
this, a jealous wine merchant bent on discovering the
man to whom his fickle wife has transferred her af-
fections and of whom he knows nothing save for the
fact that he has a wave in his hair. Monte Banks
who handles this role overacts in typical burlesque
style, but many of his antics will fail to register be-
cause they appear as such forced bids for comedy.
As the rest of the action is subordinated to these
scenes the picture fails to measure up to Washburn's
standard, as set in his previous pictures. And the
star's work here is not up to his best. There are few
if any shadings injected into the role and as a result it
becomes monotonous before the end of the picture is
reached.
The story gets under way after introducing Billings,
his wife and Mrs. Patterson, his domineering mother-
in-law. Billings has sold his yacht to a Mrs. Dathis
but accepts her invitation to take a cruise but sails
under the name of Johnson. He excuses himself to
his wife and her mother saying he is going to look
after oil investments in Mexico. Later he decides on
another trip and gives the same excuse. Mrs. Patter-
son decides to go along with his wife.
This precipitates a grand mixup aboard the boat.
Mr. Dathis is bound to kill the "Mr. Johnson" of his
wife's acquaintance. A Scotchman is taking his
daughter to Mexican oil lands to marry her to a Mr.
Johnson. It develops that this Mr. Johnson has
bought the lands from Billing's friend and thus his
scheme of asking his friend to permit his posing as
the operator is blown to bits.
The last sequence staged on the Mexican property
of the irate Mr. Johnson is the best in the entire pic-
ture and winds the action up with a series of pretty
good laughs. The burlesque is milder and the farce
sits up and takes notice.
The star is supported by Lois Wilson, Adele Far-
rington, C. H. Geldart, Monte Blue, Elsa Lorimer,
Gloria Hope and others.
Not Up to the Washburn Comedy Standard But May Get By
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This falls pretty short of Bryant Washburn's best
comedies that he has made for Paramount-Artcraft
but you will probably be able to get by with it with
those who have come to like his work. A good repu-
tation cannot be killed by one somewhat inferior pic-
ture and if your crowd has shown a leaning toward
Washburn you can slip this in without fear providing
you don't shout about it.
A good advertising name in addition to that of the
star's is that of William Gillette, the author. Mention
that he wrote "Secret Service." A good angle to re-
flect in the advertisements would be the relation of the
fact that the whole foolish story was caused by an
obtrusive mother-in-law. The mother-in-law jokes
are old, but still useful.
Sunday, February 22, 1920
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17
Jack Pickford at His Best as Kentucky Mountain Lad
Jack Pickford in
"THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM
COME"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Wallace Worsley
AUTHOR John Fox, Jr.
SCENARIO BY Elliott Clawson
CAMERAMAN Don Short
AS A WHOLE Human interest story admirably
told in artistic screen presentation.
STORY War romance flavored with all the emo-
tions caused by conflict ; realistically told.
DIRECTION Very good especially for the man-
ner in which coherence was maintained.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Sepia tints and night effects fine
CAMERA WORK Splendid
STAR Perhaps the best thing he has done
SUPPORT Entire cast well suited to respective
roles.
EXTERIORS Wonderful locations representing
Kentucky.
INTERIORS Accurate Civil War atmosphere
DETAIL Well handled
CHARACTER OF STORY Cumberland moun-
tain youth comes out a hero on the Union side
and wins over his Southern sweetheart.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
Goldwyn couldn't have made a better selection for
Jack Pickford than "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom
Come," for it gives him every opportunity that could
be offered a juvenile and the star's realization of the
part is indeed meritorious. He certainly makes an in-
teresting figure as "Chad," a product of the Cumber-
land mountain wilds. Throughout the production his
performance holds the spectator's interest with little
or no variance.
As far as the production itself is concerned, every
detail denotes extreme care and a genuine Southern
atmosphere, made unusually real because of the accu-
racy of locations and settings. There are some very
beautiful shots of real country in "The Little Shep-
herd of Kingdom Come," which are shown to particu-
larly good advantage because of the lightings. The
night scene in the quaint Kentucky village is splendid.
It does seem that the war sequence has been car-
ried to an unnecessary length for the purpose of com-
pleting the romance between Chad and Margaret for
that's about all that it does. Of course, it gives hero
Jack a chance to prove that he is true blue even if he
did join the Union Army.
Chad runs away from his mountain home after the
death of his foster-parents and is taken in by the Tur-
ner family in the Valley of Kingdom Come where he
works for his board and that of his dog. The school-
master in the Valley takes a keen interest in the lad
because of his diligence and rewards him with a trip
to Lexington. Chad bids good-bye to Melissa, se-
cretly very fond of Chad, and the rest of his friends and
starts on his vacation.
In Lexington he attracts the attention of Major
Buford and when he misses the train for home, the
Major invites him to his place. The Major has a sort
of instinctive attachment for the lad and without much
coaxing Chad agrees to stay but it isn't long before
General Dean, a neighbor, objects to the presence of
Chad because he knows nothing of his parents. In
the end, after Chad returns from the war, the death-
bed confession of an old mountaineer, clears his name
and he wins the daughter of General Dean.
The supporting cast consists of a long and well
known list of names, among them Pauline Starke, the
little country girl Melissa, who died of a broken heart,
Clara Horton, J. Park Jones, Clark Marshall, Edythe
Chapman, James Neill, R. D. McLean, Aggie Herring,
Dwight Crittenden, Nick Cogley and others.
Start Them Coming Your Way for This. They'll Like It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Jack Pickford is coming up stronger all the time and
in "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" he does
some fine work in a part well suited to his personality.
Admirers of the star are going to like him as Chad,
the Cumberland mountain lad. He plays the part with
genuine feeling and really gets the sympathy of his
audience especially in moments where he is friendless
except for his dog.
Your folks will like this one so go after outside
business. If the star's producers continue to give
him stories like "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom
Come" you can keep building up additional patronage
when you show his name.
Catchlines could read : "A lad and a dog went down
into the Valley of Kingdom Come. But go to the
blank theater and see what happened after the lad
went out of the Valley." Or, "See Jack Pickford as
'Chad' the Cumberland mountain youth in a vivid pic-
turization of John Fox's 'The Little Shepherd, of King-
dom Come' at the blank theater."
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DAILV
Sunday, February 22, 1920
Broadway Stage Play Offers a Lot of Foolishment and Not Much Else
Taylor Holmes in
"THE VERY IDEA"
Taylor Holmes Prod. — Metro
DIRECTOR Lawrence Windom
AUTHOR William LeBaron
SCENARIO BY S. E. V. Taylor
CAMERAMAN Jake Badaracco
AS A WHOLE Silly sort of thing without any
actual basic idea worth thinking about.
STORY. . . .Very poor comedy material that stretches
the imagination to ridiculous proportions.
DIRECTION Didn't register any real humor
and played around small ideas until it became
tedious.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Overdid facial expressions in different
emotions.
SUPPORT Virginia Valli met requirements ;
others suitable.
EXTERIORS Florida scenes inviting
INTERIORS Correct
DETAIL Some sketches accompanying the
titles are funnier than the picture itself.
CHARACTER OF STORY Young married man
with fatherly aspirations seeks to adopt a son
when he cannot have one of his own.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"The Very Idea" isn't much of an idea as far as
making a screen story is concerned. Eugenics may
be all very well in books and even to be taken ser-
iously by those who desire to take it that way, but
when it comes to making a comedy based on this
theory, — well, it isn't entertaining to say the least.
However, it isn't intended to be taken seriously but
even at tliat there isn't a genuine lauoh in it.
Even forgiving the author for the basis upon wTiich
he has founded humor, "The Very Idea," like many
previous farce and musical comedy adaptations, loses
considerable of its appeal because of the missing dia-
logue. The title writer has endeavored to register
some laughs but so many are required to keep the
spectator informed, that they become tiresome and
miss fire. Also look out for the scissored hand of the
censor in more instances than one.
Gilbert and Edith Goodhue, after despairing of
having a child of their own, decided to adopt one
so they betake themselves to an orphanage where
they begin their hunt. However, before they can
make a selection from the assortment of youthful ap-
plicants for a home, Edith's bachelor uncle, a eugen-
ist, interrupts the aflfair and advises that they allow
him to secure their son.
Norah and Joe, maid and chauffeur respectively, in
the home of the Goodhues, decide to get married so
uncle in "anticipation" promptly plans to have Edith
and Gilbert adopt Norah and Joe's baby, and in the
meantime sends the proxy parents to Florida in order
that they may become healthy parents for their
adopted child.
In Florida, Gilbert, fearing Norah and Joe are go-
ing to disappoint him, gets himself into much hot
water, including jail, in his effort to secure a baby
"by hook or crook." When the young chauflfeur does
arrive Norah refuses to part with it but a smiling fade-
out of Gilbert indicates renewed hopes for a son of
his own
Taylor Holmes is practically the whole show. He
is on the screen from start to finish and works hard
as the "man without a son." Virginia Valli was a
rather unconcerned young wife and others in the cast
were Betty Ross Clarke, Jack Levering, Edward Mar-
tindale, Jean Robb, Edward Lester, Fay Marbe and
George Cooper.
Use the Star's Name and Play Safe by Telling Them What It's About
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you have a cosmopolitan audience, the theme of
"The Very Idea" will probably get by with them and
be accepted for what humor they can get out of it.
There will be some chuckles but very few real laughs
and even if they are inclined to laugh out they will
probably feel obliged to restrain themselves because
of the more or less risque character of the subject.
The title will probably be familiar to many of your
natrons because of the presentation of the play on
Broadway last season with Ernest Truex. Play up
the name of the star and use some catchlines. For
instance, "Are you interested in eugenics? See how
Edith and Gilbert finally secure a eugenic baby through
the effort of a bachelor uncle." Or, "He wanted a son
if he had to steal one. See Taylor Holmes in his
son-hunting comedy, 'The Very Idea' at the blank
theater."
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Jan.
4
Jan.
4
Jan.
4
Jan.
11
Jan.
18
Jan.
18
Jan.
25
Jan.
25
Feb.
1
Feb.
1
Feb.
8
Feb.
15
Feb.
15
Feb.
90
Feb.
22
Feb.
29
Feb.
29
Feb.
29
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Too Much Johnson (Bryant Washburn) . ...5
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Sand (William S. Hart) 5
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The Tree of Knowledge (Robert WarwielO 5 1/18/20
What's Your Hu.sband Doing? (Douglas MacLean-
Dori!= May) 5.... 2/8/20
The Copperhead (Super-Special) 5
Double Speed (Wallace Eeid) 5
All of a Sudden Peggy (Marguerite-Clark) ..5
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Mary's Anlvle (MacLean & May) 5....
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Black is White (Dorothy Dalton) 5
The Amateur Wife (Irene Castle) 5
Huckleberry Finn (Super-Special) 5
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The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5
Toby's Bow 5.... 12/28/19
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Pinto (Mabel Normand) 5 2/1/20
Water, Water Everywhere (Will Rogers) 5 2/8/20
The Silver Horde (Rex Beach's 5 ■
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5
The Paliser Case (Pauline Fredericks)
The Blooming Angel (Madge Kennedy)
Duds (Tom Moore)
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Glome (Jack
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The Street Called Straight (Basil King) •
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High Pockets 5.
A Misfit Earl 5.
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Virtuous Vamp (Constance Talmadge) 5 11/30/19
Mind the Paint Girl (Anita Stewart) 6 11/30/19
Heart, O' the Hills (Mary Pickford) 6 12/7/19
The Beauty Market (Katherine MacDonald) 6 1/2.5/20
In Wrong (Jack Pickford) 5 12/28/19
In Old Kentucky (Anita Stewart) 5.... 12/21/19
A Day's Pleasure (Charlie Chaplin) 2 12/14/19
The Greatest Question (D. W. Griffith's Pro ...5 1/4/20
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Love, Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes- Ellen Cassidy)
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The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings)... .5 12/7/19
A Woman's Experience (Mary Boland)
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The Westerners 7 8/10/19
The Sagebrusher 7 1/4/20
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Wings of the Morning 6 12/7/19
Heart Strings 1/4/20
The Adventurer
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The Desert of Wheat 6
Tom Mix Series
The Feud 5
The Cyclone 1/18/20
The Daredevil 5
J. Parlier Read, Jr., Productions
Sahara (Louise Glaum) 7.
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7.
Theda Bara Series
La Belle Russe 6
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Deitrich-Beck, Inc.
The Bandbox (Doris Kenyon) 6.
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6.
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12/14/19
11/30/19
9/21/19
11/16/19
Artco Productions
The Winning Stroke (George Walsh .. 5 .
Eastward Ho (William Russell) '"5 Ii/SVIQ
Thieves (Gladys Brockwell) .' ""i: 5"" iiwTq
The Devil's Riddle (Gladys Brockwell) ..'"5""
The Lincoln Highwayman (Wm. Russell) 5.. 1/4/20
The Shark (George Walsh) 5 1/11/20
Shod With Fire (William Russell).... •••g--" ^/^Vf"
Flames of the Flesh (Gladys Brockwell).. '.'.'.5.'.'.'. 12/28A9
The Square Shooter (Buck Jones) ..... 5 ^
Tin Pan Alley (Ray & Pair) '5""
Her Elephant Man (Shirley Mason) '.'."5"" 2/1/20
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) s"" ^ '
What Would You Do? (Madlaine Travers)'.'.5'.'.'' 1/25/20
The Last Straw (Buck Jones) ...5.... 2/1/20
As a Man Thinks (Leah Baird) 5 4/20/19
The Volcano (Leah Baird) 6 8/17/19
The Capitol (Leah Baird) 6 12/21/19
Cynnthia-on-fhe-Minnute (Leah Baird)
Robert Brunton Productions
A White Man's Chance (J. Warren Kerrigan) . .5.
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5..
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrlgan)5..
. 4/20A9
12/14/19
National — Billle Rhodes Productions
The Blue Bonnet (Billle Rhodes)
.6.... 8/31/19
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Just a Wife (Special Cast) 5.
. . 9/28/19
. . 11/9/19
.. 10/19/19
.. 12/28/19
. . 1/25/20
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. . 2/1/20
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Lombardl, Ltd. (Bert Lytell) fl.
Please Get Married (Viola Dana) 6.
Fair and Warmer (May Allison) 6.
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6.
The Walk-OfCs (May Allison) 6.
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6.
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6.
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) ...6.
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Date Reels Reviewed
Dec. 7 Brothers Divided (Frank Keenan) 5 1/4/20
Dec. 14 The A-B-C of Love (Mae Murray) 6 12/14/19
Dec. 21 The Prince and Betty (Wm. Desmond) 5 12/14/19
Jan. 4 My Husband's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer)..6 12/21/19
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressy (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/19
Jan. 18 The Web of Deceit (Dolores Cassinelli) 6 1/4/20
Feb. 2 Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) 5 1/18/20
Feb. 2 Respectable by Proxy (Sylvia Breamer, Robt.
Gordon) 6.... 2/1/20
Amerloan Film Co., Inc.
Tvonne From Paris (Mary Miles Minter).. 5....
The Tiger Lily (Margarita Fisher) 5
This Hero Stuff (William Russell) 5
Eve In Exile (Charlotte Walker) 7
The Valley of Tomorrow (Wm. Russell) 5
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7/20/19
7/27/19
12/14/19
1/18/20
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REPUBLIC PICTURES
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Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5 .
Girl of the Sea (Williamson Sub. Prod.) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) 5
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) 5
TweIve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
Doro 5. . . . 12/28/19
Dad's Girl (Jackie Saunders) 5
The Gift Supreme 5
The Only Way Trail (Edythe Sterling) 5
Mothers of Men 5
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Every Tuesday and Saturday.
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Dec. 2 When the Clouds Roll By (Fairbanks)...
1/4/20
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7. . . . 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter] 6 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Blnney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of the Yellow Room Lorin Baker,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
Elton) 6 10/26/19
Specials
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The Open Door 6 10A9/19
The Broken Butterfly 6 10/26/19
The Beloved Cheater 5 11/16/19
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December Releases
Seeing It Through (Brentwood Prod.) 5....
Beckoning Roads (Bessie Barriscale) S 12/28/19
The Tone Man (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 12/14/19
January Releases
Haunting Shadows (H. B. Warner) 5.
The Third Generation (Brentwood) 5.
The Beggar Prince (Sessue Hayakawa) 5.
The Luck of Geraldine Laird (Bessie Barrlscale)5.
1/18/20
1/25/20
2/1/20
2/1/20
L. J. Selznick Enterprises
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Distributed Through Select Exchanges
The Woman God Sent (Zena Keefe) 5
Footlights and Shadows (Olive Thomas) 5
The Imp (Elsie Janis) 5....
Sooner or Later (Owen Moore) 5....
His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (Elaine Hammerstein) . .5. . . . 1/18/20
The Broken Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5
A Regular Girl (Elsie Janis) 5.... 11/30/19
Piccadilly Jim (Owen Moore) 5 2/8/20
The Glorious Lady (Olive Thomas) 5 11/9/19
Sealed Hearts (Eugene O'Brien) 5
The Country Cousin (Elaine Hammerstein) . .5 12/14/19
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
She Loves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6 1/11/20
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5.... 12/21/19
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7 12/7/19
A Scream in the Night (Special Cast) 6.... 10/26/19
Faith of the Strong (Mitchell Lewis) 6 9/21/19
The Isle of Conquest (Norma Talmadge) 6 11/9/19
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Her Game (Florence Reed) 5....
The Eternal Mother (Florence Reed)
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 12/28/19
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Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6.
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips). .8.
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7.
11/16/19
8/24/19
10/19/19
Universal Features
The Brute Breaker (Frank Mayo) ....6.... 11/23A9
The Rider of the Law (Harry Carey) 6 10/12/19
The Trembling Hour (Helen Eddy) 6 10/19/19
His Divorced Wife (Monroe Salisbury) 5 11/9/19
Under Suspicion (Forrest Stanley-Ora Carew)5.... Il/i23/18
Lasca (Edith Roberts- Frank Mayo) 5 11/23/19
A Gun Fighting Gentleman (Harry Carey).... 6 11/30/19
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) ."> 12/7/1P
The Day She Paid (Francelia Billington) 5 12/14/19
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 l/25/'20
Marked Men (Harry Carey) 5 12/21/19
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5.... 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
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In Honor's Web (Harry Morey) 5 11/9/19
A Fighting Colleen (Bessie Love) 5 11/16/19
The Black Gate (Earle Williams) 5
The Combat (Anita Stewart) 5
The Golden Shower (Gladys Leslie) 5 12/21/19
The Tower of Jewels (Corlnne Griffith) 5 1/11/20
The Darkest Hour (Harry Morey) 5....
Pegeen (Bessie Love) 5....
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5 1/18/20
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5....
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5 2/1/20
Human Collateral (Corlnne Griffith) 5
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5 2/1/20
Special Prodnctione
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce)...
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith)
The Vengeance of Durant (Alice Joyce) .
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce)
..6.
..6.
..6.
11/1 6A9
11/9A9
12/14/19
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Some Short Reels
"Torchy"
Yea, Bo! Want a good comedy — a good two-reeler — with
the latest innovations in shimmying music captions? Then
get to "Torchy."
This is a new one. The "Torchy" comedies featuring
Johnny Hlnes are being produced by Charles C. Burr and
if the rest of them come through as well as the first, shown
this week at the Strand, it's a bet that they are going over
big.
And the titles ! Some titles. One or two of them are
too long but otherwise they get across in great shape.
Probably the captions really make this two-reeler a feature.
Johnny Hines is good, of course, and the director has seen
fit to let him alone so he plays his natural self. When he
crosses himself after rubbing the countenance of a young
Hebrew before he shoots crap, will get a giggle out of
anybody.
And his shimmying feet. If there is a girl who loves to
dance who comes to your house who just won't rave over
Johnny's dancing, and the way shimmy music notes are
shown on the screen — well then — she just isn't a dancer.
It is a good deal harder, so some say, to make a snappy
two reel comedy than a feature. If so the Johnny Hines
organization doesn't seem to be afraid of the job. They've
certainly got a knock-out in their first one.
"The Charming Mrs. Chase," Pathe
"The Charming Mrs. Chase" is the initial two reel comedy
produced by Mrs. Sidney Drew based on the "After Thirty"
stories by Julian Street. Mrs. Drew has developed a human
comedy very much in the same key as those she made with
her late husband. Its laughs are never forced, they spring
directly from humanisms that everyone accustomed to any
kind of home life will recognize as realities. The plot is
simple and merely relates of the manner in which a married
man, a little bit tired of the routine of his existence, sought
to provide himself with a thrill by taking another man's
wife to luncheon. But the date proved inanely dull and so the
husband goes home to his wife realizing that his future
marital life is to be one of contentment minus thrilling
episodes. The picture is invaluably enriched by the cleverly
drawn characterization of John Cumberland as the husband.
His work here serves to demonstrate that he is an artist.
"The Charming Mrs. Chase" should be on the bill of
every high class and family theater. The thrills that the
husband could not find are pi-esent in the shape of many,
many laughs.
"A Dream of Fair Women," M. W. Garsson
When the Motion Picture Magazine. Motion Picture Classic
and Shadowland held their Fame and Fortune contest select-
ing about a score of the prettiest damsels and these who
displayed the greatest amount of histrionic ability from
50,000 contestants, a two reel production was made, with
the winners appearing. The oftering, state-righted by M-
W. Garsson, is strictly one for the picture fan. If exploited
properly, that is, if played up to the fan in the proper
manner it will undoubtedly prove of value at the box office.
Considering that the cast is almost entirely composed
of amateurs, the work of the players is entirely satisfactory.
The fault with the offering is that there is much more
than enough material. But the story, the entire production,
sei-ve but one purpose, that of presenting the youthful maids
upon the screen. And they are attractive, you can guarantee
that.
In advertising appeal directly to the fans. Tell them of
the contest, that numerous girls participated and that the
actual winners are to appear in a two reel photoplay, adapted
from Alfred Tennyson's poem, the title of which is the same
as that given the picture. Mention names. Say that the
judges were Mary Pickford, Cecil D. deMille, Maurice Tour-
neur, James Montgomery Flagg, Howard Chandler Christy
and Olga Petrova. Then tell them who some of the lassies
are. And accentuate the fact that it is a contest film ;
avoiding promises as to its matter.
The story concerns a young artist who is not faithful
to the girl who loves and understands him. In a dream,
after reading a poem of Tennyson's, he comes upon various
women, representing grace, charm, coquetry, etc. It is love
however, who understands him and furnishes him with in-
spiration, so that when he wakes he pursues his work with
renewed vigor. In the end, he returns to the girl who
adores and forgives him, because she understands him.
"An Island of Enchantment," Educational
Due to the popularity hand-colored scenics are enjoying
at present there are more offerings of that sort on the
market than usual. In this Educational Library De Luxe
reel, some fault may be found with the manner in which
the colors have been applied. There are several shots that
are really beautiful, most of these being scenes showing the
temples and pagodas of Japan, which has furnished the
material for the subject. Some footage devoted to the man-
ner in which small vessels similar to canoes shoot down
rapids bears watching.
"Some Mind Reader," Dooley=Tyrad
Johnny Dooley in his second production for Tyrad proves
that with properly selected, directed and produced vehicles,
he should be successful in the films.
Taken as a whole, the offering will get over. Dooley
has a winning personality, and in addition, Sophie Tucker
and Gilda Grey, who are a pair of celebrities appear in
the production, which gives it an additional pull at the
box office. Unfortunately, the rather robust Sophie does
not screen nearly as well as Miss Grey who shakes herself
over the silver sheet with vigor.
In the early portion of the offering, there are too many
titles. Many of these are funny and will draw laughs,
but in a few places, it would be well to cut them. The
story seelcted is a good one, but they did not always make
the best of it, more action being necessary in places. But
the picture does possess a sufficient number of good qual-
ities to enable it to hold its own with the avearge audience
"Sailing and Fishing," Educational
Several exquisitely tinted shots of water scenes stand out
in this Educational reel from its Library De Luxe, and add
beauty to an otherwise satisfactory scenic production. A
great part of it is devoted to the catching of a large species
of fish of Palermo. This is of great interest. The camera
work throughout is of high order. Worth while to get over
with any audience.
"Log of the La Viajera," Educational
In screening this reel, Robert Bruce has departed from
his usual haunts, and pursued the journey of a sailing ves-
sel through Canadian waters. While there is some stuff
in it that holds the eye, there is little of the natural beauty
usually so profuse in his films and it is therefore not as
appealing as some of his other stuff. The photography
throughout is up to the mark, and there are many shots
that are of interest. It is a creditable offering of its kind.
WD 0-\%%\q/?
Short Reels
"Tick=Tock," Ford=GoIdwyn
Several of the details of tlie making of oloclcs and watches
are disclosed in tliis Ford industrial which is up to the
standard. It is not especially valuable as entertainment
matter but for those interested in this subject should prove
of value. The manner in which it has been screened is
satisfactory, considering: that they had to go to a factory
and shoot the stuff indoors without studio accommodations.
"The Adventures of Ruth," Pathe
Close conflict and rapid action is lacking in the tenth
episode of this serial, called "The Forged Check". There
is little in it to jilease the average serial fan. and the scheme
of having the different keys handed the heroine, for her
to follow out in each case the appended instructions, is
becoming a bit tiresome.
Bray Pictograph, No. 424, Qoldwyn
Considerable discussion has been aroused recently by
several scientists who for a living are planning various ways
of butting in on the residents of some other planet, which
may or may not be very pleasant. In this Bray Pictograph,
the first part is called "All Abroad for the Moon," a
diagram study animated by Max Fleischer. It is one of the
best bits of educational film ever made. The clearness with
which each point is illustrated and the manner in which
it has been screened is such as to hold the attention of those
scientifically inclined as well as others. In addition, this
has a Krazy Kat cartoon appended, directed by Vernon
Stallings. and is quite clever, possessing several novel bits
that will put it over. Every bit of the reel is entertaining,
and the initial portion in addition possesses great educa-
tional value.
reason lost their outer raiment, chasing about where many
meet. In this two reeler much of the punch is provided by
fhis sort of stuff, but they have seen to it that the offering
is kept more or less clean. In some places where the
loading pair appears somewhat exposed, some of the scenes
may be curtailed by censor boards, but the greater part of it
should not cause any objection. There are numerous situ-
ations that are clever, the characters perform in fine fashion
and the piece is superior to anything. Neal Burns has done
for a long while.
The star is seen at the start as a clerk in a shoe store,
where the floor-walker strives to win away from him, one
of the girl employes. She agrees to accompany the latter
to a ball and Burns also attends, buying on credit, a dress
suit for the occasion. Unfortunately, he is discharged after
getting into trouble with the floor-walker and the fellow
who has sold Burn's the garment, on learning of his dis-
missal, plant to retrieve it. At the ball. Burns is caught
and the suit removed. Incidentally, the girl's gown, which
was supposed to have been delivered to the home of her
employer, is also taken away, and some knock-about stuff re-
sults. In the end. Burn's cleverness is appreciated by the
store owner, and he is made the manager. The girl is his,
of course.
"Silverware," Ford=Qoldwyn
Perhaps it is because making silverware is comparatively
simple that this Ford educational offering hold attention so
well, and perhaps it is because it is somewhat unusual. At
any rate another very satisfactory industrial reel must be
credited to the Ford organization. It shows skilled laborers
fashioning the various common silverware utensils, and one
or two of the processses are not very familiar, namely, some
of the lathe work. One of the best of its kind produced
by this firm in some time.
"A Pool of Peaches," Florida FiInt=Arrow
Present day picture audiences regard slap- stick comedies
in a more or less nonchalent manner, unless they are based
on stoi-ies that are out of the orrinary or possess business
that is unusual. In this two reel "Sunbeam"' comedy,
there is a lack of really worth-while material and the story
is hardly commendable, yet the production generally has
some mirth-provoking stuff. There are several attractive
damsels who either sport gymnasium uniforms or single
piece bathing apparel adding spice to the subject, and in
several spots it picks up a trifle, but most of it will probably
not get by very easily. ,
"One Dollar Down," NationaNQoldwyn
Oft has the comedy producer availed himself of the
spectacle of men or women, or both, who have for some
"The Lion Man," Universal
In the 15th and 16th episodes, respectively entitled "The
Furnace of Fury," and "Relentless Renegades." rapidity of
action, and the near unravelling of the mystery hold the
offering up. A great deal of the action takes place in a
moonshine still. It is, however, the scene of an excit-
ing battle in which the hero almost overcomes a group of
antagonists, but is of course lowered through a trap door
when he is about to be returned the victor. Mexican
bandits enter the story and the 16th episode ends in a
way that will get them to come and see what occurs after
that.
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Short
Reels
"The Phantom Butler," Republic
Living a sort of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde life, a convicted
and escaped forger is apprehended by Herbert Rawllnson,
secret service man extraordinary, who supplements the haul
with the round-up of another schemer. This is on of the
William J. Flynn series of two-reelers in which Rawlinson
plays the featured role. Although it does possess an ele-
ment of suspense, it is at times rather obvious. Except for
the lightings in some places, this is up to the mark techni-
cally, the players perform in acceptable style and the direc-
tion is satisfactory. As a whole, a reasonably good offering
of its kind, that should go well where they like mystery, for
although many of them will outguess it, they have kept this
moving at a reasonably fast rate and it has much in it that
will get over with a punch.
"Why Cooks Go Cuckoo," Gaiety Comedies
George Ovey is featured in a Gaiety comedy which is
Iniilt about a rather thin theme, but has a few creditable
situations which will put it over. The start finds the hero
and his beloved employed respectively as cook and waitress
in a restaurant. Ovey is informed that he has inherited a
seminary, and accompanied by the lady of his heart, ven-
tures towards his newly acquired property. In the school,
there is a laughable situation, when he examines the girls
with regard to their ability as to flirtation, and all goes
well, until he finds that what he inherited was a cemetery,
there being an error in the message. The finish finds the
"Quicksands," Arrow
For another of his Northwoods Dramas, Edgar Jones has
selected a rather unusual theme. Beyond doubt, it could
have been made into a longer production, and in keeping
it down to two reels, he has made it necessary for the
audience to take some things for granted. The offering is
one that possesses an element of mystery, suspense and
a generally wholesome atmosphere. Edgar Jones who plays
the principal role appears to be a likeable fellow, and the
rest of the cast is suitable. There is a good deal to be
desired as far as the direction is concerned, however. In
the scene in which Jones exposes the crooked gambling
device by which the players are being fleeced of their lucre,
the more or less calm manner in which the most recently
cheated fellow takes it is surprising. At the finish the reason
why Jones, who has been robbing the messenger of a timber
company, taking only $5,000 each time is not made per-
fectly clear. His death in the quicksands in the end, leaving
Demby and the girl happily united is a pathetic touch, es-
pecially so since Jones is the center of attraction throughout,
making the two reeler an actual tragedy. The quicksand
portion has been made very realistic, and the subject, as a
whole merits booking.
"Elmo, the Fearless," Universal
Chinese dives — villainous, sneaking yellow-skinned Mon-
golians— the fascination of the little-known Orient — these
all please serial patrons. And so, in eposide 11, "The Temple
of the Dragon," Elmo Lincoln with the fair young heroine,
the wicked gang that would take from its just owner a
valuable gold mine, all hie themselves to such a den, leav-
ing an intricate dive in the city slums behind. For plaus-
ibility, this does not rank very high, in fact it does not rank
at all. But it has action and is unusual. The finish, where
the powerful Elmo Lincoln is tied to the image of the
dragon, facing death because of a poisonous vapor it emits,
will certainly hold attention.
The twelfth episode winds up with a crash in which
an automobile and wagon on which the leading duo are
perched come together. There have been several wrecks in
this serial before and that will probably detract from the
value of the scene, which has not screened very effectively.
"Cashing Through." as this part of the production is called
maintains just a fair average.
"License Applied for," Christie
Earl Rodney and 'Vera Steadman are featured in a
Christie reel, in a story by Frank Roland Conklin. The-
matically, this is quite acceptable and holds the spec-
tator in suspense. The director has kept it moving at a
satisfactory rate of speed, and the cast measures up to the
desired standard. It concerns a young man. who is ■so
certain that the girl who he loves will agree to marry
him, that he secures a license before proposing. Invited
to spend some time at her home, he tucks the license under
his pillow, fearful lest the girl bolt when she discovers
that he has secured it before gaining her consent. When
the young lady's feminine cousin arrives, Rodney is asked
to let her have his room, and the document still remains
under his pillow. It becomes necessary for him to pro-
pose before the license is found, but he is interrupted every
time he attempts to go through with it. Finally they do
get at the certificate and the girl does become a bit peevish
but all is well when she remarks that she sees no reason
for not using it. A clever clean comedy.
"Dead Eye Jeff," Fox
Bud Fisher's caricature performers, Mutt and Jeff, join a
circus in this reel and after some knock-about stuff, clev-
erly animated, and including much that is funny, they
succeed in wrecking the entire establisment. Assistants
to a lion tamer and sharpshooter are advertised for in the
beginning, and the inseparables apply. Mutt amuses him-
self with the lion, while Jeff announces the freaks and
then permits the pistol expert to shoot a pipe from his
mouth. In that portion, most of the real laughs come,
and the riot that results holds attention until the very finish.
"Should a Husband Tell?" Christie
Ever.vthing that a one reel comedy should have except-
ing the unusual, is to be found in this Christie production.
It has been screened in fine fashion, directed well and the
characters perform in a manner that will win favor, tfn-
fortunately. the basic theme is one that has been used
too frequently. The story concerns a youthful couple, whose
little family is almost disrupted by the arrival of wifey's
brother Of course hubby does not know he is her brother
and is greatly astonished when he sees him kissing and
embracing her The only unusual twist in this is, that
hubby has a little surprise planned, the same being an
auto which he intends to present to his wife. It results
in his being mistaken for a taxi driver, and In his being
placed in close proximity to the others and in some com-
edy when they attempt to eject him from his own home.
"Her Private Husband," Fox
Fox's newest Sunshine comedy starts with a laugh in
which Chester Conklin is reposing on the lap of a woman
of plentiful proportions, sewing a patch on his trousers,
while he plays solitaire on the floor. After that, Conklin,
as the waiter and the cook, starts throwing a mass of
dough about, and then comes the breaking up of crockery.
No particular attention has been paid to continuity, for
the next scene finds him before a cinema theater, where
he flirts with a youthful, married, amateur actress. There
is a laugh where Conklin tampers with the poster, but the
stuff that results later lacks novelty, a great deal of it
consisting of the shooting of revolvers and then a bur-
lesque on a benefit performance. There is some good trick
photography in the last few hundred feet, where Conklin
bounces lightly about on balconies. Some of the gags in
the early portion are funny.
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New Great Falls House
Great Falls, Mont. — A house cost-
ing $175,000 and seating 2,000 is to
be built by the Electric City
Amusement Co.
Putting It Over
A Great Revival of
"Tillies
Punctured Romance"
featuring
Charlie Chaplin
Marie Dressier Mabel Normand
Chester Conklin Mack Swain
TOWER FILM CORP.
71 W. 23rdSt..N. Y.
Here is Jioiv a brother exhib-
itor put his shoix over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiv knoiu hoiv you cleaned
up.
Seattle — Just before the opening
of "Beware of Strangers" at the Rex
a two-column, six inch advertise-
ment offering $1,000 reward for the
arrest and conviction of Bertha Gib-
son appeared in the daily papers.
The ad carried a picture and descrip-
tion of the girl, with the "$1,000 Re-
ward" in large bold-face type at the
top, and at the bottom in medium
size type "See Beware of Strangers
Saturday at the Rex Theater."
Creston, Iowa. — Manager Hanson
of the Adams conducted a contest
recently at a cost of $5 and several
season passes to find out what stars
appeal most to his patrons. In ad-
dition to discovering the best way
to please the people, he aroused con-
siderable interest and packed the
house, incidentally getting much
publicity locally. The contestants
were to identify the photographs of
the stars and name their produc-
tions. Hanson filled two lobby walls
with photographs, 44 pictures on
each one. He offered $5 and a sea-
son pass to the first person iden-
tifying each one, and such a pass to
each person identifying them after
that. It was also necessary to name
a production in which each one had
appeared. Newspaper discussion
about pictures developed and a large
number attempted to secure the
passes.
Seattle— When "On With the
Dance" was shown at the Amer-
ican, Bellingham. The ushers were
dressed in Yama Yama costumes.
Two days before the opening two
of these Yama Yama girls went
about the town distributing blotters
which carried on the reverse side
an advertisement of the show. As
a prologue a girl dressed like Mae
Murray in the play performs a dance
similar to that in the picture.
A unique advertising idea appears
opposit''''the theater in the arrange-
ment f inirrors and prisms to form
a reflcLjIr that catches the light of
every <;sing automobile, as well
as tli( :cet lights, glowing like a
lii:_,'' 1 (1 throwing a strong light
on a ".See the Masked Dancer
at t' jerican Theater."
\\ •'TpTlPt'^' Taylor, Famous Play-
ers cxpidViation representative for
the Seattle territory, is personally
supervising the publicity of this
showing.
Blanchard Co. to Build
Davenport, Iowa. — The Blanchard
Amusement Co. of Chicago, 111.,
plans a house costing $700,000, to
be used as office building and the-
ater.
Cincinnati, O. — Al Walsh is a new
addition to the Select sales force and
will cover the West Virginia terri-
tory.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Zane Grey and Ben-
jamin B. Hampton are sojourning in
Death Valley.
George Bel-an has commenced the
work of cutting, "One Man in a Mil-
lion."
Jack Nelson has been placed under
contract by Tom Ince to direct the
Douglas MacLean and Doris May
{iroductions.
James R. (jimmie) Grainger, East-
ern Representative of Marshall Neil-
an Productions is here to consult
with Neilan upon important matters.
While here Grainger will arrange
for the first local showing of "The
River's End."
Neal Burns, star in the National
Film Corp. of America Capitol
comedy series, has renewed his con-
tract with that firm for another year
at a great increase in salary. He
will make 26 productions, which will
be released by Goldwyn.
For the cor.venience of the photo-
players who are located in Holly-
wood, Deputy Collector Internal
Revenue S. E. Masters, will be lo-
cated at 217 Creque Building, corner
Hollywood Boulevard and Cahauen-
ga Ave., Telephone No. 577809, until
March 15. Advice regarding income
tax returns will be given without
cost.
Carlisle Robinson, publicity direc-
tor for Douglas Fairbanks, left last
week for a tour of the large cities
of the United States and Canada in
the interest of making closer re-
lationship between Fairbanks and his
exhibitors. He expects to spend a
week in New York and is counting
on returning to Los Angeles April
3.
For the convenience of producing
companies, operating in Los Angeles
and releasing through Pathe Ex-
change, Inc., New York, permanent
quarters will be established here.
By means of this local centralization,
matters of importance to the pro-
ducer may be settled without the
delay previously necessitated
through distance from the distribu-
tor. During his recent visit to Los
Angeles, Paul Brune'tt, vice-presi-
dent and general manager of the
Pathe Exchange, Inc., completed ar-
rangements placing Gilson Willets,
the author, at the head of Pathe's
Pacific Coast productions. The
publicity department will be in the
hands of Mrs Phyllis Daniels. Pro-
ductions will be handled from the
offices of the company in the Wright
& Callender Building and all pro-
ducing heads will confer over the
work in progress.
GAUSMAN.
Mishawaka, Ind. — Changes ^fill be
made in the Temple, giving it a
seating capacity of 800.
Among Exchangemen
Buffalo, N .Y.— John P. McCon
ville is now connected with the
local office of Famous Players, a
exploitation man.
Cleveland, O, — E. C. Blakeman i
now assistant manager of the loca
Pathe exchange.
Seattle, Wash.— J. E. Tillmar-
formerly one of the proprietors c
the Oregon Film exchange, is no-\
assistant manager of the Vitagrap
office.
Seattle, Wash. — Charles Code ij
now a special salesman with Vital
graph. I
Baltimore, Md. — Clarence EistI
man is handling this territory fc
Famous Players, having recently
joined the sales force. 1
Washington, D. C. — The Reliancj
Film Exchange has been opened bj
Leo G. Garner.
Chicago — Frank J. Flaherty ha
resigned as manager of the loc;
office of Hallmark.
Toronto, Can. — Lindsay McKenr
has been succeeded by W. R. A'
kell as exploitation manager for S'
lect in this city.
Buffalo, N. Y.— M. Cohen is no
a member of the Realart force.
A/fontrea], Can. — H. Thompson I
managing the local office of Anghi
American Picture Plays, Ltd. J. ]|
Mackay, general manager of the o
ganization, is in England to con
plete some details.
Atlanta, Ga. — Frank Hudson h;
succeeded Harry A. Bugie as ma
ager of Pathe's local exchange.
Bufifalo, N. Y.— James B. Kel
has been named manager of tl
local United Exchange. Until r
cently he was a spec
tive for Universal, a
was assistant sales
Hallmark.
.nge. Until r|
:cial represent' |
ind at one tint J
5 manager fwl
Better posters mean
bigger audiences.
R I T C H E Y posters
mean the biggest aud-
iences.
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Have you seen
"Four
Times
Foiled''
Directed by
William S. Campbell
first of the 2-reel
CHESTER
COMEDIES
Pre-released at the
Rivoli
this week
Distribution to be
1 announced later
:. L. CHESTER
Productions, Inc.
JO W. 41st Street, New York
Incorporations
Sacramento, Cal. — Pacific Coast
Theater Corp.; capital, $50,000; in-
corporators, Courtright Hite, W. W.
Kelly and J. H. Daly.
Columbus, Ohio — Southern Thea-
ter Operating Co.; capital stock,
$10,000; incorporators, E. D. How-
ard, H. Byer, D. Howard, F. Rey-
nolds and Frank Raymund.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Artcraft The-
ater Corp., chartered to operate
houses in Franklin, Ind.; capital,
$200,000. Directors, William E.
Green, Charles Brummer and Don
O. Newland.
Buffalo. N. Y.— The capital of the
Majestic Theater Co. has been in-
creased from $15,000 to $150,000.
Will Build in Detroit
Detroit, Mich. — J. A. Hagen will
erect a 1,500 seat house at a cost of
$200,000.
Benson Co Buys Superior Broadway
Superior, Wis. — The Broadway
has been bought by the Benson
Amusement Co.
Buffalo House Will Seat 2,500
Buffalo, N. Y. — Jacob Rosing &
Sons, part owners of the Olympic,
Lyric and Fillmore, will build a
new house on Broadway, between
Detroit and Townsend St. It will
seat 2,500 and will cost $250,000.
To Build at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, N. Y. — The Catar-
act Theater Co. is to erect a $500,-
000 house, seating 2,600.
Sell Hank Mann Rights
Hank Mann's two reel comedies have been
sold to Sam Grand of the Arrow Film Co.
for New England and Arthur S. Hyman
Attractions of Detroit for Michigan. Rights
to Minnesota, North and South Dakota and
Wisconsin have also been sold.
Territory Sold on Dooley Comedies
The Peerless Film Service, of San Fran-
cisco, has purchased the rights from Tyrad
on the Johnny Dooley Comedies for the
Hawaiian Islands, California, Arizona and
Nevada.
Bradley Features
Columbus, O. — The Bradley Fea-
tures Co., of Cleveland, has been
chartered with a capital of $250,000.
The organization will produce films
Fred Dcsberg, Joseph LaRonge, Ed
Strong, H. H. Cudmore, Arthur
Brereton, Robert McLaughlin and
Samuel R. Bradley are the directors
Hornell, N. Y. — A modern house
is to be erected on the site of the
Jerry Linehan property by New
York interests.
Buffalo, N. Y.— The General Thea-
ters Corp., which operates the Al-
lendale and New Arcadia, has pur-
chased a site for a house on Gen-
essee St.
Paramount Theaters to Build
Vancouver, Canada. — J. R. Muir
is authority for the statement that
Paramount Theaters, Ltd., will build
houses in Calgary, Moose Jaw, Ed-
monton, Regina and Winnipeg, in
addition to one here seating 2,800.
These houses are to he erected in
conjunction with the Famous Play-
crs-Lasky Film Service, Ltd., and
Regal Films, Ltd., with offices in
Toronto.
To Build $150,000 Theater in Akron
Akron, O. — A new theater will be
constructed here at a cost of $150,-
000 at 12 East Market Ct.
Will Erect 2,500 Seat House
Lorrain, O. — A house to be erected
by Dr. A. T. Grills, Wesley Grills
and Carl Lertzman will seat 2,500
and cost $150,000.
Moline to Have Large House
Moline, 111.— George R. Stephen-
son is to build a large house at a
cost of $100,000.
Tuscombia, Ala.— O. B. Clark,
mayor of Tuscumbia, will shortly
open the Strand.
Large House for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, O. — Columbia Amuse-
ment Co. will build a $250,000 house
at Seventh and St. Clair Ave.
Will Build at Wilmington, Del
Wilmington, Del. — Wilmington
Theater Corp. will build a $500,000
house on Market St.
ires.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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Monday, February 23, 1920
How It Happened
Ralph Ruffner, now with First
National describes the circuitous
and momentous course he had to
travel before reaching New York as
follows:
"Entered the motion picture ex-
hibiting field from the railroad ser-
vice via the piano stool route in the
summer of 1909. Substituted for
a player who was ill, and never re-
turned to railroad work. Toll clicks
wouldn't harmonize Assumed the
management of a 240 seat house in
Vancouver, Wash, in 1911; fought a
trust for the town supremacy, win-
ning out hands down only to have
momentary ambitions to become a
magnate wrecked — last lingering
phrase of R. R. days — on the rocks
of finance, via uncharted shoals of
superior competition by a big, new
theater which swept all possible
revenue away via the free ticket
route.
Managed the American Theater,
Butte; Liberty Theater, Spokane;
wrote advertising and publicity for
Jenson and Von Herberg's Liberty
and Columbia Theaters in Portland,
and managed the Columbia.
"Was transferred to Butte as man-
ager of the Rialto, succeeding C. S.
Jenson, who moved to Portland.
"Habits — composer, ad writer,
publicity. Features trained in every
department of theater work from
curb to back wall. Record, fifty-
fifty between Columbia and Victor.
Special decorations, use of midnight '
matinees for motion pictures as
early as 1914 and 1915. Scientific
accomplishments, the inauguration
of audience singing without
'plants.' "
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The Christie
glands,"
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Filmfollies girls vam p Eddie Barry, who has "monkey
a new Christie Comed y. — Advt.
Grauman and Lasky to Build
Los Angeles, Cal. — Sid Grauman
and J. L. Lasky, an uncle of Jesse
L. Lasky have just acquired a site
for a $250,000 house at the north-
west corner of Hollywood Boule-
vard and Orchid Ave.
Tarentum House Costs $200,000
Tarentum, Pa. — The Palace
Amusement House has opened, seat-
ing 800, and costing $200,000.
T. & D. in Tulare
Tulare, Cal. — Sam Y. Edwards of
Turner and Dahnken who operate
a chain in San Francisco, is here
considering the suitability of thi-
city for the erection of a house seat-
ing between 1,200 and 1,500.
Cincinnati. O. — Ben Bein, former-
ly with Pathe, is now assistant man-
ager of the local office of the Stand-
ard Film Service Co.
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Dcsdemona. Tex. — The Majestic,
totally ruined by a fire, will be re-
built immediatey.
Savannah House to Seat 2,700
Savannah, Ga. — Arthur M. Lucaj
has purchased a site for a housf
which will seat 2,700.
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN,"
Clara Kimball Young's next Equity
picture, has a lobby display, which
reflects this sterling actress' dynamic
personality, now ready at our show
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Hearing Today
issachusetts Legislative Commit-
ee to Take Up Proposed Cen-
sorship This Morning
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — The special hearing be-
e the Legislative Committee with
jard to the proposed censorship
1 for Massachusetts will be held
s morning at 10 o'clock. It is
ticipated that the hearing will be
tremendous importance because
Dse hacking the bill claim to be
Droughly well lined up. On the
ler hand, local film men as well
representatives of the National
sociation, say that they believe
: measure will be killed and pos-
ly in committee.
iVilliam A. Brady, president of
; National Association; F. H. El-
Itt, Jack Connelly and D. W. Grif-
1 are here as is Rose Tapley of
imous Players.
jA^illiam A. Brady had a corking
lerview with his usual smashing
< in the Sunday Advertiser-Amer-
n. Marion Brazier spoke against
bill at the Professional Women's
lb and quoted from her brieflet.
'hy Censorship" in which she
ounces the effort being made for
e censorship.
hfc mayor of Boston is on record
1 a red hot protest against state
sorship in the Boston Record
Isaturday night.
Hostettlers Expand
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
ioux City, la. — Hostettler Broth-
owners of the Royal and a cir-
of 15 houses throughout Iowa
Nebraska, have purchased three
jhe largest houses in Lincoln and
lljif the picture houses in Hastings,
'■ailquarters of Hostettler Broth-
' II' in Waterloo. The Royal here
"I l)e enlarged to almost double
:a| city.
$5,000,000 Concern
I (Rpecial to WID'S DAILY)
'bany, N. Y. — The Reelciaft Pic-
11 Corp. of the state of Delaware,
'1 iccn authorized to o .duct bus-
in New York state. The cor-
ujtion is capitalized at $5,000,000.
["1 purposes of the concern are to
"ige in all branches of the motion
Mrt business also to conduct
hfj rical, vaudeville and other stage
'ttctions. The stockholders are:
My C. Hand. Robert K. Thistle
"''George V. Reilly the latter is
Isithe attorney of the corporation
vi'- offices at 65 Cedar St., New
'Ct City.
Said the modern St. Anthony: "I'm above temptation!"
Replied the up-to-date enchantress: "Well, stoop a little, stupid!"
Constance Talmadge in the John Emerson-Anita Loos production,
"In Search of a Sinner," a First N ational attraction. — Advt.
Important Meeting
Directors of Associated 7irst Na-
tional Pictures Assembled — Big
Plans Under Consideration
Directors of Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc., assembled here
yesterday for a very important meet-
ing.
Those who arrived yesterday were
Robert Lieber, Indianapolis; H. O.
Schwalbe, N. H.; Gordon, Boston;
Jacob Fabian, Paterson; Moe Mark,
J. D. Clark. E. B. Johnson and J. H.
Kunsky
Other directors are Col. Fred
Levey, J. G. Von Herberg and J. J.
Allen.
It is understood that matters of
unusual importance are to be taken
"P.
It will not be surprising if E. H.
Hulsey of Texas arrives and disposi-
tion was made of the Hulsey fran-
chise for the southwest.
Goldwyn Happenings
Important Announcement Expected
Upon Arrival of Goldwyn and
Lehr from Coast
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Samuel Goldwyn
and Abraham Lehr, studio manager,
for Goldwyn, left here on Sunday
for New York. Upon their arrival
an important announcement is ex-
pected to be made.
F. J. Godsol, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of Goldwyn, re-
turned to New York on Saturday
after a long visit to Los .A.ngeles.
stopping in Texas on his way home.
Eight Exhibitors Arrested
Eight theater owners and three
ticket takers arrested between 72nd
St. and 110th St. and charged with
permitting children under 16 to enter
picture theaters have been held under
$200 bail each for examination to-
morrow.
Independence
The Spirit of the Ince Luncheon —
Comment on the Producers
Situation
Independence was the spirit dom-
inating the luncheon held at the Clar-
idge on Saturday at which Thomas
H. Ince,^ J..Parkcr Read and Allan
Dwan nie:t' a number of important
film and newspaper folk.
AriTohg those at the speakers' table
besides the producers were Walter
W. ' Irwin, F. B. Warren, George
King of the Stoll organization of
London and Louise Glaum. Thomas
H. Ince in defining the ideas of the
Associated Producers with regard to
distribution made it clear that he
expected .an independent selling
force with exchanges to look out for
the product of himself and asso-
ciates He did, however, leave a loop
hole for a possible tie-in with one
of the present distributing compan-
ies. He said, however, in this con-
nection that he anticipated that this
was rather unlikely.
Addresses were made by a num-
ber including several trade paper ed-
itors, Wm. Brandt and Louis Bhi-
menthal as exhibitors. Both exhibi-
tors urged the producers to distri-
bute independently. Brandt, in be-
half of the new New York state ex-
hi1)itors organization pledged absol-
ute loyalty of his associates to the
new move of the producers.
It is understood that Ince will re-
main here about ten days. By this
time it is expected that a deal will
definitely be closed.
Major Pullman Dead
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington, D. C. — Major Royal
W. Pullman, actively interested in
Secretary Franklin Lane's Ameri-
canization plan and always a friend
of the motion picture industry is dead
here as a result of an attack of in-
fluenza. The funeral is to-morrow.
Report to Conference To-day
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Whether the State Con-
ference of Mayor's w-ill advocate the
adoption of censorship measures for
New York will rest with the report
made to it to-day by the committee
appointed to investigate the film in-
dustry in New York State.
Independent Producer Representation.
Engage SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
Tuesday, February 24, 1920
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Talmadge Party Due To-morrow
Norma Talmadge, Constance Tal-
madge and Joseph Schenck are due
in New York to-morrow from
Palm Beach.
A Great Revival of
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Louis Stevens, for-
merly with Universal, has joined G.
B. Samuelson. the British producer,
as scenario chief.
Ormer Locklear, the aviator, is to
be engaged by Lew Cody as advis-
ory director in an air feature film.
King Vidor is about to begin work
on "The Jack-Knife Man," by Ellis
Parker Butler.
Hobart Bosworth has started pro-
duction on his first vehicle for J.
Parker Read, Jr. Irvin Willat is
directing, with J. O. Taylor at the
camera.
Bryant Washburn starts work
this week on "The Sins of St. An-
thony," a Saturday Evening Post
story by Charles Collins. James
Cruze directing.
Joseph Kilgour has been engaged
to play an important role in support
of Anita Stewart in "The Yellow
Typhoon," now in course of pro-
duction under Edward Jose's direc-
tion.
Lawrence Weingarten is to join
L. J. Gasnier as publicity manager
for Lew Cody and Mae Marsh, ac-
cording to Rialto murmurings.
James Kirkwood, Barbara Castle-
tcn, Russell Simpson and Nigel
Barry complete the cast for "The
Branding Iron." This is a full
fledged Reginald Barker production.
Rolin Film Company to write stor-
ies and titles for the Harold Lloyd
comedies.
Matt Moore, who played beside
Louise Glaum in ''Sahara" also has
the leading male role in the J. Par-
ker Read, Jr. star's forthcoming re-
lease, "Love Madness." Moore was
secured by Read through the cour-
tesy of Marshall Neilan. Noah
Beery was engaged to play the
heavy.
Legislation to prevent screen stars
cutting their own pictures is being
advocated by the Motion Picture Di-
rectors' Asso., according to James
Young. Young claims certain ac-
tors and actresses take the liberty
to trim scenes after the director has
inserted and passed them and, al-
leges the director, ruins the story
and continuity of the film. He cites
the Selznick picture featuring Elsie
Janis as a "horrible example."
Bessie Love has started work at
the Hollywood Studios on her first
picture under her Callaghan con-
tract, directed by Joseph de Grasse
and Ida May Park. The story is
from the novel of Charles Tenney
Jackson, and is entitled "The Mid-
landers." Truman Vandyke and
Jack Donovan are her leading men.
A portion of the story will be made
on the Mississippi River, and for
this purpose the company expects
to journey eastward within the
month. Mr. Callaghan has in con-
templation for Miss Love a pictur-
iziation lof Charles Dickens' "Old
/Curiosity Shop," with Bessie in the
appealing character of Little Nell.
"The Temple of Dawn," by Miss
I. A. R. Wylie, will be Bert Lytell's
next Screen Classic picture follow-
ing "Alias Jimmy Valentine," Met-
ro officials announce. Arthur Zell-
ner has begun the script.
Harry Hagenah, who has acted as
co-director in the filming of 35 of
his own scenarios, has joined the
Louis B. Mayer staff and will be
assistant director of the Chaplin-
Mayer Pictures Co., Inc.
H. M. Walker, one ot the best
known sporting editors on the coast
and formerly with the Los Angeles
Examiner, has been engaged by the
Byron Morgan, fiction writer, has
just signed a long term contract as
a member of the scenario staff at
the West Coast studio of Famous
Players. Morgan has been at work
on the adaptation of "The Hippo-
potamus Parade," the first motor
truck story in fiction.
Gale Henry will start work this
week on the first of her new series
of six two-reel comedies a year. An
entire new cast and director has
been engaged. The comedienne's
first story, it is said, is not slap-
stick, but a straight human comedy.
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Real Estate, Motor Cars, Jewelry, in fact every thing has in-
creased tremendously in value during the past two years. A
thousand dollar policy of a short while ago only covers half
the intrinsic value of what you have insured now. Give a
thought to insurance. To-morrow may be too late.
Incorporations
Albany, N. Y.— The New York
dependent Master Films, Inc.,
Manhattan. Capital, $iOO,000. V
produce films and operate theat'
Stockholders: E. Kremer, L. Le
and P. Gross, 235 W. 108th St., N
York City. The attorney is
Gross, 302 Broadway, New Y
City.
Albany, N. Y.— Asher Prod., I
Manhattan. Will conduct stuc
and laboratories. Capital, $5,'!
George A. Enright of Hoboken,^
J.; James L. Burke, Weehawl
N. J., and Samuel H. Hadley, ^
Garden, N. Y., principal stockh
ers. G. A. Enright, 130 W. 45th
New York City, attorney.
Albany, N. Y.— The Gold>
Pictures Corp., incorporated ur
the laws of Delaware, authorizec
deal generally in motion pic
films. Gabriel L. Hess of 469 F
Ave. designated as representat
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Wl
house Theater Co. has increased
capital from $50,000 to $250,000
Ike Schlank a Bankrupt
Ike Schlank of Indianapolis
has been engaged in a numbei
state right propositions has file
petition in bankruptcy with liii
ities of $62,172 and assets of ^l
Among the creditors are Willianjl
Brewer of the Otis Lithograph jo
$7,500; O. J. Buck of Chicago, $2(H ,,
and First National Bank of Bosbflfl
$8,000.
Tyrad Pictures Buys "The Ww,
hand" i '
Tyrad Pictures, Inc. has secfl i,
the world's rights on "The Wilij
hand" a five-part feature written a
produced by C. A. Taylor. Thisial;
just been completed in CaliforuL
Moline House to Cost $300,0il
Moline, 111. — A new film hous C
Fifth Ave. and 17th St. is to be mv
by the Bee Hive Exchange. Ityii
cost $300,000. ! 1;,
The price of some things
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of others their real worth.
RITCHEY posters are
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Tuesday, February 24, 1920
House Changes
Cheney, Wash. — Liberty taken
over by Chester Roaric
Lind, Wash. — E. L. Tipton runt
•how one day a week in the "gym"
of the high school.
Jackson, Tenn. — Manager Lynch
of the Lyric has decided to reopen
the Marlowe.
Toledo, O. — Frank E. Miller has
purchased M. R. Williams lease on
the Palace.
Boston, Mass. — The Lewis-Brown
Circuit of Danielson, Conn., has
leased the Strand from James Baker.
Balitmore, Md. — The seating ca-
pacity of the Hartford will be en-
larged from 400 to 1,100.
Brunswick, Me. — William F. Scn-
ter has purchased a controlling inter-
est in the Cumberland.
Gadsden, Ala.— About $40,000
will be spent by Will B. Wood to
enlarge the Belle.
Elkhart, Ind. — Angelo Pcchorelli,
who formerly owned the Venetian
has bought the Lyric, Goshen, from
Oscar Hansen.
Brunswick, Me. — Wilbur F. JSen-
ter has purchased the controlling
interest in the stock of the Cum-
berland.
Lexington, Ky. — The Phoeiilx
Amusement Co. has taken over th*
Ben Ali theater here and will opetw
ate it with pictures in conjunctioa
with the Strand.
Sunnyside, Wash. — Bob Barnett,
who has a fine little house in Sunny-
side, seating 475, has also bought
the Colonial at Grandview.
Midway, Minn. — Sam R. Thomp-
son plans the erection of a house
costing $110,000. The St. Paul
council has already granted a fi-
I cense. This town is situated mid-
way between St. Paul and Minne-
i apolis.
Newborn, Tenn. — The Dixie has
moved into the Masonic Building.
It is under the management of Wil-
liam J. Houstin, and is much larger
than the former quarters of the
house.
Huntsville, Ala. — Reported that
Paramount is behind the newly
formed Huntsville Enter. Inc., which
operates the Lyric. Fred Kent, of
Atlanta, is president; C. E. Hol-
comh, vice president and treasurer;
D. R. Millard, secretary, and Charles
A. Crute, general manager.
Sheffield, Ala.— H. Fontaine Lit-
tle has purchased the Liberty, which
■he will -resell, and which will be
opened shortly thereafter. It was
recently closed when the owners
I filed bankruptcy petitions, voluntar-
ily, and represents an approximate
investment of $10,000.
Dierks, Ark. — The King has been
bought by Dr. T. A. Sparks.
Wheeling, W. Va.— The New Re-
gent opened recently after being
completely remodelled.
Mahaffey, Pa. — Robert Mahaffey
will remodel part of his hotel into a
picture house.
Glenn Campbell, Pa. — John Pelis
has purchased the Empire from J. B.
Lembach.
Washington, D. C. — Jack Keenan
has taken over the Regent. He was
manager of the Grand for a number
of years and recently tendered his
resignation to the Crandall Amuse-
ment Co.
Washington, D. C— William C.
Murphy will remodel the property
at Twelfth and H Sts. He operates
the Home and Carolina.
Nappanee, Ind. — Newton A. Cal-
beck has taken over a seven year
lease on the Spohn Building and will
establish a film house there. He also
operates the Auditorium and Crys-
tal.
Union City, Ind. — H. E. Johnson
has sold the Star to John H. Shafer,
of Greenville, Ohio.
Brantford, Ont. — C. J. Appel has
been transferred from Brandon,
Manitoba, and is now manager of
Allen's Brant, one of the houses
operated by Jule and J. J. Allen, of
Toronto. G. A. Matthews succeeds
him as manager of the Allen, Bran-
don.
Quincy, 111. — Nat Dax, who oper-
ates a chain of theaters in Omaha,
Lincoln, Nebraska, and Sioux City,
Iowa, has leased the Bijou and will
run it as a combination house show-
ing road shows and feature pictures.
Among Exchangemen
Minneapolis, Minn. — Tom Kress
formerly with Robertson-Cole has
been appointed manager of the Min-
neapolis office of Special Pictures
Corp. H. J. Roberts, formerly spe-
cial sales manager for Fox in New
York and branch manager for Pathe
here, general manager of Special
Pictures is establishing offices.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Maurice Cohen,
formerly connected with Universal
and Gardiner Film Syndicate, is now
a member of the local Realart sales
force.
Chicago, 111. — J. S. Sothers, of Vit-
agraph, was elected president of the
F I. L. M. Association, of Milwau-
kee, to succeed William Aschman.
George Levine, manager of the Uni-
versal Wisconsin office, was made
vice president of the organization.
Cincinnati, O. — Dick Roach and
J. L. Jugahs have been added to the
Robertson-Cole sales force and will
cover Kentucky and West Virginia
territory respectively.
Detroit, Mich. — W. C. Barnes,
special representative for Fox at
Minneapolis, is now manager of the
Detroit branch.
Phone Tremont 1635
Mr. Producer
Watch for the opening Tre-
mont Film Laboratory Corp.
at 1942 Jerome Ave,, N". Y.
which will specialize in the
developing of negatives and
first positives only.
Harry Glickman, Pres. ; Ed-
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Will Erect East St. Louis House
East St. Louis, 111.— A $200,000
house is to be built by the Erso
Amusement Co., which has acquired
a site at State St. and Collinsville
Ave.
Newark Beacon to Cost $750,000
Newark, N. J. — Newark Beacon
Corp will erect the Beacon at a
cost of about $750,000. It is to seat
3,500 and will be situated at Broad
and Rector St.
Will Build 'in Norfolk
Norfolk, Va. — Twin City Amuse-
ment Co. will erect at a cost of
$150,000 a theater and office build-
ing.
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George Loane Tucker's
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"The Arrest of Arsene Lupin"
by Maurice Le Bane
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New Theaters
Panama, 111.— J. D. Williams,
owner of the Grand is building a
fine theater in Hillsboro which will
be ready about March 1.
He will run a combination of pic-
tures and road shows.
Fall River, Mass. — Thomas H.
Kearns plans the erection of a new
house theater.
Jefferson City, Mo.— Roy lArm-
strong and others have formed a
new company with a capital o^
$100,000 to erect a house costing
$125,000,
Oil City, Pa.— At a cost of $100,-
000, the Pennsylvania Amusement
Co. plans to turn the Parson block
into a picture house.
Charlotteville, Va.— The Kendler-
Zimmerman Co. is to erect a house
costing $100,000 and seating 900.
ft
El Reno, Okla.— The New, owned
by Mr. and Mrs. Al Derry, is now
open. Built to succeed the Jewel.
Van Beuren, Me. — W. F. Paradise
will erect a new house. Work will
begin as soon as weather permits.
.Plipestone, Minn. — -A new house
will be erected by V. Feldman.
Seward, .•Neb;-*-Fi" P. Mayland is
building a house to open in the early
spring.
San Francisco, Cal. — The Sun has
opened under the management of
Q. Markowitz.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The New Riv-
iera has opened. It seats 1,400. Jo-
seph Schwartz and Earl Rice own it.
Columbus, Ind. — F. J. Rembusch.
owner of the American will erect a
new house at a cost of between $60,-
000 arid $75,000.
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Opera Singer Sues
Wants "The Forbidden Woman"
Stopped — Seeks Court Action
One of the most novel film in-
junction suits yet filed has been
brought in the Supreme Court by
Henri Scott, well known American
opera singer, who has been a mem-
ber of the Metropolitan, Boston and
Chicago opera companies is now in
vaudeville, to restrain Equity Pic-
tures from producing "The Forbid-
den Woman," the Clara Kimball
Young picture which is at the Cap-
itol this week.
Scott sues in behalf of himself and
all other operatic performers on the
ground that the film presents a false
picture of the life of an operatic
star, and will not only cause oper-
atic stars to quit their profession
and will discourage young singers
from going into opera, but will cause
persons who see the film to become
disgusted with opera and those pre-
senting it.
The plaintifif objects because the
woman operatic star in the film re-
ceives the composer of the opera in
her bedroom when she is in negligee,
is accused of the murder of a lover
who committed suicide, and other-
wise conducts herself in a way that
Scott says is not true to life behind
the operatic scenes. He says that
the name, "Diana de Angelis," cho-
sen for the star of the film, "could
with propriety be supplied to a cer-
tain well known European operatic
star."
Travers in "Determination"
Richard C. Travers has been en-
gaged to play the leading male role
in "Determination" which U. S.
Photoplay will produce. The pic-
ture has been frequently advertised
as a $500,000 production.
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On Broadway
Strand— Marshall Neilan's, "The
Rivers's End."
Strand Topical News.
Comedy, "Monkey Shine."
Rivoli— "Huckleberry Finn."
Rivoli Pictorial News.
Comedy.
Rialto — Marguerite Clark, "Easy
to Get."
De Haven Comedy, "Hoodooed." -■
Rialto Magazine.
Moss' Broadway — "The Great Air
Robbery."
Powder Puflf Follies.
News Weekly.
Topics of the Day.
"Snub" Pollard Comedy.
Capitol — Clara Kimball Young,
"The Forbidden Woman."
Capitol News.
Herbert Rawlinson, "The Silkless
Banknote."
"Cavaleria Rusticana."
Brooklyn Strand— Will Rogers,
"Water, Water Everywhere."
New York — Today: Will Rogers,
"Water, Water Everywhere."
Wednesday: William Russell.
"Shod With Fire."
Thursday Frank Keenan, "Smould-
ering Embers."
Friday: Frank Mayo, "The Peddler
of Lies."
Friday: Louis Wilson, "Who is
Your Servant?"
Saturday: Pauline Frederick, "The
Loves of Letty."
Sunday: Claire Whitney, "Motherjl
of Men." j
Next Week 1
Strand — Leroy Scott's, "Partnerf?
of the Night." f
Rivoli — Not yet determined. ■
Rialto — Not yet determined. ■ [)
Capitol— Bert Lytell, "The Righlfi
of Way." ^
Brooklyn Strand — Madge Kenne i
dy, "The Blooming Angel."
Capitol Records Smashed
All previous records for any da>i
and any attraction were smashed al
the Capitol on Sunday when "TheJ
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Wednesday, February 25, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Chicago May Close
Theaters Threaten Shut-Down Un-
less Operators Give In
{By Wire lo U'lDS DAILY)
Chicago — This city, according to
a statement made by Sam Atkinson,
business manager of the Allied
Amusements Ass'n, composed of
practically all of the amusement in-
terests in this city will shut down
its motion picture theaters on Feb.
29 unless the Moving Picture Oper-
ators' Union meets the demands of
the association.
The ultimatum came as a result of
a meeting of the exhibitors and the
exchange heads on Monday, and rs
a result of the forcing of a num-
ber of operators on eacTi of the the-
ater owners at $50 weekly, so the
association claims.
The theaters in Cook County wilT
shut down after the weeks' notice
forwarded to the operators expires.
The exchanges are backing the ex-
hibitors to the hilt and state that no
films will be circulated. Any ex-
change caught furnishing film con-
trary to this decision, it is stated,
will be put out of business.
The I. A. T. S. E. which is the
national organization embracing the
operators' union refused to com-
ment on the situation yesterday fur-
ther than to say that the trouble
was a local affair An effort to as-
:ertain whether the organization
would back the Chicago union as a
jnit was not successful.
Injunction Denied
Justice Platzek in the Supreme
i-ourt yesterday denied the applica-
ion for an iniunction brought by
jeorge Loane Tucker against Fam-
,)us Flayers-Lasky jand the May-
;!ower Photoplay Corp.
C In rendering his decision, Judge
Ij'latzek said in part:
; "The motion for an injunction is
i'enicd. On the papers before me
■l_am unable to hold that the pro-
visions of paragraph 10 of the dis-
ributing contract were made for the
enefit of the plaintiff or that they
re enforceal)le by him. especially in
'ew of the provisions of the contract
f May 28, 1919 by which all pre-
ious contracts between the plain-
flf and the Mayflower Corp. were
incelled except as to payments re-
hired to be made on account of
'^he Miracle Man.'
"In respect to the various other
alters sought to be made the sub-
ct of an injunctive relief, the rights
the plaintifT are too much in doubt
justify any interference by the
3urt pending a trial of the issues."
"Are you going to let that child take the bottle away from you?" he
sneered — Anita Stewart in the Louis B. Mayer-made production, "The
Fighting Shepherdess," a First National attraction. — Advt.
Watch 'Em
Edward Bowes and Messmore Ken-
dall Interested in Production
Edward Bowes and Messmore
Kendall of the Crpitol Theater are
interested in the Vivian Martin Pro-
ductions, the first of which will be
directed by John W. Noble.
The fact that they are interested
in this production has naturally led
to the question of whether or not
the financial interests behind the
Capitol intend to go further into
production. It is understood that
if the first Martin production proves
successful that Bowes and Kendall
may go heavily into production gen-
erally, but that they are feeling their
way with the Martin feature.
"Jim" Anderson Back
"Lieut. Jim" Anderson is back in
town after exploiting "Auction of
Souls," for some months past in
the Northwest.
Koplar in Deal
Reported Paramount Interests Con-
trol St. Louis Chain
It is reported that the Koplar-
Goldman chain of houses in St.
Louis are in a deal with the theater
interests identified with Paramount.
A telegram was forwarded to
Harry Koplar at St. Louis regard-
ing this report, but no reply has
been received.
Dwan Leaves for Coast
Allan Dwan leaves for California
to-morrow.
Loew Back from West
Marcus Loew arrived in New
York from his long visit to Los
Angeles on Tuesday.
Lichtman Back Friday
Al Lichtman of Famous Players
is due back in town Friday from a
trip to exchanges in the South and
West.
Hart Suit Under Way
Star Suing Ince for Division of
$500,000 — Claims Half of Sum
(By Wire to W1D':S DAI Li )
Los Angeles — The suit of William
S. Hart, against Thomas H. Ince in-
volving the distribution of $500,000
went to trial yesterday in the Super-
ior Court here.
The first gun fired in the fight was
when Wetherhorn, Hoyt and Jones
attorney's for Hart argued a demur-
rer to Ince' cross complaint before
Judge Jackson.
It is claimed by Hart that the pro-
fits accrued from certain pictures in
which he starred for two years was
$1,500,000. The suit dates back sev-
eral years when it is alleged that
Ince and Hart, as' friends in 1917
decided to leave the N. Y. M. P. Co.
and produce with Hart as star.
It is alleged they arranged at the
time for a division of the profits.
Ince, it is claimed, then made a con-
tract with Artcraft and that the pro-
fits accrued from July, 1917 to July,
1919 were about $1,. 500,000 of which
it is alleged $1,000,000 has been dis-
tributed. Hart claims that the re-
mainder, $500,000 should be divided
on an equal basis while Ince claims
more than half.
In the cross complaint, Ince seeks
to set out a reform contract on the
ground of a mutual mistake of fact.
He is represented by Ingle Carpen-
ter.
The suit is arousing considerable
interest because it is believed con-
siderable information relative to pro-
fits made in pictures will be divulged
as the action progresses.
Connick on Coast
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — H. D. H. Connick,
chairman of the Finance Committee,
of Famous Players-Lasky, is here
looking over studio conditions.
Shortly after Mr. Connick as-
sumed hie duties as chairman of the
Finance Committee, there were a
number of changes made in the New
York organization of Famous Play-
ers. The fact that he has reached
the coast as noted briefly several
days ago, has lead to the reports
circulating that it would not be sur-
prising if important and material
changes were made in the studio
operations of Famous Players.
InnoTations and Ingenuity.
SOLOMON has 'em, he's wise.— Advt
Wednesday, February 25, 1920
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Wells' New Theater Started
Richmond papers are reproducing
from the architect's blue-prints Jake
Wells' new Colonial theater at 8th
and Broad Sts., which is already un-
der construction.
The new theater will seat 1,800
and is expected to be one of the
most modern theaters in the South.
A Great Revival of
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featuring
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Other Doings
(Special Correspondence from Our
Oldest Contributor)
Indianapolis — Twenty of the lead-
ing exhibitors of Indiana have been
meeting behind locked doors "Some-
where in Indiana." Fifty-first run
houses are controlled by the consult-
ing ones. Idea of the confabs is
said to be a state organization that
will assume releasing franchise of
one of the new co-operative organ-
izations, possibly Associated Exhibi-
tors, Inc., and will also aid its mem-
bership in the acquirement of realty
and the contruction of new theaters
in growing neighborhoods. Rem-
busch and Olson are mentioned as
leaders in the movement. Date of
bursting forth in print about four to
six weeks off.
Indianapolis — It is buzzed about
that the Loew house which com-
mences building this spring may not
be "picture competition" at all. Go-
ing'up where there are so many pic-
ture theaters, it had owners of latter
worried; but the latest news is that
this very abundance of straight pic-
ture houses has decided the Loew
interests to a vaudeville-film policy
in the new one. This report is made
logical by the Famous controlled
theater to go up across the way
from Loew's, and which will un-
doubtedly be straight pictures. Fa-
mous, the reports have it, do not
contemplate building this year at all,
but in 1921. This may or may not
be true but the whole town has had
the dope and speak of Loew's as the
only new theater for 1920.
Indianapolis- — New York film crap-
shooters, take notice. A Manhattan-
ite wishes to see Frank Rembusch
and called up the Ohio Theater. He
was told Rembusch could be found
at his home in Shelbyville. He asked
for the telephone number, and was
informed: "Shelbyville Seven Ele-
ven."
P. S. Frank DOESN'T roll 'em!
Indianapolis — Whirling dervishes
formed a part of a photoplay enter-
tainment for the first time when S.
Barrett McCormick of the Circle
lirought the Ben Ali troupe down
from Chicago for "The Temple of
Diversion," which he is staking in
conjunction with "River's End," the
Neilan picture which opened Sunday.
The Circle stage has now contained
every kind of novelty on the face
of the globe except a squad of
Uhlans, and who knows now the
war is over McCormick may import
a party.
Terriss Leaves for Coast
Tom Terriss leaves off for Cal-
ifornia to-day, taking with him his
assistant, Frank HuUette and cam-
era man, where he will do his first
Tom Terriss Special Production pic-
ture for Vitagraph. "The Girl Out of
the Sky" by Gouveneur Morris.
Guts and Flashes
Henry C. Rahe, on staff of Curtiss
Pictures has completed the story
of a new two reel comedy entitled,
"The Wrong Romeo."
Frank Mayo, upon completion of
his current picture for Universal
will go to Honolulu for a four weeks'
vacation.
Henry Murray, who has been an
assistant director at Universal City
has been made a full-fledged direc-
tor. He will handle westerners.
Maurice Fleckles is spending a
couple of days in Chicago.
Corinne Griffith is at work on a
five reel screen version of "The
Memonto" one of C. Henry's short
stories. Earl Metcalfe and Rod La
Roque have the principal male roles.
Kann Bound for Europe
George E. Kann, export manager
for Universal left Saturday on the
Nicuw Amsterdam for England. He
will be away for several months.
Wall in Town
Jean Wall who represented Uni-
versal in Mexico City for eight
months is in New York.
Col. H. A. Browne a Visitor
Col. H. A. Browne, chairman of
the Walturdaw Co., Ltd. of London,
England is in New York on a visit.
His company distributes Powers'
Projectors in Great Britain.
No Censor Measure Expected
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — The report of the four
sbb-comitt?es recently appointed
was submitted to the Mayor's Con-
ference yesterday.
It is expected here that no cen-
sorship will be introduced this year
at any rate.
On Visit to Exchanges
Hal Hodes of the Screen Maga-
zine left last night for the Middle
West.
E. M. Goldstein leaves Friday for
a visit to a number of Universal's
middle western exchanges. He is
general sales manager.
Fitzgerald to Direct Lytell
Dallas M. Fitzgerald will direct
Bert Lytell in "The Temple of
Dawn," for Screen Classics, Inc.,
following "Alias Jimmy Valentine,"
in which he is now working.
Park in Los Angeles
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Byron Park, general
manager of Photoplay Libraries.
Inc. distributors of "Empty Arms"
is here, consulting with exhibitors
and state right buyers.
Leonard Company Goes West
The Benny Leonard company pro-
ducing "The Evil Eye" for Hall-
mark left for California on Tuesday
with a number of stop-overs ar-
ranged on the trip.
Looks like First
National has in-
side track for dis-
tribution of Asso-
ciated Profducers.
!
Baker to Direct Davies
George D. Baker has just signed
a contract to direct Marion Davies
in her next International production
"Buried Treasure."
Pickrel Reports Prosperity
Fred B. Pickrel, Pathe branch
manager at Oklahoma City is now
in town with glowing reports of ex-
hiliitor prosperity in the Southwest.
I
New State Righter
The Fidelity I'ictures Corp. is the;
latest state righter in the field. Of
fices have been taken in the Leavitt
Bldg.
■ The company has taken over for
distribution "The Married Virgin,"
a Maxwell production. In the cast
are Vera Sisson and Kathleen Kirk-
ham.
Rights for some of the territory
have been purchased by Sol Desser
Wi
Donovan III
Frank P. Donovan is seriously ill
with a nervous breakdown at his
home in Brooklyn. He suffered the
breakdown one night two weeks ago
while at the Elks Club and is now
under the care of Dr. Ralph New-
bury Prentiss, a well known nerve
specialist.
At the time Donovan was on the
eve of completing the arrangements!
for the formation of a large produc-f
ing organization said to have the|
financial backing of two hotel own-!
ers. When he recovers he expects
to close the deal. He will produce
special features pictures only wit!
the assistance of two directors.
No matter what sympa-
thies,— apathiesy — or anti-
pathies an exhibitor may
have, — he is sure to like
and want RITCHEY pos-
ters.
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Wednesday, February 25, 1920
itlieN
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No. 16
SKATTLE, WASH.— Will United States
imtain its Merchant Marine, State
iitical School trains otticers aboard D.
S. Vicksburg.
TlI.Vl'A. N. Y. — Cornell triumphs over
le in baslcetball — cracli teams play a
se Kame in Cornell's new Drill Hall.
rst indoor pictures of tills popular
)rt.
iPItlXGFIELD, MO.— Wedded 73 years,
i still happy! Mr. and Mrs. Crabb,
iie\e this heroic feat — here they are,
■rounded by their cliildren, 40 to 71
>rs in a Be.
•EXSACOI.A, FI.A— Navy is building
Its Fleet of Dirigibles — scenes of the
se E-1. in inspection flight over me
vy's -Vir Station.
iAN FRANCISCO, CAT..— With wintry
les blowing, it's a relief to find some
^ preparing for blossom-time — over 5,-
orchids ready for market.
lOIJOKEN, N. J._"Soviet Ark" Is
;k! U. S. S. Buford, that took 2>S
ds back to Europe, return with a far
Icome load— U. S. Boys from (iernianv.
V.ySHINtJTON, I). C— Last rites for
nuriil Peary. Nation mourns loss of
bert E. I'eary. noted .Vrctic explorer
1 discoverer of North Pole.
IONTKE.\E, CAN.— Ski-birds reach al-
ide of 80 feet in leap — colleges of U.
and Canada compete for intercoUeg-
e ski championship.
• FF THE FLORIDA COAST— Plane
ecked in Gulf! The aviators fortun-
ly escape; as the airplane crashed in-
water, owing to sudden engine trouble.
[ROOKI.VN, N. Y.— .Admiral .Dewey's
sship here for overhauling — "Olj-in-
," Spanish war veteran, is not "much
worse lor wear."
,0S ANGELES, CAL. — Human Pendu-
i in Mid-.Air! One of the most re-
rkuble and thrilling pictures «aKen vy
the News, shows aviator in feat, made
peril of his life.
to day
Polo in Circus Stories
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
^os Angeles — Eddie Polo, under
new Universal contract will make
series of two-reel circus stories,
will travel for a season with the
rnum and Bailey circus for "at-
sphcre."
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SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Cincinnatti — Harris P. Wolfberg,
manager of the Cincinnatti exchange
of Famous Playe^s-Lasky is mar-
shaling the forces of his exhibitors
through Kentucky to make a deter-
mined fight against the state censor-
ship bill introduced into the Ken-
tucky Legislature by Representative
T. C. Pryne cf Lee County. Immed-
iately upon learning of the censor-
ship movement.
Ohio Bans Republic Film
Toledo, O. — Republic's, "The
Amazing Woman," has been banned
by the Ohio Board of Censors.
Changes will be made in it, and
they will be asked to reconsider
their decision.
Iverson Bill
Baltimore, Md.— The House Com-
mittee on Judiciary now has the
Iverson bill, permitting Sunday
shows under consideration.
Petitions for Sunday Films
Worcester, Mass. — Councilman
John E. Kenney is drawing up peti-
tions for Sunday pictures and is
having them circulated in industrial
plants, stores, etc.
Want Sunday Shows
Bloomington, 111. — The people
of Bloomington are making a fight
for Sunday shows. 2,481 votes are
needed to pass the ordinance and
4,090 citizens have pledged their vote
for the movemen"-.
Another for Weiss
Meyer Weiss has taken over the
5th Ave. theater making seven in the
Weiss circuit.
The First Comedy of our
Boarding School Girls ^.
Series. ^}
'FOR LOVE'S SWEET SAKE' f
in two parts. jj
Kelley With Bacon
Joseph L. Kelley, for a year di-
rector of publicity for Frank G. Hall
is now in a like capacity with Gerald
F. Bacon Enterprises.
Davidson Out of Laboratory
Alfred Davidson, stated yesterday
that he had resigned as secretary
and treasurer of the Film Develop-
ing Corp. the laboratory in Jersey in
which Harry Houdini is interested.
Davidson has turned all of his
stock back to the corporation.
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Joel Plans New Theater
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Jacksonvilel, Fla. — L. D. Joel, head
of the Joel Amusement interests
who operate the New Casino and the
Liberty theaters has purchased the
Nolan property on West Adams St.
as a site for a $100,000 theater.
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Swanson Sells Out
Disposes of First National Denver
Franchise to Harry T. Nolan
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Denver, Colo. — The following an-
nouncement is being sent to every
exhibitor supplied with film in this
and the Utah territory:
"This is to announce that the un-
dersigned has this day purchased all
interest of Mr. William H. Swanson
in the First National Exhibitors Cir-
cuit Corp., located at 1732 Welton
St., Denver and 60 Exchange Place,
Salt Lake City.
"The business will be conducted
as heretofore, but Mr. Swanson will
have no connection therewith.
Harry T. Nolan."
"Dated, Feb. 7, 1920."
The First National offices last
night confirmed the above dispatch.
Censor Hearing in Boston
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Boston, Mass. — National Associa-
tion representatives presented the
industry's angle on the proposed
censorship measure before the Com-
mittee on Mercantile Affairs yeter-
day.
Lack of space prohibits publica-
tion of a detailed account of the
Boston hearing.
Brady Mourns Pullman's Death
William A. Brady, president of the
Nat'l Ass'n. in a statement issued
yesterday expressed his regret at the
untimely death of Major Raymond
W. Pullman, of Washington and ap-
pointed a committee composed of
some of the leading figures in the
industry to act as honorary pall-
bearers at the funeral.
Selznick News, Easter Sunday
The first issue of Selznick News,
will appear Easter Sunday.
First National "Get Together"
The First National office force will
have a "get together" party at the
Astor to-night.
TOM MOORE
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Exhibitors Entertain Producers
The Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce of Greater New York en-
tertained at luncheon yesterday
Thomas H. Ince, J. Parker Read,
Allan Dwan and the trade paper edi-
tors at the Astor.
Ince and Dwan reaffirmed the As-
sociated Producers stand to work in-
dependently, while William Brandt,
president of the Chamber, stated
that the 156 theaters represented in
the Chamber were in back of him.
These exhibitors, said Brandt were
not in the market to sell their the-
aters to Wall St. or anybody else and
their houses were among the finest
in the States.
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Regarding Tucker
M. L. Malevinsky, His Attorney
Says Court Decision Is a "Victory
for Tucker"
After carefully reading the de-
cision made by Justice Platzek ii
the Supreme Court in the George
Loane Tucker suit against Mayflow-
er and Famous Players-Lasky for
alleged breach of contract, M. L.
Malevinsky, of O'Brien, Malevinsky
and Driscoll, Mr. Tucker's attor-
neys issued the following state-
ment yesterday: —
"Mr. Tucker brought a bill for
an injunction and prayed for a tem-
porary injunction among other
things, restraining Mayflower Pho-
toplay Corp. and Famous Players-
Lasky Corp. from exploiting 'The
Miracle Man' contrary to paragraph
tenth of the distribution contract,
and restraining the defendants from
interfering with Mr. Tucker secur-
ing other directorial engagements.
"The defendant, Mayflower Pho,-
toplay Corp. counterclaimed against
Mr. Tucker and sought a preliminary
injunction restraining Mr. Tucker
from rendering his services other
than to and for the Mayflower Pho-
toplay Corp. or in producing for
himself or others motion pictures
until he had completed five motion
pictures for defendants.
"Mr. Justice Platzek in his de-
cision denies a temporary injunc-
tion to both the plaintiff and the
defendant and holds that he will
not interfere between the parties
pending a final trial of the issues.
The practical effect of Mr. Justice
Platzek's decision is to give Mr.
Tucker freedom of action so that
he may produce motion pictures a=
he sees fit pending the final trial
of the action between Mr. Tuckc
on the one hand and Mayflower
Photoplay Corp and Famous Play-
ers-Lasky Corp. on the other.
"The decision is a victory for Mr.
Tucker."
Chicago Talks of Compromise
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Both the Allied Amuse-
nient Association and the Moving
Picture Operators' Union have ap-
pealed to the ^ State Attorney for
settlement of the battle now waging
between the theater owners and the
operators.
The association continues making
charges of blackmail and extortion
against the union.
"No more to drink tonight," she pleaded, but Jezebel of Sand Coulee
snatcheid the glass from her daughter's hand — Anita Stewart in "The
Fighting Shepherdess," a First National Louis B. Mayer-made pro-
duction.— Advt. _^
Two Nevs^ Directors
Election of two new directors for
First National, and adoption of plans
recommended by the Exhibitors'
Defense Committee as essential
measures for the protection of in-
dependent theater owners are the im-
portant features of a joint session of
First National and of Associated
First National Pictures, Inc., held at
the Astor, the first three days of this
week.
Samuel Katz, of Balaban & Katz.
who recently purchased the half in-
terest in the franchise for Illinois,
was elected a director to succeed
Aaron J. Jones.
E. B. Johnson, general rnanager of
Turner and Daimken, owners of thr
franchise in Northern California and
Nevada, was elected a director to
succeed T. L. Tally of Los Angeles
who recently disposed of his fran-
chise to Gore Brothers and Sol Les-
ser.
Exchange Men Meet
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Twenty of the twenty-
six exchanges distributing the pro-
duct of the Capital Film are in Chi-
cago to attend a five day session at
which it is expected a number of im-
portant plans will be evolved.
At the first session a Ways and
Means Committee' composed of the
following was appointed: Lewis,
1 Texas; Cuyler, Colorado; Farrell,
New England; Kahn, Kansas City;
Pearce, New Orleans; Cropper. Chi-
cago and Chalkin of California. A
committee designated as the territor-
ial rights and percentages committee
was named, composed of Warner.
Cleveland; Coffey, Washington:
Hite, Cincinnati and Joe Brandt, spe-
cial advisor.
It is understood here that the idea
back of the convention is to develop
plans whereby the short reel market
can be controlled.
Blank in Merger
$1,000,000 Theater Deal in Des
Moines Perfected With Abe
Frankel
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Des Moines, la.— The Evening
Tribune says in part: —
"Announcement of the $1,000,000
merger which has been previously
rumored, was officially made to-day.
"A. H. Blank, president of the
new corporation makes the an?
nouncement.
"Mr. Blank's three theaters, the
Des Moines, Palace and Garden and
Mr. Abe Frankel's three theaters,
the Rialto, Casino and Majestic are
the houses included in the merger.
"A. H. Blank will be president of
the new firm and will own a control-
ling share of the stock. Abe Frankel
will be vice-president and general
manager. Other officers have not
been named.
"The consolidation is a defensive
move to combat Wall St. interests.
''The pictures for all six houses
will be bought through one office
doing away with competitive bid-
ding."
A short time ago Mr. Blank denied
the amalgamation now reported
and later sent this office a telegram
in which he stated that he was not
selling out to Goldwyn.
Wright Resigns
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Seattle — H. B. Wright has resign-
ed from the management of the
Northwest Exhibitors' Circuit. There
is no ill feeling, according to him-
self and Clemmer. His successor is
to be named at meeting of the cir-
cuit held next week. Wright is not
yet ready to announce his new af-
filiation.
New Theater for Atlanta
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Atlanta. Ga. — -Bankers identified
with the Criterion theater plan a new
theater to be erected opposite the
Piedmont Hotel.
Willard, "Pat" Paterson of the
Criterion theater, Atlanta and pres-
ident of the Southeastern Exhibitors'
Asociation was in town yeserday.
Jersey Bill Introduced
Trenton, N. J. — Senator Smith of
Passaic has introduced a bill pro-
viding for Sunday amusements.
EXHIBITORS EXPLOITATION aids.
SOLOMON invents 'em, he's wise. — Advt.
Thursday, February 26, 1920
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Chicago representatiyes— Willis, Eckels
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Chicago, IlL
Quotations
Buys P. B. Kyne Stories
Shurtleff Plans More Production —
Distribution Not Yet Determined
(By Wire to WJD'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — C. E. Shurtleff, Inc.,
who is now producing a series of
Jack London stories for Metro re-
lease has contracted for all of the
short stories and novels of Peter B.
Kyne. The contract also ties up all
of Kyne's future writings for the
next three years.
Included in the purchase are the
"Cappy Ricks" stories and "Kindred
of the Dust" which is now running
serially in the Cosmopolitan, which
will be the first production. It will
be probably started in June and
ready for September release.
Nothing has been mentioned as to
distribution.
Bid.
Famous Players .. 67^
Do pfd 86
Goldwyn .26J/2
Loew's, Inc. .
Triangle
United Pict.
World Film .
Last
Asked. Sale.
70
Prod. 12
86
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Joseph Silverman Dead
Altooiia, Pa. — Joseph S. Silverman
father of Isaac Silverman of Public
Health Films, N. Y., Jacob of the
Strand here and Mayer of the Liberty
Film Renting Co., Pittsburgh, died
last Saturday. In addition to the
three brothers in the theatrical bus-
iness, he is survived by five other
children.
A Great Revival of
"TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
With a new, com-
plete and stupend-
ous advertising and
publicity campaign
back of it.
FEATURING
Charlie Chaplin,
Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
TOWER FILM
CORP.
71 W 23rd St.
N. Y. C.
Smith to Do Originals
Winchell Smith will write original
stories for Metro stars besides film-
ing his own plays for Metro. Bay-
ard Veiller will also write originals.
Pathe Wins Judgment
Pathe Exchange, Inc. has been
awarded a judgment of $10,336.9.'"
against the Evening Mail Syndicate
Inc. The suit was filed in Nov. 1919
for an alleged breach of contrad
regarding the disposition of the Rube
Goldberg animated cartoons.
Advertiser's "Party"
The A. M. P. A. (advertisers), will
gather for a dinner and entertainmen"
at the Cafe Boulevard to-morrow
evening. The feast-fest is billed as
"A Grand Summer Night's Festival"
and for the edification of members
and non-member guests "the talent"
will include both domestic and im-
ported entertainers. President Paul
Gulick will preside. Admission is
by ticket listed at $4.00.
Ben' Wilson in Town
Ben Wilson, serial producer is in
New York. He will stay here for
about two weeks.
AT YOUR SERVICE
Two offices in convenient locations to promptly and adequate-
ly take care of your needs. Twenty years of experience and a
corps of experts familiar with YOUR problems. Connections
with the world's most substantial companies and rates as
moderate as sound business policy will admit. Call, write or
phone.
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I VEAL iJJ^ ERVICE
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30 Maiden Lane
S4as - 5426 - 94ar - j^aa
Samuek
A Money Making Star A Money Making Title
A Money Making Production
United Picture Theatres of America, Inc.
J. A. BERST, President
PRESENTS
"Women Men Forget"
A Tale of the Heart Starring the Most Beautiful Girl on the Stage
MoUie King
Directed by John M. Stahl, produced by the
American Cinema Corporation
Released March 21st
THROUGH
United Picture Exchanges
the picture of a thousand thrills
the picture of a thousand profits
Meeting March 2
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — There will be another
hearing on the censorship issue in
Massachusetts on March 2. Film
men here yesterday were mapping]
out plans for the meeting.
At the hearing on Tuesday, advo-
cates of the bill named "Auction of
Souls" and "Flames of Flesh" as pic-
tures typifying the bad in films.
Committee members intimated that
they saw no more need for picture
censorship than for censorship ofj
newspapers.
Rhode Island Has Simday Bill
Providence, R. I. — At a recentl
hearing on the Aiello Bill, permitting]
Sunday performances, local exhib-l
itors turned out in force.
The statement that the
RITCHEY poster is in-
finitely superior to all
others is not based upon
a promise, but rather upon
its past and present per-
formance.
RITCHEY
UTHO. COItF.
4K W. 3bl St. JLT.. P^M* OAm t3U
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Thursday, February 26, 1920
Metro Booking
Officials of Metro Pictures Cor-
ration are perfecting plans for a
w booking arrangement with ex-
jitors throughout the United
ites. So soon as the project has
en worked out in detail, Metro
Dmises to make an announcement
full, which they believe will be
the utmost interest to every ex-
)itor and more especially to the
laller ones.
Co-operation between Metro and
e individual exhibitor is declared
be the primary purpose of the
in now being: whipped into shape.
)mpany officials state that it is
tended to protect owners of the
laller theaters from unjust com-
tition, and a guarantee of inde-
ndence no matter how extensive
influential the great chains or
rcuits of picture-houses may be-
ime.
Under the proposed arrangement
etro expects to reach every inde-
;ndent exhibitor with its product
1 a co-operative basis.
All in the Day's Work
Harry Lande, of the Quality Film
Corp. of Pittsburgh reached New
York last Saturday. "The Blind-
ness of Youth" was screened for him
that night. He purchased the rights
for western Pennsylvania and W.
Va., and left for home reaching
Pittsburgh, Monday morning.
FOR RENT.
Fully equipped Studio, avail-
able March 1st. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
'Phone Bryant 7498.
Glucksman Buys Weber Prod.
e series of six L. Laurence Weber
le series of silx L Laurence Weber
rod. with Edith Hallor as star
he first is "The Blue Pearl."
lucksman has the series for Ar-
;ntine, Uruguay, Paraguay and
hile.
Send Us Your
A^plZ, Junk FUm
INTERSTATE SMELTING
A REFINING COMPANY
2B CoRnneroUl St. NEWARK. N. J.
First National Holds Dance
At the hour of going to press, the
office stafT of First National execu-
tive headquarters, the New York and
the New Jersey exchanges were
(lancing to the strains of the latest
fox trots at the Astor.
It was a dinner-dance and all were
there.
Phone Tremont 1635
MR PRODUCER
Watch for the opening Tre-
mont Film Laboratory Corp.
at 1942 Jerome Ave,, N. Y.
which will specialize in the
developing of negatives and
first positives ONLY.
HARRY GLICKMAN,
PRESIDENT
EDWARD HORN.
TREASURER.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The First
Film Co., an independent exchange
has just ben opened with B. L. Had-
field, manager.
BIDS WANTED
George Loane Tucker's
Production
"The Arrest of Arsene Lupin"
by Maurice Le Bane
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOO.
Room 803 Columbia Theatre Bldf.
Tel. Bryant 1511
JOHN J. LIVINGSTON
Motion Picture Representative
Foi
STARS— DIRECTORS
1440 Broadway New York
"April Folly," with Marion Davies,
will be the feature attraction at the
Capitol Theater, New York, the week
of March 28th.
Following the Capitol showing it
will appear at several New York and
Brooklyn theaters.
An equal or greater success than
Miss Davies' former Cosmopolitan
Production, "The Cinema Murder,"
which broke all records at the Rialto,
is expected for "April Folly."
This picture offers unusual angles
for exploitation. Miss Davies' own
vivacious personality and charm, as
well as many opportunities for dram-
atic character portrayal have never
been given a wider opportunity than in
"April Folly."
Thursday, February 26, 1920
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Sheriff Gets Action
When Deputy Sheriff Christopher
Plunkett visited the Fox studios yes-
terday to serve papers on William
Fox in a suit brought against him
regarding the operation of a theater
in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, he declares
he was so roughly treated by em-
ployees of the Fox organization that
he visited the U. S. District Court
yesterday in an effort to secure
summonses against William Fox and
an employee for contempt of court,
so court officials stated yesterday
afternoon^
Plunkett states he was received in
a manner that made it necessary for
him to produce his gun to serve
proper papers before departing.
Afthur James, of the Fox execu-
tive staff said late yesterday after-
noon he knew nothing about it.
Schenck Back
Joseph M. Schenck arrived in
New York from Palm Beach yester-
day.
Isaacson Writes for "Collier's
Charles D. Isaacson is writing r
series of articles on motion pictures
for "Collier's" Weekly. He is re-
producing photographs by courtesy
of Jack Cohn and Chester Outings.
Have You Ever Employed a
"film-cutter" who could tell you
clearly the dramatic psychology of
his scene arrangement or the defin-
ite effect of every sub-title?
This is constructive editing and
titling.
Harry Chandlee and
William B. Laub
Room 2204, Candler Bldg.
Phone Bryant 7392-7302
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
'If it) is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
Philadelphia Men Meet To-day
(III/ Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — The exchange men
of this city will hold a luncheon to-
day at which Dr. H. Charles Hespe
and Frederick H. Elliott of the
National Association will explain
methods of aiding the fight for Sun-
day shows in New Jersey.
The Philadelphia exchanges supply
southern Jersey will films especially
Camden and Trenton.
Tippett Due Monday
John D. Tippett, head of the "|
pett Prod., Ltd. of London is i
in New York from abroad on Mi
day. He is abroad the "Carmai:
due in Halifax Saturday.
REGINALD BARKER
the director — some boy! He's
a customer of ours. He just
bought one of the classiest
Grafonolas in our stock. Drop
in, folks — let's get acquainted.
Richardson^
607WestSeventhStreet
Phone 64955 Opp. Robinson's
Los Angeles, Calif.
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN,"
Clara Kimball Young's nezt Equit-
picture, has a lobby display, whic;
reflects this sterling actress' dynami
personality, now ready at our sho'
rooms.
KRAUS MANUFACTURING CO
220 West 42d St., N. Y.
17th Floor. Tel. Bryant 36t
Coming for
Our March Release
"SWORDS AND DOLLARS'
A Spectacular Photodrama
America's
Finest
Laboratory
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 1 29th St. f
Palisade film Laboratorie
Palisades, N. J.
Morsemere 621-2
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Vol. XI, No. 57
Friday, February 27, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Frohman Stock Plan
Dalls for 5,000 Stockholders Among
Picture Fans — Expect to Raise
$1,000,000
The Frohman Amvisenient Corp.
las under way a campaign to se-
:ure 5,000 picture fans throughout
ihe country as stockholders. It is
ilso expected that $1,000,000 capital
or further financing of the corpora-
ion will result.
In discussing the campaign, the
first advertisement relative to which
ippeared in a number of newspapers
last week Wm. L. Sherrill, presi-
dent of the corporation said yester-
day that the idea was very simple.
"We are going direct to the public
to sell stock," he said, "rather than
securing capital from Wall Street
ind paying the usual bonus for un-
derwriting. But far beyond raising
1 million from stock subscriptions
is having 5,000 people of this coun-
try becoming individually boosters
Df our pictures. That's the big idea."
Mr. Sherrill added that although
the campaign has just started that
50 far over 2,000 inquiries have been
received.
So that the advertising campaign
of Frohman Amusement would be
differentiated from fly-by-night con-
cerns in the industry selling stock
the full plan of tlie campaign was
sent to newspaper publishers prior
(Continued on Page 2)
Chicago Deadlocked
I {By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Apparently reports of
compromises between the Allied
Amusement Association and the
iloving Picture Operators' Union
,?ere premature.
, The union is willing to have a
.ommittee composed of its presi-
ent, business manager and one
lember from the ranks meet any
ix exhibitors but refuses to have
n that committee the president, or
usiness manager of the associa-
on. The association has lined up
Jlidly behind its officers and will
^t arbitrate on the basis set forth
f the union.
The deadlock now threatens to
' :tend to the stage hands and clec-
licians and all other theaters in
; iiicago may be shut down.
McGuire Here
George McGuire, head of Metro's
ijtting department on the coast is
ij New York to assume a post close
* ^ Maxwell Karger at the 61st stu-
li
She thrilled to his words of love, and wondered how this man, so
dominant among his fellows, could be so gentle— Mildred Harris Chap-
lin in "The Inferior Sex," her initial Louis B. Mayer-made picture for
First National. — Advt.
Go-Operation
Along National Building and Loan
Plan for Exhibitors
A co-operative theaters company
in which membership and the ex-
tent of interest held is strictly vol-
untary, as an industrial equivalent
to the nationally known building and
loan plan, and which will function
in defense of individual exhibitors
who want utter freedom from out-
side financial sources when they need
funds for increasing capacity, gen-
{Continued on Page 3)
Brunton in New Company
(By Wire to WW'S DAWY)
Dover, Del.— The Robert Brun-
ton Studios, Inc. have been chart-
ered here with a capitalization of
$5,000,000.
It is understood that the new
company presages an expansion of
the present Brunton studio activities
in Hollywood.
Offices in Australia
"Jimmie" Bryson Leaves in April to
Open Branches for Universal
James V, "Jimmie" Bryson for
some time past in charge of Uni-
versal's exchange in Minneapolis is
in town for a series of conferences
with Universal heads regarding the
establishing of ofiices for the com-
pany in Australia. Branches are
planned for Melbourne, Sidney and
New Zealand.
Bryson will remain here for sev-
eral days, then return to Minneapo-
lis to clean up affairs there and leave
San Francisco about April 15 for
Australia.
La Rose Joins Chester
Joe La Rose, production manager
for the Rialto leaves March 15 to join
C. L. Chester, Prod. La Rose will
go to Los Angeles and act as Ches-
ter"s assistant.
"U" Studio in London
Plans Under Way, Says Powers —
Extensive Foreign Projects
Being Contemplated
{By Wire to WlD'ii DAILY)
Los Angeles — P> A. Powers in an
interview stated that Universal is in-
vading the foreign field and would
have a London studio, also that it
would send companies to Italy and
the Orient,
This was necessary, he declared, in
order to combat the inrush of for-
eign pictures especially Italian and
French ones which are sure to com-
pete with American pictures on the
latter's own ground.
Powers declared that from his ob-
servation iind experience it appeared
to him that local civic bodies were
not lending as much co-operation as
they should to picture companies
considering the amount of money
which the organizations are pouring
into the community.
He also declared the picture thea-
ter buying game into which so many
companies are rushing at present i.«
only a phase of the business, a fad
for the moment that will pass.
Dwan Leaves for Los Angeles
Allan Dwan left for California
yestcrda3-. Mark Larkin, his press
representative will remain in town
for a week or so ''to meet the boys."
Burton King Incorporates
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Albany — Burton King Prod., Inc.
have been formed. Capitalization,
$50,000.
This is the company which will
release a series of six productions
through Hallmark.
A. L. Hart Joins J. Parker Read Jr.
A. Lincoln Hart, famous in the
old world of the stage and tutor
of such screen celebrities as D. W.
Griffith and Howard Hickman
among others, has joined J. Parker
Read Jr. as production manager, ac-
cording to announcement by Mr.
Read.
Hart, through his new affiliation,
is connected with the productions
of Louise Glaum and Hobart Bos-
worth.
It was reported that he may di-
rect Louise Glaum in a forthcoming
production under Mr. Read's per-
sonal supervision.
Powerful PUBLICITY.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
Friday, February 27, 1920
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S tILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC. ., -r . .
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u'rer- Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players - 67% 71 71
Do, pfd 86 87 87
Goldwyn V^Va 26^4 25y4
Loew's. Inc 26 26^^ 26K
Triangle '- V2
United Pict. Prod. 12 12^ 12'^
World Film 1
Exchange Men Meet
Philadelphia— The exchange men
of the city met yesterday at lun-
cheon to hear ways and means of
aiding New Jersey exhibitors in the
fight for Sunday shows.
Frederick H. Elliott of the Na-
tional Association and Dr. H.
Charles Hespe addressed the film
men.
A Great Revival of
"TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
Frohman Stock Plan
(Continued from Page 1)
to the first advertisement appearing.
The campaign is being conducted in
newspapers in Boston, Pittbsurg,
Washington, Dallas and Ft. Worth,
Texas, Kansas City and Minneapo-
lis. It is planned to extend this
later so that one large city in every
state in the union carries the ad-
vertising.
Prospective purchasers of stock
are allowed to buy 20 $10 shares of
8 per cent preferred, redeemable at
$10.50, with which they are given 4
shares of the common. There are
100,000 shares of the preferred stock
which is cumulative, and 60,000
shares of the common.
The first copy appearing, running
full column length, reads:
Tidings of Joy and Profit
(for movie patrons)
But in order to actuall.v get any
of the joy and jiroHt it will be
necessary for you to ANSWER
this Announcement promptly by
sending your name and address
plainly written on a postcard.
And don't let anybody, or any
skeptical mood of your own fool
you out of sending that postcard
TODAY, for this is a very spe-
cial and limited opportunity, which
ends almost as soon as it starts.
As soon as we have received
your name and address we will
send you a certain BOOK — with-
out cost to you — together with a
list of Frohman Productions and
portraits of Frohman Stars.
This Book, which explains
THE FROHMAN PLAN
for sharing some of the vast prof-
its of the Screen with those who
attend motion picture theaters, is
likely to turn out to be the most
interesting book .vou have ever
read.
Maybe you will read it under
the light of your reading lamp in
the (juiet of your own home, or
maybe you will read it somewhere
else; but wherever you read it.
be sure that you read It ALL.
Skip no paragprah. Overlook no
fact. Be prepared for action.
Possibly the last thing that
would occur to you is the idea
of your being personally inter-
ested in the Motion Picture busi-
ness and making money out of it.
l!ut life is a strange and change-
ful thing, and the really progres-
sive man or woman is always get-
ting new gleams and facing new
opportunities. So we needn't be
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Spitzer Signs Two
Conway Tearle and Ora Carew Un-
der Contract to Make Features
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Nat N. Spitzer,
general manager of Bull's Eye hasi
placed under contract Conwayi
Tearle and Ora Carew to appear in
features.
This venture which is in con-
junction with Charles G. Husted
manager for Texas Guinan and
Edythe Sterling, has no bearing on
Spitzer's connection with Bull's
Eye.
Tearle's last work was for Equitj
in "Michael and His Lost Angel.'
Comedy Week at Rivoli
Comedy week at the Rivoli wil
open Sunday, with Douglas Mac
Lean and Doris May, in "Mary';
Ankle." and Charlie Chaplin in "Th
Count," a Chaplin revival, a scenii
and the Rivoli Pictorial will com
plete the program.
The Rialto will show Mary Milef
Minter in "Judy of Rogue's Har(
bor." '
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Friday, February 27, 1920
Go-Operation
(Continued from. Page J)
remodeling- or the erection of
ew house to keep pace with lo-
conditions, is the general out-
made pul)lic by N. H. Gordon
Boston, of the policy which will
ern Associated First National
•aters, Inc.
his is one of the two new com-
ies created by the exhibitor
ichise owners of First National
libitors' Circuit. It will have of-
rs and an executive personnel en-
ly separate from that already
ted to administer the analrs of
ociated First National Pictures,
while it will be conducted as an
;pendent enterprise, its resources
be at the disposal of exhibitors
) are subscribing to sub-fran-
;es for First National attrac-
ts now being granted as an ex-
iion to smaller exhibitors of the
le co-operative and protective
king and production-supply sys-
s which have been the privilege
the larger theater owners who
1 original franchises in First Na-
lal Exhibitors' Circuit.
Extra Show for "Huck"
[ugo Ricsenfcld has arranged an
ra performance of "Huckleberry
n" at the Rivoli to-morrow morn-
, at 10 o'clock.
Browning Here
'od Browning who directed "The
gin of Stamboul" is in New
rk. Priscilla Dean is starred in
Itala Company Formed
(Jii/ Wire to WID'S DAILV)
Dover, Del. — The Corporation
Trust Co. representatives have put
through a new $1,000,000 company
called the Itala of America Photo
Play Corp.
Harry Raver who handled a num-
ber of Italia productions in this
country stated yesterday that Scia-
mengo and Pastrone, former owners
of Italia Films in Italy had sold
out to a combination of Italian in-
terests and that all that remained of
Italia was the brand name.
The new company, he ventured,
had no connection with the old
Italia.
Anita Loos has returned from
Palm Beach after a three weeks'
vacation.
THE LOST CITY
has a lobby display which will fit
every episode and is good for a 15
weeks' display in all the first run
houses. Four 30 x 40 paintings com-
prise the set.
Look em' over at our salesrooms.
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Popular Film Moves
The Popular Film Co. formerly
at 145 W. 4Sth St., is now located
in the Godfrey Bldg.
Charles N. Jawitz, general man-
ager has opened a branch office at
14 Piedmont St., Boston.
BESS MEREDYTH
and
WILFRED LUCAS
Writing and Directing
Australian Features
Address
Care Snowy Baker
84 Oxford Street
Sydney, N. S. W. Australia
Cable Address
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THAT HE DIRECTED THE MAJORITY OF THE SCENES AND ALSO
CONTRIBUTED SEVERAL OF THE PRINCIPAL IDEAS TO THE STORY
OF THE
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During the last stages of this production on the Coast, Mr. Lawrence was
unexpectedly called to New York — several days work remained — so, with
all the sets up, and the subsequent work prepared — DENISON GLIFT was
called upon to finish it — aided by Mr. Lawrence's assistant. This is to
correct any misleading impression conveyed by recent advertisements.
Friday, February 27, 192C
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More Films for Lesser
Takes Over Distribution of Special
Pictures — Newly Formed Unit
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Sal Lesser, has
closed contracts with L. W. Thomp-
son, president of Special Pictures
Corp. whereby he secures physical
distribution of the company's prod-
uct. This is the unit which is said
to represent the first serious effort
on the part of Western capital to in-
vade the picture industry.
The productions will in this ter-
ritory be handled through First Na-
tional exchanges and in the remain-
ing territories through state right
exchanges.
The new unit's organization is be-
ing rapidly rounc|ed out. Bessie
Muller, who cut a number of Pick-
ford and other big productions will
edit the new productions.
Other appointees include Joseph
Quinn, general manager, Los An-
geles; W. E. Matthews^ San Fran-
cisco; Sol Davis, Dallas; Tom Kress,
Minneapolis; E. C. Davies, Chicago;
Frank Drew, Detroit; Frank Mar-
shall, Cleveland, and Dave Thomas
as eastern division manager super-
vising New York, Boston, Philadel-
phia, Washington, Pittsburg and
Buffalo.
Alexander Film Gets Comedy Art
Contracts have been closed be-
tween Sol Lesser and the Alex-
ander Film Corp. whereby the lat-
ter will do the distributing in the
New York and Northern New Jer-
sey districts for the new Comedy
Art program, which consists of a
two reel novelty and a single reel
comedy each week. Release date
on the initial release set for March
22.
Lamb at Metro Studio
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Arthur Lamb, man-
ager of the Metro exchange here for
a year and a half, has taken up new
duties on the executive staff of the
coast studios,.
Harry Lustig, Metro district rep-
resentative, was in charge tempor-
arily. Lamb has been with Met-
ro for nearly four years, starting
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as branch manager, later returni
to Los Angeles in that position
B. F. Rosenberg, manager at D(
ver until now succeeds Lamb in L
Angeles. Rosenberg's successor
Denver has not been named.
The Acme
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For the
Studio
Cutting Room
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TYPHOON COMPANY
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Price 5 Cents
Holubar Signed
By Al Kaufman for SpecialB — Dor-
othy Phillips' Service Included
{By Wire to WW'S UAIIA)
Los Angeles — Announcement
made by Al Kaufman states that
Alien Holubar is to form what pro-
mises to be one of the big picture
combinations of the year. The agree-
ment also includes the services of
Mrs. Holubar known professionally
as Dorothy Phillips.
Under the deal Holubar will re-
ceive a large salary, also a percent-
age of the earnings of productions.
Holubar will have full sway in re-
g:ards to production, unlimited time,
story selection and unlimited capi-
tal. It is estimated that his first
story to be produced will cost ap-
proximately $250,000.
Holubar is known to have re-
:eived offers from a number of the
biggest film concerns, and he states
that one of his reasons for signing
with Kaufman is that he will be
"eally an independent producer. He
ilso states that his ideals and those
3f Kaufman in regard to the qual-
ity of pictures which should be given
to the public are very largely alike.
Pending the building of Kaufman's
Dwn studio Holubar will probably
produce at the Brunton Studios.
Releasing organization has not
jeen announced.
Universal had nothing to say re-
garding the report other that they
lad a contract with Holubar.
Additions to Quimby's Staff
Joseph Rothman, for five years
ivith Pathe has been appointed as-
sistant treasurer and assistant secre-
:ary of Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
)y General Manager Fred C. Quim-
Fred J. McConnell for a number
3f years local representative of the
Chicago Herald will act as one of
Quimby's chief assistants.
The new offices in the Capitol
:heater building will be ready in
ibout three weeks.
Inter-Ocean Sells to Glucksmann
Gus Schlcsinger export manager
or Inter-ocean has sold 60 World
"ilm productions to Max Glucks-
nann for Argentine, Paraguay and
Jraguay.
Weil Leaves Universal
Joe Weil, assistant director of pub-
xity of Universal has resigned. I'
5 understood that Henry C. Bate
ow in Joe Mayer's staff will take
Veil's place.
"You stay away from these city dudes after this," he ordered. "He
took you to the dance on a bet" — Anita Stewart in "The Fighting
Shepherdess," a Louis B. Mayer- made First National attraction!.—
Advt.
Penn. Censors Busy
Ban Three Goldwyn Pictures — Stage
Version of One of Them Con-
tinues
(Bi/ Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — The Pennsylvania
State Board of Censors is getting
busy again.
Three Goldwyn productions have
been bannedj They are "The,
Woman in Room 13" a Pauline Fred-
erick subject; "The Paliser Case"
a Frederick subject and "The Cup
of Fury" an Eminent Authors pro-
duction.
While "The Woman in Room 13"
as a picture has been restrained, 'he
same play is being presented on the
stage by a local stock company.
Operators Fight Sunday Show;5
Annapolis, Md. — G. H. Howard,
president of the Moving Picture
Operators Asso., opposejd Sunday
performances at a recent hearing
(Continued on Page 2)
After "Big Six"
Directors of Goldwyn Understood
to Have Matter Under Con-
sideration
Samuel Goldwyn and Abraham
Lehr, vice-president in charge of
production arrived in New York
yesterday and immediately went in-
to conference with the remaining
members, of the Goldwyn Board of
Directors.
While no official statement would
be made yesterday it is understood
that the meeting was called for the
purpose of discussing the distribu-
tion of the Associated Producers —
the "Big Six" product.
Vivian Martin Goes South
V^ivian Martin left for Tampa.
Florida yesterday where work will
be begun on her first production for
Vivian Martin Pictures, Inc. John
W. Noble, as noted will direct.
Strike Settled
Chicago Situation Amicably Ad-
justed—Theaters Will Not Close
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — The differences between
the Allied Amusement Association
and the Moving Picture Operators'
Union which threatened to play hav-
oc with business here were settled
yesterday as a result of a conference
between six representatives of the
Association and six of the union.
It was decided that the big thea-
ters such as the Riviera, Central
Park, Crystal, Palace, Howard
Broadway Strand and Pantheon are
to have three operators: one for
matinees and two for evenings.
There are to be seven de luxe
shows a week in the evenings with
two matinees for Saturday and two
for Sunday. When additional de
luxe performances are desired on the
part of the theaters, there are to be
additional operators.
When grievances of any nature
occur in the future, the difficulty is
to be settled by a joint committee
of exhibitors and operators.
Goldwyn Plans English Offices
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
London, Eng. — It is taken as a
certainty here that Goldwyn will es-
tablish his own exchanges in Eng-
land.
There is considerable speculation
as to the outcome of the move in
view of the feeling here over the
Goldwyn-Stoll controversy.
Cavanaugh With Fox
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los .Angeles — It is reported here
that Lucille Cavanaugh, well known
in vaudeville will appear in pictures
for Fox. Negotiations are said to
be under way now.
No one could be reached at the
Fox offices yesterday for informa-
tion relative to the above report.
Urban with Hearst
Joseph Urban, the famous artist
has signed with William R. Hearst
under a long time contract and will
serve practically as chief technical
director for Cosmopolitan Prod.
Urban will also prepare special sets
for Cosmopolitan productions and
has just completed some very big
interiors for Marion Davies' feature
directed by Robert Leonard.
PRINTING PROBLEMS.
Let SOLOMON solve 'em, he's wise.— Advt.
Saturday, February 28, 1920
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Quotations
Last
Bid. A-sked- Sale.
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Brunet Month in March
Pathe will offer $6,000 in prizes
to the sales force for the best rec-
ord achieved during March, which
will be known as Brunet Month.
The country has been divided into
four sections with graduated awards
for managers and salesmen.
A Great Revival of
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FEATURING
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In the Courts
The Attractions Distributing Corp.
has filed an answer in the Supreme
Court to the suit of Frederick Bur-
lingham. The answer admits receiv-
ing $16,000 from the Famous Play-
ers-Lasky Corp. buf denies other
allegations.
It alleges that on Dec. 4 last in
consideration of $5,000 and the re-
lease of advances to the plaintiff
which he had agreed to pay, the
plaintiff was to deliver to the de-
fendant a negative of ''Down Upon
the Swanee River." The defendant
has delivered positive prints to the
Inter-ocean Film Corp. and that de-
fendant claims it is thereby released
from the contract sued on by the
plaintiff.
A jury in the Supreme Court re-
turned a verdict for $7,500 against
the Mirror Films, Clifford B. Har-
mon, Harry Lambert, the Lambert
Films and Andre de Segurola in the
suit of Benjamin R. Gornto to re-
cover $166,000 damages because the
defendant broke a contract made
with him by which he was to sell
stock in the Lambert Films. He said
he had orders for all the stock al-
loted to him when Lambert and de
Segurola got Harmon interested and
they gave up the Lambert concern
and organized the Mirror Films.
To Start on Craig Kennedy Story
Work on the first Craig Kennedy
story to be produced by Goldwyn
will be started in the near future at
the Flushing studio. Four pictures
based on the exploits of the detec-
tive will be made this year, based on
the stories by Arthur B. Reeve, who
is associated with John W. Grey
in his ventures in the industry.
To Film "Call of Wild"
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — C. E. Shurtleff will
shortly film "The Call of the Wild"
one of the Jack London stories.
Paul Bern Now Co-Director
Paul Bern has been made a co-
director by Goldwyn. He will di-
rect together with Carl Harbaugh,
the Rex Beach production, "The
North Wind's Malice."
Penn. Censors Busy
{Continued jrom Page 1)
in the house chamber, declaring
that the operators had all they could
do in the six day week, now in
vogue. Religious organization rep-
resentative also opposed the meas-
ure. Marion Pearce of Pearce and
Scheck who operate four houses
spoke in favor of the measure.
Test Florida Blue Law
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Carl
Kettler, Jr., manager of the Rialto
and Bijou faces charges in city and
county courts for operating on Sun-
day. Twice has a jury of six men
been unable to agree as to whether
or not he had violated any law.
Kettler's case is interesting as a test
of the blue law in effect here.
Twin Falls Prohibits Sunday Shows
Twin Falls, Idaho — Mayor W. H
Eldridge broke a deadlock among
the aldermen when the matter of
Sunday shows was voted upon, and
as a result, the plea to re-open
houses on the Sabbath, has proven
to be of no avail. The antis pro-
duced a petition with 1,956 names,
while the side favoring opening of
the houses showed less than 1,000.
Fined for Running Sunday Show
Cisco, Tex. — A fine of $200 was
imposed on G. H. Judia, of the
Judia for showing pictures on Sun-
day.
Rosson to Direct Compson
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Arthur Rosson will
direct Betty Compson in a forth-
coming production. Actual photo-
graphing will start in about ten
days.
Curwocfd Story a Special
Los Angeles — Dave Smith will
direct ''The Courage of Marge
O'Doone" a James Oliver Curwood
story for Vitagraph which will be
released as a special. Pauline Stark
and Niles Welch will be featured.
"The Humdinger" Again
"The Saenger Humdinger" pub-
lished for the employees of the
Saenger Amusement Co. of Louis-
iana has again made its appearance
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Neilan Moves
(Special to WiDVS DAILY)
Los Angeles — • Marshal Neilan
Prod, are now located in the Holly-
wood studios on Santa Monica
Boulevard.
"Mickey" formerly was at the
Lois Weber studios.
"Let's Get Together"
Frank Rembusch is circularizing,
the New York State exhibitors on
the growth of a national organiza-
tion of exhibtiors.
In view of the rather strained re-
lations between the M. P. Exhibi
tors of America, Inc. and the New^
York State Exhibitors' League the
following paragraph from Rem-
busch's circular will perhaps cause
some merriment:
"New York State Exhibitors meet
in Utica, March 9th and 10th. Pack
your grip and go. Let business gc
for a day and do the big thing. Lei
us all get together. Send your due*
to-day to M. P. Exhibitors of Amer-
ica, Inc."
GoUdwyn Lists Releases
Goldwyn's new schedule of releas'
es is as follows:
Tom Moore, "Duds", Feb. 22; Em
inent Authors, "Partners of thf
Night", Feb. 29; Will Rogers, "Th|
Strange Boarder", March 7; Emir
ent Authors, "Dangerous Days'l
March 14; Madge Kennedy, "Triml
med With Red", March 21; Ref
Beach, "The Silver Hoide", Marcj
28; Geraldine Farrar, "The Woma|
and the Puppet", April 4; Eminer
Authors, "The Tower of Ivory'|
April 11; to be announced latd
April 18; Tom Moore, "The GreJ
Accident", April 25; Will Rogerj
"Jes' Call Me Jim", May 2; Re
Beach", "Going Some", May
Pauline Frederick, "Roads of DesI
iny", May 16; Mabel Normand, "Tl|
Slim Princess", May 23.
Santell With Cohn's
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY) ■«
Los Angeles — Al Santell has beW"
borrowed from Universal to dirM^V
some of the new Hall Room BoH"'''
comedies for the Cohn's. •■""
fc)
It is when he counts the
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LtlieN
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No. 17
I'KKS, IlEI,(;iUM— France pays dis-
uiKlied tribute to Belgium; in oom-
r of Kluir Albert and Marshal Foch
retiring French President I'oincare,
s martyred cities.
IMP.V, Fl>OKIl)A.— "Pirates" attack
hern city I Manned by a villainous
', the pirate ship Gaspar arrives in
to open annual carnival.
THK LIMEMGHT.— New secretary
tate appointed — Bainbridge Colby of
i. is named by President Wilson to
eed Lansing.
ESSEN, GERMANY.— German pris-
s return to tlieir Vaterland — the first
of war captives released by the Al-
in accordance with the Peace Treaty,
ve home.
IKISS, FRANCIE. — A cross country
that includes all the obstacles of the
itry — 1,600 athletes prepare for the
ing Olympic games.
5AV YORK CITY— Army makes final
p to dispose of huge excess supplies,
tores are opened in country to sell
goods at cost.
lirA(iO, ILL. — Chinese interested in
tion; representatives here study the
truction of airplanes so as to develop
istry in China.
iravelling a "Chinese puzzle."
• STON, MASS. — Two leaders of Amer-
ism n»eet — (Jovernor Coolidge of the
State welcomes General Pershing in-
lew England.
TY 1SL,VM>, N. Y.— Rival cup yachts
mgcred. Shamrock IV and Vanitie
menaced as fire destroys nearby
Its in shipyard.
IRIA. TEXAS.— AVith the IT. S. Air
ol over the Rio Grande— Pathe cam-
lan accompanies aviator on one of
patrol flights over border.
)RHAM, N. H.— A real winter "turf"
t — trotters make fast time on track
mow in sport season at the White
ntain National Forest.
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Weiss Bros. Return
[a.x and Adolph Weiss, of Numa
Hires Corp. have returned from
ifornia where "The Return of
zan," was completed,
five year contract has been en-
d into with Walter Beckwith and
b, animal trainers.
Say Mark Strand Will Build
/hite Plains, N. Y. — It is reported
: the Mark-Strand Co. will erect
000 seat house here.
WANTEI>. — Expert statistician.
V-lipl.v by letter only stating qual-
fieiitions, ex|)erience, education and
salary.
L. J. BAMBERGER
[Jnited Pictures Productions Corp..
1600 Broadway
New York Cit.v
Urges More Exporting
New Angle on Foreign Situation
Given By Inter-Ocean's Stand
A new angle on the foreign situa-
tion was brought to light yesterday
when an announcement issued by
Inter-Ocean Film Corp. one of the
pioneers in the field stated that the
company intended exporting more
film than ever.
This stand is rather interesting in
view of the oft-repeated assertions
from other exporters that the rate
of exchange prohibited the carrying
on of foreign trade.
"At a time," says Inter-Ocean,
"which has been termed 'the mo'st
critical period in the history of the
motion picture export business,'
when external conditions are partic-
ularly unsettled, Inter-Ocean feels
the urgent need for the transaction
of a greater volume of export bus-
iness now than ever before.
"The present chaotic condition of
the foreign film market, is fully jus-
tified. Not alone have motion pic-
tures been affected, but thorough in-
vestigation reveals that many of the
nation's other important industries
have suffered in direct ratio.
"Inter-Ocean maintains the belief
that a period of inactivity in the ex-
port branch of the business, would
lead to fatal consequences. It can-
not see its way clear to endorse the
policy of 'watchful waiting' in the
present crisis, but it heartily recom-
mends the transportation of greater
quantities of films and accessory
products to foreign territories. It
feels that such action will stimulate
motion picture export trade in the
future.
"At present the American pro-
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Jones in Pittsburgh
Pitsburgh — Fordyce Jones, repre-
senting the English syndicate that
is constructing four houses in Lon-
don, was in this city for two days
inspecting the Davis-Harris houses
and conferring with Harry Davis.
It is believed that Jones extended
Davis an invitation to come across
the pond this fall and lend his ideas
to the opening of the new London
houses. While generally unknown
to the film industry, Harry Davis is
British-born, coming to this side as
a youth.
Jones spent two weeks in New
York inspecting the Broadway
houses on the construction side, al-
so the manner of putting on their
shows, Bert Adler being his host in
that city.
Gersten Buys U. S. Theater
Hoboken, N. J. — Frank Gersten,
formerly of the Lexington has
bought the U. S. Theater, here,
for $250,000 cash. He will continue
to play first run features and vaude-
ville.
duct's supremacy in the export field
is unquestioned. If we are to main-
tain this supremacy, the logical
thing to do is to export, export and
export. We cannot place too much
emphasis on this point."
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which will specialize in the
developing of negatives and
first positives ONLY.
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PRESIDENT
EDWARD HORN,
TREASURER.
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN,"
Clara Kimball Young's next Equity
picture, has a lobby display, which
reflects this sterling actress' dynamic
personality, now ready at our show
rooms.
KRAUS MANUFACTURING CO.,
220 West 42d St., N. Y.
17th Floor. Tel. Bryant 3607
\ Production Cost $97,000 —
niid it wa.s a failure. Sail for the
Producer! Constructive editing and
titling saved it. If you wish we
will tell you the name of the pic-
ture.
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Constructive Editing and Titling
Kooni 2004 Candler Building
Phone Bryant 7302-7302
Circle Film Attraction*
Circle Film Attractions, a new inde-
pendent film distributer closed a deal
this week with (,"lark Cornelius whereby
tlic II Torn .Moore two reelers will be
handled in Creater New York, New Jer-
sey. Pennsylvania and West Virginia ex-
clusively.
Ofllces for the distribution of these fea-
tures and 20 single reel Billy Ithodea
comedies have been opened at 729 Sev-
enth Ave. Distributing offices are being
located in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
"The Married Virgin," a feature, just
finished on the coast for Fidelity Pic-
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Circle Film Attractions for Western
Pennsylvania.
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Americanization
Secretary of the Interior
Lane has sent a letter to pro-
ducers relative to the Amer-
icanization plan which deals
with the campaign planned.
Briefly, says the letter, the
plan of the campaign is to
promote the production of 52
one reel or two reel subjects
— preferably one reel subjects
— founrded on original Amer-
icanism themes, similar to the
splendid Liberty Loan stories
which have been so widely
praised. The films will be re-
leased at the rate of one each
week for a period of a year to
the number of one hundred
copies of each. The bigness
of the plan, therefore, imme-
diately suggests itself as 2,600
prints will be in circullation
within six months.
Under the plans of the com-
mittee no profit for the pro-
duction or distribution of the
pictures is to be taken. It is
agreed that the producer jnay
select such distributing chan-
nels for his product as he de
sires, but the division of ren-
tal is to be 50 per cent, to the
producer, to cover the cost of
production; 35 per cent, to the
distributor, and 15 per cent,
to the general expense fund of
the motion picture committee
on Americanism.
Lane After Pettijohn
(Bv Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Washington — It is learned here
that Secretary of the Interior Frank-
lin K. Lane has tendered the sec-
retaryship of the Americanization
Committee to Charles C. Pettijohn
of New York. This was the post held
by the late Major Raymond W. Pull-
man.
Mr. Lane made public yesterday
the first responses to his telegrams
of last week enlisting the aid of
prominent picture folks in the cam-
paign.
Mr. Lane sent out telegrams last
week to every important star, pro-
ducer and distributor asking their
aid in the campaign.
Responses have been received from
Paul Brunet, W. W. Hodkinson who
said two pictures had already been
started; Beulah Livingstone, for
Norma and Constance Talmadge;
Wallace Irwin, George Fitzmaurice,
Milton Sills, Lionel Barrymore, J3.
S. Moss, George Fawcett, Chester
Conkhn, Lew Cody and Irene Castle.
These are the names of the first
to answer Mr. Lane's wires. Ad-
ditional lists will be made public
shortly.
Charles C. Pettijohn when seen at
the Select offices yesterday refused
to either confirm or deny that he had
been offered the post.
11 Theaters for Moore
Special Feature Presentations May
Be Brought Into New York
Later
(By IVire to WW'S DAWY)
Washington — When Tom North
really has his spurs on he will have
11 houses under his management
for Tom Moore if the Moore plans
are carried out. Moore will have 11
houses here. One of the big plans
behind the Moore expansion is the
development of special presentations,
such as he has made in the past. He
is working on a big special presenta-
tion for "In Old Kentucky" in which
he will have five treadmills showing
the big race scene.
It is understood that after the spe-
cial presentations are made in the
Moore houses that the settings, etc.,
will be taken into New York for
Broadway showings.
In one of the new Moore houses
there will be no proscenium arch,
the setting being arranged with each
picture to cover this.
m
To Erect Exchange Building
Atlanta, Ga. — Adolph Samuels will
a build a film exchange building at
a cost of $100,000. It will be four
stories high and fireproof, and will
accommodate 10 exchanges.
New Carleton Production Read
Carle E. Carleton's newest prodi
tion, a six-reeler, "Children
Wanted" directed by Paul Scard
is about ready for release. Ed
Day, of "Irene," is featured in
production.
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Features Reviewed
HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Paramount-Artcraft Page 3
Priscilla Dean in. .THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL
Jewel-Universal Page 5
Eugene O'Brien in. HIS WIFE'S MONEY
Selznick-Select Page 7
Marguerite Clark in EASY TO GET
Paramount-Artcraft Page 11
Gladys Brockwell in THE DEVIL'S RIDDLE
Fox Page 14
Victor Seastrom in A MAN THERE WAS
Swedish Bio. — Radiosoul Films, Inc Page 15
Clara Kimball Young in
THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN
Equity State Rights Page 17
Marion Davies in APRIL FOLLY
Cosmopolitan Prod. — Par.-Art Page 18
Ruth Clifford in THE AMAZING WOMAN
Lloyd Carleton Prod. — Repubhc Page 19
June Caprice in IN WALKED MARY
Capellani Prod.— Pathe Page 21
SHORT STUFF Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
527 theaters signed in N. Y. state to show advertising
reels.
Vivian Martin Pictures, Inc., to star Vivian Martin;
Edward Bowes, president of organization.
Tuesday
Reelcraft Pictures Corp. chartered in Delaware at
$5,000,000.
Important meeting of directors of Associated First
National Pictures.
Wednesday
Chicago picture theaters threaten to close unless op-
erators' union meets demands of Allied Amusements
Association.
Reported Koplar-Goldman houses in St. Louis in deal
with Paramount.
Hart suit, involving $500,000, against Thomas H. Ince,
under way.
H. D. H. Connick, Famous Players, on coast. May
mean changes in coast organization.
Rembusch and Olson mentioned in Indiana combine
of 50 first run houses.
W. H. Swanson sells First National Denver franchise
to Harry T. Nolan.
Thursday
M. L. Malevinsky claims "a victory for Tucker."
Two new directors elected and plans adopted at meet-
ing of Associated First National Pictures.
Capital Film exchange men meet in Chicago.
A. H. Blank in million dollar deal in Des Moines.
H. B. Wright resigns as manager of Northwest Ex-
hibitors Circuit.
Friday
Frohman Amusement Corp. selling stock direct to
public. Expect 5,000 stockholders.
James V. Bryson to open Universal offices in Australia.
Pat Powers says Universal will build studio in London.
Sol Lesser takes over distribution of Special Pictures
Corp.
Saturday
Goldwyn directors meet-reported discussing plan for
distribution of Associated Producers product.
Tom Moore to have 11 houses in Washington.
A. Kaufman signs Allan Holubar and Dorothy Phil-
lips.
Joseph Urban, technical director for Cosmopolitan.
Prod.
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magnitude of the task of our statistical staff at present engaged on
pro-rating the Franchise Units to be allocated to each and all terri-
tories. In order that the percentages allocated to each territory be
absolutely accurate and fair to all it is necessary to complete the sta-
tistical division of the entire United States and Canada before any
one theatre is given an estimate as to its Franchise percentage.
The gigantic task is now nearing completion and we can assure
the very great number of exhibitors who are anxiously awaiting a
reply by mail or in person by a First National representative that
we will give their applications consideration at the earliest possible
moment.
The widespread interest in our new Franchise proposition is very
gratifying. It is the strongest kind of indication of the realization
by exhibitors generally of the benefits that it is certain to bring to
those fortunate ones who secure a First National Franchise and the
many advantages that will accrue.
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Sunday, February 29, 1920
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Mark Twain Lives Again on the Screen ; a Picture With a Wide Appeal
I
"HUCKLEBERRY FINN"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR William D. Taylor
AUTHOR Mark Twain
SCENARIO BY Julia Crawford Ivers
CAMERAMAN Frank E. Garbutt
AS A WHOLE Delightful picturization of char-
acters and episodes that ninety-nine out of a
hundred know.
STORY Sure-fire in its humorous appeal
DIRECTION Has brought out the real spirit of
the book in every scene,
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Fine
CAMERA WORK Good
LEADING PLAYER Lewis Sargeant a won-
derful find for the title role.
SUPPORT Many fine types
EXTERIORS Lot of Mississippi River scenes
mellow with old atmosphere.
INTERIORS Highly appropriate
DETAIL Correct from big to little things
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. .Adventures of Huck
Finn.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 7,186 feet
Mark Twain on the screen is as universally appeal-
ing as Mark Twain on the printed page, for here was
an author that wrote in a language that all who read
appreciated, thrilled, chuckled, laughed and under-
stood. So a Mark Twain work on the screen is bound
to appeal in all directions provided it is transferred
with due care and regard for the atmosphere surround-
ing the original work.
And this task has been successfully accomplished by
Director Taylor and his scenario writer, Julia Craw-
ford Ivers, with respect to "Huckleberry Finn" and in
the success of their efforts is written also the tremen-
dous success that the picture is bound to achieve.
Its appeal is bounded by no limits. "Huckleberry
Finn" is a picture for children, women and men of all
ages, creeds and races. Its various episodes are for
ever a-tingle with the quaint humor and characteriza-
tion that were Mark Twain's genius. Huck Finn in
the bondage of pampering and nagging old maids,
Huck Finn maltreated by a drunken father, Huck Finn
a refugee down the Mississippi River, away from it all,
and Huck Finn in the midst of various humanly ap-
pealing funny adventures, is a constant joy.
If any episodes in the work here offered stand out
they are those showing Huck and the two fakirs, the
"Duke" and the "King." The rare hujnor which the
scenes between them build up accumulating in the
riot at the final performance of the "Royal Nonesuch"
when the audience comes armed with sundry missiles
from bad eggs to dead cats, is positively infectious.
But then, too, all the many scenes connected with the
vagabond existence that Huck Finn leads on the Mis-
sissippi raft are fairly loaded to the sprocket-holes
with comedy as rare as it is human. Sufifice it that all
the episodes hang together remarkably well and that,
after it is all done, they leave you in a state of admi-
ration for those responsible for the perpetration of
this Mark Twain work in new form.
Lewis Sargeant was a happy choice for the title role
for he is the very embodiment of the familiar charac-
ter, while his performance is entirely free from harm-
ful swagger. A long list of names is included in the
supporting cast, among which Frank Lanning, Orral
Humphrey, Tom D. Bates, Gordon Griffith (in the
role of Tom Sawyer), Katherine Griffith and Martha
Mattox are outstanding.
Let Loose on This in All Directions and Prepare For a Glean-up
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You certainly can't well afiford to miss playing
"Huckleberry Finn" if you have your box office and
the entertainment appetite of your patrons ever in
mind. There is no doubt in the world but that it is
going to register and register big with all audiences,
intellectual, average, commonplace or lowbrow. So
it's up to you to let loose with your advertising in
every conceivable direction and prepare for a cleanup
after it's been written across your books.
For that matter the picture would make money,
and more than the average feature, just on the display
of its name alone over your theater entrance. It would
advertise itself broadcast after one performance. But
when a picture comes along such as this that gives you
the opportunities to comb all the unusual publicity
channels, such as special exhibitions for literary socie-
ties and children, special articles regarding the accu-
racy of the production, endorsements from clubs and
leading citizens, you should go to it with a will and
the results will quite likely justify an extended book-
ing.
W.QA
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pEATURING the winners of the fame
and fortune contest conducted by the
Motion Picture Magazine," "Motion
Picture Classic" and "Shadowland.
The Judges were: Mary Pickford, Thomas
H. Ince, Cecil B. De Mille, Maurice Tour-
neur, James Montgomery Flagg, Howard
Chandler Christy, Eugene V. Brewster,
Olga Petrova.
A picture with unlimited advertising pos-
sibilities.
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Yes, Sir! It Lives Up to All the Fine Things They've Been Saying Of It!
I
Priscilla Dean in
"THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL"
Jewel-Universal
DIRECTOR Tod Browning
AUTHOR H. H. Van Loan
SCENARIO BY Tod Browning and W. Parker
CAMERAMAN William Fildew
AS A WHOLE A great big production with a
thrilling story that will spread like wild fire.
STORY Laid in Turkey and possesses the ele-
ments of adventure, romance and villainy in
just the right proportions.
DIRECTION Shows infinite care in handling of
all details as well as dramatic values.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very unusual
LIGHTINGS Some excellent effects
CAMERA WORK Includes very effective angles
STAR Title role is admirably fitted to her and
she makes a tempestuously vivacious and
very appealing heroine.
SUPPORT Very good both as to leads and all
the way down to types.
EXTERIORS Some big and impressive pano-
rams and Turkish street stuff.
INTERIORS. .. .Many impressive; all seem realistic
DETAIL Certainly the average person can't
pick any flaws in it.
CHARACTER OF STORY Strife of American
hero and Turkish villain over heroine.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,400 feet
The fellows up at Universal have been saying an
awful lot of fine things about "The Virgin of Stam-
boul" for the last couple of months. This is usually
a pretty dangerous pastime for if a picture is merely
good after so much word-of-mouth advance work, it
leaves you unsatisfied. But, by George, this time the
picture backs 'em all up and goes 'em a few superla-
tives better on its own. As a money-maker it's there
with all that is necessary.
In the first place H. H. Van Loan wrote a story that
afforded many spectacular opportunities as well as
supplying just the sort of a role that fits Priscilla Dean.
He has taken sure-fire ingredients, just romance, a lot
of adventure stuff and plenty of villainy and he has
mixed them with the skill of the authors of best sellers.
The story surely does hold your interest all the way
and winds up with one of those fight-to-the-death-to-
the-rescue climaxes that is a real thriller.
And Van Loan's story has received wonderful treat-
ment at the hand of Director Tod Browning and his
aides. The story has been brought out on the screen
splendidly. Miss Dean's role has been developed suf-
ficiently to give her all the prominence she justly de-
serves while the action moves forward with an inter-
est that is ever-accumulating. And certainly the lavish
production awarded it shows that Universal gave
Browning a free hand with the bank roll.
The story is very simple and devotes its time to fol-
lowing in the main, just three characters, Sari, the
beggar girl, Captain Pemberton, an American, and
organizer of a squad of desert police, and Achmet, a
Shiek. Sari has seen Achmet commit a murder and
for this, and because her physical beauties attract
him he covets her for his harem. But Sari is in love
with Pemberton.
Achmet buys the girl .in marriage but Pemberton
bribes the proxy in the ceremony to use his name in-
stead of the Shiek's. When the latter discovers this
he takes Sari and the American captive but his des-
ert police come to the rescue and after a thrilling fight
break into the palace. The Shiek and Pemberton have
it out to the death with fists and knives and when it's
all over there is the welcome old clinch to bring the
story to a conclusion.
Miss Dean makes a fiery, tempestuous and appealing
character of Sari and builds up her part with a lot of
interesting business. Wheeler Oakman as Pemberton
and Wallace Beery as the Shiek are both very satis-
factory as indeed is all the rest of the cast.
One Big Advertising Smash on This and It'll Be Over With a Bang
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Universal is certainly handing the exhibitor a Jewel
in this picture, one that will prove a box office jewel
as well. And all you that play it ought to increase
your advertising appropriations and go about exploit-
ing it in a big way. In the first and most important
place it has a wonder of a title around which to build
advertising arguments. And a spread on this will get
the crowds coming right at the start.
After the first day you won't have time to worry
about the business you do at the box office. You'll
be standing 'em up then, inside and outside. It's really
the first shot that will make your whole campaign with
respect to this, and so be sure to go about the firing
process in a way worthy the spectacular and thrill-
ing nature of the picture. For it sure is there with
the goods.
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Star Shows to Old-Time Effectiveness in Story That Fits Him Admirably
Eugene O'Brien in
"HIS WIFE'S MONEY"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR Ralph Ince
AUTHORS May Tully and Du Vernet Rabbell
SCENARIO BY. .R. Cecil Smith and E. Lord Corbett
CAMERAMAN William J. Black
AS A WHOLE Unusual and very interesting
romance with star showing in real old-time
form.
STORY. . . .Something out of the ordinary and builds
up entertainingly; climax is rather conven-
tional but leaves good taste.
DIRECTION Generally capable
PHOTOGRAPHY Many scenes reveal extremely
dark backgrounds but important action reg-
isters plainly.
LIGHTINGS Better effects could have been ob-
tained in lighting star and opposite.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Photographs very well in this and gives
most satisfactory performance; his best as a
star.
SUPPORT Headed by Zena Keefe who is given
deserved prominence.
EXTERIORS ..Adirondack mountains and western
INTERIORS Always appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. .Objection of hero to
living on his wife's money.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,192 feet
In "His Wife's Money" Eugene O'Brien seems to
have founfj his proper sphere and estate as a star.
This very unusual romance, a romance whicli Ikis an
interesting- smattering of domestic economics, has been
tailored to fit him by the authors. May Tully and Di
Vernet Rabbell and those responsible for the adapta-
tion, with the happy results that the completed work
looms as by far the best picture he has had since he
became a star.
Moreover, Mr. O'Brien photographs extremely well
in the present picture. The cameraman seems to have
studied his angles with much better judgment than
that evinced in his previous picture "The Broken
Melody." There are times when it is obvious that he
might have been lighted to better effect but the gen-
eral impression created is one of distinct superiority
over past performances.
The story is out of the beaten path, tracing as it
does the lives of Robert Harlowe and his very rich
wife, Marion. She is unable to understand why he
refuses to permit her to pay the household bills ; she
can not see what difference it makes and why he con-
siders such a course a lowering of his self-respect.
Given this premise the authors have developed their
plot with a degree of logic and truth that stimulates a
real interest. Of physical action the picture reveals
little, but the reality of the strained situation between
husband and wife is ever striking home. Eventually
Robert wins riches in the west and returns to break in
the market the man who had attempted to lure his wife
from him. This conclusion i^ about the only conven-
tional episode in the picture. Nor does it present any
apparent solution to the problem involved. But with
Robert rich in his own right he feels able to at last
claim his wife, and his action and the happy conclusion
will meet with entire approval.
Mr. O'Brien plays almost eloquently the romantic
passages of the picture which are many, while in the
sequences where he suffers the humiliation of the
husband's position, he registers points with a sure and
appealing force. Zena Keefe as his leading woman is
given considerable prominence and acquits herself
rredi^ablv. Others are Louise Prussing. Dorothy
Kent, Cvril Chadwick and Ned Hayes.
A Fine Advertising Angle to a Very Worthy Picture
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"His Wife's Money" is very pleasing entertainment
because of its unusual story and this unusualness
makes it a picture of distinction and one that should
be handled from a distinctive advertising angle. This
angle the story provides you in the question: "Should
a husband live on his wife's money?" It doesn't take
any great stretch of the imagination to conceive any
number of interesting advertising arguments and read-
ers centered on this idea. It is a point that is made
very effectively in the title itself.
With this advertising opportunity that the picture
offers together with the popularity of the star, which
should leap again after this release is shown, and the
advertising that has been accorded Ralph Ince par-
ticularly with respect to "The Land of Opportunity,"
"His Wife's Money" should prove a real money maker
and give general satisfaction to all picture patrons.
Some Kerrigan First Runs
Chas. H. Williams' Strand, Providence ; Mastbaum theatres,
Philadelphia; Barton & Olsen, Indianapolis; Harry Moir
theatres, Chicago; Ruben & Finkelstein theatres, St. Paul and
Minneapolis; Garrick, Los Angeles; Marcus Loew chain in
New York ; Feiber and Shea in Youngstown, Akron, Canton.
Victoria, Buflfalo; Metropolitan, Cleveland; Colonial and
Valentine, Toledo ; Signal Amusement Co., Chattanooga and
Knoxville ; Harry Sudekum, Nashville ; Joel's Casino,
Jacksonville; Entire Texas Exhibitors circuit in thirty cities
and towns; Rowland & Clark theatres, Pittsburg.
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"The Sagebrusher" has esery thing in it that
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months were taken to give it that "touch"
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Its first-run successes with the largest and
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Ihe SAGEBRUSHER
With an all-star cast.
ROY STEWART
MARGUERITE De La MOTTE
NOAH BEERY
BETTY BRICE
ARTHUR MORRISON
GORDON RUSSELL
The photoplay of the novel by
EMERSON HOUGH
Directed by EDWARD SLOMAN
iJ Benjamin B.Hampton'-CreatJuthors Production
"The Sagebrusher" represents the skill and care of the
(Benjamin B. Hampton producing organization. It is the third
Consecutive success of an organization that has produced only
three pictures.
Several thousand exhibitors are familiar with "The Westerners,
his Great Authors' picture and "Desert Gold," his big Zane
Grey success. These productions have made a profit for ex-
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HIS TEMPORARY WIFE
By Robert Ames Bennet Directed by Joseph Levering
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EDMUND B REESE
MARY BOLANTD
EUGENE STRONG
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the theatre and the screen.
These are names and reputations in an
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The Best Marguerite Clark Comedy in a Long Time
Marguerite Clark in
"EASY TO GET"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Walter Edwards
AUTHORS Izola Forrester and Mann Page
SCENARIO BY Julia Crawford Ivers
CAMERAMAN Hal Young
AS A WHOLE Light comedy much better than
anything star has had since "Come Out of the
Kitchen."
STORY Based on human comedy idea and goes
into a number of unusual and surprising chan-
nels.
DIRECTION Edwards knows how to register
this type of picture well and has done so here
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Effective
STAR Registers prettily (in her own hair once
again) and plays role spiritedly.
SUPPORT Harrison Ford puts vigor into role of
leading man.
EXTERIORS Good mountain stuff
INTERIORS Always appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Bride overhears hus-
band say she was "easy to get" and teaches
him a lesson.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,110 feet
"Easy to Get" is a very nice little light comedy
based on a human idea and this idea gets the spectator
laughing right at the start. Milly Morehouse, just
married to Bob, overhears her husband say to a friend
on the train that she was "easy to get" and straight-
way she plans to leave him and, suiting action to the
thought, hops off in the mountain wilds as soon as the
train makes its first stop.
And with the initial premise thus established the
authors proceed to pilot their characters through a
number of unusual and surprising situations that main-
tain the interest well up to the conclusion which, of
course, finds Bob ready and willing to confess that
Milly was hard to get.
To a certain extent the interest of the story relies on
this ability of the authors to spring surprises during
the action for the ending is never in doubt for a mo-
ment. They have succeeded very well in this task and
the situations through which Milly and Bob are piloted
combine the elements of surprise and comedy to an
appropriate degree.
For the sequence before the conclusion Milly con-
ceives the idea of pretending that she is kidnapped by
ruffians and sends a false note to Bob demanding
$5,000 for her release. This he proves quite ready to
part with after the chase that Milly has led him but
Milly wasn't as sure of her fake kidnappers after all
and they pocket the five thousand as they command
the couple to walk off down the road. This is another
very good comedy touch and brings the picture to an
e.xceedingly pleasant finish.
Interwoven with the action concerning Milly and
Bob is the pursuit of Pauline by Bob's pal, Dick. He
finds this girl exceedingly hard to get until he prac-
tices the tactics formerly approved by Bob, after
which he wins out. This is in the way of a contradic-
tory parallel plot that magnifies all the humorous situa-
tions in the picture.
Walter Edwards is just the man for directing this
sort of picture and he has registered all its twists with
the utmost satisfaction. Marguerite Clark is starred
in the role of Milly and makes a very delightful impres-
sion, appearing minus the blonde hair she has been
wearing in recent pictures.
This Ought to Get Over Very Well Specially With the Women
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Since "Come Out of the Kitchen," Marguerite Clark
hasn't had a better picture than "Easy to Get." While
many of her intermediate pictures seemed to have
lacked the vital comedy spark it is nearly always ap-
parent throughout the present one and the results are
gratifying if in no way startling.
Advertise this one specially to the women. Miss
Clark always has been a favorite with the "backbone"
of picture audiences and this picture will raise her
stock appreciably. A relation of the premise on which
the whole comedy is built by some such catch line as
"She overheard her husband boast that she had been
'easy to get' and resolved to teach him a lesson," will
certainly attract the women particularly and will hold
out to all promise of a good comedy which the picture
itself very well fulfills.
The authors have some note and it would be worth
while to give them a play and also mention Harrison
Ford whose work has long since made him one of the
most popular leading men on the screen.
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This One Doesn't Measure Up to Standard of Plain Unvarnished Melodrama
Gladys Brockwell in
"THE DEVIL'S RIDDLE"
Fox
DIRECTOR Frank Beal
AUTHOR Edwin Levin
SCENARIO BY Ruth Ann Baldwin
CAMERAMAN Sam Landers
AS A WHOLE Just a conventional melodrama
that fails to convince in its major plot twists
STORY Looks as if they just had to have a story
and concocted this one without much thought
DIRECTION Satisfactory generally though some-
times quite stagey.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Same
CAMERA WORK Straight stuff
STAR Registers satisfactorily but isn't afforded
usual emotional opportunities.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Some northern "snow stuff" that
is obviously of studio make.
INTERIORS Plain
DETAIL When the old confetti flies in the door
it's pretty hard to disguise it as snow.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero believes girl
he loves has fallen until mutual friend wakes
him up.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
They certainly didn't stop long to think about this
story and polish it up and they ask you to take a whole
lot of conventional and convenient situations for
granted without attempting to back them up with any
sort of polish outside of the most obvious melodrama.
And why they chose to call it "The Devil's Riddle" is
certainly a riddle.
The story opens up in a snow storm in the far north
iMit the few flashes they give you of exteriors plainly
reveal the fact that they were shot in the studio. Es-
ther Anderson is alone in a cabin while her step-
father is agreeably snow-bound in a bar-room miles
distant. Dr. Jim Barnes falls on the cabin step ex-
hausted and Esther nurses him back to health. 1'hus
the love story starts.
Jim finally volunteers to go to town for food but
the trip does him up and he is taken in by Mrs. Potts
who is anxious to have her daughter, Arline, marry
him. When he regains his health he discovers that
Esther has gone off with a cheap road show as sou-
brette. Next year the show plays Esther's home town
and the leading lady, jealous, tells Jim that Esther
has been receiving money from the manager.
Jim refuses to believe her innocent and so Esther
goes to New York in search of a job finally becoming
the model for Evers, a Russian artist. Evers event-
ually proposes and Esther, having heard of Jim's en-
gagement to Arline, accepts. But she writes to an
old f-riend in her home town, relating her sorrow and
so he drags Jim to New York and the lovers are
united. And Jim forgets all about Esther's suppose<l
past.
This is just plain conventional, movie melodrama
with no attempt at being artistic or pretentious. Nor
is it at all powerful, inasmuch as it relies on such an
aged and poorly worked trick as the falsely accused
heroine to keep the story going. The direction is all
right in the scenes where only a few characters appear
but when it comes to the more expansive sets, rather
heavily peopled, the efifects are stagey and obvious.
Gladys Brockwell doesn't receive her quota of emo-
tional opportunities in the role of Esther. William
Scott appears as her leading man while others are
Richard Cummings, Claire McDowell, Jack Curtis,
Easter Walters, Nicholas Dunaew, Kate Price, Louis
Fitzroy, Chance Ward, Vera Lewis and Tom Bates.
Even as Plain Melodrama This Will Be Found Lacking
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Devil's Riddle" is a poor attempt at the pro-
duction of a straight out-and-out melodrama. It hasn't
even the proven ingredients that make such pictures
sought after. For instance, the usual villain who is
often responsible for much of the melidrama's suspense
is conspicuous by his absence. This might be all very
well if the picture offered something unusual as an al-
ternative, but as it stands the lack of this conventional
standby is felt.
As a result the picture is hardly the kind to register
with due satisfaction even before audiences that enjoy
the purely elemental story. Some exhibitors may fuid
in the title an invitation to go into exploitation center-
ing around it, but this would be altogether misleading
as where either the devil or his riddle comes in are
questions hard to answer.
Sunday, February 29, 1920
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Victor Seastrom in
"A MAN THERE WAS"
Swedish Biograph — Radiosoul Films, Inc.
DIRECTOR Victor Seastrom
AUTHOR Henrik Ibsen
SCENARIO BY L. E. Miller
CAMERAMAN J. Julius
AS A WHOLE Very powerful sea story marred
in present form by subtitles.
DIRECTION Has handled the sea scenes won-
derfully well and registered the drama effec-
tively.
STORY Adapted from Ibsen's "Terje Viken"
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally very f^ne
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Story would have run more
smoothly if fadeouts had been employed prop-
erly and closeups would have heightened dra-
matic effects.
STAR Renders a powerful characterization
SUPPORT Never prominent
EXTERIORS Wonderful shots of turbulent sea
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL If subtitles were altered picture might
achieve greatness.
CHARACTER OF STORY Seaman's revenge
changed to love through elemental forces.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
There is no telling what fame "A Man There Was"
might achieve if it were properly subtitled. Even in
its present suit of subtitles its dramatic strength is
apparent time and again but with the proper finish
which a careful change would give it, the chances are
that it would assume very valuable pro^portions. The
present set endeavor to keep in rhyme and rhyming at
every uisert. i^xplanatory pc^ints tliat could be made
easier and more forcefully through direct statements
are sometimes lost through this endeavor. A sense of
smoothness and continuity is absent. There are three
or four exceedingly appropriate inserts of poetry.
r.nt the majority of them are \ery harmful.
The drama unfolded is one of strict elementals with-
out any frills of counter-plot orbyplot. It is the simple
story of a seaman's contemplated revenge and how
love interceded to distill his hate. His wife and baby
had perished during a war after he had striven vainly
to get food to the little island blockaded l)y the enemy
from the mainland. He had been caught and lan-
guished five years in jail. Freed, he became a recluse,
and one day a chance to avenge himself on the man
who caused his tragedy presented itself but a helpless
child worked his transformation.
All the sequences are handled very dramatically.
\'iken's attempt to save the boat from the man o'war
and bring his precious load of corn to the starving
islanders is pictured with a real thrill. The camera-
man has handled his sea scenes excellently. Again
when Viken, the recluse, puts out to the rescue of the
yacht which proves to be owned by his nemesis, is the
drama swift and strong. The sea in this sequence is
tur1)ulent and the picture of stormy emotions enacted
against its background is fiercely effective.
There are places where a more efficient use of the
fadeont and the introduction of closeups would obvi-
ously help the action liut ])ro\iding the subtitles are
altered the picture stands as a very adequate produc-
tion and one presenting a fundamentally dramatic tale.
The star, Victor Seastrom. is a splendid character
actor and plays the role of Viken with feeling. His
phvsique is admirable and his ability at makeup finite
superior.
With Suggested Improvements This Should Register Very Well
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If the improvements in the way of subtitles sug-
gested above are made "A Man There Was" ought to
register very well. The Swedish-Biograph is one of
the leaders in producing on the continent, a fact which
has been proven more than once in the past.
The elemental character of the story might have
been a drawback had not the production given it been
entirely sympathetic. Certainly no sequence of sea
scenes produced in this country has ever equaled in
sheer natural force the sequence that leads to the
climax of "A Man There Was."
The picture offers good opportunities lor exploita-
tion. The fact that it is foreign made, might easily
attract now as the public has taken a greater interest
in European products. Publicity could be derived
from the fact that the star is an American and while
not known here is exceedingly popular in Europe.
Of course the Ibsen angle should be played up, too.
A good adxertising angle take sshapc in thsi Bibli-
cal reader, "Do you abide by 'An Eye for an Eye' —
or bv 'Eovc Tliine Enemies'?"
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Conventional and lil-Treated Story Disappointing
Clara Kimball Young in
"THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN"
Equity Pictures Corp.
DIRECTOR Harry Garson
AUTHOR Leonore J. Coffee
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Arthur Edeson
AS A WHOLE Old-fashioned movie melodrama
dressed up in handsome setting; lack of sub-
stance and force creates inferior production.
STORY Has number of convenient situations
and they fail to develop opportunities that
climax offer.
}■ DIRECTION All right on settings and locations
but didn't handle material adequately.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Some excellent effects
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Has conventional role and doesn't make
an awful lot of it.
SUPPORT. .. .Conway Tearle good as leading man
EXTERIORS Very beautiful country estate stuff
INTERIORS Handsome
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero believes v/oman
he loves has a wicked past until evidence
forthcomes to the contrary.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
"The Forbidden Woman" is an old-fashioned movie
melodrama that has been all dressed up in pretty ex-
teriors and handsome settings but which fails to gen-
erate any degree of drama or suspense Ijecimse of the
inferior manner in which it has been treated. For
even though the story is admittedly conventional it
afforded opportunities for the develoi-.menT ol strong
dramatic crises. But either the scenario writer's lack
of appreciation or the director's neglect has resulted in
the continuity keeping right on in the same flat tone
throughout.
The star appears as Diane Sorel, a French actress,
whose misfortune it is to have a maddened suitor com-
mit suicide in her apartment. She flees to America,
sickened at the false scandal the event has created,
and there in the country meets Malcolm Kent, a
writer. It is a case of love at first sight but then, of
course, the black shadow of Diane's past must intrude.
Coincidentally enough the worthless one who took
his life before Diane was the husband of Kent's sister.
Also coincidentally enough Diane had posed under
another name before the man she loves. When Kent
discovers that Diane is the French actress whom he
believes a bad woman there is a scene but it never
reaches dramatic heights. It is neither expertly led
up to, with the element of suspense ever in view, nor
is it more than superficially telling itself.
Later Kent for some reason intrudes in Diane's
house and fiercely attacks her but then when Diane re-
insists she is a good woman he departs. A perfectly
nice happy ending is brought about by the appearance
of Kent's sister who explains that Diane was really
guiltless of the suicide, thus corroborating the actress'
own defense.
The whole production moves along conventional
lines. The story might easily have been camouflaged
with efl^ective melodramatic development but it looks
like a case of incompetency in the production end.
The settings are handsome and there are some beauti-
ful country estate exteriors, delightfully lighted And
a graceful Russian wolf hound is prominent in the
action. But of a well-built up, sustained interest the
picture has none.
Clara Kimball Young seems quite lost in the con-
ventional role of Diane, after her brilliant performance
in "Eyes of Youth." Conway Tearle is a pleasant
leading man and makes his few emotional outbursts
sincere. Others are Jiguel Laone, Kathryn Adams.
Winter Hall, Milla Davenport, Stanton Williams and
John MacKinnon.
They'll Be Expecting Something Better Than This After "Eyes of Youth"
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Eyes of Youth" was such a splendid picture in
every respect that even a moderately good picture
with the same star would have a rather difficult time
following in its tracks and endeavoring to live up to
its reputation. And certainly your audiences will be
expecting something better than the fare which is
oflfered in "The Forbidden Woman."
Of course, you will be very likely to attract large
patronage by a display of the title and the name of
the star, but the picture isn't there to back up the
interest that the advertising and exploitation is likely
to arouse. The best thing to do if you find the star a
big drawing card is to slip this one in quietly, say as
little as you can about it and pray that the ne.xt pro-
duction from Equity gets back into good form.
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Sunday, February 29, 1920
Star Pretty as Usual But Story Adaptation Badly Handled
Marion Davies in
"APRIL FOLLY"
Cosmopolitan Prod. — Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Robert Z. Leonard
AUTHOR Cynthia Stockley
SCENARIO BY Adrian Johnson
CAMERAMAN Albert Siegler
AS A WHOLE Mostly a series of close-ups of
Miss Davies ; generally amateurish.
STORY Adaptation of Cosmopolitan Magazine
story has little or no screen quality and sev-
eral unnecessary characters.
DIRECTION. . . .Handled big sets well; allowed the
star to pose too much.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Generally clear
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Very pretty and always photographed to
good advantage; didn't do much acting.
SUPPORT Conway Tearle has done much bet-
ter work; others suitable.
EXTERIORS Didn't look like ocean vessel
INTERIORS Mask ball set good
DETAIL Dame Scandal and old man comedy
fall flat.
CHARACTER OF STORY Young authoress
in search of adventure story.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,983 feet
The producers have made an unhappy choice in se-
lecting "April Folly" for Marion Davies because of its
absurdity and few possibilities for the personality of
the star. Of course, it furnishes a romance between
the young writer and her publisher which is all very
nice, but the greater part of the picture which tells
the story of April Poole's latest novel, lacks the ele-
ments of good screen material.
It surely doesn't boast of anything new or original.
All the familiar, old-time screen characters are on
deck including Mrs. Scandal, the comedian who isn't,
the youthful adventuress, and above all, the famous
jewel and two wicked fellows plotting to steal it.
Throughout there is evidence of padding.
Miss Davies is foremost in the production from
start to finish. She is very pretty and has been pho-
tographed to the best advantage at all times. The
part requires little acting, but gives her plenty of
opportunity to pose and look cute. Conway Tearle,
playing opposite, is capable of much better work thcua
he does in "April Folly."
They start of¥ by having Marion read her litest
story to her editor and publisher after informing them
that they will play the leading roles. The young
writer's story opens at a masked ball where she meets
Conway Tearle, a business man who later comes lo
her rescue on board a vessel bound for South Africa.
Marion is disguised as Lady Diana Mannister whose
identity she has assumed for the adventure she can get
out of it for herself and at the some time to allow Lady
Diana to marry the man of her choice.
Marion has in her possession the famous Mannister
diamond which she is to deliver to Lady Diana's aunt
and it is because of this that all the complications de-
velop aboard ship. But in the end the writer-adven-
turess captures the crooks plotting to secure the dia-
mond, delivers it safely to the aunt and wins the love
of Tearle.
Others in the cast are Madeline Marshall, Hattie
De Laro, Amelie Summerville, Herbert Frank, Warren
Cook, Spencer Charters and Charles Peyton.
Rely on the Star's Attractiveness to Draw
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Your main bet in playing "April Folly" will be in
the name of the star on account of the reputation she
has gained for her beauty. Then too you can make use
of the fact that it is an adaptation of Cynthia Stock-
ley's story which appeared in Cosmopolitan. Some
Attractive posters of the star in masquerade costume
and some stills of close-ups would attract attention
in your lobby.
Use your originality in advertising the production
and recall the star's last picture, "The Cinema Mur-
der," which was about the best thing she has done.
If your folks saw this they will probably come again,
but it wouldn't be advisable to do much promising in
connection with "April Folly."
Some catchlines might read : "Her name was April
Poole but she was no April fool. See Marion Davies
capture the jewel thieves in her story within a story,
'April Folly'." Or, "She wrote a story in which her
publisher was the hero and the editor the villain. See
the story come true in 'April Folly,' Marion Davies'
latest production at the blank theater."
Sunday, February 29, 1920
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Inferior Handling Feature of "The Amazing Woman"
Ruth Clifford in
"THE AMAZING WOMAN"
Lloyd Carleton Prod. — Republic
DIRECTOR Lloyd Carleton
AUTHOR Henry Christen Warnack
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Fred G. Hartman
AS A WHOLE Rather conventional material
not dramatically developed.
STORY Contains no fine shadings and holds to
a monotone throughout.
DIRECTION Certainly doesn't show any dis-
crimination between important sequences and
mere details.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Have the flickers several times
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Gives sincere performance but faults of
production restrain its effect.
SUPPORT ...Same
EXTERIORS Pretty
INTERIORS Some good, some fair
DETAIL Picture presents a poor case of editing
in some places while number of subtitles fail
to run into action smoothly.
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl betrayed by
foster-father of man she loves.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,700 feet
"The Amazing Woman" is built around the highly
sensational situation of the heroine betrayed by the
father of the hero while the latter is away, only in
this case the father is denoted as a foster-father to
make a little milder the sensational dose. There is
no denying the melodramatic possibilities of such a
central idea but Lloyd Carleton who had much to do
with the production, failed to cash in on them.
The continuity is not smooth, nor are there the
requisite lightings and shadings off plot to create
dramatic moments. The story wanders.
In addition to these faults of dramatic construction
there is the matter of lighting which is strangely dif-
ferent in various parts of the picture. They have the
flickers in more places than one while the "hazey"
closeup is used on the star with obvious and not artis-
tic effect. Besides the editing of the film is not skil-
ful and these technical faults magnify the defects of
the drama to a great degree.
Stripped of its side issues the plot relate? of how
Anitra heeded unwisely the promises of Strong to
make of her a singer, after her heart was carried away
to France by his foster-son. Dr. Ralph Strong. Sadder
but wiser Anitra then devotes her services to crippled
children, and erected for them a hospital. She operates
this with funds taken in at her gambling establishment
over which she presides at night.
It was the obvious attempt of the producer to
bring Ralph back into the action to discover how his
Anitra had fallen but the results are ineffectual as
far as the dramatic is concerned. Ralph returns, be-
comes mayor of the city and cleans up Anitra's gamb-
ling house without discovering that she is the prop-
rietress. He then brings his foster-father to meet her.
Anitra faints at the sight of him. Later Strong passes
out from a very convenient heart attack and Ralph
after acclaiming that the past is forgotten takes Anitra
in his arms.
Ruth Clifford, the star and her supporting cast in-
cluding Edward Coxen, Andrew Robson and Richard
Morris suffer from the character of the production.
Wid's DaUy
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Sunday, February 29, 1920
Isn't Satisfactory Entertainment and Probably Will Get Laughs
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Ruth CUfford in
"THE AMAZING WOMAN"
Lloyd Carleton Prod. — Republic
"The Amazing Woman" doesn't ofifer entertainment
of a satisfactory order and the further probability is
that it will get laughs from many audiences ; specially
those of intelligence who are accustomed to better
things in the picture line. And in passing it may be
said that most all audiences are accustomed to better
things.
And the faults of this picture have no box ofifice
angle to balance them to any degree approaching the
level. The name of the star is, perhaps, its strongest
asset and even she has yet to come into her own. Sh^i
has been absent from the screen for quite some time
and even before she was never one of the big drawing
cards.
PHOTOPLAY STAR WINS $1000 REWARD
RICHARD C. TRAVERS
Signing contract for Star part in the Photoplay De Luxe entitled
DETERMINATION
Receiving $1000.00 Reward that was offered by the United States Photoplay Corporation,
Washington, D. C. for a Photoplay Star. Travers met all requirements and conditions. Capt.
F. F. Stoll, Author, acting for the Corporation and J. J. Livingston, world's foremost Motion
Picture Representative. Contract was signed at Occidental Hotel, Washington D. C. on Satur-
day, February 21st, 1920.
Sunday, February 29, 1920
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Only Ordinary. Star Not at Her Best
June Caprice in
"IN WALKED MARY"
Capellani Prod. — Pathe
DIRECTOR George Archainbaud
AUTHOR Oliver D. Bailey
SCENARIO BY George D. Proctor
CAMERAMAN Lucien Tainguy
AS A WHOLE Choppy affair keeps the specta-
tor a jump ahead of the real action all the time
STORY Adaptation of Oliver D. Bailey's "Liza
Ann" ; idea not new to the screen.
DIRECTION Straight stuff; won t let you for-
get that shero is little Miss Innocence.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Short rain scene good
CAMERA WORK Up to the standard
STAR Has role of simple little country girl ;
looks innocent enough.
SUPPORT Thomas Carrigan lifts the picture
considerably by his fine performance in a none
too pleasant role.
EXTERIORS Only one or two used
INTERIORS Correct
DETAIL Some details in story could have stood
more explanation.
CHARACTER OF STORY City chap who weds
the innocent little country girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,833 feet
There isn't much in "In Walked Mary" to bring it
above the average mark. The story itself is not very
much different than some other pictures dealing with
the city chap and the innocent country girl, except
perhaps the author should be thanked for having the
city fellow a virtuous young man instead of the usual
willun type.
Thomas Carrigan, the fellow from New York, who is
seeking health in the South, plays an unpleasant part
with a certainty and whole-heartedness that helps to
lift the production even more than the performance
of the star who has a role with little appeal. Miss
Caprice plays "Miss Innocence" well enough but five
reels of it is too much.
The picture opens up by emphasizing the strict con-
ventionalism of the South by having the negro mammy
refusing all offers to aid the orphaned June. But right
on top of that June takes the invitation of her city ac-
quaintance "to call on him when in trouble" very lit-
erally and arrives unannounced at his home just as he
is about to tender his farewell bachelor dinner.
However, June wants to go to school and it is for
this reason that she seeks the assistance of her friend
although previously when he offered to buy in an old
bed at the auction sale which disposed of June's par-
ents' belongings, it took some persuasion before the
said Southern pride could be induced to accept the
offer.
To avoid explanations Carrigan secretes June in his
room while the dinner is in progress, but June answers
the phone call of his fiance. However, fiance Vivian
Osborne who is carrying on an affair with Stanley
Walpole, a friend of Carrigan's, accepts her fiance's
explanations and even takes June into her house until
they find a school for her — which they never do.
June isn't long in finding out that her hero's sweet-
heart is playing him false so she hits upon the plan
of vamping Walpole away from Vivian but only com-
promises herself in the eyes of her city hero until he
discovers Vivian and Walpole together and then he
goes down South in search of June who has run back
to her Southern home. Then, of course, there's the
usual clutch.
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May Get By With Caprice Admirers But Won't Stand Bragging
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
June Caprice in everything turns out happily for the shero and because
"IN WALKED MARY" it's "just what they expected." If you have used the
Capellani Prod. — Pathe star's former pictures, you will be able to get away
As stated previously, there's not much in this one with this but if she is new to your audience, this
to lift it above the average of¥ering except perhaps a wouldn't be the best of introductions.
very fine performance on the part of Carrigan who For catchlines you could try: "Young Miss Inno-
handles a disagreeable role in a very effective manner, cence went forth in search of a school but found a
In communities where the star is well liked, "In lover." Or, "She went to the city in search of a school
Walked Mary" will probably be received without any but really looking for her lover and found he was al-
serious kicks because June lives up to her reputation ready engaged. See how the unhappy affair turns out
of the innocent young miss. in June Caprice's latest Capellani production, 'In
Also it will get by with "fan" audiences because Walked Mary' at the blank theater."
EDMUND LAWRENCE
ANNOUNCES
THAT HE DIRECTED THE MAJORITY OF THE SCENES AND ALSO
CONTRIBUTED SEVERAL OF THE PRINCIPAL IDEAS TO THE STORY
OF THE
FOX-MADLAINE TRAVERSE-PICTURE
"WHAT WOULD YOU DO?"
During the last stages of this production on the Coast, Mr. Lawrence was
unexpectedly called to New York — several days work remained — so, with
all the sets up, and the subsequent work prepared — Denison Clift was called
upon to finish it — aided by Mr. Lawrence's assistant. This is to correct
any misleading impression conveyed by recent advertisements.
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"Four Times Foiled," Chester
If C. L- Chester can maintain the same standard in his
forthcoming two reel comedies, as the one set in his flrst,
he may recline peacefully in his chair and begin to count
the incoming currency. Certainly, he has started well, for
this is one of the best animal comedies turned out this
season. Snooky, a feminine ape which plays a male role is
the most prominent character. And what an exnibition
she gives ! A few more such and Joe Martin will have to
look to his laurels. In addition, a horse and dog perform
well, as does a babe.
Novelty is something not too frequently found in present
day pictures but this has a full-sized share of it. Time
after time, the trained ape puts over humorous bits that
register solidly. At the start, the portion which shows
her smoking and fishing causes a grin. The scene with
the lobster, that in the small auto, the bit with the pig
and baby, concerning the ownership of a bottle of milk,
her attempts to amuse the infant by tumbling and rolling
about, the efforts of the animal to elude the trio of villains
by placing the child in a grip and then the two trying to
make a get-away in a barrel, the airoplane stuff and all
else combine in making this a hit. Not only is Snooky
funny, but the stunts of a horse are splendid. The human
characters also perform well, the bit where the villain is
ejected by his landlord, following the throwing out of his
belongings being good for a hearty laugh. Katnerlne Hil-
liker wrote the titles. The offering runs about 1,660 feet
and is a scream from beginning to end-
"Hoodooed," Paraniount=de Haven
"Hoodooed," a two-reel light comedy featuring Mr. and
Mrs. Carter de Haven is conceived around a flock of "super-
stition gags." The husbc-yid believes in all the old tricks,
such as throwing salt over his shoulder, picking up pins,
four leaf clovers, etc. His employer comes to his house
for dinner and tells him he has decided to promote him and
this happens despite the fact that the young man has just
smashed a mirror and that the date is Friday, the thirteenth.
Reforming he proceeds to throw a horse shoe from his house
but this connects with his employer's head and he is brought
back unconscious — a surprise finish indeed. The comedy
is throughout mildly amusing but the superstition gags
have been considerably worked specially of late and they
seem in danger of being over-worked.
"Daredevil Jack," Pathe
Numerous thrills have been crammed into this episode
of the Jack Dempsey serial, which has a fight scenei in a
seacoast dive, in which the hero routs its various patrons
and makes his escape in time to see the crowd attacking
the heroine. He hops into a large truck and starts riding
down the mob, when it ends. Although the ending is one
that will keep the fan in suspense, they might have had the
cameraman closer to the moving vehicle.
"Find the Girl," Pathe
Hitherto, there has been a thematic weakness in many
of the Snub Pollard comedies. Most of them, however,
have had as redeeming features either humorous situations,
or knock-about bits of real value. In this production, there
are only two scenes that are in any way funny, the rest
consisting merely of chase stuff, or ordinary slap-stick
material. The portion showing the newspaper office, early
in" the offering, and the part wherein the entire villainous
crew, infesting "The Web," a burlesqued dive in the slums
abduct the innocent maid will provoke mirth, as will some
of the footage in which the darkey youngster appears, but
the rest will probably find the average audience passive.
It deals with the efforts of an entire newspaper staff to
get the news about a wealthy damsel who has been ab-
ducted. After much of the riotous, hero Snub Pollard
effects the rescue- There is much shooting, tumbling, fall-
ing, etc., especially in the latter portion.
"Topics of the Day," 43, Timely Films=Pathe
Variety is what makes this issu(> of Topics of the Day
worth while. In addition to remarks about prohibition,
marriage, rents, and the other subjects which are com-
mented upon in every issue of every offering of this sort,
there are several gags, gleaned from various joke columns
and bits about subjects that are not dealt with so often.
Originality is another of the distinct assets of most of
material included.
"Raise the Rent," Pathe
One thing, more than anything else, will enable this
Snub Pollard comedy to score a success, and that is the
fact that it is timely. Rather than depending on a variety
of comedy bits, after the manner of most of these Pollard
reels, they have concocted a very satisfactory story with
just enough slap-stick stuff to enable the star to put over
some of his favorite stunts. At the beginning, the portion
where he is seen splitting peas for soup with a huge knife
will draw a laugh, although it is not essential to the theme,
and after that, the various means employed by the must-
ached comedian to secure an apartment hold attention. In
the finish, his fond wife rigs up a tent in the open and
there is another laugh — when they put up a sign to the
effect that no vacancies remain for the benefit of a fairly
large dog. Most of the folks have probably had some
trouble finding suitable lodging or trouble with landlords,
and this will hit the spot.
"Solitude," Educational
To screen this scenic, Robert Bruce has journeyed into the
northland, and selected hills, covered with pine trees for
much of his material. Throughout, the offering is replete
with shots that are truly beautiful and the production
measures up to some of the best he has turned out. A
few scenes stand out in particular, one of the sun behind
some evergreens, and another showing the quiet, after a
storm that brought snow had been followed by a Chinook
that cleared it all away. Towards the close, the shots
showing the sun sinking beneath the clouds, and the long
shadows of the fir trees, with the lonely figure of a pedestrian
winding his way forward hold attention. Several bits taken
against the sun, the sort that Bruce always films well,
are to be found in the piece, which has been) titled excel-
lently and is a highly commendable scenic.
Bray Pictograph 425, Qoldwyn
Opening this Bray reel, is a portion devoted to the
Hunting Wasp, screened unusually well. It shows, very
clearly, the InsecC killing its prey, storing it away and its
different parts. "The Movies Exposed" is the title given
the following part, which shows a film performer remov-
ing a make-up which makes her appear aged and infirm.
Another of Max Fleischer's "Out of the Ink Well" cartoons
winds up the offering.
Bray Pictograph 426, Qoldwyn
How locomotives, travelling at a high rate of speed, may
now take large quantities of water without stopping, by
means of long troughs placed besides the tracks, is shown
in the initial portion of Bray Pictograph, 426. After that
comes a section dealing with the Murre, an unusual bird.
"A Flying Furnace," depicting the wired garments used by
many aviators, supplying them with heat while high in
the air follows and a "Jerry on the Job" cartoon, called
"A Warm Reception" closes. The latter is funny and will
provoke laughter.
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Short Reels
"Broken Silence," Ford=Qoldwyn
This Ford picture sliows tlie manner in which children
who have .lost their hearing are educated and taught to
speak. Although the manner in which it has been screened
shows nothing any theater patron might find objectionable,
the atmosphere is rather morbid.
"Light Hearts and Leaking Pipes," Universal
Until the closing portion is reached, this Universal two
reel slapstick comedy registers a number of laughs. There
is no story at all in the production, but there are several
bits of knock-about stuff that will cause mirth. The scene
at the beginning in which the plumber, his wife and their
child give vent to their emotions and sing, the shot in
which hubby smokes an improvised pipe and the bit wherein
wifey washes clothes pinned on to a line, submerging them
in a tub while they are thus hung send this off to a good
start, the latter section being especially funny. After that
the plumber begins to masticate noodles and of course, hits
his wife with a mass of them. Result: a chase. Most of
the following footage is devoted to a riot in the home of
a vamp, in which several of her lovers and husband chase
each other about. The plumber with a flaming torch, and
one of the others with a pair of wicked-looking revolvers
break up everything, the other woman in the production
appears, everyone hops into an automobile and the usual
burlesqued policemen enter the offering. A novel bit is
that where two of the uniforiped gentry chop down a tree
in which two others are perched. The finish finds them all
about to speed away.
"The Spider Monkey," Mentor
A number of things make this a highly commendable reel.
To begin with, all of it is unusual. There are three parts,
the first dealing with the Spider Monkey, the second being
devoted to scenes of Turkey and the third and last to fish-
ing with Cormorants. The initial portion has been colored
excellently and includes several corking close-ups of the
peculiar little animal, found in South America- Remark-
ably fine photography, is the keynote in the second section,
all of the scenes having been screened clearly and tinted
with judgment. In the latter part, the method of using
Cormorants to bring up fish, tying the lower parts of their
necks first, so that they may not swallow their quarry, and
then forcing them to disgorge more than maintains inter-
erst. As good a reel as Mentor has turned out.
"The Cunning Mr. Fox," Mentor
Opening with footage devoted to the Fox and closing with
splendidly colored scenes of Algeria, this Mentor subject
holds the eye. In the first part, in addition to some very
good shots of the animal, there are scenes showing two of
them breaking into hen house and then storing away their
prey. The Algerian scenes do not follow one another in
any particular order, no special attention having been paid
to any sort of continuity, but nevertheless, they are all of
sufiicient value to hold attention. Especially worthy of
praise is the scene coming out of the tunnel, and then the
few shots that follow immediately thereafter.
"The Silkless Bank Note," Republic
Good detective stories are quite rare now-a-days, but the
first of the William J. Flynn two-reel dramas of that type
is decidedly meritorious. The manner in which it has been
screened is up to the standard, Herbert Rawlinson in the
stellar role gives a satisfactory exhibition, and there is
enough sentiment attached to devotion of a little Irish ter-
rier to his dead master, to make up for the lack of love
interest. Carl Harbaugh who directed kept the offering go-
ing in good shape and Wilson Mizner has furnished a very
satisfactory screen version, although the production appears
to have been carried somewhat beyond its natural climax.
When a counterfeit $5 bill makes its appearance on the
lower East Side, and the fellow who passed it makes his
escape, Herbert Rawlinson takes the case in hand. He
examines the bill and gets a clue- Meanwhile the escaping
counterfeiter has been wounded, and his compatriot in
crime, fearing discovery, does not hesitate in shooting him.
Rawlinson, who has discovered dog's hair instead of silk in
the bill, affects a disguise, gets some information as to a lit-
tle terrier and eventually succeeds in having the villain
captured. To do so, however, he poses as another counter-
feiter. In the end, Rawlinson adopts the dog.
"The Sour Violin," Fox
There are numerous funny bits of business in this Mutt
and Jeff cartoon. A great deal of it is hokum, however, and
several of the captions have been devoted to satirizing clas-
sic music and musicians in a manner not highly original.
The stuff has been animated in good style, includes much
that will provoke mirth and closes with some footage that
will coax smiles from the average audience. In this, the
long and short duo operate a phonograph store. Both are
rather hungry and Jeff proceeds to consume all of the rec-
ords. When these are demanded, he enters one of the ma-
chines and produces the desired melodies. All goes well
until a dog and cat enter and raise a racket. At first, a pat-
ron is delighted with the alleged tune, but when she sees
Jeff's face protruding from the horn, departs. Business of
fainting and seeing stars, while pups and kittens flock out of
Jeff's clothing. A rather foolish offering, but funny in its
foolishness.
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"The Blacksmith," Arrow
With a better story about which to ^Ind some of the
incidents included in this Hank Mann two-reeler, it might
have been made into a commendable comedy. As it is, the
offering is drawn out beyond its natural conclusion, lacks
much resembling novelty in theme, and but for a few re-
deeming bits, one of which is rather broad and will be
considered indelicate by some falls short of the desired
mark. Fred C. Windermere, who directed, has done as well
as could be expected with the stuff at hand.
Mann is seen as a blacksmith's assistant at the start.
Learning that the smith's daughter has inherited the local
barber shop, but must marry almost immediately to take pos-
session, the villain sets out to make her his bride, securing
as usual, the co-operation of her fond father. She flees
with Hank and they are married while speeding away by
a typical comedy village constable. At this point, the piece
could have been ended, but they saw fit to delve into the
experiences of the youthful couple after the tonsorial estab-
lishment has become theirs. It is an excuse for more
slapstick stuff, some of which will get results, but most of
which will not impress strongly.
"Kineto Review," No. 28, Cinema Classics
Creditable photography is always an asset, but in this
reel, the unusually good work of the camera man is not
sufiicient to overcome the lack of suitable scenic material
and other defects. The subject deals with Brazil and starts
with stuff shot from a moving train- Unfortunately, there
is nothing unusual about any of the sites selected, until the
village of Escabar is reached, when there is some worth-
while footage. The manner in which the water with con-
trasting territory in the background has been screened shows
it off to best advantage. Otherwise, however, there is little
to give cause for great enthusiasm.
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EXTRA!!!
BYRON PARK RECALLED EAST
As was announced in last week's trade papers, Byron Park intended
to make a tour of the United States in the interests of "Empty Arms."
The itinerary of his proposed tour was indicated only as far as Kansas
City. We repeat herewith his Schedule as published in last week's
trade papers:
Monday, February 23rd, Hotel Alexandria, Los Angeles, Gal.
; Wednesday, February 25th, Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, Gal.
Saturday, February 28th, The Multonomah Hotel, Portland, Ore.
: Monday, March 1st, New Washington Hotel, Seattle, Wash.
Thursday, March 4th, Hotel Utah, Salt Lake Gity, Utah.
Saturday, March 6th, Albany Hotel, Denver, Colo.
Monday, March 8th, The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, Texas.
Thursday, March 11th, Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Mo.
It was Mr. Park's plan to continue eastward, stopping at all import-
ant cities to meet the buyers who desire to obtain "Empty Arms," but
circumstances have necessitated a change. The trip as far as Kansas
Gity will be made as published, but because of the enormous number of
telegrams, telephone and other messages which have poured into the
New York office, he decided to jump from Kansas Gity to New York.
MR. PARK WILL BE IN NEW YORK ON MARCH
FIFTEENTH, WHERE THE MANY BUYERS
WHO HA VE INSISTED ON HIS RETURN EAST
WILL VIEW "EMPTY ARMS" AT PRIVATE
SCREENINGS.
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What of Wall Street
ime Interesting Ideas of What Fin-
Qcial Interests Have in Mind Re-
garding the Picture Industry
"Wall Street is a machine. It is
t interested in amusement. It is
t interested in producing artistic
tertainment. It is interested in
I ance and far above that in poli-
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;;ture business. Its influence is un-
Ulthy for our industry."
50 spoke Allan Dwan, one of the
iemost producers of this country
si one of the leading members of
t Associated Producers in a recent
siress.
One needs to know very little
: Wall Street to realize and ap-
pelate that its chief interest is in
pities because politics govern fin-
a:ial conditions. ■ The financial
rnipulators have awakened to the
Dver of the screen for swaying
)ilic opinions.
Few of us read the newspapers
T'c than the headlines. I dare say
It 90 out of 100 of the American
»'ple have no fixed ideas of what
1 League of Nations is about. And
i;m just as certain as I am alive
t the whole story of the League
tIJations could be told most graph-
cy in a thousand feet or so of
11."
r. Dwan went on to say. "Wall
itet wants the use of the screen
JDolitical purposes. Is there any-
r who has thoughtfully consid-
r our industry and the entry of
yi Street therein without appre-
iJng that in the presidential cam-
j.i to follow the one now on,
{Continued on Page 2)
Newman Here
ink L. Newman, of the New-
theater, Kansas City is in New
0. He plans another theater for
I as City.
Blank and Katz Leave
H. Blank of Des Moines and
Katz of Chicago left town Sat-
^' for home. Were here attend-
ee First National convention.
^
Faulkner in Chicago
By fFire to fFID'S DAILY)
cago— W. G. Faulkner and Ar-
u -evey, comprising Lord North-
'"i rnission to investigate the
^' e industry in America are
:!"' or a two day session. They
'I' len leave for California where
13 xpect to be for several weeks.
"I'll run down the murderer of Mormon Joe, if it takes me a life time,"
she declared — Anita Stewart in the Lotus B. Mayer-made production,
"The Fighting Shepherdess," a First National attraction. — Advt.
"U" Serves Notice
Sends Wire to Kaufman Regarding
Holubar and Phillips — Repeats
Contract Claim
Universal has sent a telegram to
Al Kaufman, at the LasKy studios
in Hollywood regarding Allen Holu-
bar and Dorothy Phillips who, as
noted exclusively in WID'S DAILY
had been signed by Kaufman to
make special productions.
Carl Laemmle's wire indicates the
probability of a legal battle with
Kaufman over Holubar and Miss
Phillips services. Last week in
paid advertisements, Laemmie is-
sued a scorching hot statement in
which he stated Universal had un-
der contract, among others, Holu-
bar and Miss Phillips.
Shake-Up at Fox
Radical Changes Made in Produc-
tion Department — Publicity Men
Also Hit
It was reported on Saturday that
the entire production end of the Fox
studios, 56th St. and 10th Ave., was
discharged on Saturday and that a
number of members of the publicity
department had been included in the
let-out.
While the Fox offices refused to
comment on the matter, it was later
admitted that some changes had
been made but that there would be
no effect as a result on the com-
pany's production activities.
Samuels of Atlanta Here
Sig Samuels, who is the financial
backer of the new theater to be
built opposite the Piedmont Hotel,
Atlanta was in town Saturday.
Breaking Records
Marshall Neilan's "The River's
End," is reported to be breaking
records wherever shown.
At the Strand, New York, "The
j River's End" shattered all records.
I At Jon H. Kunsky's Adams Theater,
: Detroit, the Circle Theater, Indian-
i apolis, and at the Kinema, Los An-
I geles all records were smashed.
How They Do It
A Simple Idea of a Pufflicisf s Dream
—Oh, No; They Do Not Believe
in Knocking
At the big party of the A. M. P.
A. (advertisers) on Friday night one
of the features was a skit in which
the stars appearing were Jerome Be-
atty of Famous Players, who proved
himself a regular actor; Paul Laz-
arus of United Artists' and Nat
Rothstein. All appeared in their reg-
ular parts except Rothstein who ap-
peared as Arthur James.
The dialogue, which provoked
roars from the crowd, follows:
Lazarus — "Gee! but it's cold out."
IJeatty — "Cold — that's no name for it."
Lazarus — "The landhidy tipped nie this
morning that if I didn"t l)riiiK some
jack back with me to-night I'd tind my
room locked."
Beatty — "I'm bad off too — can you
imagine a coupl' of smart guys like us
l)r<)ke and all these four flushers get-
ting away with big dough? There's one
guy 1 never could stand, that Paul Gu-
lick. Of all the rotten writers he's the
limit."
Lazarus — "Yes, he sure slings a weak
wing."
Ueatty — "Harry Reichenbach's with
E(iuity now."
I^azarus — "Say, ain't things tough
enough without bringing that guy's name
in '.'"
Beatty — "But I was just thinking.
Here he goes and gets a couple of stories
in the paper about that monkey in Tar-
zan — now I'll bet he's dragging down
over a hundred bucks a week."
Lazarus — "Well, I know a bank burg-
lar that gets more than that — only he
takes chances."
Beatty — "If Reiehenbach hadn't that
gray hair, he'd be balancing beans in
some stew house — he sure gets away
with murder."
Lazarus — "I saw Harry with Nat Roth-
stein yesterday, they're with the same
troupe now — used to be against each
other."
Beatty — "They got to be friendly now,
for fear one of them will tip Joe Schnitz-
er off about the other."
Lazarus — "I see Jerry Beatty grabbed
John Flynn's job over at Paramount.
There's a fine bird to be general adver-
tising manager, he couldn't get Zukor's
name in the Northside news if Zukor
really did something worth while."
Beatty — "I admit Beatty stinks, but
he's not as bad as some of the punka in
the business."
Lazarus — "Did you see PoUyanna?
That's some camembert."
Beatty — "Speaking of PoUyanna, did
you see the advertisements Lazarus is
getting out for Hi Abrams?"
Lazarus — "Say, that fellow's a puzzle to
me. The Knickerbocker Ice Company lost
a wonderful driver when Lazarus took up
publicity."
Beatty — "I'll say so. he surely kept the
stuff out of the papers for Vitagraph in
great shape."
Lazarus — "Things is sure tough when
two guys like us can't seem to grab some-
thing big and these burglars getting away
with dough, why I'll bet Bill Fox is pay-
(Continued on Page 2)
National Newspaper Publicity.
Let SOLOMON handle it, he's wise.— Advt.
Monday, March 1, 1920
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Fox Sending Out Road Shows
Ten road companies, consisting of
the Theda Bara feature. "Salome,"
revised, and accompanied by a dan-
cer will be toured by Fo.x. The
Annette Kellerman production, "A
Daughter of the Gods," will also
play on the road, each print being
accompanied by a troupe of diving
girls.
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What of Wall Street
(.Continued from Page 1)
that the screen will pretty nearly
elect the President of the United
States. I refer to the campagin of
1925. Wall Street looks far ahead
And that is why Wall Street today
is interested in companies which in
turn are seeking to purchase and
are purchasing theaters as well as
having an interest in production.
'Tf the picture industry happens
to present a profit to the financial
powers interested in picture com-
panies, all well and good. And the
Wall Street operators are working
in the picture companies in a man-
ner to bring this about. But even
if the profit doesn't show, so long as
the loss is not too great. Wall Street
will be satisfied. Because by devious
ways. Wall Street will circulate its
political propaganda in some film
best suited to the purpose. And the
millions who daily attend picture en-
tertainment will visualize this and
after a while the purpose will be
made plain."
"Wall Street cannot control the
press," he continued. "Publication
interests are too diversified, and be-
sides many readers of the news-
papers realize that according to the
political complexion of the publica-
tion so its political news is presented
But everyone who goes to see pic-
ture entertainment must see the po-
litical propaganda unless they wish
to close their eyes.
"After years of turbulence, after
long* periods of which this industry
has found its way to the pinnacle
of entertainment of the American
people, are we producers to sit back
and watch this happen without pro-
test? Are we to allow what should
be the greatest form of entertain-
ment the world has ever known to
have our theaters and our produc-
tions used for political purposes?
"Because if we sit back supinely
and allow this, who is to be blamed
if the entertainment seeking public,
realizing eventually how they are
being used, will take from us that
which is our legitimate and our
honest share?"
Rambeau With R. C.
Marjorie Rambeau in "The For-
tune Teller" will be released through
Robertson-Cole.
The production was made by Al-
bert Capcllani Prod., which hereto-
fore have been releasing through
Pathe. Inquiries made on Satur-
day revealed that the Robertson-
Cole arrangement was for one pic-
ture only.
First Chas. Miller Film Named
The first of the Charles Miller
production for Realart will be "The
Law of the Yukon," by Robert W.
Service.
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How They Do It
(Continued from Page 1)
ing Arthur James ninety bucks a w
Beatty — "Now Pal, you spoke a pa'
That's the lousiest publicity man ii
business.
(Lean over and seem to vliisperb
loud enough to be heard all over).!
"Don't say anything, but do you M
who gets all the stuff in James gets (;i!
for?"
Lazarus — "No, Who does it?"
Beatty — (look around as though fu
pecting someone of listening).
"Tom Bedding."
Lazarus — "That's funny — You km/,
thought John Zanft was doing it."
Beatty— "God, I can't stand thatgi
James. He sure gets away with a %
stuff; say, listen] i
(Pinter James. Walk down stage. >o
nngry. Refuses to shake hands wit I.
zarus and Beatty and they make jfu
over him. Lazarus and Beatty try : ii
press liim with the fact that thev»o
think well of him. Then in an.g
tone.
James — "Sit down, you're a coui>
fine friends. I heard every word voi
I've been sitting down there listenln,
w<inder you can't get a job."
Lazarus and Beatty— "You got us '
Arthur, we were just "
James— "To hell with that stuff, I
you, and let me tell you neither (
you will ever get away with anythii
get anywhere by roasting people,
never hear Mr. Fox or Mr. Zukor oi
Unwland roasting anyone, do you?
why they are successful. And that
I get along, if I can't speak well o
one I keep my mouth shut."
Lazarus — "You got us all wroni
thur.''
Beatty — "Yes, we didn't say a
against anyone."
James — "Never mind that bunk,
it. My ears nearly fell off and I wa
fellows to turn over another lea]
swear never to roast anyone again
((^ills a waiter, offers each a
and says) You fellows got the wronl
look on life. All you do is try to]
up horrible things to say about
people. Get over it. Think clean th
live a clean life, and maybe you|
along better, but yoti'll never
move the way you roast people.'
Lazarus — "Well. I guess we hav
wrong, but it's tough to see all]
bums getting along and we two
guvs almost starving to death."
Beatty — "Yes, we are a little off,
Paul says, things aint been going
.Tames — "Well, remember what
abo\it speaking well of people or l!|
your mouth shut."
Lazarus — (Lighting up. and entl
turns to .Tames.) "Say Arthur, hi|
vnu lil.e Bill Yearsley's big insert
Exhibitors Herald "
.Tames — "What, that guy Tearsle;
t)>at louse never had a big idea
life and I thought the insert stunj
Curtain.
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For every ill God giv<|
to man a cure, — for even
truth He gives a test;-l
For the exhibitor's ills til
RITCHEY poster is til
cure, — a statement whoil
truth can be checked in tl|
box-office.
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)UNDAY SHOWS
\ND CENSORSHIP
To Abolish Blue Law in Jersey
Trenton — The battle for the lil)er-
izing of the obsolete "Blue Laws"
: New Jersey, and the enactment
• a law which will permit the local-
■es of the state to decide whether
i- not the picture theaters will be
pen Sunday afternoons and even-
gs, will be fought out at a hear-
g in the State House, March 8.
The Motion Picture Bureau of the
liladelphia Chamber of Commerce
.s endorsed the bill. The bureau
interested in the southern section
the state. Many chambers of
mmerce and boards of trade in
ew Jersey cities, which in other
ars have taken no action on the
Sunday opening bill, have come out
unreservedly this year for the aboli-
tion of the stringent Sunday laws.
Party for Ben Grimm
The boys on the Selznick publicity
staff tendered a luncheon to Ben
H. Grimm at Keen's on Saturday.
Just a little get together before Ben
left to join Associated Exhibitors,
Inc.
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This is a town which has a popula-
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of the people here and in the vicin-
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found inadvisable to have matinee
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result was the people attending the
house exceeded the population of
the town. Since then other houses
in this section have also adopted
the plan of running additional per-
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ing a bountiful harvest therefrom.
Pettijohn Declines Post
Charles C. Pettijohn of the Se-
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retary of the Interior Lane declin-
ing the post of secretary of the
Americanization Committee.
Mr. Pettijohn thinks Lewis J.
Selznick's connection with the com-
mittee is sufficient representation
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body of that character.
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over "The Whirlwind" a serial wi
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ministers are also likely to start a
battle to drop Sabbath shows.
"Petticoats and Pants" — Bobby Vernon wears both in the New Christie
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O'Brien Goes to Coast
Eugene O'Brien left for Califor-
nia on Saturday to produce pictures
there for Selznick. He may stay
there for a series of productions.
O'Brien's first production on the
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Tuesday, March 2, 1920
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* Chaplin in Features
Will Make Five Reelers for "Big 4"
. — No More Two Reerers
I [By fVire to fVID'S DAILY)
I Los Angeles — It iss understooa
■ hat Charlie Chaplin will abandon
wo reelers and produce five reelers
)nly in the future.
According to the report circulat-
ng here, this new plan of produc-
ion will become effective when
^Ihaplin starts releasing for United
Artists — the "Big 4."
Roscoe Arbuckle is now at work
1 "The Round-up" for Famous
Mayers. He, too, plans features
nly, if "The Round-up ' proves to
e a success.
Hiram .'\brams stated yesterday
lat he knew nothing of the matter
id referred all queries to Chaplin
rect.
Connick Due This Week
H. D. H. Connick, chairman of the
nance committee of Famous Play-
"s-Lasky is expected in his office
€ end of this week. He has been
1 the coast for about six weeks.
Adolph Zukor sails for Europe on
iturday.
I Tippett Arrives
IJohn D. Tippett, head of Tippett
'od. of London. England, arrived
New York yesterday aboard the
l|"armania." He is stopping at the
•Itor.
Clegg With Selznick Abroad
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
.ondon, Eng. — C. A. Clegg, for-
I rly with Famous-Lasky Film
luting Service, Ltd. will act as
1 naging director of Select Pic-
J^es, Ltd., when the Selznick plans
completed.
|in elaborate plan is being form-
Ited for the exploitation of Selz-
Is Pictures in England.
JYoung to Direct MacDonald
imes Young will direct Kather-
_ MacDonald in "Curtain." He
N collaborate with Rita Weiman
T O'ihe scenario.
Studio for Gibraltar
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"I want to know what you are doing to catch the murderer of Mormon
Joe," she demanded. "Nothing," he replied, "and you better drop it and
beat it out of this town" — "The Figh ting Shepherdess," starring Anita
Stewart, a Louis B. Mayer-made Fir st National attraction. — Advt.
Shake-Up in London
Graham on Arrival There Dis-
charges Employees — Studio Held Up
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
London, Eng. — A topic of general
interest in film circles here is the
reported shake-up in the organiza-
tion of Famous Players-Lasky Brit-
ish Producers, Ltd., which occurred
immediately after the return of John
C. Graham, managing director from
the States.
The report has it that four mem-
bers connected with the scenario de-
partment were discharged. Eve Un-
sell, who came here from New York
to head that department is under
contract.
The new studio will be somewhat
delayed because of the action of the
London County Council which has
ordered some important changes in
the existing structure. Thfe open-
ing will probably be in April.
Hobart Promoted
Made Vice-President of International
in Charge of All Production
Henry M. Hobart, until now gen-
eral manager of International Film
Service Co., Inc., at a director's
meeting held late last week was
elected vice-president of the com-
pany. He will also continue as gen-
eral manager.
In his new capacity, Hobart will
have direct supervision of all the
production activities including Cos-
mopolitan Prod., the three Hearst
news reels, the MacManus comedies
and Hearst cartoons.
Hobart was general manager of
Hearst's Magazine before joining In-
ternational.
Pathe Has Linder Feature
Pathe has taken over for distribu-
tion "The Little Cafe," a five rceler
with Max Linder. Purchased from
Adolphe Osso.
First Nat'l Confab
Second Annual Convention of Ex-
change Men Plannea
The second annual convention of
the First National Sales Club, com-
posed of all the exchange men of the
circuit will be held in New York in
the near future. No date has as
yet been set for the meeting.
The session will be held at the Ac-
tor and will be a four or five day
affair with the usual program
sprinkled in with the business ses-
sions.
Williams En Route West
J. D. Williams, together with Mrs.
Williams, is now en route for the
coast. He will be gone for three
weeks.
First National offices insist that
the trip is for pleasure only.
Mandlebaum on Coast
{By IV ire to IV ID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — E. Mandelbaum,
First National franchise holder,
Ohio, is expected here the end of
the week. Mandlebaum is now in
San Francisco with his family in a
pleasure trip.
Sobler Leaves Goldwyn
Albert W. Sobler, head of the
Goldwyn exploitation department
has resigned. Si Spitzer, assumes
charge of the exploitation and trade
paper advertising departments which
have been merged.
P. Curren who handled press
sheets at Goldwyn has also resigned.
Report Famous to Build in Detroit
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Detroit, Mich. — It is reported that
Famous Players will erect a new
house, which will not interfere with
the first run franchise at the Broad-
way-Strand.
Lyons Stays With Ray
Hollywood^Chester Lyons, re-
sponsible for the photography in
most of the recent Charles Ray pro-
ductions fo/ Thomas H. Ince will
continue with Charles Ray.
Gilmore to Star
Paul Gilmore. who appeared in
stage versions of "Better 'Ole," "The
Miracle Man" "The Wolf," "Experi-
ence," "Capt. Alvarez" and' "The
Havoc" has been si.gned by Charact-
er Pictures to star in a series of spe-
cial productions.
Gilmore has starred for Metro,
Triangle, and Pathe.
IDE.\S. with a capital "I."
SOLQMON has 'em, he's wise.— Advt.
jesday, March 2, 1920
DAI1.Y
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urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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Chicago representatives— Wilhs, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players ..- 68^/4 69'/^ 70
*Do, pfd 86 86^4 86%
*Goldwyn 24 24 24
Loew's, Inc 2SK2 26^2 26^2
Triangle V-
United Pict. Prod. 11 H H
World Film 1
♦Saturday's prices. No trading yesterday.
Maigne to Direct Mary Minter
Charles Maigne, who recently di-
rected Lionel Barrymore in "The
Copperhead," has been engaged by
Realart to direct Mary Miles Min-
ter in the next production.
A Great Revival of
W
TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
"With a new, com-
plete and stupend-
ous advertising and
publicity campaign
l>ack of it.
FEATURING
Charlie Chaplin,
Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
TOWER FILM
CORP.
71 W 23rd St.
N. Y. C.
SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Boston Hearing To-day
{By IVire to fVlD'S DAILY)
Boston, Mass. — The second hear-
ing on the proposed censorship bill
for Massachusetts will be held this
afternoon in the State House.
Morris Wolf, well known attorney
of Philadelphia will appear in opposi-
tion to the bill.
Film men do not attempt to dis-
guise the fact that the fight here is
the stifTest that has combated the
industry in years.
The opposition headed by club wo-
men is very well organized.
Frederick H. Elliott and Secre-
aary Fuller of the Censorship Com-
mittee of the National Association
will be here for the hearing.
Plan Rally for Thursday
The Sunday opening committee
composed of F. 1. L. M. Club mem-
bers plans a luncheon at the Astor
on Thursday at which a large num-
lier of New Torse\- cxhiliitors will
be present. Harry H. Buxbaum, of
Famous Players is chairman of the
committee.
William A. Brady, Frederick El-
liott and Arthur S. Friend are ex-
pected to address the exhibitors on
means of securing an open Sunday.
Decide Sunday Films Are Legal
Ponca City, Okla. — Unless because
of certain labor employed, it de-
velops that there is no law against
Sunday shows here.
Australasian Buys Day Film
Australasian Films, Ltd., have
purchased Australian rights to
"Children Not Wanted," the new
Carle Carlton production with Edith
Day.
It is understood that the price
paid for this averages with that paid
for the usual feature of that type for
Australia.
Lee in Dallas
(By Wire to IVID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Joe Lee of Educa-
tional Films is in town. He came
here from New Orleans.
"Empty
Arms"
New Independent Planned
Helen Greene, who supporte>
Lionel Barrymoore and Marguerit
Clark in pictures and who has
prominent role in "Trimmed Wit
Red" a Madge Kennedy productio
is reported forming her own produc
ing organization.
Skouras Here
Spiros Skouras, owner of the We;
End, the Lyric and other theater
in St. Louis is in New York.
When a message is couch-
ed in words straight, sober
and sincere it is worthy of
being heard: — listen, — The
RITCHEY poster is the
greatest motion picture
poster possible to make!
RITCHEY
LJTHO. COKr.
4W W. 31it Si. JLT.. Km* CMm S3M
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
tiAM'Sftjr.
AI1.Y
Tuesday, March 2, 1920
3J lielieijc
BELIEVE in the Motion Picture Industry; in its perma-
nency as an institution of Amusement.
I believe in its future as the paramount factor in the
world's Educational scheme.
I believe in the Producers — the men who created this
industry.
I believe in large rewards for their Genius, their Courage and their
Capital, which has made possible the profitable employment of thous-
ands, and the entertainment of the millions.
I believe in the Director who has helped to elevate the standard of Mo-
tion Picture Production to the position of first rank among high class
divertisements.
I believe that the big director of today, will be the Greater director of
the future.
I believe in the Assistant Director— who will be the director of tomor-
row.
I believe in the Stars, whose great personalities have attracted millions
to the theatre and linked them inseparably to motion pictures.
I believe in the Artists who have not yet arrived — who play the lesser
roles — the Stars that are to be.
I believe in the Author, upon whom the standards of the drama of the
screen must, in the final analysis, depend.
I believe not in "just good," but in better pictures which make their
appeal to the wholesome instincts of society.
I believe in Honest Business — in a fair division of the spoils among all
those engaged in the advancement of the profession.
I believe in Team work — in the pulling together of Author, Director,
Artist, Producer and Manager.
I BELIEVE THAT EDWARD SMALL, Inc., has truly fostered this
spirit of co-operation and inter-dependence among the thousands whom
he represents and who depend upon him for workers and for work.
I believe that I must represent the Producer who buys, as truly, as I rep-
resent the Artist, Author and Director who sell.
I believe that I shall prosper, only as I maintain and strive to improve,
the high standard of dependable service which has brought us where
we are.
/ believe that in my capacity of business manager, I form an indispensa-
ble link — that I am helping to lubricate the wheels of Motion Picture
Progress, Faithfully,
Tuesday, March 2, 1920
On Broadway
Strand— Eminent Authors, "Part-
ners of the Night."
Strand Topical News.
Chester scenic.
Rivoli— Douglas MacLean and
Doris May, "Mary's Ankle."
Rivoli Pictorial.
Bruce scenic, ''The Log of the La
Viajera."
Chaplin Revival. "The Count."
Rialto— Mary Miles Minter, "Judy
of Rogue's Harbor."
Rialto Magazine.
Sunshine comedy, "Her Private
Husband."
Capitol— Bert Lytell, "The Right
of Way."
Capitol News.
Mrs. Sydney Drew comedy, "The
Stimulating Mrs. Barton."
Moss' Broadway— Alice Joyce,
"The Sporting Duchess."
Powder Puff Frolic.
Loew's New York — Today: Madge
Kennedy, "The Blooming Angel."
Wednesday: Mary McLaren, "The
Forged Bride."
Thursday: June Caprice, "In
Walked Mary."
Friday: Margarita Fisher, "The
Dangerous Talent."
Madlaine Traverse, "The Hell-
Ship."
Saturday: Elaine Hammerstein,
"The Woman Game."
Sunday: Lionel Barrymore, "The
Copperhead."
Brooklyn Strand— Marshall Neil-
an's "The River's End."
Next Week
Brooklyn Strand — Eminent Auth-
ors, "Partners of the Night."
Rivoli — Elsie Ferguson, "His
House in Order."
Rialto — Bryant Washburn, "The
Six Best Cellars."
Capitol — Dorothy Dalton, "Black
Is White."
Strand — Constance Talmadge, "In
Search of a Sinner."
America's
Finest
Laboratory
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 1 29th St.
Palisade film Laboratories
Palisades, N. J.
Morsemere 621-2
Mastbaum Signed
Franchise Holder in Nat'l Pictures
— Field Force Rounded Out
The Mastbaum circuit of theaters
of Philadelphia is now a franchise
holder of National Picture Theaters
— the Selznick exhibitor plan.
The field force for the new move-
ment is being rounded out rapidly.
Syd Rosenthal is in charge of af-
fairs in Cleveland while Ira Aron-
son is field representative out of
Pittsburgh.
Other additions are:
F. F. Bonistall, manager Pitts-
burgh branch; L. A. McCaflfrey,
sales representative. B. R. Keller,
Seattle; O P. Hall, Atlanta; D. F.
O'Donnell, Washington; E. C.
Leeves, Dallas; Phil Selznick, Kan-
sas City In New York Homer How-
ard has the Albany territory and T.
W. Brady, Buffalo. Stanley W.
Hand, Boston; Samuel Plame, sales
representative; Milton Simon, Cin-
cinnati; R. C. Ryan, Denver; George
T. Landis, Indianapolis; T. A.
Burke, Minneapolis; Earl Radcliffe,
Salt Lake; Walter h. Cree, San
Francisco; W. H. Stubbins, Los An-
geles.
Charles G. Gilmour is general
supervisor of the western territory.
Kohn Gets "Illiterate Digest"
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— By an agreement
with Will Rogers, with the consent
of Samuel Goldwyn, Marion H.
Kohn Prod, will distribute "The Il-
literate Digest," Will Rogers' epi-
grammie review of current events.
Kent in New York
J. A. Kent, formerly sales manager
for Genral Film and with Robertson
Cole in Washington, is in New York.
Send Us Your
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A good program excellent
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Ferendini and Carver at Astor
Frank Ferendini and R. D. Carver,
respectively of Richmond, Va., and
Charlotte, N. C., with their wives are
stopping at the Astor.
Hardeen Succeeds Davidson
Theodore Hardeen, formerly a
vice-president of the Film Develop-
ing Corp. is now secretary-treasurer
of the company, succeeding Alfred
Davidson who resigned last week.
Hardeen has taken over the stock
previously held by Davidson.
Nathan Saland is now vice-presi-
dent in Hardeen's original capacity.
Physioc Producing for Selznick
Wray Physioc is producing the
Herbert Kaufman editorials for Selz-
nick. Physioc was with Biograph as
a director for several years and more
recently produced a series of one reel
comedies for Pioneer, in Florida.
Coming
Our March Release
" 3
I "Swords and Dollars" |
'// >A Spectacular Photodrama
J
Fred Schaefer
Continuity and Titles
Vitagraph
Phone Tremont 1635
MR PRODUCER
Watch for the opening Tr
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at 1942 Jerome Ave,, N.
which will specialize in tl
developing of negatives ai
first positives ONLY.
HARRY GLICKMAN,
PRESIDENT
EDWARD HORN,
TREASURER
FILM EXECUTIVE Should gT£
grasp this opportunity to acquire
live, clean-cut young film man, w
has worked for several years in ho
office, studio, and exchange. W
his experience he is ready to tacl
any job, that offers unlimited pos
bilities.
BOX X Y Z, WID'S DAILY
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RELEASED E«A/wEEK BY THE
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VOL. XI, No. 62
Wednesday, March 3, 1920
Price 5 Cents
I 56 From Famous
br Next Year — All Home Made
Product — Special Exploitation
To Back Films
It is understood that plans have
■en definitely set by Famous Play-
s-Lasky for the coming year be-
niiing in September and that as a
suit of the policy adopted, Famous
,i\crs will offer approximately but
|ii oductions for booking. AH of
iM will be made by and for Fa-
'us Players through its own pro-
cing organizations. It is under-
jud that no purchases will be made
( releasing arrangements contracted
r with outside producers or in-
<'iduals.
n view of the fact that Famous of-
ed over 130 for the present sea-
Mi, the drastic cut in production has
jDvokcd considerable comment in
t^ trade. It is further understood
lit highly specialized exploitation
';ll be the rule with each produc-
1n.
Lee Due To-morrows
oe Lee, manager of Educational
! hanges, is due in New York to-
1 rrow.
Brady Going Abroad
Villiam A. Brady may clear up
aiirs in time to leave for Europe on
, S urday with Adolph Zukor.
,Ie stated yesterday that if he
d sn't leave this Saturday it will be
tl following week.
Beekman's Opinion
,V|:h Reference to Comment of
I leorge Loane Tucker's Attorney
llfred Beckman, attorney for May-
floer Photoplay Corp,, comments as
>ws regarding the reported state-
i accredited to M. L. Malevin-
sl| attorney for George Loane
iTIker in the injunction litigation
iously noted. "Contrary to Mr.
vinsky's statement. Justice Plat-
^cji decision does not give George
Mne Tucker the right to produce
Pi
th
Ju
to
tid
La
ires as he sees fit until after
trial of the case. The effect of
ice Platzek's ruling was and is
:ny the application for an injunc-
sought by Mr. Tucker against
Mellower and Famous Players-
y.
jnder Justice Platzek's ruling we
sti have the privilege of applying
'01 :n injunction against Tucker to
ffi ain him from directing pictures
'Otiimself or for others upon the
fjnd that it violates his contract
Wij Mayflower. That phase of the
'tl tion has in no sense been passed
up ,"
She saw a vision of a life of splendor with this handsome well-bred man
from the city Anita Stewart in "The Fighting Shepherdess," a First Na-
tional Louis B. Mayer-made production. — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their Program?
This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters
presented their programs this week. This feature will appear
regularly in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
Rivoli
There was nothing tmusual in the presentation at the Rivoli
this week. An overture froin "If I Were King" headed the
program, followed by a Bruce Scenic, "The Log of the La Via-
jera."
Emanuel List, basso profundo, sang the "Armorer's Song"
from Robin Hood. The Rivoli Pictorial contained no particular
sensation. The feature, "Mary's Ankle," followed a soprano solo.
A great amount of laughter was accorded the Chaplin re-issue,
"The Count." The drummer with his "sound" instruments imi-
tated Charlie drinking wine and his fat friend manipulating
{Continued on Page 2)
Claim Victory
Theater Owners Say United Artists
Book on Rental Basis — State-
ment from Abrams
The Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce at a regular meeting
yesterday at the Astor framed the
following telegram which was sent
to Mary Pickford in California:
''The Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce is pleased to note that
your selling organization has
changed its attitude in relation to
the releasing of your pictures on a
straight rental basis instead of the
percentage basis, which this organi-
zation in common with other or-
ganizations throughout the country
has deemed and does deem unfair
and injurious to interests of the en-
tire film industry, .affecting alike
the exhibitor, the producer, the star
and others employed in every branch
of the industry."
Hiram Abrams of United Artists
issued j4a statement last night in
which he stated that his organiza-
tion intended sticking to percentage
but that "if he (the exhibitor) wants
to play our pictures that way (on
a rental basis) we'll let him, because
though he is the equal beneficiary
under the percentage plan, if he will
not take the extra profits, it is not
for us to go against his will in the
matter."
Commerce Chamber Organized
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The Theater Own-
ers Chamber of Commerce, a mem-
bership corporation with its princi-
pal office in New York City, has
been granted a charter.
The purposes of the organization
{Continued on Page 3)
Important Goldwyn Meeting
^here was an important meeting
directors of Goldwyn yester-
Dupont Co. Formed
{By fVire to fFlD'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Articles of incorpora-
tion have been filed for the Dupont
Film Corp. capitalized at $100,000
and the Dupont Pictures. Inc., also
a $100,000 corporation.
John T. Dupont is mentioned as
one of the incorporators.
A man allied with the Dupont in-
terests stated j'esterday the above
mentioned companies were in no
way identified with the Dupont's of
Delaware and that he had never
heard of John T. Dupont.
Xiftv \OVELT\' aids.
Let SOLOMON plan 'em, he's wise.— Advt.
Wednesday, March 3, 1920
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Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage free) United States, Outside
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months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign,
$15.00.
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Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
and Mack', 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players - 68% 70 6934
Do, pfd 85/2 86?4 86%
Goldwyn 21 24 22
Loew's, Inc 26 26 26
Triangle f^ ^ H
United Pict. Prod. 11 H H
World Film 1
Mrs. Drew Leaves for Coast
Mrs. Sydney Drew, producing a
series of comedies for Pathe left last
night for California where she will
look over studio sites.
Warren Fromme, Hobert Henley's
assistant leaves on Friday for Ken-
tucky on a pleasure trip.
A Great Revival of
"TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
With a new, com-
plete and stupend-
ous advertising and
publicity campaign
back of it.
FEATURING
Charlie Chaplin,
Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
TOWER FILM
CORP.
71 W 23rd St.
N. Y. C.
At B'way Theaters
(Continued from Page 1)
the soup. The contrivances add to
the humor and afforded some fun
in themselves. "Intermezzo" from
"Cavaleria Rusticana" on the organ
completed the bill.
Strand
The overture at the Strand this
week was given a very artistic and
novel setting. The orchestra ren-
dered Tchaikovsky's "1812," repre-
senting the advance of Napoleon on
Moscow and his retreat. The stage
setting consisted of a drop depict-
ing the Russian town and when the
music indicated the height of the
conflict, flashlight explosions added
to the reality.
The Strand Topical Review, se-
lected from various weeklies, con-
tained some good air pictures taken
in the Grand Canyon. A. Smiroflf,
tenor of the Petrograd Opera Com-
pany, sang "M'Appari" from Mar-
tha."
After the feature, "Partners of the
Night," a Goldwyn production, a fe-
male quartette sang "Venetian Boat
Songs." A stage setting represent-
ing a canal in Venice with a gon-
dola added to the atmosphere. This
ofTering met with spontaneous ap-
plause. A Bruce Scenic, ''Chasing a
Horizon," was effectively shown to
the accompaniment of violin and
cello solos. An organ solo con-
cluded.
Broadway
Vitagraph's "The Sporting Duch-
ess' is the feature at Moss' Broad-
way and though it is used to close
the bill it is by all odds the high spot
on the program. The program opens
with "11 Guarany" as the overture
and subsequently news pictures,
largely from Pathe, and the Liter-
ary Digest comments are shown.
{Continued on Page 4)
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Turn to the right into Insurance Avenue.
It leads to your destination SUCCESS.
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George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
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Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
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Mrs. Deitrich Dead
Mrs. A. B. Deitirch, mother
Theodore Deitrich of Deitrich-B(
died yesterday at New Bright
Pa.
When all is said and done
there is just one reason for
using RITCHEY posters.
They sell the maximum
number of seats!
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^o. 18
BIDGETOWN, BARBADOS— Govar-
■General of British West Indies^ vis-
Admiral Wilson aboard U. S. S. Fenn-
rania.
AYTON, OHIO— A human "comet"—
or Schroder, wiio brealis world's rec-
by climbing: altitude of 36,020 feet In
and tlien falls 5 miles back to earth.
S.LAIS, FRANCIS. — Britain and
nee unite in erecting a memorial to
ors of both nations killed in the
nnel Patrol service during: the war —
slial Foch attends.
RYN MAWR, PA Bryn Mawr girls
ti their "lamps" in search of help to
e their teachers' pay.
ION RIVER, MICH.— Liquor "rebel-
" settled! Conflict between State and
eral ofticials on method of enforcing:
liibition in Iron County interests en-
country.
»jor Halr.vmple (right) chief of "dry"
its in Central States, who came from
lago to "clean up" the wets, and was
: recalled.
le revenue agents seize the 8 barrels
pine, which caused all the trouble,
ie execution begins — Major Dal-
ple is chief executioner,
curing samples.
sre's a new one^now, honest, could
tell it was a still.'
krtin McDonough, Prosecutor of Iron
ity, who defied the raid of the Rev-
« agents,
ting snow — there's a reason¥
)NTESANO, AVASH.— Begin trial of
'. W. men for Armistice Day shoot-
-First pictures of opening session
ise in connection with shooting par-
s in Centrulia.
dge John Wilson, presiding,
e Jury of American citizens.
UDGETON, N. J.— Behave, children,
he village "spanker" will get you —
Bridgeton gives big cities a pointer
landling young folk.
4SHINGTON, D. C— Government
•ol of Railroads ends — All of na-
S transport lines which were taken
1 by Uncle Sam during the war are
I back to owners.
oday
Claim Victory
(Continued from Page 1)
are to promote the interest of those
persons engaged in the business of
exhibiting motion picture films; to
reform abuses relative to the mo-
tion picture industry generally, al-
so to endeavor to procure a uni-
formity and certainty in the customs
and usages of the business, to main-
tain a credit system for its mem-
bers and to co-operate for the im-
provement of all conditions.
Among the incorporators are Wil-
liam Brandt, Frederick W. Ander-
son, Samuel G. Bock, Charles
Steiner, David W. Picker, Rudolph
Sanders, John Manheimer and Louis
Bhimenthal.
Schnitzer in Chicago
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Chicago — Joe .Schnitzer of Equity
Pictures is in town. Just looking over
the Middle Western territory.
Harry Reichenbach stated yester-
day that Equity officials plan a con-
vention of all the company's fran-
chise holders about April 3. It will
l)e held in the Blackstone, Chicago
and will last about a week.
Harr3' Garson and Clara Kimball
Young may come in from the coast
lo attend the meeting.
Three New Stories for F. P.
Famous Players have purchased
from Frohman Amusement Corp.
screen rights to the following plays:
"The Conquest of Canaan," by
Booth Tarkington; "The Witching
Hour," by Augustus Thomas and
"Builder of Bridges," by Alfred Sut-
ro.
Other purchases are "A Celebrated
Case," "The Shulamite," and "The
Husbands of Edith" and "What
Happened to Jones" for Washburn
and Reid. The first two will be spe-
cials.
New Theater for Coney Island
A picture house to seat 1,200 and
to cost about $125,000 is planned for
Surf Ave. and 31st St., Coney Island
by R. Gordon.
The theater will be ready for the
summer crowds.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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arles C. Pettijohn was busy re-
ng congratulations yesterday
l< the arrival of a nine-pound
a boy to Mrs. Pettijohn.
' arlie was very happy and passed
'"' lid a goodly quantity of Adolph
I ir's Irish whiskey.
Censor Hearing at Boston
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ston — A second hearing on the
jsed censorship bill for Massa-
tts was held here yesterday
the industry well represented,
lumber of club women appeared
vor of the ordinance.
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At B'way Theaters
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The latter, as is usually the case,
drew a bundle of laughs. A Chris-
tie comedy, "License Applied For"
also registered well.
Hugo Jansen's "Powder-Puff Fol-
lies," a girl revue, is held over. "The
Sporting Duchess" followed. This
went along largely on its own mer-
its without much support from the
orchestra except the usual rapid tem-
po music in the race track scenes,
but got over with a matinee crowd
in fine shape. Much comment heard
on Alice Joyce's gowns.
Capitol
As usual the Capitol theater has
a large string of musical and nov-
elty features preceeding the exhibi-
tion of the headliner. Metro's "The
Right of Way." The condensed
opera is omitted this week but the
omission is only temporary and next
Sunday will see another one staged
as this form of entertainment has
proven popular at the big house. In
its stead there are a number of
vaudeville acts. These acts scored
pretty well but the Capitol crowds
are never warm to this type of en-
tertainment.
Nat Finston's orchestra renders
Tchaikowsky's sixth symphony
which would be appropriate ren-
dered immediately before the pic-
ture, although at the Capitol these
features were on the opposite ends
of the bill. Another musical num-
ber is "The Artist's Dream" which
utilizes a stage setting by Wenger
and which calls for the services of
a violinist, tenor and danseuse.
Aside from the feature the pictor-
ial part of the program includes the
second of the Flynn series of de-
tective stories, "The Five Dollar
Plate," which registered very well
and the Hy Mayer Travelaugh for
the week which went big owing to
its burlesque of New York's recent
blizzard. Localizing the program in
this respect always seems to go well
as Hy Mayer's previous work has
proven.
Rialto
Nothinof heavy is allowed to in-
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week, all the pictures and musical
numbers being of a light nature and
reflecting the atmosphere of the fea-
ture "Judy of Rogue's Harbor." This
seems to be the ideal type of bill
for a house like the Rialto as it
catches transients as well as cater-
ing to regular patrons. The over-
ture from Rossini's "Italiana in Al-
geria" a comic opera opens the bill
and this is followed by the Rialto
Magazine which alternates between
the spectacular and amusing topics.
Just previous to the feature Betty
Anderson, soprano, sings "Annie
Laurie." It fits admirably in this
position on the bill and creates the
right '"atmosphere" for the feature.
"Judy of Rogues' Harbor" made *
big hit with the matinee crowd,
composed mostly of women and
children. At its conclusion a trum-
peter played much of the crowd out
Refined, bright young woman,
expert negative and positive
film cutter is open for position
about March 8th. Best refer-
ences. Box DD c/o WID'S.
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the burlesque "Romeo and Ju
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Larkin to Stay Here
Mark Larkin will remain in
York in charge of Mayflower pu:
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Larkin was with Allan Dwan
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Thursday, March 4, 1920
Price 5 Cents
*U" Sues for $100,000
Iso Injunction to Restrain Ramms,
Inc. and Charles Abrams from
Disposing of Its Product
Universal filed in the Supreme
curt yesterday, ,a suit for $100,000
images and an injunction against
amnis, Inc. and Charles Abrams,
•esident, on the ground that the
tter has purchased from the Boston
change of Universal more than
X)0 reels of film which should have
en sold only in the Boston ter-
ory and that Ramms, Inc., is now
vertising the same for sale in New
Drk for European territory or any
rt of the United States in which
^y can be sold.
The complaint alleges that Uni-
rsal's only licensed distributor in
;w York is the Big U Fjlm Ex-
ange and that the defendants have
their possession more than 2,900
t\s of films which have been ob-
ned either through theft or
■'ough the violation of an express-
I contract. It is alleged that
irams, cither personally or in be-
!f of the Ramms Company, bought
;se films through J. M. Mullen in
ivember and December when Mul-
was president of the Columbia
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ichigan Exhibitors Meet To-day
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
'itroit — The Michigan Motion
lire Exhibitors Association will
'1 a meeting here to-day.
he league has launched an organ
ts own called the Michigan Ex-
tor.
Taylor Out of Inter-Ocean
fficial announcement was made
crday that John H. Taylor, man-
•^ director of Inter-Ocean Film
Ltd. of London is no longer
lected with that company,
lul H. Cromelin president of the
pany is still in London.
Blumenthal Sails Saturday
n Blumenthal, president of Ex-
and Import Film Co. sails for
York from the Havre, France
ad the "La France" on Saturday,
luled to reach New York about
•vij:h 14.
umenthal has been abroad for
months past.
Another Million
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ver, Del. — -Renco Film Co. is
itest film company to be chart-
here. Capitalization. $1,000,000.
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Vidor's first independent production for First National, "The Family
Honor."— Advt.
May Start Exchanges
Brockliss, Beck and Garrett All Go-
ing West — After Independents
The English capital, financing Gib-
raltar Pictures may start a series of
of exchanges in all key cities if such
a step is found necessary to insure
adequate distribution for Gibraltar
and additional product which is ex-
pected to be secured as a result of
the visits to the coast of Arthur Beck
and Sidney Garrett. The latter leaves
on Tuesday while Beck leaves a week
later.
J. Frank Brockliss of London is
due in this country about April 1.
He will leave for California immed-
iately to join Beck and Garrett where
independent producers are expected
to be lined up.
Ince Continues with Metro
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Lo.= Angeles — John Ince will no',
join the J. Parker Read, Jr. organi-
zation as first announced. Ince will
continue with Metro and plans to
start work on a new Alice Lake sub-
ject in a few days.
Tippett to Build
Plans Studio Here — Going to Coast
to Look Over Plants
John D. Tippett, head of Tippett
Prod of London, now in New York,
plans the erection of a studio in this
countr}-^ to house several producing
units.
Tippett, before coming to this
country arranged for the erection of
a studio in London and according
to his present plans will produce
both here and abroad.
He leaves for Los Angeles shortly
to look over various studios on the
coast.
Australian Deal Closed
Millard Johnson, New York repre-
sentative of Australasian Films, Ltd.,
stated yesterday the deal between
his company and J. C. Williamson
of Australia had been consummated.
As noted, in WID'S DAILY the
merger gives Australasian seven new
theaters which together with Aus-
tralasian's S3, gives the latter prac-
tical control on the island continent.
F. P. Buys 3 in 'Frisco
Deals Understood Closed for Califor-
nia, Portola and Imperial Theaters
All First Run Houses
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
San Francisco — H. D. H. Connick,
chairman of the finance committee of
Famous Players has closed negoti-
ations for the transfer of the Cali-
fornia, Portola and Imperial thea-
ters to the holdings of Famous Play-
ers-Lasky.
Local representatives of the com-
pany deny the purchase but the news
emanates from an unquestionable
source.
Connick is understood to be hur-
rying eastward to catch Adolph Zuk-
or's signature to the contracts be-
fore the latter leaves for Europe.
The transaction gives Famous
Players half of the first runs here
and is generally looked upon as be-
ing a further source of trouble for
independent operators.
The above mentioned theaters are
those conducted by Eugene H.
Roth and have been more or less
under control of Famous Players
interests for some time past, it i3
generally understood.
A determined effort was made to
talk to Adolph Zukor last night to
give the coast wire an official flavor
but Mr. Zukor could not be reached.
"Big 4" Get Comedy
United Artists — the "Big 4" — will
release Mack Sennett's latest com-
edy-feature "Down on the Farm."
The release date has been set for
April 25.
"Down on the Farm" is the first
feature to be made by Sennett since
"Yankee Doodle in Berlin" which
Sol Lesser state righted.
Plan Aid for Jersey Exhibitors
A luncheon will be held to-day at
the Astor at which will be present
a F. I. L. M. Club commitee headed
by Harry H. Buxbaum of Famous
Players, a number of Jersey exhibi-
tors and representatives of the Nat'l
Ass'n.
The question to be discussed will
be the Sunday opening situation in
Jersey and ways and means to aid
in the fight will be discussed.
Smith Going to Coast
Albert E. Smith, president of Vita-
graph leaves for California on Satur-
day.
Better BOOKING SYSTEMS.
Let SOLOMON help, he's wise.— Advt.
Thursday, March 4, 1920
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urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
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Business Manager.
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Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players - 69 11 72
Do, pfd 86 88 88
*Goldwyn 21 24 22
Loew's, Inc 26 26^ 26
Triangle -•- V^
United Pict. Prod. 10^ 10^ 10%
World Film 1
*No trading yesterday. Tuesday's
quotations.
Warner En Route West
Albert Warner,, one of the Warner
Brothers who have the American
and Canadian rights of the Selig ser-
ial, "The Lost City" has left for Los
Angeles to close the Pacific Coast
territory.
A Great Revival of
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With a new, com-
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publicity campaign
back of it.
FEATURING
Charlie Chaplin,
Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
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"U" Sues for $100,000
(.Continued pom, Page 1)
Film Exchange, Inc., in Boston,
which released "U" productions in
New England.
The plaintiff's contract was for the
New England states and it is alleged
that the defendant is trying to dis-
pose of the pictures here without the
plaintifif's authority and the sale was
made without the plaintiff's knowl-
edge. The complaint further alleges
that the defendant has advertised
these films for foreign countries and
that 500 reels have been sold and ex-
hibited in Louisiana, Ohio, Mexico,
Central South America, England,
France and Germany. Universal al-
leges that because of the war Eur-
ope is practically a virgin field and
to permit these films to be sold in
Germany at this time will cause
great damage to the plaintif? amount-
ing to at least $100,000.
Abrams, according to Harry Ber-
man, general sales manager of Uni-
versal, says that he bought 2,900 reels
from Mullen in November and De-
cember. James M. Sheen of Stanch-
field and Levey, attorneys for the
plaintiff claiins that Abrams said he
paid $4,500 on account of the pur-
chase price which Sheen understands
to be $10,000. Sheen says that Mul-
len has since left his position with
Columbia.
Harry Weinberger, attorney for
Ramms and Charles Abrams denied
all the allegations made by Universal
and stated that the action would be
contested at every point.
Film Service Bureau Formed
Leon Schlesinger and Joseph Miles
have formed the Film Service
Bureau, offices in the Leavitt Bldg.
The new organization will special-
ize in packing, shipping and export-
ing films, as well as title work in all
languages.
Radin Buys Out Tyrol
Matthias Radin has purchased the
stock held in Tyrad Pictures, Inc.,
by Jacques Tyrol and is now in
complete control of the company.
Famous Pictures Sales Co. will
handle the product in New York.
Larson and Ealand Here
T. E. Larson, of Tulsa, Okla. who
conducts an independent exchange
out that way is in New York as is
Tom Ealand, manager of the Miles
string of theaters in Michigan.
They are here to consult with
Equity on "The Forbidden Woinan."
At the Astor.
Barren on Trip
Charles W. Barrell, director of
motion picture activities for the
Western Electric Co. has left for the
Northern peninsula of Michigan and
the Canadian border of Minnesota to
secure scenes in the heart of the
white and red cedar pole country.
Representatives of the big lumber
organization controlling the forests
will accompany the motion picture
people to several of the camps which
have never before been visited by
outsiders in winter time. James J.
Goebel accompanies Barrell in charge
of photography.
Here's An Idea
Hugo Riesenfeld announces
"Good Spirits" week at the
Rialto beginning Sunday.
Every feature on the two hour
bill will be reminiscent of the
days when the army said "how"
and the barkeeper said "have
one on the house."
The feature will be Bryant
Washburn in "The Six Best
Cellars." A Prizma color pro-
duction showing how all the
famous drinks were concocted
will add to the woes of those
whose palates have memories.
An»d the musical numbers will
fizz along in the same airy way,
with a "Prince of Pilsen" over-
ture and drinking songs to fill
up.
Chamberlain, Service Manager
Fred V. Chamberlain, former spe-
cial representative with Famous
Players and later at the home office
has been made general service man-
ager in charge of the greater part
of the detail work existing between
exchanges and the executive offices.
Rio Opens To-Night
David V. Picker who operates a
chain of theaters in the Bronx and
upper Manhattan, will open his new,
Rio Theater- on Broadway at 159th
to 160th Sts. to-night with "The
Street Called Straight."
The Rio will be under the super-
vision of Picker with Francis A.
Mangan assisting.
Going Up
A very good idea may be gleaned
of what stage producers are asking
for the screen rights to their plays
from the report that William A.
Brady is asking $300,000 for "The
Man Who Came Back" and $60,000
for "Bought and Paid For." He has
been made an offer of $25,000 for the
latter, it is said.
A Cipher Left Out
A theatrical publication was re-
sponsible for the publication of the
report that the Anthony A. Brady
Estate of Albany had invested
$3,000,000 in Selznick Pictures Corp.
An official of the company stated
yesterday that it was too bad the
publication had eliminated a cipher;
that $30,000,000 might interest them,
but not three.
New Theater for Spiegel
Max Spiegel, Sol Brill and William
F. Raffcrty have purchased a triang-
ular plot of ground facing West 12th
St. Seventh and Greenwich Ave. on
Sheridan Square in Greenwich Vil-
lage upon which will be built a 2,500
seat theater. Work will be started
May 1 and it is hoped to have the
theater completed in about seven
months.
The policy has not as yet been
determined: Straight pictures or pic-
tures and vaudeville may be shown.
"Fair Women" Sold
"The Dream of Fair Women" has been
sold by M. W. Garsson, Foundation
Film Corp., to the Criterion Film Ex-
change of Atlanta, for North Carolina,
Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Ken-
tucky and Tennessee.
In the Courts
A judgment by default for $1,(
has been entered in the Supre:
Court in a suit of Samuel F. Bla^
man against Walter F. Niebuhr. 1
complaint alleged that the defend:
made notes for $1,543 payable at
American Cinema Corp. and also
ceived a loan of $60 which was
paid. The answer alleged that o
$817 was due but when the case ca
to trial no defence was made.
William Isensee has filed suit
the Supreme Court against the L(
Island Motion Picture Co. to cc
pel the corporation to issue
shares of its stock to him. He
leges in a complaint served on G
Mansert treasurer of the defend
at 266 Fulton Street, Jamaica, L,
that the defendant agreed to incre
its stock from $75,000 to $100,000
sell him 250 shares, which would' j
him a quarter interest, but after
stockholders had voted the incre
the officers refused to take the nd
sary steps to increase the capital
have refused to issue the stock
him.
Five suits for a total of $21l
paid for stock of the Paralta Plj
were filed in the Supreme C(J
yesterday against John E. DeA
by persons who say they bot|
Paralta stock on the promise of i
Wolf to buy it back from them|
what they paid less any dividf
received. The plaintiffs are Sarli
H. Marks, the estate of Juliu'5i'
Guinzbnrg, and Eleanor, Adolp
and Edv/in M. Guinzburg.
A summons has been filed it-
Supreme Court in a suit of N;
W. Wishik against the Films, Ir^
1482 Broadway, to recover $
The cause of the suit is not shi
Kassel Painting at the Broadw
Kassel, the artist has a lobby
play, consisting of 11 painting
The Powder-Puff Follies," at M
Broadway. One of these pain
said to be the largest that was
placed in any theater, is 5 x 20
Owing to its unusual size it a
to be hung in two sections.
In fairy lore the words
"Open sesame" unlocked
the doors to treasure
caves. In real life the
words "RITCHEY post-
ers" will do much the same
thing for the exhibitor.
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — While I. Bernstein,
.eduction manager of the National
ilm is in New York arranging for
|e sale of "The Kentucky Colonel"
place as general head of the
idios is being taken by Victor A.
ilty, assistant general manager.
Sdith Roberts has just finished
he Daring Duchess," a Universal
ture under the direction of Harry
anklin. She will begin work im-
diately on "Togs," a magazine
ry, and will be directed by Jack
rd.
larry Carey has just finished pro-
tion on "Bullet Proof," a John
iderick story. In the support are
jert McKim, J. Farrell MacDon-
Charles LeMoyne, Kathleen
Connor, Beatrice Burnham, Will
10, Robert McKenzie, Joel Har-
Fred Gamble and Captain An-
son.
GAUSMAN.
issy Fitz-Gerald of the Cissy
Gerald Film Corp., has just ar-
d from Los Angeles. She has
completed "America Thirst"
"■ "Cissy Invades Bohemia."
Virginia Men on Trip
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Richmond, Va. — John F. Pryor,
president of the Southern Amuse-
ment Co., Inc., which operates three
theaters in Danville and one in
Charlotte, N. C, is en route to the
coast with Will F. Snead and Gor-
don Tuggle. The party first visited
New Orleans and Hot Springs.
Purely a pleasure trip.
Gaumont Invents New Color Process
The March issue of La France will
carry an interesting article on a new
natural color process the invention
of Leon Gaumont, head of the
French producing company bearing
his name. The article explains in
full how Gaumont has succeeded in
overcoming obstacles which have
proven flaws in other color proces-
es, and adds that he intends to visit
here shortly to exhibit the results
he has achieved.
More Records
"Eyes of Youth," according to
Harry Reichenbach is playing its
fifth week at the Blue Mouse, Balti-
more. Two weeks were a previous
record, says Harry.
Also that "The Forbidden Wo-
man" did better business than "Eyes
of Youth" at the Kinema, Los An-
aeles.
FOR RENT— IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
Quarters for small film exchange. Two private offices.
Use of film and poster room. Seventh Floor of 729
Seventh Ave. For information call Bryant 9846 and
ask for Miss Rose.
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STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
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More Theaters for Black
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Rockland, Me. — Latest develop-
ments in the growth of the Black
theatrical interests are the entrance
of the circuit into Fort Kent and
Van Buren in Aroostook County.
A new theater to seat 2,000 will
be built in Taunton, Mass., and an-
other in Arctic, Rhode Island to
seat 1,200. Three more theaters have
been taken over in Connecticut.
By April, it is stated that the cir-
cuit will have more than $1,000,000
worth of new construction started.
Republic Omaha Exchange Opens
Omaha, Neb. — An exchange has
been opened by the Republic Film
Distributing Corp. at 1411 Harney
St., under the management of Mr.
Hill.
CHARLIE RAY
that champion hick player of the
screen was in the other day and
took hume a flock of records. Some
boy, that Charlie. I'll tell yon,
folks, we like your business.
Come on in and get acquainted.
Bill Richardson
RichardsonIs
607 West Seventh8treet
Victrolas and Grafanolas
Phone 64955 Opp. Robinson'!
Los Angeles, Calif.
129 7th Ave.
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Robertson-Cole Plans Foreign
Campaign
Robertson-Cole foreign depart-
ment plans an advertising, publicity
and exploitation campaign to stim-
aulate sales abroad and furnish an
added incentive for foreign buyers.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
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Putting It Over
Here is heiu a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiv »ver. Send
along your ideas. Let the tther
felloiu kneiv httu y»u cleaned
up.
During the time "Pollyanna," was
being presented in New York by
second run exhibitors, Macy's de-
partment store used the Pollyanna
idea in advertising some hosiery.
The copy read: "Hosiery displays
are quite the fashion during puddle
weather. As Pollyanna would have
it, 'You can even be glad of a bliz-
zard, 'cause the folks can see that
you wear silk stockings.' Polly-
anna would have lots of 'glad' rea-
sons if she had known our store.
For instance there are facts about
quality."
You will probably find it profit-
able arranging similar tie-ups with
stores in your vicinity.
Loew to Build Another
San Francisco, Cal. — Marcus Loew
will erect another new house, the site
and all other details to be announced
later. The Metropolitan costing
$2,000,000 and seating 3,600 is now in
the course of construction.
The Hippodrome has been leased
for 15 years for $1,000,000 by Loew's
Inc., Ackerman and Harris, and the
O'Dav Investment Co.
EDITOR
Reporter, rewrite man, realy
to consider live opening in pub-
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Watch for the opening Tre-
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which will specialize in the
developing of negatives and
first positives ONLY.
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Here and There
M. A. Chase, district manager for
Universal in the Middle West is in
New York for a few days. Getting
ready for "The Virgin of Stamboul."
William Howard, Tarkington Bak-
er's assistant in Universal City
leaves for the coast to-day. Has
been here for several days.
Albany Exchanges Form Club
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Local exchanges have
formed a F. I. L. M. Club.
Officers are C. R Halligan of Un-
iversal, president; J. E. Beck, Vita-
graph, vice-president; C. Walders,
Select, treasurer and B. M. Moran,
Pathe, secretary.
The club has contracted with the
Hoy Reporting Service of New
York to operate its credit bureau.
Henderson Opened
Henderson's in Coney Island
opened for the season with a coi
nation of pictures and vaudevilh
Klein Managing New Kingsto
Milton H. Klein, is now man;
of the New Kingston theater, K
ston and St. John's Place, Brool
Henschel With Pathe
Philadelphia — Charles Hens*
formerly with Famous Players in
territory is now branch managei
Pathe here.
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OL. XI, No. 64
Friday, March 5, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Split in Jersey
anley Introduces New Bill at Odds
With Measure Sponsored by
Charles Hespe
Somewhat of a clash developed
sterday at a meeting of northern
■sey exhibitors at the Astor when
became known that a new bill
d been introduced in the legisla-
re, sponsored by the Stanley Co.
Philadelphia and the Philadelphia
-.change Managers Asso. The
,sh developed when Dr. H. Charles
!spc who hail been working on
original bill which includes
rse racing and the like declared
t he felt himself "undermined."
-larry M. White, Goldwyn man-
r at Philadelphia, who was pres-
at the meeting which was pre-
ed over by Harry H. Buxbaum
Famous Players, stated that the
V bill had been drawn up by the
nley attorney and that the or-
lization's 122 theaters in the
iladelphia territory were solidly
back of it.
Vhite, who evidently was em-
vered to speak for the southern
:ion of the state stated that if
'pe's measure were adhered to
felt that the Stanley Co. and
southern exhibitors would with-
fr. White explained that the new
did not include horse racing
prize fighting only films, con-
s and baseball. He stated that
senators in Trenton were lined
in favor of this measure and
the Governor himself opposed
pe's bill.
lada Cowan an Independent
.1 (Special to WID'8 DAILY)
la ollywood, Calif. — Sada Cowan,
iKiU or and playwright and for the
^^pa year scenario writer for C. B.
W. C. De Mille has resigned
position at Lasky's and opened
5fl 's in the Markham Building, as
1 e lance scenarioist. Miss Cow-
eceived her first commission
Brentwood and is putting in-
•enario form an original story,
ring Zazu Pitts, under Henry
i^cjer's direction. The working title
he Little Widow."
Jan]
lie
I
m
ire
to
fej
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Sullivan Due Here
Gardner Sullivan will be in
York within a fortnight,
livan leaves for Europe on a
Df the world about April 10 and
ds talking over a proposed
with Glaum before embarking.
"Hide me quick! If they catch me they will hang me." From King W.
Vidor's, "The Family Honor," a First National Attraction. — Advt.
Financiers in Canadian Company
{Special to WID'8 DAILY)
Montreal — Famous Players Can-
adian Corp. which was formed re-
cently to build and acquire a chain
of theaters in the Dominion will
be capitalized at $15,000,000, it is
expected.
Several influential men are inter-
ested in the new company, notably.
Sir Herbert Holt, president of the
Royal Bank of Canada, W. D. Ross,
director. Bank of Nova Scotia, and
I. W. Killam, president, Royal Se-
curities Corp.
It is understood that $4,000,000
will be offered to the public in a
bond issue. The preferred and com-
mon stocks are expected to be listed
on both the local and Toronto ex-
changes.
Powers Due To-day
P. A. Powers of Universal is due
in town to-day from the coast.
Who's Who" Started
A new enterprise is announced by
the Cinema Press Association, Inc.:
the publication of an annual illus-
trated volume: "Who's Who in
Motion Pictures."
It has the endorsement of the
National Association and the M. P.
D. A.
Its Board of Governors is made
up of Adolph Zukor, J. D. Williams,
Norma Talmadge; " Paul
Kelley; James Vincent, Benedict M.
Green, president International Press,
Ltd. Counsel for the company is
Henry O. Falk. Offices at 141 W.
45th St. The publication plans to
fill the place in the picture world
already filled in the world of states-
manship, letters, art, and industry
by "Who's Who in America."
Lane in Florida
Tamar Lane, production manager
of Character Picture has left New
York for Florida.
Zukor Sails Monday
Imperator's Start Held Up— Will
Be Away About Six Weeks — Gen-
eral Inspection Tour
Adolph Zukor, of Famous Players
leaves for England on Monday
aboard the Imperator which was
originally scheduled to sail to-mor-
row.
Zukor will be away about six
weeks during which time he will
inspect distributing facilities and the
studio in England.
Connick Returns
H. D. H. Connick, chairman of the
finance committee of Famous Play-
ers returned from California yester-
day.
It is understood that while in San
Francisco, Mr. Connick arranged
for the purchase of the California,
Portola and Imperial theaters for
Famous Players.
Quimby Leaves for Coast
Fred C. Quimby, general manager
of Associated Exhibitors, Inc. left
for California yesterday.
Crandall Goes West
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Washington — Harry Crandall, well
known exhibitor and an important
member of Associated Exhibitors
has left for California, stopping off
at Yellowstone Park which he has
never seen. He will then join F. C.
Quimby of New York and journey
with him to the Coast.
Jans Officials on Tour
Herman F. Jans, president and F.
E. Backer, general sales manager of
Jans Pictures Inc., leave Monday for
a trip through the West. jl
Kane Takes Larger Quarters
.\rthur S. Kane Pictures Corp. has
leased new quarters in the National
Association Building which is rapid-
ly nearing completion at 21-31 W.
43d St.
Garsson in New Company
(By H^ire to fVID'S DAILY)
Albany — The Fine Arts Pictures,
Inc. has been formed with a capital-
ization of $500,000.
Stockholders are Murray W. Gars-
son, Rene Silz and Paul Fichet.
Murray W^. Garsson is connected
with the Foundation Film Corp.,
distributor of "The Blindness of
Youth" and "The Dream of Fair
Women."
States Rieht Selling.
Let SOLOMON help, he's wise— Adrt.
Friday, March 5, 1920
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Vol. XI No. 64 Friday, March 5, 1920 Price 5 Cente
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folki,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage free) United States, Outside
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Subscribers should remit with order
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1503.
Chicago representatiyes— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicage, III.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players - 12 733-4 li
Do, pfd 87^ 881^ 88
*Goldwyn 21 24 22
Loew's. Inc 263^ 28 273^
Trian£?le -.- V2.
United Pict. Prod. 11 \2-yi 12^
World Film 1
*No trading yesterday. Tuesday's
quotations.
Cohn With Shurtieff
Sam W. B. Cohn, formerly on the
staff of the Realart exploitation
men has been signed by C. E. Shurt-
ieff, Inc. to handle publicity on the
Jack London productions.
A Great Revival of
"TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
With a new, com-
plete and stupend-
ous advertising and
publicity campaign
back of it.
FEATURING
Charlie Chaplin,
Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
TOWER FILM
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Guts and Flashes
Harry T. Morey's next Vitagraph
feature will be "The Sea Rider" by
Harry Dittmar.
Thurston Hall is appearing in "The
Prince of Pines" a new Selznick pro-
duction now being made.
Thomas Carrigan will appear op-
posite Pearl White in "The Tiger's
Cuff."
George Fitzmaurice and his wife
Ouida Bergere have been placed un-
der a contract with Famous Play-
ers.
Rose Shulsinger, personal repre-
sentative of Marion Davies is back
at her desk after an illness of sev-
eral weeks.
Warner Oland, has returned from
the coast and will support Juanita
Hansen in "The Mad Talon," for
George B. Setiz.
Cleveland Manager Named
Cleveland, O.— H. J. Roberts, for-
merly sales manager of Fox Film
in New York stopped at Cleveland
last week from the coast, to estab-
lish Cleveland offices of Special Pic-
tures Corp., of which he is general
manager.
Frank H. Marshall, former special
representative for Triangle in the
middle west, will return in the cap-
acity of branch inanager.
Allen Buys "Tex" Series
Arrow Film report ssale of the 12 five-
reel detective features entitled "Tex,
Rlucldator of Mysteries," to L. H. Allen
for the following foreign territories:
^lexico. Cuba. Porto Rico, San Domingo,
Venezuela, Central America, Panama,
Canal Zone, Argentine, Uruguay, Para-
guay, Chili. Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Italy,
Spain, Portugal. India, Burma, Ceylon,
China. Japan, Straits Settlements. Dutch
East Indies, Philippine Islands, Turkey,
•Mesepotamia, Egypt and Syria.
Irene Boyle is supporting George
Walsh in "The Dead-line for Fox.
Territory Sold on "Tlllie"
Tower Film Corp. announced following
territories sold for, "Tillie's Punctured
Romance"
New York north of Westchester Co., to
Cardiner Syndicate. Buffalo; Western
Penn. and Southern New .Tersey to Twen-
tieth Century Film Co., Philadelphia; N.
C. S. C Ga., Fla.. Ala. and Tenn.
to M. A. Liclitman. Atlanta ; Wisconsin.
to Wisconsin Film Corp.. Milwaukee.
We Are Experts
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Samuelson Active
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Hollywood, Cal. — Three impor'
ant features have been started
the G. B. Samuelson studios. Ut
der Mr. Samuelson's personal
rection Madge T(itheridge, C.
Hallard and Campbell Collan wi
appear in a screen adaptation
"David and Jonathan." Fred Lerc
Granville is directing Peggy Hylar
in "Desert Dreamers," and Alexa;
der C. Butler is at work on a scre(
offering from the pen of Mr. Sar
uelson, but which has not yet be<
definitely titled.
The cast and studio staff of t!
Frohman Amusement Corp. is
Jacksonville, to complete the last fi
episodes of the serial, "The;
visible Ray."
It is when he counts the
box office receipts that the
exhibitor really appreci-
ates RITCHEY posters!
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Friday, March 5, 1920
In the Courts
illard H. France & Co., conduct-
a storage warehouse, have filed
in the Supreme Court against
Dalton Enterprises Co. to re-
r $2,379 for the storage of prop-
The papers were served on
ie Dressier at a Brooklyn thea-
alter F. McCaleb, historian and
or of the book, "The Aaron Burr
ipiracyj" has filed suit in the Su-
le Court against the Frohman
sement Corp. and the Metro
ires which produced and exhib-
My Own United States" by An-
Paul Kelly, for $200,000 be-
of damage to his reputation as
3r of the book.
Pearson & Co. have filed suit in
Supreme Court against Louis
on and Sherman S. Krellberg
)10,000 damages for breach of
act. The complaint alleges that
efendants sold the plaintiffs the
to exhibit the "Second Frances
Serial" in Australia, the East
s. China, Japan and the Philip-
for $13,900 and after the plain-
id paid $5,000 down the defend-
refuscd to carry out the agree-
Switch Release to Republic '
"Tlie Great Shadow" with Tyrone
Power has been switched from a
Select to a Republic release.
Other releases listed by Republic'
for exhibition shortly include "Play-
things of Love" with Grace Davi-
son and Montagu Love and "Just
Outside the Door" with Edith Hal-
lor.
Republic has estalilishcd a short
reel department under supervision of
George Ames former manager for
Pathc in Philadephia.
Wray Physioc With Selznick
Wray Physioc has been recently
engaged by Selznick to produce a
special Oriental production: "Con-
tent"— as conceived by Herbert
Kaufman. The entire production
will be played by Chinese.
:ar Apfel had filed suit in the
:me Court against the Cameo
liters Corp. for $5,000. The
Sjlaint alleges that on Nov. 29
$^the parties agreed that the
aiiff would be employed as di-
d- of a film and would get $5,000
services. The plaintiff and
^.mt were to agree on story
used and the defendant was
i'.ke the picture but refused to
iril out the agreement after a
orl had been chosen.
he Scarlet Dragon" Next
ter Park and Edward White-
announce that "The Scarlet
in" is the title of the produc-
o follow "Empty Arms."
ard King Bradley wrote the
and continuity. Frank Reicher
;d, and Gail Kane, Thurston
J. Herbert Frank, Ted Lewis
s Jazz Band and Mile. Dazie
few of the celebrities who ap-
n the cast.
No Connection With Gaumont
Gaumont has issued the following
statement: —
"It has been brought to the atten-
tion of the Gaumont Co. that Joseph
Mattingly and B. O. Mattingly, are
posing on the Pacific Coast as rep-
resentatives of the Gaumont Co.
"We desire to "inform the trade
that the two persons above mention-
ed are not in the employ of the Gau-
mont Co. nor have they the right
to pose as representatives of this
company/^
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THE VERY IDEA"
of forgetting to make space on the booking calendar for this
TAYLOR HOLMES
picture is enough to make the wise exhibitor shudder.
A big New York stage comedy success written by William LeBaron for William Collier.
To make a hit in. And it more than fulfilled expectations. You have to use a split-
second watch to catch the interval between laughs.
The giggles drop all around you, like hail-stones.
It's as full of chuckles as a barber is of conversation.
Six reels of celluloid hilarity.
If you can laugh painlessly, ask the
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Putting It Over
Here it hanu a brother exhib-
itor put his sheix) tver. Send
along ysur ideas. Let the »ther
fellow kntvj h»<w y»u cleaned
up.
Dayton, O.— W. K. Mathews, pub-
licity man for Charles Cross' Col-
umbia, prior to the opening- of Lio-
nel Barrymore in "The Copperhead,"
secured the support of the schools,
churches and patriotic organiza-
tions. He had a special showing of
the picture, at which 25 leading citi-
zens were present and then got
them to make statements which he
used in the Dayton Journal as news
matter. In Columbus, the produc-
tion seicured the support of the^
American Legion and clergy and in
Sell Dooley Comedies
The Johnny Dooley comedies have
been disposed of by Tyrad to Arrow
Photoplays of Denver for Colorado,
New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah and
the southern portion of Idaho.
Yost, S. R. S., Steiner, M. and S.
and the Picker Circuit have all
booked them.
Cohen to Build in Chicopee
Chicopee, Mass. — William Cohen
who recently acquired a site on
Springfield St. plans the erection of
a $100,000 house.
Shelbyville, Ind., it was made the
center of the Lincoln Day celebra-
tion of Victory Post, No. 7 Ameri-
can Legion. One newspaper boosted
the production as a patriotic duty.
Judgments Filed
A judgment to recover $340.76 has
been filed against the American Cin-
ema Corp. by M. J. Wohl and Co.,
Inc.
Other judgments include: S. P.
Blackman against Waller F. Nie-
buhr, for $1,611.42; H. A. Samwick
against George E. Kann for $50.64;
Gray Seal Prod., Inc., against Sam-
uel L. Robinson for $2,215.87; Amer-
ican Newspaper Pub. Assn., Inc.
against George H. Proctor for
$275.02.
Agnes Christine Johnston, Incc
scenario stafif, will shortly leave for
New York.
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OL. XI. NO. 65
Saturday, March 6, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Production
hat It Will Mean to the Coming
Season — As Viewed by J. Parker
Read, Jr.
What of production for the com-
f year, beginning next Septem-
, was asked of>J. Parker Read,
At. Read is here with Thomas H.
e witb reference to the affairs of
Associated Producers and as
leral manager of the Ince organ-
on and also in connection with
own production. He is now pro-
:ing with Louise Glaum and Ho-
t Bosworth as his stars.
I believe," said Mr. Read, "that
coming year will find some in-
sting and material changes from
production end of the business,
of us have come to the reali-
on that fewer, and we hope, bet-
productions must be the rule.
: only the large producing or-
izations, but the individual pro-
ers have been compelled to re-
! the necessity of this move,
e my own case for instance,
n I only had one star. Miss
ini, to consider. When I started
I'ear ago I was firmly con-
ed that I could produce seven
.ires a year. Then I had to wake
nd realize that possibly six was
limit, and to-day I know that if
rn out four good ones I am do-
tYil about as much as can be ex-
'ed, and four good productions
'Hlbring in a great deal more rev-
ulf, to all parties concerned,, pro-
r, exhibitor and distributor, than
)f a less valuable make,
here is a very good reason for
It takes time to do every-
r. To-day competition is keen-
Wan ever before. There was a
Ha few years ago when in cast-
Bor instance, we would say that
Btanted a certain man or woman
{Continued on Page 4)
Republic to Move
Jjublic Distributing will move
lecutive headquarters from the
'^t Bldg. to 729 Seventh Ave.
r. new quarters will be on the
o^ccupied by the Select-Selznick
\ New York exchange will rc-
J'an 46th St. where it is now.
^ot to Invade Australia
fjlwyn has definitely abandoned
■ leme to establish its own of-
Si Australia and A. L. Aaaron-
' I 'ho was scheduled to take
gl of the project has assumed
■'lis former position as western
rial manager.
s now en route to Los Ang-
] take up again his old duties.
"I'll take that grocer's job now and make good." King W. Vidor's first
independently directed picture for First National, "The Family Honor."
Advt.
Decry Exchange Rate
Canadians Urged to Buy British
Films and Avoid Monetary Losses
{Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Toronto — The Canadian Moving
Picture Digest's Montreal corres-
pondent says: —
"Exchange rates have told a sad
story among the Montreal ex-
changes. The price of American pro-'
ductions is now up so high with a
17 per cent, premium that they are
almost prohibitive, allowing a nar-
row margin of profit for either ex-
hibitor or exchange man.
"Now is the time to get busy on
British productions which do not
cost anything like so much and have
the exchange working the other way
in favor of Canadians."
Independent producers seem to be
of the opinion that Canadians have
no way out of the situation and that
they will have to continue the pur-
chase of American pictures.
One man stated that Canadians do
not like British productions any
more than the average individual in
this country.
Zukor Re-elected
Others Returned to Office — Divi-
dend Declared
Adolph Zukor was re-elected nres-
ident, and other officers \ ■ re-
elected for the regular ne year
terms at the organization w- ti:.g of
the directors of the Fame ' laj'ers-
Lasky, held Thursday.
Jesse L. Lasky was re-elected
director-general.
Other officers re-elected are as
follows: Vice president. Frank A.
Garbutt; treasurer, Arthur S. Friend;
secretary, Elek John Ludvigh; as-
sistant treasurers, Emil E. Shauer
and Eugene Zukor; assistant secre-
taries, Ralph A. Kohn, Frank May-
er and L. S. Wicker.
The board declared the regular
quarterly dividend of $2 a share on
common stock payable April 1 to
stockholders of record March 16.
Associated Productb's Distribution
An important announcement is ex-
pected to be made before Monday
regarding the distribution of the As-
sociated Producers product.
Famous Plans
Outlined for Coming Season by
Adolph Zukor Before Sailing
for Europe
Famous Players plans for the
coming season were made known
yesterday by Adolph Zukor in a
statement issued prior to his sailing
for Europe.
In the statement Mr. Zukor an-
nounced that only big features
would be made for the coming sea-
son by Famous, limiting production
to 100 features. He furnished a list
of houses which will play long, ex-
tended runs, and added that 2,200
houses are playing their productions
on a percentage basis. National ad-
vertising will be continued, he said,
and he predicted that Famous would
have 50 exchanges before long, in
this country. He furnished a list
of Paramount productions to be re-
leased and added that Sir James M.
Barrie was not only writing a special
story for Parainount, but that they
owned "Peter Pan" as well as other
Barrie features. Present daj' stage
successes owned for pictures were
also named.
In part Mr. Zukor said:
I am IPMving for Europe in a most con-
tPiiteil frame of mind for I believe the
Famous Players- Ijasky Corp. is now
ready to meet the demands of what I
am confident will be the most prosper-
ous year that motion picture exhibitors
ever IVavp enjoyed.
Tt will be a year of unprecedented
profit for theaters that can supply
the iiublif's rapidly increasing demand
for yenuinely fine motion pictures. Suc-
cess, in turn, uill come to the producers
■>-ho best can furnish these theaters with
the quality of product, weelc after
week, that these theaters must have.
There is no profit in poor pictures nor in
poor theaters.
The production dejiartment is capable
of turning out 200 feature pictures a
vear. if made on the ordinary produc-
tion schedule, but will make only half
that number. We shall make uothinsr hut
bis pictures. Many theaters are being
converteil into long run houses, dedi-
cated entirely to the showing of our
best pictures at higher prices for en-
gagements of weeks and months. Among
these are Phil Cleichman's Rroadway-
Strand in Detroit: Marcus I>oew'.s Euclid
in Cleveland: (Jrauman's Rialto in TiOs
Angeles: Tom Moore's Garden in Wash-
ington : Bernard Pepkin's Wizard in
Baltimore: .Jacob Ijourie's Park in Bos-
ton: Spyros Skouras West End I.yric in
St. Ijouis: Jones. Linick and Scnaeirer's
{Continued on Page 2)
All Set for Utica
Three special cars will convey the
New York delegation to the Utica
convention of the State League
which opens Tuesday.
A nuinber of state officials will
speak at the convention. Gail Kane
will be one of the stars present.
Pep and Personality.
SOLOMON'S stuff has it, he's wise.-.-Advt.
Saturday, March 6, 1920
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked.
Sale.
Famous Players .. 73 73%
73
Do, pfd 88K 89^4
S9y2
*Goldwyn 21 24
21
*Loew's, Inc 26^ 28
2^3/4
Triangle
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12^4
World Film
1
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Chester to Leave for Coast
C. L. Chester will leave for the
coast early next week. He plans to
be there by March 14, to supervise
productions.
A Great Revival of
"TILLIE'S
PUNCTURED
ROMANCE"
With a new, com-
plete and stupend-
ous advertising and
publicity campaign
back of it.
FEATURING
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Marie Dressier,
Mabel Normand,
Chester Conklin,
Mack Swain.
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Famous Plans
(Continued from Page 1)
Randolph in Chicago; the Stanley Bootc-
ing Company's Stanley Theater In Phil-
adelphia; Frank Newman's Royal in
Kansas City ; George Carpenter's Para-
mount-Empress in Salt La«ce city; Kalpn
Thayer's Rialto in New Haven; Hulsey's
Queen Theater in Dallas and Houston ;
Hulsey's Palace in Fort Worth; J. A.
Partington's Imperial in San Francrsco ;
Southern Enterprises' Rialto in Atlanta,
Ellison and Greaves theaters in Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The Cri-
terion Theater in New York City will
soon be converted into theater for long
run showings of Paramount-Artcraft pic-
tures with presentations arranged by
Hugo Riesenfield.
Hundreds of theaters are making per-
manent arrangements to depend upon
Paramount Artcraft pictures for the
back-bone of their programs. More
than 2.200 theaters are playing our pro-
ductions on a percentage basis, realiz-
ing that the percentage is the mosr
equitable plan for film rental. The per-
centage system guarantees that the ex-
hibitor shall never over-pay for a pro-
duction as well as that he shall not
under-pay.
Our national advertising will be con-
tinued. This advertising is insurance to
every holder of Paramount Artcraft
franchise.
We shall soon add exchanges in tn-
dianapolis and in Albany, making a to-
tal of 30 Exchanges. It will not be long
l3efore this number will be increased to
perhaps .50 exchanges. Our supply of
material for production is unlimited.
Sir James M. Barrie is writing a story,
as yet unnamed for a Paramount Art-
craft picture. W^e also own his "Peter
Pan," "The Little Minister," and "What
Every Woman Knows." Production work
will begin this spring with Marie Corel-
li's famous story, "The Sorrows of Sat-
an."
Empty Arms
Empty Arms
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Arms
Empty
Empty Arms
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STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
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No. 19
ATHENS, GREECE. — "When
meets Greek" — sailors of the C S.
Pittsburgh get a, glimpse of by
days^ as they visit the ruins of the
ous Greek Acropolis.
BROOKLYN, N. Y.— Ex-German
sinks at pier. S. S. Moccasin overt
at moorings, as cocks are opened du
some unknown reason.
A REVIEW OF EVENTS IN GR3
BRITAIN. — Paisley — Former Premier
■luith is elected to Parliament as
al candidate, after a campaign of
tional interest.
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS.— Wa
— Coal-shovelers in the British Wesi
dies — only ladies need apply. .The;
tile same work as men-folk, though
have no vote — as yet.
IN THE LIMELIGHT.— New J«
3^2% beer bill a law. Governor Edw
ollicially authorizes the manufactui
3. .5 l»eer in New Jersey.
HAVANA, CUBA.— Turf season
height in Cuba. Society folk and
ifans witness race of swiftest steed
tlie island, at Oriental Park.
DOORN, HOLLAND.— Ex-Kaiseir
new "home." Wilhelm tires of hif
ile in Amerongen, and selects an old
vent as his next prison-home-
barbed wire fence.
Castle of Count Bentick at Ameroi
1 where Ex-Kaiser lives at presen
striottest decision
The wood the Ex-Kaiser choppet
the villagers, but the royal Wood-(
1 per himself simply WOODEN'T p<
NEGAIINEE, MICH.— Over the cli
skis I Daredevils on narrow ru:
perform thrilling leaps at city's
Winter Carnival.
ON THE ATLANTIC— Uncle
undersea boats take a little exerci
part of the Atlantic fleet maneuveri
always pays to keep in trim.
tod
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Comedy Series Started
Three of a series of 12 coir
have been completed by the
Jacobson Enterprises on the
Nine more are planned during
year.
This is the unit in which
Kempner is interested.
(To transmute ?Ie(ad intt
gold has never yet bee
done, — but from RIT| '
CHEY posters the exhib
tor can always coin mone;
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Saturday, March 6, 1920
TORCHY COMEDIES BIG HIT
Take it from Daily Press Reviews — Trade Papers and Public, who applauded the picture at the New
York Strand.
Sewell Ford's famous comic stories in picture form received the universal commendation of all.
Johnny
Hines
the
comedy
find
of the
year.
Playing
Brooklyn
Strand
all
next
week
at
top
prices
for
two-reeler
PHOTOPLAY
EDITIONS
of all books will
be published illus-
trated by stills
from the picture.
This insures book
dealers window
displays through-
out the country.
A few selling points behind the best two reelers ever produced.
Newspapers Now Publishing TEN RK^ IVKWS-
SEWELI. FOBD-S "Torchy" Stories YEARS ADVERTISING PAPER TIEUP
Circulation , , . , , _, —^
«ii 111- B-„«. T-^ QQoi? — behind the Sewell Ford ^ , , ,
Philadelphia Press, Pa 93,312 i ox ■ C\\TRr r>nf VinnHrpH
Buffalo Times, N. ¥ 59,346 Torchv StOHeS. VJVCr VUC IIUIIUICU
Louisville Herald, Ky 61,769 -^ , . ,
Utlea Saturday Globe, N. Y. .. 100,000 TllCSC StoHeS haVC been t)lg tteWSpapCrS naVC
Pittsburg Gazette-Times, Pa... 91,244 i • i i i- r i .
Minneapolis Journal, Minn 104,091 pleaSlHg the pUbllC lOr ten CXPrCSSCd intCrCSt in
Boston Post, Mass 354,725 vpars in tVip larcrpct mptrn ^
Baltimore American, Md 89,694 jears m tnc largest metro- nrpcpntino- "Tnrrbv"
Toledo Times, Ohio 84,000 DoUtan dailicS JJH-3V.,ll llllg J. uiv^iij
Washington Star, D. C 97,334 ^ ' rnrnprliVc I'n tJiPi'r
Evansviiie Journal-News, ind... 16,122 Their popularity is cvidcnced comeaies in tneir
Saginaw News-Courier, Mich.. 23,694 , '^ . ^ , , v,v,vi _
Springfield Union, Mass 39,733 bv the fact that they are HOW particular territory
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Tex. 64,710 • i-U 1
Muscatine Journal, la 10,000 appearing evcry otner weeK j Yi conjunction
Anaconda standard, Mont 15.333 in 23 magazine SCCtlonS .. , . ,
Spokane Spokesman Review, => 1X71 th 11 C flnrl in OH-
Wash 57,115 cvcry Other wcek. wuu us diiu in du
AVheeling News, W. Va 17,550 j-.- ,
Washington News, Pa 4,100 They havc been oublished in aition to running
Salt Lake Tribune, Utah 62,839 i_ i r • iv i ^i • • i,
Dayton News, Ohio 36,651 book torm in 7 volumcs, the Stones serially give
Dayton Sun, Ohio . 28,217 neWCSt book— jUSt OUt "Tor- ,, ,-, '. J-
Vancouver Sun, Canada 126,375 .iv,..v,^.. i^^^i». j^^y.^^^,. ^ ^i fhp pvlilhitnr /77 r-
Edmondton Journal, Canada .. 17,238 chy & Vee IS On all the neW- CJ^niuiLUl u li
1,574.767 stands and book stalls. play space.
The market needs this kind of riotous yet classy two reelers
Distribution Announced Next Week
MASTER FILMS Inc.
Charles C. Burr, Pres.
133-135-137 W. 44th St., N. Y. C. Bryant 6903-4-5
Saturday, March 6, 1920
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Production
(Continued from Page 1)
to play a certain part. If we could
not obtain the service of that individ-
ual at that particular time, we took
someone else and were happy. To-
day the casting of productions that
are supposed to be worth while means
that we want certain specific individ-
uals of certain definite types and
we will not waive and take what
we can get, but instead wait until
we can obtain the service of that
particular individual even though the
time lapsing is several weeks, mean-
while we try to shoot some other
part of the production awaiting the
arrival of the particular individual.
Sometimes even this cannot be done
and the consequent delay follows.
"Then as to stories. We are fac-
ing the situation where the obtain-
ing of stories and good material be-
comes more and more difficult. How
much time does it take to select one
possibla story, fromi, let us 'say,
one hundred scripts oflFered. Fig-
ure it out and you can easily see
how difficult that end of it becomes.
I have not included any of the other
difficulties which enter into produc-
tion."
Mr. Read pointed out that it was
his belief that the problems of few-
er productions was going to weigh
automatically upon the exhibitor and
that the exhibitor would be com-
pelled to find ways and means by
which he could extend the length of
his showing. "If," said Mr. Read,
"producers carry out the program
as planned for the coming year, the
chances are that we will have ap-
proximately SO per cent less pro-
ductions offered than heretofore.
Take Mr. Ince as an example. His
various producing units have turned
out somewhere in the neighborhood
of 35 productions and I doubt very
much if his total productions for a
year for Associated Producers will
be more than 10 perhaps 12 at the
best."
Mr. Read said it should not be
overlooked that intensified exploita-
tion, publicity and real showman-
ship will come in for their own vm-
der the new basis which September
exact.
wi
Famous Purchases
"A Full House," Fred Jackson's
farce has been purchased by Famous
Players-Lasky as a starring vehicle
for Bryant Washburn.
"A Winter Citv Favorite," by
Charles Belmont Davis, brother of
the late Richard Harding Davis, is
to be made with Dorothy Dalton.
Promoter Arrested
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — H. Johnny Wolf,
who says he's director-general of
"Unisystem" productions has been
charged with taking $500 from a Jap
on a promise to make the latter a
star in a five-reel thriller
Buxbaum Guest of Honor
Harry H. Buxbaum, in charge of
the local Famous Players exchange
was the guest of honor at a dinner
given to him last night at Reisen-
weber's by the sales force of the ex-
change.
Gallup in Town
H. S. Gallup, general manager of
the Delft Theaters, Inc., operating
theaters in Marquette, Escanaba and
Munising, Mich, is in town on a
visit.
Mr. Gallup says things are running
along in great shape in his territory.
He has taken over the New Strand
at Escanaba.
O'Brien Due To-night
Dennis F. O'Brien, of O'Brien,
Malevinsky and Driscoll, prominent
film and theatrical attorneys is due
in town to-night from California
where he has been on business.
Syd Chaplin Here
Sydney Chaplin arrived in New
York yesterday for a short stay. He
has with him a print of "One Hun-
dred Million" his first comedy for
Famous Players. Stopping at the
Claridge.
Another "Torchy" Comedy in Work
Another "Torchy" comedy has
been put in production. Working
title will be "A Knight for a Night."
The incidents contained in this com-
edy of the Torchy series are based
mainly on the story "A Whirl With
Kazedky."
Several of the largest distributing
companies have made offers to dis-
tribute the series, but as yet C. C.
Burr has not definitely decided.
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Keller Leaves Robertson-Cole
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
St. Louis — Fred A. Keller, has re-
signed as manager of the Robertson-
Cole Dist. Corp.
As yet. Keller has made no definite
plans for the future.
Albany — Vivian Martin Pictu
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)L. XI. NO. 66
ew Mid-West Chains
siness Interests in Omaha and
Jebraska Turn to Film Industry
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
|)maha, Neh. — Speculation in thc
sperous middle west has turned
m oil wells, farm land and auto-
bile tire factories to the motion
[ture theater.
I know of 40 fairly prominent
taters in Iowa and Nebraska that
e changed hands within the last
be_ months," said Sidney Meyers,
lager of the Fox exchange. Oth-
exchange men frankly place the
nber of changes at at least 100
several said it would be ea = i''r
furnish a list of theaters that
e not changed owners than it
lid be to record those that have
iti sold.
ilm men are watching the situa-
with frank interest. They think
pells improvement for the thc-
situation in their territory. For
s Iowa and Nebraska small
ns have muddled along, many of
n with made-over stores, and
t of the others with "opera
ses' altered, or a small house
|i a timidly ornamental front nnd
; else. Hopes are expressed th-^t
era of speculation wll devc'rp
a wave of new building activ';-
The speculation movement 's
more than four months old and
(ars to be just starting. No one
venture a guess as to when it
ably will end.
:hibitors, most of whom have
ded along for several years, hop-
for better days, have not sold
houses in order that they might
the business. The financial in-
iment in almost every case was
trong they felt they could not
d to refuse it. These sold-out
'jitors plan to reopen elsewhere,
men attribute the specula-
in theaters to two things:
,did, profit making business,
the building up of strings of
;s. The third element of spec-
m — buying at the present price
the expectation of selling at a
;|; higher price — is based upon
resent and future prosperity of
jsiness, and upon the hope that
ouse will be demanded at a
lari .your-own price by some syn-
lic: .
• B iness was never more pros-
M% in Iowa and Nebraska. The
M
t
iro
as, heretofore not considered
^imising field, are also more
;rous than ever before. In-
'^^ d admission prices a re an-
ed here and there constantly,
'1 It a falling ofif in business. Ex-
(Continued on Page 4)
^AUTHORIT
;-^^;^'v^^,
Monday, March 8, 1920
Price 5 Cents
"No one loves me," she sighed. . "O .i, ucn t ta> tnat," saiJ tiie bashful
suitor, ''God loves you." — King W. Vidor's, "The Family Honor," a
First National attraction. — Advt.
Universal in New Court Actions
Stanchfield and Levy, acting for
Universal have served summonses
on John D. Tippett of Tippett Prod.
London, and Maurice Grcenhill. Mr.
Tippett was served at the Astor.
Summonses were also served on
the Vanderbilt Prod. Co., Carle Carl-
ton and Edith Day.
Stanchfield and Levy refused to
discuss the matter on Saturday.
Fairbanks Injured
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Douglas Fairbanks
has returned here from Holbrook,
Ari^., where he broke the forefinger
of his right hand and was painfully
bruised.
He was taking scenes for a new
production.
Peavey Leaves Famous Players
Omaha, Neb. — C. L. Peavey,
branch manager for Famous Play-
ers has resigned to become local
manager for Robertson-Cole
He is succeeded by Paul J. Swift.
Joe Lee Back
Joe Lee ,of Educational Films, is
back in town after a trip through
the South and Middle West.
Frohman Stock Increase Granted
(By fVire to IFID'S DAILY)
Albany — An increase in the capital
stock of the Frohman Amusement
Corp of New York from $500,000
to $1,000,000 has been authorized.
Jersey Hearing To-day
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Trenton, N. J. — Film representa-
tives will be granted a public hear-
ing to-day before the Senate Judici-
ary Committee to-day.
This is the bill which provides lo-
cal option for New Jersej^ communi-
ties.
Zukor Sails To-day
Adolph Zukor leaves at noon to-
day for Europe, aboard the Imper-
ator.
William A. Brady will also be a
passenger.
Two $500,000 Suits
Damage Actions Filed Against Hod-
kinson, Collins and Others
Mrs. Alice M. Long, widow of
Samuel Long, and Frank J. Marion
have filed suits in the Supreme
Court to recover $500,000 damages
each, from W. W. Hodkinson, Fred-
erick L. Collins, Holland S. Duell
and Raymond Pawley.
The complaints, which are identi-
cal, allege that prior to November,
1916, each was the owner of 2,000
shares of Paramount Pictures stock
in voting trust certificates and 333
shares not subject to a voting trust,
and 82 shares of the Progressive
Motion Picture Co., of which Hod-
kinson had been president. He was
also president of Paramount prior
to June, 1916; Pawley was treasurer,
Collins was president of the Mc-
Clure Publications, Inc. and had en-
deavored to secure control of Para-
mount and five affiliated corpora-
tions, it is said, negotiating through
Mr. Duell as his attorney.
The defendants organized nnd be-
came oiificers of the Superpictures,
Inc., and knowing ^he value of the
.,',;.-,'T'<- t:'ock formed a plan to in-
duce them to exchtnge their
r r^^i: fo'- ^666 shn-es -^^ second cum-
''lative 7% stock of Superpictures, it
i-; said. The ''omplaint says they
falsely stated th-'t Supe-p'ctures had
ohtaiijed $1,000,000 as a working
c-'pital from New York bankers and
Ind acquired the Triangle Distr^but-
■ng Corporation which they repre-
sented had cost nothing but would
yield $700 000 a year in earnings.
They also represented that they
had 12, 250 shares of the Famous
Players-Lasky stock guaranteed to
yield dividends of $300,000. They
represented that they would do an
annual gross business of $'6,500,000
and that they could get $500,000 na-
tional advertising through the Mc-
Clure Publications without a cash
outlay.
The complaint alleges that the
statements were all false and that
if they had been stating facts the
stock acquired by the plaintiffs
would have been worth $500,000 to
each for which they sue.
W. W. Hodkinon was the only one
of the four defeiidaiits who coulr' be
reached on Saturday for a siatc-
ni?nt . He said that the action prob-
aby referred to h matte- which de-
veloped after his tenure of of'ice with
.Superpictures, Inc.
REAL Reel Bands.
SOLOMON handles them, he's wise. — Advt.
Monday, March 8, 1920
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Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folk*,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treai-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage free) United States, Outside
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players - 73y2 76^ 76^
Do pfd 89 90 90
Goldwyn 23 24 23^
Loew's Inc 31^ 3VA 31^
Triangle 5^
Unit. Pict. Prod. 12 12 12
World Film 1
More for Criterion
M. A. Lightman, Criterion Film Service,
Atlanta has purchased from Arrow Film
"Fool's Gold and "The Desert Scorpion"
for Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South
Carolina.
Frisch Buys Arrow Film
M. J. Frisch, president of Greater Produc-
tions Co., of Des Moines has puchased from
Arrow "The Desert Scorpion."
WHERE?
is your husband?
At your side or in the arms
of a Temptress
Mollie King
in
Women Men Forget
A Story of a Woman
Who Lost and Won
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 by
United Picture Theatres of
America, J. A. Berst, Pres.
In the Courts
Supreme Court Justice Bijur has
signed the order following his deci-
sion in the suit by Earl Carroll over
the Marie Doro film, "12.10" in v/hich
he has found that Carroll is the own-
er.
The court directed that within two
weeks Republic Distributing Corp.
cause Carroll's name as author to
appear plainly on each print of the
film long enough to be read and that
it appear on all new printed matter
ordered.
The Putnam Theatrical Company,
owner of the Metropolitan Theater
in Brooklyn has been sued in the
Supreme Court by Solomon Rosen-
thal for $5,000 damages bec;iuse he
tripped on a torn carpet oa Jan.
10 and injured his knee.
LARGE WINDOW FACING
BROADWAY!
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
APPPLY, ROOM 203
1600 BROADWAY
Barrel! Returns With Films
Charles W. Barrell, director of the
Western Electric's Motion Picture
Bureau, has returned to New York
after a two weeks' tour of the Cedar
Forests on the Canadian border of
Minnesota. James J. Goebel accom-
panied him, in charge of photogra-
phy. Several thousand feet of mo-
tion pictures were shot, as well as
over 250 still pictures. Educationel
industrial releases will be made from
this material.
WANTED!
To Buy
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Cooper-Hewitt Lights.
WUl Pay Cash
Address X Y Z, care WID'S
WANTED NEGATIVES
of 1-2-3-4 Reels
Negatives released in the past
3 or 4 years
Federal Features
145 West 45th Street, N. Y.
Louise Glaxun Leaves for Co
Louise Glaum left for the coa
Saturday.
As necessary as seed is to
the farmer are RITCHE"^;
posters to the exhibitor.
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Filmusic Cue Sheets are provided witTi all Arbuckle, Sennett,
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Get in touch with any of the following
First National Exchanges:
First Nat. Exhibitors' Circuit, 146 Marietta Street, Atlanta Georgia
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 35 Piedmont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
First National Exchange, 215 Franklin Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 110 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 402 Sloan Building, Cleveland, Ohio
First. Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, Old Mill Theatre Building, Dallas, Texas
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 1732 Walton Street, Denver, Colorado
A. H. Blank Enterprises, 326 Iowa Building, Des Moines, Iowa
First National Film Exchange, 63 East Elizabeth Street, Detroit, Michigan
The H. Lieber Company, 24 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
A. H. Blank Enterprises, 317 Gloyd Building, Kansas City, Missouri
Richards & Flynn, 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 833 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, National Theater Building, Louisville, Kentucky
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 402 Toy Building, Milwaukee, iWsconsin
First Nat. Exhibitors' Building, 409 Loeb Arcade Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 126 Meadow Street, New Haven, Cormecticut
First Nat Exchange of N. J., 729 Seventh Ave., New York, N. Y.
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 1401 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana
First Nat. Exchange, of N. Y., 729 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y.
First Nat. Exhibitors' Exchange, 127 Hudson Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
A. H. Blank Enterprises, 314 South 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Dominion Amusement Company, Imperial Theatre, Ottawa, Canada
First National Film Exchange, 1339 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First National Exhibitors' Exchange, 414 Ferry Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
First National Exhibitors' Exchange, 904 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Grand Central Film Company, New Grand Central Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
First National Exhibitors' Circuit, 136 East 2nd South Street, Salt Lake City, Utcih
Turner & Dahnken, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Caiifomia
First National Exhibitors' Exchange, 2023 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington
Regal Films, Ltd., Temple Building, Toronto, Canada
Allen Brothers Allen Theatre Building, Toronto, Canada
First National Exhibitors' Circuit Ltd., 1318 Standard Bank Building, Vancouver, B. Q
First National Exhibitors' Exchange, 916 G Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
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to be road showed and presented in big towns with appropriate
atmosphere and music and require a number of performers
The First National Exhibitors' Circuit, Inc.
Monday, March 8, 1920
New Mid- West Chains
{Continued from Page 1)
ploitation of big pjctures, and the
booking of big features for longer
runs, have ceased to be the excep-
tion and have become the practice.
The development of strings of
theaters is progressing as never be-
fore. Recently J. E. Hostettler who
started by gaining control of three
houses in his home town of Water-
loo, Iowa, and who now has 14
theaters in fairly large towns
throughout the two states, had pur-
chased the Lyric, Rialto and Liberty
from Joe Gorman in Lincoln. The
consideration was said to be not less
than $150,000.
A. H. Blank, who controls the
largest theaters in the key cities, and
who has a string of 16 of the largest
houses in Iowa and Nebraska, re-
cently bought theaters in Sioux City,
Iowa, and in Columbus, Neb. Blank
is planning to build another largo
house, costing nearly a quarter of
a million, in South Omaha, the big
packing center of Iowa and Nebras-
ka. There are constant rumors of
his plans to build elsewhere, too.
The World Realty Co., which now
owns the Sun, Moon and Muse,
downtown houses in Omaha, has
announced plans to build a picture
palace at 15th and Douglas at a to-
tal cost of nearly a million.
Larry Longnecker, of Sioux City,
owner of the Sun has announced
plans to build a 2,000 sea^ house at
a cost of $300,000.
K. Moreland, who tor ye^s con-
tented himself with the Majestic in
Missouri Valley, la., has recently ac-
cumulated six houses in some of
the prominent Iowa and Nebraska
centers, and frankly announces that
he is far from reaching the end of
his string.
The Adams circuit which has a
string in Southwestern Iowa is u)i-
Bobby Vernon in Christie Special. Christie comedian plays a rube with
city ideas among the filmfollies beau o igades. — Advt.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
"WHERE PROMISES ARE SACRf"
LOUIS ^MEYEl
FORMERLY BRODA & MEYER IC
derstood to be in the market for
more houses.
No Wall Street or big company
capital has entered Iowa or Neb-
raska openly.
Chicago, 111. — Al Skates, formerly
with World is now with United.
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all license fees. Meeting with oppo-
sition from exhibitors.
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THORIT
VOL. XI, No. 67
Tuesday, March 9, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Select Convention
jlix Day Conference Planned Start-
' ing April 5 at the Astor
The second annual convention and
ix-day conference of home office
nl branch executives of Select will
c,L;in at the Astor on April 5.
rhe first meeting will be of an
iformal nature and will be held
londay morning at the home office.
ho first business session will be
, Id Monday afternoon in the con-
ention headquarters at the Astor,
)llowing an informal lunch at which
ic convention delegates will be the
icsts of L. J. Selznick. The balance
the week will be devoted to form-
business sessions morning and
ternoon.
Several theater parties will prob-
)ly be held.
dne of the innovations will be the
ily publication of a convention edi-
in of the Selznick house organ
he Brain Exchange." This will be
ibHshed in the form of a morning
wspaper and will be delivered to
.e rooms of the delegates at an
I Irly hour. Copies will be mailed
the branch offices.
To Publish Film "White List"
The Presbyterian Church plans
■ publication of a "white list" of
Ins which will be recommended to
k\s.
■rhe idea is part of a general re-
Ifanization just perfected. A divi-
In known as the Department of
liusement and Recreation has been
Imed, attached to the Board of
Imperance and Mutual Welfare.
fr. Charles Scanlon of Pittsburgh,
eral secretary is quoted as say-
le do not intend to cruasde
Idly against moving pictures, but
Thope to be able to discover suf-
Imt wholesome plays to enable us
Bnake a 'white list' which we can
pmmend to decent people."
)| I'apellani With Robertson-Cole
ifjlbert Capellani has signed a two
::}fy contract with Robertson Cole
'Ofi;Wnake specials. He will probably
' " ^liiour a year.
i oldwyn After Labor Support
! (Special to WW'S DAILY)
u liiladelphia — The local Goldwyn
°n?s are showing "The Cup of
n.r" to labor organizations
Jghout the state in an endeavor
|cure their approval of the pro-
ion.
is is being done in order to re-
the charge of the State Board
msors who banned the film say-
^t was "adverse to labor."
I
th
to
dt
[#of
J^in
"Boss, dat wheel sure hab got it all ober dat African Golf." — King W.
Vidor's "The Family Honor," a First National attraction. — Advt.
Easy Money
The Fox oftices refuse to comment
or have anything to say in reference
to a report in circulation that at one
of their theaters, the house staff
managed to • get with $55,000 of
"Easy Money."
According to reports, the plan car-
ried through was the old one of the
doormen and the ticket sellers work-
ing in collusion with the house man-
ager and re-selling again and again,
old tickets. It is understood that
the scheme netted about $1,800 at an
average per week and that the total
sum secured in this matter reached
approximately $55,000.
Had it not been for a maid of Mrs.
Fox it is said that nothing would
ever have been known of the scheme.
The young man keeping company
commented to the maid that it
seemed strange that in view of the
money Fox was makin.g, that they
were using old tickets at the theater
in question. This led to the investi-
gation in which is reported five de-
tectives were involved with the result
that the entire staff implicated has
been laid off.
Farrar Through
Geraldine Farrar admitted yester-
day afternoon that she together with
her husband, Lou Tellegen had sev-
ered relations with Goldwyn "some
time ago."
Miss Farrar said her future plans
as to films were unsettled.
Goldwyn officials refused to dis-
cuss this matter yesterday.
Weiss Leaves First Natl
Chicago — Harry Weiss has re-
signed as manager of the First Na-
tional Exchange of Chicago, effective
March 20. Weiss has been with
First National since it was organ-
ized by Nathan Ascher and Aaron
Jones.
First National had not heard of
Weiss' resignation yesterday and
therefore did not know his succes-
sor.
Wilson and Callaghan Leave
Ben Wilson and G. H. Callaghan
leave for California to-day.
Utica Crowded
But Then Utica's a Small Place-
Film Folk Gathering
(By ff^ire to fFID'S DAILY)
Utica, N. Y. — Up this way things
generally are quiet, but last night
there was a peculiar rumble in all of
the "leading" hotels. Because the
New York State Exhibitors' League
was preparing for its annual meet-
ing which starts today and closes
to-morrow.
The exhibitors will elect officers,
and discuss many questions of mo-
ment including Sunday shows, cen-
sorship, percentage booking, produc-
ers invading the exhibitors' field and
Wall Street's interest in pictures.
Meetings will be held in the Hotel
Utica. There will be a big banquet
and other amusements.
Zena Keefe is here and the Utica
Observer will give a prize of $50 to
the first Utica woman who recogn-
izes here on the street.
Many of the film companies have
representatives here. "Jim" Ander-
son of First Natl, was lonesome,
however yesterday, before the crowd
arrived.
Selznick will publish a daily paper
here, "The Selznick News," during
the convention.
Lund to Produce in Sweden
Oscar A. C. Lund, formerly a di-
rector for World and Fox has left
for Sweden where he will produce
several pictures, returning with the
negatives in the autumn.
Farnum Through With United
Dustin Farnum's contract with
United Picture Theaters has expired
and there has been no renewal.
It is reported that Farnum has
been signed by Robertson Cole but
the latter refused to confirm or deny
the report.
Seeks Dismissal of Rzunms Suit
Louis Weinberger, attorney for
Ramms, Inc. and Charles Abrams
in the suit brought against them by
Universal for $100,000 damages
served an affidavit and copies of
papers on Universal's attorneys yes-
terday purporting to show that
Ramms. Inc. purchased and paid for
the films in question.
Weinberger also served a demur-
rer to the complaint on the ground
that no cause of action was stated.
He seeks a dismissal of the suit.
Let Solomon do it, he's wise.
135 West 44th St.— Bryant 6903— Advt.
i/
Tuesday, March 9, 1920
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Chicago representatives — Willis, Eckels
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Quotations
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Famous Plavers .. 75 11 11
Do, pfd ....'- 90 9034 90^
*Goldwyn 23 24 23^
Loew's, Inc 29 32 31 K
Triangle .-.. Vi
United Pict. Prod. 12 12 12
World Film 1
*No trading j'csterday. Saturday's
quotations.
Film Men in Trenton
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Trenton, N. J. — Film representa-
tives took part in the public hear-
ing on the new New Jersey bill pro-
viding for local option yesterday be-
fore the Senate Judiciary Commit-
tee.
The "Virgin's" Smash
One of, if not the biggest press
agent's doings in New York was
"pulled" yesterday in which Univer-
sal's "The Virgin of Stamboul" pro-
fitted by column upon column of
space.
Not one of the morning papers
but fell for the story, and all save
two or the afternoon dailies also car-
ried the yarn which referred to the
arrival here of an Arabian Shiek who
was seeking Sari, a virgin of Stam-
boul, who had mysteriously disap-
peared. She was reported to be the
heiress of $100,000,000, and the fi-
ance of the Amir — which is a king
or something — of Persia.
It was a "peach" of a yarn, and
all the papers took it like salt with
eggs except the Tribune which in-
dicated that the story had something
to do with a film production.
The "Shiek" was "planted" at the
Majestic Hotel with a retinue of ser-
vants, costumes, etc.
It was reported yesterday that
Harry Reichenbach had considerable
to do with the "stunt" which caused
a lot of envy among producers and
publicity men, but he could not be
located for a statement.
And maybe Universal executives
weren't happy. Oh, no; not at all.
BEAUTIFUL
— as the morning sun, beau-
tiful as tlie evening stars
Mollie King
in
Women Men Forget
A Story of a Woman Whose
Sin Was Scarlet
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Keleased March 21
United Picture Theatres
of America
J. A. Bersty Pres.
Hodkinson Gets Lewis Film
W. W. Hodkinson will release on
April 18 "King Spruce" starring
Mitchell Lewis.
Buxbaum a Papa
Just when Harry H. Buxbaum of
famous Players was being dined
and wined (?) at Reisenweber's last
week, he discovered that wife had
presented him with a baby girl.
All in one night.
Duff "Camera Kid" Dead
Adrian C. Duff, known locally as
"Camera Kid" died on Sunday in a
Brooklyn hospital as a result of in-
juries sustained in an automobile
smash-up.
Duff did quite some work for the
new weeklies, especially Gaumont.
DeMille Still Director-General
In the list of officers of Famous
Players re-elected last week the
name of Cecil DeMille as director-
general • was inadvertently omitted.
Jessie L. Lasky was re-elected first
vice-president.
Putting It Over
Here it
koii) a brother
exhib-
iter put
his sfioiv
ever.
Send
along your ideas.
Let th
e other
felloiu k
noiv hotv
you
cleaned
up.
Omaha — The whole eighth grade
of the Springfield, Neb. schools
climbed on a train and came all the
way to Omaha, nearly 30 miles, to
see and to hear the Americanization
program at the Rialto on Lincoln's
birthday. Manager H. M. Thomas
"put over" a great Americanization
program and made it highly profit-
able.
The pictures shown were "The
Land of Opportunity," with Ralph
Ince and "Evangeline," as produced
by Fox.
"Let's have another Americaniza-
tion day," says Mr. Thomas. "Aside
from the patriotic impulse which I,
as every normal American, have, I
found the occasion one of the most
successful ever launched at my thea-
ter."
Besides his show for that day — and
the same show was continued for
three days instead of only one — ■
Thomas put on an advertising cam-
paign with a decidedly Americaniz-
ing tendency. The advertisements
were really editorials for American-
ization, virile, 100 per cent, patriotic,
ending with the statement that the
Rialto would endeavor to do its
share by showing two pictures which
were made with the intention of
making better Americans.
The front of the house was draped
in flags for the three days. A large
painting of Lincoln was displayed in
front of the theater. The interior
was profusely decorated with flags
and bunting. The school authorities
of Omaha aided in delivering heralds
to every school throughout the city
to be distributed among the children
to be taken home. Press sheets on
"Evangeline" were sent to every
school principal, to show the desir-
able nature of the picture for school
children.
The attendance of the Springfield
eighth grade class was only one of
manv such classes to attend.
"Thoughtless Women" by Daniel
Carson Goodman, andstarring Alma
Rubens will be released shortly by
Cosmopolitan Prod.
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Ju/dgments Filed
The followmg judgments ha;
been filed: i
Lewis Pub. Co. against Eff a;
Eff Prod. Co., for $332.51.
McConnell Printing Co. agair
Cinema News Pub Co., for $1,061.
Bauman and Co. against Filn
Inc., William W. Young and Jose
J. MacDonald for $561.13.
Republic Laboratories, Inc. agaii
E. Lanning Masters, Inc., for $325.
Films, Inc. in Receiver's Hand
Judge Hand in the U. S. Distr
Court has appointed G. H. Dorr
cciver in equity for Films, Inc.,
$5,000 bond. The suit was institi:
by George R. Holmes, a credi
with a claim of $1,300.
The company consented to the
ccivership. Films was incorpora
in 1919, with an authorized cap
of $100,000 and had started prod
tion with Catherine Calvert as sf
Ontario Permits Fight Films
Ontario, Canada. — This provi
has officially sanctioned the pictc'
of the Willard-Dempsey and C
pentier-Beckett fights. Preset;
tion of the pictures is subject to
wishes of each municipality, h
ever. In the Province of Que
the pictures of the Willard-Demp
scrap have already been shown \
certain success.
Exported 24,580,500 Feet in
December
Washington, D. C. — Aln
$1,000,000 worth of film was
ported in December according to
ficial record. 3,853,050 feet of
exposed film, worth $109,704
20,727,450 feet of positive film, va
at $865,919 were shipped out. I
land received most of the positi]
but was third to Spain and J
in the matter of purchasing the
exposed stock. Spain bought
1,500.000 feet and Japan over l,i
000 feet of the latter.
Signal Amuse Co. to Build
Knoxville, Tenn. — The Sil
Amusement Co. will erect a $25(1
house, seating 2,500. It will p|
ably be called the Rivoli.
"Time will tell"— and
about RITCHEY posters
time has told; — it's a tale
of increased box-office re-
ceipts!
RITCHEY
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Tuesday, March 9, 1920
On Broadway
lapitol— Dorothy Dalton, "Black
A^hite."
iapitol News.
[usical feature, "Pagliacci."
j" riznia, "Bretons of the Sea."
l^unshine comedy, "Money Talks."
trand — Constance Talmadge, "In
ch of a Sinner."
trand Hopical Review.
Henry, Vitagraph, "A Philistine
Bohemia."
''Some Speed in
111
Washburn, "The
Ferguson, "His
"The
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"Good
ester scenic,
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. ialto — Bryant
■ Best Cellars."
alto Magazine.
riznia, "Ghost of John Barley-
i."
ivoli — Elsie
ise in Order
ivoli Pictorial.
iramount — Post scenic,
j jty of Nature."
ithe, "African Beauties."
Jorge Ovey comedy,
ning. Nurse."
Dss' Broadway — Corinne Griffith,
idline at Eleven."
jwdcr Puff Follies.
•Qoklyn Strand — Eminent Auth-
"Partners of the Night."
'orchy" comedy.
:w York — Today: Roy Stewart,
J Lone Hand."
"'ednesdav: Owen Moore, "Soon-
r Later."
lursday: Dustin Farnum, "The
ican Brother."
iday: Gladvs Brockwell, "The
A*'s Riddle."
iday: Taylor Holmes, "Noth-
2tli3ut the Truth."
,iil:urday. Lew Cody, "The Be-
mjl Cheater."
vi iday: Mary Miles Minter, "Judy
,{ j Dgue's Harbor."
■.i:.it|
Next Week
joklyn Strand — Constance Tal-
In Search of a Sinner.
)itol— "My Lady's Garter."
oli — Charles Ray, "Alarm
Andy."
Ito — "Huckleberry Finn
and — Eminent .Authors,
s Days.'
JuiH
ai:
'Dan-
-aal
"Huck" at Rialto
ickleberry Finn" will play the
I next week. This marks the
d week for the film on Broad-
since it played the week of Feb
the Rivoli.
lostetl
All Sold on "Sky Eye"
\ J. Mountain, special representa-
r William StPiner announces the
g sales on "Skv Eve."
k and Portng:a], to Salm, Ltd.;
lavia, to the Scandinavian Film
France. Switzerland. Belgium,
1. Central Powers, Balkans, to
' Beecroft; Philippine Islands, to
Allen; India, Burma, Ceylon,
Japan, Dutch East Indies, and
Settlements, to the International
and Theatrical Agency,
closes the entire foreign territory
ly Eye,"
St. Louis Prices Jump
(Special to WID'8 DAILY)
St. Louis — The West End Lyric
and King's theater have increased
the price of admission while the
Pershing will put its new schedule
into effect this week.
The Lyrics prices go from 22 to
33 to 30 and 44 cents while the King
will charge 35 to 55 instead of 20
and 30.
"Bill" Sievers who operates the
New Grand Central is quoted as
saying that the film companies are
forcing higher admission prices be-
cause of the percentage system of
playing films, which results ir^ the
producer getting a share of the re-
ceipts.
Brushing Up Metro Plant
M, I', Staulcup is renovating the
Metro studio in 61st St. preparatory
to commencmg production there.
A new concrete floor is being in-
stalled and a number of the old dres-
sing rooms are being enlarged. Max-
well Karger will have an office on
the seventh floor of the structure.
S.-L. Pictures, Inc., who are un-
der contract to supply Metro with
a number of productions will start
"The Trap" there in about four
weeks when the plan will be com-
pleted.
Pathe Takes Over Foreign Territory
Pathe Exchange, Inc., will here-
after sell its product in all territory
east of the Suez Canal, which was
formerly handled by Pathe Cinema,
the French organization.
The move gives the American
Pathe the European market to devel-
op while the French unit will con-
tinue the sale of its European made
productions as heretofore.
Wehlen on Pathe List
Pathe will release in .'Kpril, Emmy
Wehlen in "Lifting Shadows" a
Leonce Perrett Production.
Comedy Without Sub-Title
Los Angeles — A comedy without
a sub-title is the novelty just com-
pleted for the Special Pictures Corp,
by Ward Lascalle. It is called "Un-
easy Feet." It was tried out this
last week for one show on an audi-
ence at a Los Angeles suburban
theater and went over big.
Ethel Hallor, sister of Edith, has
been added to the cast now working
with R. A. Walsh on "The Deep
Purple" for Realart-Mayflower.
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Sun Light's Discovery
The Sun Light Arc Co. has in its
possession a remarkable three hun-
dred foot length of film showing
New York's Broadway at night and
it reveals a process and results that
are certainly bound to revolutionize
those little strips of film often in-
terposed in a feature showing the
street at night.
By means of its arcs the company
has been able to take a perfectly
natural night picture. In most, if
not all, Broadway night stuff seen
heretofore the vehicles were moving
at an impossilde speed owing to the
long exposures necessary for each
frame of film. By means of the arcs
the pictures can be taken at normal
speed and therefore the movements
of persons and vehicles are normal.
At the same time the arcs throw out
sufficient light to enable details of
the scene to stand out whereas in
the other night stuff practically
everything is a solid black except the
electric lights.
These pictures, incidentally, were
taken at the time that Harry Reich-
enbach was engaged, in co-operation
with Sunlight Arc, in making the
sky about Broadway green for the
exploitation of "The Forbidden Wo-
man" at the Capitol Theater.
Clifton, Tex. — Jordan and Brit-
tain have bought the Meridian from
Caraway Bros.
ART FILM CO.
45 West 45th St.
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means service.
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of 1-2-3-4 Reels
Negatives released in the past
3 or 4 years
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specializing in the developing
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Royster to Enter State Right Field
Atlanta. — Nat Royster, formerly
with Hallmark here, will shortly
open a state rights office.
The secret of the success
of Goldwyn Pictures is no
secret at all— ask any pro-
gressive exhibitor.
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Vacates Offices
Cinema Ad, Inc., Which Offered Star
Advertising Abandons Quarters
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — A. H. Wilkins of the
Advertising CUib of Los Angeles, re-
ports that as a result of an investiga-
tion made concerning Cinema Ad.,
Inc. that the organization has vacat-
ed its offices in the Wright and Cal-
lender Bldg.
Wilkins further states that there
have been numerous inquiries re-
garding D. E. Cahiay and that the
postal authorities were making ef-
forts to locate him.
Cinema Ad., Inc., as exclusively
noted in WID'S DAILY, wrote to
national advertisers offering adver-
tising matter to be inserted in pro-
ductions to be made by Fairbanks,
Griffith, etc.,
Director's Ball Postponed
The ball of the M. P. D. A. direct-
ors' association, has been postponed
until April 10. It will be held at the
Biltmore.
Chester Leaves Thursday
C. L. Chester leaves for the Coast
Thursday.
Eckhardt at Hot Springs
Chicago — Clyde W. Eckhardt, dis-
trict manager for Fox is spending
the, beginning of a four weeks' vaca-
tion at Hot Springs. He has been
confined to his home for several
weeks with a severe attack of in-
fluenza.
Black Plans Cambridge Theater
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Cambridge, Mass. — One of the
largest real estate transactions in
recent years has been consummated
whereby the College House proper-
ty and large tract of land in rear at
Harvard Square, was purchased for
hotel and theater purposes.
The theater will be of high class
type seating 2,000 for which contract
has been closed by Alfred S. Black
representing the Black New England
Theaters, Inc..
Black has also recently taken over
the Bliven Opera House at Westerly,
R. I.
Showing Leonard Serial Thursday
Hallmark will show the first three
releases of the Benny Leonard serial
at Wurlitzer Hall, on Thursday at
2.30.
Argus Completes Second
.A.rgus Enterprises, Inc. have fin-
ished their second McLauglin pro-
duction and titled it "Hidden
Charms." McLaughlin adapted the
story from the poem by Thomas
Moore, "Believe Me If All Those
Endearing Young Charms."
"Hidden Charms" was directed by
Samuel R. Bradley, who has since
organized his own company to pro-
duce from four to six big specials a
year.
Harry J. Cohen, manager, foreign
department of Metro, will sail from
New York in April for a tour of the
continent.
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EMPTY
ARMS
Would Ban Children Under
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — A bill introduced in the
Senate by Senator Frederick M.
Davenport of Oneida County, is de-
signed to prohibit children to attend
theaters and motion picture perform-
ances under 18, unless accompanied
by parent or guardian .The present
law applies to children under 16.
The same provision is made in re-
gard to the employment of children
for e.xhibition purposes.
Vollmer, Idaho.— C. H.
has purchased the Film.
Martin
Famous Party to Duluth Ven
Duluth, Minn. — It is reported
Famous Players and the Clintoi
vestment Co. will remodel the
ceum at an expenditure of more
$200,000.
Metro has purchased ''Clo
from Channing Pollock who a
it in collaboration with /
Hopwood.
Fred Schaefer
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Laboratories Stock
Distribution Brings Suit from An-
drew G. Steen
Andrew G. Stcen has brought suit
in the Supreme Court for 25,000
sliares of stock of the Consolidated
Fihn Laboratories and has obtained
temporary injunction restraining
William J. Freeman from selling any
of the stock unless the shares
claimed by the plaintiff are reserved
fnr him pending the suit.
Steen alleges in the complaint in
which the Consolidated Film Labor-
atories, Freeman, Chester D. Coram,
Hector J. Streyckmans and Simon
E. Duifin are named as defendants
that Streyckmans was general man-
ager of the Palisade Laboratories,
and Coram was in charge of the Bay
State Film Co. raw film producer.
The plaintiff says he conceived the
idea of bringing these two concerns
together on a basis of co-operation
and it was agreed on Jan. 15 last
between the plaintiff, Coram,
Streyckmans and Freeman that a
corporation would be formed with
200,000 shares of stock, of which
100,000 would be sold to the public
to pay for the laboratories and for
working capital and of the other
100,000 shares the plaintiff would get
25,000 for bringing about the organ-
ization of the Consolidated Film
Laboratories, which was formed.
The stock is now being sole' but the
plaintiff says that the defendants
have refused to issue his stock to
liim.
i'he defendants could not be
reached yesterday for a statement.
Barriscale Through With R. C.
The Astor lobby was full of talk
yesterday about the reported leaving
of Bessie Barriscale from Robertson
tole. The latter claimed to know
" 'nothing about the report.
National Association to Move
The National Association will
Imove from its quarters in the Times
jBldg. to the new structure now be-
ling completed at 41st and 6th Ave.
i|Wants "Show-Down"
jOf Theater Buying Interests — W. C.
Patterson Backs Up J. D. Williams
Says Willard C. Patterson, man-
ager. Criterion Theater, Atlanta, Ga.,
ind president. Southern Theater
Managers' .'\ssn.
^ As an pxliihitdi- and in charKe of Sig
Samuels' tli.'ater inlert'sts in Atlanta. I
vant til sive an Ijiunediate and absolute
■lulorsenient to the statement of .T. D
JAilliams, manaser of First National.
JJlomtniR ont to independent theater own-
; (Continued on Page 2)
"Do you think I'd degrade myself working for a grocer, I'll starve first."
— King W. Vidor's first independent production for First National, "The
Fam'ly Honor." — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
RIALTO
Dr. Hugo Reiscnfeld is making New Yorkers sit up and take notice
this week because of the extremely clever and well shaped bill he is pre-
senting at the Rialto.
The feature "The Six Best Cellars," a story dealing humorously
with liquors and prohibition is surrounded with short subjec' ^d
vocal numbers all dealing with friend Barleycorn and his present '-
ing sickness. The bill opens with an overture of selections frc... v.ie
famous comic opera, "The Prince of Pilsen." It is light and catchy
and brought rounds of applause.
The Rialto magazine contains some specially made drawings with
humorous titles to match concerning drinks and prohibition and fol-
lowing the scene of Governor Edwards of New Jersey is shown signing
!iis novi? famous state bill. The closeups of the advocate of mild ternper-
ance brought forth tremendous applause. The weekly also contains a
Mutt and Jeff number dealing with the liquor question.
Following Emanuel List, bass profundo, sang "Down Deep Within the
Cellar," a stirring drinking song, throughout which he was posed against
an effective backdrop.
{Continued on Page S)
Intern'l Combine
Reported in Making in Which
Adolph Zukor Plays Big Part
Advices from both England and
Canada bearing upon the departure
of .'\dolph Zukor for London, throw
an interesting light on a possible "in-
ternational" combination in which
Mr. Zukor's name occupies an im-
portant part.
According to London reports just
received it is anticipated that upon
Mr. Zukor's arrival events of im-
portance will take place regarding
the Lord Beaverbrook — Sir William
Jury combination. In view of the
fact that Lord Beaverbrook — one of
the richest men in England — has
been prominently identified with the
Canadian Famous Players organiza-
tion, it is expected that the confer-
ence between Lord Beaverbrook, Sir
William Jury and Adolph Zukor will
be of the utmost importance.
English advices are to the effect
that Sir William Jury and Lord
Beaverbrook jointly have secured a
great number of the more important
large houses corresponding to first
run theaters in this country.
It is reported that they have prac-
tically secured control of the P. C. T.
{Continued on Page 3)
Studio in Florida
Character Pictures have purchased
a complete studio, laboratory and
large grounds at Tampa, Fla. Be-
sides the studio and laboratory.
Character has purchased 36 acres of
land on Oriental Island, just outside
of Tampa.
A still larger studio and a large
outdoor stage measuring 125 by 225
ft. is to be erected there. This
means that Character will settle
permanently in Florida and begin
extensive production immediately.
The first production to be made
will be "The Isle of Destiny," by
Mack Arthur.
Luncheon
L. J. Selznick and William Fox
were practically obscured from the
crowd in the Hunting Room at the
.'Kstor yesterday during luncheon
time. One of the huge pillars pre-
vented the crowd from seeing them.
Later Mr. Selznick declared that
their meeting was of no particular
consequence.
But those who saw them together
sure did a lot of talking.
Who is Solomon? Why Julian Solomon
Yes let Solomon do it, hb's wise.— .\tlvt
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Wednesday, March 10, 1920
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Quotations
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Plan Australian Offices
An official of Goldwyn states that
that company has not abanoned its
plans for the establishment of offices
in Australia.
A. L. Aaronson, originally slated
to go there has returned to his west
cosst position, but it is stated that
a special representative will be sent
abroad later.
BLIND FAITH
If you tell a woman you love
her and she believes it —
Mollie King
in
Women Men Forget
The Story of a Woman
Who Believed
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Wants "Show-Down"
{Continued from Page 1)
I'ls thp need for an instant show-down
\sitli tlie producer-distributor concerns
that are buying, leasing and building
theaters with the certain intention of try-
ing to oust the i)resent-day independents,
and of establisiiing a theater monopoly
wliereby they can control production
sources.
"I have always been an independent,
and I always will be. Here in the South-
(■ast there is evidence galore that every
word Mr. Williams wrote as a warning
cif the plans and intentions of the would-
he-exhibitors among the producer-distri-
butor factions is absolute fact Make no
mistake, whether you are a quick thinker
and an observer, or just 'content with
tilings as they are.' you have got to get
aboard one of two ships immediately.
Kither you are an independent exhibitor
who will fight for independence, and do
the things you can do, without loss of
money, time or energy, to compel the
iiroducers-distributors to stay out of ex-
liibition and stop their plans for a na-
tional chain to compete with independent-
ly owned and operated theaters, or you
are going to find yourself one of the
f.italities aboard the other boat, a victim
because you slept Wake uj) to the actual
-situation. Withdraw your business from
the combinations that are going to com-
pete with you mighty soon.- You don't
need to w'orry aboiit productions. There
ire plenty of excellent pictures on the
market that have been made by independ-
ent stars and producers for independent
exhibitors. No? I'll prove it.
"I haven't shown a program picture in
tlie Criterion Theater for two years. I
liave depended entirely upon the inde-
pendently made pictures to provide the
"uality and variety and degree of star
and story value necessary to the profit-
able conduct of Atlanta's best known
first run house And the Criterion, so
T am told, is far from being a failure.
Tn fact, and T know this myself, it has
1 remarkalile clientele of regular patrons.
Of enual importance to yo>i as an in-
dependent exhibitor who must help to
'Irive the producer-distributors out of the
theater field bv supportinsr independent
nroducers until the other fellows are will-
ing to go back home where they belong
and be good, the Priterion Theater, us-
ing onlv independent releases, is charg-
■nsr the highest admissions of any motion
•licture house in Atlanta.
"Why should I pav out money in ren-
^nls everv week, only to wake up some
morning and find a new theater across
"■u o^fppt. built with some of the dollars
^t>nt T snent in buving film service from
M.p. nrndncer-'iistributors who bought or
ovppt-ed it? Not me. T want to stay in
the business as an exhibitor.
"That is iuct one illustration. Mr Wil-
I'-^ms said there were many of them,
rro is risrht. The South has been stamp-
■^dod in the last six months Mith rumors,
r-pnorts, and threats about what eprtain
producer-distributors M'ould do to ncnuire
"nmnetin"' theaters if tlipir present ac-
ermnts did not 'come across' as de-
'"-nnded. And the funnv nart of it is
ti>«t a number of exhibitors foolishly
lost their heads, sai" disaster before them,
■■nd took their medieine. The same tae-
Hcs ore being tried, or will be. in other
territories, nccordijig to what T have
tetirned of the plans that sponsor them
"Wpre I a program exhibitor I \vouldn't
''psitafe a moment to ioin in the demand
ror a shmv-down. T don't denv that pro-
"■ram releases, of any brand, are not
"■ood. v-orthy boolving propositions. Rut
'' do believe, with Mr. Williams, that they
■iro not entitled to exhibitor natronage
"iit-'l the neonle who create them stop
"'eir nttemnts to dominate the theater
'ti'nt-ion with the ex-hibitor's o\vn money,
'^v with anv other money, recruited from
■"nv source.
"T,et's have a show-down. If producer-
Ht-triliutors want theaters, let them go
-"f them, but not -"-itli your money. Tou
kno"-. as veil as T do. that they cannot
c-fippopd in -further encroachment into our
'^'^mnin T-ithout th** financial strength
n>ov p-e receivinsr from film rentals to
"lu fellows who are usln" their service
r^,.nn thprn iint'l they call nuits. Then
-.-V.OTI the" promise to behave, get behind
fhpiTi a^rnin and let oualitv as between
prperam releases find independentlv made
productions decide to whom you will go
(Continued on Page 7)
At Broadway Houses
{Continued from Page 1)
Xuniber I on the bill was the Priznia
subject "(ihost of John Barleycorn,"
sliowing various old mixed drinks in col-
ors. This went over big and the aud-
ience was sent into spasms of laughter
when a member of the orchestra let
forth a loud groan when a man in the
picture drank one of the drinks.
Proceeding the feature Helen Thomas,
a soprano, sang "Absinthe Frappe" from
Victor Herbert's "It Happened in Nord-
I.iud.'' while light effects in the side pro-
sceniums showed bubblng glasses. The
feature followed and subsequently the or-
chestra played Von Tilzer's "Alcoholic
r.lues." a popular jazz tune.
The Christie comedy "Her Bridal Night-
mare" is the only spot on the bill that
fails to deal with the liquor question.
The Itialto is piling them them in this
week and the riisli at the box office is
t\\\e in no small measure to the peculiarly
ittractive character of this bill which
Reisenfeld is calling "Good Spirits" week.
And an important thing to remember is
tiiat none of the features on the pro-
gram come out flat-footed for or against
prohibition, excepting the Governor Ed-
wards scene-. Such a diplomatically bal-
anced iirogram should go over with equal
effect in locations where the sentiment
is either wet or dry.
CAPITOI>
The Capitol Theater this week is pre-
enting a condensed version of "Pagli-
M(-ci" in addition to the feature, "Black
Is White," which is the first Famous
IMiyers production to go into that the-
'" The version of "Pagliacci'' was very
much appreciated by a large audience.
The Capitol business seems to be pick-
ing up on this new type of program
wliich inins tabloid opera with the pic-
ture Other features on the bill included
Toiii(-s of the Pav, a Robertson-Cole
scenic, "The I,ast Resort," Capitol News
anil a Prizma subject.
Tlie orchestra jilaved an overture from
•Orpheus in the T'nderworld.'' The bill
concluded with a Fox Sunshine comedy,
•Money Talks," which got over very
well.
STRAND
The program at the Strand this week
is headed bv a slight diversion from the
musical end' in that the opening overture
comiiosed of selections from "The Fire-
fly " The well known melodies -were a
happy relief from the usual operatic
score's. The Toyiical Review w-as followed
by an O. Ffenrv story filmed by Vitagraph
(nlitled. ".A Philistine in Bohemia." This
teok the place of the usual two-reel corn-
ed v offering.
The vocal selections consisted of "Be-
douin Love Song" sung by Malcolm Mc-
Fncliern and "Mother O'Mine" sung by
Fstelle Carey.
Constance Talmadge in "In Search of a
Sinner" occupied the most prominence on
the nrogram and music rendered in con-
nectioii with the showing was -well sel-
ecteil from c\irrent popular songs with
the famous Victor Herbert "Kiss Me
.\!.'ain" among those used.
P.ray cartoon of "Ignatz" and a Chester
si-enic. "Some Speed to Surago" com-
pleted the bill.
BKO.ADWAY
The bill at the Broadway retains its
Powder Puff Follies and the Christie com-
edv "License Applied For" this week,
while the new Vitagraph feature is
"Deadline at Eleven." a melodrama of
newspaiier life. It registered nicely with
[Continued on Page 7)
Spurr's Exonerated
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Marion, Ind. — For the fourth time,
Dolly and Howard Spurr, of the
Mutual Theater Co. which operates
the Indiana, Lyric and Royal — Grand
here, have been exonerated of a
charoe resulted from their operating
the Lyric on Oct. 12, 1919. They
will make no efifort to reopen any of
their houses until the leg-ality of the
Sunday ordinance is definitely de-
cided, the decision of the iury having-
no bearing on the Sunday amuse-
ment law.
Booming Along
English Production Increasing
Rapijd Rate, According to S. Rows
S. Rowson, managing director
the Ideal Film Renting Co., Lt<l.,
London, who has just arriveil,
purpose-ly here to look over sUn
operations, to gather ideas and
lormation for use in the st;
which his company has and
build in the early future in Englai..
Mr. Rowson discussed at Icnga
the question of English productiji
and presented some interesting fi-
ures.
"Two years ago," he said, "Am -
ican production represented 90% )
95% of the films shown in Englai.
Last year it represented about 80|.
Within the next six months this vl
he materially decreased and fr^ i
then out will only be a question i
how much film English produC'S
will produce before they again dol-
inate the English screen.
"At present I should say that the
are 30 directors at work on Engl;i
productions. This number will ie
materially increased in the imm -
late future. 'We are going ah(fl
rapidly and will soon take our pl.c
again such as we occupied prinr i
the great war.
"Since the beginning of the w.
with our whole energies centered n
that great matter, there has been b
time for picture. But now we t
quite ready and set and our progts
from now on should be most int
esting."
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Brady's New Company
Plans hanging fire for a year h
now developed in the formationif
the 'William A. Brady Pictures Ccp.
which will produce the stage s';-
ccsses of Mr. Brady.
Travers 'Vale at one time direcir
at the 'World Film studios will ?t
as director-general. The scenario jr
'Life" has been completed and '»s
will be made into an eight reel I'o-
duction. Other plays scheduled !)r
immediate prodtiction are "The ^n
'Who Came Back" and "Bought jd
Paid For." The Paragon stucos
which are owned by Brad-v and Ji&s
E. Brulatour of Eastman Kodak ^^o
is interestd in the new company 11
be used. Felix Isman is also in r-
fsted in the company.
Poor posters produce a
disease that might be
called "malnutrition of the
box-office," — it's a disease
that only RITCHEY pos-
ters will cure!
RITCHEY
UETHO. CORF.
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OAIUY
PatlieNews
No 20
ANTWEKP, BELGIUM.— Biggest V. S.
ise abroad now in Holland — this Dutch
aport town is headquarters for Ameri-
n Army of Occupation.
LOS ANGELES, CAL— 250 miles in
to-race without stop ror repairsi First
ce on the new Motor Speedway estab-
ihes remarkable record
CHATTANOO(iA, TENN. — Town
rincs up overnight. A thriving, throb-
nff metropolis is entirely constructed
little Paul Schmohl, age eleven.
HOSTON, M.4SS.— Freak storm plays
few jokes all its own — a 75-mile gale
ows no mercy to the Hub City's help-
is pedestrians.
ERIVAN, ARMENIA —First independ-
t government in Fre« Armenia — coun-
I', long a victim of Turk persecution^
recognized by the .\llies.
FOX HILLS, N. Y.— Showing the
nerican Army how to fightt Slx-yeaj
1 world "champs" exhibit brawn and
isde in ring, for the benefit of con-
iiescent soldiers.
m.AMI, FLA. — Fastest motor-boats of
.st take part in championship race
'jree contestants vie in speed along the
(enty-mile course.
bONSTANTINOPLE, TURKEY.- .\llies
ti Turks clash at Constantinople — Gen-
^il F. D'Esprey, wiio is in charge of all
ilied force on Bosphorus.
bUPID ON THE JOBI (Cartoon)— In-
case of ,50 per cent in marriages. Re-
Iii-ts throughout country indicate ban-
year in number of persons entering
1(1 lock
today
Incorporations
Ubany — Empire State Film Corp.
c Manhattan. Capital of $10,000.
Sickholders: Nancy Katz, Jenni^'
lutsch and L. J. Cohen, 215 Chester
S Brooklyn.
Albany, N. Y.— Film Booking Of-
fi s of Manhattan. Nancy Katz and
L'[. Cohen stockholders. The other
sVe holder is Henry Margoshes,
2' South Second Street, Brooklyn.
1' Booking Offices has a capital
0 510,000.
jhe attorneys for both corpora-
|tj)s are Rosert & Deutsch, 198
adway. New York City.
Ihany — The Capitol Motion Pic-
'i- Supply Company, of Manhattan,
Capital. $5,000. Stockholders: I.
'■, M. Ginshegr and H. Zucker-
600 Jackson Ave., New York
Oldknow in Town
ill Oldknow of Atlanta is in
'' n. among other things looking
0^- "The Virgin of Stamboul."
Intern'l Combine
(.Continued from Page 1)
regarded as one of the largest chains
of English houses of importance.
That this same organization was
reaching out to secure a greater
number of important houses is com-
mon talk in England.
According to London reports.
Lord Beaverbrook has acquired a
large interest in Pathe for the pur-
pose of securing of the distribution
of Pathe's topical reviews and news
pictures. Not only is Beaverbrook
in control of the P. C. T., but it is
said that he also controls the Asso-
ciated Picture Houses, Ltd.
From Toronto comes word that N.
L. Nathanson, interested in the Par-
amount theaters and also the distri-
bution of Famous Players product
in Canada, has refused to make any
comment as to whether or not his
associate, Mr. Bickel, intended leav-
ing shortly to join Adolph Zukor in
London. It is anticipated by some,
however, that Mr. Bickel will in the
early future join Mr. Zukor in Lon-
don because of the importance of the
meeting with Lord Beaverbrook and
Sir William Jury.
Republic Offers Complete Programs
The exhibitor can now book from
Republic Distributing a complete
program from overture to exist
March
Two Houses Bring $300,000
Centralia Wash. — Joseph Lucas
has sold the Liberty and Grand for
$300,000 to the Western Amusement
Co.
Another Big House
Chicago, 111.— A $7,500,000 hotel
and theater will be built on Sheri-
dan Road and Lawrence Avenue this
spring, to be known as the Loridan.
Negotiations have practically been
closed with a firm which operates
several large houses for this 3,000
seat house. Pictures and vaudeville
will be run.
Cincinnati Offices Combine
Cincinnati, O. — The local offices of
Select, National Pictures and Repub-
lic have been combined into one
office.
Bend, Ore.— W. T. O'Donnell and
T. M. O'Donnell will erect a $50,000
house.
Waterbury, Conn. — The Rocco De
Orio Amuse. Co. has taken over the
Rivoli and will call it the De Orio
hereafter.
New York— The Broselin at 110th
St. and Fifth Ave. has been re-
opened, after being closed for re-
pairs.
In the Courts
The Fay Films, Inc., has been sued
in the Supreme Court by the Film
Specials for $50,000. A summons
served on Frank S. Mattison, gen-
eral manager of the defendant at 220
W. 42d St., by William A. Blank,
attorney for the plaintiff, does not
state the ground of the suit.
Mitchell Lewis has sued Cyrus J.
Williams in the Supreme Court for
$37,000. The plaintiff says that in
iyi8 he agreed to act in six films to
be distributed by Select Pictures and
he and the defendant were to get
65 per cent, of the gross receipts. It
was later agreed that he was to have
$500 a week while acting and was to
have 25 per cent, of the share re-
cieved by the defendant from Select.
He says he has finished "The Code
of the Yukon," "Children of Banish-
ment," "Jacques of the Silver North,"
"Faith of the Strong" and "Last of
His People,' and that the defendant
is entitled to $148,000 of which the
plaintiff's share is $37,000, and has
not been paid.
Frances Marion Signed
Frances Marion, who has done
considerable scenario work for Mary
Pickford has been placed under a
long term contract by International.
Convention Gets Under Way
{By IVire to WW'S DAILY)
Utica, N. Y. — The convention of
the New York State Exhibitors'
league got under way to-day at the
Hotel Utica.
Both the Utica and Martin are
overflowing with exhibitors, ex-
changemen and film folk. Mrs.
Henry Moskowitz who recently al-
lied her with the Universal Indus-
trial Department is here as the rep-
resentative of Governor Smith who
is unable to attend.
Most of the New York exchange
managers are here to hobnob with
the exhibitors.
Louisville, Ky. — Mutual Amuse
Co. will build.
Rockford, Mich. — A house seating
500 will be builf by local business
men.
Duluth, Minn. — A. J. Knowlton ir
managing a new house just opened
Farnum Signed by R. C.
Dustin Farnum, is was officially
announced yesterday by Robertson-
Cole had been signed by that com-
pany for a period of three years.
Hubbard Signs With Universal
Lucien Hubbard has severed con-
nections with Vitagraph to become
coast scenario editor for Universal.
Percy Heath is now scenario chief
at Universal City.
Woodbury, N. J.— W. L. Wilkins
has bought a site for a film house.
The difference between
moving pictvires and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
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Motion Hctore News
Vol. XXI
March 13, 1920
No. XII
The Theme and Its Treatment
Ir is a pleasure — as well as a policy — to record, on
this page,, the occasional picture which seems to
us to mark a distinct and broad advance in pro-
duction.
Such a picture is '' Dangerous Days," the first Mary
Roberts Rinehart contribution to the Eminent Au-
thors Series.
" Dangerous Days," the novel, is said to have been
Mrs. Rinehart's best selling book; so the picture goes
forth with this considerable advance advertising.
But this, to our mind, is not so important, not nearly
so important, as the fact that the story was written with
the picture clearly in mind, or else by a mind which
naturally expresses itself in picture values.
So we have here, to begin with, a theme successfully
created for the screen.
That is a big point. Such stories, no matter who
write them, will mark the good picture of the future.
And the theme is a thoughtful one — not merely a
story created to get picture effects. The author looked
into and under our social, spiritual and economic life
at the moment of this country's entrance into the war,
and tells what she saw. The story makes you think;
it aims at something.
The second big point is harmony in production.
This, clearly, is a high type of an organization made
picture — one in which several trained minds have suc-
cessfully worked to a common end.
To express these results separately, we have:
FIRST, perfect continuity. We understand this
to be a collaboration of Mrs. Rinehart and
Charles Kenyon, supervised by J. G. Hawks.
The task was not a simple one. We have the separate
romances of the steel maker with a wife and the other
woman he loves; the son, with his youthful problems
of love and duty; the German born foreman of the
works, and his daughter who loves the steel maker's
son. There were grave dangers here of jerkincss and
confusion; yet the story moves clearly, swiftly and
logically along.
The subtitles. They are exceptionally brief, apt
and strong: "wallops," every one. We are told that
Mrs. Rinehart wrote them. Why not?
The acting by an all-star cast is so sincere, the set-
tings throughout are so realistic that you forget you
are viewing a picture.
Realism is the keynote clear through. There is
lavishness only where it is truly expressive of the mil-
lionaire's home and entertainments. Dominant,
always in the picture, is its locale, the smoky, thunder-
ous steel city.
All of which mean that Reginald Barker has done
an exceptional piece of direction. And direction here,
as always in pictures, is of the utmost importance. Yet,
we are sure, Mr. Barker will be the first to say that
he could not have got these results without such a
theme, and such preparation of a theme, for the screen.
WE are glad to cite this picture as a well-
rounded example of the new kind of picture,
the kind the screen calls for now, the genuine
example of fewer and better pictures.
W have seen pictures as well and carefully made,
but they may have lacked a theme suitable for picture
presentation. And we have seen good themes care-
lessly produced, though there is much less excuse these
days for poor production than for unsuitable themes.
It is the harmonious whole that counts: and such
pictures will come only from a harmonious organiza-
tion highly trained in picture creation and expression.
This may be a very large organization; or it may con-
sist of a very few people.
The theme is of the utmost importance. Without a
theme stars and directors are of little avail.
The theme must be a picture theme — a story capable
of expression, not in word values, but in picture val-
ues. This is the paramount point. Without this qual-
ity authors' names and books' names are inconsequen-
tial.
Then comes the adaptation to the screen. We are
glad to note that an author like Mrs. Rinehart thinks
well enough of pictures not merely to create for them,
but to adapt her creation and write her own subtitles.
And we predict that many more authors will soon
be similarly engaged.
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The Ballroom Scene
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Roy Stewart has left
for Arizona, where scenes of his
present picture will be made. The
company will remain in the southern
state for several weeks.
H. Thompson Rich has completed
his first script for Metro, a pictur-
ization of Eugene Walter's drama
"Fine Feathers," which will be May
Allison's next Screen Classics fea-
ture following "The Cheater," upon
which she is now working.
Gertrude Astor plays the charac-
ter of "Lucile" in A. S. LeVino's
interpretation of Jack London's
novel, "Burning Daylight."
National Film now has a studio
council, which passes on all import-
ant matters connected with produc-
tion.
Victor Nulty has been made as-
sistant general manager at the Na-
tional Studios.
Lyons and Moran will soon enter
production on their next feature
comedy drama entitled "Bohemian
Nights," a magazine story by John
Clay, continuity by Philip Hurn.
Harry Edwards has agreed to con-
tinue directing the Flanagan and Ed-
wards comedies for National Film.
Tom Mills is directing the third
National Picture production. "The
Invisible Divorce" at the Selznick
West Coast studios.
Monte Banks who is being starred
in Welcome Comedies, made for
Warner Brothers under the general
supervision of Frank C. Griffin, has
completed his first two-reeler, "A
Rare Bird."
Hal and Dick Rosson assistant
and cameraman for Director Arthur
Rosson have returned from an ex-
tensive automobile tour through the
desert and the mountain country
where they have been shooting
unique scenic effects that will be
used in some of Director Rosson's
future pictures.
The eternal question, "How old
is Ann?" or, as it is in this case,
"How old is Mary?" is about to bob
up again. It's going to be put be-
fore a jury in the Federal Court.
The principal is Miss Mary Miles
Minter, film actress. She will aver
in court that the American Film Co.
owes her $4,125 in back pay and ex-
penses. The contract was made by
the mother of the actress and it
gives Miss Mary's age as 17 years.
H. W. Bodkin, attorney for the com-
pany saj's Miss Minter is more than
26 years old.
Declaring he was discharged by
the National Film Co. before his
contract had expired, Paul C. Hurst,
an actor has filed suit in the Super-
ior Court against the company for
$20,100 damages. Hurst alleged he
was employed for a period of two
years to act in motion pictures at a
salary of $250 a week the first year
and $300 a week the second year.
This was last June, but on Feb. 19
he alleged, he was discharged.
Under the direction of Fred J. But-
ler, work on the first picture star-
ring David Butler by the D. N.
Schwab Prod., Inc., has started. "Sit-
ting on the World" will be the initial
offering.
GAUSMAN.
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Wednesday, March 10, 1920
A PRESCRIPTION
TO THE PRODUCER OF
SHORT SUBJECTS
COMEDIES
EDUCATIONALS
SCENICS
NOVELTIES
WISHING TO REACH THE
DISTRIBUTOR
EXHIBITOR OR
STATE RIGHT BUYER
EFFICIENTLY
EVERY DAY
OF THE YEAR
AND AT COMPARATIVELY
SMALL COST
We Recommend
At Brief Intervals
WID'S DAIL
'A TEST WILL TELL'
ednesday, March 10, 1920
a!i4^
DAILV
ants "Show-Down"
[Continued from Page 2)
)i(tui-t's. r.ut comiiel a show-down.
/ tliciii get out of the theater game
oiitiiiiie tlieir Ijuyiag, leasing luul
ling without the aid of exhibitor
; yon don't, tlie finish is in sight for
;a't many of yon. Keeping on payitig
your "money for rentals, part of
h'uill go into tlieaters, and it won't
)ng before the n\iniljer and scope of
priHlncer-ditsributor owned houses
lie sullieienl to enable tlieni to reduce
uiml)er of independent stars and pro-
rs to a half, or less, of what it is
They'll have the houses to absorb
[titles 'of releases They'll do it, even
loss until tliey've gotten everything
■«ant and need, and until you have
lose up and get out. Then they'll
)nck their losses at a handsome profit
icjueezing tight the grip on jirodiic-
sources. And the stars and directors
get caught in the tight will find a
e wall cutting off all progress beyond
limits the controlling minds in the
opoly permit."
1 the statement referred to by
Patterson above, J. D. Williams
in part: —
'he present is the great divide for
,bitiirs and producers! Neither can
[eutr.-il. You are either an independ-
as an exhibitor or producer or you
a passive victim scheduled for an-
..tion. ♦ * *
here is no middle road, no impartial
for exhibitors and producers in de-
g between the two Issues or factions
which the industry is re^'o'ving it-
re we have the proposition or profit'-
e<l bv producer-distributor concern,
hundreds of thousands of dollars in
Is from indejiendent exhibitors be-
nvested in theaters to be controlled
le producer-distributors and for the
purpose of giving a life-and-death
to the very men from whom they
btaining an existence in their origin-
chosen of the industry.
iPse producer-distributors will con-
to invest the profits they are mak-
)n rentals from present-day inde-
nt exhibitors and buy, lease or
more theaters.
a year, perhaps two years, such a
ne Would have a national chain of
8, and be in excellent position
?h control of a goodly part of the
r market, to dictate to yo>i what
)uld and could not do as stars and
)ducers.
icial notice should be served on
producer- distributor concern oper-
or acquiring theaters to sell out its
gs to independent exhibitors, and
ction in the future only as produc-
ributors, or lose the patronage of
independent exhibitor.
e the free-agent stars and pro-
your support. They deserve it for
rcentionni quality of their work
a list of the real big successes of
t two years, and you will find that
I? them were made by independent
ers And they are not trying to
fi theaters of their own to compete
on. Thev are helping you to pre-
your independence, and you. in
lUst let your rentals go where they
: reinvested in bigger and better
5 and not in theaters,"
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WID'S DAILY—
Upon checking over my file
I find I have not received a
copy of your issue of Sunday,
February 1st. Kindly shoot
this to me by very first mail,
as I cannot get along without
a single copy of your valuable
publication.
Yours sincerely,
A. P. Desormeaux, Manager.
Meet in Chicago
This Year's Convention of M. P. E.
A. Not Slated for Virginia
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Indianapolis — Frank Rembusch,
executive secretary of the Motion
Picture Exhibitors of Arnerica, Inc.
states that the 1920 convention of the
league will be held in Chicago and
not in Ocean View, Va., as originally
planned.
Jake Wells wrote Rembusch say-
ing that he doesn't think Ocean View
v\ould be aide to accommodate the
crowd expected.
Rembusch is circulating a form
letter among New York exhibitors
in which he states that an "up state"
committee of the New York exhibi-
tors refused to permit the members
of the M. P. E. A. to "fit into their
convention."
He says that William H. Linton
invited the Rembusch organization
to attend the convention at Utica
and that the invitation was accepted.
At Broadway Houses
{Continued from Page 2)
llie matinee croud, llie c(jnicdy bits draw-
ing audible appreciation. The weekly is
a conglomerate affair but the event whi(di
drew most applause was Governor Ed-
wards of New .ler-^ey signing the 15. ."iO
per ctnt. beer bill Anotlier reel which
.vent out bitter than the ordinary was
one of the Martin Johnson South Sea
Island subjects. The titles were specially
•lever and were well appreciated.
RIVOI-I
For an innovation tlie X)rogram at the
Kivoli this week contained a chorus of
mixfd voices. During the run of "The
lieauty of Nature," a Paramount-Post
Scenic, the cdiorus sang appropriate mel-
odies off stage. Preceding the feature
Iclorado All)ano rendered the Barcarole
from "La Gioconda" assisted by the
rhorus, garbed in costume An artistic
stage setting added to the atmosphere.
The overture was the familiar "William
Tell.'" The Kivoli Pictorial and a George
Ovey Comedy, "Good Night Nurse" were
the ' other short sub.iects subordinating
tlie feature starring Elsie Ferguson in Sir
Arthur Wing Pinero's "His Plouse in
Order." Para mount- Artcraft.
Richards in Havana
New Orleans — E. V. Richards, of
the Saenger Amusement Co. is in
Havana recovering from a recent ill-
ness.
Quitman, Miss. — Reported that the
Long-Bell Co. will erect a house
To Build 1,200 Seat House
Americus, Ga. — A house seating
1,200 will be erected by Arthur Lu-
cas of the Goldwyn office in Atlanta
Norfolk, Conn. — Henry Needles
has resigned as manager of the Re-
gent.
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^^^ednesday, March 10, ]
Putting It Over
Here is how a brother exhib-
itor put his shoii- over. Send
alone/ your ideas. Let the other
fello-jv knoiv how you cleaned
up.
As a result of some clever stunts
being engineered by Joseph M.
Schenck, Norma and Constance
Talniadge will receive much pub-
licity. To begin with, the painting
of Norma by Vargas, the Japanese
artist on the cover of the Febru-
ary Theater Magazine, has been
reproduced on one and three sheets.
Haskell Coffin's portrait of Con-
stance Talmadge, to appear on the
cover of tlje April number of the
Pictorial Review will also be so rep-
roduced. In addition, two songs,
"A Daughter of Two Worlds" and
"Fairy Castles in the Sky" bear pic-
tures of Norma Talmadge on the
covers, the former being by Paul
Sarazan of First National. It will
be used as part of the music cue
sheet with the picture of that name.
A deal with a silver frame manu-
facturer has been closed, whereby
a million pictures of Constance Tal-
madge and half tliat many of Nor-
ma, autographed, will be used in
these fraines as an advertising dis-
play in large department stores.
Toilet articles, bearing Norma Tal-
ma dge's name, recently placed on
the market are also proving of value.
Columbus, O. — Following the
booking of "Huckleberry Finn" by
the Southern, Manager Maddox
started a campaign that resulted in
a successful run. His ads carried
a b'g head of Huck Finn, and
"Lookee!" was the slogan. He then
proceeded to offer prizes for the
best letters from school children ex-
plaining what they would do if they
discovered the treasure Huck Finn
finds in the picture. Thirty 24 sheet
stands in the best locations in town
o-'p of them being on fire ruins of
a leading department store served
their purpose and Huckleberry
Finn Apple Pie on restaurant men-
us, with the words "See the picture
at the Southern" following, also
helped. In addition he secured the
rn-operation of schools, Huck Finn
War Savings Stamp clubs being
formed in various classes. To get
in. boys had to sell $100 worth of
stamps within a certain period, $3
$2 and $1 being ofiFered to each of
those turning in the best record, and
tickets being given to all members
A baby checking nursery opened
during the run of the film was
another novelty.
Johnson City, Tenn. — Ben Pflaum,
manager of. the Maiestic, after book-
ing Charles Chaplin in "A Dog's
Life." hit upon a very novel scheme
of exploiting it. He had an adver-
t'<:enient inse'-tcd in papers, to the
effect that SO to 100 dogs were
wanted, asking boys to bring their
dogs to the house on Saturday
morning at 10:30 A. M., promising
•to pay for the canines. He had
Two New Canadian Houses
Kingston, Ontario — Two houses to
be erected here, one by the Famous
Players Canadian Corp.^ and the
other bv Jule and J. J. Allen, will
cost $750,000.
f o Make Theater of Seigel Building
Boston, Mass. — The Seigel Build-
ing, purchased by Max Mitchell and
associates for $6,500,000 will be con-
verted into a large film house, and
will also be used for other business
purposes.
Henaberry Directing Warwick
Hollywood — Joseph Henaberry is
back on the Lasky lot directing Rob-
ert Warwick in "The Man from
Blankley's."
"Daughter of the Devil" Under Way
.■\tlanla, Ga. — Frank Kirhy is now
at work on "The Daughter of the
Devil" with a company including
Kempton Green and Irma Harrison
in the leading roles.
Minneapolis House to Cost $500,000
Minneapolis. Minn. — G. E. Ray-
mond, genera! manager of the Twin
City Orpheum interests has an-
nounced the erection of a $500,000
house to seat 3,500.
To Make Picture in Dallas
Dallas. Tex. — A five reel produc-
tion, "The Yellow Rose," will be
produced here by the F-W-Z Photo-
play Co.
Oklahoma House Will Cost $300,000
Okla. City, Okla.— The United
Theater Co. will spend $300,000 on
the erection of a house at 116-20
Main St.
Universal Makes Americanization
Film
"Is America Worth Saving" is the
title of an Americanization picture
produced by Universal's Educational
Department. Nicholas Murray But-
ler president of Columbia Univers-
ity, appears in the film, and co-
operated generally in making it pos-
sible. It will be shown in factory,
theaters, and prints will be loaned
labor unions, Americanization or-
ganizations, women's citizenship as-
sociations, etc.
Additions to Walsh Staff
Ralph S. Mahon, formerly with the
Boy Scouts of America is secretary
to R. A. Walsh and James T. Don-
ohue, formerly with Charles Dilling-
ham heads the playreading depart-
ment.
laste-board saddles made, of a size to
fit the animals, with the words ''Ma-
jestic Theater, Monday, Charlie
Chaplin in "A Dog's Life." The
youngsters were suspicious, however,
and he had to explain that he was
willing to offer ten cents for each
hound and had no sinister designs.
It so happened however, that the
dogs could not agree and a liig fight
resulted in the lobby, it being neces-
sary to turn the hose on them, after
the saddles had been completely de-
stroyed. But everyone learned of
the battle and Pflaum received the
publicity he wanted after all.
"Agin Percentages"
G. A. Bleich Amus. Enterp.,
Owensboro, Ky.
WID'S
New York: —
Your bill for subscription
to "Wid s" has become lost
but here's your check and you
can forward a duplicate, re-
ceipted.
The writer hopes to continue
your reports for years in the
future unless "Percentage" be-
comes a rule when I am going
back to washing bottles in
the soda pop factory as a pre-
fercnce to this business.
Yous truly,
G. A. BLEICH.
Abbott Sues Actress
George S. Abbott has brought suit
in the Supreme Court against Mar-
guerite Sylvia for $2,500. The com-
plaint alleges that the parties made
an agreement July 15 last by which
Al)l)otl was to act as Miss Sylvia's
manager and was to exploit her
and promote her interests as a film
star, secure her proper vehicles and
an engagement with the American
Film Co. He alleges he was to get
any sum he could secure for Miss
Sylvia in excess of $1,500 a week.
He says she worked five weeks and
got $10,000 but has refused to pay
him.
Price Sells Territorial RUht
f^. B. Price has sold the rights
Princess Mona Darkfeather h
Dianias for Greater New Yor)
Ncrtliern New Jersey, to the Ale
Film Corp.
Kreedlore and Wagner of Lo
elcs have bougiit the "Log of the
for California, Nevada and Arizoi
A. Thome, of Fairbanks, Alask
bought it for Alaska.
•'Transgressor" Sold for Brai
Inter-Ocean reports the sale
Brazilian rights to the "Transgi;
New Pioneer Sales
Sidney Lust, Washington, has
for District of Columbia and Ma
Virginia and Delaware and
Holmes. Omaha, for Iowa and Ni
to Pioneer's Caddoek-Stecher w
tilm-s.
New Pioneer Exchangees
The S. & S. Film and Supply C<
of Pittsburgh will handle the ent
of Pioneer prodiietions in westerr
sylvania and West Virginia.
Gray Gets Another
South Berwick, Me. — The Gray-
Carrigan interests of Lewiston have
taken over the Home.
Kenosha. Wis. — William Frazier
who owns the Coliseum will spend
$150,000 or more to remodel iL
HlrKh Sells Bacon Productt
Nathan Hirsh of Aywon Pi
nounces the sale of Gerald F.
■Blind Love" to Herman RIfkin,
Feature Film Co.. Boston for Ne E
land and to Kquity Film Co., ff C
fornia, Nevada and Arizona.
Mone.v A«lvanced on
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OL. XI. NO. 71
Friday, March 12, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Galnay Is Here
ead of Cinema-Ad Inc., Says He
Has Contracts With Producers
James Calnay who says he is pres-
ent of Cinema-Ad, Inc., of Los An-
lies, is in New York together with
s wife, D. E. Calnay, who, as sec-
tary to the president, sent out cir-
ilar letters to national advertisers
fering to insert advertising into
le coming productions of "a few of
e greatest producers and stars."
Recently in Los Angeles, A. H.
'ilkins of the Vigilance Committee
• the Los Angeles Advertising
ub, made a statement that the of-
s of Cinejna Ad., Inc., in the
right & Callendcr Bldg., were
)sed and added that the postal
thorities were trying to locate D.
Calnay. Mr. Calnay said yester-
y that so far as he knew neither
I nor his wife, D. E. Calnay, had
(ne anything as a result of which
hy should remain in hiding and
rnished his address should the pos-
|, authorities desire him.
Calnay further stated that he had
his pocket, signed contracts from
•eral producers to permit advertis-
■ to be inserted into their produc-
as and insisted that there was
nhing wrong in this inasmuch as
iivvas a practice that had been in
- a number of years. He fur-
iilded that he had sold the idea
» .iilvertising in productions and
li.cuuld not understand why this
1 not perfectly legitimate to be
tinned in the future.
alnay also said that he was mak-
an arrangement for the distrib-
•n of the High Life Comedies
ch he said he owned.
Derham Visits New York
A. Derham, secretary and treas-
of the Famous Players-Lasky
p., Ltd., of Canada, is in New
Erie Exhibitors Here
A. Potter and J. E. Newton,
'ating the Columbia Amusement
H of Erie, Pa., are in town. The
linbia own the Majestic and Col-
|ia in Erie, the Library in War-
I. Pa., while new theaters are
Ined for Sharon and Oil Citv.
aoldwyns Sold for Abroad
thur Ziehm, foreign sales man-
'gi for Goldwyn has sold his com-
ja] 5 product for Spain, Portugal,
-e ral America, Mexico and Japan.
r ' Dillon to Direct Dana
I ward Dillon will direct Viola
l^^i in "Parlor, Bedroom and
'"1" for Metro.
She flew at her lover and struck with all the fury of a little savage. —
D, W. Griffith's "The Idol Dancer," a First National Attraction.— Advt.
More Stock
Gardiner Syndicate, N. Y. Offering
$50,000— Also Specialty, Dallas
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Rochester, N. Y. — The Gardiner
Syndicate, operating excfianges in
Buffalo, Ali^any and New York City
is offering an issue of $50,000 of 8%
preferred stock at $100 a share.
Subscription books close April 1.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — The Specialty Film
Corp. recently reorganized here with
W. G. Underwood as president is
offering stock in the enterprise.
What is called ''dividend paying
common and preferred franchise-
stock-shares" is being offered to ex-
hibitors until operating cost is cov-
ered and after that the company
states no more will be sold.
Wm. Kent Goes to Toronto
{By IVire to fFID'S DAILY)
Detroit, Mich. — William Kent,
brother of J. O. Kent, manager of
the Select exchange here has been
appointed manager of the Select of-
fice in Toronto. Sam Morris made
the appointment personally.
Lichtman En Route West
A\ Lichtman of Famous Players is
now on his way to the coast.
"On With Dance" Banned
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia, Pa. — The Pennsylva-
nia State Board of Censors has
banned "On With the Dance," a Mac
Murray-Famous Players release.
"River's End" on Stage
Charles L. Wagner, the music im-
pressario will .present a stage ver-
sion of "The River's End," in the
fall.
The screen version was made by
Marshal Neilan.
May Leave To-day
Thomas H. Ince and J. Parker
Read, Jr., who have been in town
for the past two weeks relative to
•the distribution of the Associated
Producers product hope to leave for
the coast to-day. It is possible that
pending negotiations, however, may
hold them over until to-morrow or
Sunday.
Verhalen Leaves R C.
Charles \'erhalen, for some time
past director of publicity and ad-
vertising with Robertson Cole has
resigned to become a free lance.
Verhalen plans to concentrate on
advertising campaigns for independ-
ent producers.
It is understood that Verhalen's
duties will be divided among the
present members of the staff.
R. C. Gets Shackleton Film
"The Bottom of the World," a film
of Sir Ernest Shackleton's South
Pole exploring expedition, has been
obtained by Robertson-Cole for re-
lease in the near future.
The picture comprises a complete
record of the expedition, from the
time it left civilization until the ar-
rival back at Valparaiso, after being
shut off for nearly two years from
the world.
The Sick List
Sidney R. Kent, sales manager of
Famous Players is ill at home.
Ben H. Atwcll of the Capitol the-
ater is also confined to his bed.
Zellner Coming East
Arthur Zellner, scenario writer
for Metro on the coast will shortly
leave for the East to write one
script for Maxwell Karger.
Saving $800,000
Selznick Organization Combining
Various Companies Throughout
Country
An important move is being made
by the Selznick organization which
has for its purpose the combining of
offices of Selznick, National and 'Re-
public Pictures offices throughout
the country.
When completely perfected this
move which has for its purpose a
single office in which all of the com-
panies will be combined, thereby
perfecting a saving of approximately
$800,000 a year.
In New York the Republic exec-
utive offices are now being made part
of the Selznick-Select outfit at 729
Seventh Ave.
Leah Baird Leaves for Coast
Leah Baird. Arthur F. Beck and
wife, and Sidney Garrett and wife
left for California yesterday.
Are .vou an Independent Producer?
Kngage Solomon, he's wise. — Advt
Friday, March 12, 1920
Vol. XI No. 71 Friday, March 12, 1920 Price 5 Cents
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Business Manager.
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and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .... 79^ 81^ 79^
Do, pfd 90 90 90
Goldwyn 23 24 23^
Loew's, Inc 30 30^ 30^
Triangle 7/16 1/3 H
United Pict. Prod. 13 13^ 13Vs
World Film 1
Report Anna Fay Will Make Fil!m
Los Angeles, Cal. — Reported here
that Anna Eva Fay, who has ap-
peared in vaudeville in a spiritualist
act is in search of a suitable studio
in which to produce a film to be
called "The Voice of Silence."
POISON!
Beware of the venom of a
scarlet woman's fang
Mollie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Tale of Hearts
Heartaches
and
.
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Among Exchangemen
Minneapolis, Minn. — It is reported
that Arthur Huesman, formerly man-
ager of the local office of the Gen-
eral Film Co. and Omaha Hodkinson
office has been appointed special re-
presentative for South Dakota by
Robertson-Cole, out of the Minneap-
olis exchange.
Nothing was known about the mat-
ter in the New York Robertson-Cole
branch.
Detroit, Mich. — Earl Hennessy has
been named the manager of the local
Hallmark office, succeeding Fred
Young. He was formerly a sales-
man for Fox and more recently man-
ager of the Majestic and Regent in
this cit}'.
Washington, D. C.--Jake Flax,
general manager for the past six
months for Sidney B. Lust of the
Super Films Attractions, has left
that organization to become affili-
ated with Sam Flax, his brother who
operates the Liberty Film Corp.
Stanley House to Cost $1,000,000
Trenton, N. J. — The Stanley Co.
will erect a house at a cost of $1,000,-
000.
Screenart Opens Baltimore Office
Baltimore, Md. — The local office
of Screenart Pictures has been open-
ed. The organization is releasing
"The Blindness of Youth," "The
Sacred Flame" and Pioneer produc-
tions.
Loew Houses Change Poilcy
The Brevoort, Brooklyn, and Bur-
land in the Bronx; Loew houses de-
voted to pictures exclusively, which
have been changing their programs
each day will in the future play an
average of three shows each week.
Pictures will be* held over for two,
three and four day stands.
Butterfield Opens Detroit Office
Detroit, Mich. — E. C. Beatty is in
charge of a local office opened by
the W. S. Butterfield Enterprises.
The Butterfield House in Flint has
just opened, and the new house in
Lansing will be ready soon.
Guts and Flashes
Viola Dana's next production for
Metro is an adaptation of H. V. Es-
mond's drama, "Eliza Comes to
Stay," and will be called "Danger-
ous to Men."
D. W. Griffith's second produc-
tion for First National will be called
"The Idol Dancer," instead of "Fires
of Love."
Hadley Waters will be in charge
of the exploitation of the "The Way
Back" the Elks picture in which
Claire Whitney appears.
May Allison has finished "The
Cheater" and will rest for two weeks
before starting "Fine Feathers."
Bert Lytell has finished "Alias Jim-
my Valentine" and will rest before
starting his next production, "The
Temple of Dawn."
Large House for Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. — James N. Ginns
and Charles Topkis, who will oper-
ate under the name, the Topkis-
(iinns Corp. will erect a house at a
cost of $400,000. Samuel Rothapfel
will supervise the interior decorating
of it.
Exhibitors Oppose Daylight Saving
Cincinnati, O. — The Motion Pic-
ture Exhibitors' League, together
with labor organizations, is oppos-
ing the daylight saving measure be-
fore the. city council. The bill pro-
vides for an additional hour of day-
light from the last Sunday in April
to the first in September.
Renew Lease
Chicago. 111. — Jones Linick &
Schaefcr* have renewed their lease
on the Lyric Theater for ten years
at a net rental of $170,000. This
house which is located on State St.
will be redecorated and a new ven-
tilation system and seats installed
at a cost of $25,000.
Thompson With Echman
Edward Thompson, formerly ex-
ploitation representative for Gold-
wyn at Buffalo, is now attached to
Sam Lehman's force at the New
York exchange.
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
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HAVE YOU A PROPOSITION ?
One of the best known COMEDY STARS who has been feat-
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HIGHEST CLASS ORGANIZATIONS.
Present contract expires in about 30 days. For interview, ad-
dress Box 33— WID'S DAILY, Hollywood Office.
Says Churches Need Licenses
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Tha
churches which show pictures mus
take out licenses and otherwise com
ply with the rules and regulation
covering the conduct of theaters, i
the opinion expressed by city attoi
ney Taggart. ■
Ryan Returns to New York
J. P. Ryan, William Fox's Sout'
American manager has returned t
New York after being away thr(
years. According to Ryan, Ame
ican productions are accepted everv
where as the best that can be s,
cured. Foreign productions, he rj
ports, are to be seen only in tl|
cheaper houses.
Attractive Poster
Los Angeles, Cal. — The Specii
Pictures Corp., releasing the Cor
cdyart two reelers, has issued a ve
attractive poster to be used in lobl
displays. It helps exploit that Ai
color scenic portions which w
make up 400 feet of each release. T
posters reads "This theater contrc
for this district the exclusive riglj
to Artcolor Scenics distributed
the Special Pictures Corp.
Company to Finance Productio|
Los Angeles, Cal. — C. Fred Grij
dy has formed a company to
known as Modern photodrama H
finance producers of pictuers. A sug
of offices has been taken in the Maf
ham Building and work has been
gun. The first company thus bad*!'
in now working on "The Rubait
of Omar Khayam," and is called e
Ferdinand Pinney Earle Co.
Board of Censors Named
Mt. Vernon, N. Y. — Mayer E -
caid has appointed the follo\-
censor board: Dr. Warren S. j
der, Lincoln Manor and Mrs. Bera
E. Averill.
Hartford, Conn. — Lyceum Tl -
ter Corp. Capital stock, $50,000.
Chicago, 111. — The Imperial on id
Street has been leased for autr
bile sales rooms.
It is the unusual that i
attracts attention, — and J
RITCHEY posters are al
ways unusually fine, as
compared to other posters^
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Putting It Over
Here is koiu a- brother exhib-
tor put his show over. Send
tlong your ideas. Let the other
elloiv knoiu hoixi you cleaned
'P-
he fact that Charles Scribner's
IS are carrying on a great adver-
ig campaign for "Treasure Is-
1," in magazines and leading
fspapers throughout the country
;eeping that title before the pub-
;ye. Undoubtedly it will help the
aous Players production adapted
n Robert Louis Stevenson's no-
It is estimated that last year,
000 was spent advertising the
k.
when N. E. Bernowcr of the Alham-
hra held an essay contest of this
(lucstion, offering three prizes of $15,
$10, and $5 respectively, many com-
peted. The question was asked in
conjunction with such a problem re-
sulting in "The Mystery of the Yel-
low Room." In addition to the con-
test which called for manuscripts of
not more than 100 words, a teaser
campaign helped. There were also
1,000 placards, with yellow arrows
and black type, pointing trails in
every direction to the house. Al-
though there was a gale when it
opened, the production played to big
business from the very start.
Homer, La. — A new house scatiag
600 will be built here.
hicago, 111. — Andrew Karzas,
lager of the Woodlawn, follow-
the booking of "Everywoman,"
a few simple exploitation
mes that brought a considerable
unt of patronage. He started by
nging an attractive lobby dis-
also placing framed photo-
phs of Wanda Hawley, Violet
ning, Bebe Daniels and others in
cast in show windows of mer-
its within ten blocks of the
:3e. An eight page leaflet was
published, in two colors, includ-
rotogravures of various scenes
(1 the film.
mton, O. — "Are Secret Mar-
ies Justifiable" is a question
:h affords considerable oppor-
ty for amateur wieldcrs of the
!to get off excess verbiage, and
Small Studio for Rent
318 East 48th Street
J. W. McGovern
Tele Murray Hill 4963 ■
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn Pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
Comedies Need Effective Presentation, too.
liniusic Cue Sheets are provided with all Arbuckle, Sennett,
A St. John and Carter de Haven Comedies.
WHY NOT WITH YOURS?
FiLMUSic Studios, Hollywood
TYPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW^YORK, N. Y.
Nfamp Street 64 West Randolph Street
Cfaicafo. IlL
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^^Drleans, La.
Ince Offers Prize
Thomas H. Ince is offering a prize
of .$2,000 for a scenario written by
the students of the Columbia School
of Journalism.
Authors Chartered
(Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Albany, N. Y.— The Eminent
Authors Pictures, Inc., of Delaware
has been authorized to transact bus-
iness in New York State. The cor-
poration is capitalized at $1,000,000.
Vincent With Niebuhr
Walter Niebuhr, of American Cin-
ema has signed James Vincent, to
direct the next production, which
will be under way next week.
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recently absorbed by new in-
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Easy Picking
of the big hiscious box-
office receipts comes to
the exhibitor who has
had the foresight to
plant the Fewer and
Better tree on his book-
ing schedule.
You can imagine what
the returns must be on
such remarkable pro-
ductions as
The Right of Way
by Sir Gilbert Parker
starring Bert Lytell
Old Lady 31
by Rachel Crothers
starring Emma Dunn
The Very Idea
by William LeBaron
starring Taylor Holmes
Should a Woman Tell
by Finis Fox
featuring Alice Lake
The Willow Tree
by J. H. Benrimo and
Harrison Rhodes
starring Viola Dana
The Walk-Offs
by Frederic and Fanny
Hatton
starring May Allison
Shore Acres
by James A. Heme
starring Alice Lake
and others of the Per-
fect Thirty-Six!
Better book them
and come in for
your share of the
Federal Reserve
note foliage.
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Friday, March 12, 1920
SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Will Not Enforce Law
Ontario^ Can. — The order-in-coun-
cil, recently passed, making it neces-
sary to have all picture advertise-
ments censored before they may ap-
pear in newspapers will not be en-
forced for the present. Unless some
theater advertises in a manner con-
sidered offensive, or misrepresents
the show to be offered, such a state
will continue, but in event of some-
one violating the spirit of the ordin-
ance, the advertisements of that
house will be censored, and such
supervision will continue indefinitely.
Fowler Looking After Censored
Films
Baltimore, Md. — J. E. Fowler has
been appointed by the Exchange
Managers' Association to look after
their interests and assemble and cut
censored pictures. He replaces Guy
L. Wonder, manager of the Wilson,
who finds his duties in connection
with that position too much to en-
able him to continue.
New F. P. Releases
Robert Warwick in "Jack Straw"
and Dorothy Gish in "Mary Ellen
Comes to Town" are the Paramount
feature releases for March 14.
Miles Theater Robbed
Detroit, Mich.- — Three armed ban-
dits forced their way into the Miles
theater on Monday and robbed Mrs.
Marie F. Ryan, the cashier of $5,200,
the Saturday and Sunday receipts.
Buxbaum Liked the Convention
Harry H. Buxbaum, of Famous
Players thought the Utica conven-
tion the greatest thing ever.
He says the New York State ex-
hibitors are the finest crowd in the
country. They liked him so much
they presented him with $800 and
Harry didn't ''fade" anybody but ex-
hibitors.
Not Connected With Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Prod, state that
"Thoughtless Women" with Alma
Rubens will not be released by them.
The first Rubens film for that
organization is "Humoresque."
Sidney Succeeds Lawrence
Detroit, Mich. — A. Sidney has suc-
ceeded Mr. Lawrence as manager at
the Washington theater owned by
William Fox.
It is understood that Lawrence
has been transferred to the Terminal
theater in Newark, N. J.
Loew House in Knoxville Open
Knoxville, Tenn. — Marcus Loe
new house, formerly the Staub, cc
pletely remodeled to accommod
films, at a cost of about $100,000,
been opened.
Show Films in Church on Sunday
Zanesville, O. — In order to fight
Sunday film shows at theaters. Rev.
K. E. Wall of the First Congrega-
tional Church has installed cinema
equipment. Pictures are being shown
on Sunday night. Friday night is
family night, and on Saturday after-
noon and night the performances
will be especially for children.
Judgments Filed
The following judgments have
been filed
Bauman and Co. against David G.
Fischer, for $90.41.
Phoenix Feature Film Co. against
Harry Grossman, for $6,349.36.
G. Miller against MacManus Corp.
for $1,052.70.
J. W. Ford against Oliver Prod.,
for $330.08.
New Queens Houses
John W. Moore, superintendent of
the Building Bureau of Queens
County has issued a report that re-
veals the fact that in 1919, nineteen
houses were built in that borough at
a total cost of $1,010,200.
For Sale— Camera,
brand new. Latest model Bell
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State Right Merger
;elcraft Absorbs Bull's Eye and
Emerald M. P. — Concentrate on
Short Subjects
Rcclcraft Pictures Corp., a $5,000,-
} corporation formed in Delaware
put three weeks ago has absorbed
the releases, stars and studios of
ll's Eye Film Co., Emerald M. P.
. in Chicago and the Bee Hive
m E.xchange Co. The deal gives
elcraft studios in Long Beach and
jllywood, Calif, and in Chicago.
t is planned to concentrate in the
rt subject field with a string of
hanges handling releases.
The deal just closed gives Reel-
ft five exchanges with which to
rt business. These are in Chica-
Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Indian-
jlis and the exchange, together
h the releases of the Interstate
m Co. in New York City.
)ix producing units are now at
rk for future releases. The exist-
releascs taken over by Reel-
ft include the Alice Howell and
ly West, two reel comedies; the
ranti and William Franey one
lers and the Burrud Sunset scen-
>fficers of the company are R. C.
ipper, of the Cropper Distributing
and the Bee Hive Co., president;
I. Ferber, vice-president in charge
inances; Frederick J. Ireland for-
ly of the Emerald M. P. Co.,
-president; Samuel Spitzer, secre-
■ and Samuel W. Farney, treas-
Summons Filed
summons has been filed in the
renie Court in a suit of Gillespie,
ds & Co. against the American
ma Corp. to recover $15,000. The
!rs were served on Harry G.
ch, treasurer.
Christie to Expand
Dllywood — The Christie com-
• has acquired three acres on
la Ave. upon which will be
■' .ed a new stage.
:gotiations are now under way
fosin additional 12 acres near the
Pr ;nt studio.
Jirry Edwards has been made
PrilLiction manager.
omedians to Star Separately
rl Montgomery and Joe Rock
It I resent appearing together in
-0| dies for Vitagraph will be
*'a[:d separately in the future.
ey will both make two reelers
'" 'itagraph.
The Blackbirder led his savage band of cannibals to batter down the door
of the women's quarters — D. W. Griffith's, 'The Idol Dancer," a First
National Attraction. — Advt.
United Meeting
Two Day Session to Be Held in
Chicago Next Week
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — Meetings of the Board
of Directors of the United Picture
Theaters will be held at the Hotel
Morrison, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
J. A. Berst, M. M. Goldsmith, and
C. C. Johnson and the following ex-
hibitor directors from the various
exchange territories will be in at-
tendance : —
Atlanta — L. T. Lester, Jr., Colum-
bia, S. C; Boston— W. G. Hartford,
Pawtucket, R. I.; F. A. Smith, Lynn.
Mass.; C. N. Dimmick, Boston; Buf-
falo— Charles Gilmore, Oswego, N.
Y.; Chicago — Fred Schaefer, Chica-
go; Geo. Hines, So. Bend, Ind.; Fred
Seegert, Milwaukee, Wis.; Tom Nor-
man, Racine, Wis.; Cincinnati — A. G.
Hettesheimer, Cincinnati; Cleveland
— Geo. J. Schade, Sandusky, O.; Dal-
las— M. H. Gwynn, Terrell, Tex.;
(Continued on Page S)
Wolper Denies
Says Reported Deal With Quimby Is
Not True
Isaac W^olper, president of the
Mayflower Photoplay Corp. yester-
day denied published statements to
the effect that negotiations have been
in progress between himself and F.
C. Quimby, head of the Associated
Exhibitors, relative to the releasing
of the Mayflower product.
"The statement that Mr. Quimby
went to the coast to arrange for the
handling of Mayflower's product is
not true." said Mr. Wolper. "Why
{Continued on Page 3)
New Quarters for Film Companies
A syndicate represented by Armin
H. Mittleman has purchased the
property at 157,159 and 161 W. 44th
St. directly opposite the Claridge and
adjoining the Criterion theater upon
which will be erected an ofiice build-
ing designed especially for film and
theatrical companies.
Bennett Leaves F.P.-L.
Plans to Make Pictures and Plays
Himself — Declares No Friction
Existed With Company
Whitman Bennett, for the last two
years production manager of Fa-
mous Players-Lasky, announces his
resignation to become effective as
soon as office matters can be ad-
justed upon Jesse Lasky's return
from the coast. This w-ill be the end
of this month.
Bennett intends to go into picture
and legitimate stage producing for
himself. Arrangements have already
been made for certain subjects and
artists, and for releasing connec-
tions.
Bennett has already purchased his
first play, "The Great Desire" by
Leila Burton Wells.
Nothing could be learned yester-
day as to who Mr. Bennett's succes-
sor would be. It was stated that the
matter rested entirely with Mr.
Laskv.
Brockliss Files Answer
In the suit of Josiah B. Millet
against the Master Productions,
Ltd., Emil Wertheimer, and J. Frank
Brockliss, Inc., the latter has filed an
answer admitting that a film was
forwarded to W'ertheimer in London
but that he did not carry out the in-
struction given to him and has re-
fused to return the sample print to
the defendant.
Dinner for Clarke and Sawyer
David P. Howells, will tender a
dinner Monday night at the Hotel
.•\stor to two of his representatives,
Horace T. Clarke and Charles E.
Sawyer.
Mr. Clarke leaves for the Orient
on the 21st while Mr. Sawyer goes
to South America on Wednesday.
Luporini Returns
Mario Luporini who conducts an
active export business together with
his brother, Fernandino has returned
from an extensive trip to Italy.
Moran to Move Up-town
Exporters will be interested in
knowing that "Mike" Moran, of the
Inter-Ocean Forwarding Co. will
move from Bridge St. to a location
up-town, nearer the film center.
Beecroft Sails To-day
Chester Beecroft sails for Europe
to-day on the Baltic. Will be away
several months.
Let Solomon do it, he's wise.
i;r) West 44th St.— Bryant 6903— Adrt.
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Denver — B. W. Bickert, Boise, Ida.;
Detroit — Jas. C. Ritter, Detroit;
Kansas City— W. P. Cuff, Chilli:,
cothe. Mo.; Los Angeles — D. H.
Schuhmann, Pasadena, Calif.; Min-
neapolis— P. W. Meyers, Minot, N.
D.; New York' — Gustav Koert|igS-
wald, Brooklyn; Peter A. Adams, Pa-
terson, N. J.; H. Gainsboro, Flush-
ing, L. I.; Harry Hall, Troy, N. Y.;
Leo Brecher, New York; Omaha —
George Monroe, Beatrice, Neb.;
Philadelphia— Frank D. Hill, Read-
ing, Pa.; L. J. Chamberlain, Sham-
okin, Pa.; Harry Savage, Atlantic
City; Pittsburgh — C. M. McCloskey,
Uniontown, Pa.; St. Louis — ■ I. W.
Rodgers, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; San
Francisco — James Beattj', San Jose,
Calif.; Seattle — Henry Turner, Mis-
soula, Mont.; WashingtoH — Harry
Crandall, Washington.
Red Lake Falls, Minn.— W. H-
Gilfillan has bought the Lotus and
will remodel it so that it will be
ready to reopen on March 1.
Detroit, Mich. — George W. Samp-
son, formerly assistant manager, has
succeeded E. J. Eichenklaub as man-
ager of the local Pathe exchange.
George Custer, head booker, has
been made assistant manager.
Royal Oak, Mich.— E. W. Beards-
ley will start building a new 1,200
seat house shortly.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Francis MacDonald
will next do a Canadian Northwest
picture for National Film. William
A. Seiter will direct.
Conrad Nagle is to remain here
and play a star part in Sidney Frank-
lin's first Mayflower production,
"Athalie."
The thousands of friends of Victor
Schertzinger, Goldwyn director, will
regret to hear of the loss of his
mother who died recently. She
was ill several months.
Tom Moore, under direction of
Harry Beaumont, has commenced
work filming his latest Goldwyn
])icture "The Great Accident," writ-
ten by Ben Ames Williams.
Jack Pickford has commenced
work on "The Double-Dyed Deceiv-
er," under direction of Al Green.
James Mason, who has appeared
m several of Will Rogers' Goldwyn
Pictures, has been given a part in
all star production' "The Penalty," a
Gouveneur Morris story being made
under direction of Wallace Worsley.
Claire DuBray has been signed by
Robert Brunton to suport J. War-
ren Kerrigan in his forthcoming pro-
duction, "The Green Flame," an ad-
venture play by Raymond G. Hill.
Ernest C. Warde will direct.
Jay Morley, hailed the nation over
as "the meanest man in films," has
concluded his contract with Vita-
graph and will play the heavy role
in J. Warren Kerrigan's, "The Green
Flame."
Metro has purchased the screen
rights to "The Kiss Burglar," one
of the newer musical comedies.
Hobart Bosworth is nearing com-
pletion of "Mister McNeir" his first
special for J. Parker Read, Jr. The
story is by Frank Brownlee, the
scenario by E. Magnus Ingleton.
Jean Calhoun plays the lead.
DONT MAKE THIS MISTAKE
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to the fact that now, after the loss, they were not ade-
^"--quately insured, based on values of a year or two ago.
Our advice on insurance matters is yours for the asking.
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SO Maiden Lane
Annette Kellerman, Sol Lesi
star, now engaged in her first Leg'
production, a filmization of Berni
McConville's $10,000 story, has st;
fd indoor shooting at Brunton ii
dios.
Vitagraph has purchased the rig
to a story by Forrest Crissey
titled, "Gumshoes 4-B." Cori
Griffith will be the star.
Jack Holt and Mabel Juliene S:
are announced to head the casl!
the George Melford Prod., '";
Translation of a Savage," a sci
version of Sir Gilbert Parker's ni
of that name.
The cast supporting Anita S'
art in her new Louis B. Mayer I
National attraction, "The Ye'ji
Typhoon," has been completed. 1
includes Ward Crane, Joseph il
gour, Donald McDonald, Geig
Fisher, and Ed Brady.
J. Parker Read Jr. has defin 1;
decided upon surrounding Lo 3(
Glaum with all-star casts in r
forthcoming productions. s
Glaum's next production willib'
started in Culver City before hi
star returns from New York, Ii
Read providing that those sciei
be taken in which Miss Giin
makes no appearance, in order la
the star may enjoy her vacijoi
to the full.
GAUS^lN
Watch Out for Robinson
Carlyle Robinson and Keietl
McGaffney, representing Do, la:
Fairbanks and Mary Pickforcire
spectively are in town for a:ev
days. i
Both are interviewing, exhilor
and motion picture editors.
Robinson leaves on Monday. Hi
itinerary is as follows: Philadehii
15; Baltimore, 16; Washingtotlfi
Pittsurgh, 17; Cleveland, 18: C:iii
nati, 19; Atlanta, 20-21; Ne' "
leans, 22-23-24; Dallas, 25-26;
ton, 27-28; Los Angeles, 30.
■n
When an exhibitor wh(|
has not been using RIT|
CHEY posters has ij
crow>d around his box
office, they are more likel;!
to be bill collectors tha^
patrons!
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Saturday, March 13, 1920
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No. 21
3AMBBIDGE, BIASS.— "Warm up" for
ter-ColIegiate baseball — Harvard's team
lans to win, so crack players keep up
neroiis daily practice
SO.MK, ITALY— Labor unrest in Italy
;s railroad — First pictures of the strike
it tlireatened to tie up country's trans-
rtation. Soldiers guard railway trucks.
[N THE LISIELIGHT.— Off on his
itli \ oyagc — Captain Anton Confen, who
ent .'58 years at sea^ starts on last
ian journey after having made 455
ps as master of liners.
PHE HAGUE, HOLLAND.— Dutch feed
stria's starving little ones — hungry
Jdreu come from Vienna to the land
|windmiUs, to be fed and cared for by
\< kindly Dutch
lAVANA, CUBA. — Everybody is going
Ire now for a very special reason, and
I aera cameramen take pictures of
mous "wet haven," as a grulde to future
Lcationists."
IAIMUKO, CANADA. — Four of crew per-
in shipwreck — over one hunderd per-
ils are saved as the steamship Bohem-
^ strikes "Blind Sisters" ledges.
~KT DEPOSIT, MD.— Ice jams threat-
surrounding territory — massed icei
Susquehanna river from flood.
ITH THE ATLANTIC FLEET —On
• of rest — sermons are held for Jackies
y Sunday al>oard tiie U. S. fleet. Now
ivinter manouvres in south waters.
E\V YOKK CITY —One way to beat
Ih cost of living — Women learn from
['is that less material means less cost,
Fasliions are "going up."
Incorporations
renton, N. J.-
Cital, $5,000.
-The Prospect Co.
renton, N. J.— The K. S. and K.
^use. Co. of New Brunswick.
Ibany, N. Y. — Sidney Stone
P d. Capital, $200,000. Will en-
?is in theatricals and films. D.
^ en, P. A. Zizelman, and Sidney
ilie.
: (Cw York — The Silber Amuso-
li t Co. will build at a cost of
'5 )00 a one story picture house at
'i -1 St. and Seventh Ave.
Kansas, City Mo. — H. L. Craig,
bierly with the local Universal ex-
Dige is now selling in north central
Cisas for Robertson-Cole.
House Changes
Brooklyn — The seating ca{jpclty
of the Globe will be increased from
600 to 1,000 by Rudolph Sanders,
who will also increase the Marathon
so that it may accommodate 2,000
instead of 600.
Brooklyn — The Bunny has been
taken over by William Brandt who
owns the Carleton and Marcy, and
Fcltman's Airdome at Coney Island.
Campbellton, N. B. — F. G. Spencer
has bought the Imperial.
Winnipeg, Can. — O. D. Cloakley
is now the manager of the Walker.
Wichita Falls, Tex. — The Empress
and new house to be built here have
been bought by the Southern
Amusement' Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
Hempstead, Tex. — The Dixie has
been bought by O. Gerrard of Hous-
ton, Tex., and is now known as the
Liberty.
Freelandville, Ind. — Clinkenbeard
Bros, have bought the Star from N.
S. Berry.
BlufiFton, Ind.— Nettie Williams
has bought Charles M. Spray's in-
terests in the Opera House, and will
manage it hereafter.
San Antonio, Tex. — The R. and R.
is now under the management of
John Keefe.
Muskogee, Mich. — The Hilton will
be remodeled by Dan Meyers.
Chicago, 111. — The Pine Grove has
been renamed the Panoramo.
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Wolper Denies
{Continued from Page 1)
should Mr. Quimby go West to
transact business with Mayflower
when the headquarters of the com-
pany are in New York City?
"The statement that Mr. Quimby
and I have been conducting negotia-
tions for several days is absolutely
unfounded. I not only have not
talked with Mr. Quimby, as yet I
have not even had the pleasure of
meeting him."
Mr. Wolper said that at the pro-
per time he would make an an-
nouncement regarding the disposi-
tion of photoplays presented by
Mayflower.
American Buys Novels
Pelham Grenville's "Their Mutual
Child," David Anderson's "The Blue
Moon," Albert Payson Terhune's
"The Thirtieth Piece of Silver'" Cos-
mo Hamilton's "Week End," and
Lois Zellner's ''The Gamesters and
Payment Guaranteed" will be pro-
duced by American Film.
Clarksville, Tex. — J. R. Rainey haj
leased the Opera House. He oper-
ates a chain in this vicinity.
Pittsburg, Pa. — Harry Handel bas
re-opened the Hippodrome.
Hominy, Okla. — J. L. Sherwood
has sold the Electra to J. R. Mills.
Bay City, Mich. — The Grand is
now the property of R. N. Smith.
Rothacker Buys Leggett-Gruen
W. R. Rothacker of Chicago has
absorbed the Leggett-Gruen Corp.,
manufacturers of industrial films.
Gruen leaves the company but Leg-
gett will continue as eastern district
manager.
S. J. Stoughton, sales maanger of
the Rothacker company is now in
town. A. K. Greenland, for four
years with Cine Mundial joins the
local Rothacker organization and
W. J. Bauer assumed Greenland's
duties with the Cine Mundial.
New York — L. George Ross has
left the Robertson-Cole sales force
and is now connected with Pathc.
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Putting It Over
Here it htiu n brother exhib-
itor put hit thoio over. Send
along your ideat. Let the •ther
fellow know koto you cleaned
up.
Offers of handbags, umbrellas, etc.,
are being made to girls who resem-
ble Edna Piirviance most, in houses
in northern New Jersey and New
York, in conjunction with the pre-
sentation of the Charlie Chaplin in
"A Burlesque on Carmen," being re-
leased by Victor Kremer. The win-
ners will have their names announc-
ed from the stage and their photos
will be published in newspapers.
Chicago, 111. — Just what connec-
tion there is between hams and aero-
planes is not perfectly evident, but
the former served to help put over
"The Great Air Robbery," starring
Lieutenant Locklear at the Band-
box.
A triple tie-up, between the Even-
ing American, and Morris and Com-
pany and the theater resulted in the
big business. The paper carried pic-
tures of an aeroplane which dropped
10,000 leaflets from it. Twohundred
tickets good for hams if delivered to
Morris and Co., were also thrown
down, as were 20 passes to the
house. It was a worth while stunt
as was shown by the receipts.
Atlanta, Ga.— H. Wayne Pierson,
exploitation representative for _ Fa-
mous Players assisted by the Rialto
management, was responsible for a
big exploitation stunt that created
quite a stir and made the success of
"On with the Dance" a sure thing.
A masked dancer appeared in the
windows of Daniels Brothers' depart-
ment store, in conjunction with a
contest held by the Georgian and
Sunday American, prizes being
awarded for the best reply in less
than 300 words to the following set
of questions:
"How much should a man with a
$5,000 annual income allow his wife
for her clothes?
"How should his wife arrange this
budget for clothes?
"How much should she spend on
each of these items — suits, coats,
hats, gloves and the rest?"
The contest ran for a week and
women readers of the two publica-
tions only were eligible. Meanwhile,
it was promised that the identity of
the dancer would be revealed when
the engagement of the picture began.
There was much publicity given the
contest, and passes good for free
admission were given away — an in-
expensive outlay on which much was
realized.
St. Paul Houses Damaged by Fire
St. Paul, Minn.— The New Rialto
was destroyed in a fire that caused
a damage of $100,000. The Princess
was also damaged by water and
smoke from a conflagration next
door. The New Rialto was an in-
dependent first run theater, owned
by John Goldsman.
American Making "House of Toys"
Santa Barbara, Cal. — Henry Rus-
sel Miller's novel, "The House of
Toys" is being produced at the
American studios here.
Burke Opens Own Exchange
Minneapolis — T. A. Burke, special
representative for National in this
territory has left that organization
to open his own exchange. W. W.
Wadell succeeds him with National.
Keystones Released Every Other
Week
Instead of releasing a Keystone
comedy every week. United will let
one out every two weeks beginning
on March 14.
STUDIO FOR RENT
One entire, and part of another studio.
Fully equipped. Direct current. A.
H. Fischer Studios (Formerly Than-
hauser Studios.
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DAIUV
Christie Buys "So Long Letty"
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles, Cal. — Al Christie has
bought for $50,000 the screen rights
to "So Long Letty," Elmer Harris'
musical comedy which Oliver Mor-
osco produced. It is reported that
Charlotte Greenwood may be en-
gaged to play the role she created
on the legitimate stage in the pro-
duction.
New Two Reelers for Nat'l Film
National Film has signed Buddy
Post and Lucille Rubey to appear in
a series of two reel comedies.
Roger's Digest on Open Market
Will Rogers "Illiterate Digest"
will be sold on the open market.
Marion H. Kohn of San Francisco
holds the rights.
"Crossed Claims" by Tarkington
Baker, is the title of the next Harry
Carey story.
FOR SALE
Negative and 17 Prints
and quantity of paper of a
Startling Drama of Society
Gamblers. Beautiful young
female star and well known
cast! Was partially released
by one of the largest and most
prominent picture corpora-
tions in the market which was
recently absorbed by new in-
terests. Very low cash price.
C. B. Price Co., Inc.
Times Building, N .Y. C.
Bryant 799
R. W. Baremore, of United ]
tures while in Utica for the S
Exhibitors convention handled a :
cessful exploitation campaign for
Hippodrome theater on "The Cc
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Features Reviewed
Elaine Hammerstein in THE WOMAN GAME
Selznick-Select Page 3
THE VEILED MARRIAGE
Hallmark Page 6
Bryant Washburn in. . . .THE SIX BEST CELLARS
Paramount-Artcraft Page 7
Corinne Griffith in DEADLINE AT ELEVEN
Vitagraph Page 9
Torh Mix in THE DAREDEVIL
Fox Page 11
Elsie Ferguson in HIS HOUSE IN ORDER
Paramount-Artcraft Page 13
Constance Binney in THE STOLEN KISS
Realart Page 16
WHO^S YOUR SERVANT?
Robertson-Cole Page 17
THE STREET CALLED STRAIGHT
Eminent Authors-Goldwyn Page 21
Margarita Fisher in. .THE DANGEROUS TALENT
American-Pathe Page 22
Constance Talmadge in .IN SEARCH OF A SINNER
First National Page 26
MoUie King in WOMEN MEN FORGET
United Picture Theaters Page 30
Dorothy Dalton in BLACK IS WHITE
Ince-Par.-Art Page 31
SHORT REELS Page 35
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Business interests in Omaha and Nebraska turn to
film industry for investment.
Two $500,000 damage suits filed against Hodkinson,
Collins and others.
Tuesday
Second annual convention of Select to start April 5.
Annual meeting of New York State Exhibitors' League
opens in Utica.
Wednesday
International combine reported in making in which
Adolph Zukor plays big part.
S. Rowson says English production increasing at rapid
rate.
William A. Brady Pictures Corp. formed. Travers
Vale director general.
Convention of M. P. E. A. to be held in Chicago in-
stead of Virginia.
Thursday
Stock being offered in Boston in concern known as
National Finance and Film Trust.
Tarkington Baker leaves Universal to form own organ-
ization.
Friday
James Calnay of Cinema Ad, Inc., of Los Angeles
claims he has contracts with producers for insertion
of advertising in films.
Selznick organization combining various companies
throughout country, will save approximately
$800,000 a year.
Saturday
Isaac Wolper, Mayflower, denies deal with F. C.
Quimby, of Associated Exhibitors.
Reelcraft Pictures Corp. absorbs number of state rights
short reel companies.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good" — Benjamin Franklin,
TO OUR CRITICS!
We wish to thank you heartily and sincerely, not for your praise, nor your approval, nor the enthusiasm
•with which you have received "A MAN THERE WAS" by Henrik Ibsen.
All this, we assume, was done in justice to yourselves and in fairness to your readers.
We thank you for that which would appear unfavorable to us in your criticism.
After having declared "A MAN THERE WAS" one of the greatest photoplays shown in this country,
you have unhesitatingly and in one or two instances, even harshly, announced that the wonderful effect of
the drama, its absorbing charm and power, as well as its consummate art of action and direction, are hampered
by the superabundance of poetry in the sub-titles.
This criticism of yours we found to be absolutely true and just, and we thank you for it.
For it gave us the opportunity to eliminate from the greatest play ever shown in this country a defect,
which you properly singled out as the only one of "A M.^N THERE WAS."
L. E. Miller, President, RADIOSOUL FILMS, INC.
What the Leading Critics of the Motion Pic-
ture Press Said about "A MAN THERE WAS"
After Its First [imperfect) Private Projection
Specially Arranged for the Press:
We Quote them alphabetically.
L. R. Harrison in the MOVING PICTURE WORLD
of March 6, 1920.
The performance of Victor Seastrom as an actor de-
serves abundant praise, but his handling of the subject
matter as director awakens enthusiasm. * * * There is
enough of it to show vivid flashes of potential genius.
His handling of the spirited and realistic scenes of
storm at sea is almost a revelation. "A Man There Was"
is a picture of high intensity and tender pathos, a drama
of the soul.
John Morrell in the NEW YORK REVIEW of Feb-
ruary 28, 1920.
In looking at "A Man There Was" we cannot
think of an American director who could have brought
out its psychology or its realistic scope any better —
perhaps not so well.
The picture keeps the spectator completely fascin-
ated. In point of picturesqueness, story quality, inter-
pretation and direction, it is an exceptional offering.
The star is Victor Seastrom, who is also the director.
Fine as his performance is, his direction is better . The
angles he has caught on the wreck are almost like
animated conceptions of marine paintings.
As an actor he resembles William Farnum in counten-
ance, but his performance is more finished. It is said
that Mr. Seastrom is an American who is recognized
in Europe as one of the foremost artists of the cinema.
He should come to his native land and teach some of
his rivals how to GET INTO CHARACTER.
iCTOR SEASTROM
The Great American Artist Acclaimed in Europe
"PRINCE OF THE SCREEN", who over-
whelmed the American Press as a Great Actor
and a still greater Director.
Lawrence Reid in the MOTION PICTURE NEWS of March 13, 1920
In this picturization of "A Man There Was" there is revealed one of the treats of the season. As
intelligent and carefully wrought as is the performance of Victor Seastrom, his direction is even better. His
marine views resemble animated masterpieces. His entire work is highly realistic. Presenting as he does,
a powerful theme logically worked out, and directed with infinite care and splendidly acted, "A Man There
Was" may be called a real achievement.
There is but one fault in this picture. Too much of the drama is told through the sub-titles. Aside from
this weakness the feature is above reproach.
Helen Rockwell in the EXHIBITOR'S TRADE REVIEW of March 6, 1920.
"A Man There Was" is presented with such simplicity and realism that its effect is twice as forceful
as if moulded of the conventional melodramatic metal. The picture has been beautifully produced with exquis-
ite views of the ocean in its various moods. The camerawork is excellent and the picture worth viewing if
only for the marvellous glimpses of the sea, which are shown. Titles — too plentiful, too poetic.
WID'S DAILY— February 29, 1920.
"A Man There Was" as a whole is a very powerful sea story. Direction — has handled the sea scenes
wonderfully well and registered the drama effectively Photography — generally very fine. The star renders a
powerful characterization.
The drama unfolded is one of strict elementals. -A.11 the sequences are handled very dramatically. Viken's
attempt to save his boat is pictured with a real thrill. Again, when Viken puts out to the rescue of the
yacht which proves to be owned by his enemy, the drama is swift and strong. Certainly no sequence of
sea scenes produced in this country has ever equaled in sheer natural force the sequence that leads to the
climax of "A Man There Was." The star Victor Seastrom is a splendid character actor and plays the role
of Viken with feeling. His physique is admirable and his ability at makeup quite superior.
No telling what fame "A Man There Was" might achieve if .properly sub-titled.
Summarizing all, "A Man There Was" — not a moving picture but a moving painting.
Victor Seastrom — not a movie star, but a screen luminary of first magnitude.
And both combined are "the treat of the season."
Sunday, March 14, 1920
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A Clever Story, Well Handled, That Always Interests
Elaine Hammerstein in
"THE WOMAN GAME"
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR William P. S. Earle
AUTHORS Leighton Osmun and Frank T.
Dazey.
SCENARIO BY C. Marion Burton
CAMERAMAN William Wagner
AS A WHOLE Interesting but never very dra-
matic production dealing with naughty society
people.
STORY Interest well sustained by appreciable
handling of rather clever situations.
DIRECTION Most satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR. .. .Registers very pleasingly and brings good
appeal to role that has little.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Beautiful lawn and driveway
shots taken in Florida.
INTERIORS Handsome
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of society
parasite and successful business man.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,222 feet
"The Woman Game" is one of those pictures that
exposes the naughtiness in certain circles of high
society and while it never reaches dramatic heights,
the interest throughout is very well kept up by care-
ful handling of a rather clever series of situations. In
addition the story is set in the beautiful exteriors
that Florida afifords, and as a result there is some-
thing to attract the eye at all times as well as to engage
the attention.
Elaine Hammerstein appears as sort of an unwilling
social parasite, Amy Terrell, existing on the bounty of
her friends to please her tearful old mother who once
was wealthy. To a house party in the south whicn
she is attending comes Masters, a very successful busi-
ness man who prides himself in playing the game
straight. For the sake of sport Mrs. Van Trant, the
hostess, urges Amy to play the role of a demure little
miss to attract Masters' attention. She does. Mas-
ters falls in love with her.
Ultimately he finds out the game she's been play-
ing and denounces her. In the meantime Mrs. Van
Trant has been having an affair with a British officer,
another member of the party. A gossip enters the
officer's room while she is there and sees the train
of her dress protruding from behind a screen. Later
Mrs. Van Trant gives this dress to Amy and thus
Amy's reputation is blemished before the scandal-
eager guests. It remains for the officer's sense of
honor to exonerate Amy. Lately Masters humbly begs
her forgiveness as he realizes that Amy is really the
sort of a girl she appeared to be all the time.
The story has many fascinating little intricacies
and twists and keeps a firm grip on the spectator des-
pite the fact that it adheres to one level practically
throughout its duration. The atmosphere of wicked-
ness striven for in depicting the social set dealt with
is well achieved and lends an added glamour to the
production.
Elaine Hammerstein plays with display of effective
expression in the role of Amy, and gives the part
an appeal despite its seeming lack of it. Jere Austin
as Masters is average, while Florence Billings, James
Morrison Ida Darling, Blanche Davenport, Charles
Eldridge, Louis Broughton and Charles Duncan com-
plete the cast.
Good Entertainment and You Ought to Make a Go of It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While there is nothing tremendously startling about
"The Woman Game" it certainly oft'ers satisfactory
entertainment, served up in a fashion a little out of
the ordinary, and the fact is that you ought to make
a very good showing with it. What with the adver-
tising campaigns carried on by the producer and the
star's previous pictures, she ought to be quite well
recognized by this time and her performance here,
perhaps her best, will serve to establish her even more
firmly. On the other hand the title and the people
with which the story deals offers a good opportunity
to get in some alluring advertising. Lines such as
"She was merely a social parasite living off the bounty
of her friends. What did she do when love came?"
"She had played the woman game just as this man had
played the business game and yet he condemned her.
^^^ly?" win serve descriptively as well as to attract
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Sunday, March 14, 1920
Ordinary Production Involving Old John Barleycorn
"THE VEILED MARRIAGE"
Hallmark
DIRECTOR Keanan Buell
AUTHOR J. Leslie Burke
SCENARIO BY John Glavey
CAMERAMAN Louis Simon
AS A WHOLE Conventional treatment nothing
new in development.
STORY Possible perhaps but implausible; gives
opportunity for plot complications.
DIRECTION Doesn't depart from the ordin-
ary routine.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Not exceptional
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STARS Anna Lehr sincere in her part though
it doesn't get the sympathy intended ; Ralph
Kellard suited.
SUPPORT Very commonplace acting
INTERIORS Ordinary
EXTERIORS Few used
DETAIL Players' make-up very bad in close-ups
CHARACTER OF STORY Marriage "frame-
up" with the bride-groom intoxicated and un-
aviave of the ceremony.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,700 feet
This may even be called a revival or a vision of the
past inasmuch as the "gone but not forgotten" John
Barleycorn plays one of the principal roles in the pic-
ture. This touch of the days that used to be may be
an attraction in itself if you're not afraid of creating
an awful thirst by showing it. At any rate the story
is based on the actions of Mr. Hero as a result of his
unsteady habits.
The plot contains all the complications and entangle-
ments that could be worked into its five reels but they
are unraveled peacefully at the end after the implaus-
ibilities have spent their fury. It is possible that a
man might have been drunk enough not to know he
was being married, but it is hard to believe that the
girl, even though here eyesight was temporarily im-
paired, could be lead to the deception that is shown in
"The A^eiled Marriage." There was nothing to indi-
cate that she was deaf and certainly she would have
recognized the indistinct responses of a man intox-
icated.
Fred Peyton finds his friend Ralph Kellard just get-
ting over the effects of the night before, and after
Peyton reminds him that he had persisted in propos-
ing to every women he met the night before, Kellard
vows, before the picture of his fiance, never to drink
again. Peyton, incidentally, is in love with Lillian
who is marrying Ralph for the social prestige which
his name will gain for her.
Peyton comes to the assistance of Margaret Fallon,
Anna Lehr, who is accosted by a stranger on her way
from business college. The chivalrous Fred offers to
see the girl home and soon becomes a frequent visitor
When Margaret meets with an accident which tem-
porarily impairs her eyesight he plans a scheme where-
by he changes the marriage license of Lillian and
Ralph inserting the name of Margaret in place of
Lillian.
He proposes to Margaret himself and is accepted
because she believes she will be permanently blind and
goes through the ceremony which marries her to Ralph
who is insensible to what is really going on. Lillian
breaks her engagement and Ralph devotes his time to
his business until he falls in love with his stenographer,
Marget 'Fallon.
Of course neither Ralph nor Margaret know that
they are really husband and wife until circumstances
force Peyton to confess his duplicity. The arrange-
ment is quite satisfactory to the young couple, and
Peyton receives his just deserts at the hands of a girl
he had previously jilted.
Good Preachment for Prohibition Fans
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
f
There isn't anything in particular worth talking
about in this one so you had better handle it along the
lines of an ordinary offering and get a strong support-
ing program to back it up. The production hasn't been
over-carefully produced as far as artistry or technique
is concerned and the story is weak.
You may find it worth while to use the names of
Anna Lehr and Ralph Kellard although they have
never appeared consistently frequent enough to make
big names for themselves. Some catchlines could read:
"Be glad that you can no longer call John Barleycorn
your friend. See Ralph Kellard in 'The Veiled Mar-
riage' and you'll know why." Or, "Don't leave your
marriage license lying around loose before you use it.
Your best friend may alter it to suit himself. It hap-
pened to Ralph Kellard in 'The Veiled Marriage'."
Sunday, March 14, 1920
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Slight Comedy Plot Built Around Very Timely Subject
Bryant Washburn in
"THE SIX BEST CELLARS"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Donald Crisp
AUTHORS Holworthy Hall and Hugh Kahler
SCENARIO BY Elmer Harris
CAMERAMAN C. Edgar Schoenbaum
AS A WHOLE SHght comedy with some real
laugh-getting incidents built around timely
idea.
STORY Doesn't contain much plot but its
topic will get it over.
DIRECTION Has handled material skillfully
and registers a number of very hearty laughs.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Straight
CAMERA WORK O. K.
STAR Doesn't put much variety into expres-
sions but gets points over.
SUPPORT. . . .Very good; headed by Wanda Hawley
EXTERIORS Plain surburban shots
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY To drink or not
to drink — that's the question.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,822 feet
The "private cellar" idea contained in this comedy
certainly is a timely one and rich in humorous pos-
sibilities, many of which have been realized here, with
tlie result that tlie picture ought to register a very big
hit if presented and exploited properly. While the
picture is not all that it could be as the plot is very
slight and the situations rather scarce, it is quite likely
that its good-natured kidding of the liquor question
and the advertising value of its theme will get it over
before all audiences, whether they are "wet" or "dry"
in their sympathies.
The title, of course, is a play on the phrase "the
six best sellers" used in the book world. In the pre-
sent instance it means the si.x best stocked cellars in
a little town called Oakmont. The cellar owned by
Bryant Washburn and Wanda Hawley is supposed to
be the richest because Bryant has done a lot of talking
on the subject. In reality his stock is very low.
The time comes when Bryant and his wife are due
to dine — and wine — ■ their social set. Just before the
date a flock of rare old wine is discovered in the cellar
of Bryant's prohibition aunt. That is the discovery
as reported. But when he comes to open the bottles
before dinner he discovers them all empty. He brazens
the affair through, however, by declaring himself off
liquor for life after he sees the effect a few cocktails
have on a feminine guest. After this he is taken up
by the conservative element and promised a seat in
Congress. And then his aunt discovers bottles that
really contain wine in her cellar. Bryant is in a quan-
dry — whether to take the wine or the congressional,
seat, and in despair turns to the audience and puts the
question up to them.
This ending is certainly novel and will serve to get
the picture talked about a lot. They introduce a lot of
comedy into the action regarding the "home brew"
made from raisens which so many are supposed to
have tried. The corks popping from the bottles of
this stuff register a lot of fine comedy.
The star doesn't show much variety of expression
but gets all his points over well. Wanda Hawley fills
the opposite role well. A large cast which includes
Clarence Burton, Jane Wolfe and Julia Faye assists.
Unusual Advertising Value and Popular Topic Make This Valuable
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Wljile in some respects the entertainment offered
in "The Six Best Cellars" is disappointing owing to
the slightness of the plot, there is enough that is satis-
factory in it to put it cleanly over and at the same
time it is a wonderful advertising buy. The country
is just now discussing the prohibition question a lot
and if you play this picture properly you ought to be
in for a clean-up.
As has been shown in the picture's presentation at
the Rialto in New York an excellent idea is the in-
corporation in the program of other pictures and feat-
ures dealing with drinking. Drinking songs are as
appropriate as accompaniments as are shorter subjects
on the films. Catchlines could read as follows, "Which
would you take, a full wine cellar or a seat in Con-
gress, Henry Carpenter had to decide?" "Henry was
supposed to have one of the six best stocked cellars
in Oakmont. Stocked with what? Oh well — but
did he after all?" and "Ever try to make 'home brew'?
Better see "The Six Best Cellars" first. Things do
pop."
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JIMelodrama of Newspaper Life Makes Average Program Feature
Corinne Griffith in
"DEADLINE AT ELEVEN"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR George Fawcett
AUTHOR Ruth Byers
SCENARIO BY Lucien Hubbard
CAMERAMAN Arthur Ross
AS A WHOLE Melodrama dealing with news-
paper life ; slow in starting but will interest
to some extent because of theme.
STORY Not five reel material but climax builds
up fair amount of suspense.
DIRECTION Has achieved good atmosphere
but players show lack of direction.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Straight
STAR Is her usual self in role of society girl
who becomes newspaper "sob" sister.
SUPPORT Fair
EXTERIORS City street stuff
INTERIORS Newspaper office good
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY "Sob" sister solves
murder mystery and saves reporter she loves
from conviction.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,500 feet
"Deadline at Eleven" is a melodrama of a news-
paper office and sums up as just an average program
feature. Its merits consist of a rather novel little plot
climax, which in its development never reveals the
manner in which the happy ending is to be arrived at,
and the fair face of Corinne Griffith, who assumes the
stellar role. Its drawbacks embrace a lengthy and tire-
some introduction, practically all of which is mere pad-
ding, and reveal the obvious fact that Director George
Fawcett must have pursued the Griffith method in per-
mitting his players to work out their own character-
izations, with rather unhappy results. Often the mem-
bers of the cast in endeavoring to register some im-
portant point appear quite at sea.
What will help the picture considerably, however,
is the realistic and at all times fascinating atmosphere
which Fawcett has managed to instill into the news-
paper office scenes. He certainly seems to have known
what he was about here and this fine atmosphere
he has achieved will help the picture a lot. Summed
up, "Deadline at Eleven" is just an average program
feature.
Miss Griffith appears as Helen, a society girl, who
choses to earn her own living. After a lot of busi-
ness, during which two or three pretty good laughs
are registered, she gets a job on a New York paper
when Jack Rawson, the star reporter, intervenes for
her with the editor. After a while she is given
charge of the "Advice to the Love Sick" column and
then one night she is sent out on a disappearing girl
story.
Jack promises to come after her as soon as he fin-
ishes work but the old liquor intervenes and he gets
drunk. The girl is found dead with Jack's cap along-
side of her. Helen pursues the story and unearths
the fact that the girl was killed by her employer
when she refused to accompany him south. Helen is
aided in arriving at her solution by one of the letters
she received at her desk. The climax is particularly
well worked out and finishes the picture oiif in good
style.
Miss Griffith is supported by a cast that includes
Dodson Mitchell, Frank Thomas and Webster Camp-
bell.
Tell Them It's a Melodrama of Newspaper Life; Should Draw
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
By presenting this as a melodrama of newspaper
life you should be able to attract considerable atten-
tion inasmuch as this type of story or picture is usually
fascinating to the public. While the present work
is by no means note-worthy it has enough merit to
get it by as a program feature. Miss Griffith should
be mentioned as her beauty has attracted many, while
the name of George Fawcett should be used also.
People will remember him from his rich character
work in Griffith pictures and will be interested to
see his first work as a director.
Catch lines could read : "How a newspaper 'sob'
sister solved a murder mystery through an incon-
spicuous letter and freed the man she loved," — "She
had more money than she could use but when it came
to getting a job on a newspaper she found it needed —
brains," "She solved a murder mystery in thirty min-
utes and saved the man she loved from public con-
demnation."
AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY
For Details
Write or Wire
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63 East Adams Street,
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Tom Mix Chalks Up a Whale of a Thriller
Tom Mix in
"THE DAREDEVIL"
Fox
DIRECTOR Tom Mix
AUTHOR Tom Mix
SCENARIO BY J. Anthony Roach
CAMERAMAN Dev Jennings
AS A WHOLE Excellent western thriller show-
ing star and support in series of amazing
stunts.
STORY Nothing elaborate, but it holds all the
stunts together remarkably well.
DIRECTION Mix directs himself with better
results than those achieved by others.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Very good ; notably in shoot-
ing the thrill stuflf.
STAR Certainly performs stunts enough to sat-
isfy even the most extreme.
SUPPORT Entirely acceptable
EXTERIORS Most all western
INTERIORS Few
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero captures out-
law band to save reputation of heroine's
father.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Tom Mix can take credit for conceiving and direct-
ing what appears to be his best Fox picture, and not
only his best for this company but one which ranks
up with the very best western thrillers produced.
"The Daredevil" was designed by the star to show
all his paces as a stunt man and it certainly fulfills
its mission, awarding him a role that lives up to the
title in every respect.
Of story there is little, but at the same time the
slight plot serves to link the thrilling episodes in
remarkably good form. After a rather novel and
humorous introduction showing a cowboy's shack
shaking and tottering and eventually collapsing the
star is introduced as a cowboy who fought all his
mates because they refused to permit him to wear
pajamas.
Mix then goes back to his father, who desirous of
getting rid of him again, sends his to a wild western
town where he is to be telegraph operator. They work
in some of the always useful stuff here in which the
westerners think the hero is a tenderfoot to find out
their mistake in great chagrin, and then the love ele-
ment is introduced between Mix and the daughter of
the division superintendent.
Said superintendent has been unable to cope with
a band of holdup men and is in danger of losing his
psition, so the girl persuades Mix to see what he can
do about bringing them to justice. Chief among
the thrills are Mix's chase after the bandit's freight
train, his liberation of the girl and his driving the
villainous band to a cabin which he and his men pro-
ceed to ram down with telegraph poles. At the end
he takes the girl back to his father and just for a final
thrill climbs up the side of the office building to reach
his destination.
Then there is the hair-raising episode on the train
when Mix is travelling' to the western town. He is
chased by angry porters, climbs to the roofs of the
cars and finally swings off the train on to ticklers
hanging overhead. But to enumerate all the thriUs
is impossible — the picture contains them in abundance
and that they are all crackerjack.
The star is well supported by a cast that includes
Eva Novak, Charles K. French, L. C. Shumway, Sid
Jordon, Lucille Younge, George Hernandez and L. S.
McKee.
If They Like Thrillers They're Going Crazy Over This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If your crowd likes thrillers, (and in passing what
crowd doesn't like them?) they surely are going to go
crazy over this one which is the last word in this sort
of entertainment. And the thrills are served up with
just the right amount of comedy and romantic dress-
ing. In fact they offer in this one a picture that will
register so well that it will delight practically every
audience.
And then there is the benefit to be derived from
Tom Mix's name and the additional publicity you can
derive from the fact that he both wrote and directed
the picture. To attract the crowds enumerate some
of the thrills and use them in your advertisements and
in lobby announcements. Use the old circus style :
"See Tom Mix in his greatest thriller, see his leap
from the roof of a train to the ticklers ; see his ride
through the waterfalls; see him shoot out the flames
of two candles ; see him swing from the roof of a mov-
ing train into the car" — and so on.
Off
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Don't let the film TRUST crush you.
Fortify yourselves now.
\A/e will furnish the ammunition in the^form of
SIX BIG SPECIALS
To be produced during 1920.
The first — now^ready for showing— is the
DA- ROLPE
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OIIYI TELL
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From the popular novel
"The Abandoned Room''
by C. Wadsworth Camp
This story will appear in serial
form in the leading newspapers
throughout the United States.
Foreign rights controlled by
EXPORT AND IMPORT
FILM COMPANY
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Adaptation of Pinero's Novel Has Theme Not New to Screen
Elsie Ferguson in
"HIS HOUSE IN ORDER"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Hugh Ford
AUTHOR Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
SCENARIO BY Hugh Ford
CAMERAMAN Arthur Miller
AS A WHOLE Well produced and given ade-
quate presentation which doesn't cover up
hackneyed plot situations.
STORY Adaptation of Sir Arthur Wing Pin-
ero's well-known stage play ; a theme not new
to the screen.
DIRECTION Permitted the plot development
to become exceedingly obvious.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Fair
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Doesn't appear to good advantage in
opening reels.
SUPPORT Holmes E. Herbert adequate in
his part.
EXTERIORS Appropriate; pretty garden shot
INTERIORS A home of wealth
DETAIL Some poor close-ups of Miss Ferguson
CHARACTER OF STORY Troubles of a min-
ister's daughter who becomes a second wife.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,942 feet
Although the story of Miss Ferguson's latest pro-
<luction is based on a well-known and successful stage
play by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, which met with the
approval of New York and London audiences in 190G,
the theme is not new to photoplay audiences. In fact
the idea has been used so often that it might well be
indexed under a number and be referred to as such.
Director Ford has exercised considerable care from
the production end. The settings and locations show
good judgment and Miss Ferguson has been handled
to good advantage for the most part. However, t«here
is a continued obviousness throughout that emphasizes
the triteness of the plot and warns you what to expect
lung- l)efore the actual occurence. On account of the
short comings of the story the characters do not re-
ceive the sympathy of the spectator, and several minor
events, seriously intended, were greeted with audible
chuckles by the audience.
After the death of her father, Nina Graham became
the governess of Derek, the young son of Filnier Jes-
sen, a member of Parliament. Annabelle, the wife, is
killed in an automobile accident on the night that she
had planned to leave her husband to go away with an-
other. Nothing of the secret, however, becomes
known at the time so her memory is held sacred by
Jessen.
Nina has become very fond of Derek and no one is
surprised when she becomes Jessen's wife although
she overhears a conversation which comments on her
station in life compared to the man she has married.
In Paris Nina resolves to give them something to talk
about, much to the amazement of the husband who
constantly reminds her that "Annabelle would not do
that."
Jessen continues his reprovals and finally goes so far
to presume to compel Nina to attend the exercises
which will dedicate a park to the memory of Annabelle.
This is the last straw and she is ready to leave him
when evidence of the first wife's faithlessness is dis-
closed and the house is once more in order.
Miss Ferguson is sincere in her performance and is
well assisted by Holmes E. Herbert as Jessen. She
does not attain any particular achievement in the part
of Nina because of the weakness of the story character.
Others in the cast were Vernon Steele, Margaret Lin-
den, r^Ianc Burke and Lawrence Johnson, the child.
Average Program Offering With Star and Title in Its Favor
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"His House In Order" is an adaptation from the
pen of the well-known English writer. Sir Arthur
Wing- Pinero. The fact that the stage play enjoyed
considerable success on both the American and London
stage, mav get a response greater than it might other-
wise receive. Although this may serve to get them
in you should secure some good short reels to balance
up the progran-i otherwise you may have some com-
plaints.
Of course you have the name of Miss Ferguson to
work with, and you can count on some business from
l:ms end. Also, for the women's benefit say that the
= t<-ir wears some beautiful gowns. Catchlines could
read : "Would you marry a man merely to keep his
house in order? See the results of such a union in
Fls-e Ferguson's latest picture." Or, "Her husband
thought her a simple little woman but she startled him
l;y her daring in Paris. See the results of her venture
in 'His House in Order'."
Despite a great deal of producer and
distributor "hokum" and extravagant
publicity —
Good pictures, in ninety-nine out of
a hundred cases, are known by the first
grade first run theatres in which they play.
Measured by this test and standard "The
Capitol" is a popular and appealing pic-
ture. It is playing the big theatres every-
where.
Arthur P.BecIc
presents
The Picture Girl Beautiful *
Capilol
From the notable stade success by
AUGUSTUS THOMAS
Directed by GEORGE IRVING
Leah Baird since last Aprilitf^
a series of Augustus Thomas* r
great stage successes has
drawn with increasing power:
in the best theatres.
W.W. HODKINSON CORPOMIOhT
527 Fifth Avenue. New York Qfy
DistrihuUng through PAIHt txchanft,limrporaUd
Foreign Dittribulor J j:rutkDre>cUi<i.Inc "nS-TtlV.;
Robert Brunton
presents
J.WaiTen
KERRIGAN
and his own company in
$30,000
By H.B. Daniel
'Directed by Ernest CWarde
Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks.
Roscoe Arbuckle and /. Warren
Kerrigan: —
Two comedians without rivals, the
most popular male star inthe world
and next to him :
J. Warren Kerrigan.
Mr. Kerrigan is liked and played, by
more exhibitors, is admired oy a
larger public and is longer estab?
lished in public affection than any
other dramatic male star except
Fairbanks.
W.W. HODKINSON CORPOMIOH
527 Fifth Avenue. New TforkOty
Distributing^ through PATB^ Ixchan^. Incorporated
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Sunday, March 14, 1920
Very Episodic Story Relying Too Heavily on Coincidence
Constance Binney in
"THE STOLEN KISS"
Realart
DIRECTOR Kenneth Webb
AUTHOR Lucille Van Slyke
SCENARIO BY Kathryn Stuart
CAMERAMAN George Folsey
AS A WHOLE Very episodic, telling story of
girl's life ; another persistently optimistic and
naively philosphic heroine.
STORY Seems very unreal and relies too heav-
ily on coincidence in its development.
DIRECTION Has played around a lot with
star but lack of care prevents the comedy and
pathos expected in this type of offering.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTING Seems inadequate at times
CAMERA WORK Adequate
STAR Plays sincerely in fat part but doesn't
get an awful lot over.
SUPPORT Never has much to do
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Good atmospheres obtained
DETAIL Closeups of star in first reel spoil
illusion of extreme youth.
CHARACTER OF STORY Lovers separated
after stolen kiss are eventually reunited.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION . . . . About 5,080 feet
"The Stolen Kiss" is one of those very unreal stories
of the juvenile heroine in which the chief protagonist
of the tale is as persistently optimistic and as naively
philosophic as Pollyanna. But the stories of Felecia
Day and Pollyanna differ greatly in that the former
has none of the coherent or simple truths of the lat-
ter. Felecia's attitude is at times very unreal and the
plot, adapted from Lucille Van Slyke's "Little Miss
By-the-Day," relies altogether too heavily on coin-
cidence and a flock of "convenient" meetings in its
development.
Even with these rather flagrant handicaps "The Sto-
len Kiss" would have registered satisfactorily enough
had the director managed to introduce those "dimple
and tear" scenes which are a vital element in such a
picture. But something seems to have gone amiss in
this direction also. Although Kenneth Webb has the
star play around in many scenes and closeups he has
failed to bring out definitely the elements of comedy
and pathos.
The story opens with Felecia as a very young girl
enjoying a romance over the garden wall with a choir
boy from the church next door. Constance Binney
registers as a young kid well enough in the full shots
but the director persists in bringing her into bath tub
closeups where evidences of her real age destroy the
illusion. After her mother's death, the grandfather
tells Felecia that she has gone to the "Little House in
the Woods" and Felecia swallows this myth for lo,
these many years, until finally the house-keeper puts
her wise. ,
Then, with her grandfather's death, Felecia turns to
earn her own living with success as a seamstress,
working by the day. Eventually she again meets the
choir boy whom she kissed over the garden wall, now
a full fledged baritone and with this the story ends.
There's a whole volume of incident intervening be-
tween the kiss and the final meeting but for the most
part it is altogether unreal and relies too much on con-
venient situations to get across. Felecia goes along
meeting everyone that is necessary to her well-being
just at the propitious time.
Miss Binney plays very sincerely and seems to have
possibilities for comedy and pathos which a more
careful director could bring out. Rodney I^a Rocque
is her leading man, while others are George Backus,
Bradley Barker, Robert Schable, Richard Carly'e and
Edvna Davies.
This Is Best Suited for Children's Matinees
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
On the whole "The Stolen Kiss" seems best suited
to be shown at matinees for children rather than before
grown-up audiences. Doubtless the picture contains
many of the characteristics of the book which are re-
flected in its original title "Little Miss By-the-Day,"
and this, incidentally and to prove the point, is not a
title that would attract grown-ups.
This type of story when handled properly has a big
place on the screen l)ut certainly tlrj ma :ner in which
this one is presented leaves many loop-holes for critic-
ism even from the lay mind, while its merits, apparent
here and there throughout its length, are not fre jucnt
enough to counterbalance its shortcomings.
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Sunday, March 14, 1920
Japanese Spy Plot Drammer
"WHO'S YOUR SERVANT?"
Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Not credited
AUTHOR Julian Johnson
SCENARIO BY Julian Johnson
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Old Japanese spy melodrama
STORY Had the goods in its old-fashioned way
but its running isn't smooth.
DIRECTION Commonplace
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Fair
CAMERA WORK Poor
LEADING PLAYERS The Jap heavy displays
neither force nor polish in his work ; others do
well.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS . . . .Include some good shipyard shots
INTERIORS Very small and crowded for the
most part.
DETAIL Some twists of action unconvincing
CHARACTER OF STORY Heroine makes Jap
spy confess to stealing papers by feigning love
for him.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,950 feet
This one has earmarks of age, and while there are
many ancient plots that get over with new dressings,
"Who's Your Servant?" has not been especially well
produced and the worn places are much in evidence.
The servant in the case is a Japanese man-of-all-work
in an admiral's household. There are papers to be
sure, and there is a penniless young lieutenant in the
navy who loves the admiral's daughter. And when
the papers do their time-honored vanishing act sus-
picion is cast on the lieutenant. But the heroine, by
feigning love for the oriental, discovers that he is
the thief and by her wit she saves the situation, the
hero, and the American navy.
There is no denying the possibilities of such ma-
terial. Good visualists can build up sequences of
gripping power in the development of the business be-
tween the girl and the Jap. Here was an opportun-
ity to bring in a climax to rival the time-honored
denouement in "The Cheat." But instead of a scene
of steady accumulating force is a sequence full of
cuts which break up the suspense, while Yukio Aoy-
ama who plays the Jap, never rises above the dignity
of a meek servant. It needed an actor of subtle ability
of forceful personality to successfully play this part
of the picture. And Aoyama possesses neither.
Immediately the Jap is introduced in the opening
scenes, receiving rather more attention than is due
the ordinary servant, the subsequent action may be
in a great sense easily foretold. The plans are missing
and the hero is innocent. A slight attempt was made
to cast odium on another character, but you know all
the time that the Oriental is the culprit.
.Some of the turns the action takes are unconvincing.
When the marines catch the hero letting himself out
of the admiral's office through the window in the
dead of night it is hard to figure out why they let
him go. And again when the heroine decides to make
up to the Jap to get the papers, there is hardly ground
for the slightest suspicion on her part that he has
them. Of course the audience knows it but the
heroine's act doesn't convince.
The picture is set in meagre interiors; shots that
look cramped and small. And when it comes to an
easy bit of panorama work (following the heroine
down the side of the house to the ground) the camera-
man surely shows his lack of training. Lois Wilson
and William Scott heroine and hero play with sincere
efTort. Scott gets a lot over despite the inferior direc-
tion and production. Others are Andrew Robson,
Albert Morrison and Frances Burnham.
May Get Over With Crowds That Like Thrills
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While production flaws are obvious the jMcture
may get over before crowds of the class that is easily
thrilled by pictures of the spy type, no matter what
flaws they possess. It's the sort of production that
used to be blazoned forth by means of a lot of sensa-
tional paper in the old days before the war.
The title with its interrogation is hardly sensation-
ally attractive. Servants aren't in every family by
any means and the suggestion given in the title to
watch all servants will probably strike many as humor-
ous. Advertisements can be framed around the spy
angle, and the situation in which the heroine brings
a confession from the Jap by feigning love for him.
(^y^f every picture vas as ^ood as this, every person inyour
town^ould make thcatrc-goin^ an almost daily; Kabit I
cJesse l). \Hain.pton presents
DLANCHE SWEET
in. Bajrard Veiller's pl^y
THE DEADLIER SEX
^ stor^ of the pxneWs. rushing stre.xus, talL mountains
and the clean, healthy life of the open; of the kidnapping
of a Wall Street man in order to teacK him humanity
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The shortest distance between
two points might be a straight
line, on paper. — but Wallace
Reid, covered with dust at the
wheel of this Paramount-Art-
craft speed picture, will tell you
that it's the curves that count!
When the telegraph poles
look like the teeth of a comb,
when the speedometer is delir-
iously checking off a mile every
thirty seconds or so — then it's
sure you're going to win or
smash !
If you saw Wallace
Reid in "The Roar- v^— ^
ing Road" or "Double
Speed" you have some idea of
the pace he hits in "Excuse My
Dust", but here there's a girl as
well as gasoline, and she doesn't
quite like this do-or-die stuff.
Climb aboard anyway — Par-
amount invites you — and get the
genuine sensations from behind
that dithering wheel.
Jesse L. Lasky Presents
WALLACE REID
«
in
EXCUSE MY DUST
9f
Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story
"The Bear Trap", by Byron Morgan
Directed by Sam Wood Scenario by Will M. Ritchey
: FAMOUS PLAYERS - LASKY CORPORATION
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This is a reproduction of the full page advertisement which runs in The Saturday Evening Post, March 20th
Sunday, March 14, 1920
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This Story Would Have Registered Better On a TalkingMachine
"THE STREET CALLED STRAIGHT"
Eminent Authors — Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Wallace Worsley
AUTHOR Basil King
SCENARIO BY E. T. Lowe, Jr.
CAMERAMAN Robert Newhard
AS A WHOLE Production is all talk with
hardly any action ; becomes tiresoime long
before finsh.
STORY Certainly wasn't the kind of story for
the screen.
DIRECTION Good but never has a chance to
develop any sustaining drama.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Night lighting a bit too dim
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
LEADING PLAYERS. . . .All of them good but story
doesn't give them opportunities to register in
best style.
SUPPORT Lydia Yeamans Titus in character-
comedy role individual hit of picture.
EXTERIORS Pretty
INTERIORS Very handsome and appropriate
DETAIL Not much to comment on except Law-
son Butt's palpably false moustache.
CHARACTER OF STORY Awakening of her-
oine to love of man she formerly despised.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,896 feet
Basil King's story "The Street Called Straight"
certainly wasn't the type of fiction to choose for pic-
ture adaptation as, irom the finished product, it is
easy to discern that the original work concentrated
altogether on fine dialogue and left dramatic and phys-
ical action out of the running. So here is a picture
that is talk, talk, talk and then talk some more and the
talky subtitles are illustrated by the cliaracter ear-
nestly talking at each other. As an illustrated talk
"The Street Called Straight" is Al.
It starts out by presenting the fact that-. respected
Henry Guion has embezzled funds to the amount of
four hundred thousand dollars. Peter Davenant,
adopted and successful son of Guion's old friends ap-
pears and says he wants to do something good with
his money so he ofi^ers half a million to Guion. Its
many subtitles before he takes it because his daughter
Olivia who dislikes Peter objects but finally for the
sake of her father's reputation and his clients she
waves prejudices and accepts his charity.
Then Col. Ashley, an Englishman, engaged to Olivia
appears and says that he can never marry Olivia
unless she permits him to pay back the money to
Peter. They argue about this a long time and event-
ually Peter, desiring to see Olivia happy, jumps over
to her rich aunt in France and tells her the sad tale.
Aunty comes to America and doing a little more
observing and a little less talk discovers that Olivia
is really in love with Peter and that the colonel and
another girl are well matched. And this is how the
romance concludes.
At the outset the story gives great promise for the
characterization is carefully and well handled and
there are hints of a plot with a nice lot of complica-
tions lurking in the background. But instead the
characters go on talking about honor and four hun-
dred thousand for the duration of the picture. Now
probably all this made good reading and the producers
may say that picture audiences can't appreciate this
type of picture fiction but that isn't the case.
Milton Sills and Naomi Childers give sincere per-
formances as in fact do all the rest including Charles
Clary, Irene Rich, Alec Francis and Lawson Butt. Lyd-
ia Yeamans Titus is the individual hit of the picture,
aunt.
You Might Get the People In With This But They'll Hardly Be Entertained
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
They cerainly have dressed this picture up in pretty the street is often dark and unlighted but still it's
fine style but the story isn't worth such an elaborate there. They don't get over very well just what they
setting. Its lack of all good picture qualities set it strive for in this respect.
down as a piece of entertainment not at all up to the
mark. The probability is that a whole lot of people
will get tired watching the characters talk at each
other and walk out on the picture before the end
has come.
There is a slight attempt in a number of scenes to to what may rightfully be expected of it in the way
justify the title and there are some lines which say of entertainment.
There has been considerable advertising accorded
this series of Eminent Authors pictures and there
will be some good ones coming later on. But cer-
tainly "The Street Called Straight" fails to live up
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Sunday, March 14, 1920
Crook Play Treated With Good Taste Except in Climax Sequence
Margarita Fisher in
"THE DANGEROUS TALENT"
American — Pathe
DIRECTOR George L. Cox
AUTHOR Daniel F. Whitcomb
SCENARIO BY Lois Zellner
CAMERAMAN George Rizard
AS A WHOLE Good crook play with unusual
twists but climax is spoiled by too much
detail.
STORY Very plainly "manufactured" but inter-
ests because of its many surprise turns.
DIRECTION Seems inclined to play up star in
closeups too greatly and should have con-
densed action of the climax.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Mostly straight; few effects com-
mendable.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Registers satisfactorily
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS Good estate stuff
INTERIORS Acceptable
DETAIL One closeup of girl's arms shows
different clothing than that worn in full shot.
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl frustrates plans
of crooks to rob hero's safe.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,460 feet
■'The Dangerous Talent" is a crook picture, very
plainly manufactured in that many of its twists are
undeniably "convenient," but at the same time these
twists produce a number of surprises and for the most
part the plot succeeds in retaining the interest after a
good fashion. The climax, however, is rather weak
from a dramatic sense. It is l)urdened with a lot of
detail and unrecessary closeups of the star that serve
to retard its effect in no small measure. Instead of '
speeding up this sequence they have kept right on
handling it as they did the body of the story. The
climax thing seems to be bothering a lot of producers
these days.
In the beginning they register that Lelia Mead, a
stenoorapher, is very clever in imitating other people's
hand-writing. For this she is discharged from her
position in the real estate office of Dodge. Unsuc-
cessful in her search for work she forges a letter to
Gilbert Ellis, a millionaire bachelor and lands a job
as his secretary.
Ellis' butler is a crook and in league with Mildred
.Shedd, a peculiar character whom Lelia had encoun-
tered before. The butler "finds" a baby on the door
step and Mildred is summoned to nurse it. Their
plan is to rifle the safe. The presence of Lelia up-
sets them but they decide to go through with their
plans and throw suspicion on her. While robbing the
safe they are surprised by Ames, a former friend o\
Ellis', who is in an intoxicated state. They shoot
and mortally wound him. Dying, he blames Ellis.
Lelia saves him by writing a note to Mildred, purport-
ing to come from the butler saying that he has con-
fessed. In this way they get her confession and so
Ellis is saved.
The story contains a lot of talk and some action
about Ellis' proposed playground for poor children
which is merely introduced to bring the real estate
agent back into the action that he may recognize Leila.
.\s the consequences of this recognition are unim-
portant it seems that much of this detail could have
been eliminated with the result that the entire pic-
ture would have speeded along at a much better pace.
Margarita Fisher registers satisfactorily in the stel-
lar role although the director has given her too many
closeups particularly in the climax sequence. Satis-
factory performances are also given by Harry Hilliard,
B'^atrice Van, Harry Clark, Neil Hardin, George Peri-
o'at and May Talbot.
Satisfactory Program Feature
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Dangerous Talent" is a satisfactory program It is not a feature that you can praise to the skies :
feature. It has its faults, but at the same time the rather is it one of those you can slip in quietly and
story has a number of surprises in its running and rely on it to give average satisfaction to your people,
the interest is well maintained up to the climax, which, The star doesn't possess extreme popularity but her
though badly handled, contains more surprise twists. work is fairly consistent.
As announced recently in the trade publications, Lester Park and
Edward Whiteside, producers of "EMPTY ARMS," have for a
long period of time been working on the film
By Dr. Frank Crane
the foremost philosopher of the day whose editorials are read
throughout the United States in thousands of newspapers and maga-
zines, has in collaboration with Charles D. Isaacson developed a
powerful story and it has been acted by a very celebrated cast under
the direction of Frank Reicher. The film takes its inspiration from
Dr. Frank Crane's magazine
The popular successor to Elbert Hubbard's magazine, "The
Philistine." The circulation is well into the hundreds of thousands
and has rendered an important ground work for the exploitation
of the film with the various other works of Dr. Crane's which have
been before the people for many years.
is owned by Lester Park and Edward Whiteside, Producers of
ENPTT JtRNS
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This is to inform you that your territory has been
purchased. "EMPTY ARMS" is sold for 25 per cent.
more than you offered to pay!
We take this extraordinary means to impart to you
this information, because your experience might prove
of value to other buyers across the continent.
You remember the first announcement on "EMPTY
ARMS." It told how we refused an offer of One
Hundred Thousand Dollars guarantee from one of
the big distributors. Then we sent you a copy of the
Hundred Thousand Dollar Packet which told in detail
of the tremendouse box-office possibilities in "EMPTY
ARMS."
You remember that you wired us to hold your terri-
tory; that you made us an offer which we refused. You
remember that you thought the price we quoted too
high, but you had the opportunity to see the film and
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judge for yourself.
Then you saw the film. You said it was a powerful
screen drama and ought to prove a great box-office
attraction in your territory. But you procrastinated.
You sparred for time, thinking we would reduce our
price. You remember that we wired you that other
buyers in your territory were also interested. You
thought we were bluffing.
The picture is now sold in your territory for 25 per
cent, more than you bid for it.
However, following "EMPTY ARMS" are three
more pictures — "The Scarlet Dragon," "A Good
Woman" and Dr. Frank Crane's greatest American
epic "DEMOCRACY." You have an opportunity to
acquire these pictures for your territory, but we must
admit that your competitor who purchased "EMPTY
ARMS" has first call. He didn't procrastinate!
BYRON PARK IS IN NEW YORK SHOWING
THE FILM "EMPTY ARMS'' TO THE BUY-
ERS OF THE TERRITORIES STILL OPEN.
DON'T BE LIKE MR. Z. MAKE YOUR AP-
POINTMENTS WITH MR. PARK AT ONCE.
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"(Iward Whiteside
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DAIUY
Sunday, March 14, 1920
Amusing Complications and Star Make This Satisfy
Constance Talmadge in
"IN SEARCH OF A SINNER"
First National
DIRECTOR David Kirkman
AUTHOR Charlotte Thompson
SCENARIO BY John Emerson and Anita Loos
CAMERAMAN Oliver Marsh
AS A WHOLE A disappointment in comparison
with the preceding releases; good in spots.
STORY Could have been used to get in a good
deal more fun without overdrawing.
DIRECTION Allowed situations to be over-
drawn too often in an effort to get over com-
edy stuff.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Not up to the usual standard
CAMERA WORK Fair
STAR Forgets to be cute very often; slipped up
a little on the art of vamping pleasingly.
SUPPORT Rockliffe Fellows doesn't match up
well with the star; others suitable.
EXTERIORS Many shots in Central Park
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Titles come in for a large share of the
laughs.
CHARACTER OF STORY Butterfly wife tires
of her "good" husband and seeks a sinner after
his death.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,485 feet
Why do authors, especially photoplay writers, in-
sist upon making their characters so unreal and so
untrue to life when there are people in the world
who in themselves, naturally and without exaggera-
tion, are just the types they are after? Why not make
the characters in their plays real, lifelike folks instead
of overdoing it?
Henry Chadbourne could just as well have been
a "good" husband without being a freak. He could
have been a home man and fond of domestic life and
at the same time bore his young life-loving wife with-
out having the added impediment of being a scientific
nut who had his wife accompany him to the museum
while he studied the geological expressions of the
various museum specimens.
The comedy element does not live up to expecta-
tions. There are some highly amusing * situations
brought in by the star's efiforts to make a good man
wild and her success.
Georgiana Chadbourne goes through the period of
mourning uneventfully until she throws off her black
and arrives at the home of her brother-in-law Jeffry,
in New York, to start her search for a wild'man, and to
make it more convenient her host and his wife are
quarantined for two weeks on Long Island. So Con-
stance carries on her campaign undisturbed.
Strange enough she finds the man she is after in
Central Park, only to learn later that he is a very
good man from Denver and an old friend of Jeffry's.
Nevertheless Georgiana really loves him so decides to
reform his good ways by pretending she is Jeffry's wife.
He rebels at the thought of betraying his pal but after
much strenuous vamping he succumbs and the results
come very near turning the tables on poor Constance
but Jeff returns from Long Island in time to straighten
things out.
There are many good laughs in the production espe-
cially in the complications that follow when Constance
starts her reforming schedule and some of the titles
get over in great style. Those in the cast were Cor-
liss Giles, William Roselle, Marjorie Milton, Evelyn
C. Carrington, Lillian Worth, Arnold Lucy, Charles
Whittaker, Ned Sparks and William Boshell.
Slightly Weak Material Should Prove No Drawback
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
From the box office angle there is very little doubt
but what "In Search of a Sinner" will pack your house
if you can judge from the first day's run at the Strand
when they were standing them at the last show. Be-
sides having Constance Talmadge for its star and the
decided hit made by her two previous pictures, "Two
Weeks" and "A Virtuous Vamp," the title will get
a good many in of its own accord.
The fact that the story isn't as strong as it might
be need not give you great worry by this time, pro-
viding you have played the former Talmadge com-
edies, the star has enough drawing power in her name
and what she has already done to overcome this short-
coming.
The title and theme of the story offer almost un-
limited possibilities in the way of exploitation and
there are many original and helpful suggestions in the
press sheets distributed by First National as well as
a selected and suitable musical score. You will find
many of the current popular songs 'fit the action
delightfully.
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Sunday, March 14, 1920
Mollie King Returns in Very Well Done Domestic Drama
Mollie King in
"WOMEN MEN FORGET"
United Picture Theaters
DIRECTOR John M. Stahl
AUTHOR Elaine Sterne
SCENARIO BY Paul Bern
CAMERAMAN Percy Holbrook
AS A WHOLE Domestic drama that holds in-
terest admirably and shows unusual and
intense conflict of characters.
STORY Very well developed
DIRECTION Registers all points naturally and
to good effect.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Mostly plain
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Shows considerable emotional ability in
this and registers exceedingly well.
SUPPORT Edward Langford and Frank Mills
both handle big parts expertly.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Story helped a lot by subtitles that are
practically all spoken.
CHARACTER OF STORY Wife wins back hus-
band from "other woman" through her under-
standing.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,600 feet
"Women Men Forget" is notable in that it marks
Mollie King's retnrn to the screen after quite an ab-
sence and also because of the fact that it presents
a domestic drama of unusual interest, well developed,
and containing an interesting- and at times very intense
conflict of characters. The picture is an example of
what can be done with a very good story, a small cast,
and at little, but no stinting expense. For while it
never ofl:'ers anything lavish in the way of setting or
action, the story grips through the author's rather
cle\er juggling with plain realities, and though the
results she achieves may appear artificial to some at
times, they are generally very appealing because of the
fact that they are founded on true situations.
I\Iiss King appears as Mary Graham, the unhappy
wife of Robert, who is attracted to Helen, supposedly
Mary's friend and in time their aft'air becomes com-
mon gossip. About to become a mother Mary is
sent away to the country by James Livingston, an
old friend who admires her greatly and despises Rob-
ert. After the birth of a child which she keeps a sec-
ret from her husband Mary returns to her city home
in the hope of finding Robert repentant but instead
she discovers him in Helen's arms.
Livingston then takes matters in his hands and
breaks Robert in the stock market, with the result
that Helen leaves him, refusing" to ofifer assistance.
Mary, still loving her husband and realizing that he is
little more than a very foolish boy, proves her love
and forgiveness by off^ering him all the negotiable
things she has in the world and then introduces him to
their son.
The director has treated his material exceptionally
well. The manner in which he gets over the fact that
Mary is to become a mother by using the dog and the
kittens is a fine touch. Then, too, in the many
scenes which bring husband and wife and the other
woman together he has shown sure dramatic skill.
Fe 's assisted in no small respect by the star and
principal supporting players. Miss King plays with
real feeling and displays an emotional ability that is
no less telling than it is, in a way, surprising. Edward
Langford gives a realistic picture of the weakling
husband and Frank Mills as the friend, who, thank
goodness, doesn't develop into a villain, is always
pleasing. Lucy Fox as Helen and Jane Jennings in a
small character role complete the cast.
You Can Say a Lot About This and the Picture WJl Deliver
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Women Men Forget" is a picture that you can ad-
A'ertise extensively with a feeling of safety, for the
story and production are behind you to deliver com-
plete if not unusual satisfaction to most all audiences.
You might make something of Miss King's return
'o he screen in your cainpaign. She had quite a pop-
rhr'lv before, and her work in this picture certainly
stamps her as a good actress.
Give the title a good display also, for it is one that
will immediately attract attention. Catch lines writ-
ten around the plot will attract. Try one of these :
"Because she loved her husband she forgave him even
when he regarded her as a stranger in her own home,"
"She found herself an intruder in her own home where
the 'other woman' presided."
Sunday, March 14, 1920
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Story as Reasonable as an Attempt to Prove That Black Is White
Dorothy Dalton in
"BLACK IS WHITE "
Thomas H. Ince — Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Charles Giblyn
AUTHOR George Barr McCutcheon
SCENARIO BY E. Magnus Ingleton
CAMERAMAN John S. Stumar
AS A WHOLE Just about takes the "prize for
impossibility.
STORY Fails to convince because of extreme
basic situation while there is insufficient sub-
stance to the plot.
DIRECTION Commonplace
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Effective
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Plays easily and surely but fails to look
old enough in latter reels.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Few
INTERIORS Handsome and appropriate
DETAIL Comedy "relief" fails to register
CHARACTER OF STORY Built on situation
of man marrying the same woman twice and
not knowing it.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,562 feet
Anyone would have a pretty hopeless task in front
of him if he set out to prove that black is white. No
matter how seriously he took himself he'd find his aud-
ience laughing at him before he had gone far. And
that's akin to what the producers try to do in "Black Is
White." They show you a man married and a father.
The man is jealous and finally comes to doubt the
parentage of his baby. He denounces his wife and
leaves her. Fifteen years later he marries again and
doesn't know that she's the same woman. Doctor,
please have the gentleman's eyes examined.
The whole framework of this adaptation of a George
Barr McCutcheon novel is built on this situation and
as a consequence the picture reaches about the far
limits of impossibility. After the couple's secpnd mar-
riage the jealousy of the husband is aroused again
because he sees his wife so much in company with
his son. He mistakes her maternalism for sex attrac-
tion and finally winds up by shooting the boy. Then
he is at last informed that his second wife is none
other than his first and so after he has suffered con-
siderably, he is forgiven by wife and son.
In addition to appearing utterly impossible, this situ-
ation is practically the only one of consequence in the
entire picture. And certainly it doesn't deserve so
great an amount of footage. They have tried to bolster
things up with a numbr of scenes between mother and
son but instead of appearing beautiful and sympathetic
these sequences are commonplace. On the other hand
the attempted comedy relief in the introduction of
the two old men is quite ineffectual.
The picture has been handsomely dressed up in a
number of splendid interiors and the technical and
camera work is almost flawless but the actual dramatic
direction reveals nothing out of the ordinary, no orig-
inality or feeling. Dorothy Dalton plays easily and
surely in all her scenes and put conviction in her work
despite the handicap of the plot. But her makeup in
the latter reels denotes no noticeable maturity of char-
acter over her initial appearance, and in her scenes
with her son she fails to bring out the complete spirit
of maternalism necessary. Some of the blame of this
rests in the casting of Jack Crosby for the son. A
younger appearing juvenile would have been better.
H. E. Herbert's characterization of the husband is
sincere and his playing shows his usual skill.
If You Play It Cite Central Situation and Work It Up
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The average audience will hardly take this one ser- ing: "After fifteen years he married again and later
iously but if you find yourself in a position where no found that she was the same woman." "His jealousy
other feature presents itself you might use this and had caused their separation. After fifteen years he
prepare your advertisements around the central situa- met her again and married her, never realizing that she
tion, working it up prominently. Then they won't was the same woman as his first wife!" Use the
have a chance to kick if they find they don't like it. name of the author. It carries weight and some may
This situation can be presented more or less sensa- countenance the idea if they know it is his, whereas
tionally by use of readers on the order of the follow- they wouldn't if it was written by an unknown.
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Robert Brunton Productions
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 12A4A9
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The Brat 7.... 9/14A9
Stronger Than Death 6 1/18/20
The Heart of a Child 7
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The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6 1/25/20
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6 1/11/20
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6 2/1/20
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Judah (May .\llison) 6
Alias Jimmv Valentine (Bert Lvtell) 6....
The Hope (All Star Cast) 6
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The Very Idea 6. . . . 2/22/20
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Jan. 11 Fighting Cressv (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/19
Jan. 18 The Web of Deceit (Dolores Cassinelli) 6.... 1/4/20
Feb. 2 Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) 5 1/18/20
Feb. 2 Respectable by Proxy (Sylvia Breamer, Robt.
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Feb. 2!) Smoldering Ember (Frank Keenan) 5 2/15/20
Mar. 7 In Walked Mary (.June Caprice) 5 2/29/20
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Apr. 4 Lifting Shado\^•s (Emmy Whelen) 6
.A.i)r 11 The P.lood Barrier (Slyvia Breamer, Robert
Gordon) 6....
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The Valley of Tomorrow (Wm. Russell) 5 1/18/20
The Dangerous Talent (Margarita I<''isher)
The Honey Bee Mme Sylva)
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Mystery of the Yellow Room Lorin Baker,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
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Seeing It 'I'hroiigh (Za Su Pitts) 5....
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The Woman God Sent (Zena Keefe) 5
Footlights and Shadows (Olive Thomas) 5 2/15/20
The Imp (Elsie Janis) 5
Sooner or Later (Owen Moore) 5....
His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (Elaine Hammerstein) . .5 1/18/20
The Brolien Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
Out Yonder (Olive Thomas) 5
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Captain Swift (Earle Williams) 3
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She Loves and Lies (Norma Talraadge) 6.
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis).... 5.
The Undercurrent (Guy Bmpey) 7.,
1/11/20
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12/7/19
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Blind Youth (Special Cast) 5.
Just a Wife (Special Cast) 5.
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The Hick (Charles Ray) 5
The Female of the Species (Dorothy Dalton) .5
Women Men Forget (Mollle King) 5....
The Iron Strain (Dustin Farnum) 5
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jewel Features
Paid In Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6 U/16A9
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy PhilUps)..8 8/24A9
Blind Husbands (Eric Strohelm) 7.... 10/19A8
DniTcrssI Features
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 6 12/7A9
The Day She Paid (Francelia Billington) 5 12A4/19
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/25/20
Marked Men (Harry Carey) 5 12/21/19
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5. . . . 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
The Peddler of Lies (Frank Mayo, Ora Carew)5 1/25/20
The Forged Bride (Mary MacLaren) 5 2/1/20
VITAGRAPH
When a Man Loves (Earle Williams)
The Slna of the Mothers (Anita Stewart).
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie)
Enman Collateral (Corinne GriiBth) ....
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey)
The Juggernaut (Anita Stewart)
Deadline at Eleven (Corinne Griffith)
The Flaming Clue (Harry T. Morey)
The More Excellent Way (Anita Stewart)
...5.
...5.
...5.
...5.
...5.
. . .5.
...5.
. . .5.
...5.
1/18/20
2A/20
2/1/20
C. L,. Chester
January Releases
No Coma in Acoma i.
The People in White 1.
The Simple Life i.
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1.
FAMOUS PLAYERS
January Releases
A Lady's Tailor (Sennett) 2
After the Circus (Briggs) i
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1.".'.'.
February Releases
COMEDIES
Ten Dollars or Ten Days (Mack Sennett) t
Hoodooed ( De Havens) g
BURTON HOLMES TRATEI^ SERIES
Belgium Smiles Again x
Filming Ferocious Foremosans t
Parisian Faces and Figures 1
Oriental College Boys and Co-eds 1
The Yankee Watch on the Rhine 1
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINB
Famous Women in Worlds Work 1
Museum Mysteries l
The Lure of Fashion l
On the Job With Grandpa 1
Growth of the North American Continent 1
March Releases
COMEDIES
Teasing the Soil (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Cleaning Up (Al St. John) 2
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Bustling Brussels 1
Kingdom of the Yellow Rose 1
Strassburg Redeemed 1
The Boys' Big Club 1
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE
Numbers S877, 3878, 3879, 3880 each 1
CHRISTIE COMEDIES
January Releases
Monkey Shines 1
Ducks 1
It Takes a Crook 1
Oh Doctor, Doctor 1
Save Me, Sadie (Special) 2
February Releases
Pants and Petticoats (Special) 2
License Applied For 1
Should a Husband Tell 1
March Releases
Her Bridal Night-Mare (Special) 2
UNIVERSAL
January Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery 13 to 16 each 2
Lion Man, 2 to 6 each t
COMEDIES
Sweet Patootie (Lyons-Moran) 1
Adam and Eve a la Mode t
Some Shimmlers (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Baby D jU Bandit t
Naughty Lions and Wild Men 2
The Sweet Dry and Dry (Lyone-Moran) t
All for the Dough Bag t
JBelease
Date
WESTERNS
Reels Reviewed
The Jay Bird (Hoot Gibson)
West Is Best (Hoot Gibson)
February Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery, 17 and 18 (Finisli) each 2
The Lilon Man^ 6^ 7, 8, 9 each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, I, 2, 3 each 2
COMEDrES
Ain't Nature Wonderful (Lyons-Moran) 1
Over the Ocean Wave 2
Non-Skid Love (Lyons-Moran) 1
Good Little Brownie 2
Old Clothes for New (Lyons-Moran) 1
The Bull Thrower 2
New Screen Magazine, Nos. 51, BZ, 68, 64 each 1
WESTERNS
The Prospector's Vengeance 2
Kaintuck's Ward 2
A Sagebrush Gentleman 2
CAPITAL
January Releases
A Man's Creed (Neal Hart) 2
The Wilderness Man (Neal Hart) 2
My Girl Suzzanne 2
Bandit's Gold (Al Jennings) 2
An Outlaw's Alibi (Al Jennings) 2
February Releases
Boss of the Flying H (Neal Hart) *
The Run Aways (Neal Hart) 2
When Outlaws Meet (Al Jennings) 2
Bandit's Heart ( Al Jennings) 2
Screen Follies, 1 and 2 each 1
Oh Louise (Adolph Fhllllp) 2
PATHE
January Releases
Reviews 32 to 85
COMEDIES
From Hand to Mouth (Harold Lloyd) (released late
in Dec.) 2
Why Go Home (Snub Pollard) 1
Slippery Slickers ( Snub Pollard) 1
The Dippy Dentist (Snub Pollard) 1
SERIALS
Black Secret, 9 to 12 (Pearl White) each 2
The Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) each 2
Topics of the Day, 36 to 39 each 1
February Releases
SERIALS
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
The Black Secret (Pearl White and Walter McGrail)
18, 14, 15, 16 each 2
Topics of the Day, 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
COMEDIES
All Lit Up (Snub Pollard) 1
Getting His Goat (Snub PoUard) 1
Waltz Me Around (Snub Pollard) 1
March Releases
SERIALS
Daredevil Jack (Jack Dempsey) 4, 5, 6, 7 each 2
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 10, 11, 13, 13.. each 2
COMEDIES
Haunted Spooks (Harold Lloyd) 2
Find the Girl (Snub Pollard) 1
Fresh Paint (Snub Pollard) 1
(Two other Pollard Comedies) each 1
Review Numbers 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
Topics of the Day Numbers 44, 45, 46, 47 each 1
Release t «„„*>,
nat« Length
"**® Reels Beview«<
VITAGRAPH
January Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
The Church With an Overshot Wheel i
While the Auto Walts .,',[ ^
BIG V COMEDIES
Throbs and ThrUls «
Dames and Dentists o
SERIALS
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno), 3 to 6 each 9
February Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
Telamachus Friend *
The Dream !.!.!.!!!.!!!!!.!!.'.'.*'!."" 2
BIG V COMEDIES
Pipe Dreams and Prizes (Harry Mann) . . g
<^^r>w.x ^'"^•'** ''"d Knlghties (Montgomery and Rock) '.'.'.'.'.'. 2
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno) 7, 8, 9, 10 each 3
January Releases
GOLDWYN
„ ^ „ '^•■'•y Pictographs, 419, 420, 421, 422 each 1
March Releases
Three Issues each X
.FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY
January Releases
Eventide j
Bubbles !.!!!].'!!!!!!!! i
Just Kids
Taken With a Grain of Salt i
March Releases
Broken Silence i
With Every Meal .'...'.' '.'.'.'.'.'.'. 1
Alligator Hunt '.'.'.'...'.'.'.'.'.'. 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven) t
Two Dollars Please %
February Releases
Excess Baggage (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
One Dollar Down (Neal Burns) j
March Releases
Forget Me Not (Mr. and Mrs. Carter Do Haven) 2
Matrimaniacs (Neal Burns) 2
FOX
January Releases
MtJTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our Nell 1
On Strike '..'.'.'. 1
Shaking the Shimmy '..'.'.'.'.'.'.','. 1
The Rum Runners !!.'!!!! 1
March Releases
The Mint Spy j
The Chemist '...'.'.'.'. 1
Putting on the Dog
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret j
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts ...'.'.'.'.'. »
February Releases
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Sheriff Nell's Comeback j
Her Naughty Wind !!!!!!!!!! 2
Her Private Husband .*!!!!!!! 2
March Releases
The Heart Snatcher g
The Lightweight Lover [[[[ 2
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
The Plumbers
"I'm Ringing Your Party'' !!.'."."
Fishing
Dead-Eye Jeff
The Sour Violin ',','.',',
REPUBLIC PICTURES
February Releases
L. J. Selznick Enterprises
Wm. J. Flynn Series (Herbert Rawlinson) 2
Judge Browne Series t
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
January Releases
Wrong Again 2
Neck and Neck 2
February Releases
Passing the Buck 2
Can Tou Beat It 2
March Releases
Breaking Into Society 2
Oh Baby : 2
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) t
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude Selby) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) 2
Girls Will Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) S
The Champion (Charles Chaplin) 2
Work (Charles ChapUn) >
By the Sea (Charles Chaplin) t
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Some Short Reels
"The Count," Clark=Cornelius
111 its re-issued form, tliis Cliarles Chaplin two reeler ranks
with the better slap-stick comedies being produced to-day.
There are two valuable assets in the production — Chaplin
and some very clever business which he puts over in his
oris'inal manner. Throwing' of semi-liquid matter does
take place in one part and there is some stuff that is
usually avoided now-a-days, but the manner in which the
material has been handled enables the offering to get over
in good shape. Beyond doubt many fans have seen this
before, and while they may not laugh at it as heartily
as they did the first time, they will certainly find a goodly
amount of amusement in it.
"The Lion Man," Universal
Episode eighteen of this serial, "In the Nick of Time"
has a copious quantity of action. It starts with the heroine
facing her finish, tied to an old-fashioned cannon, that a
Mexican bandit is about to fire. She manages to escape,
is followed by another of the gentlemen from across the
border and is then rescued by a band of American troopers.
Meanwhile, "The Lion Man," hero Westcott and the wicked
woman who has hitherto been with the villainous crowd,
but is reforming, fight the entire crew of rowdies. And
there is nothing more shocking to the esthetic senses than
the spectacle of the woman with her back to the wall,
slugging away with the men that surround her. At the
finish one couple is reunited and the oth,er newly joineo.
An average ending to an average serial.
Bray Pictograph, No. 428, Qoldwyn
Diagrams explaining tlie theoretical part of the wireless
telephone, comprise the opening part of this Bray Picto-
graph. They deal with sound and electric waves, and
then the manner in which they are combined. "Flirtation
in Zooland" as the part that follows is called shows several
peculiar animals, going through rather grotesque gestures.
One resembling an ape protrudes its tongue, a second grins,
a third rolls its eyes, while another winks, Marcus M.
Baldwin is shown at work engraving a portrait of Lincoln
to be used on paper currency, and in the closing part,
Jerry is on the job in an animated cartoon called "The
Wrong Track." It includes much funny stuff, one bit in
which the diminutive railroad employee is seen taking coal
out of a safe being particularly clever as worked into the
offering.
"His Master's Voice," Christie
Rube comedy of the polite sort is the key-note ^f a
highly commendable Christie one reeler. Bobby Vernon,
who is featured together with Alma Bennett gives an ex-
cellent exhibition in a role somewhat unusual for him —
that of a rural juvenile. Eddie Barry, as Vernon's rival
also performs well and the other characters hold up their
ends efficiently enough. W. Scott Darling who wrote the
story furnished an excellent manuscript, that includes sev-
eral truly laughable situations. In the church scene, in
which Bobby, the girl he loves and her parents are seated,
together with a hound, there is a sure-fire bit when Vernon,
upon perceiving that Barry's singing is making an impres-
sion on Miss Bennett, urges his dog to join in. Later, his
pathetic efforts to give a vocal exhibition aided by a phono-
graph,— pathetic because Barry discovers the ruse and
spoils the plan will also provoke mirth. There is enough
comedy material in the remaining footage to keep this
going at a satisfactory rate of speed. It is easily as good
as any of the recent Christie productions, with the dog
adding some appealing touches.
Review, No. 39, Pathe
Lourdes, a French town which is the object of numerous
liilgrimages, is seen in the opening section of this Pathe
review that has following the colored scenic, an industrial
portion devoted to the production of cement, referred to as
"The Dust that Builds Cities." Handball is taken up in
a slow motion study which is as unique and entertaining as
most of those that have preceded it- Dr. Ditmars' discus-
sion of the mason wasp is interesting and Princess White
Deer wiggles all over the silver sheet in an interpretative
Hawaiian dance to close this meritorious offering.
"The Beauty of Nature," Post=Famous
Continuity is not very nivu-h in evidence in a scenic that
has been made up at random apparently, but is in spite of
that remarkably effective and possesses numerous startling-
shots. Some of it is unusual in that there is no motion at
all, the result on the spectator being an impressive one.
One shot in which dark trees are seen before a pink sky
is rather sombre, yet appealing. The portion, wherein water-
falls drop on either side of some lall trees, tinted in a dark
sliade of green certainly holds attention, and two scenes,
in which the reflection of vegetation against the horizon is
reflected in the glassy, mirror-like water will more than hold
the eye. Considering the excellence of its various bits, the
fact that no particular order has been followed may readily
be overlooked and the reel given the amount of booking i.t
really deserves.
"Good Morning Nurse," Gaiety Comedies
Lacking spontaneous laughs, this single reel comedy
which features George Ovey, will not get over any too easily.
There is nothing especially novel about either the theme
or the various bits connected with it and it lags in a num-
ber of places. Briefly, it concerns a troupe, which upon
being thrown out of temporary quarters in a small town start
to attempt to convert a health resort into a paying proposi-
tion. Two customers are removed of their capital and after
some slap-stick material, the entire band, Ovey, Lillian
Biron and several girls depart in an auto truck.
"Finger Prints," Universal
Fresh from his experiences in Universal's lengthy serial,
"The Great Radium Mystery," Bob Reeves appears before
the fan in a two reel western which has a serious plot,
around which they have woven several humorous incidents
that almost make it a comedy. "Tonsorial Love" would not
have been such a bad title for the production, in which
hero Reeves becomes a barber for a short while in order
that he may be in close proximity to the fair manicurist
wlioni he adores. There are several laughs in that section,
the light part of this being fully as great as the dramatic
portion. Edward Sowders directed acceptably and Gwen-
dolyn Logan, credited with the story did reasonably well,
although she might have worked towards a stronger climax.
"Jerry's Gentle Humor," Film Specials — State Rights
.Tust fair, tells in a nut-shell the story of this single reel
comedy in which George Ovey is featured. A real story is
lacking, nor is there anythihg very much out of the ordinary,
but there is enough humor in the various incidents to keep
it going. From the beginning to end, this consists
almost entirely of chase stuff or knock- about bits. When
0\ey in a policeman's uniform frightens off the burglar,
there is a laugh, and the scene in which he is apprehended
by a detective has been screened so as to make it funny.
Some of the stuff in the jail is clever also, with Ovey's per-
sonality and generally good work getting it over. Insuf-
ficient novelty is the greatest weakness of the production.
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Short Reels
Bray Pictograph, No. 429, Qoldwyn
I'lieasiMits. bred on New Jersey farms aud photographed
by permission from tlie New Jersey Fish and Game Com-
mission, occupy the opening footage in an acceptable screen
magazine. Chief Zat Zam. an Aztec Indian, throwin'g
knives with astonishing accuracy is seen in the second
part. He gives a remarkable exhibition wliila blind-folded,
and is followed on the reel by a Krazy Kat cartoon which
is just fair.
"Kids and Kidlets," Christie
Should you happen to need a single reel comedy with
the spirit of childish play predominating, book this. Most
of the fun in it centers about an exchange of babies being
taken care of by, their older sisters, themselves quite young
— one white and the other colored. Jimniie Harrison and
Helen Diirling are featured, but have little to do. most <if
the work falling on the able shoulders of the youngsters.
Edgar Washington and Warda Caullield are the other cred-
ited performers, and one of the little girls certainly deserves
mention, W. Scott Darling's story is up to the mark and
they have done very well with it.
"The Race for Glory," Pathe
Needless to say, the bout started in the preceding episode
of the Jack Dempsey serial, results in the champion's putting
over the swat sophoiific on the chin of his opponent after
taking a beating. Jack lacerates the atmosphere savagely
for the better part of two rounds and is floored with aston-
ishing frequency. He gives his college mates a chance to
whoop it up. however, when he sends the pugilist who
opposes him into the land where happiness reigns supreme.
The footage that follows is occupied mainly with a race
between an auto and locomotives. Our scrapi)y hero is
tossed off the rear of the train as the spectator is advised
to see the next episode.
"A Philistine in Bohemia," Vitagraph
Combining realistic production with titles from the orig-
inal O. Henry text, Vitagraph has injected into this two
reeler, much of the spirit of the noted short story writer.
Edna Murphy in the feminine lead gives a highly satisfac-
tory performance and is quite attractive, while George De
Winter who plays the Italian spaghetti expert holds his
own. It is rather unconventional in films to have the her-
oine agree to wed the over- polite foreigner, but then all
of O. Henry's stories are unconventional, wherein lies their
charm- In this, he has gone to the heart of New York,
selected a girl residing in the East Side, and an Italian,
associated with a Bohemian restaurant as his leading char-
acters. Visualizing the tale in suitable style and adding
some excellent shots of New York's Union and Washington
Square sections, they have made a worth while offering, a
trifle obvious perhaps, but one that should play many
houses.
"Teasing the Soil," Paramount=DeHaven
"Teasing the Soil," the latest comedy in which Mr. and
Mrs. Carter De Haven appear utilizes the rather conven-
tional idea of city folks attempting to run a farm. The gags
run on the order of the impossible and show such scenes
as the city fellow placing a pail beneath a cow and request-
ing htr to give milk and attemi'ting to shoot a chicken
with a shot gun. The cow trick gets the biggest laugh.
i'lid this, together with a few others that cause ripples, get
the comedy over but it is very slack in spots. Keene
Thompson wrote the story and Charles Parrott directed.
"The Vaiiishing Dagger," Universal
From an English estate to Arizona, where the bucking
bronclus buck and cattk' rustlers rustle, Eddie Polo goes
Uirough \arious dangers, in order that he may gain posession
of a jeweled dagger referred to in the title as "The Vanishing
Dagger," btit which does not seem to do very much vanish-
ing. Eddie docs it all for the woman in the case, he does. —
gets himself tossed off a cliff, mixed up in an auto smash-
ui). dropped from a hydroitlane and dragged in the dust
a I the uncomfortable end of a lasso. Certainly, there is
variety in the production.
At first, the arch villain is an Oriental prince and after
that an international crook and his lady pal send him to
other worlds. Of course his dusky wife, who was beginning
to be peeved at the interest shown in the English girl vows
\engeance. but is side-tracked for a few reels, during which
Polo tried to apprehend the newly introduced evil-doer.
I'olo incidentiilly does not seem to pay very much attention
to the customs over in dear old England, for when his
shirt is removed, he wanders about quite comfortably with-
out ir.
It has all of the elements that go to make up a successful
serial. There is hypnotism, more of the supernatural, some
Oriental stuff and a multiplicity of complications. The star
executes several dives and performs other thrills that will
win favor and the production should hold interest right up
to the finish. Technically it is weak in several places, but
ii has the necessary thrills.
"Strange Fish," Mentor
I'eculiar fish, abounding in the Mediterranean, have been
screened for this Mentor production, the first section of
which has been colored acceptably. The water was not
always nerfectly clear. Nevertheless, the results are inter-
esting. A train's course from Christiana to Bergen, Nor-
way, is followed in the footage which concludes. This has
been photographed well, and much of it is pleasing to the
eye, but there is also some dull stuff. They will probably
get a fair-sized amount of booking on it, but the reel is not
as good as many of the others turned out by this organiza-
tion recently.
"Mary's Nightmare," Christie
Little trouble will be found outguessing the story of this.
"Mary's Nightmare" explains just what it is all about, and
thereby detracts somewhat from the suspense in the offer-
ing. Billy Rhodes is featured, and Cullen Landis occu-
pies the only other prominent role. It has a few bits
of footage that will cause titters, but as a whole, is not up
to the best Christie standard.
Two young lovers are dealt with in it. They are about
to be married (they hardly look old enough) on the fol-
lowing day. While strolling about on the beach, they see
a girl having two of her front teeth broken. Mary asks
her escort if he would continue to love her should her
front teeth be removed, and he replies in the aflarmative.
Thereafter, she dreams that two of her teeth are false, that
she loses them and faces being wed without them. The
groom discards her upon seeing her in such a state and
she is most unhappy until she wakes up.
Supreme Achievement of Motion Picture Drama
^Copyright 1920)
A ten-reel cinema epic of enthralling, world-wide interest
as announced in December, 1918
"DEMOCRACY" will find a welcome in all parts of the earth, because it is a dramatization
of the everyday struggles and aspirations of humanity for Justice, Right and Freedom.
"DEMOCRACY" will grip and thrill millions of spectators with the ideas and emotions
which in all ages and countries have made heroes of common men.
Combined Effort Of Three Great Minds
LEE FRANCIS LYBARGER
Thinker — Historian — Orator
lO.OOO.OdO people in 46 states have
heard this distinguished orator ex-
pound Democracy from the lecture
platform, during the past fifteen years.
He retired as president of the Inter-
national Lyceum and Chatauqua As-
sociation of America to produce this
epoch-making- photo-drama.
Releasing Plans to be
Announced
Photo by Paul Thompson
NINA WILCOX PUTNAM
AUTHOR— DRAMATIST
10,000,000 people have read the hu-
man interest stories of this brilliant
writer each week in the Saturday
Evening Post. She brings to this
photodrama that deep intuition and
understanding of woman and the part
she has played in the worlds struggle
for Democracy.
WILLIAM NIGH
Master Play — Builder
20,000,000 people in the United
States have marveled at Director
Nigh's screen triumph "My Four
Years in Germany." He stands sup-
reme as a master of screen craft.
Democracy Photo Play Co.
THOMAS A. EDISON STUDIO
NEW YORK CITY
"It Cost Me Two Trips to Jail and
$10,000, But It Was Worth It."—
Will Rogers, in "The Strange Boarder'
117ILL rogp:rs
"" demo nstrates
once more his right
to be called the most
human figure on the
screen. This is im-
portant for you to
know — noav. Your
prompt acceptance
of this fact means
money in your pock-
ets. You can't go
wrong on Will Rog-
ers. Start going
right by booking
'The Strange Board-
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to date.
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PRE SENTS
WILL ROGERS
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THE STRANGE BOARDER
BY V/ILL PAVNE
DIRECTED B Y CLARENCE BADGER
GOLDWYN PICTVRES CORPORATION
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VOL. XI. NO. 74
Monday, March 15, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Howells Sees Danger
beplores Switching of Exporters to
Importing — Foreign Trade in
Jeopardy
David P. Howells, foreign distri-
mtor for First National, points out
he grave future danger from what
ppears to be a concerted action by
everal film exporters to abandon
heir foreign afiiliations and turn to
ther phases of the domestic indus-
ry.
"Present conditions may reduce
ur profits as an export house," says
Howells, "and they may add greatly
D the expense of operation, but we
:el what should be a common re-
■ ponsibility among all American ex-
jorters who have solicited the con-
idence, the good will and the bus-
liess of buyers abroad, that so long
s the situation does not force us
iito bankruptcy, and so long as it
Inables us to continue without sacri-
king everything we own or have,
;hat we have a great duty and re-
ponsibility to discharge in aiding
|iur foreign customers to fight the
ijurbulence through the success.
Ij "Wherever the facts have merited,
ii/e have readjusted our contracts
ijnth buyers in Europe so that they
an continue as handlers of Amer-
:an pictures. We are trying in
very way we can to lighten the
iressure and to develop a more
riendly and confident feeling, not
3ward ourselves especially, but
oward all American exporters. If
he men who regularly send film
broad expect to get out of the ex-
ort business the moment they find
he going a little rough, and ofifer-
ng promise for the future instead
[Continued on Page 3)
Two More for C. K. Young
Equity announces the last two of
ic first scries of Clara Kimball
oung productions of the coming
ear.
They will be "For the Soul of
■afael," and Sir Arthur Wing Pin-
■■o's, "Mid-Channel."
Nat'l Pictures to Hold Meeting
National Pictures Theaters will
old a six day convention at the
-stor beginning on April 11 which
' the last day of the Select-Selznick
onvention.
All of the National franchise hold-
rs will be here. W. H. Clune. of
"■ Auditorium, Los Angeles is al-
;ady in town. Clune holds the Na-
onal franchise in Southern Calif-
rnia.
He intercepted the savage creephg toward the women's quarters and
crushed his head with a blow— D. W. Griffith's, "The Idol Dancer," a First
National Attraction. — Advt.
Lincoln Sues
Wants Accounting of Receipts From
"Virtuous Men"
Edward K. Lincoln has sued the
.Associated Pictures Corp. Herbert
Lubin and Arthur H. Sawyer for an
accounting of the receipts from the
film, "Virtuous Men." The com-
plaint alleges that the plaintiff agreed
to give his services for $4,000 and
to advance $30,000 cash to the de-
fendants for the production of photo-
play and the .Associated Pictures was
to make it and after all rights had
been sold the plaintiff and the As-
sociated were to divide the profits,
and Lubin and Sawyer guaranteed
that the contract with the corpora-
tion would be carried out.
(Continued on Page S)
Harris a Visitor
John B. Harris of Pittsburgh, one
of the old timers in the game wh-
has been in Los Angeles for some
time past is a visitor. Renewing old
acqtuaintances.
No Census
For the Film Industry, According to
Director Samuel L. Rogers
Advices received in New York
from Samuel L. Rogers, director of
the census, are to the efifect that the
census of 1920 will include no figures
with reference to the motion picture
industry.
It is understood that the chief dif-
ficulty that the director of the census
found with regard to having the cen-
sus taken was "in the way of har-
monizing the statistics for the in-
dustry with those for manufacturing
establishments."
The decision of the director of the
census will probably prove very dis-
concerting to a number of important
executives in the industry who felt
that in view of the correspondence
pa.ssing regarding this important
topic that certainly the motion pic-
ture industry would be included in
the census now being taken.
Buying Powers Out
Laemmle and Cochrane Have Deal
Now Under Way for Universal
Stock
-A deal is now under way by which
the interest held in Universal Film
by P. A. Powers, treasurer of the
corporation will be taken over by
Carl Laemmle and Robert H. Co-
chrane.
Laemmle is president of the com-
pany and Cochrane is vice-president.
It was stated on Saturday that
the kindliest feelings and the best
of relations existed between the
three executives.
Special Pictures Gets Henri
(By Wire to WW'S hAILY)
Los .Angeles — Special Pictures
Corp. has secured Robert Henri as
director of publicity. Henri was for-
merly with Sol Lesser.
The first Comedy Art production
will be shown at the California thea-
ter March 28.
The company reports in the neigh-
liorhood of 7,000 inquiries for in-
formation relative to the Comedy
.Art productions.
Ontario Censor Order Less
Stringent
(Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Toronto — The Canadian Moving
Picture Digest says editorially, in
part:
"The Order-in-Council passed by
the Ontario Government which pro-
vided for a most stringent censor-
ship of motion picture advertisings
has been considerably modified, and
a new order succeeds it. The new
ordinance dispenses with the neces-
sity of theaters submitting their
newspaper advertising for censor-
ship, and also eliminates the censor-
ship license of $10 year for each
theater.
"Within the past week, the month-
ly license applicable to the exchang-
es has been abolished, and the cen-
sorship fee has been increased to $3
a reel, with an additional sum of $1
a reel to be paid at the time is sub-
mitted for censorship."
Kremer Acquires "Skinner's Dress
Suit"
Victor Kremer Film Features,
Inc., has secured the rights to "Skin-
ner's Dress Suit" for United States
and Canada.
Why worry with details?
Let Solomon handle 'em, he's wise. — ^Advt.
i
Monday, March 15, 1920
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DAILV
Vol. XI Wo. 74 Monday. March 15. 1920 PriceSCenti
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folk*.
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treaa-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as iecond-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the poit office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Term* (Postage free) United States, Outside
•f Greater New York, $10.00 one year; 6
months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign,
$15.00.
Subscribers should remit with order
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Bird. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatiTes — Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicaga, 111.
Quotations
La»t
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .... 78 787/s 78%
*Do Pfd 88 88)4 88
**Goldwyn 23 24 23^
Loew's, Inc 30 30 30
Triangle 7-16 9-16 7-16
Unit. Pict. Prod. 1334 I33/4 1334
World Film 1
No trading Saturday. *Friday's
quotations. **Thursday's quotations.
June Caprice on Tour
June Caprice left last week for
Knoxville, to start on a tour of the
Southern Loew Theaters, appearing
in person three days in each house.
LIFE
She was beautiful, she loved
him.
She was the mother of liis
child, yet, he spurned her for
a woman of shame.
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Drama of Love anl Life
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Lincoln Sues
(Continued from Page 1)
Lincoln says that he and Edna
Weinberg were elected directors of
the corporation but the defendants
sold the rights for more than $100,000
without the consent of the direc-
tors. He says he has received the
.S4,000 for his service and the $30,-
000 he advanced but has got noth-
ing more.
Mr. Lincohi says the defendant!!
sent him a statement purporting to
show that the picture cost $103,878
and netted only $83,562 but he con-
tends that not all the sales were
reported and that charges were
made which were improper. The
receipt from the photoplay as re-
ported were:
New York State. $7,500; Mich,
111., and Ind., $20,000; West Pa. and
West, Va., $5,750; Ohio, $10,150;
N. J., $3,000; West Can,., $2000;
East Can., $2,382; D. C, Md., Va.,
N. C, $2,500; N. M., Wyo., Col.,
Utah, $1,170; la.. Neb.. Tex., Okla.,
Ark., N. D., S. D., Wis., Minn..
Oreg., Wash., Id., Mont, and Alas-
ka, $11,000; La., Miss., $1,250; New
England, $4nl0; Cal., Nev., Ariz.,
$3,500; Kan., Mo., $3,000; East Pa.,
$2,750 and Ga.. Fla., Alab., Tenn.
S. C, $2,700.
Among Exchangemen
Cincinnati, O. — Steve Hettesberg,
connected with various film ex-
changes for many years, is now a
traveling representative for the Mc-
Mahan and Jackson exchange.
Chicago, 111. — A. G. Spencer, for-
merly with Metro, is now a salesman
for Pathe, selling special features
He recently sold his interest in the
Playhouse.
Chicago, 111. — E. A. Klar is now
a member of United's sales staff
covering territory reaching from
Iowa, the central part of Illinois and
Indiana.
Chicago, 111. — James Guest, for-
merly with Triangle and S. R.
Moses, recently with Hallmark are
now with Metro's sales staff cover-
ing Chicago territory.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Louis Hirsch
will spend $5,000 to remodel his new-
ly acquired Spruce. He owns the
New Forest.
Ranier, Ore. — J. H. Boomer has
secured a half interest in the Grand
; nd Vogue at Kelso.
ATTENTION PRODUCER!!!
I am offering for sale the Motion Picture Producing Rights
of TWO of the GREATEST BROADWAY SUCCESSES
ever submitted to picture producers namely :
" ADELE"
THE TRIUMPH OF BROADWAY
—ONE YEAR'S RUN IN NEW YORK—
Played 3 Seasons on the Road by 2 Companies
and
"THE GIRL WHO SMILES"
ANOTHER BROADWAY HIT!
Address all communications to
Care of Adolf Philipp Film Corporation
PAUL PHILIPP
II East 14th Street New York City
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New Theaters
Paxton, 111.— The Alcru The? r
Co. will start construction work a,
a new house shortly.
Stoughton, Wis. — A. C. EUick n
and M. H. Teige will build.
Hastings, Neb. — Fred Jones \o
owns the Gem will build a i.v
house.
Jamaica, L. I.— W. C. Baker 1)
erect a film house.
Wheeling, W. Va.— Albert 1,
Schenck in conjunction with 2»
York interests will build here.
Compare a tin whistle to
a brass band, and you will
get some idea of the rela-
tion between ordinary
posters and RITCHEY
posters.
RITCHEY
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swells Sees Danger
(Continued from Page 1)
g profits on the instant, they are
ling the way it will be exceed-
' difficult for the exporters who
and fight through to find any-
; like a normal market. Euro-
importers are pressed almost
e breaking point now.
dd to all the worries generating
1 these facts a complete rear-
emcnt of the American export
tion, and you have the prover-
last straw, which will decide the
foreign buyers to bend every
g-y to the encouragement of
ipean made pictures as a sub-
te, at far less cost and with far
worry and strain, for the Amer-
pictures they now import."
House Changes
West Toronto, Can. — E. A. Smitht-
er has been named manager of Al-
len's Beaver.
Chicago, 111. — Louis Reichert hM
been appointed assistant to Harry
W. Willard, manager of the locJ
Realart exchange.
New Waterford, Can. — E. R. Lyna
of the Casino, Sydney, has leased a
new house being built by the local
parish.
Holds Rights to Stage Plays
.ul Philipp, business manager,
Ip Philipp Film Corp. has the
ts of "Adcle," and "The Girl
) Smiles."
Pritchard Leaves Allen's
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
3ronto — Robert Pritchard wlio
been acting as director of pub-
s' and advertising for the Allen's
resigned.
Monmouth, 111. — Glenn Brown has
leased the Elite from Frank Bar-
rows.
pacity of the Castle, on Hastings St.
will be enlarged from 500 to 1,400.
Alteration work will be complete by
March 1.
Detroit, Mich. — The Duplex is noi
owned by William F. Klatt.
New Orleans, La. — J. J. Shimkow-
itz, owner of the Trymore, Mobile
has purchased the Queen which he is
remodeling. He contemplates thr
erection of a new house on a site ad-
joining the Queen.
North Webster, Ind. — W. H
Bockman and Edwin Black have re-
opened the Recreation.
Detroit, Mich.
Monroe, Wis. — Joe Baban, owner
of the Washington is remodeling.
mmmtt
Monticello, 111. — The Princess wil'
be remodeled.
The difference between
moving pictures and
Goldwyn pictures is the
difference between
speculation and invest-
ment.
TVPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW.YORK, N. Y.
•■ Camp Street 64 West Randolph Street
Orleans, La. Chicago, 111.
(omedies Need Effective Presentation, too.
Imusic Cue Sheets are provided with all Arbuckle, Sennett
/ St. John and Carter de Haven Comedies.
WHY NOT WITH YOURS?
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WANTED: DIRECTOR and CAMERAMAN of exceptional ability and record to
sail for London in May to make four picture productions. State full particulars in
first letter. Address all communications, which will be treated confidential, to
CARLE E. CARLTON
Times Building — Bryant 434.
Crest Pictures Corporation
^1
Putting It Over
Here is
hoixj a
>r»ther
exhib-
ttor put
his sheixi
over.
Send
along your ideas.
Let th
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you
deemed
up.
Omaha — When "Pollyanna" was
being shown at the Sun, Manager
Harry Goldberg offered prizes of $5,
$3, $2 and $1 for the best essays
by school children on the subject,
"Why I Am Glad."
Pictures of Miss Pickford were of-
fered the next 25 contestants. Hun-
dreds of school children wrote es-
says. Co-operating with the Omaha
World-Hcrald, the Sun also put on
a special morning matinee for child-
ren in the charity homes of the city.
The Sun increased its admission
prices for th^ show, which was run
simultaneously at the Muse, owned
by the same people. The Sun broke
all previous records.
Zanesville, O.— An offer of $25 to
any couple who would permit them-
selves to be married on the stage of
the Liberty, advertised in a tie-up
with local tradesman, resulted in big
business for "Please Get Married. "_
The display covered two pages, in
the center being the offer of the
house, and about it offers of various
merchants to furnish the presents.
A butcher offered $5 worth of meat,
a jeweler, a wedding ring, etc. The
linking up of the ads, resulted in
publicity for the theater and business
men who co-operated.
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Boston, Mass. — • Gordon id
Schoolman will spend $l,000,00r
the erection of a house at Wa^^
ton and Province St.
Herbert Rawlinson's second -
ring vehicle under the J. St
Blackton banner will be "The
Spinners."
' Petticoats and Pants" is the title of Christie's latest special comedy,
featuring Bobby^ Vernon. — Advt.
Rcalart production, "The Fear Mar-
ket" over with a bang. In addition
there was considerable billboard ad-
vertising.
Indianapolis, Ind. — When the bus-
iness center was crowded recently
with people out to lunch, Bingham
and Cohen, of the Colonial had toy
balloons in large numbers released
sk^'ward, with tickets of admission
tied to each one. Quite inexpensive
for it cost nothing but the price of a
few balloons, the passes and some
previous advertising, the stunt
served to put Alice Brady in her first
WANTED
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and Two Reel Comedies
Steady Position
Address Full Particulars
c/o Box-B-66 WID'S.
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Watertown, S. D. — E. A. Doyle
will build a 1,400 seat house.
Hanks, N. D.— H. P. Brackleberg
has opened a new theater.
Pensacola, Fla.- — D. L. Hapgood
has sold the Liberty and Pastime.
WANTED
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for 5 Reel Comedy Drama
and Two Reel Comedies
Steady Position
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"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
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Belleview, Ky. — Peter Smith, of
Dayton, O., has acquired a site for
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AUTHORIT
OL. XL NO. 75
Tuesday, March 16, 1920
Price 5 Cents
R. G. Convention
ield Force and Home Officials
Open Session at Astor Today
Tin- t'irst semi-annual convention
' tlu' Rol)ertson-Cole field force and
ipervisors will open today at the
stop. The confab will last four
aj'N during which time the home
fici- executives will address the
laniycrs on the company's policy.
first session opens at 9 a. m.
. I lie home offices. A. S. Kirkpat-
ck of the distributing company will
ilk as will R. S. Cole.
Luncheon will be held at the Astor
■hilc "Clarence" will be taken in at
iglit.
In addition to the recently an-
;uiced Capellani productions and
ose of Dustin Farnum, it is un-
!rstood that Robertson-Cole have
ped up some additional important
•educing units which may be an-
junced during the convention ses-
Dns.
Universal Plans Confab
Harry Herman of Universal will
lid a convention of the eastern dis-
ct managers of Universal includ-
g a number of middle western and
Stern cities. It will be at the As-
t commencing March 22.
ater meetings will be held in
licago and Los Angeles for those
tricts.
Another Convention
Republic Distributing will hold a
ivention of its sale force day and
e with the Select-Selznick con-
Itioti beginning .\pril 5 at the
or.
! Waiting Room Up to Date
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
hicago. 111. — Schoenstadt & Sons
he announced plans for a combina-
tii hotel and theater building to be
ei:ted on Hyde Park Blvd. and
Bckstone Ave. the most exclusive
'■tilential district on the south side.
are planning the most beautiful,
ughly equipped and luxurious
titter of the country. One novelty
be a waiting room so the people
not have to stand in line in the
'o|iy, and performers will be en-
CT'd to entertain the patrons while
til
ul
are waiting to get into the reg-
.show. Ground will be broken
''■plediately. This will make the
ciith jiouse owned by Schoenstadt
&j5ns in Chicago. It is hoped the
billing will be completed by next
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He turned the melody into a jangling discord when she smiled bewitch-
ingly at his rival — From D. W. Grif fith's, "The Idol Dancer," a First
National Attraction. — Advt.
Mayflower and Realart
All of the Mayflower productions
scheduled for release through Real-
art except the Charles Miller and
Walsh productions will be released
elsewhere. This was admitted yes-
terday by a Mayflower official.
This means that the Allan Dwan
and Emil Chautard, as well as the
series of Robert Chambers works
will be released elsewhere. Deals
I'.ave not yet been closed but it would
not prove unlikely that the Associ-
ated Exhibitors released the greater
portion of the Mayflower product.
New Producing Unit
Broadwell Pictures, Inc., a Mas-
sachusetts corporation will manu-
facture short subjects and features.
Capitalization, $300,000.
The officers of the company are
R. B. Broadwell, president, R. T.
Ciiarlton, treasurer and A. H. Hol-
land, secretary. Others interested
are H L. Stevens, W. H. Thompson
and Judge Frank Leveroni.
Arbuckle in F. P. Pictures
Famous Players yesterday an-
nounced the signing of "Fatty" Ros-
coe .Arbuckle for three years to do
five reel features.
VVID'S DAILY in its issue of
January 30 stated that Arbuckle
would probably make five reelers
onlv in the feature.
Blumenthal Returns
Ben Blumenthal, president of Ex-
port and Import returned from
abroad on the "La France" on Sun-
day.
Two More for Republic
Republic Distributing has acquired
"Children Not Wanted" an Edith
Day-Crest Prod, and "Common
Sense" with Vola Vale and Ralph
Lewis, directed by Louis Chaudet.
National Association to Move
The National .\ssociation has not
selected a suite in the building at
41st St. and 6th Ave. but one in the
New York theater building. Will
move on March 31.
"Nothing Doing"
Ince and Read Leave for Coast
Without Making Announcement
"Xothing doing."
Thomas H. Ince and J. Parker
Read, Jr. left for California yester-
day without issuing any announce-
ment regarding the distribution of
the Associated Producers product.
While negotiations have been un-
der way since Incc's and Read's stay
in New York, it can be authorita-
tively stated tiiat nothing will be an-
nounced until the return of the two
producers to the coast.
At the time the distribution an-
nouncement is made the general
manager of the organization may
also be named .
Sig Schlager Mr. Read[s perosnal
press representative remains in New
York.
Eileen Percy With Fox
Los Angeles — Eileen Percy, it is
reported, has signed wath Fox to
do a series of six pictures.
The local Fox offices "had nothing
to sav" about the matter.
Big Business for "River's End"
■The River's End" Marshal Neil-
an's first production for First Na-
tional is expected to go over its or-
iginal quota of $500,000. Present in-
dications have it that the picture will
gross $700,000. It did over $100,000
the first week of its release.
Saxe and Swanson With National
Latest franchise holders of Na-
tional Picture Theaters are Tom
Saxe of Milwaukee and William
Swanson of the Swanson Theater^'
Salt Lake City.
Eschmann, Pathe Feature Manager
E. .\. Eschmann, formerly Pathe
manager at Chicago has been made
feature sales manager of the organ-
ization. He is succeeded in Chicago
by W. A. Aschmann, formerly in
MiKvaukee.
Kansas Exhibitors to Convene
Wichita, Kansas — The Kansas Ex-
hibitors' Convention will take place
late in March, probably about the
29th.
Bernstein Here
Isadore Bernstein, producing di-
rector for National, is in town with
a print of "The Kentucky Colonel."
Thi.« is lulian M. Solomon's advt.
Let .'Jolotiion do it for you, he's wise.— .\dvt.
Tuesday, March 16, 1920
DAILY
Vol. XI No. 75 Toesday, March 16, 1920 Price S Cents
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folkt,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treai-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post oiTice at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage free) United States, Outside
•f Greater New York, $10.00 one year; 6
months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign,
$15.00.
Subscribers should remit with order
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood BWd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatires — Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicag*, 111.
Quotations
Bid. Asked.
Famous Players .. 79 80;4
Do, pfd 88 89J^
Goldwyn 23>^ 231/2
Loew's, Inc 29^ 31
Triangle i^ ^
United Pict. Prod. 13% 14
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Typhoon Representative
Raleigh, N. C. — O. R. Brown, pic-
ture supply man and partner in the
A. & B. M. P. Supply Co. has been
appointed representative of the Ty-
phoon Co. for North Carolina, South
Carolina and Virginia
Is your husband in love with
your best friend?
Mollie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Theme of Today
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
On Broadway
Capitol — "My Lady's Garter."
Capitol News.
Sunshine Comedy, "A High Di-
ver's Last Kiss."
Stage Women's Series, "The Ma-
donna of the Slums."
Rivoli — Charles Ray, "Alarm Clock
Andy."
Rivoli Pictorial.
Harold Lloyd Comedy, "Haunted
Spooks."
Rialto — "Huckleberry Finn."
Rialto Magazine.
Chester Comedy, ''Four Times
Foiled."
Strand — Eminent Authors, "Dan-
gerous Days."
Strand Topical Digest."
Harold Lloyd Comedy, "Haunted
Spooks."
New York — ^Tom Moore, "Duds."
Wednesday: Tom Mix, "The Dare-
devil."
Thursday: Frank Mayo, "Burnt
Wings."
Friday: Peggy Hyland, "The
Black Shadow."
Dolores Gassinclli, "Tarnished
Reputations."
Saturday: MacLean and May,
"What's Your Husband Doing?"
Sunday: Mae Murray, "On With
the Dance."
Moss' Broadway — Blanche Sweet,
"The Deadlier Sex."
Powder Puff Frolic.
Brooklyn Strand. — Constance Tal-
madge, "In Search of a Sinner."
Next Week
Capitol — Ethel Clayton, "The
Young Mrs. Winthrop."
Rivoli. — Wallace Reid, "Excuse
My Dust."
Rialto— Dorothy Gish, "Mary El-
len Comes to Town."
Strand— D. W. Griffith's "The Idol
Dancer."
Brooklyn Strand — Eminent Auth-
ors' "Dangerous Days."
New Sales on Jester Comedies
Territorial Sales Corp. has sold the
Jester Comedies to Mid West Dist. Co
Milwaukee for Wisconsin.
Pearce Film Co. of New Orleans for
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas;
Magnet Feature Film Exchange, 418 Har-
rison St., Davenport, la. for Nebraska
and Iowa.
Lynch Enterprises Buy More Ty-
phoon Equipments
Atlanta — The S. A. Lynch Enter-
prises, operating one of the largest
chains in the South, have placed with
the Typhoon Fan Co. during the last
few days, another large order for
Typhoons.
The Lynch orders just received
cover Typhoon equipment for the
Palace, Fort Worth; The New
Theater, Little Rock; Ranger, Ran-
ger, Texas and Queen, Dallas.
Form New Company
Bicknell, Ind. — The Grand Thea-
ter Co. has been organized with a
capital of $15,000. H. R. Willough-
by, Charles Huleln, Jr., and Henrj'
H. Osterhage are the directors.
Erie Strand Changes Hands
Eric, Pa. — Rowland and Clark
Theaters have purchased the Strand
for $250,000. It seats 2,000.
a
EMPTY
ARMS
Masi Directing Kaufman Pictur*
Philip W. Masi has been added
the staff of directors working on
Herbert Kaufman productions,
ing made at the Fort Lee studios
Eichenlaub Joins First Nationa;
Chicago — E. J. Eichenlaub, f|
merly with Famous Players-Las
in this territory has joined the Fi;
National exchange as sales managj
succeeding Harry Weiss, resigned
R. C. Seery continues as genei
manager.
Albany — Educare Amusem
Corp. of New Jersey has been chs
ered to engage in business in t
state.
The government will
benefit greatly from the
fact that RITCHEY pos-
ters were so generally used
in the theaters last year.
Their use made a most ap-
preciable increase in the
exhibitor's income tax re-
turns.
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DAIUY
Tuesday, March 16, 1920
Censorship
: on Sunday Blue Laws Today
(.Special to WW'S DAILY)
sniarck, N. D. — The vote on the
; wide referendum on Sunday
ter closing will be taken today
le state house. The North Da-
exhibitors association headed
>am P. Cornish, 300 strong, feel
they will win. The Independent
lOn numbering about 30,000 is
lorting the theater men.
ect Censor Bill to Be Reported
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
3Ston — An informal vote taken
Dmmittee members of the Legis-
■e indicates that a censorship bill
ome sort will be reported today,
believed that the sub-committee
recommend the exercise of cen-
hip by the state department of
r and industry.
Dinner By Howells
ivid P. Howells tendered a din-
to Chester E. Sawyer and Hor-
T. Clarke last night at the Astor
re their departure for South
;rica and the Orient respectively.
Hodkinson Rusticating
W. W. Hodkinson has left for a
two week's fishing trip and general
vacation in Florida.
Spear With Betzwocd
"Ken" Spear, formerly production
manager for Master Films, Inc. has
been engaged by Betzwood Film of
Philadelphia to produce the Tooner-
ville Trolley Comedies based on the
cartoons of Fontaine Fox.
He will co-direct with Robert Ed-
dy, formerly with Mack Sennett.
Production will start about April
15th.
New Coast Combination
Los Angeles — Sam Rork of the
Katherinc MacDonald Company,
Eugene Roth, prominent theater
owner and E. J. Carroll, of Australia
have formed a new producing unit.
Carroll's connections insure dis-
tril)ution of the product in Australia
and in Britain.
One of his pictures made in Aus-
tralia, "The Sentimental Bloke" will
be released in this country by Sol
Lesser.
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
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THE
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working space in one of the largest and most completely equipped studios in
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For detailed information and terms, telephone
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1920
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Skinner in "Kismet"
To Be Released By Robertson-Cole
Take Over Production — Work
Starts
Robertson-Cole have arranged
with the receivers of the Waldorf
Photoplays, Ltd., and will produce
"Kismet" with Otis Skinner in the
title role.
Almost immediately they will send
several representatives to California
to arrange for the production. In
the neighborhood of $400,000 will be
spent on the production which will
be ready for release sometime in
September. The name of the direct-
or who will handle this production
has not been announced but it is
understood efforts are being made to
secure a director of unusual import-
ance.
A number of important picture
folk are on record as considering
"Kismet" as one of the best bets of
the popular plays not yet produced.
Enid, Okla. — The Royal is now
the property of Mr. Abernathy.
ATTENTION PRODUCER!!!
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of TWO of the GREATEST BROADWAY SUCCESSES
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immediate occupancy. For information, call Bryant 3427
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DAIUV
Mrs. Emile Chautard's Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Chau-
tard, wife of Emile Chautard, well
konwn director now with Mayflow-
er, and mother of George Archain-
baud, took place yesterady from the
Campbell Funeral Parlors at 11
o'clock. Mrs. Chautard died very
suddenly on Saturday after a brief
illness.
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DL. XI. NO. 76
Wednesday, March 17, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Plan a Big Special
)urt Action Reveals Desire to
[ake $150,000 "Wallingford" FHin
Injunction proceedings brought in
e Supreme Court against Vita-
apii and Pathe Freres by the Star
). reveal a desire on the part of
e latter to spend $150,000 on an
iborate version of "Get Rich Quick
allingford."
Tlie Star Co. is the holding com-
ny of the William R. Hearst pub-
ations and since International
Im is the Hearst film unit it is
sunied that the latter was to make
e production.
The proceedings are brought to
strain Vitagraph and Pathe from
ing the name "Wallingford" in a
dure which it is claimed is about
be started and also to restrain ad-
rtising or ofifering for sale films
der the names 'Get Rich Quick
allingford" or "The New Adven-
res of J. Rufus Wallingford" and
hers.
The complaint states that the
aintiff intended producing tl^e
Dries in 1915 but that Cohan and
irris had objected. The film
(Continued on Page 3)
Irwin After Buffalo Theater
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Buffalo, N. Y.— Walter W. Irwin
■merly of \^itagraph and Famous
jjiycrs was here ostensibly dicker-
; for a theater.
l>Jo information could be secured
to whom Irwin represents.
iltatement to Be Issued in L. A.
i (By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
j~hicago — Thomas H. Ince and J.
Brker Read, Jr. issued a statement
h| e yesterday relative to the discus-
sins they entered upon in New
\rk regarding the distribution of
t) Associated Producers product.
I'lr, Read stated that while nothing
te had been done, a statement
1 be issued when they reached
Angeles and conferred with
associates.
"U" Injunction Denied
.l^tice Newburger who heard the
Cjiplaint for injunction of Univer-
se against Ramms, Inc., handed
d, 'n a decision yesterday in which
hj decided that the plaintifT is not
°' tied to an injunction because it
an adequate remedy at law.
he plaintiff alleging to be the
ler of the property which the
'ndant claims, should complain
1 a suit at law instead of an in-
■tion which is an equity action,
"i judge ruled.
H-'s back cut to ribbons by the whip, the s?vpp° sought refuge at the
mission— D. W. Griffith's, "The Idol Dancer," a First National Attraction.
— Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
CAPITOL
The Capitol is putting on a "Gaelic Feis" or Irish Music Festival
as a special feature for" St. Patrick's Day week. This has appealed
wonderfully well and from the looks of Sunday's and Monday's houses
the Capitol may well break its record. The Feis is not the usual stage
Irish stuff as the staging of various details of the ensemble was in
charge of Eileen Curran, a member of New York Gaelic societies, who
also appeared in a small number. The act scored very well and registered
in particular with the Irish in the ludience who were attracted in great
numbers by a special advertising campaign. The services of Lily Meag-
her, soprano, and Gaelic dancers and pipers are enlisted. "Macushla"
is rendered by a fine tenor and other Gaelic songs are sung in chorus.
In addition to Capitol is featuring Albertina Rasch, a Russian ballet
dancer and her company. "My Lady's Garter," Tourneur Paramount-
Artcraft is the feature and holds \he audience even though it tails the
bill. A Sunshine comedy "A High Diver's Last Kiss," news reels and
a Robertson-Cole scenic, presented in story form, round out the long bill.
{Continued on Page S)
Sign L. Barrymore
Will Make Four Pictures for First
Nat'l — Bennett the Producer
Lionel Barrymore will be starred
in a series of four productions to be
released through Associated First
National Pictures, Inc., and to be
made by W'hitman Bennett, recent-
ly resigned as production manager
for Famous Players-Lasky.
The contract with Bennett and
Barrymore is the first to be signed
by Associated First National Pic-
tures, Inc., as an organization.
The event marks the beginning of
activities by First National members
to increase the number of produc-
tions. Negotiations were conducted
by Larry Giffen, of the Alice Kauser
organization, w^ho represented the
producer and star.
Barrymore will begin production
work soon after May 1. The first
picture is scheduled for release early
ne.xt fall.
Tri-Star Gets Ethel
Joseph B. Totten and Joseph W.
Smiley, have formed the Tri-Star
Pictures Corp., capitalized at $1,000,-
000, to produce a number of special
productions.
The first star is Ethel Barrymore,
at present in "Declasse."
The first production will be "The
Superwoman," by R. L. Stephenson.
Baker Arrives
Tarkington Baker, former general
manager of Universal arrived in New
York from the coast yesterday.
Laemmle Leaves
Carl Laemmle, accompanied by his
secretary, Irving Thalberg left for
California yesterday. Regular spring
trip.
"Big 4" Lease Philadelphia Theater
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — Blocked by the
operations of the Stanley Company,
the L'uited .A.rtists have leased the
Metropolitan Opera House, and the
company's product will be shown in
that theater for six weeks beginning
May 8. "Pollyanna" is the first.
i
The local United Artists ofl^ces
stated that the companj^ was not
interested in the leasing of the thea-
ter but had made an arrangement
with two men who had leased the
theater.
This is the arrangement perfected
with the owner of the Auditorium in
Minneapolis.
I atlvise— AnVEKTISK::
But let SOLOMON do it. he's wise.— Adv)
Wednesday, March 17, 1920
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PAIUV
Vol. XI No. 76 Wednesday, March 17, 1920 PriceSCenU
Copyright 1920, Wid'.>i Film and Film Folki,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
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Business Manager.
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wood Bird. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatiyes — Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
Chicag», III.
Quotations
La»t
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .. IT'A 78^ T^Vk
Do, pfd 89% 89^ 891^
*Goldwyn ZSVa 23;^ 23^
Loew's, Inc 30^ 32 30%
Triangle 7-16 ^ 7-16
United Pict. Prod. 14 \^yt, UYs
World Film 1
*No trading yesterday Monday's quo-
tations.
Fire Destroys House
Barre, Vt. — The Park was de-
stroyed and adjoining property dam-
aged to a great e.xtent by a fire re-
cently. The house had been oper-
ated in conjunction with the Black
•chain.
LAUGHTER
If Life is Love, Life is a
Funny Proposition
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Play of Life's Proposition
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
1
At Broadway Theaters
{Continued f>-om Page 1)
RIVOLI
The bill here is light with Charles
Ray and Harold Lloyd sharing the coni-
edy honors. Hugo Riesenfeld has also
incorporated a timely touch in Victor
Herbert's "Irish Rhapsody", which in-
cludes a medley of popular airs. There
follows the Rivoli Pictorial and previous
to the feature "Alarm Clock Andy," Km-
/inuel List, basso profundo, "renders
"When the Bell in the Lighthouse Rings,"
((uite appropriate in this position. A
typical Ray story with the typical Ray
mannerisms are offered and everything
in the picture registers well. Harold
Lloyd's "Haunted Spooks" proves one of
the cleverest two reel comedies ever made.
In conclusion Mendelsohn's "Sixth Son-
,ata" is rendered on the organ.
BROADWAY
At the Broadway "The Powder-PufC
Follies" enters its hix week. About
one out of every five patrons ask the
ushers when it goes on. thus proving that
it is a very big attraction for this house.
Tiie feature this week is "The Deadlier
Sex" with Blanche Sweet. The orchestra
renders Suppe's "Pique Dame" as an over-
ture and this is followed by the review,
comedy "Cut the Cards." The revue
concludes the bill and is timed to catch
the biggest crowds of afternon and even-
ing
STRAND
Perhaps the brightest spot on the
Strand program this week, and the num-
ber that received the heartiest approval
was the Harold Lloyd Co)nedy, "Haunted
Spooks" which literally brought down the
liouse at its first showing. Following the
overture and theTopical Review, the Rus-
sian Quartette sang "Zazulia." a Cossack
I'rison Song, and "Volga Boatmen's
Song.
The Strand orchestra supplied a vivid
and realistic descriptive bit in connec-
tion with a highly dramatic moment in
the feature, "Dangerous Days," describ-
ing the explosion and burning of an am-
munition plant. After the feature and
.iust preceding the Lloyd comedy. Eldora
Standford sang "Love, Love, Love" from
the current Broadway stage play, "Look
Who's Here." For an encore she sang
•Relieve Me If All Those Endearing
Young Charms" to the accompaniment
of the organ, harp and violins.
jai.\i.TO
Quite an enjovable entertainment un-
der the direction of Hugo Riesenfeld, is
presented at the Rialto. The Rivoli-
Rialto chorus is used in connection with
the overture. "Hymn to the Sun" from
the prologue to "Iris."
After the Rialto Magazine the chorus
sang "Old Black Joe" off-stage. This
number was very well received. The
feature was "Huckleberry Finn" which
played at the Rivoli two or three weeks
ago' but went over well in spite of the
fact that it had already run on Broad-
Avay. A C. L. Chester Comedy, "Four
Times Foiled" and "Rhapsody of Breton
Melodies" were also on the program.
Putting It Over
Here it
haiu a br»ther
exhib-
itor put
his shoixi
9ver.
Semd
along yeur ideas.
Let the
ether
fellonv k
rtotv htiti
you cleaned \
up.
Reading, Pa. — Realizing that the
appeal to children in a neighborhood
theater was of great value, Carr and
Schad upon opening the Strand, with
Charles Chaplin in "A Day's Pleas-
ure" as the initial attraction, adver-
tised the fact that two women would
be employed regularly to give the
youngsters necessary care.
Jackson, Mich. — Prizes consisting
of cash awards, six month passes,
three-months passes and single per-
formance admission tickets were of-
fered for the best essays in one hun-
dred words or less, comparing var-
ious Goldwyn productions. The
News was the agency for the con-
test which received publicity in the
news and ad columns, and was held
when five Goldwyn productions
played at the Majestic in 13 days.
San Francisco, Cal. — The spectacle
of an old water wagon, loaned from
the Municipal Board of Water
Works, driven by a man attired in
a cow-boy costume, and bearing pla-
cards reading "Water, Water, Every-
where," but if you want to learn
where to get a real drink, see Will
RQ,Q:ers — Rialto — Market near Sev-
enth" proved a sure fire exploitation
stunt. It was an inexpensive part of
the campaign, the team and driver
being hired for several days at a
moderate price. The success of the
production was more than moderate,
due mainly to the wagon.
Co-operative House
Chicago, 111. — A charter has been
issued to the Palais Royal Theater
Company, of which Joseph Shafifer
is president, and the corporation cap-
italized at $200,000. The company is
to build a co-operative theater at
Kedzie and Lawrence Avenues, the
picture patrons of the neighbor-
hood all buying one or more shares
of the stock of the corporation. The
Palais Royal Theatre will seat 3,000.
VALUES
Yesterday and
To-Day
Real Estate, Motor Cars, Jewelry, in fact every thmg has m-
creased tremendously in value during the past two years. A
thousand dollar policy of a short while ago only covers half
the intrinsic value of what you have insured now. Give a
thought to insurance. To-morrow may be too late.
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Jack Cooper is to
featured in the five reel comedies Wf
he produced by Fox. IC
Joseph Henaberry is directi
Robert Warwick in "The Man Frc
Blankley's."
H. Tipton Steck has been engag
by Louis Gasnier to write for L(
Cody and is now at work on his nq
starring vehicle.
Holiart Bosworth, starring in
Parker, Read, Jr., productions is
location at Truckee, Cal., for ext(
iors.
Winter Hall is cast in one of t
four big roles in the forthcomiii
production by Famous Players-Lj
ky of "The Translation of a Savag<
from the novel by Sir Gilbert Pc
ker.
C. E. Shurtlefif, president of C.
Shurtlefif, Inc., announces that "T
Mutiny of the Elsinore" will be t
second Jack London story to be pr
duced.
Norman Selby, known in his ri:
days as "Kid McCoy," has been c;
m an important part in Robert Wc
wick's current production for F
mous Players.
Charles Everand Whittaker, wl
has just finished the continuity f
"La Homme Riche," Nazimov:
next picture, in collaboration wi'
Charles Bryant, has been retained 1
Madame Nazimova to write the see
ario of "La Maison de Danses."
The production of another Za
Pitts' picture for Brentwood h
been commenced under Kolker's (
rection. The story is an original 1
Sarah Mason tentatively titled "T
Heart of Twenty" and the suppoi
ing cast so far announced includ
Jack Pratt, Percy Challenger, Aile
Manning, Pearl Lindner, Tom Gi
lery and Hugh Saxon.
GAUSMA
The government will
benefit greatly from the
fact that RITCHEY pos-
ters were so generally used
in the theaters last year.
Their use made a most ap-
preciable increase in the
exhibitor's income tax re-
turns.
RITCHEY
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lMI, FL,A. — Ball i>layer$ warming:
■scenes of Cincinnati lieds. train-
n tile Soutli to retain tlieir title of
I clianipions.
I down in Texas, New Yorlt Giants
imberins- ui>, witli tlieir eye on a
n pennant.
cago's Cubs seek Sunny California
eir training camp
OAK FAI>I>S. WASH.— First elec-
oconiotive on Pacific Coast — opera-
of riiilroad by electric power is
urated. as "Olympian" starts on
continental trip.
THE LIMELIGHT.— Suffrage saved
est Virginial Senator Bloch^ who
From California to cast deciding vote
ate legislature, ratifying suffrage
Jmeiit.
racles" turned out daily! Hundreds
licted flock to "Brother Isaiah" in
Orleans, who claims to heal merel.v
uch.
cessors to Siamese Twins come to
ington to continue their education —
•6 Filipino, and find life a merry
nership."
BIS, FRANCE —Install new French
lent — entire city honors Paul Des-
1, as he formally takes over powers
1 new office from ex-President Poin-
VNTANAMO, CUBA.— "Inspectors"
servation balloon perform acrobatic
to reach the "Basket."
LM BEACH, FLA.— Gala Day in
•r Palm Beach. Picturesque parade
rt of Indian Fete held annually in
ar winter resort.
ILIN, GERM.4NY. — World is
sd by new revolution in Germany —
onary forces seize control of gov-
tnt in Berlin in attempt to over-
the Ebert regime,
iident Ebert, who fled to Stuttgart
he establishes his government in
ition to the reactionaries,
tav Noske, Minister of War, who
orced to leave Berlin with Ebert.
Noske Guards, who were taken un-
by the sudden coup,
the Brandenberg Gate, which has
the center of all political disturb-
in Berlin since the war.
V YORK CITY— Millions pay in-
tax. Tile last day of i>aymnt of
lie taxes finds internal revenue offices
1 ed to capacity.
Sidney Cohan Here
y L. Cohan of Los Angeles
Mtor.
Plan a Big Special
{Continued from Page 1)
rights, were then purchased for $15,-
000 it is alleged.
Maurice Silverstone of the Hearst
organization in an affidavit states
that Famous Players-Lasky offered
$25,000 to $30,000 for the film rights
in 1919 but that the offer was refused
l)ecause of the intention of the plain-
tiff to make its own screen version.
Vitagraph's Statement
William M. Seabury, counsel for
Vitagraph Co. said last night: —
"Last August the Vitagraph Co. an-
nounced that it had in preparation
a series of pictures to be entitled
'Vitagraph's New Adventures of J.
Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw,'
based on heretofore unpublished
stories written by George Randolph
Chester and not adapted either from
the novel or from the play entitled,
'Get Rich Quick Wallingford.'
"Later it announced the produc-
tion of a story 'The Son of Walling-
ford,' by the same author.
"The Star Co. claimed to own the
picture rights to George M. Cohan's
play entitled 'Get Rich Quick Wal-
lingford' and also the motion picture
produced by Wharton Bros, or
Wharton, ^ Inc. (ind distributed
through Pathe exchanges in 1915 en-
titled 'The New Adventures of J.
Rufus Wallingford' and claimed that
Vitagraph could not produce the
proposed series of pictures without
THE lAV OF NATl]RE'rjute->
^ri Allies
EAA.DAHME
•220 Vest 4-indL St.
Rxm^Oll-BrydJit bl9^.
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
1^
competing unfairly with the Star Co.
"The Vitagraph disputed the Star
Co.'s ownership of the picture rights
in the play or the novel entitled, 'Get
Rich Quick Wallingford' and
claimed the right under a contract
that Mr. Cohan could produce and
name the pictures as indicated.
''After considerable correspondr^
ence between the two companies,
the Star Co. brought suit for an in-
junction.
"The Star Co.'s claim is virtually
the same as the effort that was made
to restrain 'Bud' Fisher from con-
tinuing to create new cartoons fea-
turing Mutt and Jeff.
"Mr. Chester owns the rights to
continue to create new stories around
the fictional characters of Walling-
ford and Daw just as 'Bud' Fisher
owned the right to continue the
exploits of Mutt and Jeff."
Coudert Bros., attorneys for
Pathe had no comment to make on
the matter.
Wednesday, March 17, 1920
Park Hill, Ont.— Miss C. G. Gould
will open in the near future.
MacManus Again 111
Edward MacManus of the Mac-
Manus Corp. is again ill.
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DAIUY
SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Bay State Bill in Abeyance
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Boston.- — The Boston Mercantile
Affairs Committee considering
state censorship of films met yester-
day to consider the report of its
sub-committee of five appointed to
draft a state censorship bill.
The sub-committee reported that
no decision had been arrived at. The
committee adjourned with no ac-
tion taken on the censorship matter.
Portland Censor's Ideas
Portland, Oregon — The Portland
Censor Board is getting obstreper-
ous again. It is now demanding
that reviews be made at the civic
auditorium at an expense to the ex-
lijj^itor of 50 cents per reel and that
all who are interested be permitted
to view the pictures. Exhibitors are
putting up a fight in which film men
are aiding, one of the strongest lob-
byists on the exhibitor side being
Melvin G. Winstock, formerly pres-
ident of the People's Amusement Co.
of Portland, now special film sales-
man of Seattle. Exhibitors are ask-
ing that the films be reviewed in
their own houses, so that they may
get the benefit of the advertising
that will come from free admissions.
Hayakawa Signed for 4 Years
R. S. Cole of Robertson Cole in
his address of welcome to the field
force of his company assembled at
the .A.stor yesterday in convention
stated, among other things that Ses-
sue Hayakawa had been signed for
four more years with Robertson
Cole and that Georges Carpentier is
now en route to this country to
start his film work.
There are 33 members of the field
force in town. To-day they will in-
spect the plant of the Ritchey Lith.
Corp. and then go auto riding from
the Battery up along the Drive.
Then luncheon and addresses at the
Astor by J. Allen Boone, coast rep-
resentative and others. The even-
ing will be a free lance af?air, the
men seeking their own pleasure.
Sunday Shows Legal in Oklahoma
Okalhoma City, Okla. — Attorney
General S. P. Freeling has decided
that there is nothing in the law that
prohibits Sunday pictures, unless it
is because of the labor connected
with it.
Chamber of Commerce Investigates
Portland, Ore. — Due to a state-
ment made by C. M. Hill, manager
of the local Famous Players ex-
change, the Chamber of Commerce
is investigating the actions of the
censor board. Hill was arrested for
alleged failure to comply with the
requests of the secretary of the
board and was acquitted by a jury.
Needlessly strict censorship, accord-
ing to him had closed at least seven
exchanges which later opened in
Seattle where there is no local cen-
sorship.
Canadian Exhibitors in Combine
Quebec, Can. — Exhibitors of this
province will open their own ex-
changes under the name of the Amal-
gamated Exhibitors Circuit, Ltd.,
which has licen incorporated. Stock
is being offered at par value of $100
per share, preferred stock bearing 7
per cent, interest. It is planned to
extend the exchange system through
the Dominion.
Exhibitors Meet
There was a regular meeting of
the Theater Owners' Chamber of
Commerce at the Astor yesterday.
Billy Brandt did not preside, be-
cause of a slight illness.
Brown With Howells
Colvin W. Brown has resigned as
assistant treasurer of Clark-Cornel-
ius Corp. to become associated with
David P. Howells, Inc., well known
exporter.
Wharton Goes to Coast
Theodore Wharton goes to Cal-
ifornia to-day. His future plans
have not been announced.
Warfield in Films?
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that David Warfield may enter pic-
tures. Has been seen considerably
around Metro and Lasky lots.
J. Clarkson Miller wrote the scen-
ario for "Chains of Evidence" a Hall-
mark release and not John J. Glavey.
TYPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
1044 Camp Street 64 West Randol{^ Street
New Orleans, La. Chicago, 111.
Musgrove Leaves Australasian
Harry Musgrove, general manager
of Australasian Films, Ltd., has re-
signed.
W. A. Gibson has succeeded him
with the company.
Randall Goes to Coast
Mon Randall and Mrs. Mon have
left for California where Randall will
continue art work for Equity.
Walter With Metro
Eugene Walter will do scenarios
for Metro. Recent additions are
Winchell Smith and Bayard Veiller.
Adler in Buffalo
(Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Buffalo, N. Y.— Bert Adler, in
charge of exploitation of Realart spe-
cials is here visiting exhibitors and
conferring with branch manager
Henry E. Wilkinson.
New Vitagraph Exchang-^
Portland, Oregon — The Vit
is opening an exchange in Poi
to take care of Oregon busines
stead of supplying film from S
as formerly.
Kelsall's New Job
Seattle, Wash.— Ray R. K'
manager of the newly orga
Theater Equipment Co., has bee
pointed exclusive representati-'
the Powers Cameragraph Co
Washington and Alaska.
At the same time A. K. Ap;
of the General Repair and S
Co. of Portland was appointe
presentative for Oregon.
Cohen and Singer With Reelcraft
R. C. Cropper, president of the
Reelcraft Pictures Corp., announces
Milton I. Cohen as General Sales
Manager, and Julius Singer as man-
ager of the New York Exchange for
Reelcraft. Nat Spitzer is studio
manager on the Coast.
Cohen was the president of Bulls-
Eye before it was taken over by
Reelcraft.
Ince and Famous Players in Suit
Eminent Authors Pictures Corp.
filed suit yesterday against Famous
Players and Thomas H. Ince to re-
strain further use of the title "Dan-
gerous Hours," an Ince production
distributed by Famous Players.
The plaintiff alleges similarity in
the title because of its production
"Dangerous Days" which it is al-
leged, was purchased from Mary
Roberts Rinehart on Aug. 29, 1919.
Theodore C. Deitricn, produc
films, starring Doris Kenyon, h
rehearsal, a farce-comedy, "Oh,
rj'I" l)y Bid Dudley.
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mediate Possession. Hallma
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Phone Bryant 7498.
STUDIO FOR RENT
One entire, and part of another stud
Fully equipped. Direct current
H. Fischer Studios (Formerly Tlu,
hauser Studios.
New Rochelle, N. Y.
Phone New Rochelle 2277.
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^OL. XI. NO. 77
Thursday, March 18, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Percentage on Gross
Vith No Deductions, Reported Plan
for Famous Next Year
. According to reports from exhihi-
prs in the Northwest and South-
i'est, important officials of Famous
'layers sales dept. are making in-
estigations relative to the sale of
anious Players and Paramount feat-
res for the coming season begin-
ing Sept. 1.
As a result of this investigation
'ork two of the largest exhibitors of
le Northwest are now in New York
)Oking over the field to ascertain
■hether the proposed policy of Fa-
ous Players will be carried out by
ther large, important releasing or-
inizations.
1 Famous Players' investigation is
Ijiing made for the purpose of ascer-
lining how important exhibitors
el toward playing Famous Players
joduct on a flat 25 or 35 per cent,
the gross — no allowances, no de-
letions.
An important official of Famous
ayers said that so far as he knew
ere was nothing to the reported in-
Ftigation.
\n exhibitor who admitted chat he
I been approached by Famous
yers with reference to this pro-
ed percentage said: "It is my
pression that Famous had done
:hing definitely, but that Famous
simply feeling out the situation.
difficulty is how to reach a
bper basis of percentage. Practi-
Cjly all large exhibitors believe that
slmer or later percentage is inevit-
But no basis of percentage can
omputed which will work out
^l^tactorily unless each house in
' li community operates on its own
I iicular percentage basis."
Special Mayflower Force
layflower, in addition to the ex-
itation force the distributors of
product maintain will supply ex-
tors with special exploitation.
Ave men have been engaged
.c additions are expected as the
plis are perfected.
he force is now concentrating on
e Luck of the Irish" and "Sol-
di! s of Forutne."
?ALL RELEASES?
low?— SEE WID'S DAILY
rO-MORROW.
1
Director David M. Hartford (at le ft) now supervising construction of
Fort O'Gcd for James Oliver Curwood's "Nomcds of the North," a
forthcoming First National Attracti"n — Advt.
Prizma to Select
Switched from Republic — Plan Feat-
ure Productions
Lewis J. Selznick has closed a deal
which gives to Select Pictures ex-
clusive distribution of all Prizma
releases. They were formerly
handled by Republic.
Prizma will enter the feature pro-
duction field with Myron Selznick
in direct charge of production.
It is stated that the Prizma pro-
cess has reached that stage of per-
fection where the fringing of colors
has been eliminated.
No change has been made in the
personnel of the Prizma force bi.t
George Meeker, until now general
sales manager of Republic has been
designated to take charge of the
Prizma sales.
William H. Crane, will play hjs
original stage role in "The New
Henrietta" the forthcoming Metro
production.
Offices Closed
Northwest Exhibitors Circuit Ceases
Activities — May Resume
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle, Wash— The Northwest
Exhibitors' Circuit has closed its of-
fices and ceased active business. No
new manager has been appointed to
succeed H. B. Wright, who resigned.
The officers state, however, that the
Circuit has not disorganized, but will
resume business as soon as circum-
tance are more favorable.
Bernstein Leaves Nat'l Film
Isadore Bernstein has resigned as
production manager for National
Film.
Bernstein is now en route to Hol-
lywood where it is understood he
will build a studio based on the
Brunton idea. Lieut. Ormer Lock-
lear who made "The Great .A.ir Rob-
bery" for Universal will make a ser-
ies of production, it is understood
while Bernstein will be in charge. _
Locklear is understood to be still
under contract to Universal.
Educat'l Signs Chester
Hammons Gets Exclusive Rights —
Also Additional Material
Earl W. Hammons oi Educational
has closed a deal for the world-wide
distribution rights on all of the C. L.
Chester product, including the new
series of 13 two reel comedies and
all of the Chester Outing scenics.
This, together with several other
deals is said to involve a fijiancial
transaction of $750,000.
.Arrangements with Johnson and
Hopkins who control the stereospeed
camera, which takes slow motion
pictures, give Educational distribut-
ing rights on all that product.
Plans are now under way for the
establishing of an Educational News
Weekly shortly to be announced.
Pell Mitchell, formerly of Gaumont
News and later with Fox is now with
Educational presumably to take
charge of this new enterprise.
R. W. Pritchard, formerly with the
.-Miens in Canada has joined Educa-
tional in charge of the publicity anc
exploitation departments.
The new deals give the recently
established Educational exchanges a
strong line-up of product and this
new material with its present releas-
ing schedule will apparently give the
company a preponderance on the
short reel field.
Friedman Calls Convention
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chica.go — Joe Friedman of Cele-
brated Players has called a conven-
tion for next Tuesday and Wednes-
day at the Hotel Congress at which
independent exchange men and inde-
pendent producers are invited .
Farrar With Fox
Negotiations. are understood to be
under way as a result of which
Geraldine Farrar will become a Fox
star.
Fox offices claimed to know
"nothing about it."
Will Not Honor Oral Agreements
The F. I. L. M. Club, has sent a
letter to all exhibitors in this ter-
ritory, which says in part that on
and after March 22 no claim will be
entertained by the Credit Bureau or
Grievance Committee of the F. I. L.
M Club to enforce an oral promise
or an oral a.srreement with respect
to a contract for film service.
Greene Here
Walter R. Greene, editor of the
Canadian Moving Picture Digest, is
in town for a few days. ,i
I advise— .\dvfrtisk::
But let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt
Thursday, March 18, 1920
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Chicago representatires — Willis, Eckels
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Quotations
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View "The Butterfly Man"
Robertson Cole field force had a
special showing of Lew Cody's "The
Butterfly Man" yesterday, the sec-
ond day of the convention. Routine
matters were discussed.
Reciprocity
Womanlike, she gave her all
to the man she loved, he took
and laughed.
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Bit of Life, and Love
and Laughter
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Coast Brevities
Incorporations
(Special to WID'S DAILY) I Albany— Globe Trots Films, Inc.,
Hollywood — Pauline Frederick, capital, $20,000. Stockholders, Har-
will commence "Madame X" for O' H. Caldwell, Raymond S. Harris
Goldwyn shortly. Casson Ferguson and Anna Weiss, 120 West 41st. St.
is in the cast New York.
Betty Blythe will play one of the
two feminine roles in "The Mischief
Man." with Lew Cody.
Pat O'Malley, will play the lead
in Marshall Neilan's third independ-
ent production.
"The Parish Priest" a Hampton
production of the well known Dan
Hart play, is out, titled, and a sample
Ijrint ready for shipment to New
York.
Ward Lascalle, director general of
Special Pictures announces the com-
plete line-up of his producing staff
at the Balboa Studios. George Lar-
son, former associate of William Bit-
zer, is camera chief; C. T. Wilson,
assistant director; Frank Rengstrom,
assistant cameraman; Bessie Muller,
film editor in chief; Archie Warren,
property master; Henry Lockwood,
lighting director; Charles Gorton, lo-
cation and transportation manager.
Arrangements have been completed
for developing of negative at the
Clune studios and for making of re-
lease prints at the Morosco studios.
"Barbershop Gossip," the first of a
series of 12 two -reel comedies with
Milburn Moranti in the featured role,
has been completed and will be
shipped to New York for distribu-
tion on the state rights basis in a
few days. ' "Lazy Lem" is annoimced
as the second picture under the com-
edian's own banner.
W'ork will begin this week on J.
Warren Kerrigan's ninth Brunton
production, "The House of Whis-
pers," a mystery play of the New
^"ork underworld, adapted from the
novel by William Johnston. Fritzi
Brunette has been re-engaged to
play opposite the star and Ernest
C. Warde will direct. Kerrigan re-
cently completed "The Green
Flame," an adventure play by Wynd-
ham Martyn.
GAUSMAN.
Garson Directing
Hollywood — Harry Garson is di-
recting "For the Soul of Rafael" in
which Clara Kimball Young is being
starred and which will be released
through Equity.
Twelve Selznick Films Under Way
Twelve Selznick productions are
now in the course of making. They
are Olive Thomas in "The Flapper,"
Eugene O'Brien in "The Figure-
head," Elaine Hammerstein in "The
Shadow of Rosalie Burns," Owen
Moore in "The Desperate Hero,"
"Out of the Snows" with Ralph Ince
and Zena Keefe "The Timber Wolf,
directed by Burton George, four
Herbert Kaufman weeklies and
Just Outside the Door."
Albany — Scranton Theaters Corp.
incorporated here. The attorney
for the corporation was A. L. Ber-
nian, 501 Fifth Avenue, New York
City.
.\lbany — The T. M. Amusement
Co. Capital, $20,000. Directors:
Wolf Tragaisen, Samuel A. Morose
and Joseph K. Filed, 146 Lenox Ave.
-•Mbany — Capellani Pictures. Cap-
ital, $25,000. Directors: Albert Cap-
ellani Pictures. Capital, $25,000. Di-
rectors: Albert Capellani, Henry
Cahanc and Abraham L. Feinstein,
1457 Broadway, New York.
Albany, N. Y.— The Outlook Pho-
top'avs. Inc., of Manhattan. Capital,
$300,000. Will produce, distribute,
exchange and exhibit theatrical and
educational films and also deal in all
kinds of motion picture apparatus:
Principal stockholders: Einer A.
Berg, and William C. Kahlert of St.
Paul, Minn., and Charles Server, 305
W. 97th St.. New York City. The
attorney is Matthew F. Murray, 66
Liberty St., New York.
Use Editorial on Americanization
Detroit, Mich. — ^Walter Griffith, ex-
ploitation representative attached to
the local Select exchange circular-
ized 600 Michigan exhibitors on the
Americanization problem with a re-
print of the editorial on that sub-
ject published in WID'S DAILY of
Feb. 20.
New House for Chicago
Chicago, III. — Otto J. Lorenz has
purchased a site at Broadway and
Irving Park Blvd. and negotiations
are under way for a $600,000 com-
bination picture and vaudeville thea-
ter with a 3,000 seating capacity.
Strand Anniversary Data
During the week commencing
April 11th, the Strand will celebrate
its sixth anniversary.
The Strand statistician supplies
the following data:
During the past si.x years 1,095,-
000,000 feet of film have passed
through Strand projection machine.
The lost and found department has
turned over to its owners 78.65% of
articles reported lost, and several
thousand dollars in cash.
13,140 performance were presented.
35,680,000 people paid admission
to the Strand since the opening
night.
C. A. Weeks, vice-president and
superintendent of sales of the B. B.
Hampton Prod, is in New York after
a tour of the Hodkinson exchanges.
Harry Chandlee
Laub have sold the
their farce-comedy
Pounds, Sterling,"
Film. Chandlee and
the story for "The
Women" recently
same organization
and titled the finishe
and William B.
picture rights to
"Five Hundred
to Foundation
Laub also wrote
Dream of Fair
released by the
and also edited
d picture.
Magnet 'Change Sold to Gardin
Jules Burnstein, has sold the Ma
net Film Exchange to the Gardin
Syndicate of Buffalo and Albany.
T. R. Gardiner takes over Burj
stein's membership in the F. I. L. ]
Club.
Plan Annual Get Together
As a result of the meeting at t
Utica convention of the Buffalo, /
hany and New York F. I. L.
Clubs, it seems very probable tJ
an annual convention of the clu
will be held.
Novel One Reeler
Universal Industrial has a no'
one reeler called "Vaudograpl
which includes a regular vaudevi
bill. The stars appearing in it s
the Cameron Sisters, Ted Lewis, t
Mosconi Bros and others.
The songs the stars sing will
supplied to the theater's orchestra.
Carl G. Milligan has resigned frc
Joseph M. Schenck's scenario (
partment.
Every particle of adver-
tising force that can be
put into a poster is put
into the RITCHEY pos-
ter. That is why it al-
ways has a positive box-
office value!
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Plaza Theater, New York.
Bijou Theater in Brooklyn.
Courtland Theater in New
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Palace Theater in Washing-
ton.
De Lux Theater in Utica.
And soon in many other
theaters.
The Glifograph Corporation
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w Haven, Conn. — Prior to pre-
ig "The Right of Way," the
ger of the Olympia announce<l
throwaway that two ending*
hie picture had been prepared,
ffered a prize of $10 as well ai
jf $5 each for the best essay
t more than 200 words, giving
inion as to which is the better
e two. The stunt resulted in
usiness for the Olympia.
tland, Oregon — A. J. Taylor,
manager of the Rivoli, recent-
inaged to pull record business
Rivoli in the face of strong
stition by decorating a street
ith banners and having it run
'tr town. The picture adver-
was ''Exploits of the German
irine,, U-35," and the leading
titive houses were showing
Pickford and Nazimova.
Sells "Confession"
Brandt returned from Chicago
day. He has sold "The Con-
fer Texas, Arkansas and
oma to Jack Eslick of Dallas,
Select Drive Over
Select field force has just com-
an eight weeks' drive during
it is stated that 1,500 new
rs were annexed.
Buys "The Scar of Shame"
lid Pictures, Inc. has purchased
IScar of Shame," a five reeler
l^ucille De Tar, which will be
Irighted.
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3 ^meivial St. NEWARK, N. J.
Among Exchangemen
Omaha, Neb. — Fred Solomon, for
years booker and assistant manager
of the Select exchange has joined
the A. H. Blank Enterprises.
Omaha, Neb. — S. A. Galanty, for-
merly Paramount manager in Den-
ver, will handle Pathe features in
Iowa and Nebraska. George M. Cohn
of Chicago, Louis Frieberg and Don
Moore of Omaha, have also joined
the Pathe staff. Eight field men are
now representing Pathe from the
Omaha exchange, of which Harry
Graham is manager.
Omaha, Neb. — The Fox exchange,
has moved from 315 S. 16th St. to
1408 Harney .St. The new Fox quar-
ters in Omaha have 6,000 square feet
of floor space. An exhibition room
has been installed, with desks for
spectators. H. M. Golden, home of-
fice representative, was in Omaha to
aid Manager Sidney Meyers and his
force to make the move.
The Mona Darkfeathcr Indian
dramas released through C. B. Price
Co., Inc., will be shown at .the
Broadway for 15 weeks beginning
March 22.
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Express Order Hits Dallas
The iVational Association reports
the issuance of an order by an ex-
press company in Dallas which pro-
liil)its the shipping of all films on
Sundays and holidays, effective
March 21,
The Transportation Committee of
the National Association at a meet-
ing decided to appeal to the Dallas
Chamber of Commerce to have the
order removed. The American Rail-
way Express will also be appealed
to.
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FILM TITLES
Exporter, Manufacturer, have
jour titles translated b.v an expert.
Miss Josefina del Valle
246 W. 149th St.
New York City
ART FILM CO.
49 West 45th St.
Animated artistic titles hand
painted illustrating nature art-
istically. Call Bryant 5856. It
means service.
Thursday, March 18, 1920
Mercy Theater Ready
Yakima, Wash. — Frederick Mercy
is now sending out invitations to at-
tend the opening of his Mercy thea-
ter on Monday, April 5.
New Theater for Baltimore
Baltimore — Henry Smith & Sons
Co., Inc., plan a 2,000 seat theater
at 1518 to 1532 West Baltimore St.
There is at present only one large
picture theater in West Baltimore.
(5old
lures
■-rmi U A OOLDWTH TSAB"
Dear Sir: —
Tiie Evening Telegram said:
"LELtOY SCOTT'S 'PART-
NERS OF THE NIGHT' IS .A
STORY TH.AT KEEPS THE
SPECTATOR ON THE EDGE
OF HIS SE.\T UNTIE THE
FINAL EPISODE IS O^TER —
A GENUINE DETECTI\^
THRILEEK."
BYRON PARK
General Manager of Photoplay Libraries, Inc., has returned
from his cross-country tour and is now in New York showing
"EMPTY
ARMS"
to the eastern buyers. Get in \'our requests now for appoint-
ments. Requests will be handled in the order they are received.
PHOTOPLAY LIBRARIES
Incorporated
500 Fifth Avenue New York City
(Telephone, Vanderbilt 9670)
Thursday, March 18, 1920
jaitjij
DAIUY
In the Courts
A judgment by default has been
fileci in the City Court against the
MacManus Corp. in behalf of Sid-
ney Olcott to recover a balance of
$1,500 due for services amounting to
$4,000. The suit was brought in the
name of Percy G. Honeyman to
whom the claim was assigned.
Hugh Weir has brought suit in
tlie Supreme Court against the Alex-
ander McClure Service for $30,000.
Weir claims that between Oct. 24
and March 9 last he rendered ser-
vices for the defendant in securing
control of motion picture produc-
tions, writing scenarios and directing
pictures which were worth the sum
sued for.
"U" Convention for Chicago
There will l)e a district convention
of Universal branch managers at the
Blackstone, Chicago beginning Tues-
day.
The local convention will be held
at the Astor Sunday and Monday
immediately after which Joe Mayer
and Harry Berman leave for Chi-
cago to attend the second confab
which may last four days. The
third of the series will be in Los
.Angeles.
Mayer, while away will appoint
pulilicity men attached to a number
of exchanges in the Middle West.
Universal is understood to have in
mind a publicity man in every ex-
change center.
Two "Democracy" Films
Exhibitors should bear in mind
that fact that there are two produc-
tions called "Democracy" now be-
ing extensively advertised.
One is being made by Park-White-
side producers of "Empty Arms" and
the other by the Democracy Photo-
play Co.
Realart Takes Morosco Plant
Hollywood — Realart Pictures have
taken over the Morosco plant here
for production.
Wanda Hawley will make her pic-
tures here. Frank Garbutt will re-
main in charge under the Realart
management.
Montgomery Now in New York
G. N. Montgomery is now general
sales manager for Hallmark succeed-
ing W. F. Rodgers.
Montgomery has been field super-
visor in Chicago and has been with
Famous Plavcrs and First National.
FOR RENT
Fully equipped Studio, Im-
mediate Possession. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
Phone Bryant 7498.
New Title Laboratory
A. J. Wildman and Maurice Ro-
senzweig have formed a new organ-
ization known as Film Titles Labor-
atories, Inc. Their plant is at Palis-
ades, N. J.
Increase Capital by $400,000
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Garden
City Amusement Co. has increased
its capital from $350,000 to $750,000.
Will Release Educational Weekly
Chicago — The Greiver Educational
Weekly is a new issue to be distri-
buted by the Griever Film Corp.
Production plans have been com-
pleted.
WHEN
Geraldine Farrar
is in I. OS .\nKeles I'd feel slighted
if she didn't give us a call I've
been selling her talking machines
and records for years.
Hay us a visit.
Bill Richardson
RiCIIARD80N1$
607 West SeventhStreet
Victrolas and Grafanolas
Phone 64955 Opp. Robinson's
IjOS Angeles, Calif.
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
Studio
FOR RENT
Laboratories
For Limited Period — furnishing every facility, including variety
of Massive Sets — Modern Lighting Equipment — Large Assort-
ment of Props and Well-Stocked Wardrobe.
Immediate Possession
EDISON STUDIO
2826 Decatur Ave. Fordham 8330-8331
Moomaw Here With Films
Lewis H. Moomaw, representing
the American Lifeograph Company
of Portland, Ore., is at the Hotel
Astor
Metro Buys Jans Exchans
Metro has bought the New .r
Metro exchange from Herm
Jans.
Moomaw brings with him two pic-
tures. "Martyrs of Yesterday" with
Barney Sherry and Ralph Lewis, and
'The Golden Trail," featuring Jane
Novak.
Shutting 'Em Down
Cashmere, Wash. — The
agent at Cashmere refused i
the depot on a recent Sunda}'
cause he was not paid by tlie o
pany to work on Sunday," thus a
ing R. M. Parrish's Grange T a
to remain dark all day.
Manager Shot by Burglar
Chicago, 111. — William Mills, man-
ager of the Crawford Theater, 19 So.
Crawford Ave., was shot and killed
in the box office of his theater by
two bandits. The murderer Eddie
Brislane, a paroled prisoner, has
l)cen caught and confessed to the
crinie.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story t
must be good"
W.4NTED STORIE.S
Two Reel Western Comedy Dra-
mas for Sfale and Female Lead.
Pacific Prodncing Co.
6100 Snnset Bonlevard
Hollywood, Calif
AMERIGA*S FINEST
LABORATORY
1
Located j
^ Atop The Palisades
I Opposite ,129th Street
Palisade Film Laboratories
1 Palitadeii N: J. Mortmere 621-2
GEORGE ELWOOD JEN 5
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure'
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmor
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions i.
Inquiries re-
ceived last^
■week fronv
Exhibi-tori/'
Comedy sa*t
/Productions
Special Pictures Corporation
H.^ Hollman Building Los Angeles b
- - "
/
7^BRADSTREET
of FILHDOM
tAUTHORITV
VOL. XI.
NO. 79
Saturday, March 20, 1920
PAce 5 Cent
Neilan Going Abroad
Taking an Entire Producing Unit
With Him— Sails in May
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los AngeU^s — Marshall Neilanl,
together with an entire producing
unit will sail from New York on
May 28th for Europe, where he will
aiake several productions.
While away, Neilan will maintain
producing company in California
>ver which he will have entire super-
rision.
The local Neilan offices amplified
le above dispatch with the state-
lent that Harry Ham, Neilan's pers-
nal foreign representative leaves
)r Europe today on the Adriatic to
lake arrangements for the produc-
e's trip abroad.
It was also stated that among the
layers Neilan contemplates taking
th him is Marjorie Daw who ap-
lared in "The River's End."
lore Duties for Select Officials
Sam E. Morris and Charles Rogers
ire assumed the general manager-
and sales managership respcc-
ely of Republic Distributing in
ajlition to similar duties with
5^cct.
[United Gets "Face to Face"
I'nited Pictures has purchased the
I' asing rights to "Face to Face,"
i ystcry storv starring Marguerite
\ge\ Controls Chester Comedies
'illiam M. Vogel controls the
I'pign rights to the series of 26
Cljter Comedies. This covers two
lyes' product.
Coming Here on Visit
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
jn qdncy, Australia — Wilfred Lucas
.,i>ii(|Bcss Mercdyth will leave here
,3glihclj' on a frying visit to America.
cfttH ^1 will return shortly to con-
[Wmi work for the Baker-Carroll pr-
'flj-priation.
m Iroduction Abroad
qm Leaves Today for London
—Edith Day Going. Too
\j Cic E. Carlton, of Crest Pic
ure leaves for London today with
i-ditj^ Day. ,
^4ton plans two productions oni
'« her side, with Edith Day in
J Ting roles. The first will be
"yaalion." It is understood that
"gp capital is in back of the
■nt
Like a tigress she sprang between ^he ruffiians and their dazed victim —
Norma Talmadge in "The Woman Gives" from the novel by Owen
Johnson, a First National Attraction — Advt.
Mayflower Will Send Units West
Maj'flower will concentrate all its
production forces on the Coast.
It was learned at the Paragon
studio in Jersey where R. A. Walsh
and Eniile Chautard are at work for
Mayflower that the Mayflower lease
expires early in April and that Isaac
Wolper, president of the company
is seriously considering the advisa-
bility of sending both the Walsh
and Chautard companies to Los An-
geles where Allan Dwan and Sid-
ney A. Franklin are now working.
Charles Miller will remain in the
st for the present.
No Eastern Plant for Goldwyn
The Goldwj'n offices maintain that
nothing definite has been decided
about a studio in the East, but it is
understood that Abraham Lehr who
was expected in Los Angeles yes-
. tcrday left for the coast after de-
\ciding that the company's produc-
tion headquarters should be centered
in the west.
Ince and Read Arrive
{By fVire to WW'S DAWY)
Los Angeles — Thomas H. Ince
and J. Parker Read, Jr. arrived_here
from New York yesterday and im-
mediately entered into conferences
with their confreres in the Associ-
ated Producers.
There was a conference last night
between the various members of the
combination and J. D. Williams of
First National.
Next Confab on Coast
The first semi-annual convention
of Robertson Cole field force was
brought to a close yesterday after-
noon after a four-day session.
It was decided that the second
convention will be held in Los An-
geles in about six months.
Leave to Attend Convention
Joe Brandt and Jack Cohn leave
for Chicago to-day to attend the
convention of independent operators
called by Joe Friedman of the Cele-
brated Players. To be held at the
Congress Hotel.
More Loew Theaters
California Subsidiary Formed—
Houses Planned in Four Cities
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Sacramento, Calif. — Theatrical in
terests identified with Marcus Loev
are putting through a company tc
act as a holding company which wil'
erect four theaters for Loew.
These wil! be located in Los Ang-
eles, San Francisco, Stockton and
Sacramento. The Los Angeles the-
ater will cost $1,500,000; the 'Frisco
house, $1,000,000 and the last two,
about $100,000 each.
Start Work for Big Benefit
The S. Rankin Drew Post, of the
American Legion, composed of ex-
service men who are connected with
the theatrical, motion picture and
allied industries, has started work on
its big benefit performance to be
held at the New .\msterdam Thea-
ter on .'Kpril 11th.
For the first time in the history of
the stage or screen the three fam-
ous Barrymores, Ethel, Jack and
Lionel, will appear together on one
stage. This announcement comes
from the Publicity Committee of the
Post, whose offices are located at
101 West 42nd Street, and along with
it comes the promise that a gather-
ing of Broadway's greatest stars will
form the program on the night set.
The purpose of the show is to
gather funds for the erection of a
Drew Post g3^ninasium in the heart
of the theater district for the Post
and its friends.
F. P. Gets Majestic, Hartford
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hartford-, Conn. — Famous Plaj'--
ers-Lasky product will be shown in
the Majestic here.
There has been considerable talk
locally that the Connecticut The-
ater Corp. would build here. The
company is controlled by Famous
Players but Allen C. Morrison who
owns the Majestic and the Princess
stated that Famous has merely
placed its franchise for Hartford in
his Majestic Theater. /Impor(5ant
productions will be booked on a per-
centage basis.
It is learned that Famous Play-
ers have also secured the Rialto. a
smaller theater on Chapel St., New
Haven, as its home there.
This verifies to some extent, the
article published Thursday, relative
to the company's percentage plan.
f.et Solomon do it. he's wise.
1.3.-. AVpst -nth St.— Bryant 6003— Advt.
L«!
>
Saturday, March 20. 1920
PAH,V
AUTHORITY
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked. Sale.
Fan,ou.s Players -- 77 79/. 79
*Do pfd 89/2 89/2 89/2
**Goldwyn 23/2 23/ 23/
Loew's. Inc 303/8 31 303/
Triangle 'A ^J/» .V^
United Pict. Prod. 16 17 17
World. 1st pfd 1/ 1/ IH
•Tue.sday's quotations.
'♦Monday's quotations
House Changes
Ireton, la.— A. G. Muri has par-
chased the Opera House.
Oneonta, N. Y.— O. H. Hathaway
will spend $75,000 on improvements
Anna, 111.— Barth Theater Co. ol
Carbondale has bought the Main fof
$15,000.
Tulsa, Okla.— The Wonderland
has been sold to Tucker Brot. of
Okla. City.
New Theaters
Watertown, S. D.— M. W. Sheafa
will erect a house to seat 1,100.
New Haven, Conn. — A house aeafr
ing 1.500 is to be built by M. ChcP-
man former owner of the Dcwitt.
Beverley, Mass.— Ware Bros. ar«
building a new house, to seat l.jOO
on Cabot St.
East Moline. Iowa.— C. M. ^^^■'^
has purchased the Lyric from C T.
Dufoc.
San Francisco, Cal.— A. C. Blu-
menthal & Co. will build an 800 seal
house.
Large House for Evansville
EvansviUe, 111.— Harry Rosenblum
and Abe and Harry Gumbiner of
Chicas^'o will erect a $500,000 house.
Local' capital is also interested.
WISDOM
It's one thing to win a
man's love. It's another
thing to keep it. .
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Play of a Man's Love —
and a Woman's
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Columbus, Ind.— C. E. Rogers wlU
spend $20,000 to enlarge and remodd
the Grump.
Hominy, Okla.— W. G. SWmiB
has succeeded O. C. Whipple as man-
ager of the Happy Hour.
Columbia, Ind.— Russel Finney ol
North Manchester has bought the
Lyceum from B. J. Vought.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— J. Savag*
of Highland Falls, has leased th«
Empire.
Mitcbell, S. D.— Royal Miller and
C L Pine are the new owners oJ
the Lyric which has been reopened.
Alva, Okla.— C. G. Harryman li*i
sold the Liberty to C. E. Walker
and a Mr. Bonham. respectively o*
Helena and Enid.
Philadelphia, Pa.— Louis Hlrth,
who owns the Forest, is now owner
of the Spruce, which he formerly
held.
Carlinville, 111.— O. B. Thersoo
will build an addition to the Laa-
dale.
"Democracy— the Vision Restored"
The Democracy Photoplay Co.'s
production which has been com-
pleted at the Edison Studio is copy-
i-io-hted under the title "Democracy
—the Vision Restored." Lee Fran-
cis Lvbarger is the author and Nina>
Wilcox Putnam collaborated on the
scenario with William Nigh who di-
rected the picture.
New Theater for Lansing
Lansing, Michigan— Work started,
last week on the new $500,000 vaude^
ville and picture theater to be erected
by W. S. Butterfield.
The house will seat 2.000 and wil
be a combination business block anc
playhouse located in the heart of th<
city. It is planned to have it read;
early next fall.
Muscatine, la.— E. M Hendc wflj
build at Sycamore and Third St»s
seating 1,430.
Gadsden, Ala.— The Gadsden Film
Co is constructing an airdome to
scat 2,000.
Jefferson City. Mo.— Rube Arm-
strong and associates will build oa
the Schott lot.
Duluth, Minn.— Kent Investment
Co. is erecting a new house in West
Duluth.
Boone. la.— George B. Flint, man-
ager of the Virginia will erect a new
house to seat 1,200.
Pine City, Minn.— H. N. Turner
who operates the Family, will erect
another house.
Lane S D.— Milo Van Dyke hM
bought' the Palace from WillmiO
Gall, and it is now under the tor-
mer's management.
South Whitley, Ind. — Charles
Winseburg of North Manchester ha»
taken over the Elite from B. J.
Vought.
Shippenburg, Pa.-C. C. Land!.,
proprietor of the Lyric died of in-
fluenza recently. Mrs. Landis «
conducting the house now.
Shelbyville. Ky.— Ivory and Lou-
o'l:. Ethin<?ton will convert the brick
building on Main St. near Sixth ia-
to a picture house.
Reading, Pa^^rr and Shadd
have bought the San Toy. i hey
own the Colonial. Arcadia, Princeti
and New Strand.
Passaic, N. J.— The Montauk and
Playhouse have been bought by
Jacob Fabian of Paterson from tae
Metropolitan Theater Syndicate.
Harvard, 111.— The Chas Pacini
Amusements of Kenosha Wis., hal
sold to V. E. Lambert of Highland
Park and William Fendick, Liberty-
ville. 111., who operate a chain in
this territory.
New York.— Stuyvesant Theater
Co plans the erection of a oeij
house to be built at 111-121 W. 44*
St.
Catskill, N. Y.— The Green Couo-
ty Amusement Co. will erect a new
$50,000 house on the site of the oW
Oneida.
Weldon, N. C— Batchelor Bros
who operate a film house on Second
St. have purchased a site for a new
house.
Cleveland, O.— A large neighbor-
hood house will be erected at the
Five Points. John Kalafat and asso-
ciates are behind the project.
Kankakee, 111.— Luna, owned by
the Luna Amusement Co. of Lafa-
yette, Ind., opened. Shows vaude-
ville 'on Saturday and Sunday and
pictures during the week.
North Tonawanda, N. Y.— <iea-
eral M. ' P. Corp. which plans to
conduct a chain of houses in New
York State, is negotiating for a ait*
for a 2,000 seat house.
Dallas Houses to Cost $2,000,00(y
Dallas, Tex. — Excavation work o;
the Lvnch-Hulsey house to be calle;
the National, an'd Majestic has bee
hei^un. Both will be located on Elif
St" and will represent a total ouiP' i
lay' of almost $2,000,000.
Present White With Cigarette CajJ
Philadelphia, Pa.— The motion pif
ture group of the Chamber of ConI
merce presented Chairman Harry-
White, manager of the local Go
wyn exchange with a silver and co|
per inlaid cigarette case.
Rosing to Build
Buffalo, N. v.— Jacob Rosing ai
Sons will build $250,000 theater
Broadway between Detroit
Townsend Ave. They operate
Olympic, Lyric and Fillmore.
Form $500,000 Company
Alkntown, Pa.-A newly fonrl
corporation has a capital ot ^5UU,|
and plans the erection of two houji
Dr. Benj. Stuckett of the Strantf"
the president of the concern.
Plan Large House for Wilming
Wilmington, Del.— Ezy GreenhlL
and W F Bouzarth have purcha||
■\ site for a house on Market St;
a cost of $266,000
Los Angeles— A new $50,000 thea-
ter will be built shortly at Venice.
C. Gordon Parkhurst, real estate
agent of Santa Monica bay district,
and (i. J. Cleveland interested.
Upon investigation one
will usually fintd that the
photoplay with a box-of-
fice breaking record has
been exploited vdth RIT-
CHEY posters.
UITCHEY ^V
LaxHo. coar.
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DAILY
Saturday, March 20, 1920
PatlieNe^vs
No 23
SAX DIKCJO, CAL.— West sees dirigible
ir first time — tlie huge C-6. first alr-
lip assembled on the Pacific Coasts
akes initial flight over San Uiego City
id Harbor.
MIAMI, I'l.A,— First baseball game
Big J.eagiic — Cincinnati Keds defeat
>W York Yankees in practice game held
training grounds.
IN THE I.IME1.IGHT.— President Wil-
li out again! The President talies fre-
ent auto drives as he recovers from
illness Scenes showing arrival at the
lite House
ew Secretary of Interior — John Bar-
Payne is sworn into office,
ew head of V. S. Shipping Board —
mer .Admiral Benson assumes the dut-
of that oflice.
AI. 1>E GRACE, FR.ANCE.— New
•h President makes first official tour
untry. President Deschanel brings
r to convalescing soldiers
W YORK CITY. — Government agents
ver a varict.v of "home-made" whis-
stills in raids.
l'R.\NCISCO. C.\I>.— "Jinx Ship"
to drydock third time for repairs
■ge lO'iO-toot drydock received the "in-
1" traiis|>«rt Mt. Vernon.
MP HUMPHREYS, A'.\.— For Real
and Pep, tell it to Uncle Sam's
aril
fineers! They show how "rapidly"
can construst bridges.
IIMINI, B.\H.\M.A. — It's a wide, wide
|d, and Cuba is not the only "place"
fkhama Isles, a little beyond the tliree-
liniit, becomes the center of a new
Istry.
Irplanes bring the precious liquid
m Cuba.
Ithing on their brains but booze I
Bahama — where the red, red fluid
\l H.AIE, ERIN I — Sons of Ireland
In line! It's a gala day indeed, as
|l2,000 Irish in New York parade in
of St. Patrick.
iceti ■
Incorporations
iavep».ahomaCitv, Okla. — New State
Matb'BCo. Capital, $5,000. J. E. Fo-
nr. R. Richards and O. S. Keely.
mington, Del. — The Wilming-
lieater Corp. To build on Mar-
jiwitk*
[Son, Mass. — Bellows Falls
Inicnt Co. of Bellows Falls.
$10,000, divided into 200
iita, Ga. — The Savannah Mov-
Iniire Corp. Capital, $100,000
jrivilege of increasing it to
loo. S. M. Pollard and asso-
lincorporators.
aukee Wis. — The White-
Picture Theaters. Inc. has
rei.d its capital from $50,000 to
Vussta, Me. — Black and Spitz
Ns, Inc. Capital, $500,000 of
ichhOO.OOO is common and $200,-
P 'erred; paid in $10,000; par
"^ d no par value for common;
ife^subscribed, 4 common and
Pn?rred.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'8 DAILY)
11 oily wood — Antonio Moreno has
completed his Vitagraph serial, "The
Invisible Hand" and is taking a va-
cation, during which he is busily
reading scripts for future produc-
tions.
H. B .Warner is enjoying a brief
vacation before starting on his next
Jesse D. Hampton production. War-
ner has just finished "Behind Red
Curtains" under Henry King's di-
rection ,and is to start on "Felix
O'Day," by F. Hopkinson Smith,
under Robert Thornby's direction.
David Butler is just finishing his
first vehicle, Sophie Kerr's "Sittin'
On the World." His next will be
"Smilin' All the Way," by Alfred
Payson Dowst.
C. L. Chester has arrived to close
a deal for the purchase of a labora-
tory site at Western and Sunset, ad-
jacent to the Fox studio.
The Historical Film Corp. has
just purchased the old Rolin studio.
Charles H. Kyson has been ap-
pointed General Director of Sets and
.Scenerv of the Ince studios.
"Homespun Folks" is announced
as the title of the second picture in
which Thomas H. Ince will present
Lloyd Hughes.
A. P. Miller t.echnical secretary
of the Rothacker company is con-
ferring with architects regarding the
film laboratory-studio which will
he built immediately.
GAUSMAN.
In the Courts
In the suit of the Frohman
Amusement Corp. against the World
Film Corp.. in which the plaintifT
got an attachment against the prop-
erty of the defendant and filed a
bond of $10,000, Supreme Court Jus-
tice Newburger has signed an order
on the application of the plaintiff
and the consent of the defendant dis-
charging the plaintiff's bond and
relieving the sureties. The World
Film has also given bond to en-
sure the payment of the sum de-
manded and the attachment against
its property has been discharged.
The suit of Hall Caine against the
.^rrow Film, which was about ready
for trial, has been settled and the
action discontinued.
Supreme Court Justice Newberger
has signed an order discontinuing
the suit of Arnold De Biere against
the Film Developing Corp. because
the case has been settled.
Marley Joins Vitagraph
Los .'\ngeles — C. J. Marley, for
three and a half years manager of
the local Triangle distributi,ng agen-
cy .which was absorbed six weeks
ago by the local Lfnited, will fill the
vacancy at the head of the Vitagraph
frirce caused by the resignation of
H. H. Hicks, who becomes sales
manager of the San Francisco
branch of the American Photoplaver
Co.
Among Exchangemen
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Ira Aronson, for-
merly special representative for Un-
ited is now field manager for Na-
tional Picture Theaters.
Denver Company to Make Feature
Denver, Col — The Ore-Col Film
Co. will produce a feature in and
around Denver, at a cost of $75,000.
Buffalo, N. Y.— M. Edwards, for-
merly with Realart and Gardiner is
now a member of First National
sales force.
Detroit, Mich. — George DeBute is
now sales manager for the Arthur
S. Hyman Attractions. He was
manager of Mutual for seven years.
Goldwyn Specials
Goldwyn will release as specials,
"The Silver Horde," and "Danger-
ous Days."
Stem to Build 3,300 Seat House
Newark, N. J. — Joseph Stern, who
operates a chain in this city and
suburbs will erect the Capitol, seat-
ing 3,300 on Ferry St., near Polk.
In Court Over Theater
^ Norman, Okla.— S. K. McCall and
Co., have filed a suit against the Un-
iversity Theater to recover the build-
Jack F. Rcilly is now looking after
the newspaper and fan magazine
pul)licity and advertising of Robert-
son-Cole.
Reed Heustis, one of the best
known newspaper humorists in the
country will write the continuity for
"Penrod," for Marshall Neilan.
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Saturday, March 20, 1920
SUNDAY SHOWS
AND CENSORSHIP
Sunday Closing Bill Filed
Albany, N. Y.— The first bill to be
introduced at the present session of
the Legislature that has any effect
on the motion picture interests has
been introduced by Assemblyman
D. C. Hunter, of Steuben County.
The proposed law amends the
Penal Law in relation to the exhi-
bition of motion pictures on Sun-
day by providing that motion picture
exhibitions where an admission fee
is charged shall be prohibited on
Sunday. The enactment of this law
would result in the closing of all
picture theaters in the State on Sun-
day.
The present law on the subject
permits the showing of pictures af-
ter 2 o'colck providing that they
have not been forbidden by ordi-
nance.
Indications about the Capitol are
that this proposed measure will fail
to receive favorable consideration.
Sunday Pictures Campaign Issue
Seneca Falls, N. Y.— The question
of Sunday pictures and other amuse-
ments is the big issue in the cam-
paign preceding the annual charter
elections.
Kokomo Judge Supports Sunday
Films
Kokomo, Ind.— City judge Wills
in releasing exhibitors charged with
violating the blue law, stated that
motion pictures were entitled to ex-
emption under the Sunday law.
United Changes
W. C. Lestico has resigned as
manager at Minneapolis. Suceeded
by S. T. O'Brien. Sam Kramer re-
places Jack Levy as New York ex-
change Manager. C. S. Carr, Den-
ver, has \been appointed diviision
manager with supervision over Den-
ver and Salt Lake City. W. T. Kin-
nebrew is Atlanta manager, succeed-
ing E. T. Simpson and Jack O'Toole,
Chicago, is now division manager,
with supervision over Chicago and
Milwaukee. Albert Russell, former-
ly special representative in Dallas
has replaced C. J. Marley as man-
ager at Los Angeles.
Beal With Sol Lesser
(Special to WW 8 DAILY)
Hollywood — Harry Hammond
Bcal is now director of publicity for
the Sol Lesser organization. He was
formerly with the Jesse Hampton
studios.
Flint Theater Opens
Flint, Mich. — The latest addition
to the W. S. Butterfield circuit of
theaters, the Regent has opened.
The house cost more than $200,000.
The acquisition of the Regent
gives Butterfield five theaters here,
three devoted to pictures.
Fowler to Produce Two Reelers
Roger W. Fowler has formed
Fowler Films, with an office in the
Candler Building, and will produce
a scries of two reelers, the first of
which is "Unscrambling Egbert," by
Murray Leinster. Fowler and his
staff have gone to Fentress, Virginia
to shoot exteriors.
Walton-Travis Co. Buy Houses
Ybor City, Fla.— The Walton-
Travis Co has bought the three S.
A. Lynch houses, the Spanish Casi-
no, National and Rivoli.
More Lynch Houses Planned
Gadsden, Ala. — A Lynch house
will be erected here and another is
planned for Griffin. The Howard.
.Atlanta, Ga. is under way.
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Goldwyn Plans Trip to Europe
If Samuel Goldwyn can secure his
passports by Tuesday, he will sail
for Europe. This is his long de-
ferred trip.
Advices from England in the past
few weeks indicate that Goldwyn
plans his own exchanges in Britain.
Reelcraft Appoints Managers
R. C. Cropper of Reelcraft an-
nounces appointment of following
managers:
Julius Singer, New York City;
Carl Harthill, Chicago; Geo. W. \yil-
son, Indianapolis; George L. Stiles,
Milwaukee and Harry Muir for Min-
neapolis.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Oscar Woep-
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A six minute promenade cone
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Features Reviewed
Maurice Tourneur's MY LADY'S GARTER
Paramount-Artcraft Page 2
Louise Glaum in SEX
J. Parker Read Jr. — Hodkinson Page 3
Charles Ray in ALARM CLOCK ANDY
Ince — Paramount-Artcraft Page 5
Owen Moore in SOONER OR LATER
Selznick — Select Page 7
Mitchell Lewis in KING SPRUCE
Dial Film Co. — Hodkinson Page 9
Alice Brady in SINNERS
Realart Page 12
J. Warren Kerrigan in THE DREAM CHEATER
Brunton-Hodkinson Page 13
George Walsh in A MANHATTAN KNIGHT
Fox Page 16
Tom Moore in DUDS
Goldwyn Page 17
THE THIRD WOMAN
Robertson-Cole Page 19
Blanche Sweet in THE DEADLIER SEX
J. D. Hampton— Pathe Page 20
DANGEROUS DAYS
Eminent Authors Prod. — Goldwyn Page 21
Shirley Mason in MOLLY AND I
Fox Page 25
Short Reels Page 27
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Monday '
David P. Howells sees danger in action of importers
turning to other phases of the domestic industry.
No census for the picture industry in 1920 figures.
Carl Laemmle and Robert H. Cochrane to buy out
P. A. Powers' interest in Universal.
Tuesday
Robertson-Cole field force and home officials hold con-
vention at Astor.
Broadwell Pictures, Inc., organized in Massachusetts.
To produce.
Thomas H. Ince and J. Parker Read, Jr. of Associated
Producers' leave for coast without announcing dis-
tribution plans.
Robertson-Cole to produce "Kismet" with Otis Skin-
ner.
Wednesday
Star Co. suing Vitagraph and Pathe relative to "Get
Rich Quick Wallingford" productions.
Associated First National to release series made by
Whitman Bennett starring Lionel Barrymore.
Ethel Barrymore signed by Tri-Star Pictures Corp.
to produce specials.
Thursday
Percentage on gross with no deductions, reported sell-
ing plan for Famous next year.
Select to distribute Prizma. Will make features.
Educational gets world-wide distribution rights on C.
L. Chester product.
Friday
Merger expected in United Picture Theaters.
Percentage basis outlook for Fall.
Exporters disagree on status of foreign market.
Saturday
Marshall Neilan to make productions in Europe.
Loew to build four big houses in California.
Thomas H. Ince and J. Parker Read, Jr., in Los An-
geles to confer with Associated Producers' members
regarding distribution.
^'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good" — Benjamin Franklin.
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Sunday, March 21, 1920
Bang Up Detective Mystery Melo With Genuine Spectacular Thrills
Maurice Tourneur's
"MY LADY'S GARTER"
Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Maurice Tourneur
AUTHOR Jacques Futrelle
SCENARIO BY Lloyd Lonergan
CAMERAMAN Rene Guissart
AS A WHOLE Bang up detective mystery
melodrama with a flock of spectacular thrills.
STORY Very cleverly handled — mystery fas-
cinates and interest always increases.
DIRECTION Tourneur has done very unusual
work and puts stamp of distinction on picture.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Splendid
CAMERA WORK Very skilful, particularly
in bank robbery scene where several offices are
shown at once.
LEADING PLAYERS Wyndham Standing,
Sylvia Breamer and H. E. Herbert split
..honors.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Some very pretty; all appropriate
INTERIORS Very fine
DETAIL Completely convincing
CHARACTER OF STORY Mystery surround-
ing theft of valuable jeweled garter and its
final clearing up.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,823 feet
Maurice Tourneur comes through with a prize de-
tective mystery story in this presentation of Jacques
Futrelle's story "My Lady's Garter." And not only
has he served up a very sustaining mystery story in
which the identity of the culprit known as "The
Hawk" is kept well concealed until the very end, but
he has also introduced a balancing portion of pretty
romance and several spectacular thrills. The motor-
boat chase, the explosion of the yacht and the thrill
of the narrowly avoided crash of onrushing trains
stand out as gems of physical sensationalism.
"My Lady's Garter" is melodramatic to the core
but again has Tourneur dressed his picture artistic-
ally. The photographic and light effects are to be com-
mended in particular and the clever manner in which
he has handled the bank robbery scene, by shooting
down on an entire section of offices, besides adding to
the power of the sequence gives it the stamp of the
unusual. The continuity of plot is well preserved
throughout, the action being clear even though it
moves at above the average speed.
After a flash history in which the origin of the order
of the Garter is explained, they show the hands of a
crook removing the famous jeweled garter from a
show case in a British museum. The crook is believed
to be the Hawk, as elusive of the law as he is famous.
Detective trail him to America and here suspicion is
thrown on Bruce Calhoun who is seen with the garter
in his possession. Bruce is in love with Helen who
is also courted by Henry Van Derp, introduced as a
member of the Dutch secret service.
The Hawk perpetrates more crimes in America. He
robs a bank while it is heavily guarded by detectives
and then plans to bleed Helen's father for a large sum
of money. This is the beginning of the climax se-
quence at the end of which it is revealed that Van
Derp is the Hawk and that Calhoun is a member of
the Secret Service. The garter shown in his possession
was the mate of the one stolen in England.
The story is handled skilfully and a lot of convinc-
ing suspicion is thrown on Bruce. You are led to ex-
pect others of being the culprit also but the final
revelation comes as a clever surprise. There is a good
comedy sequence in which Charles Craig is the pivotal
character. In fact Tourneur has taken care of every-
thing in "My Lady's Garter" — suspenseful melodrama,
thrills, romance and comedy.
Sylvia Breamer as Helen, Wyndham Standing as
Bruce and H. E. Herbert as Van Derp render fine
performances and are ably assisted by Warner Rich-
mond, Paul Clerget, Warren Cook and Louise Der-
igney.
A Variety of Advertising Angles to This and All Are Good Ones
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This one ought to draw very well and there's no
doubt at all about its entertaining qualities. What
with the title, the author's name and Tourneur's, the
advertising possibilities of the picture are unusual to
say the least. Again there are the leading players, all
of whom are well and very favorably known. Don't
neglect them.
Still further there is the type of story presented. A
good detective mystery story appeals strongly. And
here you have some genuine thrills to. back it up.
You can talk a lot about the motor-boat chase, the
explosion of the yacht and the near smashup of the
trains. These are handled expertly and create a lot
of suspense.
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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Wonderful Story hxcellent Stellar Performance and Extravagant Production
Louise Glaum in
"SEX"
J. Parker Read, Jr. — Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Fred Niblo
AUTHOR C. Gardner Sullivan
SCENARIO BY C. Gardner Sullivan
CAMERAMAN Charles J. Stumar
AS A WHOLE Very lavish and rich production
containing a lot of dramatic and moral force.
STORY Very well worked out and all sequences
handled with real dramatic skill.
DIRECTION Puts the dramatic as well as the
spectacular scenes over with fine effect.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTINGS Very effective
CAMERA WORK Various scenes show skilful
camera placement.
STAR Role runs wide range and she handled all
phases very impressively.
SUPPORT Shows to fine advantage
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Rich and appropriate
DETAIL Shots of players lighting and smoking
cigarettes too plentiful.
CHARACTER OF STORY Roof garden queen
comes between husband and wife and later,
married, finds herself confronted with same
situation.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,800 feet
C. Gardner Sullivan conceived and developed with
his uncanny skill, a dramatic and morally forceful
theme in "Sex," which also serves as a wonderful ve-
The story opens showing Adrienne, a roof garden
queen, in all her artificial glory. Her philosophy is
to look after herself alone. Believing brazenly in this
selfish outlook she laughs at the plea of the wife of
her most ardent admirer to give him up. As a result
there is a divorce. Later, however, Adrienne marries
Dick, a millionaire, and finds herself really in love with
him. And not until her successor at the roof, Daisy,
once a chorus girl whom Adrienne had tutored to
become a gold-digger, comes between her and Dick
does she realize the utter falsity and cruelty of her
former act. Unable to hold Dick she takes passage for
Europe, and on the steamer sees her former admirer
happy in his reunion with his wife. Happiness is all
about her but she has none.
The very simplicity of this story is the key-note to
its power. The placing of Adrienne in the same situa-
tion two times, only at opposite corners of the eternal
triangle, is a very forceful stroke and one which, be-
sides being responsible for tremendously effective
drama, affords Miss Glaum splendid opporiunities to
display her emotional versatility.
The picture has been very lavishly produced The
roof garden scenes are startling in originality and
effectiveness and the wild party in Adrienne's home
is reckless in abandon. But Director Fred Niblo has
shown himself a master of the dramatic sequences as
well as the spectacular scenes. In fact these are
handled to surer effect, for the spectacular orgy is
marred several times by vulgar incident which should
never been pictured. These scenes and shots of the
hide for Louise Glaum. All the dramatic sequences, players lighting and smoking cigarettes could well be
and there are many, have been handled with fine effec- eliminated.
tiveness both in the writing and the production of Irving Cummings as Dick, Peggy Pearce as Daisy
them, and the final sequences contribute a fateful touch ^^^ ^.^^.^^ ^^^^^.^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ Stedman as the hus-
to the story that will make it the subject of much con- ,.,-,, i- i i„.ki«. occ'ct^nrp tn
T r «c » • • ^ ui A -^-u ^ band and wife lend exceedingly valuable assistance to
versation. In fact "Sex" is a picture blessed with a '^^"'^ '^"^' ^''"^ "= & -^
BIG story. the star.
Wouldn't Be Able to Keep 'Em Away From This With a Small-Pox Sign
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Sex" is a wonderful audience picture. The title,
star, story and production unite in making it the won-
der it is in this respect. And as far as advertising
value goes you wouldn't be able to keep the crowds
away from this if you displayed a small-pox sign over
your door. Naturally that title is going to draw them
in and a few catch-lines concerning the story and the
star will serve to make it even more alluring. And
word-of-mouth advertising will do the rest.
People surely like this sort of a story dealing with
the Broadway underworld. Tell them about it by
using such reading notices as these in your copy,
"Adrienne, the toast of Broadway, laughed and pro-
faned the bonds of matrimony but then love came to
her and her selfish philosophy boomeranged on her
with terrible consequences," "The sanctity of marriage
meant nothing to this selfish queen of the^roof gardens
but the day came when she was to pay!"
Democracy Photoplay Commny
STUDIO 2826 DECATUR AVENUE new york city
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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Typical Charles Ray Picture That Should Score Big
Charles Ray in
"ALARM CLOCK ANDY"
Ince — Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR Jerome Storm
AUTHOR Agnes Christine Johnston
SCENARIO BY Agnes Christine Johnston
CAMERAMAN .Chester Lyons
AS A WHOLE Typical Charles Ray production
that should go as big as all the others.
STORY Has splendid comedy touches and
plenty of human interest.
DIRECTION Has brought out all points with
fine appreciation.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Most straight stuff
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Gets all his stuff over in role of bashful
city boy.
SUPPORT Typical types
EXTERIORS Same
DETAIL Everything O. K.
CHARACTER OF STORY Bashful fellow
throws bluff at being important and lands big
business order and the girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,938 feet
Of course the story of "Alarm Clock Andy" is inci-
dental to Charles Ray's characterization and the usual
bashful business that he puts in, but at the same time
the picture presents a very good story idea and
dlthough, on the surface, it is a typical Charles Ray
picture it has a certain amount of originality and a
great share of human interest back of it. One thing,
however, is certain and the statement of it is really
a complete review of the picture, that "Alarm Clock
Andy" will go over just as big as all the other Ray
pictures of this general type. It's audience meat.
Here they introduce him as Andy, an alarm clock
slave, a bashful youth who has the added handicap
of a stuttering tongue. He has worked in the office
of the Wells motor truck company for five years and
has gotten nowhere beyond a clerk's high stool,
though he knows the business from A to Z. Andy is
presumed upon from morning till night. Presumed
upon at the boarding house where he lives and at the
office where William Blinker, the bluffing sales man-
ager regards him as his pet aversion.
This certainly is a very human premise on which to
start a Ray picture and the star makes the character
real flesh and blood by his very fitness for the role
and his appreciation of it. They get in a lot of good
comedy at the boarding house and more at the office,
all of which builds up the characterization besides.
They get into the plot through having Andy mistaken
for Blinker. Realizing full well his shortcomings
Andy decides to go through with the mistake on a big
bluff and during his two weeks vacation he courts and
wins his employer's daughter and lands the prize order
of the season to boot.
Even though the actual plot is way without the
bounds of probability it gets hold of you because the
central character is so real. The comedy is never
neglected nor are the human interest touches for-
gotten. They keep right on building with these ele-
ments until at the end you get a warm glow about the
heart as well as a big laugh when Andy receives pub-
lic recognition for his success.
Supporting the star appear Milicent Fisher as his
'. leading lady. George Webb as Blinker, Thomas Guise
Eas Wells, and Andrew Robson. All render satisfactory
characterizations.
They Hand You a Good Title Here as Well as a Name
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Co put the stamp of approval on this is easy. It's
right up to Ray's standard and your audience will eat
it up from title to tail piece. In the matter of adver-
tising you know from past experience that about all
you need to do with Ray is to display his name and
the big business comes.
This time, however, they have fastened an unusually
good advertising title on the picture and one which
can be worked up in various attractive ways, always
bringing out the alarm clock idea. Catch lines could
read as follows : "A comedy of an alarm clock slave
that rings the bell from first to last," "He stuttered
and hesitated and they told him he couldn't sell a
beefsteak to a starving millionaire but — !" "Oppor-
tunity didn't knock — it smashed the door down and
after he had recovered he grabbed the chance and
made good!"
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EVERY girl west of the Hud-
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York and be a famous actress. 9^
That's why this Dorothy Gish
picture will strike home.
Mary Ellen has the funniest adven-
tures in New York that Dorothy Gish
ever scampered through. And she finds
the home town best.
That's the kind of picture that
means big money to you.
Story by Helen Smith Directed by Elmer Clifton
Scenario by Wells Hastings
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Sunday, March 21, 1920
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First Half Poor, But Last Half Picks Up and Registers Good Comedy
Owen Moore in
"SOONER OR LATERE'
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR Wesley Ruggles
AUTHOR Lewis Allen Browne
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMAN George Peters
AS A WHOLE Good comedy idea that will get
the laughs in good style after half-way mark
is passed.
STORY Rather slight plot and not enough com-
plications to keep up the interest at first.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Gets more over this time particularly in
final sequence.
SUPPORT Seena Owen makes pretty figure as
opposite.
EXTERIORS Sufficient
INTERIORS Answer the purpose
DETAIL Faked moon and back-drop in final
scene doesn't matter a lot but real stuff on
this order is easy to get.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero kidnaps wrong
girl believing her wife of client who planned
the act.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,850 feet
"Sooner or Later" develops into a good comedy in
its later reels — not soon enough to receive the full
sized stamp of merit. After considerable introductory
business which reveal small plot action and following
a prolonged sequence showing hero and heroine motor-
ing along a boulevard, they finally get down to some
comedy horse-play that puts the last two reels over
very well and serves to leave a good impression.
The plot hinges on the mistaken identity trick and
introduces a lawyer, Pat Murphy, commissioned by his
client, Ellis, to kidnap his (Ellis') wife, inasmuch as
he believes her carrying on an affair with a theatrical
producer. A lot of rather listless business is intro-
duced to plant the fact that the heroine, Edith Ellis,
has the same name as the client's wife and lives in a
town of the same name. So Pat kidnaps Edith and
after the long motor journey lands her in his client's
home.
At this point the comedy starts registering in good
style and even though they employ a lot of slapstick
gags to get it over it counts in the picture's favor. Pat
and Edith are alone in the house. Two burglars enter
and a regular old Sennett chase through the rooms
ensues. Eventually friends of both Edith's arrive and
the complications grow thicker when Pat, having torn
his trousers, appears with his legs uncovered.
The situations are of a pronounced burlesque char-
acter in this sequence but they are handled well and
follow one another rapidly and register the scenes as
really laughable. The only trouble is that the first
half of the picture drags along without showing much
of consequence or comedy. The long motor trip se-
quence is inexcusable and was evidently only used to
fill up space.
The star gets considerable business over in the last
half when the situations and complications are there
to help him out. His support includes Seena Owen
as the girl and Clifford Gray as his client. The remain-
ing players render average support. The direction is
of average calibre. There are places where more
comedy could have been introduced, it seems, but in
general the work seems acceptable. Why they used
the fake moon and backdrop for the final closeup is,
however, not understandable for real stuff on this
order is very easy to get.
This One Ought to Get Over and Give Average Satisfaction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It is to be regretted thai the whole of this picture Catch lines could read on the following order, "All
isn't as good as its last two reels but as long as there men capitulate to women sooner or later — that's some-
had to be a weak half it is just as well that it is the thing Pat Murphy didn't know until—," "He prided
first one. In this way, with the good stuff coming himself on never having fallen in love and then when
along at the end, the final impression on the audience the crash came it had to be a married woman — an
is a good one. A short reel comedy and other Hght unfaithful wife at that!" Use the star's name and
features should be used along with it and with this also state that Seena Owen is his leading lady for she
bolstering the feature could be made the center of a is favorably known from her appearances with various
very attractive bill. male stars.
announces the Year^ NosiStupendousPMi
Six months in the making — painted by
the master hand on a mighty canvas —
glowing with all the vivid colors of the
strange, romantic East — as human as the
cry for food — as dashing as its own wild-
riding desert warriors — as full of mys-
tery as a shattered harem. Brightened
by delicious comedy as only Priscilla
Dean can register it — made fiery and
electrifying as only Priscilla Dean can
make it. A picture that lifts you out of
your seat with the sweep of its big scenes.
A picture that needs only one good adver-
tising smash to put it over in your house
for weeks. The biggest picture of the
year— 'THE VIRGIN OF STAM-
BOUL." Get that booking now!
Universal - Jewei.
Production deLxjxe
BY" A MASTER, JDn^ECTOR^
TOD BROWNINC
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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DAILV
Average Feature But Doesn't Make Most of the Story
Mitchell Lewis in
"KING SPRUCE"
Dial Film Co. — Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Roy Clements
AUTHOR Holman Day
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Fred G. Hartman
AS A WHOLE Fair production with appropri-
ate background for story ; runs along in an
even tenor throughout.
STORY Lumber camp setting makes it just
little out of the ordinary.
DIRECTION Doesn't vary the force of action
enough to indicate the bigger moments in the
story.
PHOTOGRAPHY Splendid
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Some pretty scenes of actual
work in lumber camp.
STAR Doesn't compel any particular attention
SUPPORT Badly directed and terribly "acty."
EXTERIORS Beautiful scenes
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Fails to get punch in action scenes
CHARACTER OF STORY Melodrama of lum-
ber camp settlement.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,600 feet
It would seem very much as though they have pur-
posely made an effort to secure good locations and
beautiful scenes to help cover up a weak plot which
is further weakened by the lack of force to get over
the few worth while moments that the story does not
contain. Perhaps the biggest fault is the fact that the
climax is reached toward the middle of the picture and
from then on the remaining reels are obviously padded.
The direction is bad for the most part, the main fault
being that the interest is not properly coached to ac-
cept the more dramatic moments that come along, and
there were several good ones which might have been
made quite worth while had they Ijcen properly han-
dled. Then again after the climax had been reached,
the action falls back into ordinary routine stufif which
included a great many shots of men at work in the
forest, and a general finishing up toward the happy
ending.
John Barrett, for no very apparent reason, tries
to persuade Dwight Wade, Mitchell Lewis, from
carrying out his plan to go into the timberlands to
seek his fortune. Especially when the lumber king
found that his daughter was in love with Wade, he
was doubly opposed to any possible rivalry in the
forest trade. However, Dwight went into the woods
where he came upon a hut occupied by a band of
paupers. Among them was a young girl said to be
fatherless.
The hut was on Barrett's property and the only
way he could drive the paupers out was to burn their
hut. But Wade arrived in time to see the destruction
and chase after the girl who was avenging the wrong
by starting a forest fire. In the meantime the old
lookout had overpowered Barrett and related how he
(Barrett) had run away with the old man's daughter
and how the girl of the woods was Barrett's own child.
Later Wade came to his rival's rescue. Barrett then
agreed to take the girl home and give her a name but
later decided to pay one of his men $10,000 to marry
her and keep her in the lumber camp. McCloud liked
the money end of the deal and accepted the oflfer al-
though he was in love with a girl in the village. After
various scuffles and tedious details they arrived at the
usual happy ending.
The only laugh in the picture came when a down-
and-outer heard the controversy over the marriage
deal and volunteered to marry both girls for $10,000.
In the cast were Mignon Anderson in a double role,
Arthur Millet, Joe Ray, James O'Neil, Betty Wales,
Melbourne MacDowell, Gus Soville and Frederic
Herzog.
Names of Author and Star Together With Pretty Locations May Help This
Box Office Analysis
"King Spruce" is just another average program fea-
ture picture with no particular high lights to flash
about nor substantial box office argument unless it be
that Mitchell Lewis' name means something to your
crowd. In that case it would be worth your while
to do a little talking about it and refer to one of his
previous pictures which was somewhat along the same
lines as "King Spruce," called "The Last of His
People." If you happened to run that, "King Spruce"
may appeal to them.
for the Exhibitor
For those who appreciate pretty scenery, there are
a great many well chosen shots that they will like.
There are also several scenes showing the chopping of
huge trees which seem to fall dangerously near the
camera and shots showing the huge trunks tearing
down dun-ways and splashing into the river to be
carried to the mill. These are instructive as well as
pretty to look at.
The Screen 's Most
One^^oji' the best pictiiTes the'[
G aLpi{t^]3TlieaLtre has presented!
|r7iiats^-iO/icit| £ke Ne\0 Yori^ EOenixig^ k ^
■ A^"an. sccysf dhoKi ''The Lone ^fJolP's^^ ^
^ Dcii;L(2jliter" Loxuse GlsLwin's sgco?Lrf-)^w'.\^
*yiPaLrk.er I\e^ci Jr. Prodi:iction.^>xr^^|w-
f^^K^jl:ieY\)ihTSiT:\tlyf populair perjforin^^nces in'^SAHAV^A'"
^dindC ^e LONE WOLF'S DAHGHTEPZ ^^'^ s Msigneti C.^
^||ETnotioTi3Ll Ststr Kd^s .been E S IT J^ B L I S M E D ^ f^f^
I 3LS SL Screen Attrsiction ot* Extr^o r (^insLrAT^*
Tri^^T^itixd^e.^,P(irkeTPs^eOidjT. ^ill soon present
2f»»^ p o>^ e r Pixl cin<^ si^ipremel^ slt t i S t i c n »i^
i^ ^ C ixie cir3LniaL,tKaLt csin Jbe looked. PorOd^-rS^ to d^S~' I
♦ ii^he sensg.tiorL oPtlie yestr. _ ;%^-i.
''SAHARA''
— ■•Elaborate beyond the po^ver of description
a photoplay ivith a nevj story
rarest of the film species.
— AViv York Evening Mail.
— ".In enchanting picture. Louise Glaum gives
a iLondcrful performance."
-Chicago Evening Post.
-'A Masterpiece. Miss Glaum superb."
Guy Price in Los Angeles Herald.
"THE LONE WOLF'S DAUGHTER"
— "That rarest of rare things, a plot intensified
and sharpened by transition into screen form."
—N. Y. Globe.
S trikiiig tosonalities
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I ta^ke pleasiJire in an no "1:1110111,
tlie stellair ate c^T;Lis i t io i\j) oi-
MK. HOBAP^T BOS^^OPJTH,
x^liose performance ^>^S'
'THE SEA^^OLF'% J^clc LotidorL, ,
^•^ill never he jforgotten antjj>
^^/hicli has teen eojialledL, iP no •^ll
suirpassedL, in liis latest yeliicle,;^
B E H I ^T D T HE D O CD "^^0
J^irsi pro^XLciion vOHh Mr. Bosu)ori}ij , h^^
j^ihninaofvOhicli dlreciciy is unier i^cty^. "^
Cny<^CtAi
A Tr iumphant Ar tis t "
Groice ^Oivilett in
Pos jinaeles ^dOLvniner
tVhat the Critics Think
of Bos worth
"A Star Whose Ability in His
Chosen Line Cannot Be Sur-
passed" Cedric JVeller in N. Y.
Review.
"Hobart Bosworth's Art Has
Reached Perfection," Marion
Russell in Billboard.
''That Big Human Being, Hobart
Bosworth," N. Y. Times.
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B^EAD JIP^^
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DAIUY
Sunday, March 21, 1920
Nothing Definite in Theme or Drama About This
Alice Brady in
"SINNERS"
Realart
DIRECTOR Kenneth Webb
AUTHOR Owen Davis
SCENARIO BY Eve Unsell
CAMERAMAN George Folsey
AS A WHOLE Very artificial plot that promises
big things but fails to introduce much melo-
dramatic power.
STORY There was a chance to make a stirring
climax for this but they missed it.
DIRECTION Just ordinary; fails to build up
various sequences with force.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Mostly plain
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Seems a bit too repressed here
SUPPORT Includes a lot of big names but they
don't get much to do.
EXTERIORS Some very pretty and unusual
shots of Nantucket.
INTERIORS Very good
DETAIL Story has several "convenient" twists
and star fails to dress to her role at times.
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl proves to home
towm that her contact with city sinners hasn't
made a sinner of her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,833 feet
Once more we have a case of excellent picture pos-
sibilities not being fully realized by those concerned
in the production of the work. Owen Davis' melo-
drama "Sinners," while, as written may not have
offered wonderful chances on the surface, certainly
contained plenty of material beneath that could have
been brought out by skilful artists and made into a
very strong picture. But as "Sinners" stands now it
is a very commonplace production, presenting a story
that is ever contradicting itself and which never rises
to even ordinary melodramatic heights.
Alice Brady appears as Mary, a country girl, who
goes to the city to make her living and eventually
finds herself forced to accept it from a girl from her
home town who has gone wrong, and her friends. Re-
turning because of her mother's illness she is de-
nounced by Worth, a straight-laced local character.
She retorts that his friends in the city offered her no
assistance while the group of "sinners" did. Then the
sinners descend on Mary's home en masse because
Bob Merrick, not a sinner after all, wanted to see her
again.
They go into tlie usual final love scene after a lot
of business has been introduced in which the sinners
and country puritans are brought together. But these
scenes prove little whereas they might have been made
to mean a lot and take the form of powerful drama.
What with the exceedingly beautiful exteriors pro-
vided in Nantucket, one at least expects to see the
sinners absorb some of the clean air and freshness
of the place— expects to see them reform the least bit
- — but such is not the case.
The story as told here is very convenient in spots,
the most noticeable one being when Worth comes to
the city to tell Mary of her mother's illness when a
telegram would have done just as well. Miss Brady's
clothes don't help her to make the part convincing.
The star's performance seems a bit too repressed
but the role of Mary doesn't give her very many
opportunities to register definite expression one way
or the other. Her support includes a lot of good
players but they have few opportunities. The story
would have been improved a lot had James L. Crane's
hero role been built up. Others who appear are
Wiliam P. Carleton, Frank Losee, Craufurd Kent,
Robert Schable, Agnes Everett, Augusta Anderson,
Lorraine Frost and Nora Reed.
Title Will Surely Draw But Many Will Be Dissatisfied
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is no doubt but that "Sinners," on its title
alone, will attract a certain class of patrons in large
numbers. They will come expecting to see something
a little spicey and the chances are they will be satis-
fied, inasmuch as there is quite a long sequence of
scenes enacted in the home of two of the female
sinners.
On the other hand the production is bound to dis-
appoint some to a great extent because they have failed
to make anything definite out of the material offered.
The story proves nothing except that immoral people
can be charitable at times and that the severest critics
of morals are often sinners themselves but it doesn't
present this argument at all dramatically and that's
the big fault.
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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DAILV
13
Muchly Muddled Picture Based on Short Story by Balzac
J. Warren Kerrigan in
"THE DREAM CHEATER"
Brunton Prod. — Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Ernets C. Warde
AUTHOR Based on Honore de Balzac's "The
Wild Ass' Skin."
SCENARIO BY Jack Cunningham
CAMERAMAN Arthur L. Todd
AS A WHOLE Peculiar combination of unusual
characterization with a lot of totally irrele-
vant scenes concerning "parlor Bolshevists."
STORY Is really a character study but plot is
muddled and shows little force.
DIRECTION Gets points over well in the few
dramatic scenes.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Suitable
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR. . . . Has much characterization to render but not
much action to help him out.
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Show the usual stoUdity of Brun-
ton settings.
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Remolding of sup-
erstitious man by means of serious theme
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,100 feet
The tail end of this picture reveals the substance of
a short story by Balzac. McShane, the central char-
acter, comes into possession of the skin of a wild ass,
which is supposed to have some mystic power of
granting- its holder's wishes. Every time a wish is
made the skin shrinks. And the lec'end is that when
it shrinks to nothing its owner will die. McShane
wishes himself wealth and his enemies unhappiness
and then lives in mortal terror lest he wish the skin
out of existence and himself along with it. Eventually
the heroine tells him that superstition is nothing but
fear and that the skin is nothing to bother about and
so he takes courage and throws it away.
This fanciful tale makes good reading when told by
Balzac but it isn't picture material. The lesson of
how foolish is superstition that it teaches is lessened
in efifect by the old skin which is shown shrinking
every time a wish is made. The natural question will
be, "Why does it shrink?" and no explanation is forth-
coming. In other words they try to palm ofif a pure
fairy tale theme as a drama. They might at least have
utilized the old dream trick.
The beginning of the story is quite apart from the
final episode and totally irrelevant with its scenes
showing a lot of bewhiskered "parlor Bolshevists."
They have absolutely nothing to do with the plot.
They endeavor to build up AlcShane's character
through the early reels but get hardly anywhere as
there is no definite action to back up the characteriza-
tion and the love element and its counterplot are
muddled.
The final sequence gives J. Warren Kerrigan a num-
ber of fine acting opportunities which he realizes on
well enough, but here the famous skin comes into the
plot so often that you can't help wishing they had
decided to make a comedy of it.
Kerrigan is supported by a good cast which includes
such skilful players as Sam Sothern, Wedgewood No-
well, Alice Wilson, Joseph J. Dowling, Thomas Guise,
Fritzi Brunette and Aggie Herring.
Some People May Be Interested in Seeing a Balzac Story
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Neighborhood houses catering to intelligent aud-
iences may be able to get safely by with this one
owing to the fact that it is based on a Balzac story,
and many people will l)e interested in seeing the pic-
ture because of this alone. However, the efifect that
the picture leaves is not one of complete satisfaction.
The peculiarly muddled surface that the first half of
the picture presents is very poor and the interest
really only begins when ^IcShane conies into posession
of the magic skin.
Catch lines on the following order will suffice, "A
picture based on a fascinating short story by Balzac —
distinctly extraordinary," "Superstition drove him al-
most mad — he thought his footsteps stalked by Death !
See the screen version of a Balzac work." This sort
of advertising together with the name of the star
should bring them in if you want to take a chance on
the author's name discounting the peculiarities of the
picture.
The adventures of "Jiggs" the famous George McManus
creation, are making millions of newspaper readers laugh
all over the country.
Your audiences will want to see him and "Maggie" in
real life, in real comedy, upon the screen!
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DAILV
Sunday, March 21, 1920
Novel and Very Well Produced Crook Melodrama
George Walsh in
"A MANHATTAN KNIGHT"
Fox
DIRECTOR George Beranger
AUTHOR Gelett Burgess
SCENARIO BY. . . .Paul H. Sloane and George Ber-
anger.
CAMERAMAN Charles Gilson
AS A WHOLE Rapid action crook melo with a
lot of corking good complications.
STORY Adapted from "Find the Woman" and
converted into fine screen material of this
type.
DIRECTION Most successful that Walsh has
had ; story twists pictured clearly and cleverly
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Registers very well and puts over big
fight at conclusion in ship-shape style.
SUPPORT Very well selected
EXTERIORS Plain street stuff
INTERIORS Suitable in all cases
DETAIL You could pick this type of story to
pieces but you don't want to.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero runs headlong
into adventure and protects heroine and family
from crooks.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"A Manhattan Knight," based on Gelett Burgess'
story, "Find the Woman" is a very entertaining crook
melodrama, rapid and unfaltering in action and kept
in constant motion by a lot of rattling good situations
and complications. It's the sort of story that might
easily be picked to pieces from the viewpoint of logic
but absolute logic is by no means an essential in this
type of photoplay.
Furthermore Director Beranger has gotten away
from the "vehicle" type of picture in "A Manhattan
Knight." He is not constantly catering to the star
and centering all the action around him which, inciden-
tally, is a good thing for both the story and star.
Other players have important roles and the action is
spread between them in a natural manner. In other
words Beranger has gone about directing with his
story uppermost in mind. And through this method
he proves himself probably the best director that
txeorge \\'alsh has had.
Walsh is introduced having his fortune told. The
medium sees the police outside the window and be-
lie\es they are coming for her. She tells him to flee.
And flee he does up the fire escape and into a room
where a young man has just attempted to take his Hfe.
He proves to be the half brother of the heroine, Belle,
who is also present. He had robbed his father's safe
and the police, believing him one of a band of crooks,
have followed him.
Walsh readily agrees to help the girl out of her
difficulty and the rest of the picture concerns his chase
after the jewels which fall into the hands of the
crooks and out again several times before they are
restored in the father's safe. The conclusion reveals
Walsh at his favorite pastime of beating up the gang
of villains, after which it is discovered that he is the
rightful owner of the jewels.
The story is supposed to happen in the space of a
single night and the director has always kept this fact
in view, wasting no footage and making every incident
count. You are surprised time and again throughout
the run of the picture by the novel twists and the clever
manner in which they have been handled.
Among the supporting cast Louis Wolheim has the
largest role as the leader of the crooks. Wolheim is
not only a good type but a skilful player. Virginia
Hammond is the leading woman while others are
William H. Budd, Warren Cook, John Hopkins, Jack
Raymond, Walter Mann, Pauline Garon and W. A.
Sullivan.
There's No Reason Why This Shouldn't Afford Real Pleasure
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If a crook picture is well treated it provides one of
the most popular forms of entertainment, and as "A
Manhattan Knight" is treated with the utmost skill it
should afford real pleasure to all audiences, no matter
what their makeup may be.
Besides the names of the star and author which
should be prominently used in advertising copy, state
that the action of the picture all happens in a single
night. This is something of a novelty and will attract
attention. Catch lines that arouse interest in the sub-
stance of the story such as the following should be
employed, "When he stepped through the window he
fell headlong into the most dangerous adventure and
the most glorious romance — " "At five o'clock in the
afternoon the girl had never seen him — at midnight
she had promised to become his wife."
PAIUV
Not Enough Complications Here For the Best in
Detective Mystery Pictures
17
Tom Moore in
"DUDS"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Thomas R. Miles
AUTHOR Henry C. Rowland
SCENARIO BY Harvey Thew
CAMERAMAN Otto Brautigam
AS A WHOLE Detective mystery picture with-
out sufficient action and complications to
maintain interest.
STORY Originally appeared in Saturday Even-
ing Post but evidently wasn't proper screen
material.
DIRECTION Natural enough
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Is usual self
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS New York and Brooklyn shots
INTERIORS Fulfill story demands to nicety
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero apprehends
jewel smugglers, discovers priceless gem,
wins reward and heroine.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION . . . .About 5,000 feet
The best screen detective mystery stories are those
produced on the "snap-action" plan, i. e., the plan that
utilizes the short, quick, snappy scene. Put this
formulae Into effect on a story containing a good
assortment of complications and the results are of the
best. "Duds," a detective mystery picture has neither
sufficient complications for a picture of this type, nor
is the action handled along the above approved plan.
As a result the picture is rather listless and excites
little interest in the long run.
Tom Moore is introduced as a returned army cap-
tain after a title has said something ai)out duds being
the shells that don't explode in battle. The connec-
tion between Tom and the duds is never explained
unless it be that Tom doesn't explode in the picture.
After he rescues a pretty girl named Olga from a
police raid on a crooks' "fence" he is introduced to
her father, Karakoff who hires him to trace down
jewel smugglers.
He meets Patricia who also is pursuing the smug-
glers in search of a Sultana diamond. There is one
very good sequence showing Tom and Patricia in a
small motor boat fighting off the smugglers who are
out to pick up the jewels dropped from a liner in boxes.
There is a gun fight following which the smugglers"
boat is rammed and sunk.
Later Tom discovers Karakoff in the smugglers'
den and resigns his position because of his love for
Olga. Then Karakoff explains that he was posing as
one of the smugglers merely to apprehend the whole
band. The explanation is pretty weak and doesn't
seem to fit. Subsequently Tom learns that Olga has
gone to Patricia's house for dinner, expecting to see
him there. He follows and discovers that Patricia
and her pal are after the scarab possessed by Olga
which contains the priceless Sultana diamond. He
rescues Olga, returns the diamond to its owner and
receives a big reward.
The star is his usual congenial self in the role of
the captain while support of a good order is rendered
by such well-known players as Naomi Childers, Ed-
win Stevens, Christine Mayo, Jack Richardson, Flor-
ence Deshon, Lionel Belmore, Edwin Wallack and
William Hummell.
Recent Appearance of Book Will Help to Publicize This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The reviews of the book "Duds" which have recent-
ly appeared in the papers hint, in no uncertain terms,
that it is an ideal plot for a "movie." But if the pic-
ture "Duds" contains all that was in the book, the
reviewers are wrong. A picture detective story needs
manifold complications to keep the interest up at all
times and these "Duds" does not possess. The story
may have looked like the right thing for pictures but
that only goes to show appearances often deceive.
"Duds" has some merit and doubtless its appearance
at this time just as the book is out will help it. It
will give some satisfaction but at the same time it
isn't all that such a picture should be and there are
many moments in it when the thread of interest van-
ishes altogether. If you play it feature the author's
name as well as the star's and brace your bill up with
short subjects that are live and snappy.
Four Bemarkable ^Specials
Ihat Uphold The
Eodktnson Standards
TV7E announce for forthcoming release to the
' » exhibitors of America, under the single
picture policy first established in April 1919 by
W. W. Hodkinson, these powerful productions:
J. Parker Read Jr. presents:
LOUISE GLAUM
I n
SEX
^t
By C. Gardner Sullivan
See next week's insert
Dial Film Co. presents:
MITCHELL LEWIS
By Holman F. Day
See following week's insert
Directed by Fred Niblo
Released April 1 1
in "KING SPRUCE"
Directed by Koy CJements
Released April 18
Benj. B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner present:
3. ALL-STAR CAST in "DESERT OF WHEAT"
By Zane Grey Directed by Jack Conway
See following week's insert Released April 25
Theodore C. Deitrich and Arthur F. Beck present:
4. DORIS KENYON in "THE HARVEST MOON"
By Augustus Thomas Directed by J. Searle Dawley
See following week's insert Released May 2
These productions, on their dramatic and technical
power, will be the outstanding picture successes in
the biggest first run theatres of the nation all spring
and summer. They have been picked from individual
sources under our selective system by the W. W.
Hodkinson Corporation with the same care and cau-
tion that you, the exhibitors, display in picking only
big pictures for your theatres.
Twenty consecutive weeks of advertising will back
them up in introducing them to you and to the
American people.
W.W. HODKINSON CORPORATON
527 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Distributing: through PATH^ Exchangejncorporated
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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Poorly Produced Picture That Goes to Wild Story Extremes
"THE THIRD WOMAN"
Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Chas. Swickard
AUTHOR Raymond L. Schrock
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Poorly directed and badly cut
production of very impossible story.
STORY Goes to extremes all the way through
and fails to convince.
DIRECTION Generally poor except in Pueblo
Indian sequence.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average to very good
LIGHTINGS Passable
CAMERA WORK Cuts off tops of players'
heads in some scenes.
STAR Production made with Carlyle Black-
well as star but titles fail to credit him ; gives
sincere performance.
EXTERIORS Very good scenes of Pueblo In-
dian village.
INTERIORS Fair
DETAIL Production badly edited in several
places.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero discovers he
has Indian blood in him and goes back to live
with Indians ; then back to white girl who has
loved him since childhood.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,900 feet
Three very severe faults intrude to make Carlyle
Blackwell's first independently produced picture quite
a failure. Incidentally the distributors are releasing
the picture with "an all star cast" making no partic-
ular mention of the star.
These faults are a very foolish story, which goes to
the wildest extremes, poor direction, and very bad
editing. The story is the biggest drawback for when
the hero discovers that his mother was an Indian he
suiifers a great sorrow and leaves all his white friends.
This certainly doesn't convince. Since when has In-
dian blood been something to be ashamed of? And
certainly it doesn't show to any great extent in this
hero as interpreted by Carlyle Blackwell.
So after the discovery the story jumps to another
extreme and reintroduces the hero living among the
Pueblo Indians. Why a man with a college education
and of gentle breeding should choose to go back to
living in an adobe hut and walking about half naked
just because he is a half-breed is as hard to under-
stand as the wherefore of his foresaking the whites
in the first place.
They work up a pretty good strain of suspense in
the Indian sequence despite the awkward manner of
getting to it. Eventually the hero discovers he can't
marry an Indian even as he couldn't marry a society
snob and so he goes to the third woman, a true daugh-
ter of the plains, who has loved him since childhood.
The extreme story might have been camouflaged by
a good production but the first sequences in particular
are poorly directed. The scenes fail to form a perfect
continuity as witness the very small supper table, seat-
ing only a dozen odd when a score or more are seen
dancing and the full shots of a pond in the garden with
the closeups revealing a little bit of a tin tank. The
editing of the picture further shows to disadvantage
when the western heroine is precipitated into the action
like a stroke of lightning.
Carlyle Blackwell gives a sincere performance but
fails to be convincing because of the extreme demands
of his role. Louise Lovely as the society girl and
Gloria Hope as the daughter of the plains render good
assistance while others are Winter Hall, George Her-
andez, Walter Long, Maym Kelso and Frank Lanning.
A Weak Sister That Has Small Chance of Getting Over
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This certainly isn't a high-class piece of picture prop- laugh at it. Thus the whole structure of the picture
erty and its many faults stamp it a^ one of the week is weakened. Then on top of this the poor production
sisters of the day. If you run a daily change house qualities can hardly escape notice,
you might slij) it in and say nothing about it but the
chances are slim that it will give satisfaction even to
the transients who are, as a rule, the least critical of
picture patrons.
The chief fault is the story. The author seems to be
all wrong in his premise that a strain of Indian blood >'°"'' ''^'"^'" "^^ '^^'^ "'°''^' "§^^* ^° ^'""^ ^'^^^ °^ -'^"'^'■■
is something to be ashamed of. A lot of folks are ican than any of his friends, yet he thought if he told
going to think this very foolish and some will probably them the truth they would condemn him !"
If you've got it chalked up on your books already
and insist on having an advertising angle to develop
center your copy on the hero with such lines as "What
would you do if you discovered Indian blood ran in
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DAILY
Sunday, March 21, 1920
Very Pleasing Light Drama With Many Fine Comedy Touches
Blanche Sweet in
"THE DEADLIER SEX"
J. D. Hampton — Pathe
DIRECTOR Robert Thomby
AUTHOR Bayard Veiller
SCENARIO BY Fred Myton
CAMERAMAN Charles Kaufman
AS A WHOLE Light and thoroughly enter-
taining picture centering on battle of wits be-
tween man and woman.
STORY Very well developed with interest
nicely maintained throughout.
DIRECTION Very good
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Generally good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Registers very well in congenial role
SUPPORT Mahlon Hamilton good opposite;
all commendable.
EXTERIORS Some very pretty shots of un-
inhabited river country.
INTERIORS Few used
DETAIL Story based on improbability but
registers convincingly because of lightness.
CHARACTER OF STORY Heroine kidnaps
Wall Street manipulator to save her stock-
holders money.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,185 feet
Here is a nice light drama with many touches of
comedy, extremely simple, but always entertaining and
very prettily set against big outdoor backgrounds.
The story is based on an improbable premise but its
body registers convincingly because of the light touch
evidenced throughout the production, while the origin-
ality and unusual consequences of this situation lend
added flavor and distinction to the picture.
The story is based on the battle of wits between
the heroine and a Wall Street manipulator whose eyes
fail to reflect anything else but dollar signs. On the
death of Mary Willard's father she takes over the
management of his railroad but finds herself forced
into a position where she must fight Harvey Judson,
another railroad owner, who is after control of her
company. His method of getting control is to scare
the small stockholders into selling at a low figure.
To protect her stockholders from Judson Mary has
him kidnapped and taken to the woods where his ready
money won't l)uy a single thing. Judson falls in love
with Mary l)elieving her the niece of an old guide that
camps near him. The conflict between the two char-
acters is well worked up and counter-action in the
shape of a ncjrth woods villain is introduced to work
up the suspense.
In the end Judson discovers the identity of Mary
and vows to break her in the market. The two have
a wihl race to get to the station where they are greeted
i)y the news that neither has a railroad any more as
the government has taken them over. This bit is
out-of-date but good for a real laugh and they conclude
the picture with a love scene that also has a fine
comedy touch.
Blanche Sweet comes back still further in this and
registers a very attractive character in the role of
Mary. Mahlon Hamilton makes Judson a realistic
figure while other who appear are Winter Hall, Rus-
sell Simpson, Roy Laidlaw and Boris Karlofif.
Title, Star and Author Provide Fine Advertising Basis
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The title of this is somewhat misleading although it
is, in a way, appropriate to the story and it certainly
is one that will draw. However to prevent your patrons
from getting an altogether wrong impression of the
picture's character it would be good form to use some
line in the way of a subtitle just to let them know
that it's not a vamp story. Some such line as "A
battle of wits between man and woman" will suit.
Other catch lines that will describe the picture at-
tractively are ; "Harvey Judson prided himself as an
unusually successful business man and a woman, oh,
she was easy ! But when he started to fight Mary Wil-
lard be was forced to sing another tune," "How a
clever girl proved herself the equal and the business
better of a Wall Street manipulator.".
You can't feature Blanche Sweet too much for her
performance here certainly justified stardom and will
go a long way toward pushing her up to the top again.
Also use the name of the author Bayard Veiller and
mention the fact that he is the author of "The Thir-
teenth Chair" and "Within the Law," these two plays
having had unuusally successful runs. Both these
have been made into pictures, too, and that gives you
more chances for publicity.
day, March 21, 1920
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Subject Not Timely But Splendid Production May Get It Over
"DANGEROUS DAYS"
Eminent Authors Prod. — Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Reginald Barker
AUTHOR Mary Robert Rinehart
SCENARIO BY Charles Kenyon
CAMERAMAN Percy Hilburn
AS A WHOLE Technically well made pro-
duction but theme will have little appeal for
present day audiences.
STORY Not timely and recalls a time that
most folks are trying hard to forget.
DIRECTION Handled material very well, es-
pecially climax that is worked up to unusual
degree of excitement.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Generally good ; some back-
grounds dark.
CAMERA WORK Up to the standard
PLAYERS Capable and give adequate per-
formances in respective parts.
EXTERIORS Spectacular night fire scene
INTERIORS Some brilliant sets
DETAIL Players representing father and
mother should have looked older in compari-
son with age of son.
CHARACTER OF STORY Financial and do-
mestic conditions in America prior to entrance
into war.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,662 feet
If you are willing to accept a picture for its technical
value or from the standpoint of a well made produc-
tion, "Dangerous Days" will fit right in. If, on the
other hand, you want a story that will entertain your
folks, something with a general appeal, or a picture
of life at any time whether it be the past, present or
future, — "Dangerous Days" will fit right in.
Reginald Barker has left little undone in the pic-
turization of the Mary Roberts Rinehart story, but it
is to be regretted indeed that the picture wasn't ready
for the public at the time represented by the story
itself.
So much for production but alas — how many are
trying to forget the unhappy events of the past three
years and the days preceding the United States' en-
trance into the Great War. While "Dangerous Days"
does not reach the battle fields and there are no actual
dealings with the war itself, there is a reminder of a
time that some will never forget without having it
brought back to them on the screen namely the clos-
ing scene showing our troops mobilizing.
Lawson Butt as Clayton Spencer is the head of the
large steel organization which is devoting it energies
to the manufacture of ammunition. Incidental to Butt's
government contract responsibilities and a growing
dissatisfaction among some of the workers which is
already making itself apparant in the person of Her-
man Klein, the steel king has domestic troubles to
contend with in the form of a superficial sort of wife,
a mother who abhors the thought of her son going
to war.
Young Spencer, Rowland Lee, an assistant in his
father's plant, has Klein's daughter Anna for a stenog-
rapher. Anna is secretly in love with Lee who takes
her slight advances merely in a friendly way and gives
her a watch for her birthday. Rudolph Klein makes
use of the incident to excite his frother Herman's
wrath against the elder Spencer and his son by inti-
mating an afl^air between the girl and Lee. Herman
Klein agrees to enter the plot to blow up the factory
and himself lays the fatal bomb.
The climax is full of action and perhaps a little un-
expected. Anna is killed in an effort to expose the
plot when tlie explosion occurs before she reaches the
factory. The close shows Lee bidding good-bye to a
school day sweetheart before he marches away. In
the cast are Clarrissa Selwynne, Barbara Castleton,
Ann Forrest, Stanton Heck, Frank Leigh, H. Milton
Ross, Eddie McWade, Pauline Starke, Florence
Deshon and Bertram Grassby.
Tell Them What It's About And Use the Name of the Author.
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is only one drawback to "Dangerous Days"
as previously stated in view of the fact that it recalls
pre-war days. If your crowd will not take the subject
too much to heart, you have nothing to worry about
inasmuch the production itself contains an interest
and suspense that holds throughout, and there are
some- big moments gotten over in a big way.
Make good use of the author's name and the fact
that "Dangerous Days" is another of the Eminent
Authors productions produced by Goldwyn. It would
not be advisable to try to get away with it by side-
tracking the subject although the title itself rather
implies the theme.
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FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP.
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Too Much Johnson (Bryant Washburn) 5 2/22/20
The Thirteenth Commandment (Ethel Clayton) 5 2/15/20
Sand (William S. Hart) 5
Mary Ellen Comes to Town (Dorothy Gish) . .5....
The Tree of Knowledge (Robert Warwick) 5 1/18/20
What's Your Husband Doing? (Douglas MacLean-
Doris May) 5 2/8/20
The Copperhead (Super-Special) 5 2/15/20
Double Speed (Wallace Reid) 5 2/8/20
All of a Sudden Peggy (Marguerite-Clark) ..5....
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Mary's Ankle (MacLean & Mav) 5 .3/7/20
On With the Dance (Super-Special) 5 2/15/20
Black is White (Dorothy Dalton) 5 3/14/20
The Amateur Wife (Irene Castle) 5. . . .
Huckleberry Finn (Super-Special) 5 2/29.20
Young Mrs. Winthrop (Ethel Clayton) 5
Dangerous Hours 5 2/8/20
Ahirm Clock Andy ( ("harles Kay) 5. . . .
His House in Order (Elsie Ferguson) 5 3/14/20
Jack Straw (Robert Warwick) 5
Mary Ellen Conies to Town (Dorothy Gish) ...5
Excuse My Dust (Walhiee Reid) 5
April Folly (Cosmoiiolitan) 5 3/7/20
My Lady's Garter (Maurice Tourneur's) 5.... •
Easy to Get (MarKucritc Clark) 5
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A Daughter of Two Worlds (Norma Talmadge)6 1/11/20
Two Weeks (Constance Talniadge) 5 2/1/20
Even as Eve 5....
The Turning Point (Katherine MacDonald) ..5 •
The River's End (Marshall Neilan Prod.) 5 2/22/20
Polly of <he Storm Country (Jlildred Harris
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In Searcli of a Sinner (Constance Talniadge) 3/14/20
The Inferior Sex (Mildred Harris Chaplin)
The Fighting Sliepherdess (Anita Stewart) •
The Family Honor (King Vidor)
Fires of Youth ( D. W. Griffith's)
The Avoman Gives (Norma Talmadge)
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William Farnum Series
Tlie La.?t of the Duanes 7 10/5/19
Wings of the Morning 6 12/7/19
Heart Strings 6 1/4/20
The Adventurer 6 1/4/20
Tom Mix Series
The Feud 5
The Cyclone 5 2/18/20
The Daredevil 5 3/14/20
Victory Releases
The Devil's Riddle (Gladys Brockwell) 5 2/18/20
Excel Pictures
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5 2/15/20
Black Shadows (Peggy Hyland)
Durand of tlie Bad Lands (Dustin Farnum)
Other Fox Entertainments
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Molly and I ( Shirley Mason) 5....
Black Shadows (Peggy Hyland) 5
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The White Moll ■
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star Series Productions
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The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5 2/15/'20
Toby's Bow (Tom Moore) 5 12/28/19
Pinto (Mabel Normand) 5 2/1/20
Water, Water Everywhere (Will Rogers) 5 2/8/20
The Silver Horde (Rex Beach's 5....
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5
The Paliser Case (Pauline Frederick) 2/22/20
The Blooming Angel (Madge Kennedy) ; 2/15/20
Duds (Tom Moore)
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (Jack
Pickford) 2/22/20
The Street Called Straight (Basil King) 3/14/20
Bennison Star Series
High Pockets 5....
A Misfit Earl 5
HALLMARK PICTURES CORP.
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson) 5
Wit Wins (Florence Billings) 5
Love, Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes- Ellen Cassidy)
5 .
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marshl...6
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) 5.... 12/7/19
A Woman's Experience (Mary Boland)
The Veiled Marriage 5 12/14/20
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W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
Distributing Throngrh Pathe
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The Sagebrusher 7 1/4/20
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The Desert of Wheat 6
J. Parker Read, .Jr., Productions
Sahara (Louise Glaum) 7 3/23/19
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum).... 7 12/14/19
Sex (Louise Glaum) 7.... 3/21/20
Deitrich-Beck, Inc.
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6....
Artco Productions
The Capitol (Leah Balrd) 6 12/21A9
Cyntliia-of-tlie-Miiuite (Leah Baird)
Robert Brunton Productions
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 12/14A9
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrlgan)5. . ..
Live Sparks (,T. Warren Kerrigan) 5.... 1/25/20
.$.'?0.000 (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 2/22/20
Tlie Dream Cheater (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 3/21/20
.Joseph Levering Productions
His Temporary Wife (Rubye De Remer) 6 1/25/20
Dial Film Co.
King Spruce (Mitchell Lewis) 7 3/21/20
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazimova Productions
The Brat 7.... e/14A9
Stronger Than Death 6 1/18/20
'I'lif Heart of a Cliild 7
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6 12/28/19
The Walk-Offs (May Allison) 6 1/25/20
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6 1/11/20
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6.... 2/1/20
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama). .. .0. ...
Old Lady 31 (Emma Dunn) 6
Shore Acres (.\lice Lake) 6....
Eliza Conies to Stay (Viola Dana) 6....
Judah (May Allison) 6
Alias Jimmy Valentine (Bert Lytell) 6
The Hope (All Star Cast) 6
Ta.vlor Holmes Productions
Nothing But the Truth 6 1/11/20
The Very Idea 6.... 2/22/20
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Jan. 4 My Husband's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer)..6 12/21/19
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressy (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/19
Jan. 18 The Web of Deceit (Dolores Cassinelli) 6.... 1/4/20
Feb. 2 Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) 5 1/18/20
Feb. 2 Respectable by Proxy (Sylvia Breamer, Robt.
Gordon) 6.... 2/1/20
Feb. 29 Smoldering Embers (Frank Keenan) 5 2/15/20
Mar. 7 In Walked Mary (.June Caprice) 5 2/29/20
Mar. 14 Tarnislied Reputations (Dolores Cassinelli) ..5 3/7/20
Apr. 4 Lifting Shadow.s (Emmy Whelen) 6
Apr 11 The Blood Barrier (Slyvia Breamer, Robert
(Jordoii) 6. —
American Film Co., Inc.
Eve in Exile (Charlotte Walker) 7 12/14/19
The Valley of Tomorrow (Wm. Russell) 5 1/18/20
The I>angerous Talent (Margarita Fisher) 3/14/20
The Honey Bee (Mme Sylvia) ■ •
Slam Bang Jim (Wm. Russell) 5....
The Thirtieth Piece of Silver (Margarita
Fisher) 6
RADIOSOUL FILM, INC.
A Man There Was (Victor Seastrom) 5 2/29/20
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7. . . . 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minterl....6 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Binney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of tlie Yellow Room (Liiriii Baker.
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund ,„,„»„„
Elton) 6 10/.io/ia
The Fear Market (Alice Brady) ..5.... 1/11/20
Judy of Rogue's Harbor (Mary Miles Minter) 5.... 2/8/20
The Stolen Kiss (Constance Binney) 5 3/14/20
Sinners (Alice Brady) 5
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*"''"""' The Open Door 6.... 10/19/19
The Broken Butterfly 6 W/2^n'9
The Beloved Clieater ;5 11/16/19
The House of Intrigue 7
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The Luck of Geraldine Laird (Bessie
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Seeing It Through (Za Su Pitts) 5 2/15/20
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Distributed Tlirougrh Select Exchanges
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His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (Elaine Hammerstein). .5 1/18/20
The Broicen Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
The Woman Game (Elaine Hammerstein) 5 3/14/20
Youthful Folly (Olive Thomas) 5
His Word of Honor (Owen Moore) 5....
A Fool adn His Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5. . . .
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Distributed Througrh Select Exchanges
She Loves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6.
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5.
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7.,
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The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) 5 2/29/20
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
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Dad's Girl (Jackie Saunders) 5
The Gift Supreme 5
The Only Way Trail (Edythe Sterling) 5
Mothers of Men 5 3/7/20
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Tiger Girl (Lillian Gish) 5
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 6 2/28/19
Tlie Hick (Charles Ray) 5
The Vampire (Dorothy Dalton) 5
Women Men Forget (Mollie King) 5 3/14/20
The Iron Strain (Dustin Farnum) 5....
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Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6 11/16/19
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips).. 8 8/24A9
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7 10/19/19
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The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5..;. 12/7/lf
The Day She Paid (Francelia Billington) 5 12/14/19
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/25/20
Marked Men (Harry Carey) 5 12/21/19
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5. . . . 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
The Peddler of Lies (Frank Mayo, Ora Carew)5 1/25/20
The Forged Bride (Mary MacLaren) 5 2/1/20
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When a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5 1/18/20
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5....
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5 2/1/20
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) 5....
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5 2/1/20
The Juggernaut (Anita Stewart) 5
Deadline at Eleven (Corinne Griffith) 5 3/14/20
The Flaming Clue (Harry T. Morey) 5
The More Excellent Way (Anita Stewart) 5
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The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce) 0 11/16A8
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The Vengeance of Durand (Alice Joyce) 6 ]2/14/]9
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6 1/18/20
The Fortune Hunter (Earle Williams) 7 2/22/20
The Sporting Duchess (Alice Joyce) 7 3/7/20
Captain Swift (Earle Williams) 5
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C. L,. Chester
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No Coma in Acoma 1
The People in White 1
The Simple Life 1
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1
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After the Circus (Briggs) 1
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1
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Ten Dollars or Ten Days (Mack Sennett) S
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Parisian Faces and Figures *
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The Yankee Watch on the Rhine *
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Famous Women in Worlds Work 1
Museum Mysteries *
The Lure of Fashion *
On the Job With Grandpa 1
■ Growth of the North American Continent 1
March Releases
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Teasing the Soil (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Cleaning Up (Al St. John) 2
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Bustling Brussels J
Kingdom of the Yellow Rose 1
Strassburg Redeemed 1
The Boys' Big Club 1
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Numbers 8877, 3878, 3879, 3880 each 1
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January Releases
Monkey Shines J-
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It Takes a Crook J
Oh Doctor, Doctor J
Save Me, Sadie (Special) *
February Releases
Pants and Petticoats (Special) "
License Applied For 1
Should a Husband Tell 1
March Releases
Her Bridal Night-Mare (Special) 2
UNIVERSAL
January Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery 13 to 16 each 2
Hon Man, 2 to 5 each 2
COMEDIES
Sweet Patootie (Lyons-Moran) 1
Adam and Eve a la Mode t
Some Shimmiers (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Baby D jU Bandit I
Naughty Lions and Wild Men i
The Sweet Dry and Dry (Lyons-Moran) t
All for the Dough Bag t
Release
Date
WESTERNS
Lengrth
Reels Reviewed
Release
Date
LenEtta
Reels
Reviewed
The Jay Bird (Hoot Gibson)
West Is Best (Hoot Gibson)
February Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery, 17 and 18 (Finish) each 2
The l.lon Man^ 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 1, 2, 3 each 2
COMEDIES
Ain't Nature Wonderful (Lyons-Moran) I
Over the Ocean Wave 2
Non-Skid Love (Lyons-Moran) 1
Good Little Brownie 2
Old Clothes for New (Lyons-Moran) 1
The Bull Thrower 2
New Screen Magrazine, Nos. 61, 62, 63, 64 each 1
WESTERNS
The Prospector's Tengreance 2
Kaintuck's Ward 2
A Sagebrush Gentleman 2
CAPITAL
January Releases
A Man's Creed (Neal Hart) 2
The Wilderness Man (Neal Hart) 2
My Girl Suzzanne 2
Bandit's Gold (Al Jennings) 2
An Outlaw's AUbl (Al Jennings) 2
February Releases
Boss of the Flying H (Neal Hart) 2
The Run Aways (Neal Hart) 2
When Outlaws Meet (Al Jennings) 2
Bandit's Heart (Al Jennings) 2
Screen Follies, 1 and 2 each 1
Oh Louise (Adolph PhiUip) 2
PATHE
January Releases
Reviews 32 to 35
VITAGRAPH
January Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
The Church With an Overshot Wheel S
While the Auto Waits 2
BIG V COMEDIES
Throbs and Thrills 2
Dames and Dentists t
SERIALS
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno), 3 to 6 each t
February Releases
O. HENRY STORIES
Telamacbus Friend t
The Dream 2
BIG V CO>IEDIES
Pipe Dreams and Prizes (Harry Mann) 2
Knights and Knighties (Montgomery and Rock) t
SERIAL
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno) 7, 8, 9, 10 each 3
GOLDWYN
January Releases
Bray Pictographs, 419, 420, 421, 422 each
iMarch Releases
Three Issues each
FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY
January Releases
Eventide .•
Bubbles
Just Kids
Taken With a Grain of Salt
March Releases
Broken Silence . . . .
With Every Meal.
Alligator Hunt . . .
CAPITOL COMEDIES
The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven) i
Two Dollars Please 2
February Releases
Excess Baggage (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) t
One Dollar Down (Neal Burns) 2
March Releases
Forget Me Not (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Matriraaniacs (Neal Burns) 2
COMEDIES
From Hand to Mouth (Harold Lloyd) (released late
in Dec. ) 2
Why Go Home (Snub Pollard) 1
Slippery Slickers (Snub Pollard) 1
The Dippy Dentist (Snub Pollard) 1
SERIALS
Black Secret, 9 to 12 (Pearl White) each 2
The Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) each 2
Topics of the Day, 36 to 39 each 1
February Releases
SERIALS
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
The Black Secret (Pearl White and Walter McGrall)
13, 14, 15, 16 each 2
Topics of the Day, 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
COMEDIES
All Lit Up (Snub Pollard) 1
Getting His Goat (Snub Pollard) 1
Waltz Me Around (Snub Pollard) 1
March Releases
SERIALS
DaredevU Jack (Jack Dempsey) 4, 5, 6, 7 each 2
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 10, 11, 12, IS.. each 2
COMEDIES
Haunted Spooks (Harold Lloyd) ^
Find the Girl (Snub Pollard) 1
Fresh Paint (Snub Pollard) 1
(Two other Pollard Comedies) each 1
Review Numbers 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
Topics of the Day Numbers 44, 45, 46, 47 each 1
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
January Releases
Wrong Again 2
Neck and Neck 2
February Releases
Passing the Buck 2
Can You Beat It 2
March Releases
Breaking Into Society 2
Oh Baby 2
FOX
January Releases
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our Nell i
On Strike 1
Shaking the Shimmy 1
The Rum Runners 1
March Releases
The Mint Spy 1
The Chemist 1
Putting on the Dog
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret 2
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts I
February Releases
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Sheriff Nell's Comeback 2
Her Naughty Wind S
Her Private Husband t
March Releases
The Heart Snatcher 2
The Lightweight Lover 2
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
The Plumbers
"I'm Ringing Your Party"
Fishing
Dead-Eye Jeff
The Sour Violin
REPUBLIC PICTURES
February Releases
L. J. Selznick Enterprises
Wm. J. Flyn.* Series (Herbert Rawlinson) 8
Judge Browne Series *
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
SINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) *
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude Selby) J
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) *
Girls WiU Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) |
The Champion (Charles Chaplin) *
Work (Charles Chaplin) J
By the Sea tCharles ChapUn) "
Sunday, March 21, 1920
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DAILY
25
Star Played Up Too Prominently — Story Sadly Neglected
Shirley Mason in
"MOLLY AND I"
Fox
DIRECTOR Howard Mitchell
AUTHOR Frank R. Adams
SCENARIO BY Isabel Johnston
CAMERAMAN George Schneiderman
AS A WHOLE Very slight material catering
too strongly to star.
STORY Obvious plot relying altogether on
star's comedy and personality.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Same
LIGHTINGS No unusual stuff
CAMERA WORK Just straight shots
STAR Is very winsome and appealing but needs
more story support than is furnished here.
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL All right
[CHARACTER OF STORY Girl marries blind
man and after his sight is restored starts rom-
ance with him.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. .. .About 5,000 feet
"Molly and I" centers all its attention on the star,
Shirley Mason, and regards the story only enough to
get the premise of the plot established at the start.
For the rest of the time those concerned in the pro-
duction have contented themselves with introducing
sequences of the star in winsome and comedy moods.
sequences plentifully supplied with closcups of Miss
Mason, but which carry little if any story interest.
That is the whole trouble with "Molly and I." They
have made it a vehicle for Miss Mason of the most
(jbvious sort by neglecting to give the story at least
as much care and development as they gave the star.
X^ehicles that bring out a player's personality and man-
nerisms are perfectly proper providing these attributes
of the players are not permitted to dominate over and
above all else. If this happens the interest is mater-
ially lessened.
Miss Mason plays the role of Molly, a romantic girl
who is in love with an author, Philip Smith, whose
eyes have failed him altogether. Despondent, he is
about to take his life when she suggests that he marry
her so that she will receive her inheritance of ten thou-
sand dollars. Believing her an old maid, he agrees.
In Italy he is cured of his affliction on part of the
money and then returns to his home. Here Molly
comes to him posing as an Alsatian orphan.
They work in a share of good comedy portraying
the manner in which Molly practically thrusts herself
on the helpless author as his servant but subsequently
they play far too much to the star. In the end they
work in the "other woman" who, jealous of Molly,
sends her away and later, repenting, goes to bring
her back. Of course Philip finds out who she really
is an there is a nice happy ending.
Miss Mason receives her support from three good
players, Albert Roscoe, Harry Dunkinson and Lilie
Leslie.
Popularity of Star May Put This Over in Average Style
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Doubtless "Her Elephant Man" established Shirley
fMason very favorably with picture fans and the
:hances are that "Molly and I" will get over without
causing much disturbance because of the charming
personality of the star. The picture isn't bad, they
Imerely misjudged it and if another good one comes
'along next time everything will be all right again.
I "Molly and I" has several comedy sequences in it
'which are pleasing and which stand out as really enter-
'taining despite the shortcomings that naturally go with
'a picture when its story is altogether subordinated to
the star. These comedy sequences can be brought
out attractively in advertising with such catch lines
as "The humorous tale of a young girl's romance with
her husband who didn't know who she was," "Though
he had placed a wedding ring on her finger he didn't
know his wife when next he met her! Why? That's
a riddle answered in 'Molly and I,' a charming com-
edy-drama."
Feature Miss Mason well and recall her perform-
ance in "Her Elephant Man." Albert Roscoe is also
well known as a leading man and mention of his pres-
ence leading the supporting cast would count.
A Prescription
TO THE PRODUCER OF
SHORT SUBJECTS
COMEDIES
EDUCATIONALS
SCENICS
NOVELTIES
WISHING TO REACH THE
DISTRIBUTOR
EXHIBITOR OR
STATE RIGHT BUYER
EFFICIENTLY
EVERY DAY
OF THE YEAR
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Some Short Reels
"Haunted Spooks" Rolin — Pathe
Iliirold Lloyd's latest two rooler "Ilauiitefl Spooks" at-
tains the supreme heifjlits of short length eccentric comedy.
Few have been made that contained more real laugh-provok-
ing gags and business than this. Moreover Lloyd and his
company hinge their stunts together with a coherent plot.
The one in "Haunted Spooks" provokes real interest. The
picture is splendidly directed and put together. There is not
an inch of wasted film. Every scene counts as a laugh
or leads up to one. The gags they've doped out for it are
startling, original and sidesplitting. The ones in which
Lloyd tries to commit suicide all finish with big laughs.
He tries jumping from a bridge and lands in a few inches
of water and then jumping from a higher bridge and lands
in a boat. Lloyd himself gets the laughs and the climax
of the gag brings an outburst and a big surprise. That
seems to be the formulae followed. The biggest laugh in the
offering comes when Lloyd and his bride attempt to pass
an automobile in their flivver. Each time they try an arm
is projected out the side. Finally Lloyd puts on speed and
dashes past, looks around and discovers that the machine
contains two gentleman of Jewish persuasian talking. Hence
the gestures with the arms. Get ready to see this imitated
a dozen times in the next few weeks. The spook stuff is
also very funny and exceedingly well cut. the action keeps
up with its laughs and surprises until the very finish. Lloyd
is a big league comedian, his company is big league and
whoever dopes out the gags and does the directing and
cutting is big league.
"His Nose in the Book," Universal
Breezy Eason, Jr.. a youngster who plays an important
role in this two reel western, gives an exceptionally clever
performance and injects the spirit of youth into the offering.
Hoot Gibson, the leading man offers his usual exhibition,
and is supported by a cast that includes Mildred Moore,
George Field and others. Reeves Eason directed and kept
the story, from the pen of Henry Murray, in mind at all
times. As a matter of fact, the theme does not vary from
those employed in the old single reel westerns time and time
again, about half of it being comedy that simply fills out
the additional footage. Alfred Lathem cranked the camera
and his end of the work has been held up in good style.
Unfortunately, there is little that is out of the ordinary in
the production.
"A Champion Loser," Universal
This has several funny bits that will get the desired
results, but much of it is old stuff'. The material linked about
the exhibition of the pugilist who visits the rural town and
some of the animal bits help it along considerably.
"Fresh Paint," Pathe
But for two or three fair-sized laughs, this Snub Pollard
single reeler fails to give cause for any hilarity. As in most
of the Pollard comedies, a story is absent, and the various
slap-stick bits do not always register. The scene in which
Snub accelerates the motion of an old messenger man with
the aid of a pin is laughable, and some of the stuff connected
with the bevy of maids who pose for the artist is spicy.
After the first half of the production, however, it evolves
into chase and riotous material which has little value. In
8t)me of the bits, the principal comedian is convincing, but
the vehicle does not measure up to the mark.
"A Pilgrimage," Ford=GoIdwyn
Plymouth, Newport and Portsmouth have been visited by
the Ford camera man to secure the scenes for a reel that
posseses much that is of historical interest. The various
land marks and universally famous spots in these towns
have all been photographed splendidly and the offering Is
one that holds attention. A rather unusual Ford produc-
tion and a decidedly pleasant departure from the run of
industrial subjects.
"The Honest Jockey," Fox
A powerful liquid, injected with a hypodermic syringe is
employed by Mutt and Jeff" to win a horse race in an ani-
mated cartoon that is better than most of these reels turned
out recentlv. Not so long ago, there was a horse race
cartoon in which Jeff attached skates to the legs of the
horse and pushed him home. This time he uses the inspir-
ing juice, and when it fails to give lasting impetus to the
animal, uses it on himself and pushes it home to win by
a great margin. There is much funny material in the offer-
ing which holds attention from beginning to end.
"Touraine, France," Mentor
Few of your patrons have probably heard of Tonraine,
except as associated with a certain brand of confections,
but there happens to be just such a section in France where
numerous artistic chateaux and artistic pieces of ancient
architectural work are to be seen. This Mentor reel shows
many of them, colored nicely and including some appealing
water stuff. One portion in which several cows appear is
deserving of special praise as far as the tints are concerned.
Sicilian scenes of interest are included in the finishing foot-
age and the offering as a whole, is one that is entitled to
consideration when you need a scenic.
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Short Reels
"The Pawnbrokers," Fox
This Mutt and Jeff fails to reach the desired standard.
Really humorous material is not very much in evidence, nor
is there any sort of plot. As the title indicates, the con-
trasting duo operate a pawn shop. One of their customers
leaves a bottle of liquor with them. When a colored jazz
trio arrives, the shimmy becomes very popular even with a
pair of the coppers who enter on discovering there must be
some lire-water within. It ends rather abruptly with Jeff
in a Hawaiian grass girdle skipping about on the person of
one of the officers.
"Horizon Hunters," Educational
Pursuing a horizon is a rather fantastic occupation, and
one that lends itself toward the production of scenic reels.
In one of the Robert Bruce scenics of the series he turned
out prior to his present set for Educational, accompanied by
his cameraman, another companion and two dogs, he has
worked his way through forests, over hills and rivers, with
the line where the earth and sky appear to meet ever
distant. There are some impressive dark cloud effects at
the beginning, and some very good mountain stuff follows.
The photogniphy deserves special montioTi, the reel ranking
much alxive the average scenic.
"A Lion's Alliance," Universal
During the first reel of this animal comedy, with all of the
characters chasing one another about, tumbling, falling and
going through a varied assortment of slap-stick stunts, gen-
uinelaughs are not over-abundant. When the second spool
starts, however, the giggles begin to come thick and fast
and continue right up to the finish. It is the hokum and
some clever animal stuff that get the production over.
Most of it is blackface comedy material, in which two col-
ored performers, one tall and the other a mere youngster do
creditable work. The section in which they attempt to
avoid the lions, one in a refrigerator and then on a transom,
and the other in a different sort of a contraption, will meet
with laughter. Hokum of the sort offered herein has not
yet lost its mirth-provoking powers, and in spite of the fact
that much of this does not rise above the mediocre, a worth
while latter portion will make it pay.
"Matrimoniacs," National=Qoldwyn
A scarcity of novel and really humorous situations, and
the lack of a clever story militates against the success of a
two reeler in which Neil Burns plays the stellar role. Mark
Goldaine who directed kept the story going at a fair rate
of speed and Walter Bell manipulated the camera in satis-
factory style. The weakness of the material at hand, how-
ever, is a distinct drawback. It concerns a youthful lawyer,
just married, and his efforts to strengthen his finances by
undertaking a divorce case. His efforts to plant evidence,
result in a mix-up between a pair of crooks, male and female,
the couple he would separate, his wife, and himself.
"Money Talks," Fox
Mack Swain and Jack Cooper who play the principal
roles in another Sunshine Comedy are a contrasting pair
who work well together. There are several very funny bits
in which two figure, all of the slapstick variety of course.
Although the offering drags in several places, it has been
screened well and includes one very unusual portion, — that
in which an automobile travelling at a high rate of speed
throws over a line of telegraph poles. Some of the chase
stuff included and several other bits are not of any partic-
ular value and some of the material lacks cleverness, but the
laughs have been distributed so as to keep this going
smoothly.
"The Evil Eye," Ascher Enterprises — Hallmark
His hair parted in the center and all togged out in evening
elothes most of the time, Benny Leonard has for the time
being deserted the prize ring and decided to confine his pugil-
istic efforts to the screen. In "The Evil Eye," the irrepres-
sible Benny is a bank messenger, high in the esteem of
his employer and probably the affections of the hitter's
daugliter. And while Leonard's name will probably prove
a magnet at the box oftice. particularly in New York, and
still more particularly in his native Harlem, those who come
to see him May in some cases be disappointed.
Roy McCardell's story is one that play's upon the fans
imagination. A strong element of mystery and suspense
has l)een injected, and will undoubtedly have the desired
effect upon the average serial patron who wants to see the
chief evil-door endowed with powers bordering upon the
sui)ernatural. The Evil Eye, a one-eyed, monstrous indi-
\i(iual directs the crimes in the production, and the spectacle
of his glaring optic and clutching fingers, together with all
of the rest of the mystic bunk in it will cause more than
one niglitnnire, but then, they want to be thrilled, and this
does it.
Screenics, No. 4, Chester
Previous to this, all of the Chester screenics have con-
sisted of two parts, one devoted to scenic material or some
novelty and the other to humerous comment. The fourth
issue is a deviation, the closing portion consisting of water
stuft" instead of wit. All of the details connected with a
duck hunt are seen in the first half, which has been photo-
graphed with unusual clearness. The footage in which the
V>reakers dash up against the rocks also holds the eye. Al-
though it is not unusual, most of it has been screened so
well, and the beauty of the various bits is such, that seeing
it is a delight. Katherine Hilliker's titles are interesting as
usual.
"The Merry Little Put=Put," Educational
Motor-boating in northern waters, Robert Bruce has se-
cured a number of very interesting shots, which comprise
a scenic reel of merit. At first, the little vessel glides through
swifter streams, among forests and beside hills. There is a
good-sized amount of action in the piece, the spectacle of
the two men in the boat trying to ascend water falls and
being floated here and there by the water furnishing quite
a fascinating spectacle. One shot has an unusual cloud
effect, and. there is an ice floe, with subsequent stuff con-
nected with it, that is of value. A satisfactory average is
maintained throughout.
"With Every Meal," Ford=Qoldwyn
Spoons, knives, forks, dishes and similar objects are seen
in the various stages of making In a Ford industrial reel
that shows little that has not been seen in some of the pre-
vious films turned out by that organization. As usual, the
lightings are not very effective, due to the lack of satisfac-
tory appliances in the factory where the scenes were shot.
About the same standard maintained in the preceding Ford
industrials.
"Some Speed to Suruga," Chester
Japan has provided the material for another highly com-
mendable Chester scenic. Tossed about on one of the rivers
in the Land of the Rising Sun, in a flat and flexible bottomed
boat, they have shot the surrounding territory, including
scenes of the river, the neighboring hills and vegetation, as
well a^ some of the curious villagers. There is scarcely a
moment that is dull, all of it being first rate and another
feather in Chester's cap.
WANTED:
A Producer!
— one fired with the spirit of progress,
with vision, energy and a proven record.
I WiU Invest
all my money, ability and reputation for
the sake of the bigger things 1 want to do.
^ have been co-starred in
1). W. GRIFFITH'S
"The Greatest Thing in Life"
D. W. GRIFFITH'S
"The Girl Who Stayed at Home"
PARAMOUNT'S
"Nugget Nell," with Dorothy Gish
KING VIDOR'S
"Better Times"
UNIVERSAL'S
"Bonnie Bonnie Lassie"
SELZNICK'S
"Upstairs and Down" with Olive Thomas
MARSHALL NEILAN'S
"Don't Ever Marry" {Coming)
M. TOURNEUR'S
"The County Fair"
AND OTHER SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTfONS
I have declined stardom ofifered by the
leading producing organizations. I have
not been tempted by flattering offers and
guarantees of flat salaries.
I want to join forces and work with a real
producer. I have ideas and the best stories
to bring out my capabilities.
My m.oney goes along with my confidence,
experience, enthusiasm and ability.
They all say I am "there." Now I'm
going to prove it in a bigger way than
ever.
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Vol. XXI
March 13, 1920
No. XII
The Theme and Its Treatment
Ir is a pleasure — as well as a policy — to record, on
this page, the occasional picture which seems to
us to mark a distinct and broad advance in pro-
duction.
Such a picture is " Dangerous Days," the first Mary
Roberts Rinehart contribution to the Eminent Au-
thors Series.
" Dangerous Days," the novel, is said to have been
Mrs. Rinehart's best selling book; so the picture goes
forth with this considerable advance advertising.
But this, to our mind, is not so important, not nearly
so important, as the fact that the story was written with
the picture clearly in mind, or else by a mind which
naturally expresses itself in picture values.
So we have here, to begin with, a theme successfully
created for the screen.
That is a big point. Such stories, no matter who
write them, will mark the good picture of the future.
And the theme is a thoughtful one — not merely a
stoiy created to get picture effects. The author looked
into and under our social, spiritual and economic life
at the moment of this country's entrance into the war,
and tells what she saw. The story makes you think;
it aims at something.
The second big point is harmony in production.
This, clearly, is a high type of an organization made
picture — one in which several trained minds have suc-
cessfully worked to a common end.
To express these results separately, we have:
* *
*
FIRST, perfect continuity. We understand this
to be a collaboration of Mrs. Rinehart and
Charles Kenyon, supervised by J. G. Hawks.
The task was not a simple one. We have the separate
romances of the steel maker with a wife and the other
woman he loves; the son, with his youthful problems
of love and duty; the German born foreman of the
works, and his daughter who loves the steel maker's
son. There were grave dangers here of jerkiness and
confusion; yet the story moves clearly, swiftly and
logically along.
The subtitles. They are exceptionally brief, apt
and strong: "wallops," every one. We are told that
Mrs. Rinehart wrote them. Why not?
The acting by an all-star cast is so sincere, the set-
tings throughout are so realistic that you forget yoi
are viewing a picture.
Realism is the keynote clear through. There i<
lavishness only where it is truly expressive of the mil-
lionaire's home and entertainments. Dominant'
always in the picture, is its locale, the smoky, thunder
ous steel city.
All of which mean that Reginald Barker has don(
an exceptional piece of direction. And direction here
as always in pictures, is of the utmost importance. Yet
we are sure, Mr. Barker will be the first to say tha
he could not have got these results without such {
theme, and such preparation of a theme, for the screen
WE are glad to cite this picture as a well
rounded example of the new kind of picture
the kind the screen calls for now, the genuine
example of fewer and better pictures.
W have seen pictures as well and carefully made
but they may have lacked a theme suitable for pictunj
presentation. And we have seen good themes can
lessly produced, though there is much less excuse the&
days for poor production than for unsuitable themes
It is the harmonious whole that counts: and sucl]
pictures will come only from a harmonious organiza
tion highly trained in picture creation and expression!
This may be a very large organization ; or it may conj
sist of a very few people.
The theme is of the utmost importance. Without
theme stars and directors are of little avail.
The theme must be a picture theme — a story capabl
of expression, not in word values, but in picture valj
ues. This is the paramount point. Without this qua!
ity authors' names and books' names are inconsequenj
tial.
Then comes the adaptation to the screen. We ar
glad to note that an author like Mrs. Rinehart think
well enough of pictures not merely to create for thenri
but to adapt her creation and write her own subtitles
And we predict that many more authors will soo
be similarly engaged.
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"U" Men Meet
Id Men in the East See "Virgin"
Broadway— Confab Will Be
Continued To-day
number of Universal ofticials, to-
ler with some of the branch man-
s in the Eastern territory at-
led the opening of "The Virgin
tamboul" last night at the Broad-
hat event wound up a rather
r day. The field men assembled
he Universal offices at 2 o'clock
;rday after luncheon at the
•r.
arry Berman, general manager
|xchanges presided at the mect-
E. H. Goldstein general sales
[ager delivered a sales talk. The
losc of the meeting was primar-
0 develop a grand "push" for
Virgin of Stamboul."
lie meeting will be continued to-
nd before it is terminated it is
Ible that announcement will be
of the Universal's policy of fall
ting. A Universal official inti-
d as much to WID'S DAILY
lie,)thcr da}'.
I'lise in town attending the con-
1 111! are A. A. Schmidt, district
uer, headquarters in Cleve-
I and the following exchange
'jers: George Uflfner and
les Roscnzwcig, New York; F.
ipkins, BufTalo; Herman Stern,
• 'urgh; E. J. Smith, Cleveland;
Banm, Cincinnati; W. B.
:, Detroit; Ralph Abbett. In-
iM'olis; Edward Golden, and W.
ill, Boston and Vernon Carrick,
lelphia.
versal. as noted plans two
' conventions: one in Chicago
1 ne in Los .Angeles. Joe Mayer,
or of publicity and Harrj' Ber-
'eavc for Chicago to-morrow to
I that meeting. Berman while
will arrange for the Chicago
ig of "The Virgin."
Curtis Corp. Expands
hi Wirp tn WJD'S l>ATr,y>
' er. Del. — Cathrine Curtis
of N. 'N'. has been granted a
increase of from $456,000 to
: 000.
Iirine Cnrt's made one screen
Mance in "The Shepherd of the
'"sj The company mentioned
^ovjwas formed in California last
'T-iigit with such financial interests
/^ackjg it as George J. Whale,n
■esi[nt of the United Cigar Stores;
ees Llewellyn of Llewellyn Iron
'Of . Robert N. Simpson, .Arthur
^'Sliding and others
"It's no use trying. They wont ac cept work from an unknown" — Nor-
ma Talmadge in "The Woman Gives ," from the novel by Owen Johnson,
a First National Attraction. — Advt.
Deals and Deals
But First Nat'l Franchise Still Re-
mains With Wm. Sievers
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
St. Louis — All kinds of deals with-
in deals have been going on for some
weeks past relative to the First Natl,
franchise for Missouri, but up to the
minute William Sievers still controls
it. Tliat it will be eventually dis-
posed of is not questioned, but it is
said that those who were interested
(Continued on Page 4)
Takes Over More Houses
Louisville — The Strand Amuse-
ment Co., composed of Colonel Fred
Levy and Lee Goldberg. John W.
Keiler and Lee Keiler of Paducah,
has added three more Kentucky
theaters to its chain, the Princess
and Dixie at Mayfield and the Savoy
at Princeton, Ky. The consideration
amounted to more than $50,000.
The Keiler Brothers control the
.Arcade .A.musement Co., which oper-
ates four theaters in Paducah.
Gurwood Incensed
Plans Legal Action Against Produc-
ers Who "Pad" Old Films
Charging that exhibitors soon will
be subjected to deceptive and unfair
sales practices by producers who are
planning to elaborate into five and
■;ix reel length stories purchased
from him years ago as material for
two and three reel pictures, James
Oliver Curwood, is here consulting
w'th copyright specialists in- an ef-
fort to prevent by advance legal ac-
tion what he terms "unscrupulous
[Continued on Page 2)
Alliance Buys London Studio
London, Eng. — The Alliance Film
Co.. Ltd., has purchased the studio
of the London Film Co. as its pro-
■hiction headquarters.
This is the organization which
First National in the States- is said
,o hold the releasing option on. Sir
Walter De Freece. Vesta Tilley's
'u:sband is chairman of the board
)f directors of the company'.
Kane Gets Glayton
Star to Leave Famous Players
Shortly— Will Have Former
Handle Sales
(fi;; fVire to IV ID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Ethel Clayton
whose contract with Famous Play-
ers expires shortly will not renew
with that company, but it is ex-
pected that she will form her own
producing company with .\rthur S.
Kane in charge of sales.
Mr. Kane could not be reached on
Saturday regarding the above dis-
patch.
In its issue of Jan. 30 WID'S
DAILY intimated in a Los .\ngeles
dispatch that Miss Clayton would
not renew with Famous Players.
Changes at Realart
J. C. Ragland, general sales man-
ager at Realart, has resigned to ac-
cept a similar post with .A.rthur S.
Kane Pictures Corp.
Jay Gove, becomes assistant gen-
eral manager of Realart, while the
general sales executive end of the
company becomes merged with the
general managership.
Bert Adler, in charge of exploita-
tion of specials for Realart becomes
associate directer of publicity with
John Pond Fritts. Adler has done
a good deal of work especially on
"Soldiers of Fortune" in New York
and Washington.
Another Independent Combination?
Chicago — It is learned here that
the purpose of the two-day conven-
tion called by Joe Friedman of Cele-
brated Players at the Congress for
to-morrow and Wednesday is to per-
fect some kind of a combination of
independent operators who were not
included in the .Association of In-
dependent Exchanges, Inc.
The latter organization was
formed a short time ago when the
Capital Film called a country wide-
convention of state right men.
Ross & Mack Partners
Chicago — Roderick Ross of Ross
& Co. and Irving Mack have taken
over Willis & Eckels & Mack and
will hereafter take care of the ser-
vice for exhibitors and exchangemen
under the name of Ross & Mack.
The offices of the new company
will be at room 608 Consumers
building.
Why worry with details?
Let .'!<ih)iiion do it — he's wise. — .\flvt.
Monday, March 22, 1920
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rfFILMDOMfejy [ail&...i V^^ AUTHORITY
Vol. XI No. 81 Monday, March 22, 1920 Price S Centi
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folkt,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Trea»-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
a' H Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
P.M^iness Manager.
Ftiicred as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
ai the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
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Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4S51-4552-S558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg. ,
Chicago, 111.
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players.... 78^ 80 80
*Do, pfd 89^ 89y2 89y2
Goldwyn 23i4 23i^ 23^
Loew's Inc 30^ 30^. 30K-
Triangle 14 Vi yi
Unit. Pict. Prod. 15 16^ 165^
World, 1st pfd IM \y& U/s
•Tue.s(Uiy's quotations.
Cornwall in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. — H. Cornwall, of
St. Louis, is here. Cornwall is a con-
tractor and is doubtless here relative
to a new theater.
SPORTS
The best sport is a woman
— for a woman has pride.
Mollie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Story of a Proud Woman
Directed by John M
Produced by Ameri can
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By]
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Gurwood Incensed
{Continued from Page 1)
tactics intended to victimize exhibi-
tors bv deliberate misrepresenta-
tion."
"I am in New York" said Mr. Cur-
wood," now to complete plans with
12 of the best known writers in
the country for making it mighty
uncomfortable for the producers
who use unfair methods to cash in
on our reputations by deceiving
exhibitors with material we wrote
long ago. As a member of the Na-
tional Council of the Authors' Lea-
gue I studied copyright and protec-
tive laws thoroughly, and with spe-
cial legal assistance I am going to
test the matter to the limit."
Mr. Curwood has taken the matter
up witli the Author's League and
hopes to reach a solution to the pro-
blem through this medium.
SPLENDID
OPPORTUNITY
For High - Glass
Film Salesman
Salary Unlimited
Must know New
York, Brooklyn
and Jersey terri-
tory. Address :
Box B-91, care of
Wid's
All applications
held confidential.
SulLivan Here
C. Gardner Sullivan, chief of the
scenario department at the Thomas
H. Ince studios arrived in New York
Saturday.
Sullivan leaves shortly for a trip
around the world in search of story
material.
Wan/ed
Youn
g woman
fihn cataloguer
with
good
education.
Abl
e to
read
motion p
cture
negatives
and typew
•rite cards.
Ap-
ply Mr. Ellis,
^oom
807,
Universal
h'ilm
Co.,
IGOO
Broadway,
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Reeicraf t
OFFERS
A NEW SERIES
OF TWO-REEL
FARCE COM-
EDY F E A -
TURES WITH
Billy West
(HIMSELF)
PRODUCED UP
TO A PERFECTION
OF QUALITY
Available at
Leading Independent
Exchanges Everywhere
Reelcraft Pictures Corp.
R C. Cropper, Pres.
729 7th Ave. New York
TVPKOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW^YORK, N. Y.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
64 West Randoli^ Street
Chicago. IlL
There are two things that
the name RITCHEY is al-
ways associated with, —
posters and profits.
RITCHEY I
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OUTING
PIGTURES
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The Dream
of Fair Women**
Is Being Rapidly Disposed of
It^s the Box Office Angle That the States Rights
Buyer Sees and the Exhibitor Craves For
"The Blindness of Youth"
Puts New Life Into Exchanges
.U3«
It's a Wonderful Tonic For Run ''Down Box
Office Receipts
A Little Unsold Territory Remains. Take On New Life
Wire Us
MURRAY W. GARSSON
1600 Broadway, New York
. , CHARLES F. SCHWERIN, Sales Mgr.
-J.fv-'ili.'..
OTHER GOOD THINGS UP OUR SLEEVE
'a
Monday, March 22, 1920
In the Courts
The Appellate Division of the Su-
preme Court has upheld the injunc-
tion obtained by the Iliodor Pic-
ture Corp. against Benjamin Blu-
menthal, the Export & Import Film
Co., and Isaac E. Chadwick, to whom
the film was leased, restraining the
defendants from producing the film,
"The Tyranny of the Romanoffs
with Iliodor." The plaintif? con-
tended that it had the exclusive right
to the services of Iliodor, but the
defendants paid him $800 to sit sev-
eral times for interpolated scenes
and contended that they didn't know
that Goldwyn had the exclusive right
to his name.
A summons has been filed in the
Supreme Court in a suit of Jesse
Weil against the Capitol Film Ex-
change The pause of the suit is not
tTateii Frankel Burtlett & Bach-
Deals and Deals
{Continued from Page 1)
in recent effort to acquire it have
failed.
Among those mentioned as seek-
ing to acquire the franchise were
Spiros Skouras and his brothers,
who operate a chain, the Cornwall
interests and others. Cornwall, who
is a contractor and theater builder
is interested financially in several
house with an associate. Koplar
and Goldman have an interest in the
franchise, it is said, but Sievers con-
trols.
All moves to date have come to
nothing. Sievers, it is said, is will-
ing to sell at a proper price because
he is getting tired of hard work and
has amassed a considerable fortune
and wants to retire.
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Bobby Vernon, with Helen Darling and a support of "Follies" girls are
in this Christ-e Comedy Special. — A dvt.
Carpentier Due To-day
Georges Carpentier is due in New
York today aboard the "La Savoie."
-After a week's rest, he will start
work on his special for Robertson-
Cole, the story for which has been
written by Willard Mack. Produc-
tion will be in the East.
Horator Gets Another
Cleveland, O. — "Doc" Horator has
liought the Hippodrome, which gives
hill three first run houses here — the
Pantheon, Alhamlira and Hip.
FOR RENT
Fully equipped Studio, Im-
mediate Possession. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
Phone Bryant 7498.
Cleo Madison has been eng;'
for the cast supporting Bert L
in "The Temple of Dawn" his
for Screen Classic.
Oo\d
Co
lures
ion
"TBU IS * OOLDWm TSA&"
I>ear Sir: —
The T-os Anselps Express
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Comedies Need Effective Presentation, too.
Filmusic Cue Sheets are provided with all Arbuckle, Sennett,
Al St. John and Carter de Haven Comedies.
WHY NOT WITH YOURS?
Filmusic Studios, Hollywood
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
Inquiries re-
ceived last/
"w^eek Prom
Exhibi-tor*/'
re^ardin^
o
CoMtedy aft
fhrodttct ions
Special Pictures Corporation
n.^W. Hollman Building
Los Angeles
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j/cRECOCHIZEli
Authority
3L. XI. No. 82
Tuesday, March 23, 1920
Price 5 Centi
60 Publicity Men
liversal Plans Increased Force —
Also Expert Exploitation
Representatives
LJnivorsal plans an expansion of
publicity force in the field until
men have been annexed.
The scheme is to have various men
rk on landing newspaper space
Universal productions exclusive-
in 60 of the big cities of the coun-
Iii addition to this a corp of
Dert exploitation men will be
intained to help tie-up produc-
ns for the exhibitors.
The publicity men will be in direct
.rge of the home office and will
rk to a degree independent of the
iversal exchanges.
[he second day of the company's
vention was marked by nothing
tling. The usual talks of sales-
ship were held while the man-
|rs saw "The Gold Diggers"
night as the guests of Harry
an. The men will continue in
n to-day when the business mat-
will be wound up.
he second in the series of meet-
will be held in Chicago to-
row, followed by one in Los An-
■s
Quimby Returns
red C. Quimbj' of Associated Ex-
tors, Inc. is back in town from
coast. He was busy all of yes-
ay in conference with his asso-
"s.
It
Vi
ifc
Tro
Browning Going to Coast
)d Browning who directed "The
in of Stamboul" leaves for Cal-
lia to-day to start work on a
Priscilla Dean subject for Uni-
il.
juglas Z. Boty, leaves to-inor-
for Universal City to act as
ciated scenario editor with Lu-
l^cie Hubbard.
Loew's Nashville Opens
By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
shville, Tenn. — Marcus Loew's
wej theater opened last night with
*<> Innbcr of well known screen
I present to attend the prem-
ie
Is T. Granlund is in charge of
■k)arty.
R^
Im't tip that girl.
iiE FILM MEN'S CLUB
OF NEW YORK
"Don't go away for I — I love you," Norma Talmadge in "The Woman
Gives" from the novel by Owen Johnson, a First National Attraction. —
Advt.
No Decision in North Dakota
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Bismarck, N. D. — Although the
referendum vote on the Sunday clos-
ing question in North Dakota was
taken over a week ago, it has not
been as yet definitely determined
whether the exhibitors have won or
not.
The vote is very close and as long
as exact figures are not determined,
the outcome is in doubt.
Sam Cornish headed the exhibitor
factions at the capital.
Reichenbach Westward Bound
Harry Reichenbach of Equity Pic-
tuers left yesterday for Los Angeles.
Will be away six weeks. Routine
business, he says.
Bernstein Back on Coast
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Isadore Bernstein,
who, as noted, has resigned as pro-
duction manager for National Film
will act as general manager for Cap-
itol Film.
He will supervise productions of
Ormer Locklear, Helen Gibson and
Neal Hart.
Goldwyn Sails To-day
Samuel Goldwyn leaves to-daj'
for Europe on the Mauretania.
Mullin on His Own
It is understood that Eugene Mul-
lin who resigned recently as head of
Goldwyn's eastern scenario depart-
ment will form his own producing
unit. The productions, it is under-
stood will be made on the coast.
Another Stock Offer
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Advanced
Photo Play Corp. offers a chance
to local fans to appear in films.
The company, according to an ad-
vertisement in the Gazette Times of
Sunday is chartered at $500,000 while
50.000 shares of stock, par value at
$10 are being offered to the public.
Edwin McKim said to be of a
well known local family is president.
Oppose Censorship
Woman's City Club Adopts Resolu-
tion at Luncheon — Film Folk
Make Addresses
The Woman's City Club, one of
the most influential bodies of its
kind in New York City, at a luncheon
yesterday adopted a resolution in
opposition to legal censorship.
The luncheon which was at the
McAlpin was addressed by Mae Mur-
ray, Rupert Hughes, J. A. Quinn, Or-
rin G. Cocks and Dr. Everett Mar-
tin of the National Board of Review.
Portlan»d Exhibitors Win Censor
Fight
Portland, Ore. — Local exhibitors
are congratulating themselves over
their victory in the censorship battle.
Although censorship has not been
eliminated, a committee of three has
been appointed in place of the one of
seven, and instead of the loosely
outlined duties, a set of rules and
regulations has been drawn up. Only
things obscene, gruesome or tend-
in,g to disturb the peace will be cut
out.
Another Combine
Missoula, Jklont. — The Northwest
Theaters Co., Inc., has been formed
by the merging of the Missoula
Amusement Co. and the company
controlled by W. A. Simonds of
Wallace, Idaho. Henry Turner is one
of the chief stockholders and man-
ager of the Missoula company. The
theaters controlled by the new com-
pany are in Missoula the Empress,
Liberty, Isis, and Bijou; in Wallace,
the Liberty; in Mullan, Idaho, the
Liberty and Star; in Kellogg, Idaho,
the Liberty and Princess; in Coeur
d' Alene, Idaho, the Liberty.
Clarke Leaves for Orient
Horace T. Clarke, Oriental re-
presentative for David P. Howell-
Inc. leaves again for the Orient
to-day. He is taking with him a
considerable quantity of film and
equipment for distribution.
9,000 Trailers in Circulation
Nine thousand trailers are now in
circulation attached to 9,000 promin-,
ent features, and will be shown inl
every theater in the United States
whose management is interested in
the Americanization movement. The
reception given these by audiences
everywhere indicates that a popular
chord has been struck.
This is Julian M. Solomon's advt.
Let Solomon do it for you, he's wise. — Adv
Tuesday, March 23, 1920
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DAII.Y
^ol. XI No. 82 Tuesday, March 23. 1920 PriceS CenU
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folki,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer: Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Kfiitor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage free) United States, Outside
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months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign,
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Subscribers should remit with order
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatives— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, &th Floor, Consumers Bldg, ,
Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked- Sale.
Famous Players .. 80 82 80
Do, pfrd 89^ 893^4 8954
Goldwyii 23 23J/2 23
Loew's, Inc. 305/^ 31 K 20y»
Triangle Vi V2 V2
United Pict. Prod. 1554 16^ 16^
World, 1st pfd VA \% \li
Spanuth Forms Marigold Attrac-
tions
Chica.go, III. — Harry Spanuth has
organized Marigold Attractions to
purchase state rights for Illinois and
Indiana. "Alma Where Do You
Live" has already been bought.
CYNICISM
There's a lot of good in -^
.'^nd a lot o!: bad i
i.vnnT^n.
in men.
( I
»T . "s ! • tr
1, 1 ' ^f
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Theme of the Good and
Bad in Us
Directed "^by John M. Ptahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
In the Courts
Supreme Court Justice Newbur-
ger has denied the application of
William Isensee for an injunction
restraining the Long Island Motion
Picture Co. from selling any stock
until it sets aside 25,000 shares for
sale to him in accordance with an
agreement. He contended that the
corporation agreed to raise its capi-
tal from 25,000 to 100,000 shares and
sell him a quarter of the stock and
that although the stockholders had
voted the increase the corporation
had failed to take the necessary ac-
tion to provide his stock. The court
said that since there is no allegation
that the defendant will not be able
to pay any judgment obtained |
against it the plaintiff should sue in
an action at law for the stock in-
stead of in equity for an injunction.
Coast Brevities
(/Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Herbert Blache will
direct 'The New Henrietta" the
first of the Winchell Smith plays
for Metro.
A. W. Alley has been appointed
supervisor of the art department at
the Metro plant succeeding M. P.
Staulcup who is now in New York.
Dave Silverman, formerly attached
to a local theater is now assisting
"Ham" Beall with the Sol Lesser
publicity.
Supreme Court. Justice Ford and
a jury have heard for several days
a suit of the United States Litho-
graph Co. against the Warner Pic-
tures Corporation, Patrick A. Pow-
ers and Henry M. and Albert A.
Warner to recover a balance of $40,-
915 with interest since 1913, making
a total of $52,521. The testimony
showed that the defendants made a
large contract for lithographic work
for the Warner Pictures and that
the plaintiff advanced $25000 to the
corporation. The corporation gave
notes to cover the entire indebted-
ness of $68,515 which were endorsed
by Powers and the Warners, and
part was paid but the defendants de-
faulted on the balance.
Helen Carlyle, formerly with Uni-
versal is now a member of the Sol
Lesser publicity stafif.
Elmer M. Robbins, associated with
Raymond Cannon in the publication
of "Camera" is dead. He left a
widow and one son.
Al Risley is now a member of the
Incc publicity force under Hunt
-Stroniberg.
GAUSMAN.
Quebec Exhibitors Organize
Montreal, Quebec — The Amalgam-
ated Exhibitors Circuit, Ltd. has
been chartered. Composed of in-
dependent exhibitors of this pro-
vince.
Prizma to Include Industrials
I'rizma has inaugurated an in(
trial department. Carroll H. E
ning, vice-president of Prizma
head of the department.
New Studio Head
Los Angeles — ^The appointmen
a production manager for the G
wyn plant here is expected to
announced.
Mason Litson, formerly in chi
of productions, is now directin;
Frisco Exports
San Francisco, Cal. — More 1
$100,000 worth of film, 3,059,484
are exported from this city «
month according to latest cust
house reports.
The Fortoul Film Corporation has
filed an answer in the Supreme Court
to the suit of Miguel y Gruas and
Policarpo y Solar to recover dam-
ages in connection with the purchase
by the defendants of films for the
plaintiff for export to Portugal. The
defendant denies that the plaintiff
has been injured but on the other
hand claims $7,400 for services in
the purchase of films for the plain-
tff an' "' " ") for money 'laid out
■'■'1 '~ ■ ' turcs for the benefit
r ■ ' ' ' v: '
Another Famous Players Subsidiary
San Francisco, Cal. — The Famous
Players-Lasky Corp. of California
has been incorporated with a cap-
ital stock of $12,000,000.
Broadwest Control Winrdsor
London, Eng. — Broadwest Film.
Ltd. has taken over the control of
the Windsor Film Co. Approx-
imately 75,000 feet of negative and
20,000,000 feet of positive film are
turned out by the organization an-
nuallv.
Bech, Van Siclen & -^o. h:.v s 1 1
"Dollars and Destiny" to the Roy:.!
Film Agency, London England and
"House Divided" for the Argentine
to Argentine Import & Export Co.
New Jap Company Formed
Tokio, Japan — The International
' ""'^tvire Co., Ltd., of Kyo-
''"cn organized with' a
p • " ■ 10,000,000 yen. Bunji
' ■ ident. The Natural Color
^raph Co. of Tokio is amal-
gun.. -i with the new firm, which
will erect houses throughout the
country.
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Tuesday, March 23, 1920
On Broadway
)itol — Ethel Clayton, "Young
Winthrop."
)itol News.
St. John Comedy, "Ship Ahoy."
Mayer travelogue.
oletta" operatic feature.
oli — Wallace Reid, "Excuse My
If
oli Pictorial.
;ce scenic, "The Song of the
e."
nedy, "Squeaks and Squawks."
Ito— Dorothy Gish, "Mary EI-
ome^ to Town."
Itc Magazine.
plin Revival, "The Champion."
md— D. W. Griffith's, "The
Oancer."
md Topical Review.
nedy, "Jerry on the Job."
ster scenic.
oklyn Strarud — Eminent Auth-
Dangerous Days."
w's New York — Today: Emin-
ithors, "Partner^ of the Night."
dncsday: William Farnum,
Adventurer."
rsday: Mary McLaren, "The
to Divorce."
ay: George Walsh, "The
attan Knight."
ay: Sessue Hayakawa, "The
of Lopez."
irday: Olive Thomas, "Youth-
lly."
day: Bert Lytell, "The Right
■y-"
is* Broadway — Priscilla Dean,
Virgin of Stamboul."
fs Weekly.
i Educational,
ics of the Day.
itol-
Next Week
-Marion Davies, "April
li — John Barrymoore, "Dr.
and Mr. Hyde."
to— Robert Warwick "Jack
nd — Anita Stewart, "The
ng Sheherdess."
idway — Priscilla Dean, "The
[t ' of Stamboul."
I' Jkiyn Strand— D. W. Griffith's
Idol Dancer.
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Ilaza Theater, New York.
Jijou Theater in Brooklyn.
lourtland Theater in New
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lalace Theater in Washing-
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le Lux Theater in Utica.
ind soon in rriany other
Iters.
e Glifograph Corporation
280 Broadway
N. Y. C.
Milwaukee Neighborhood Theaters
Combine
Milwaukee — Eleven exhibitors who
own neighborhood houses have or-
ganized the Milwaukee Associated
First Run Theaters.
The officers are: President, Ernest
Langemack, Colonial; vice-president,
L. Plate, Climax; secretary, Fred.
Siegert, Regent; treasurer, M. Rice,
State. Other members are Earl
Rice, New Riviera; S. Bauer, Venus
and Atlas; Harry Berlowitz, Climax;
A. Dietz, Savoy; J. H. Silliman,
Downer and Astor; A. L. Bartlett,
Empire; F Breummer, Idle Hour;
and Joseph Schwartz owner of sev-
eral houses including the Riviera and
the Liberty.
In addition exhibitors have ar-
ranged a joint newspaper and street
car advertising campaign. The first
picture selected was "Other Men's
Shoes."
Picture Road Show for Alaska
Nome, Alaska — -Two men have
started out for the Yukon Valley
with a dog team and projection out-
fit. They will present shows in In-
dian settlements and small towns.
Furs will be acceptable where there
is no money.
Hammond House to Cost $300,000
Hammond, Ind. — The Gregory,
now in course of construction will
cost $300,000, 2,700 seats.
Fire Causes $3,000 Damage
Morgantown, Ind. — A damage
amounting to $3,000 was caused by
a fire at J. S. Knight's house.
Miles Acquires Miles Again
Detroit, Mich. — Charles H. Miles
has again acquired the Miles, built
by him ten years ago and relin-
quished two years after that. He
had to bid $500,000 to get the lease.
Miles operates the Orpheum, Regent
and Majestic, and plans the erection
of a new house at Roosevelt and
Grand River Aves, to seat 1,800.
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Mintz With Friedman
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Chicago — M. J. Mintz has resigned
his position with Select-Republic
Distributing to join Joe Friedman
at Celebrated Players.
Mintz will be in charge of the
state righting of the Gump cartoons
which Friedman controls for the
world.
Norma Heads the List
Minneapolis — In the popularity
contest now being conducted by the
Journal, Norma Talmadge heads the
list by several thousand votes.
The Ruben and Finkelstein chain
here and in St. Paul will play "The
Woman Gives." The picture opens
at the New Garrick.
Emanuel an Independent
Philadelphia — Jay Emanuel, local
manager for Realart is understood to
have plans under way for the estab-
lishing of a state right exchange.
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Levy in New York for National
Jack Levy has been appointed New
York manager of National Picture
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Atwell in Atlantic City
Ben H. Atwell of the Capitol has
recovered sufFciently from his illness
to take a rest in Atlantic City. He
writes he hopes to back on the job
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Putting It Over
Here it haiu a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the tther
felloiu knoiii hoiu you cleaned
up.
Bellingham, Wash. — The premiere
I of Paramount's "On With the
Dance" was put over with a bang
by Weyland S. Taylor, Famous
Players publicity man, working in
conjunction with Manager H. B.
Walton. The ushers were dressed
in Yama Yama costumes and two
days before the showing two of the
girls dressed in their costumes were
sent around the city distributing
blotters advertising the show. Also
a bunch of them were bundled into
an automobile and driven all over
town. Several stores placed stickers
advertising the picture on their par-
'cels for several days beforehand.
' The lobby was dressed up with
streamers, colored lights, and bright
colored rubber balloons to represent
a cabaret, and the prologue was the
hit of the whole thing. In a totally
dark house a deep red glow appeared
from the mouths of two huge urns
placed at either side of the stage
and flames leaped up and played
above them. These flames were
really strips of colored silk blown
up by electric fans. Then the music
of the dance began and a girl dressed
in a ballet costume like that worn
by Mae Murray in the picture did a
solo dance. As she glided off the
curtain parted and the picture began.
Churches Offer Sunday Shows
Buffalo, N. Y. — Local exhibitors
must now contend with opposition
from the churches as to Sunday per-
formances. The East Presbyterian
and Calvary Churches have pre-
sented pictures on the Sabbath and
others are expected to follow.
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PIONEER FILM CORP.
Announces
That it has in preparation a production
entitled
"WHAT WOMEN WANT"
With Louise Huff
All Rights Protected
Peggy to Produce Abroad
Los Angeles — Peggy Hyland's
next Samuelson photodrama, "De-
sert Dreamers," is to be filmed in
Egypt under the direction of Fred
Leroy Granville. This became
known when it was learned that
passports have been issued for Gran-
ville and his entire producing unit.
'J'he actual start from the G. B.
Samuelson studios at Universal City
will be made early in April. The
first destination will be Worton Hall,
Samuelson's studio at Ilcworth, Eng-
land, where the expedition will be
equipped.
Deny Studio Rumor
International Film, produce
Cosmopolitan Prod, officially
that they have acquired the Pa
Studios at Fort Lee.
New Firm Chartered
Boston, Mass. — The Educa
Projector Corp. has been cha
with a capital stock of $400,000.'
erick H. Lincoln, former pre
of the Lincoln and Parker Filil
and Jane A. Hay, incorporator:
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xAUTHORITY
L. XI. No. 83
Wednesday, March 24, 1920
Piice 5 Centi
Fewer from R. G.
ut 40 Productions to Be Released
r Fall Season — Specials Only
^ith all the discussion over fall
king and the volume of output
the fall season commencing Sept.
is learned that Robertson Cole
cut its present production from
0 approximately 40 for the com-
season.
ayakawa who has been relcas-
on an average of one a month
release only four during 1920-
. This arrangement becomes ef-
ve after the release of his next
f|[uction. The first of the four
consume about four months in
[making and will not be made in
country.
[ustin Farnum will make only
for the coming year as will Al-
Capellani.
w Cody will do four a year. His
release is "The Butterfly Man."
o new women stars will be an-
]iced in about two weeks. Just
many they will make is indefin-
"Chic" Sales is at work on his
for the company as are Mac
h and Edith Storey.
is absolutely definite, however,
with the release of Marjorie
beau in "The Fortune Teller" a
Hani Prod., sometime in May,
f the Robertson Cole product
be designated as "specials."
its Films of German Raider
Iternational F"ilm has just se-
|l about 2,000 feet of film shot
the deck of the German raider
;we" which sank a number of
|d vessels during the early years
le war.
.ernational will release the film
pir 500 ft, instalments as a part
International News Reel, be-
ng with the issue of March 31.
ise bi-weekly through Univer-
Whose Company Is It?
office of John D. Williams,
rical producer states that a new
any known as the John D. Wil-
Prod. formed in Albany with
tivc capital of $5,000 has noth-
0 do with the activities of the
producer.
was sugested that it might be
Williams of First National but
iins' name is James D. not John
f
n't tip that girl.
;IE FILM MEN'S CLUB
! OF NEW YORK
"Remember in your work that genius is only unlimited patience," — Norma
Talmadge in "The Woman Gives," from the novel by Owen Johnson, a
First National Attraction. — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
STRAND
D. W. Griffith's, "The Idol Dancer," occupies the greatest promin-
ence on the Strand program this week. Throughout the run of the
picture, the Strand orchestra rendered South Sea melodies and at inter-
vals appropriate to the particular scene special selections of Hawaiian
origin were strummed on Hawaiian guitars. The latter music lent con-
siderable atmosphere to the picture.
As an introduction to the feature eight singers in Hawaiian costume
sang South Sea love songs. An exceptionally beautiful backdrop was
used in conjunction with the usual lighting effects.
The remaining numbers consisted of an overture from "Beabdil,"
Strand Topical Review, solo by Estelle Carey, Chester scenic, "Moun-
tains and Soul Kinks" and a comedy cartbon from the Bray studios.
RIALTO
The Rialto has a well balanced bill though by no means striking in the
way of showmanship. The overture "Capriccio Espagnol" gets a good
.^_^ (Continued en Page 2)
X ,j J^^KSS^SSittA
Another "Movement"
J. A. Quinn Forms New Association
for "Better Pictures"
J. A. Quinn who came out of the
west some months ago with a plan
to "clean out" the industry has
formed a new organization known
as the Motion Picture and Theatri-
cal League for Better Pictures with
himself as president, Frank Bacon
of "Lightnin," vice-president; Mrs.
Katharyn Allen, secretary; and Leo
McLaughlin, treasurer.
The new organization will "stim-
ulate the production of better pic-
tures by the force of concentrated,
organized public support of meri-
torious films and by. the discourage-
ment of untruthful advertising." The
new body is affiliated with the first
Quinn organization known as the
Motion Picture and Theatrical Co-
operative Association of the World.
The film wiseacres who were told
about the new association yesterday
smiled. That's all.
Carpentier Here
Georges Carpentier, the French
pugilist arrived in New York yes-
terday morning. He starts work for
Robertson Cole on Monday in the
East.
"U" Signs Carmel Myers
Universal has again signed Car-
mel Myers who is now appearing in
a musical comedy here in New York.
Mis Myers was at one time with
Universal but she will now be
starred.
Manners Wins "Peg" Suit
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington — The Supreme Court
has handed down a decision which
vests the motion picture rights of
"Peg o' My Heart" with the author
J. Hartley Manners.
Famous Players have a completed
version of the play ready for release
but the Supreme Court decision
gives Manners the right to restrain
exhibition of the film.
Maybe a Trip
It was reported in film circles yes-
terday that Hiram Abrams of the
United .\rtists' might leave any day
for the coast. But no information
regarding the report could be ob-
tained from Mr. Abrams' ofTice.
I advise— ADVERTISE!!
But let SOLOMON do it. he's wise.— AdTt.
Wednesday, March 24, 1920
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Do, pfd 89^
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,Loew's, Iiic 295/^
Triangle 14
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Advance Release Date
Famous Players will release "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" March 28 in-
stead of early June as first planned.
The first showing locally is at the
Rivoli beginning Sunday.
.
MARRIAGE
'A baby is the sign of true
marriage — or it should be.
Mollie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Play of True Marriage
and False
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
At Broadway Theaters
(Continued from Page 1)
hand. The Kialto Magazine contains
varied news events and gives consider-
able space to a commercial comedy-
cartoon lecture entitled "The Striking
Tire," released and duly credited to the
(Joodrich Rubber Co. The laughs went
fairly well and the warnings to tire
users seemed to be appreciated. Sascha
Fidelman, first violinist renders "Souven-
ir'' and "Mary Ellen Comes to Town,"
the feature, follows. A Chaplin revival
'The Champion" failed to go as well
with the Sunday night crowd as might
be expected.. The bill doses with the
processional march from "Lohengrin"
on the organ.
BR0.4DWAY
The audience at the Broadway at the
opening of "The Virgin of Stamboul"
seemed to be swayed by some uncer-
tainty as to how it should treat "Turk-
ish Pastimes'' the prologue to the feat-
ure. Certainly there was a good deal
of tittering over the way the folks in
Turkey enjoy themselves.
Tlie orchestra played "March Slaves"
in a very impressive manner but the
prologue coming next, failed to tide over
that feeling of semi-awe inspired by the
music until the opening shot of the tilm.
It Just didn't seem right.
'I'he picture itself held the audience
llironghout. Toward the end when the
slieik (Wallace Beery) and Pemberton
(Wlieelcr Oakman) fight, Beery is seen
staggering out of the room in wliich the
tight takes place. The impression con-
veyed is that he has killed Oakman. The
situation is a tense one bvit just at that
moment, someone in tlie avidience called
out. "Oh. lie killed him."
The overture was "11 tiuarany" followed
by Topics of the Day which came in
for its quota of laughs.
The comedy 'Lion's Claws and Kight
Fingers" Century, was funny in spots.
The audience seemed to appreciate the
antics of the kiddies in the film.
C.^PITOI^
Following an unusually successful
week throughout which the spirit of St.
Patrick's I>ay permeated the program,
the Capitol goes back to the presenta-
tion of a short opera, "Paoletta" to-
gether with the feature picture "Young
Mrs. Winthrop" and shorter subjects.
The program is opened with a reel en-
titled "In Middies and Bloomers," show-
ing scenes photographed at the Y. W.
C. A. summer camps Topics of the
nay follows and registers big as always.
Tlie Al St. .John comedy "Ship Ahoy"
has third position. The ever- popular
overture. "Raymond" goes very well.
Previous to the opera the Capitol News
liiilds the screen and concluding it is
another of Hy Mayer's Travelaughs,
•Such Is Life 'Mong Dogs.'' It con-
tains many surprises and humorous mo-
ments anil goes big. "Paoletta" is, a
spectacular costume opera and is staged
before a beautiful setting, one of Wen-
uer's works. The finale brings great
ajiplause but the whole thing runs too
long. The first of the Goldwyn-Booth
Tarkington Edgar comedies "The Teach-
er's Pet" proved much of a winner
while the feature closed the bill
RIVOLI
"ftxcuse My Dust.'' another automobile
comedy-drama with Wallace Reid in the
stellar role is the feature at the Rivoli
:iiid seems to be the right nucleus of a
catering to metropolitan audiences. The
overture is "Robespierre" and this with
its stirring Marseillaise theme appeals
strongly. A Bruce scenic "The Song
of the Paddle" offers some striking nat-
ure pictures which are shown to a pretty,
dreamy orchestral accompaniment and
nets a good hand. Alma Doria, soprana,
renders a selection from Petrella's
•lione." The Rivoli Pictorial is spirit-
"dly accompanied by the orchestra after
which Edoardo Albano, baritone, ren-
ders "Visione Veneziana'' before an at-
mospheric Venetian backdrop. The Vita-
graph comedy "Squeaks and Squawks"
follows the feature and gets over par-
ticularly well inasmuch as it burlesques
a^utomobiles evert as "Excuse My Dust"
gets thrills from them. 'Convent Bells"
on th« organ concludes the bill.
Incorporations
Albany — B. W. Films Corp. New
York City Capital, $50,000. Incor-
porators: W. W. Brooke, G. White
and A. C. Yohn, 1482 Broadway
Dover, Del— Monumental Pictures
Corp. Capital, $500,000. Incorpor-
ators: J. William Clifford, Nathan
O. Goodlea, and Charles M. Thomp-
son, Washington, D. C.
Albany — The Frolic Films, Inc.,
Manhattan. Capital, $20,000. Direc-
tors: Harry M. Strousc, Rube Bern-
stein and Charles Franklyn, 206
West 99th Street, New York. Attor-
ney, Bertram Lavy, 27 Cedar Street,
New York.
.'\lbany — Filmtitles Laboratories,
Manhattan. Capital, $2,000. Direc-
tors:. Fred E. Baer^ William C.
Herrmann, and Charles Rosenzweig,
249 Lexington Ave., New York. At-
torneys, Affenkraut & Weinberg, 63
Park Row, New York.
Albany — G. M. Anderson Enter-
prises, Manhattan. Capital, $50,000.
Directors: H. S. Hcchheimer, Harry
Cohen and Isaac Bernstein, 220 West
42nd Street, New York. Attorney,
li. S. Hcchheimer, 220 West 42nd
Street, New York.
Sacramento, Cal. — Pacific Motion
Picture Studios. Capital $100.00. Di-
rectors, W. O. Edmunds, L. C. Hutt,
Herman Lubfin, O H. Stolberg and
\V. J. Cerlett.
Trenton, N. .J. — Mercer County
Theaters Co., Capital, $25,000. Auth-
orized to take over Trent and Tay-
lor Opera house here. Incorpor-
ators; Frank V. Storrs, Walter
Reade, Saul J. Baron and Malcolm
Summer.
Albany, N. Y. — The Olympic Pic-
tures Inc., Manhattan. Capital, $50,-
000. Director: Frank V. Barns, Wil-
liam Shirden and Richard F. Weeks,
22 Nassau St., New York. Attorney,
W. J Salmon, 17 W. 42d St., New
York.
.A.Ibany, N. Y. — - Wien-Kauff
.'\musement Co., Brooklyn. Capital,
$30,000. Directors: Irving Wien,
Harry Kauff and Benjamin Kauff,
245 E. 29th St., New York City.
Attorney, B. J. Rabin, 2 Rector St.,
New York City.
Uses Film as Sermon
Los Angeles, Cal. — Rev. William
MacCormick, D. D., Dean of St.
Paul's Procathcdral, made the Gold-
wyn production, "The Street Called
Straight" the object of a sermon
recently, referring to its inspiring
quality, and also to Basil King's
novel from which the picture has
been adapted.
New Brooklyn Theater
Thomas W. Lamb, architect
preparing plans for a $250,000 the:
to be built for Levy Bros, at 1
Utrecht Ave. and 51st St., Brook
Walker Joins Pathe
Los Angeles — Harley M. Wal
sporting editor of one of the paji
here, who has been doing the gre
part of the titles for Pathe, inci
ing the Lloyd comedies after ]
1 will devote all of his time to
work for Pathe.
New Kremer Release
Victor Kremer has taken over
distribution in U. S. and Canad;
"Screen Smiles," a 500 ft. nov
film. First National Exchange
New York has purchased New \
and New Jersey and the First
tional of Boston, the New Engl
rights.
Kremer leaves on a long
shortly to the various exchanges
Baker After Artistes
.Sydney, Australia — Reginald
Baker of the Baker-Carroll c
pany will shortly go the States
while there will place under
tract a number of actors and act
ses to appear in films for Stadit
Ltd. of which company he is
second largest stockholder.
He will also buy studio equipn:
Oklahoma House to Cost $2SC
Okla. City, Okla.— A $2S(
bouse will be erected by H. C. B'
who operates the Strand.
A prophet is without
honor in his own country,
— but profits are appreci-
ated everywhere. Which
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popularity of the RIT- j
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Plan Theater for Cleveland
Cleveland, O. — Two houses will be
constructed by Dave Schumann,
Myer Fine and A. Bramer who
operate a chain here.
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lANTO, ITALY— Kxplosion Iferns
Ip upsidoduwnl Kxc-lusive pictures
I^eunardu da Vinci wliicli is over-
I by a bloH-ui> an*' taken to dry-
or repairs.
CA<iO, ILI>. — Federal as:ents seize
<f condemned impure foodstuffs —
samples for testing.
ECTEDI — Senate orders Peace
returned to President I After Sen-
ects treaty second time. Senate Sec-
brings it back to the White House
AI>AI>I>Y WASH.— A thrill that
in a new way. Western "high
r" scales giant tree in order to
ntral spar for logging.
t'POIlT NKWS, VA. — Launch
«$ of U. S. Navy. "Maryland"
warship in Fleet, is 624 feet long
ts a displacement of 33,490 tons.
LES, ITALY — Anxious to return
ir Adopted Land. Italians, who
nerica at outbreak of war to fight
ily, now clamor for passports to
States.
ENIX, ARIZ. — Overflow of dam
sns district — thousands of acres
langered as waters rush headlong
am barriers.
LIN. IKELAND — Sinn Fein de-
atiuns sweep Ireland — British use
to quell riot and seize arms at
'ein "arsenal."
■ YORK CITY' — Europe's heavy-
champion here — Georges Carpen-
Sits America for the first time as
ves on tlie "La Savoie."
o
i
day
''ri-Star in Victor Studio
tar Pictures Prod, a newly
company whose first star is
llarrymoore has leased the
Studio, on West 43rd St.
Barrymoore starts work
^liortly.
■11 Ware and Bird Millman are
<T prominent parts in R. A.
, production of "The Deep
his first for Mayflower.
ly Walthall appears in "The
id Hazard" an Allan Dwan-
wer production.
i; Duffy has left Pathe to be-
lanager of the serial depart-
'i Republic.
House Changes
Bridgeport, Conn. — Bill O'Rourko
it now the manager of the Empire.
Rochester, N. Y. — Charles Saxton
has purchased the Academy of Mu-
lic.
Savoy, Okla. — Farmer and Burrl»«
have converted their garage into •
film house.
Modesto, Cal. — William J. Voss
has bought the Star from Charlei
Reindollar.
New York. — Henry Korn has sold
the Olympia at 107th St. and Broad-
way to J. W. Brandon.
Mart, Tex. — Robb and Rawley of
Dallas have bought from Mr. and
Mrs. H. H. Keller the Queen,
Cornish, Me. — The Cornish Wel-
fare Asso. will remodel into a the-
ater, the Pendexter Bros. Store,
given to it by George W. Adam*.
Stevens Point, Wis. — The Majc«.
tic Theater Co. has taken over th«
Grand Opera House and will re-
model it, changing its name to the
Majestic.
Rex Ingram will direct "Hearts
Are Trumps," the third Drury Lane
melodrama to be filmed by Screen
Classics, Inc.
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STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
I By Maurice Le Blanc
S CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
War on Pirates
Association Formed in Brazil to Do
Away With Practice
Advices received by Emil E.
Shauer, of the foreign department
of Famous Players-Lasky tell of the
formation of an import association
in Brazil for the protection of legi-
timate dealers in that country. The
organization is known as the Junto
dc Conimercio Importador Cinema-
tographic de Brazil.
The body has as its members the
principal figures in the Brazilian
trade who are protected by a set of
regulations.
All destroyed or damaged film
must be paid for by the exhibitors
and anyone showing in his theater
film of a brand that has been stolen
forfeits his membership in the asso-
ciation and is so barred from secur-
ing other productions.
Jacobo Glucksmann, one of the
most prominent of the South Amer-
ican dealers stated yesterday that the
same idea is in effect in Argentine
where a similar body was formed
about two years ago.
Emma Dunn
Packard Library-Selwyn
Theatre
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Available at
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729 7th Ave. New York
Wednesday, March 24, 1920
Inter-Ocean Buys Tracey Prod.
Intcr-Occan has purchased for the
entire foreign market the series of
Louis Tracey Prod, now being made
for Gibraltar Pictures.
Quite some comment is being
made in view of Sidney Garrett's
connection with Arthur Beck and the
former's extensive connections in the
foreign market. Garrett has the
Deitrich-Beck films.
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Goldwyn Warns
Inflation of Production Costs a Pos-
sible Difficulty, He Says
Samuel Goldwyn, of the Goldwyn
Pictures, sailed for England yester-
day on the Mauretania. Mr. Goldwyn
did not define the purpose of his
mission. He will join Gabriel L.
Hess, and other members of the
company in London.
Mr. Goldwyn did not say how
long he will be away. His only
statement was in the form of a gen-
eral message to the industry which
has no particular bearing on the trip
abroad.
The statement for the most part
deals with the economics of motion
picture distribution, and it sounds
a note of warning to the industry
which is in substance that producers
should not allow inflated ideas of
pictures values to result in a corres-
ponding inflation of production costs.
The statement in part, says:
"A photoplay must be released at
a price that v/ill mean a profit to
an exhibitor whether he has a two
hundred seat house or a house seat-
ing over 1,000.
"There is to-day a definite attempt
to seek for a price standardization,
along a sliding scale that recognizes
the conditions of the exhibitor.
Goldwyn has employed expert sta-
tisticians to fully analyze the econ-
omics of the distribution of motion
pictures, and the results that they
will achieve will undoubtedly be of
direct benefit to those in control of
America's theaters."
Large House Planned for Detroit
Detroit, Mich. — M. A. Slepski, will
erect a 2,200 seat house at a cost
of $.300,000, on Grand River Ave.
Exploitation Tie-up
Lester Park and Edward White-
side, producers of "Empty Arms"
and the Corona Typewriter Co. have
arranged a tie-up whereby the win-
dows of that organization at 42nd
St. will have a display consisting of
the interior of a motion picture
house, with a still in which Thurs-
ton Hall and Gail Kane are seen.
There will l)e a cut-out of Willard
Bradley, author of the production,
at one side, working at a Corona
machine. Another feature will be
the scenario used.
Pioneer Changes
Minneapolis — The latest addition
to the string of Pioneer Film ex-
changes is the. Merit Film Co. of-
fices at 206 Film Exchange Bldg.
Franchise effective for Minnesota,
North and South Dakota.
Cincinnati — Pioneer Film has
opened an office here in charge of
R. E. Kerly.
The exchange is 532 Walnut St.
and is run in conjunction with the
C. C. Hite Attractions. It will serve
southern Ohio and Kentucky.
Detroit — The local Pioneer office
has moved from 53 Elizabeth St. to
302 Jos. Mack Bldg. A. W. Blank-
meyer, manager, is succeeded by Ed.
Fontaine.
I^hysical distribution in this ter-
ritory will be handled by the Minter
Lhiited Amusements.
San Diego, Cal. — Mrs. M. .A.. Large
bought Victory, formerly Come-
Again.
Sells Interest in Hutchinson Co.
Portand, Me. — Herbert W. Hutfh-
inson, general manager and secre-
tary of the Hutchinson .Amusement
Co. has sold his interest to Charles
H. Vose. Hutchinson will leave the
New Portland of which he has been
manager for four years.
Thomas Meighan and director
Hugh Ford have returned from Ha-
vana where scenes were shot for
"Civilian Clothes."
CHOICE OFFICE SPACE— For Rent
Office space in prominent film building, including ac-
commodations in film vault. Space not available for ex-
change purposes.
Write B. E. Box X c/o WID'S.
TYPHOON COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW:Y0RK, N, Y.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
64 We«t Randolph Street
Chicaro. Ill-
Gets Swedish Films
The newly formed Radiosou!
Films, Inc. has secured American
and Canadian distribution of the en-
tire product of the Swedish Bio-
graph. Victor Seastrom in "A Man
There Was" is the first of the series.
Radiosoul in addition to this plans
to produce but for the present will
concentrate on the Swedish product.
Letendre Denies Report
T. E. Letendre, representative of
Ethel Clayton in New York stated
yesterday that Ethel Clayton has not
signed with anyone as yet, denying
the report which appeared in WID'S
D.MLY on Monday that she was ex-
pected to form her own producing
company with .Arthur S. Kane in
charge of sales.
Laemmle in Charge of "U" City
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los .Angeles — Carl Laemmle has
arrived here and is now in complete
charge of Universal City.
He states that he intends remain-
ing here for several months and that
no successor to Tarkington Baker,
recently resigned general manager
will be named for the present.
STUDIO FOR RENT
Up to date equipment and
lighting. Bell & Howell and
Pathe cameras. Fine scenery.
Cornell University offers many
inducements. Terms reason-
able. Will lease for period of
six months or less.
Howard Cobb, Ithaca, N. Y.
or Local Representative:
-Arthur y. Feary,
1457 Broadway,
New York City,
Telephone 7632 Bryant.
"A
CHILD
FOR
SALE"
FOR RENT
Fully equipped Studio, In
mediate Possession. Hallmai
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 461
Phone Bryant 7498.
STUDIO .4NI> L.\BOK.\TORY
For Bent
Laboratory, also one entire an
part of another studio ful
equippeil. Direet current.
A. H. FISCHER STUDIOS,
(Formerly Thanhauser Studios
New Rochelle, N. Y
Phone New Rochelle 2277
!:
Inquiries re-
ceived last^
week front'
Exhibi-tor^'
re^ardin^
Productions
Special Pictures Corporation
H.^ Hpllman Building
Los Angeles
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IL. XI. No. 84
Thursday, March 25, 1920
Price 5 Cca«i
f)irectors to Meet
Picture Theater Members Will
Be Here for Convention
ong prominent exhibitors ex-
ed' here early next month to at-
the first meeting of directors
he National Picture Theaters,
the Selznick co-operative or-
zation — and who, doubtless will
lected as directors are:
Z. Poli, Bijou, New Haven;
; Shea, 40 Court St., Buffalo;
i Mastbaum. Stanley Booking
Phialdelphia; Louis Blumenthal,
onal, Jersey City, N. J.; Harry
idall, Washington; Jake Wells,
nial, Richmond, Va.; John P.
is, Davis Theater Bldg., Pitts-
; Spitz Renner, Dome, Youngs-
Ohio; Libson, Family, Cincin-
Charles Olsen, Isis, Indianap-
Frcd Dolle, Broadway Amuse-
Co., Louisville; Nate Ascher,
l^go; Lubliner and Trinz, Chica-
Balaban and Katz, Chicago;
Linick and Schaeffcr, Chica-
ndrcw Karzas, Woodlawn. 857
rd St., Chicago; Fitzpatrick &
roy, Chicago; Tom Saxe, Al-
ra, Milwaukee; Ruben & Finkel-
Minneapolis; Stanley W.
bers, Palace, Wichita; Hector
Pasmezoglu, St. Louis; Wm.
Is, Washington, Dallas; Ford
pgers, Olympic, Wichita Falls,
S; Wiliam Swanson, American,
Lake City and Carruthers and
ibald, Orpheum, Pocotello, Ida-
Powell To Direct Clayton
Pil Powell, director of "Polly-
' will direct Ethel Clayton for
'US Players.
Jersey Exhibitors Meet
ty-five New Jersey exhibitors
yesterday at the Astor at a
ng called by H. H. Buxbaum
mous Players.
meeting was marked by con-
ble enthusiasm and promises
e exhibitors' part of co-opera-
50 the Sunday opening ques-
Another session will be held
lorning.
m
jn't tip the girl. The night
' li h check girl in the Astor
Tilting room.
"I E FILM MEN'S CLUB
',A' OF NEW YORK
"I must forget and there is only one
"The Woman Gives," from the novel
Attraction. — Advt.
way — drugs," Norma Talmadge in
by Owen Johnson, a First National
Deal Is Off
(By Wire to WID'8 hATLV)
St. Louis — -\11 deals having to do
with the various chains and inter-
ests here are now reported oft. The
Aschers, of Chicago, were reported
interested in a deal with Koplar &
Goldman, Init this fell through, as
also a deal to take over Siever's
New Grand Central. There was an-
other reported deal in which Gold-
wyn was interested, and this was
also fallen through with Koplar &
Goldman.
The new 4,000 seat house being
built for Famous will be ready by
October 1. It will be the seconfl
largest house in this country. While
no name has been definitely deter
mined it may be called "The Missis^
sippi."
J. H. Cooper of the Wichita
Wichita, Kansas, and the Cooper at
Oklahoma City is looking over the
sights of the big city.
New Producer
The Hy-Art Pictures Co. John D.
Perry, president has signed Ruby
dc Remer and Lillian Walker.
Miss de Remer will make "The
Flash" which Perry will direct while
Lillian Walker will first do two reel
comedies and later branch out into
five reel features. Production will
be at the Hal Benedict studios in
Flushing.
John J. Livingston placed the
players with Hy-Art.
Harry Scott a Visitor
Harry Scott, manager of the De-
troit Exchange of First National is
at the .^stor. Just a visit.
Mrs. Hilliker Leaves
Mrs. Katherine Hilliker, who is
responsible for the humorous titles
in the Chester productions left yes-
terday for California to join C. L.
Chester.
Sales Meeting
Being Held by Goldwyn Relative to
Product — Some of Men Here
An important meeting of some of
the sales managers of Goldwyn Pic-
tures is now being held, .\mong
those present are George A. Hickey
of Buffalo; Arthur Lucas of Atlanta;
J. E.Flynn of Detroit; C. E. Ma-
berry of St. Louis; W. H. Jenner of
Boston, and H. A. Bandy of Cleve-
land.
It is understood that matters of
considerable importance are being
discussed, and that as a result of the
meeting a plan with reference to a
proposed cancellation of contracts
on a one picture basis had been
thrown out, and that the program as
outlined, and upon which produc-
tions had been sold originally would
be carried through to the end of the
season.
It is also understood that Goldwyn
plans to release 34 features as their
total output for the year ending in
-A. u gust.
Ross, Assistant Sales Manager
H. A. Ross is now assistant sales
manager of Famous Players. He
was formerly Detroit branch man-
ager but was brought to New York.
His successor in Detroit is C. W.
Perry.
West Heads Own Company
Hollywood — Billy West the come-
dian, has organized his own produc-
ing company and has moved to the
Reelcraft Studio where he is work-
ing on his first two reel feature, to
be titled "The .A.rtists" and to be
released by Reelcraft.
.^.11 Billy West productions will be
released on the Reelcraft program.
McKinley Starts Production
The McKinley Studios, Inc., chart-
ered in Delaware in Januarj', cap-
italization $300,000 will shortly start
work on its first production with J.
Searle Dawley directing. The stu-
dio is in the Bronx.
Adolfi to Direct Carpentier
John Adolfi will direct Georges
Carpentier in his seven reel produc-
tion for Robertson-Cole. Work will
start at Select's Fort Lee studios on
Monday. Story by Willard Mack.
Hodkinson will release in early
.\pril J. Warren Kerrigan's "The
Dream Cheater."
I advise— .\DVERTISE!!
But let SOLOMOX do it. he's wise.— Advt.
Thursday, March 25, 1920
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DAILV
Vol. XI No. 84 Thursda;, March 25, 1920 Pnce 5 CenU
Copyright 1920, Wid'i Film and Film Folk*,
I Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
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l" urer: Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-Preiident
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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at the poit office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
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Address ail communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West +4th St., New
York, N. Y.
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Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Bird. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago representatires— Willis, Eckels
and Mack, 6th Floor, Consumers Bldg.,
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked- Sale.
Famou.s Phiycrs .... 77y2 81 78
Do, pfd 88 88 88
*Goldwyn 23 23^ 23
Loew's, Inc 29 30 29^
Triangle yi' Yi Vz
United Pict. Prod. 15 15 15
World, 1st pfd 1^ ■ \V& \V%
♦Tuesday's quotations.
Rube in "Zip Comedies"
Chris. Rube in a series of six
single reel comedies will form the
first group of the "Zip Comedies" to
be sold on the state right market
by Radin Pictures.
PRIDE
A man's pride is a liability
A woman's pride is an as-
set.
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Play of Pride
Direct- d by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Charles W. Herzin-
ger will appear in ''The Heart of
Twenty" for Brentwood.
Kathlyn Williams is the latest
star to be engaged by Benjamin B.
Hampton for his all-star photoplays
of famous novels. She is now play
ing an important role in Hampton's
third Zane Grey production.
Elmer Forest has just completed
"A Change of Heart," for L. J. Gas
nier as a starring vehicle for Lew
Cody.
Sid Frnnklin of the Mayflower
Photoplay Co. has finished the
script of "Athalie," a Robert W
Chambers story. Sylvia Breamer
is to play the lead. Conrad Nagle
is to play opposite.
Jack Cooper whose latest is
"The Light Weight Lover" has just
returned to the Fox Sunshine Stu
dios after an absence of ten days
where he has been confined to his
bed with a severe attack of the flu
Director General Ward Lascelle
has completed three comedies for
Special Pictures, "Uneasy Feet,"
"I'm a Vamp," and "Any Woman."
Edgar Lewis has purchased pic
ture rights of "A Beggar in Purple,"
by Andrew Soutar.
Jack Hoxie, star of the "Light
ning" Bryce serial, will start on a
new serial about April 1, for Natonal
Film.
Bess Meredyth and Wilfred Lucas
are due to arrive in San Francisco
about April 1, after an absence of
nearly a year in Australia, where
they have been associated with
"Snowy" Baker in the production of
several features.
William Conklin is to support
Louise Glaum.
Harry Frankiln will direct Edith
Roberts in her next Universal
"Togs," a magazine story.
GAUSMAN
Carnival Week
This is Carnival Week on
Broadway. Up at the Strand
there is a perfectly good Ha-
waiian Hula on the screen,
with Hawaiian music in "The
Idol Dancer" and at the Broard-
way there is a prologue in
which a "Persian (?)" dancer
wiggles just as naturally as if
she came from Hawaii.
Incorporations
Albany, N. Y.— The William Fox
Attractions of Manhattan has in-
creased its capital stock from $10,000
to $100,000. The certificate was
hied by Saul & Rogers, general
counsel for Fox Film.
.\ugusta. Me. — Capitol Theaters,
Inc., Portland. Capital, $1,150,000.
To operate film houses. Common
stock, $150,000. Preferred stock,
$1,000,000; par value, $100; nothing
paid in. .Abraham Goodside, Frank
A. Dresser and 1. E. Vernon arc
the officers.
Baton Rouge, La. — Opelouses
Amusement Co. Capital, $60,000.
.\dolph Jacobs, president; V. A.
Sachse, vice-president and Alex
Bloomensteil, secretary and treas-
urevr.
Minmapolis, Minn. — Capitol
.\muse. Co. Capital, $50,000. S. J.
Blackmore, E. A. Blackmore and R.
N. Chafee of Duluth, directors. Will
buy, lease and operate theaters in
this state and Wisconsin
Sacramento, Cal. — Nappa Theater
and Realty Co. Capital, $50,000. In-
corporators. Vincent Aaron, G.
Kane, L. Keyes, C. T. Patterson and
.\. I. Ncwburgh.
Cohn With Allen's?
Toronto — It is understood that
the Aliens have secured Sam W. B.
Cohn to direct publicity for their
string of theaters.
Cohn was formerly with Realart
in Los .Angeles and later with C. E.
Shurtleff, Inc. producers of the Jack
London productions.
The Safety Sign
yy
''Insurance Of All Kinds"
New Exchange Opens in Clevel
Cleveland, O. — The Essenel ]
ductions De Luxe Co. has opene<
office, and will handle Essanay
issues. Loraine B. Leibtag is pi
dent of the organization
Cincinnati, O. — Thomas No
and associates bought People's
leased Opera House.
DD
A prophet is without
honor in his own country,
— but profits are appreci-
ated everywhere. Which
explains the universal
popularity of the RIT-
CHEY poster!
RITCHEY
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.ill-it sent me a dand.v siutogra
lihoti) taken in her Laurel Ca
liiinifalow with one of our tal
niaoliines recentl.v purchased
her.
RICIIARD8O:
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VictrolaN and Grafonolat
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Los .4ngreles, Calif.
"THIS la A OOLDimf TSA&"
Sir:— /
NOW ,AXD THKN A PIC-
TURE IS PRODUCED TH.4T
WINS THE UX.\NIMOUS
APPROVAL OF PRESS,
PUBLIC .\>'D EXHIBITOR.
"D.4NGEROUS D.VYS" IS
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YOU NEED IT.
DAILV
Thursday, March 25, 1920
JNDAY SHOWS
ND CENSORSHIP
ons Petition for Sunday Shows
linira, N. Y. The City Council
H-en petitioned by the Central
ited Trades and Labor Union
rinit shows on Sunday, during
that will not interfere with rel-
services. Clergymen are pro-
tandard to Play Sunday Films
be Standard, at Broadway aud
St., a legitimate house on the
)way Circuit," will play pictures
Sundays. B. K. Bimberg has
bought a half interest.
'OR RENT— 600 square feet
f office space, and the priv-
ege of use of projection
oom — Address c/o WID'S
)AILY, K-2.
REELCRAFT
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BY AN
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FEATURES
OF FUN TWO
REELS EACH
Available at
Leading Independent
Exchanges Everywhere
feelcraft Pictures Corp.
C. Cropper, Pres.
7th Ave. New York
New Title Process
Ernest Stern, the title man has
perfected a process which, it is
stated, permits the making of titles
with any type face that is desired.
Another innovation is available
for foreign prints which allows
prints of that character to retain the
same illustrated titles without mann-
ing an entirely new negative.
Emma Dunn
Packard Library-Selwyn
Theatre
STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
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Johnny Mines Big Hit
Take it from the daily press reviews, trade paper
reviews, and letters from the public sent to the theatre
where the first comedy was tested out, as published
in our various advertisements.
There doesn't seem to be a dissenting opinion.
"Torchy" Comedies Will
Supply Two Reel Demand
Old two-reel stars have graduated to the five-reel
class and big theatres find it impossible to secure a
supply.
The market is wide open for short subject as old
line distributors are giving up short reels because
salesmen slight them in favor of features.
Master Films Corporation has received numerous
letters from Independent Exchanges and are still in a
position to entertain distributing propositions from any
source and for all territories.
Send us your proposition today.
MASTER FILMS, Inc.
Charles C. Burr, Pres.
,133-135-137 W. 44th St. Bryant 6093
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Thursday, March 25, 1920
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DAIft-Y
Putting It Over
Here is h»<w * brtther exhib-
itor put his shttju over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know hoiu you cleaned
up.
Louisville, Ky. — Charles Krebs,
manager of the Cherokee believes in
making fans of those who are not,
and has started a campaign to line
up those who have never been in his
house before. Krebs defies his pat-
rons to locate ten people who have
not been in the Cherokee, offering a
ticket to each person securing such
a list. School children are making a
house-to-house canvas, thereby giv-
ing the house publicity and Krebs a
mailing list at little expense.
Piqua, O. — Potatoes were an-
nounced by Harry Kress, manager of
May's Opera House as acceptable as
admission passes at a Saturday mat-
inee, to aid the Memorial hospital
which was in need of them. In con-
junction with the showing of "True
Heart Susie," Kress advertised the
Schlager Promoted; Leaves on Trip
Sig Schlager, until now personal
press representative for J. Parker
Read, Jr. has been made special
sales representative for the Read
productions. He returned yesterday
morning from a trip through New
England and left last night for a
month's investigating tour through
the Middle West.
Lawrence A. Weingarten, former-
ly exploitation man attached to the
Los Angeles First National ex-
change is now publicity director for
Mr. Read. His headquarters are in
Los Angeles.
special matinee and children re-
sponded, many of them bringing
bags of spuds. Newspapers gave
him much space, and the hospital
authorities commended the action.
ART FILM CO.
49 West 45th St.
Animated artistic titles hand
painted illustrating nature art-
istically. Call Bryant 5856. It
means service.
THE
Glifograph Screen
No more eye strain.
No more distortions.
Any seat desirable.
Impression of the third di-
mension.
TO BE SEEN IN
Loew's New York Theater
and Roof, New York.
Plaza Theater, New York.
Bijou Theater in Brooklyn.
Courtland Theater in New
Jersey.
Palace Theater in Washing-
ton.
De Lux Theater in Utica.
And soon in many other
theaters.
The Glifograph Corporation
280 Broadway
N. Y. C.
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TO-DAY AT 4.00
A trade showing: of "The Secret
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729 7th Avenue
Room 613
New York City
NEGATIVE FOR SALE
"THE SECRET TRAP."
Featuringr little Em Gorman. 1-3
and 6 sheets slides and heralds
and all other advertising; matter.
Industrial Film Co.
729 7th Avenue
Bryant 5210
STATE RIGHT BUYERS
For your territory. A 5 reel pro-
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CHOICE OFFICE SPACE— For Rent
Office space in prominent film building, including ac-
commodations in film vault. Space not available for ex-
change purposes. Write B. E. Box X c/o WID'S.
New Universal Sales Contest
Harry M. Herman, of Universal
announces the working plan of an-
other national sales contest to be
started next month among the 26
exchanges. Details as follows:
The exchanges have been partitioned
off into five groups.
Each exchange, instead of competing
against 25 other exchanges, will compete
only against exchanges of equal pos-
sihilities.
In the first group, are Salt Lake City,
Butte, Portland. Sioux Falls, Charlotte
and Spokane.
(Jroup No 2: Denver, Seattle and
Omaha.
Croup No. 3: Indianapolis, Milwaukee,
Kansas City, San Francisco and Des
Moines.
Group No. 4: St. Louis, Chicago, Los
Angeles, Oklahoma, Minneapolis and
Pittsburgh.
Group No. Tt: Cincinnati. Detroit, Buf-
falo, Toronto, Cleveland and New
There wiil be first prize for each
ner of eacli group. The first two g
have first prize of $750 each ; the
.?1,000; the fourth and fifth, $1,750
The other $1,000 is to be competf
on a national basis; every exc
against the other. The winner gel
$1,000 which is to be divided amon
ployes not on the sales force.
The business of April. May and
will be measured against that of
uary, February and March. The li
ratio of increase determines the su
ful contestant.
FOR RENT
Fully equipped Studio, Im-
mediate Possession. Hallmark
Pictures Corp., 130 W. 46th
Phone Bryant 7498.
AMERICA'S FINEST
LABORATORY
; Located
Atop The Palisades
Oppo-site 129th Street
Palisade Film Laboratories
Paiiiadei, N. J. Mortmere 621-2
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
Earle Williams in
"When a Man Loves"
121 West Eulalia Street
« Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story
must be good"
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GEORGE ELWOOD JENI
Continuity and Special*
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner*
"Dangerous Waters*
Original for Wm. Dcsmon
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
Itvl
Inquiries re-
ceived last/
w^eek. fronx
Exhibi-tori/'
Comedy ai* t
Productions I
Special Pictures Corporation ^
H.\^ HoUman Building LosAnqeles4v,
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^AUTHORIT
XI. No. 89
Tuesday, March 30, 1920
Price 5 Cents
^changes Organize
National Body — Producers to
itinue Meeting in New York
at Hotel Knickerbocker
3y Wire to WW'S UAIIA')
ca.uo — The independent ex-
eiiien, as a result of a series of
igs have organized a company
known as the Federated Film
inges of America, Inc. with a
sed capitalization of $100,000.
rter has been applied for.
officers of the company are:
Friedman Celebrated Players,
>o, president; J. Eugene
Pearce Films. New Or-
vicet-H^residcnt; M. Chatkin,
[lidated, San Francisco, secre-
iid Sam Grand, Federal Feat-
|lm Boston, treasurer,
directors are: J. L. Friedman,
earce, M. Chatkin, Sam Grand,
arnas, Standard Film, St.
A. G. Whyte, New York and
jisterdam, Masterpiece, Phil-
a.
territorial divisions decided
re as follows:
England states to Sam
Boston; New York City and
New Jersey to A. G. Whyte,
rk; eastern Penn. and south-
. to B. Amsterdam, w. Penn.
ginia, to H. Lande, Quality
ittsburgh; Ohio Mich., and
Charnas. Cleveland; North
[Continued on Page 4)
IB|ken Blossoms" in London
fecial to WW'S DAILY)
attn, Eng.— D. W. Griffith's
:^i Blossoms" opened at the
iinira, Monday, March 15 for a
iVflcs' run.
iielmethod of presentation at-
a good deal of attention m
production was surrounded
prologue and an epilogue,
ig new to the London cin-
rs.
icture is going over in great
0"
Of' (arrar Denies Report
iiyii'aline Farrar has authorized a
' ''lit denying that either she or
' 'jegcn have signed a contract
P; 1)1- any film company, as
'^^■-
in|tip the girl. The night
itjlieck girl in the Astor
H g room.
H^ FILM MEN'S CLUB
F NEW YORK
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"I will free your father if you will assume the burden of my shame." —
Mildred Harris Chaplin in "Polly of the Storm Country," a First Nat'l
Attraction, Louis B. Mayer — made — Advt.
Some Visitors
But Whether A.l Will Be Happy Is
Interesting Question
Harry Koplar of Koplar & Gold
man is in town and Spyros Skouras
of Skouras Bros., holders of First
National franchise in St. Louis, is
also here. And the "inside" is that
there is going to be a merry party
over prices for First National pro
duct unless somcthin,g happens. By
jiolding the franchise Skouras could
fix a price for First National product
for their St. Louis theaters unless
a l)ctter price was forthcoming. And
it is possible that the Koplar-Gold
(Continued on Page 2)
R. C. in Film Club
Robcirtson-Cole Dist. Corp. has
l)ccn admitted to membership in the
F. 1. L. M. Club.
Moray Succeeds Salinger
Norman Mora}' has succeeded
Vred Salinger as branch manager for
Republic in New York.
Abrams To Coast
f>eaves To-morrow on Important
Mission
Hiram Abrams, manager of Un-
ited Artists, leaves to-morrow for
}:.os Angeles on an important mis-
sion relative to which he cared to
make no comment when seen yes-
terday.
On .\pril 5, next Monday, the first
annual meeting of the directors of
United .Artists takes place in New
York City.
Carolina Exhibitors Meet in June
Lexington, N. C. — The North Car-
olina M. P. Exhibitors' .Association
will meet at the Oceanic Hotel
Wrightsville Beach, June 25-26.
The convention is expected to be
the largest in attendance ever held.
Percy C. Wells of Wilmington is
president and H. B. Varner of Lex-
ington is secretary and treasurer.
1st Nat'l Confab
Members of the Exhibitors' Defense
Committee in Town for Import-
ant Conference
A number of the important mem-
bers of the Exhibitors' Defense Com-
mittee of First National are in town
for a series of conferences with home
office officials.
First National is keeping rather
dark just what the conferences are
about but it is understood that a
number of important matters will
be discussed.
Baker Signs Tarkington
Tarkington Baker has secured
Booth Tarkington's works for the
screen.
Baker and Tarkington are cousins.
Bramdt, Director General
Joe Brandt, has been made direc-
tor-general of National Film, suc-
ceeding Isadore Bernstein, resigned.
W. O. Hurst to Join Bennett
W. O. Hurst for the past year
supervisor of production of non-fic-
tion subjects for Famous Players-
Lasky tendered his resignation last
week, effective Saturday last, to join
Whitman Bennett as studio man-
ager. Hurst will have charge of the
old Triangle studio in Yonkers.
More Theaters for Lynch
[By fVire to fVlD'S DAILY)
Columbia, S. C. — George Warner,
owner of the Ideal and Broadway
theaters sold out his interests to the
Palmetto Enterprises, Inc., a com-
pany specially formed to operate
these two theaters. It is understood
that the Palmetto is a subsidiary for
S. A. Lynch of Atlanta.
L. T. Lester, Jr. openly announces
the sale of the Pastime theater to-
S A. Lynch.
Would Double Baltimore Taxes
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Baltimore — L'nder a bill intro-
duced in the State Senate bj- Senator
Mcintosh of Baltimore country, li-
cense tax on motion picture theaters
is doubled.
It provides a one-and-a-half
times increase for larger houses. For
houses charging five cents admission
the tax is raised to double its pres-
ent amount. For houses charging
10 cents or more the bill provides
an increase of 150 per cent. The bill
lias been referred to the committee
on finance of the Senate.
This is .Tulian if. .'Solomon's advt.
r.pt Solomon do it. Iip'-; wi<p — .\dvt.
Tuesday, March 30, 1920
Vol. XI No. 89 Tuesday. March 30, 1920 Price 5 Cents
Copyright 1920, Wid'« Film and Film Folkg,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS «nd
FILM FOLK.S. INC.
C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
urer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Business Manager.
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at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
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Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-S5SS
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Bird. Phone, Hollywood 16m.
t'hicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels
6th Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, III.
Quotations
Lait
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players 83 85% 84
do, pfd 893/s 89ys 89?^
=^^Goldwyn 22^ 22.K 23
Loews Inc 29^ 30^ 30^4
Triangle J^ !^ ^
Unit. Pict Prod IS 15 15
World, 1st pfd V/s V/s V/s
'■'.Saturday's quotations.
Siegel Promoted
Henry Siegel, will in addition to
his duties as branch manager for
Select in New York act as dis-
trict manager in the metropolitan
district.
EDUCATION
Men can be happy though
married — when they learn
the true meaning of mar-
riage.
MoUie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
The story of a man who
never learned.
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
Coast Brevities
. Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — 'Hope Loring is now
general manager of the serial and
western department on the Univer-
sal staff.
Anne Cornwall, who appeared
with Lionel Barrymore in "The Cop-
perhead," and lately featured with
Lyons and Moran in "Everything
but the Truth" is about to be signed
for a long term contract by Univer-
sal.
Norman Dawn is directing Tsuru
Aoki in "The Tokio Siren," the last
Universal feature starring the cele-
brated Japanese star, before her visit
to the Orient.
There is renewed activity at the
new Bulls-Eye Film Studios. A dark
stage is being built for the Texas
Guinan unit and two open stages for
the Billy Franey comedy unit. Jay
Hunt is directing Miss Guinan, while
George Jesks is hancjiing Franey.
In the Courts
In the suit of Essanay against
Charles Chaplin for $500,000 dam-
ages for breach of contract to make
four pictures on which the loss is
fixed at $125,000 each the Appellate
Division of the Supreme Court has
directed the plaintiff to give the par-
ticulars on which it bases its dam-
ages. The court also denied an ap-
plication by Essanay for permission
to withdraw a reply to a counter-
claim by Chaplin and to file a demur-
rer to the counterclaim on the
ground that it does not state a cause
of action.
Lee Lawson is Bull's Eye tech-
nical director. He was formerly
with Universal.
Word received from Director
Henry McRae, directing Marie Wal-
camp in her Universal serial "The
Dragon's Net" gives the information
that many episodes in this drama
have already been completed. Scenes
have been taken in Japan, China,
Formosa, in the South Seas, in the
Philippines, and a stop will be made
at Hawaii before the company re-.
turns to L'niversal City in May.
GAUSMAN.
The jury in the Supreme Court
that heard the suit of the U. S.
Printing & Engraving Co. against
Patrick A. Powers, Henry M. and
Albert A. Warner and the Warner
Pictures for a balance due on pro-
missory notes endorsed by the de-
fendants in behalf of the Warner
Pictures, returned a verdict against
the defendants for $50,000. The tes-
timony showed that if the judgment
is upheld there will be no trouble
collecting l)ecause Mr. Powers re-
cently got $250,000 in connection
with his motion picture ventures.
Gets Pathe Product
M. R. Ramirez Torres of the Se
lection Film Service, has closed con-
tracts for the rights to all Pathe
productions of 1920 and 1921 in
('ul)a, Porto Rico, and San Domingo.
Bartlett to Aid Production
Randolph Bartlett has been trans
ferred to the production department
l)v Selznick, with whom he had been
connected in an executive capacity in
the New York office.
Supreme Court Justice Gavegan
has reserved decision in the suit of
the Star Company against Vitagraph
over the right to film a new series
of Wallingford stories. William A.
DeFord for the plaintiff contended
that the plaintiff purchased the en-
tire motion picture rights to the
Wallingford name from Cohan &
Harris but former Justice Samuel
Seabury for Vitagraph urgued that
the proposed films will not infringe
on any of the plaintiffs rights. He
said that to grant the injunction
would tie up George Randolph Ches-
ter for life to his former employee.
He cited the "Mutt and Jeff" case
in support of his argument. In that
case the courts ruled that Bud Fisher
could sell his own creations else-
where after leaving the Hearst em-
ployment.
LABORATORY AVAILABLE
After July 15th, 1920
Adjoining Lincoln Studio
Palisades, New Jersey
Write or Phone for Particulars
E.K.LINCOLN
110 West 40th St., New York, N. Y.
Bryant 5307
Some Visitors
(Continued from Page 1)
man crowd may bring this abou
A St.. Louis report is to the e
that the Koplar-Goldman grou
houses have formed an alliance
interests friendly to Famous I
ers.
A Famous Players ofificial s
that he did not believe an all
with Koplar and Goldman was If'
since his company would hav
own theater in operation in the
First National states officially
Frank L. Newman of the Ne\
theater, Kansas City, Mo., doe
hold the western Missouri fran
for First National. Skouras
have the entire state.
Forms Own Exchange
New Haven, Conn. — Harry 01
has left Republic to open an
pendent organization to be k
as the New Haven Film Exch
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Pathe Did Big Businessi
During Brunet Anniversary rl;
March 1 big business was doll
I'athe. Regarding the winn^^'
the $6,000 offered in prizes foi
gest sales in four territories rj
nouncement has been made all
On those nights wheJ
an exhibitor *uaes RITJiot i
CHEY posters his
j
expects him to be la^
li'o:
coming home.. She know
he will be a long tinri
counting his receipts.
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Tuesday, March 30, 1920
Cuts and Flashes
Elk Photo Plays, Inc., has cstab-
shed a publicity department with
vin,i> Mciscl at the head.
Exccl^ Pictures will release the
arry Carey Feature, "The Square-
-lodter." State Right sales will be
uiillod by Film Specials.
Ben Taggart has been signed up
ith Hy-Art Photoplay Co. as lead-
Ig- man for Rubye De Remer, First
flCturi' will be "The Flash."
George Benoit, former cameraman
th Fox is now with Lester Park
d Edward Whiteside, producers
ei "Empty .\rms" and "The Scarlet
n"-agon."
Frank Reicher director of "Emp-
Arms" and "The Scarlet Dragon,"
II address the scenario class at
lumbia Friday evening. Subject
II l>e "Practical Idealism in Photo-
ma."
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Sxchange Bldg. for New Haven
ss^ew Haven, Conn. — An eight-sto-
,j building will be started shortly on
Ijj,; site of the present Famous Play-
,„j|, exchange.
ioi^Iost of the local exchanges will
,11 housed on the upper floors it is
a!)ected, when the structure is com-
— ted.
Plummer Goes South
dbert W. Plummer, business man-
;r of Character Pictures has left
w York for Tampa, where the
™|npany is to produce its first spe-
production "The Isle of Destiny"
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New York Phone Bryant 4,530
THE
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No more eye strain.
No more distortions.
Any seat desirable.
Impression of the third di-
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TO BE SEEN IN
Loew's New York Theater
Qd Roof, New York.
Plaza Theater, New York.
Bijou Theater in Brooklyn.
Courtland Theater in New
:rsey.
Palace Theater in Washing-
)n.
De Lux Theater in Utica.
And soon in many other
leaters.
nfl I'f The Glifograph Corporation
.8el\
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apii
280 Broadway
N. Y. C.
New Pathe Star
Pathe is expected to announce a
new woman star shortly.
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REELCRAFT PICTURES CORP
R C. Cropper, Pres.
729 7th Ave. New York
Eastern Film Company
Photo Products Export Co.
Jaxon Film Corporation
Announce the opening
of their new oflBces
5th Floor, C a n d 1 e I
Bldg., 220 West 42d
Street, May 1st.
The three finest equipped
Projection Rooms
In the city
(Simplex Studio Rooms)
Under the supervision
of John F. Lyons.
Phones— Bryant 984-985
Tuesday, March 30, 1920
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Exchanges Organize
{Continued from Page 1)
nd South Carolina, Ga., Fla., Ala.,
renn., to R M. Savini, Savini Films,
\.tlanta; Del., Md., Va., D. of C, to
V. Dresner, Exhibitors' Film Ex
hange, Washington; La. and Miss,
o J. E. Pearce New Orleans; Texas
pkla., Ark., to R. D. Lewis, Lewis
pilms, Oklahoma City; Minn., North
ind South Dakota and Wise, to
lalph Wettstein, Mid-West Dist.
"o., Milwaukee; eastern Missouri to
5am Werner, United Film Service,
5t. Louis; Kan. and western Mis-
iouri ,to Al Kahn, Crescent Film
Co., Kansas City; Colo., titvf Mexi-
co, Wyo., Utah and osuthern Idaho
o Kyler, of Supreme Photoplays,
Denver; All of Canada to the Aliens;
a. and Neb., t^o A. H. Blank Enter-
)rises; Calif., Nev. Ariz, to Chatkin,
San Francisco; Ind., III., to J. L.
^riedman.
The executive affairs of the organi-
:ation will be vested in a general
nanager while a staff of salaried re-
viewers will pass on all productions
submitted.
The producers have not yet come
.o any definite conclusion as to what
;hey intend to do. Their delibera
;ions will be continued at the Hotel
cCnickerbacker New York, commenc-
ng April 1.
Robertson-Cole Plans
A. S. Kirkpatrick, vice-president
and general manager of Robertson-
Cole Distributing Corp. said yester-
day that the report appearing in
WID'S DAILY last week to the ef-
fect that Robertson-Cole would have
40 productions for next season was
inaccurate.
"As a matter of fact Robertson-
Cole docs not know at this moment
just how many productions will be
released," said Mr. Kirkpatrick.
"This is sure, however, that what-
ever productions are released will be
specials because Robertson-Cole will
handle only specials for the coming
season."
ART FILM CO.
49 West 45th St.
Animated artistic titles hand
painted illustrating nature art-
istically. Call Bryant 5856. It
means service.
The first Goldwyn-Bray Comic
vill be released April 18.
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STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE
George Loane Tucker's Production
"THE ARREST OF ARSENE LUPIN"
By Maurice Le Blanc
CELEBRATED AUTHORS SOCIETY
Room 803 Columbia Theater Tel. Bryant 1511
JACK COOPER
Featured in
Fox Sunshine Comedies
"Money Talks" "Schoolhouse Scandal"
"Virtuous Husbands" "The Yellow Dog Catcher"
"Dablin in Society" "The Heart Snatcher"
"FootHght Maids" "The Light-Weight Lover"
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts"
Watch this Space for Future Announcements.
EPN EST STEPNf TITtE^STU DI0
AN INSTITOTIOI^ FOD THE^^UPLIFTOF.
ARTJN MOTION Picta RES
EDITOR AND GUTTER
OF PICTURES
ELMER J. McGOVERN
Friars' Club 9400 Bryant
Whitson Here
W. W. Whitson, one of the prom-
inent exhibitors of San Diego, Calif.
is in town on a visit. One of his
first acts was to visit Arthur S. Kane
and tell him how much he liked
Charlie Ray.
Whitson states that the West con-
tinues to hold its own in the matter
or effective film presentations.
New Company Formed on Coast
Los Angeles — Youngdeer Prod, is
the name of a newly formed com-
pany. The officers are J. P. Willis,
president; Airs. Emily Dow, vice-
president and James Youngdeer di-
rector-2:encral and treasurer.
Saenger to Move
Just to be different local Saen^l
offices are seeking new atmosphel
They want to break away from i|
picture section and establish
sorts of new precedents.
And so after .\pril 1 the compal
and W. H. Gueringer will be locaf
at 57th St. and Broadway in
automobile row. Although Gueril
cr will be in the auto row he ma||
tains that the Saenger Co. is stilll:
the picture business.
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"Vol. XII, No. 1
Thursday, April 1, 1920
Price 5 Cent!
Results of Meeting
rst National Committees Consider
"Big Six" Distribution and De-
termine Time and Place of
Convention
The special joint meeting of the
ecutive Committee and the Ex-
bitors' Defense Committee of the
ssociated First National Pictures
C, held in New York on Monday
id Tuesday of this week was fea-
red by consideration of the details
the distributing arrangement
ught by Associated Producers, or
!ig Six," decision of place and date
the 1920 annual convention, final
rvcy of the percentage allotments
termined by the statistical depart-
|ent for every independent theater
the new sul)-franchising plan and
nsideration of new producer offers.
No final action between First Na-
nal executives and representa-
|/es of the "Big Six" has been
|ken. Attorneys of the two parties
let twice during the meeting to ex-
pange terms but no decision was
finitely reached or has "Big Six"
rminated its consideration of other
J jstributing offers.
The annual convention will be held
fhe Congress Hotel Chicago, be-
nning April 26 and continuing
3roughout the week. Many promi-
!nt exhibitors outside the organi-
tion are expected to attend.
_jThe most important matter to be
ken up at the convention will be
e explanation of the details of the
w sub-franchising arrangement
hich will become effective immed-
tely afterwards. The statistical
aff is still at work on this arrange-
ent and will have all the details
ttled by convention time.
New production propositions of-
fed by independent directors, stars
d producers which have been sub-
itted to headquarters during the
St four weeks were discussed by
e Executive Committee and will be
ade public at the convention for
embership consideration.
Universal Plans Novelty Reel
A new novelty reel is planned by
liversal to be edited by Hal
Ddes, managing editor of the New
■reen Magazine. It is to include
long other things, a new slow mo-
in idea, adventure scenic and ex-
iples of trick photography. The
St release is planned for the early
rt of June.
George Terwiliger who directed
'he Sporting Duchess" for Vita-
aph is now with Metro in the
St.
Trying in vain to rouse him from his drugged sleep, she suddenly saw
the evil eyed Oriental creeping toward her. — Norma Talmadge in "The
Woman Gives," a First National Attraction. — Advt.
Crandall Back
.Special to WW'S DAILY)
Washington, D. C. — Harry. Cran-
dall, treasurer of Associated Exhibi-
tors, Inc., and owner of a string of
theaters in and about Washington,
has returned to the East after a visit
to California. While on the Coast
Mr. Crandall worked with General
Manager F. C. Quimby in the inter-
ests of Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
Jackson Signs With Fox
Arthur Jackson, author of "La La
Lucille," "Scandals of 1919" and oth-
er productions has signed to write
for Fox. "Leave It to Me," his
first vehicle for William Russell has
been completed.
Bernstein Plans Movie Ball
(Svecial to WW 8 DAILY)
Richmond, Va. — Harry Bernstein
plans a Movie Ball on April 30 or
May 1, as the principal entertainment
feature of the Virginia Exhibitors
convention on those dates.
Independent Producers
Called to Meeting in New York to
Conclude Chicago Business
Joe Brandt of National Film Corp.
has called meetings of the independ-
ent producers and exchange man-
agers to take place at the Knicker-
bocker Hotel at 2 o'clock on Thurs-
day and Friday afternoons of this
week.
The purpose is to finish the busi-
ness of the independent producers
who convened in Chicago last week
and to setle upon some definite plan
of united action.
Among those who will attend are
Lee of Gaumont, Backer of Jans,
Burston, Cohen of Hall Room Boy
comedies, Harris of Chester. Garrs-
son of Foundation, Shallenberg of
.Arrow and representatives from
Warner Bros, and Schomer-Ross.
Ryan With Associated Exhibitors
Phil Ryan, formerly features sales
manager for Pathe is now connected
with Associated Exhibitors.
McAdoo and Price
May Be Out of Big Four — Unite
Artists — Says Report
(Special to tVID'S DAILY)
Cleveland, Ohio — "The Big Fou
will be no bigger," says the Plai
Dealer, adding "The Big Four, Picl«
ford, Chaplin, GrifTith, Fairbank
combination, is going into its sccon
year no bigger than it was a yea
ago. The reverse perhaps, is true.
"Lack of product was the mos
series obstacle encountered by th
Big Four. Fairbanks provided tw
pictures, Griffith one and Mary Pict
ford the fourth. 'His Majesty th
American' brought in lots of mone
for United Artists but little for th
exhibitor, so the trade gossip say
and this made it more difficult to g(
big money for 'When the Clouc
Roll By.'
"Griffith's 'Broken Blossoms
hailed in the big cities as the pi(
ture of the year was bought fc
$225,000 from Artcraft.
"They just got by with it finai
cially. The exhibitor didn't at al
Then came 'Pollyanna' and the sho
hounds were soaked all the tra
fie would bear. ^
"United will gross a milion dollai
or better from it but in doing s
they have made a lot of anti big sti
propaganda which is bound to reai
on their future returns."
When shown the above report H
ram Abrams of United Artists sa:
he had nothing to say.
William G. McAdoo could not 1
reached for a statement.
United Artists' first annual dire
tors meeting occurs next Monday
New York. Hiram Abrams leav>
to-dav for the Coast.
Going Abroad
Pearl White Probably Will Mai
Several Productions in Europe
Pearl White is en route for Euro]
where she will confer with Winn
Sheehan regarding probable produ
tion activities on the other side. TI
star will return to this country fi
a brief period prior to returning
Europe to start work there. Marti
Mansfield, the Follies beauty wl
appears in the Barrymore produ
tion of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyd
accompanied Miss White.
It has not been understood^ up
this time that the Fox organjzati(
planned any foreign productions.
Who's doing TOUR PTJBLICITT?
Whv not SOLOMON, he's wise?— Ad
Thursday, April 1, J920
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M. XII No. I Thnrsday, April i, 1920 PriceS CenU
CopjTight 1920, Wid'» Film and Film Folks,
I«c. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
Mew York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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ind Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
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Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
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Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels
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Doug and Mary Married
Film folks were not particularly
iirprised to learn yesterday that
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pick-
ord had been married last Sunday
n Los Angeles.
UNREASONABLE
"Love me forever" is woman's
cry-
Why are women so unrea-
sonable ?
Mollie King
in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A Play of a Woman Who
Was not Unreasonable
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
J. A. Berst, Pres.
In the Courts
The De Luxe Pictures Corp. has
filed an injunction against the Parex
Film Corp. to restrain the defendant
from distributing any more pictures
owned by the plaintiff or from us-
ing the plaintiff's name and to di-
rect the defendant to return all the
films owned by the plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that in 1918
a distribution contract was made by
the defendant under it got 35
prints of 4 pictures, "The Street of
Seven Star," "The Inn of the Blue
Moon," "Wild Honey," and "Twi-
light." The complaint alleges that
since Dec. 31 last, distribution by
the defendant has become demoral-
ized. The receipts have been grow-
ing smaller until finally the service
broke down completely. The plain-
tiff says that whereas in the first
five months of the contract the gross
returns from two of the four pictures
was $5,862 a month but returns for
the past 12 months have dwindled
to nothing and .since the middle of
January nothing has been received
nnd it is also alleged that in Decem-
ber and January instead of covering
the United States, the defendant has
distributed only in New York ter-
ritory. It is alleged that Wm. L.
Sherry president and general man-
agerof defendant, stated to the plain-
tiff's attorney, William Chilvers, that
the distribution service was bad but
that he was making arrangements
for outside assistance.
Too Much PubHcity
Condemnation of the practice of
"fan" papers of running fictionized
versions of picture productions prior
to release date has been made by
Peter Antonoplos, manager of the
Olympia Theater, Pittsburg, Pa., on
the ground that it cuts into the pic-
ture's business. Fans who have read
the fiction stories served in the mag-
azines, asys Antonoplos, will hesi-
tate before buying tickets to see the
]5ictures on the screen. He calls it
misdirected publicity.
His solution is to print the fiction
versions of the pictures several weeks
after erleasc date instead of before.
In this way, he figures, repeat book-
ings will be helped by such publicity.
Chambers Not With National
Stanley W. Chambers, of the Pal-
ace theater, Wichita, Kan., whose
name was mentioned as one of the
probable new directors of the Na-
tional Picture Theaters, denies that
he will be identified with the Selz-
nick organization.
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The second special feature of the
new series inaugurated by Col. W.
N. Selig will be "Kazan," the wolf-
dog story from the book of James
Oliver Curwood. The company will
go to Alaska for locations.
Benjamin B. Hampton, who is
making special photoplay produc-
tions of the works of a group of
America's most famous novelists,
now has authors on his list, and con-
trol film rights of their works. This
gives Hampton 254 novels, and 481
short stories.
Roland Lee has been placed under
a long-term contract by Thomas H.
Ince.
An elaborate duplication of the
New York Winter Garden, has been
constructed at the Brunton Studios
for Betty Compson's initial produc-
tion with her own company, now be-
ing directed by Arthur Rosson.
Ruth Stonehouse who has just
completed an engagement with the
Metro and who is playing the lead
in "The Hope," has been re-engaged
by Metro to be featured in "Parlor,
Bedroom and Bath."
Bob Gray, formerly with Lasky,
later director of the Shorty Hamil-
ton comedies, and also of the Judge
Brown juvenile stories, is directing
the initial production of the Ameri-
can Lifeograph Co. of Portland,
Ore.
Harry Wulpe has rejoined the con.
tinuity stafif of National Film.
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Vol. XII, No.
Friday, April 2, 1920
Price 5 Cer
Brady Challenges
(Spcl Cable to WIDSt
Offers to Prove to English No Dis-
crimination Exists Over Films
London, Eng. — William A. Brady,
who arrived here recently has for
his purpose a better understanding
between film interests here and in
America.
The English film men have revived
the charge of discrimination against
their product with the result that
Brady has issued a challenge. He
states he will produce English films
right in London and exhibit them
in all American theaters.
Adolph Zukor expects to see lo-
cal production get under way by the
first of May. There is a good deal
of -talk prevalent that he will do big
things in the film game here.
ALICO.\TE.
Plan New Combine
Independent Producers Will Prob-
ably Unite in One Big Unit
j The independent producers as-
sembled at the Knickerbocker yes-
terday reached the point in their dis-
cussions where it was quite certain
Lthat % new producing alliance would
be organized.
The meeting which was attended
by 16 producers was cloaked in sec-
jrecy but after the first day's session,
Ijoe Brandt who figured rather prom-
inently in the discussions stated that
the producers would in all likelihood
combine for mutual protection and
that they would entertain all quar-
ters offers for distribution of their
product. Brandt stated that the for-
imation of the independent exchange-
gmen in Chicago the early part of the
iweek had no particular bearing on
ithe matter and that the producers
iwere in the market for offers for
idistribution from anybody.
1 While a list of those producers
ipresent was refused, Louis Burston
gwas seen after the meeting. He
istated that the new serial combine
Jwhich he had perfected a short time
iago had a very direct bearing on
ithe discussions now under way. He
iintimated that the friat producers
f he represented wi ged in
the new alliance.
jlpickford in "The Duchess of Suds"
|[ The name of the forthcoming
ifcflary Pickford production to follow
irPollyanna" through United Artists
trill be "The Duchess of Suds."
"The Duches of Suds" is based
pon '"Op O' Me Thumb."
Baker Signs Williams?
It was reported yesterday that
Tarkington Baker had signed Bert
Williams, the colored comedian, for
a series of two reel comedies.
"U" Purchases "Lucille"'
Universal has purchased "La La
Lucille" which will be used for Ly-
ons and Moran. It will be their
second five reeler.
Curtis Co. Meets
There was a meeting of the Cath-
rine Curtis Corp. board of direc-
tors held yesterday. A number of
important matters were discussed.
' Missouri Boimd
An outgoing train yesterday car-
ried a delegation of Missouri film
men. Those thai went on one train
were:
Richards and Flynn, Spyros Skou-
ras, Frank L. Newman and "Bill"'
Sievers.
McAdoo Retires
As General Counsel and Advisor of Unite
Artists "Big Four"— Oscar A. Price
Will Not Talk
(Copyright 1920, by WID'S DAILY)
AVilliam Gibbs McAdoo, of McAdoo, Cotton and Frankli
has retired as general counsel of the United Artists, — Dougl
Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and David VVa
Griffith. Mr. McAdoo will not discuss the matter. This, b
cause of the ethics of his profession regarding the status
client and counsel.
It is not known what effect this will have upon Oscar
Price, president of United Artists who is director of the cc
poration and who is supposed to be very close to AVilliam
McAdoo.
"I have come back to ask you to f o rgive me and to tell you that I love
you,"— Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country," a'First
National attraction, Louis B. Mayer- made. — Advt.
Mr. Price yesterday said he hi
nothing to say either with referen
to the McAdoo retirement or hi)
self.
In yesterday's issue of WIE
DAILY was a special dispatch frc
Cleveland captioned "McAdoo a
Price May Be Out of Big Four
United Artists— Says Report." O
ing to a printer's error, the folio
ing important paragraph was omitt
from yesterday's report:
"William G. McAdoo is no long
with the stellar quartette, it is s:
and Oscar Price who is getting $1
000 a year as president is also c
or nearly so. W'illiani G. McAdoi
salary was $50,000 a year."
This paragraph should have i:
mediately followed the opening p:
agraph which was to the effect tl
the Big Four would be no bigg
this year than last.
Hiram Abrams, general manag
of United Artists left yesterday i
the coast.
The first annual stockholders a
directors' meetvng of United Arti;
will be held next Monday in W
mington. Del., instead of New Yo
Those expected to attend are Osc
A. Price, Dennis F. O'Brien, rep'
senting Mr. and Mrs. Doughis Fa
banks (Mary Pickford), Nathan Bi
kan representing Charlie Chap
and Albert H. T. Banzhaf, represei
ing David W'. Grifhth.
{Continued on Page 2)
To exploit that SPECIAL,
Engage SOLOMON, he's wise — Advt.
I. XII No. 2 Friday, April 2, 1920 Price 5 Cents
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"hicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels
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Warrants Expected Soon
{Special to fFlD'S DAILY)
Chicago — Warrants will be issued
ortly, it is expected, for the ar-
st of the 40 theater managers who
; charged with juggling the re-
rns of the Federal amusement tax.
LOVE
If love weren't blind, we
wpliid all remain single.
Mollie King
i in
"WOMEN
MEN FORGET"
A, Play of Blind Love
Directed by John M. Stahl
Produced by American
Cinema Corp.
Released March 21 By
United Picture Theatres
of America, Inc.
. J. A. Berst, Pres.
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Mc Adoo Retires
(Continued from Page 1} .
Some Comment
Just what is behind McAdoo's re-
signation and the possible resigna-
tion of Oscar A. Price will prob-
ably provoke considerable discus-
sion in film circles. Price is reported
to be a rather heavy stockholder in
United Artists as well as president.
There has been considerable op-
position to the selling plan of United
Artists from some exhibitors.
In view of the reports circulated
that Douglas Fairbanks and his
bride will make a tour of Europe
this summer, the question has been
raised in various circles whether or
not any productions could be ex-
pected from them if this report
proved to be a fact.
New Company Under Way
The Hy-Art Film Corp. is form-
ing a company to feature Hilda
Spong.
Studio work will start at an early
date.
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Famous Players Ball
The employees of the eastern stu-
dios of Famous Players-Lasky will
give an Eastern Studio Ball at the
Commodore, April 28.
(5oId
lures
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Ad-cut from
United Artists Corporation 's
Extensive Assortment of
Theatre Exploitation Aids
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There's Many a "Kick,"
Where You Least Expect It!
Look at this picture and ponder. Father thought
there was no more "p^P iri the old nag, but his
wayward daughter discovered that there was a
wallop left in each old hoof and she used the
one horse power battering ram in self defence.
Think farm life is dead from the neck up? No
"kicks" left in it? Oh! what a lot you've got
to learn !
See the simple life exposed get next to
Nature watch the All Star Comedy Cast tear
the veil of secrecy from the ronrvance of rural
righteousness in
HACK SENNETTS
Bt^ New FIVE- REEL Comedij Sensation
DOWN ON THE
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F. P. Again Signs Clayton
(By wire)
Los Angeles — Ethel Clayton has
)een re-engaged on a long term con-
ract by Famous Players-Lasky, as
ihe states, at a salary three times as
arge, as her present income.
She will make two pictures in New
t^ork and two in England, while the
■est of her productions will be pro-
luced on the coast.
Shanahan, Sales Manager
Wistaria Productions, Inc., have
:ppointed R. E. Shanahan as sales
nanager suceeding Jacques Kopf-
itein who has severed connections
vith the corporation.
He, together with Thomas de Vas-
ey, secretary of the company leave
or California to-morrow.
First Bessie Love
A. J. Callaghan Productions, Inc.,
tnnounce as the first vehicle for
iessie Love, "The Midlanders," by
3harles Tenncy Jackson.
Joseph de Grasse and Ida May
J'ark will direct.
Personnel of Bennett's Staff
R. E. Wortham will head the tech-
nical staff of Whitman Bennett's new
organization. Tom Griffith will be
chief cameraman, while Phyllis Dod-
son will be art director and W. O.
Hurst, business manager.
Aspermont, Tex. — Clement Guesi
purchased the Queen from W. H.
Davis, who recently took it over
from W. A. Dunwoody.
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New Series for Educational — To Be
Made By Gasnier
(By wire)
Los Angeles — Educational Films
Corp. will release a series of 13 two-
reel comedies to be produced by Jack
White and Louis J. Gasnier.
Vera Steadman, Marvel Rea, two
former Sennett girls and Lloyd Ham-
ilton wil be featured in the series.
Educational recently announced
the taking over of the C. L. Ches-
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made Sept. 27 last. Mack did nc|
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Monday's Meeting
United Artists' Directors May
Find Another Resignation
hat will follow as the result of
illiam Gibbs McAdoo retiring as
ncral counsel of United Artists,
^'lid Oscar A. Price possibly re-
ining as president, as exclusively
*^ ted in yesterday's issue of WID'S
ttMLY, caused general comment in
$1 circles yesterday.
J'o word was received up to press
ur last night from the Coast from
stars interested, nor was it pos-
ile to secure any statement from
ivid W. Griffith who is working
Mamaroneck regarding the un-
pected developments.
V\^hen the directors meet at Wil-
^ngton on Monday afternoon it
=:iuld not be surprising if in addi-
"nn to the other interesting matters
be taken up would be the resigna-
n of an important executive in
organization other than thoss
ntioned. It is not unlikely that
Price will remain with the or-
:iization as a diiector even should
resign Monday because of his
ick holdings in the corporation.
/ "ollowing the exclusive report in
publication there were many
one calls to the United offices for
-formation, but inasmuch as Mr.
^ice would not talk, and Hiram
rams and Ralph Proctor were out
town no information was avail-
le.
tfcAdoo was practically respon-
!e for the formation of the organ-
tion, meeting the other stars
ough Douglas Fairbanks. He is
d to be responsible for the general
n, as well as the financing of the
Iporation. Just what is respon-
le for his retiring is not known.
|is understood, however, that it
5 purely a voluntary and probably
uld prove a surprising matter to
stars. It would not be alto-
hcr surprising if the reason for
move is McAdoo disagreeing
h some of the policies inaugu-
Ed and carried out in the selling
! of the organization.
Jone of the directors of the cor-
ation cared to discuss the report
terday.
Another Curtis Meeting
.nother meeting of the board of
ctors of the Cathrine Curtis Corp.
iheduled for Monday or Tuesday.
She sat beside him until late into the night, watching as he slowly
recovered from the drug. — Norma Talmadge in "The Woman Gives,"
a First National attraction. — Advt.
Selznick Meeting
All of the managers of the va-
ious Select and Republic exchanges
throughout the country are arriving
to be on hand for a general meet-
ing to start on Monday. Plans for
the coming season will be discussed,
and the likelihood of closer work-
ing on the part of the several releas-
ing companies will come in for a
share of discussion. Producing and
other plans which L. J. has in mind
will also be taken up. Towards the
end of the week the National The-
rious Select and Republic exchanges
meeting-. So it will be a heavy week
for entertainment by the Selznick
executives.
Sullivan's Trip Deferred
C. Gardiner Sullivan, head of the
Ince scenario staff who is in New
York planning his trip around the
world has missed his boat. This de-
fers his trip until May and in the
interim he may return to California
and resume his script work.
Producers Combine
While nothing officially has been
announced, it is understood that, as a
result of the deliberations gone into
by the independent producers at
the Knickerbocker, ten producers
have pooled resources while five
others were barred by the action of
the committee which conducted the
meeting. ^
The ten producers have agreed to
make 46 features, five reels each in
length, 52 reelers and 8 specials.
Louis Burston is expected to fig-
ure in the deal in some way with the
serial producers he has lined up.
Funds have been raised to finance
initial production.
New Rivoli Record
Every attendance record at the
Rivoli was smashed this week with
John Barrymore in "Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde." On Sunday 9,842 pcr-
( sons paid their way in. On Monday
; the attendance was 7,977, a new
i week-day record. On Tuesday it
jumped to 8,255 and on Wednesday
'to 8,365.
Klaw Enters Field
Forms Unit to Make Pictures — Move
Long Expected
It was generally taken for grantee
in film circles that the long awaitec
entrance into the motion picture fielc
of Marc Klaw, formerly of Klaw &
Erlanger, had arrived when it becam<
known that a new company, Man
Klaw, Inc., had been formed in Al
bany to deal in the motion pictur<
business generally.
The company was incorporated a
a nominal sum, $30,000, and the in
corporators given were Marc Klaw
Joseph Klaw who is Marc's son an<
Alonzo Klaw.
Dittenhoefer and Fischel, attor
neys for Klaw, incorporated thi
company but at their offices it wa:
stated that al! statements must com(
from Klaw himself.
Klaw could not be reached at hi:
office and in his absence no on<
cared to comment on the new com
pany.
Sherry Says Suit Is Ended
William L. Sherrj% of the Pare?
Film Corp. states the suit brough
against his company by the De Lux<
Pictures Corp. had been settled an(
discontinued on March 26.
Licenses for Operators
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — A bill introducee
in the Legislature by Assemblymai
Flynn provides for the licensing o
motion picture operators in cities o
the first class.
The operators of machines in
volving the use of combustible film;
used in public or private building!
or places of public assemblage shal
be subject to the determination o
a Board of Examiners to consist o
three members, one of which shal
be a city employe, one an operate
and another an employe of the oper
ator.
Foundation Moves
The Foundation Film Corp. move<
from 1600 Broadway to the Leavit
Bldg., 130 West 46th St.
M. W. Garsson, general manager
says negotiations are under way fo
the purcfiase of a new picture fo
state right distribution.
A. Hartleib has joined the technica
film department of Inter-Ocean as as
sistant manager.
The IDEA Inventor.
SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
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and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Buiiness Manager.
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Do, pfd 90^ 91 91
Goldwyn 24 24 24
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The above are Thursday's quotations.
The market is closed until Monday morn-
ing on account of the Easter holiday.
Not in Benedict Plant
The Hy-Art Film Corp. has not
leased the Hal Benedict plant in
College Point as stated.
The Vivian Martin company, Jack
Noble directing, occupies one stage
but the other is free.
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MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC.,
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GRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912.
Of "WID'S DAILY," published daily at
New York, N. Y., for April 1, 1920.
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Before me, a notary public, in and for
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been duly sworn according to law, deposes
and .';ays that he is the Managing Editor of
the "WID'S DAILY," and that the following
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a true statement of the ownership, manage-
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etc.. of the aforesaid publication for the
date shown in the above caption', required
by the Act of August 24th, 1912, embodied in
section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations,
printed on the reverse of this form, to wit:
1. That the names and addresses of the
"uhlisher, editor, managing editor, and busi-
ness managers are:
Publisher, "Wid's Films & Film Folk,"
Inc., 71 West 44th St., New York, N. Y.;
Editor Joseph Dannenberg, 71 West 44th St.,
New York. N. Y. ; Managing Editor, Joseph
Dannenberg, 71 West 44th St., New York,
N. Y. ; Business Manager, John W. Ali-
coate, 71 West 44th St., New York, N. Y.
2. That the owners are: "Wid's Films &
Film Folk," Inc., 71 West 44th St., New.
York, N. Y.; F. C. ("Wid") Gunning, 71
West 44th St., New York N. Y. ; John W.
Alicoate, 71 West 44th St.. New York, N. Y.;
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O. ; F. J. Seng, 1450 Dayton St.., Chicago,
111.; Joseph Dannenberg, 71 West 44th St.,
New "York, N. Y.; Joe Brandt, 1600 R'way,
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or corporation for whom such trustee is
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circumstances and conditions under which
stockholders and security holders who do not
appear upon the books of the company as
trustees, hold stock and securities in a ca-
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to paid subscribers during the six months
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31st day of March, 1920. (Seal) Harry
Frank. (My commission expires March
30th, 1922.)
More Millions
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Clyde Corp. is the
name of a $2,200,000 film company
just chartered here by'the usual rep-
resentatives of the Corp>.,. ation
1 rust Co.
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Saturday, April 3, 1
PatkeNe^
No. :i~,
P.VKIS, FR.VNCE.— Poilus vs. Tom
Paul Desclianel, new French Presi
greets the football teams ol FrencliJ
British armies at Pare ties Princes
.Vl.B.VNY, N. Y.— E.\iiel Five Soc
Assenibl.vmen. — After a long trial the
York Assembly unseats Socialist i
bi'rs who were duly elected by con
i-nts.
.Sjjcakfr Sweet, who led the forces
orinjf the expulsion of the Sociallsl
Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt.l'
clian\|>ioned the cause of the five m |,
WOODS HOLE, .M.-VSS.— New su
U liite Jlousc — views ot estate on
zard's Bay where President Wilsor
spend the summer months.
BERLIN, GEKM.ANY.— Dinner is si
— on "Essen" Strassel Street-kit
combat profiteerinfr by seling fo<
sreatl.v reduced prices.
The meat supply of the nation is
—A CHILD FOR SALE—
My beautiful golden-haired girl Sylvia, 4 years old, charming
disposition, health — perfect, parentage — legitimate. Reason of
sale — high cost of living.
References exchanged. Address,
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exhausted; the grreat slaughter-h^
look like deserts.
There is also a serious coal famint
posters warn people of this shoil)
many factories are rendered idle.
The demobilization of German.v
army left an army of unemployed
wake — thousands apply at emplo.-|i
oflices.
MELROSE. P.^VRK, ILL.— 160
iS':.5,000,000 damage I A terrific toi
'sweeping with unbridled fury th
the Middle West, uproots dwelling
renders thousands homeless.
B.Vl-TIMOKE, MD. — Turf season
in East — passage of favorable )b
laws is celebrated as horse racef
held on Bowie track.
AKCHAXiEL, RUSSIA.— Bless 4i
of frozen river — high church dign)
Join the people in ancient ceremon
blessing Dvina Kiver.
SACRAMENTO, C.\E.— Airplane 1k
the Rockies — accompanied b
eraman. aviator makes haz
over the Yoseniite Yalley.
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Neilan's Next
"Don't Ever Marry," the pi
that has been receiving a teas*]
vertising campaign, is announ(
Marshall Neilan's next prodi
through First National.
When an exhibitor whi|
has not been using RIT
CHEY posters has a crow
around his box-office, the
are more likely to be bi
collectors than patrons!
RfTCHEY
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Saturday, April 3, 1920
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Newspaper
Advertising Electro
Selected from the f
Big Theatre Exploitation S
Campaign Prepared by
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Bi!^ New FIVE-BEEL Comedy Sensafion
"DOWN ON THE FARM"
is a riot of rural romance and revelry — it will give
you all the benefits of a three - months summer
vacation in an hour of fast and furious fun and
thrills—
An all-star cast of Bennett Favorites including Louise Fazeiida,
Marie Prevost, Ben Turpin, Bert Roach, Harry Gribbon,
James Finlayson, Billy Armstrong, Little Johnnie, the Baby,
"Teddy," the Dog with The Human Brain, "Pepper," the Cat,
Hens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Cows, and an array of Farm
Essentials and Ornaments — not forgetting the well-known
mortgage.
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xtended Production
Mlied Film Players, of which Al
Ibert is director-general, and hith-
0 confined to the production of
(tures for export purposes only,
! decided upon a change of policy
the coming year. Twelve two-
;1 comedies, featuring Joe Barton,
io recently closed with Arthur
immerstein's "Always You," will
released on the state right market.
?"or presentation in France, there
II be five special features with
|uise M. Walker and three spe-
ll all-star pictures will be sold both
re and abroad.
kValter Henry Newman is under
ntract to direct the comedies, the
5t one of which will be released
1 April IS, the others following,
ie each month.; Alme. Walker's
5t release is scheduled for May,
d ithere is a special dealing with
pfiteering, set for May 15. Work
in progress at the Gene Gauntier
iidio, where work is now in prog-
3S.
Fire Damages House
Peague, Texas — A fire caused a
mage of $2,500 at the Idlewild re-
ntly. Two machines and 6,000 feet
film were destroyed, while the
ilding was damaged to the extent
$300. T. J. Preston and son own
e house, which was partially in-
red.
REELCRAFT
OFFERS
ROARS OF
LAUGHTER
A HOWLING
SUCCESS
Alice Howell
TWO REEL
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COMEDY
FEATURES
AVAILABLE AT
LEADING INDEPENDENT
EXCHANGES EVERYWHERE
REELCRAFT PICTURES CORP
R. C. Cropper, Pres.
729 7th Ave. New York
Charnas Here
Harry Charnas, of the Standard
Film Service, which operates in sev-
eral Middle Western cities, is in
town.
Hutchison in Pathe Serials
Charles Hutchison has signed with
Pathe to make four serials.
Cy Greiver a Visitor
Cy Greiver, Greiver Distributing
Corp., Chicago, is in town.
LABORATORY AVAILABLE
After June 1st, 1920, Adjoin-
ing Lincoln Studio Palisades,
New Jersey.
Write or Phone for Particu-
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and you'll learn a thing or two about the for^
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screams at the public from your billboards.
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Features Reviewed
John Barrymore in. .DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
Paramount-Artcraft Page 2
Anita Stewart in THE FIGHTING SHEPHERDESS
Mayer Prod. — First National Page 3
Emma Dunn in OLD LADY 31
Screen Classics — Metro Page 5
Sessue Hayakawa in THE BRAND OF LOPEZ
Haworth — Robertson-Cole Page 6
Frank Mayo in THE GIRL IN NUMBER 29
Universal Page 7
Olive Tell in LOVE WITHOUT QUESTION
Jans Pictures Page 9
Edith Roberts in HER FIVE FOOT HIGHNESS
Universal Page 12
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in
THE BLOOD BARRIER
Blackton Prod. — Pathe Page 13
Robert Warwick in JACK STRAW
Paramount-Artcraft Page 15
Olive Thomas in YOUTHFUL FOLLY
Selznick-Select Page 16
THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD
Robertson-Cole Page 17
SHORT REELS Page 19
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Federal Trade Commission's Investigation into activi-
ties of Saenger Amusement Co.
Broswell Prod., Inc., acquire rights to Nick Carter
stories which they will produce.
Robertson-Cole to build ten-story office building on
Seventh Ave.
Tuesday
Chicago Independent exchange men form organization
known as Federated Film Exchanges of America,
Inc.
Members of Exhibitors' Defence Committee of First
National here for conference.
Wednesday
Kansas Exhibitors' Association adopt resolutions op-
posing percentage.
Richard Rowland issues statement regarding Loew-
Metro organization for coming year.
Selznick signs William Faversham for series of pro-
ductions.
Amalgamated Exhibitors, Ltd., Montreal, secure Hall-.
mark and Pioneer franchises.
Thursday
Exhibitor's Defence Committee of First National talk
over distribution of Associated Producers. Plan
annual convention, Congress Hotel, Chicago, begin-
ning Apr. 26.
Independent Producers open two-day session at Hotel"
Knickerbocker, N. Y.
Hiram Abrams leaves for coast. Mission is secret.
Friday
William. G. McAdoo retires as counsel for United Ar-
tists. Oscar A. Price may resign.
Famous Players signs Ethel Clayton.
Independent Producers meet in New York. Plan Co-
operative organization.
Saturday
Mark Klavv forms film producing unit. Long expected as
factor in field.
Interchurch Film Corp. offers unit program to churches.
After non-theatrical distribution exclusively.
Pardoning the had is injuring the good" — Benjamin Franklin.
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DAIL.Y
Sunday, April 4, 1920
John Barrymore's Performance a Tremendous Drama in Itself Alone
John Barrymore in
"DR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR John S. Robertson
AUTHOR Robert Louis Stevenson
SCENARIO BY Clara S. Beranger
CAMERAMAN Rov Overbaugh
AS A WHOLE All action centers on masterly,
powerful and gripping characterization ren-
dered by star.
STORY Very skillful adaptation works up
steadily to dramatic climax.
DIRECTION Provided production full of con-
vincing atmosphere; has centered all action
on star with success.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS A few over-lighted scenes at start
but most of work is excellent.
CAMERA WORK Dissolves used in scenes
where star changes character could have been
more even.
STAR Gives characterization of tremendous
power that is a whole drama in itself.
SUPPORT Highly commendable
EXTERIORS London street sets have great
atmosphere.
INTERIORS Excellent
DETAIL No faults
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. .Triumph of a man's
evil self over his good self.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,355 feet
Here is a case where everything has been thrown
to the star. Whole sequences he performs alone with-
out assistance from any of his support. Then again
some of them are used, but just enough to score a
plot point effectively but quietly, and then the star
sweeps on developing in his characterization alone .an
entire drama. Such is the remarkable power of John
Barrymore's performance in the unusual dual role of
Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
It is the star's picture from the very outset, and it
is the star that makes it. Perhaps, just for this
once, are picture patrons to be glad that there is this
concentration on an individual player. It has been
the breaking of so many pictures. It is the making of
this. Barrymore's performance is a thing of fine shad-
ings and of violent emotions. In his last moments as
Hyde, when the depravity in the man has smothered
all other senses, his entire body, from top to toe, is
an ugly picture of unrestrained passions. Terrifying
facial expressions are supplemented by expressions
of the whole body. So different is this to the aes-
thetic demeanor and delicate actions of the young
Dr. Jekyll in the opening scenes. Barrymore makes
the man good to the point of being godly. Then_
comes his temptation by the wholly physical feminine
and his subsequent discovery of a chemical mixture
that will banish his finer senses and unleash the base
passions. This change is portrayed in Dr. Jekyll by
Barrymore's marvelous use of makeup and his sum-
moning and use of all the expression at his com-
mand. '
Forceful as this scene is, the .intensity becomes
doubled and trebled as the story further unfolds until
Dr. Jekyll makes the horrible discovery that his other
self, Mr. Hyde, is constantly with him. Base pas-
sions triumph. The drama of the man concludes in a
whirl of emotions. As Hyde he kills the father of the
girl he loves as Jekyll. She comes to see him and,
lest she see him and feel the effects of his ugliness,
he takes poison. The girl is told that Dr. Jekyll was
murdered by Mr. Hyde.
The production furnished the picture approaches a
state of perfection so closely that it is quite irrelevant
to quibble over a few minor technical details. The
cast that supports Barrymore, always ready when
called upon, . includes Martha Mansfield, Brandon
Hurst, Charles Lane, J. Malcolm Dunn, Cecil Clovelly,
Nita Naldi, George Stevens and Louis Wolheim.
A Box Office Attraction Par Excellence
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is one of the screen's
masterpieces and the house that shows it is in for
increased prestige. Of its drawing power there is
not the slightest doubt. The Barrymore name and
the title of the world famous work from which the pic-
ture is adapted will bring it to the attention of every
one. You will probably find among your swelled aud-
iences people who have previously stayed away from
pictures. Star and title certainly create a drawing
combination that will show in extra dollars and cents
at the bb^i office.
Despite the classic from which it is adapted, its
moral effect which is tremendous though never odious-
ly obvious, there will probably be some, including
a few petty state censor boards, that will object to the
low pitches of depravity to which the star, m his
masterly characterization, descends. But to one such
objection there will be a thousand praises offered.
And a picture would fall short of greatness if it didn't
stir up criticism among these objectionally super-sen-
sitive and professional reformers.
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Sunday, April 4, 1920
DAILV
Above the Average and Will Specially Please Star's Admirers.
Anita Stewart in
"THE FIGHTING SHEPHERDESS"
First National
DIRECTOR. Edward Jose and Millard Webb
AUTHOR Caroline Lockhart
SCENARIO BY Frank M. Dazey
CAMERAMAN Tony Gaudio
AS A WHOLE Gets off to good start that prom-
ises considerably more than they really give
you in the end.
STORY Fairly original; gives star best oppor-
tunity she has had in some time.
DIRECTION Splendid for the most part but
allows a bad slump prior to the finishing
sequence.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Very fine
STAR .... Did unusually fine bit of work ; very pretty
in close-ups.
SUPPORT Noah Beery the "good shepherd;"
, Wallace MacDonald has small part; Walter
Long and others did good work.
EXTERIORS Some very beautiful shot?
INTERIORS Not many used
DETAIL Long and unnecessary titles toward
end drag the finish.
CHARACTER Innocent shepherdess fights to
clear her name in eyes of village scandal-
mongers.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,954 feet
In "The Fighting Shepherdess," Miss Stewart is pro-
vided with a part that is nearer suited to her talents
and ability than anything she has had in quite some
time. Although she is deprived of the opportunities of
wearing beautiful gowns, the locale and atmosphere,
together with appreciable performances on the part
of the star and her supporting company, will be sure
to make a hit with audiences.
The director loses no time in pitching into the story
and keeps things going at a fairly rapid rate until
along about the second last reel when instead of fin-
ishing up logically, he sends hero back to the city
and brings on some more detail that drags the action.
This bit is a trifle annoying, inasmuch as the audience
is acquainted with all that has happened and is going
to happen, it merely being a matter of clearing matters
up among the characters involved in the story.
In the instance referred to the audience knows who
murdered "Mormon Joe," long before the murder is
revealed to the people in the picture. This is not
altogether good plot development for there is no sus-
pense left, and the complications that follow are ted-
ious. Folks are going to have it all figured out for
themselves long before the end which is a long time
coming.
Miss Stewart was splendid in her part, playing the
innocent, misjudged girl in distinct contrast with the
fiery, fighting woman who goes so far as to send
away the man she loves until she has cleared her
name before the villagers.
Because her mother had been branded as bad, it
looked as though Kate Prentice would go through
life with the stigma of her parent upon her. When
Pete MuUendore had attacked her in a fit of lustful
drunkeness in her mother's notorious roadhouse, Kate
had accepted the hospitality of Mormon Joe and for
sometime shared the shelter of his crudely improvised
home.
It was not until Kate accepted the invitation of an
easterner, Hughie, who was stopping over in town,
to attend a dance in the village, that she realized that
her relation with Mormon Joe was scandalized by
those in the village. Then Joe was killed by the jeal-
ous Pete and Kate was accused of the murder but
dismissed on account of a lack of evidence.
Kate then vowed to find the murderer of Uncle
Joe and also to clear her own name. Dying from a
wound received as the result of being mistaken for
a night prowler Pete disclosed the details of his crime
while delirious thereby clearing up the mystery and
allowing Kate to welcome her lover.
Can Stand Boosting, Particularly if Star Is Popular
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is good story material in this one, and even
better is the cast that has been selected to support
Miss Stewart. Walter Long gives a very forceful and
villainous portrayal and Noah Beery presents a
humble, kindly hearted shepherd. You can promise
them a pleasing performance on the part of the star
who is very pretty.
The production as a whole is good to look at and
while the action does not maintain the same average
of interest throughout, you will probably not hear
any serious complaints. You might use the following
lines : "If your name had been falsely slandered in
your home town would you seek a new start elsewhere
or stick and clear yourself? See what Anita Stewart
does in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' " Or, "She was
called 'The Fighting Shepherdess' because she fought
for her good name. Was it wqrth. it? See tor your-
self at the blank theater."
0K,1)ear! 0h,l)ear!7fie Critics are Shocked
Sor-day. March 21. 1920
3!d!d
DAIL.Y
Wonderful Story Excellent Stellar Performance and Extravagant Production
Loutse Glaum in
"SEX"
J. Parker Read. Jr. — Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Fred Niblo
AUTHOR C. Gardner Sullivan
SCENARIO BY C. Gardner Sullivan
CAMERAMAN Charles J. Stumar
AS A WHOLE Very lavish and rich production
containing a lot of dramatic and moral force.
STORY Very well worked out and all sequences
handled with real dramatic skill.
DIRECTION Puts the dramatic as well as the
spectacular scenes over with fine effect.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTINGS Very effective
CAMERA WORK Various scenes show skilful
camera placement.
STAR ... Role runs wide range and she handled all
phases very impressivel>
SUPPORT Shows to fine advantage
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS.. ;. . f Rich and appropriate
DETAIL ...'., Shots of players lighting and smoking
cigarettes too plentiful.
CHARACTER OF STORY . Roof garden queen
comes between husband and wife and later,
married, finds herself confronted with same
situation.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6.800 ieet
C, Gardner Sullivan conceived and developed with
his uncanny skill, a dramatic and nior.illy forceful
theme in "Sex," which also serves as a wonderful ve-.
hide for Louise Glaum. All the dramatic sequences,
and there arc many, have ht-en handled with fine effec-
tiveness both in the writing and the production of
them, and the fin.il sequences contribute a fateful touch
to the story that will make it the subject of much con-
versation; In fact "Sex" is a picture blessed with a
BIG story
The story opcn^ showing Adncnnc, a roof garden
queen, in all her artificial glory. Her philosophy is
to look after herself alone. Believing brazenly in this
selfish outlook she laughs at. the pica of the wife of
her most ardent admirer to give him up. As a result
there is a divorce. Later, however, Adriennc marries
Dick, a millionaire, and finds herself really in love with
him. And not until her successor at the roof, Daisy,
once a chorus girl whom Adricnne had tutored to
become a gold-digger, comes between her and Dick
docs she realize the utter falsity and cruelty of her
former act. Unable to hold Dick she takes passage for
Europe, and on the steamer sees her former admirer
happy in his reunion with his wife. Happiness is ^11
about her but she has none.
The very simplicity of this story is the key-note to
ils power. The placing of Adriennc in the same situa-
tion two times, only at opposite corners of the eternal
triangle, is a very forceful stroke and one which, be-
sides being responsible for tremendously effective
dr.ima, alTords Miss Glaum splendid opporiunities lu
display her emotional versatility
The picture has been very lavishly proliiced The
roof garden scenes are startling in originality and
effectiveness and the wild party in Adricnnc's home
is reckless m abandon. But Director Fred Niblo has
shown himself a master of the dramatic sequences as
well as the spectacular scenes. In fact these ire
h.indlcd to surer effect, for the spectacular oi^y is
marred several times by vulgar incident which should
never been pictured. These scenes and shots of the
players lighting and smoking cigarettes could well be
eliminated,
Irving Cummings as Dick, Peggy Pcarce as Daisy
and William Conklin and Myrtle Stcdman as'the hus-
band and wife lend exceedingly valuable assistance to
the star
Wouldn't Be Able to Keep *Em Away From This With a Small-Pox Sign
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
' "Sex" is a wonderful audience picture. The title,
star, story and production unite in making it the won-
der it is in this respect. And as far as advertising
value goes you wouldn't be able to keep the crowds
away from this if you displayed a small-pox sign over
vonr door. Naturally that title is going to draw them
in crd a few catch-lines concerning the story and the
star will serve to make it even more alluring. And
word-of-mouth advertising will do the rest.
People surely like this sort of a story dealing with
the Bro.tdway underworld. Tcli them about it by
using such reading notices as these in your copy,
".A.dricnne. the toast of Broadway, laughed and pro-
faned the bonds of matrimony but then love came to
her and her selfish philosophy boomcrangcd on her
with terrible consequences," "The sanctity of marriage
meant nothing to this selfish queen of the roof gardens
.but the day came when she was to pay !"
^'Sex" Is What You
Would Expect From Title
J. Parker Read, Jr., Photoplay in Seven Parts.
Released by Hodkinson. Story by C. Gard-
ner Sullivan. Directed by Fred Niblo. Cam-)
REVIEWED BY HELEN ROCKWELL.
** A ND I learned about women from her" — the oftquoted line of
■^ Mr. Kipling's— might have been inspired by Louise Glaum
had the famous British poet seen her in her newest photoplay "Sex."
For Louise Glaum reveals a few things about the feminine mind
and a little more, perhaps of the feminine figure. She does it in
typical moving picture vampire fashion — obviously and seductively.
It is amusing to note that C. Gardner Sullivan who is responsible for
the (story jhows more acumen and more real intelligence in his writ-
ing of the character than the star shows in her rendering of it.
Nevertheless, "Sex" is a lavish, arresting and at time startling piece
of entertainment which will serve nicely in any theatre where the
exhibitor desires to make his audience "sit up and take notice."
There is no lack of the demon rum in "Sex" and — there is no lack
of sex. The picture lives up to its title and no one can complain of
being lured in under false pretenses. It is chock full of wild scenery
of revelry, chorus girl laxities, merry intoxicants, divorces and short
skirts. Husbands openly set up chorus girl establishments and tell
their wives to go hang. Wives sit at home and brood while the dar-
lings of the Frolic give midnight suppers and dance on the tables.
One particularly wild party in the first reel is truly enlightening and
deliciously full of thrills.
A good story with an original twist accompanies the revelry. And
the logic of it is so sound, and the moral so sure that the end justi-
fies the mc.ms. But just the same the realism could be tempered to
some degree and give quite as much satisfaction in a more genteel
fashion. The settings are lavish and in harmony with the general
theme of the picture, and it is evident that expense meant not a thing
EXMIBITORS TRADE REVIEXW
VlD'g
J. rarker
"SEX."
Kead, Jr. — Seven
kinBOn.
Featuring Louise GiRum.
Reviewed by Agnes Smith.
c.\sr. '
.\dricnne Kennault Louise Glaum
.Mrs. Overman Myrtle Stedman
Daisy Hendeisot: Peggy Peaicc
l*iiilii|) OvemiMii William Conkliii
David Wnllaec living i;unnnuip;s
Directed hy Fred Niblo. Stery by C.
Gardner Siillivnn.
Anywiiy, (ho jjictnrp bns a nice, rriiiil;
title. An eplgr.immist. spf-aking of the
current trend In .irt, remarked that it in
"S5X o'clock." I And because tl.e sex inter-
est ia absolutely llie sole interest in C.
Gardner Sullivan's story, it is kind of him"
to eoilifc out. and brand it so opculy.
There is nothing especially i^lKveUinK or
daring .Tliont tlie plot. Louise Gbium pinys,
what we would term a' vampire role it
l.oiudla PirsonS hadn't told lis that Miss
Glaum doesn't want ^to be called a. vnm-
pirc. . She has the. part of :v .<-iren who
doesn't' i?ee anything unctliieal iibout break-
ijiR tip a hniiie. However, when she mar-
ries and has a lioino and husband cf her
own. she finds that her philosophy doesn't
work. And the sting of the situation
comes in the fact tnat the girl who does
the home-wrecking learned her tricks
from the reformed siren.
Ijike most of Mr. Suilivaii's stories. It is
logical, dramatic and consistently inte--
estliig. The action moves leisurely, but it
"Sex"
J. Parker Read, Jr., Seven-Reel Production
for Hodkinson Features Louise Glaum
in Unsavory Story.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
IT is difficult to believe that a screen
writer of such fine repute as C. Gardner
Sullivan could turn out as tawdry a
story as that on which the J. Parker Read,
Jr., production "Sex" is based. It is not
only tawdry, but immoral, as presented in
its seven-reel visualization, which is being
released through the W. W. Hodkinson
Corporation. Louise Glaum, the featured
member of the cast, works overtime in try-
ing to put across the salacious character
of Adrienne Renault, but compels admira-
tion in the contrast which she draws be-
tween the dancer's personality governed
by the loose instincts of her earlier life,
and the more demure requirements of de-
cent wifehood.
It is reasonable to believe that in mak-
ing the picture the director, overly anxious
to create an impression, has trusted too
much to the spectacular possibilities of the
story; for, what might be considered the
biggest blot on the picture, occurs when at
least a quarter of the first reel of the pic-
ture is consumed with the staging of a mid-
night orgie.
It was a mistake to cast Miss Glaum as a
dancer — her attempts to make good in an
art at which she is evidently a novice, are
a detriment to her otherwise clever per-
formance. Faults in the construction of
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critical excitement for ^30.000 in Gold
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DAILV
Unusual and Very Pleasing Comedy With Human Interest Touches
Emma Dunn in
"OLD LADY 31"
Screen Classics — Metro
DIRECTOR John E. Ince
AUTHOR Rocheli Crothers
SCENARIO BY June Mathis
CAMERAMAN William Beckway
AS A WHOLE Very unusual and appealing
comedy of old people with human interest
touches.
STORY Something very much out of the or-
dinary, well handled, with fine comedy values.
DIRECTION Tempo is little slow at outset but
body of action shows good treatment and
values are realized.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Nothing fancy but realistic
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Has appealing role and handles it with
fair success.
SUPPORT Henry Harmon center of good com-
edy sequences and registers them nicely.
EXTERIORS Plain and very suitable country
stuff.
INTERIORS Very appropriate
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY Aged couples ex-
periences in old ladies' home where husband
is known as "Old Lady 31"
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
other side of sixty. The opening scenes show Angie
and Captain Abe Rose forced to vacate their little
home and put all the goods under the hammer. Un-
wise speculation was the cause. Angie plans to enter
the old ladies' home while Abe is headed for the poor
farm.
In the home there are twenty-nine old ladies and
they register a number of good comedy touches in
introducing the chief members. They are all gathered
to welcome Angie. Some of them suggest that they
take Abe in as Old Lady 31 but, put to a vote, the
suggestion fails. However, when they see the tearful
parting between the old couple, it is unanimously car-
ried and so Abe is installed in the midst of thirty
"girls."
They strike a sure comedy note in referring to the
old ladies as "girls" and having certain of the leaders
take up the matter of the unconventionality of Abe's
intrusion as if he were a handsome youth coming to
live in a seminary. This comedy line proves laden
with a goodly number of possibilities, the majority
of which have been well realized.
They also work in a bit of plot when Blossy, one
of the old ladies who won't consider herself old,
kisses Abe on the cheek at his birthday party and
shocks all the other inmates. They are considering
turning Abe out in seriousness then when Angie steps
into the breech and marries Blossy off t© a long
faithful suitor.
In the end one of Abe's long since forgotten invest-
"Old Lady 31" offers something very unusual in the ments proves a small bonanza and so the couple can
way of humorous story touched up with human in- go back to their old home. Emma Dunn gets enough
terest bits. On the stage its unusualness combined sympathy from the role of Angie to make it pleasing,
with its comedy and sympathetic touches proved very Henry Harmon in the title part is the center of the
attractive and the play scored a big success. And majority of the comedy sequences and gets a lot of
these same elements make for a very enjoyable pic- quiet humor over. Clara Knott gives an exaggerated
ture, though the human note is not, perhaps, sounded picture of Blossy but her bids for laughs are sue-
as clearly as it was in the speaking version. cessful. Others are Carrie Clark Ward, Sadie Gor-
The t^nusualness of the story lies in the fact that don, Martha Mattox, May Wells, Ruby Lafayette,
it deals almost entirely with old people, people the Lawrence Underwood and Graham Pettie.
Much Offered in This to Attract More Than Average Attention
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Here's an unusual and very attractive piece of en-
tertainment property and one which, at the same time,
offers you a full quota of advertising opportunities.
In the first place the play scored such a success that
probably many of your people have either seen it
or heard about it and will be anxious to see it in its
new form. In the second Emma Dunn, who sutcess-
fuly played the role of Angie on the stage, essays
it here. In the third place it was written by Rachel
Crothers who has since risen to the front ranks of
dramatists. Her "Thirty-Nine East" and. "The Little
Journey" are well known. Miss Crothers writes for
the real public. People flock to see her plays. Use
her name and it will carry weight.
Then, of course, there are the unusual characters
with which the present work deals. All old people.
Get that over to them, at the same time bringing out
the fact that it is mainly a comedy. This certainly
ought to attract because of its vast diflference from the
usual picture. In catch lines and readers bring out
the main idea (the old man entering the ladies' home)
as humorously as possible.
DAILY
Sunday, April 4, 1920
Unsustaining and Rather Unpleasant Melo That Goes to Extremes
Sessue Hayawaka in
"THE BRAND OF LOPEZ"
Haworth — Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Joseph De Grasse
AUTHOR E. Richard Schayer
SCENARIO BY J. Grubb Alexander
CAMERAMAN Frank D. Williams
AS A WHOLE Director, star and players tried
to step on this but it remains a wild-eyed
melodrama, unsustaining because of lack of
centralized plots.
STORY Affords star sympathetic role at first
but switches into heavy and fails to please.
DIRECTION Most scenes handled very well
but put together they can't modify the unne-
cessary melodramatic extremes gone to in the
story.
PHOTOGRAPHY Satisfactory
LIGHTINGS Usual stuff meets requirements
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Gives very telling performance but
doesn't seem to fit in Spanish role.
SUPPORT Commendable
EXTERIORS Have nice atmosphere
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Picture gets title from incident quite
irrelevant to plot.
CHARACTER OF STORY Jilted matador be-
comes bandit and plans revenge on former
fiancee.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,100 feet
This one is a wild-eyed melodrama that goes to
very unconvincing story extremes and casts Haya-
kawa in a part which, though at first sympathetic,
proves to be violently "heavy" before the plot has
gone far. Nor is the story centralized sufficiently for
it to maintain interest. It has several phases and in-
cludes a number of time lapses which break up the
interest.
They begin with the star as a famous Spanish mat-
ador in love with Lola, an opera singer of noble
family. Lola carries on a flirtation with Alvarez, a
childhood sweetheart, and this so enrages Lopez that
he takes his cigarette and burns her l)ack. Immediately
afterwards he asks forgiveness and suggests that they
marry on the morrow. Lola seems to forget the cig-
arette branding right away and consents. Here is
where the picture gets its title but as the branding
scene doesn't convince and is never used again in the
story it is hard to see why.
Lola and Lopez have a civic marriage which her
mother breaks up, not wishing to have a bull-fighter
as a son-in-law. Lola consents to the annulment.
Furious, Lopez enters her apartment and attacks Al-
varez. He flees after believing he has killed him and
becomes head of an outlaw band which kidnaps Lola's
young sister, Maria, and Lopez, now thoroughly the
villain, betrays her.
A year afterwards a child is born to Maria. A
priest comes to ask Lopez to atone for his sin by mar-
rying her. Lola, married to Alvarez, has a child but
it dies. A nurse substitutes Maria's. Another skip in
time and Lopez and his band attacks Alvarez's home.
He orders Alvarez and the little boy to be shot. The
. nurse comes in and tells him the truth, that the boy
is really his. He goes out to save the child but is
mortally wounded by the patrol in search of him and
his band. He dies after the child has called him
"father."
The individual scenes of this are handled commend-
ably but the effect of the whole is neither pleasing nor
sustaining. The star plays his role with his usual
skill but neither he nor his generally capable support-
ing players are able to equip the production with any-
thing but a small interest. The support includes Flor-
ence Turner as Lola, Evelyn Ward as Maria, Syd-
ney Payne as Alvarez and Eugene Besserer as Lo-
la's mother.
The production details are generally good, an at-
tractive atmosphere being maintained in the scenes,
both interior and exterior.
Wise Audiences Will Likely Understand Title Meaning
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It may be gathered from the above relation of the
plot that "The Brand of Lopez" is a picture similar
to the dime novel type of fiction and while it is played
well and is possessed of an attractive setting, the
story is quite unable to hold the interest steadily or
to please. Of course it may be hard to secure good
vehicles for Haykawa without making him a heavy
once in a while. It seems, however, that they could
have found him a little more sympathetic role than
this one.
The star doesn't convince as a Spaniard while the
title doesn't belong with the story. The branding
trick was evidently introduced merely for its sensa-
tionalism. It isn't linked up with the action very
well and the way that they forget about it as soon
as it's over will probably cause a wise audience to
smile.
Sunday, April 4, 1920
DAIUY
Good Program Picture That Will Please Average Audience
Frank Mayo in
"THE GIRL IN NUMBER 29"
Universal
DIRECTOR Jack Ford
AUTHOR Elizabeth Jordan
SCENARIO BY Philip J. Hum
CAMERAMAN John Brown
AS A WHOLE Good program picture that
works in fair amount of suspense effectively
STORY Adaptation of Elizabeth Jordan's novel
"The Lady in the Mirror" fairly good screen
material.
DIRECTION Got in some rather original bits
that gathered interest as it went along.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Average; some good rain
. stuff.
STAR Displays quite a little athletic ability
SUPPORT Claire Anderson has an exciting time
of it as the heroine; others goods.
EXTERIORS All the story needs
INTERIORS Correct
DETAIL Some shots of Long Island show
mountains.
CHARACTER OF STORY An author's friends
play a practical joke on him to get him to
write another play.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,775 feet
This is just an amusing program feature with suf,-
ficient excitement and interest to keep it moving along
without any serious slumps. Of course, the story has
its impossibilities and absurdities if you look for them.
Without displaying actual signs of having fallen in
love with the girl, it seems strange that a fellow should
plunge head long into all sorts of traps in his effort
to protect her.
However, this angle will probably not cause any
great amount of worry nor detract from the general
appeal of the picture. The director has worked in
some pleasing mystery bits that get over very well.
For instance, he shows a door opening, then a flash
of the girl shrinking back in terror, and still another
flash of a man's feet coming through the doorway.
Without any explanation he reverts back to the main
theme, thereby creating a suspense. Of course all
these things are cleared up in due course.
After the success of his first play was assured Frank
Mayo as Laurie Devon, decided to lay off and enjoy
the profits while his co-worker, Harry HiUiard, wanted
to keep plugging for a second success but nothing
could induce Frand to work. In the mirror of his
dresser he could see the reflection of a girl whose ex-
pression denoted that she was in distress. Later Frank
discovered her at the window with a pistol raised to
her temple.
Heroic Frank, however, arrived on the scene in
time to prevent a suicide and make a date for tea.
The lady explained that she was being followed by
Ransome Shaw (Ray Ripley) and although she didn't
take Frank into her confidence, he approached Shaw
and insisted that he cease annoying the girl. But
Shaw only advised him to keep out of the affair.
In an effort to solve the mystery of "The Girl in
29" Frank invited by Shaw to a mysterious abode
where he promised he would disclose the secret. But
instead hero was made a prisoner while the villain
and his gang disappeared with the girl and finally
locked her up in an old house on Long Island with
Bull Montana guard against her capture. Frank made
his escape and followed the girl and after considerable
good fight stuff and rescue work, his friends tell him
it was all a joke to get him to work. Thereupon
Claire Anderson, "The Girl in Number 29" becomes
the leading lady of Frank's next play and also his
wife.
Play Up Surprise Finish and Talk About the Mystery Stuff
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This will make a good average program offering.
Of course there isn't anything in it to brag about.
You can promise, however, that there is a good piece
of melodrama with a surprise finish and some first
class "intrikut" manouevers.
There isn't much in the way of names to play up
although Frank Mayo is probably to be seen in coming
Universal productions and you could use his name.
Others you might mention are Harry HiUiard and
Elinor Fair, former Fox players. Catchlines could
read: "Ever play a joke on anyone? Come to the
blank theater and see what happens to Frank Mayo
in 'The Girl in Number 29' when his friends played
a joke on him." Or, "Through the reflection in his
mirror he saved the life of a girl about to commit sui-
cide. See Frank Mayo's other adventure with 'The
Girl in Number 29.' "
Announcement
To all those engaged in motion picture producing and exhibiting, announce-
ment is hereby made of the granting to DAVID WARK GRIFFITH of a
patent (No. 1334853) on methods and apparatus for projecting moving and other
pictures with color effects.
Mr. Griffith's patent, issued on March 23rd, 1920, on application of May 14,
1919 (Application serial No. 296,964) covers the following specifications:
"The process of producing colored pictures
on an opaque screen which consists of throwing
pictures by a projector onto one surface of said
screen and simultaneously illuminating the
screen with diftused colored light from a bank
of colored lights thrown onto the same surface
of the screen in a direction oblique to the stream
light from the projector."
"In an apparatus of the class described, an
opaque screen, a projector for throwing pictures
onto one surface of said screen, a bank of differ-
ently colored lights with several colors out of
the path of light from said projector and adapted
to throvv colored diffused light onto the same
surface of said screen, and means for selectively
rendering said lights active and thereby the color
of the light thrown from said bank onto said
screen."
This method of lighting was first introduced by Mr. Griffith in his production
of "Broken Blossoms" on May 13th, 1919, at Geo. M. Cohan Theatre, New
York, and in spite of the knowledge that patents were then pending, one New
York producer and one New York exhibitor deliberately attempted to copy Mr.
Griffith's invention. These and all others are hereby warned against the use of
Mr. Griffith's methods and apparatus.
Signed ALBERT L. GREY
General Manager
GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
720 Longacre Building
New York City
Sunday, April 4, 1920
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Wonderful Mystery Picture Spoiled by Trite Climax
Olive Tell in
"LOVE WITHOUT QUESTION"
Jans Pictures — State Rights
DIRECTOR B. A. Rolfe
AUTHOR Adapted from C. Wadsworth Camp's
"The Abandoned Room."
SCENARIO BY Violet Clarke
CAMERAMAN Arthur A. Thadwell
AS A WHOLE Generally intense mystery melo
but solution offered in climax is so trite that
it makes a joke of body of action.
STORY A little too much planting at the outset
but interest is well maintained and action
holds attention until explanation comes.
DIRECTION Good most of the way— has fur-
nished fine "ghost" story atmosphere.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Registers well in emotional scenes and
always makes pretty appearance.
SUPPORT Well selected
EXTERIORS Appropriate
INTERIORS Help "spooky" atmosphere
DETAIL Tempo of some scenes too slow
CHARACTER OF STORY Unravelling of mys-
tery surrounding "death" of crabbed and
wealthy old man.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,415 feet
"Love Without Question" opens interestingly and
there is immediately established an atmosphere that
for ghostliness and a sense of impending mystery
firmly grips the spectator. Following the mysterious
murder the atmosphere becomes more intense in each
successive scene and builds steadily to a certain point
where it still has the spectator in the firm grasp of
intensity. The revelation which must come with the
climax is adroitly concealed. Even the boys in the
third row will be stumped in their usual pastime of
out-guessing the action.
Of course it may be seen that the denouement of
such a well built and highly sustained picture has
the power of making or breaking. F)Ut the denoue-
ment fastened on "Love Without Question" is not of
the "making" variety. In fact it is so trite a solution
that its efifect is inclined to make a joke of the body
of the action.
The draggy scenes at the beginning could be done
away with, the over-accumulation of mystery just
prior to the climax could be cut down so that it would
sustain tlie suspense without permitting laughs of deri-
sion, but the triteness of the actual solution would
remain to leave a taste of dissatisfaction.
The story throws suspicion on various characters
for tlie murder of old Silas Blackburn. His grandson,
a tvpical villain type and even his young ward are all
under the shadow. They keep building along with
these three characters and some others who provide
a counter-interest until finally they reveal the fact
that Silas wasn't killed at all. It was his twin brother.
Silas appears again. Then disappears. The efifect his
appearing and vanishing act is laughable. He fin-
ally comes back and kills himself and then the butler
confesses to the twin brother story and of how Silas
murdered him because of an old score. He had then
disappeared causing them all to suspect that he was
the dead man.
Olive Tell is a pretty sight always and plays her
emotional scenes well. James Morrison has the part
of the grandson and handles it nicely. Ivo Dawson,
a heavy type, brings a lot of suspicion to his charac-
ter and then proves to be perfectly congenial in the
end. Others are Mario Majeroni, Charles Mackay.
Gordon Hamilton, Peggy Parr, George S. Stevens and
Floyd Buckley.
Tricks of Showmanship May Serve to Get This Over
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Most audiences are going to be pretty much dis-
appointed at the ending of this picture. They can
not help but be as its body is so intensive and sus-
taining while its climax is so trite. You might, how-
ever, make a real good go of it by running it ofif up
to the point of the solution and then stopping it and
defying your audience to guess the outcome. In this
way the disappointing efifect of the denouement will
be somewhat minimized while you will gain the ad-
vantage of the publicity that the practice of such a
stunt will bring you.
Accentuate the ghostliness of the picture by usin.T
such catch lines as: "Everyone who had slept in th •
abandoned room had perished!" "Would you slec)
in a room from which no one had come alive?" "Two
men had just met death in the haunted room but hj
stayed there through the long hours of the night."
Feature Olive Tell for she is a deserving star. The
title may attract but the original title of the boo';
was much more appropriate and suggests the proper
atmosphere.
A newspaper ile-up ihai demands
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BRINGING UP FATHER
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400 NEWSPAPERS with 12.000. 000 READERS
think so well of the" Bringing Up Father"
series as to make a big feature of
it in their columns
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want to See the famous "JlqqS"
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Sunday, March 28, 1920
Indistinctive Comedy-Drama Made from Very Ancient Idea
Edith Roberts in
"HER FIVE FOOT HIGHNESS"
Universal
DIRECTOR Harry Franklin
AUTHOR Tarkington Baker
SCENARIO BY Hal Hoadley
CAMERAMAN Roy Klaffki
AS A WHOLE Rather indistinctive attempt at
comedy-drama fashioned from old idea.
STORY Has too much plot and not enough
comedy business which is the sort of stuff that
puts pictures like this over.
DIRECTION Fair
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Nothing unusual attempted
CAMERA WORK Straight shots
STAR Looks very bright and pretty
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Western and English stuff both
satisfactory.
INTERIORS Sufficient to story
DETAIL Picture shows conventional treatment
in handling of some situations,
CHARACTER OF STORY Western girl in-
herits estate in England and goes to claim it
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,750 feet
"Her Five Foot Highness" is rather an indistinctive
attempt to make a comedy-drama from a very ancient
idea. As soon as the characters are introduced and
the author reveals the first step in his plot, practically
every subsequent step can be accounted for in the
minds of picture-goers, except a few where the author
defies conventionality and runs around in circles
which, in passing, is not as safe as taking the very
conventional steps forward.
Ellen is the leading character and she is introduced
on a western ranch l)equeathed her by her father. Of
course she is beloved by all the cowboys. The fore-
man. Slim, at a great distance, sees Ellen's lawyer
conversing with an engineer and immediately senses a
\ illainous plot. The lawyer plans selling h^llen's prop-
erty to the engineer at a low figure subsequently to g"o
fifty-fifty with him on the profits when a railroad buys
u]) the land for a new brancli. Slim frustrates the
plan.
The next step is for Ellen to receive word from
England that she has inherited an estate. Forthwith
are introduced scenes contrasting the Texas girl with
her stage-English relatives. Then the lawyer appears
with a chorus girl who, he says, is the real heir and
shows papers to prove it. Ellen selling an option on
her ])roperty to the villain departs for home. The
English notary who witnessed the option sees Ellen's
relatives and meets the chorus girl whom he doesn't
recognize as Ellen. Tliere is a general scene-shift-
ing to Texas again where tlie villain meets his just
deserts and Ellen, after refusing a proposal from one
of her English relatix es, takes advantage of her Leap
Year prerogative and proposes to Slim.
The main trou1)le with this, outside of its conven-
tionality and indistinctive treatment, is that there
is altogether too much plot. This sort of story calls
for a lot of cute business of the "Peg o' My Heart"
type when the kind-hearted ingenue is precipitated in
the nfidst of cold and forbidding relatives. They've
neglected this side of the Droduction and introduced a
Idt of uninteresting plot comjilications. 'Idiere is some
small business to be sure between Ellen and the Eng-
ish ])eo])le but not enough.
lulith Roberts is seen in the stellar role and looKS
\-ery bright and pretty. Supporting her is a large
cast including \^irginia Ware. Ogden Crane. Harold
Miller, Stanhope Wheatcroft. Kathleen Kirkham, Ru-
d(jlph Christians, Hugh Saxon, Leota Lorraine. Leon-
ard Clapham and Henry Woodward.
Will Give Mild Satisfaction if They Like This Star
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
They had a chance to make this into a very humor-
ous and appealing picture of the "Peg o' My Heart"
type but instead they burdened it with a lot of plot
twists that are generally uninteresting. The best
sequences now are the ones in which Ellen meets her
English relatives and subsequently when she insists
on using a western saddle on her riding horse instead
of the pancake saddle. This is the sort of stuflf that
should have predominated throughout the picture with
the plot running subordinate to it. But here the busi-
ness is soon forgotten and the plot turns uppermost
with all its weaknesses exposed.
The picture has nothing distinctive about it but
with its smattering of conventional sure-fire stuff
stands a fair chance of giving mild satisfaction to eas-
ily pleased audiences. If the star has a following
with your people so much the better.
Sunday, March 28, 1920
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Comprehensive Treatment of Complicated Story
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in
"THE BLOOD BARRIER"
Blackton Prod.— Pathe
DIRECTOR J. Stuart Blackton
AUTHOR Cyrus Townsend Brady
SCENARIO BY William S. Adams
AS A WHOLE Has almost enough action for
serial but surprises in manner of maintaining
coherence in view of this fact.
STORY A few weak spots but is so generally
well handled that they will be overlooked.
DIRECTION Starts off with action and keeps it
up at very good rate all the way through.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Some great double exposure
work.
STARS The best they have done in some time
SUPPORT Well selected and work in fine co-
operation.
EXTERIORS ' Fill requirements
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Nothing very wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY The jealousy of a
husband worked in with story regarding work
of alien organization.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 3,000 feet
There is a wealth of material in Cyrus Townsend
Brady's novel and director Blackton is to be credited
with handling the story in fine style. There is such
a lot of story that it is to be wondered how he man-
aged to maintain the coherence that he has. Although
there are a few convenient bits the majority of the
picture is so well made that these parts will in all
probability get by without notice.
The title may lead folks to believe that it is a
story of race but the blood barrier refers to the es-
trangement between the lovers when the girl's hus-
band is murdered supposedly by her lover.
There are really two stories in "The Blood Barrier."
On the one hand there is Eugene Solari whose main
business is being jealous of his wife and her innocent
friendship with Major Robert Trevor. And on the
other there is the scheming and plotting of one Zu
Paven and his accomplice Madame Maracheck to se-
cure from the Major the formulas for certain dyes
which he has in his possesion. The "organization"
behind the efforts of the two is the German govern-
ment.
Solari, suspicious of his wife's meetings with Major
Trevor, treats her with extreme brutality and finally
tells her that as a criminal expert he has been com-
missioned by the District Attorney to guard the Major
against an expected attempt at kidnapping by the for-
eign agents but that he will merely save him for his
own desire — to kill him.
Sylvia arrives in time to save her lover from death
at her husband's hands. Solari, however, is suddenly
shot dead mysteriously. The Major is held for the
murder. Sylvia escapes in a motor boat but is cap-
tured by Madame Maracheck and imprisoned in an
insane asylum. After several unsuccessful attempts
to secure the formulas the foreign agents are trapped
by the District Attorney and the Major is freed.
There are numerous details not included in this
brief synopsis. The entire picture is full of action and
keeps up not a great deal, but sufficient amount of
suspense and a continued interest that satisfies. The
players work in splendid cooperation that adds a zest
and reality to the story. There is less evidence of the
artistic in "The Blood Barrier" than in previous Black-
ton pictures as far as beautiful scenery and lighting
effects is concerned although there is some splendid
double exposure work. The comprehensive develop-
ment of the story, however, overcomes any other
possible shortcomings.
This Will Probably Encourage Them to See More from These Stars
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Inasmuch as the stars of "The Blood Barrier" have
not appeared to a very great advantage, their present
release will no doubt meet with even more general
approval than it would ordinarily receive. They have
more to do and do it in a much more whole-hearted
manner than in some of their more recent produc-
tions, and a supporting cast consisting of well chosen
types cooperates splendidly with the stars. Then,
too, Cyrus Townsend Brady's story is full of action
and there are some big moments that have been gotten
over in good fashion.
You can use the name of the author if you think
it worth while and in connection with it recall his
"The Island of Regeneration" which made quite a hit
several years ago with Edith Story and Antonio
Moreno. Use Commodore Blackton's name and you
can tell them that the stars appear to much better
advantage than they have in some time.
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Sunday, April 4, 1920
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Romantic Comedy Proves Best Vehicle Robert Warwick Has Had
Robert Warwick in
"JACK STRAW"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR William C. De Mille
AUTHOR W. Somerset Maugham
SCENARIO BY Olga Printzlau
CAMERAMAN Guy Wilky
AS A WHOLE Romantic comedy that stands
as about best thing Warwick has done re-
cently.
STORY Has many comedy scenes and very'
unusual romantic line of action.
DIRECTION Has registered both phases of ac-
tion very nicely ; seems to have gotten most
from story's possibilities.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Plain shots
STAR Gets over comedy stuff by affecting pleas-
ing humorous mood and puts feeling into ro-
mantic scenes.
SUPPORT Sylvia Ashton and Charles Ogle
register some genuine comedy.
EXTERIORS Very pretty California estate stuff
INTERIORS Highly appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Supposed waiter
poses as archduke and wins love of giri he
long admired.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,707 feet
"Jack Straw" may be set down as the best thing
that Robert Warwick has done since his return to the
screen and, more than this, may be set down as a
thoroughly pleasing romantic comedy. The star is
well cast in a role that calls for a light touch, a touch
that demands almost a joking interpretation. This
Warwick provides, playing the role with half a smile.
He seems to be enjoying himself immensely, and the
enjoyment that he evinces is infectious to say the
least.
In the comedy sequences of the picture Warwick is
splendidly supported Ijy Sylvia Asliton and Charles
Ogle as the new-rich Jennings. Their bits of busi-
ness and their endeavors to adapt themselves to wealth
and high station are human enough, though burlesqued
in the slightest degree, to make their every appear-
ance a signal of an outburst of laughs.
Warwick is introduced as Jack Straw, a social stud-
ent and, at first, an ice man. He falls in love with
the voice of Ethel Parker Jennings which he is accus-
tomed to hearing down the dum-waiter shaft of the
Harlem flat. Then wealth comes to the Jennings and
they transplant themselves to California, whither also
Jack Straw goes, this time disguised as a waiter. Hol-
land, a society man, induces Jack to pose as an Arch-
duke. His purpose is to fool Mrs. Jennings into pat-
ronizing him, inasmuch as she has snubbed the woman,
he loves.
Jack consents, poses as the archduke of Pomerania,
and the Jennings immediately "fall" for him. Thus
Jack is able to push his romance with Ethel and finds,
to his delight, that she has really fallen in love with
the stranger who once sent her a note in the Harlem
flat. Eventually Holland thinks the joke has gone
too far and unmasks Jack before Mrs. Jennings just
prior to the hour of a grand reception she has pre-
pared in his honor.
Jack convinces them that he must bluff the thing
through which he does successfully. Afterwards he
again presses his suit with Ethel and finds her peeved.
/He explains that she would have thought it perfectly
lovely had he been a real archduke and posed as a
waiter to be near her and so she comes around. And
eventually, as was to be expected, Jack Straw proves
the real archduke after all. The action before the
ending is well sustained, however, and the finale has
a humorous touch that is welcome.
Warwick derives further support from Carroll Mc-
Comas as his leading lady, J. Monte Dumont, Helen
Sulivan, Frances Parks, Lucient Littlefield and Rob-
ert Brower.
Should Register With Any and All Audiences
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Whatever kind of audience you cater to you will
likely find that "Jack Straw" registers a success. It
is just the sort of romantic comedy that takes and is
a thoroughly congenial vehicle for the star who fairly
revels in the various sequences.
In advertising it bring out that fact that it is an
adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's play of the
same name and also that William De Mille directed
it. Here are two names worth a good bit. Then in
addition to giving Warwick the prominence that his
work here and his position warrants, mention also
that Carroll McComas is his leading lady. She is well
known on the musical comedy stage. And also state
that Sylvia Ashton and Charles Ogle register a lot
of comedy as the newly rich couple. Both of these
players are well known through past performances in
pictures produced at the Lasky studio.
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Sunday, April 4, 1920
This One Scores as ^Very Pleasing Comedy-Drama
Olive Thomas in
"YOUTHFUL FOLLLY"
Selznick — Select
DIRECTOR Alan Crosland
AUTHOR Olive Thomas
SCENARIO BY Olive Tomas
CAMERAMAN Jules Cronjager
AS A WHOLE Despite bad start this develops
into very pleasing comedy-drama.
STORY Concocted from vintage material but
some good comedy sequences and well done
climax register it satisfactorily.
DIRECTION Has fallen down on some se-
quences particularly at first but has put im-
portant ones over.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good; very pretty in south-
ern exterior shots.
LIGHTINGS Very nice
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Registers a lot of comedy and appeal in
this one,
SUPPORT Generally very good
EXTERIORS Very pleasing southern shots
INTERIORS Very good
DETAIL Some small comedy touches don't
show skill but the important stuff gets over
well.
CHARACTER OF STORY Husband learns to
love young wife whom he married for "con-
venience."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,167 feet
"Youthful Folly," credited to the authorship of
Olive Thomas proves to be a very pleasing and at
times hilarious comedy drama, despite its bad start,
which is quite actionless and which is burdened by
subtitles of excess verbiage. Once the main line of ac-
tion is penetrated and they move Nancy from the
country estate in Virginia to New Orleans as the
wife of David Montgomery the interest picks up won-
derfully and the comedy and human interest touches
are plentiful.
David had married Nancy for convenience, merely
to stop gossip from connecting his name with Lola's,
Lola being a distant married cousin. He pays small
attention to Nancy after the marriage. They then get
in a hilarious comedy sequence when Jimsey, David's
ward, pursues Nancy demanding a kiss. He breaks
into her room, bowls over the negro mammy and then
chases her out the window. Nancy descends via the
edges on the side of the house to the room on the
next floor where her husband is attending a directors'
meeting. The directors get a little relief from busi-
ness when they see Nancy's nether extremes protrud-
ing in the window. This sequence is played fast and
registers as sure comedy.
Of course David ultimately discovers that he loves
Nancy. A well sustained climax sequence is intro-
duced when Lola's husband, jealous with rage, comes
to David's house and fires a pistol at him. Nancy
intercepts the bullet and for a time her life hangs
in the balance. When she recovers they work in some
very entertaining romantic scenes between Nancy and
David which are unusually well played.
Much of the comedy touches striven for in the
early part of the picture fail to register. While they
don't evince much skill it is probable that they would
have gotten over if the plot had made its appearance
first. Among these attempted "touches" can be enum-
erated the exceedingly old stuff with the burlesqued
minister as the central character and the inevitable
parlor "Bolshevists." Sometimes it looks as if they
had tried everything to see what would register. For
instance the race-track scene, though well enough
done ,has nothing to do with the story. It's merely
a decoration.
Olive Thomas plays very well in the role of Nancy,
getting over some good ingenue comedy and playing
her dramatic and romantic sequences with a con-
vincing show of feeling. Craufurd Kent is good as
David and Hugh Huntley and Howard Truesdell give
skilled performances. Helen Gill as Lola, an old-
fashioned "villainess," is unable to make the role's
extreme demands convincing.
Good Publicity Angles to Arouse Fan Curiosity
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is cut out of vintage material all right but You can develop a good publicity angle in the fact
at the same time they've put a lot of good stuff that Olive Thomas is credited with having written
over, enough in fact, to overshadow its faults and
make of it a very pleasing comedy-drama. Advertise
as a light subject and hint at the plot which, though
old, is attractive. Olive Thomas does her best work
in this and should attract generally. Her last picture
"Footlights and Shadows" was also a pleasing one and
this might be mentioned in the advertising.
the story of this. Fans will want to see what sort of
a vehicle a star writes for herself. Also mention the
fact that Craufurd Kent is her leading man. Kent has
played leads a long time and has been featured in
other pictures. Folks ought to know him as a very
good actor by this time and be attracted by his name.
Sunday, April 4. 1920
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DAIUY
17
Real Scenes of Shackleton's Expedition Should Interest
"THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD"
Robertson — Cole
DIRECTOR Sir Ernest Shackleton
AUTHOR The Elements
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE. . . .Unusual picturization of the trip
of the "Endurance" and Sir Ernest Shackle-
ton's explorations in the Antarctic.
STORY Fascinating tale of the daring venture
of Shackleton and his troupe into the south-
ermost extremities of the world.
DIRECTION Influenced by conditions over
which there could be no control.
PHOTOGRAPHY Considering the hardships
encountered, splendid.
LIGHTINGS Quantity of snow and ice did not
allow for much contrast; all that could be
expected under the conditions.
CAMERA WORK Wonderful! The real fea-
ture of the production from a technical point
of view.
STAR The good ship "Endurance" held up re-
markably well.
SUPPORT Crew and dogs; did all that was
required.
EXTERIORS Made up the entire offering; the
real thing, of course.
INTERIORS No such thing
DETAIL Brought the titles right up to date;
even include reference to proposed Dempsey-
Carpentier scrap
CHARACTER OF STORY Battle of the "En-
durance" with the snow and ice and return of
the expedition.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,000 feet
Under ordinary circumstances, little hope could be
held out for a scenic feature production. Here, how-
ever, is a lengthy scenic which so much that is unus-
ual, so much that is of interest attached to it that be-
yond doubt many of the fans will go to see it. There
is really no story, nor are the different shots of such
Jeauty as to hold the eye all of the time. It is simply
H picturization of the voyage of the "Endurance" into
':he South, the wrecking of the vessel, and the jour-
ney back to civilization.
Most probably, the supply of film gave out, or a
great deal of it was lost, for very few details connected
with the return of the explorers are shown. What
they have taken, however, has been shot excellently,
the handicaps considered. And it is the cameraman
that certainly deserves much credit.
At the start, the ship is seen gliding out of the
harbor of Buenos Ayres, and there are several scenes
aboard shown. There are intimate shots of the canines
and some of the men aboard, after which the scene
shifts to less comfortable quarters. As the vessel goes
further south, more ice makes its appearance. For
a while they stopped to take some of the seals and
one vicious looking animal. The cameraman followed
it right across some rocks, catching it in the act of
scratching, and getting some of the wierd expressions
on its countenance.
It is not long before the boat encounters a heavy
ice floe and begins crashing through to its ultimate
destination. The cracking of the ice as the prow of
the ship works its arduous way through furnishes an
unusual spectacle, and most unusual of all is the por-
tion looking back at it. That is a remarkable bit !
Get Them Talking About Exploration and Spring This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Any exhibitor who could get Sir Ernest Shackle-
ton, or some other member of the expedition to lec-
ture to the folks while he ran this production, could
just lean back in his chair after some preliminary ad-
vertising and count the lucre as it poured into the box
office. That, however, is not a very practical idea.
But one thing is certain — an announcement of gen-
uine pictures of Shackleton's voyage will cause them
to be curious, and once they are curious, they will make
it pay.
Should yo'U decide to run this, explain that it is not
the usual sort of a feature— that there is really no
plot— that it is just a series of scenes of the daring
journey into the southland, about which they all know.
Play on the fame of the expedition and accent the
fact that it is the real stuff — get them to believe it !
If you run a neighborhood house you can conven-
iently put this in beside some weak and short feature,
and offer them a double attraction. Judicious cutting
would make it worth while. In addition to your
usual advertising, it might not be at all a bad idea
to place a few sleds and hounds outside of your house
— get men in explorers' uniforms to parade about with
dog teams. Set them talking "abmit exploration and
then offer this to them.
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The moment for decision had come. If he
were to believe the story they told him, the
world, too, would think it had erred and would
take all three back— husband, wife and sup-
posed lover. If he did not believe them then
two, at least, were doomed— and he knew that
that meant his own end, too. But could he
believe them guiltless— after what he knewJ
When you see this picture you will have
a new idea of "intensity" in human
emotions. And if you show it, the neu
money which came to you with "BLIND
HUSBANDS" will come >ack [again
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Short Reels
"A Gum Riot" — Arrow
Fault may be found with some of the footage in this Hank
Mann comedy, which in places has a bit too much of tin-
slap-stick stuff, but its timeliness, combined with some truly
humorous business and a good story should be sufficient to
get it over even with critical audiences. The action takes
place in a gum factory. By a peculiar accident, a boot-legger
attempting to avoid the keen eye of an officer of the law,
holds a bottle of liquor so that its contents drop into a vat
in which the gum is being prepared. It is when the gum
is finished and ready to chew that the riot starts. The
folks discover before long that it includes fire-water and
you can imagine the rest. Of course, they have used the
accideutal-iuflltration-of-alcohol scheme before, but prohibi-
tion has not yet been exhausted as a source of humor. As
a whole, one of the best Hank Mann has done in some time.
men. More stuff at close range would help. William E.
Wing is responsible for the tale and Leon de La Motbe
directed. Helease not yet determined.
"His Mfsguided Love" — Florida Film
Until almost the very finish is reached, this knock-about
comedy fails to register in satisfactory style. Fatty Garr,
Gertrude Garretson, Bert Tracy and the .others chase one
another about, indulge in the shooting of revolvers now and
then, fall in and out of portable Beds and do many other
things that have been done time and time again in riotous
two-reelers of this sort. The confusing of the dynamite and
chicken feed, resulting in the hens being blown skyward
results in a few laughs and helps it along somewhat. En-
tirely too much of the old stuff is the great drawback. Glenn
Lambert directed. It is one of the "Sunbeam" comedies.
"Speed to Spare" — Pathe
When they decided to call this" "Speed to Spare," they
were quite correct. If they had stopped long enough to de-
cide upon some sort of a story, however, and spared some of
the speed, they might have turned out a superior comedy.
Diagnosing the affair it is difficult to find more than one or
two bits that will cause more than faint ripples of laughter.
A great deal of footage is devoted to Pollard's escapades in
the elevator. Stuff of that sort has been used too fi-equently
to make it really valuable. Few of the Pollard comedies
have good stories and some have none at all. In some cases
the comedy business gets them over, but this has little to rec-
ommend it.
"Vanishing Trails,", Canyon
From the very beginning, there is an intense air of mys-
tery in this serial. Instead of some distinct clue being fur-
nished after it gets under way, new characters of divers
sorts, about whom much information is not always offered,
are introduced, and after the first three episodes, the spec-
tator knows little more about what it is all about than he
did at the start. The first section of the production is
laid in the East, where an old and prominent financier is
murdered during a reception in spite of numerous pre-
cautions. Franklyn Farnum, featured with Mary Ander-
son, happens to be present when the crime is committed and
is seen to depart together with some valuable documents.
It is not long before all of the characters are moved to
the west, where hero Farnum and a strange character known
as the "Shadow" start to wage a fight against the vil-
lainous organization which is feared in the wooly territory.
Complications result when the arch villain's daughter saves
Farnum's life, has her existence prolonged through the
intervention of "Shadow" and then when the latter comes
to Farnum's rescue on a few occasions. There are several
thrills in the offering, but entirely too much of the action
consists of the hero being chased about by groups of horse-
"From East to West" — Ford=GoIdwyn
Carpets are dealt with in another Ford industrial which
has been photographed well and shows the various steps
taken in the production of the rugs nicely. Most of the
work is of such a nature, however, that it is not very easy
to furnish a really satisfactory explanation in one reel.
Most probably, a great deal of it will be beyond the average
fan, but it has a great deal that interests.
"The Price of a Good Sneeze," Fox
When Mutt and Jeff open a school for the teaching of the
Terpsichorean art, all goes well until the former's wife essays
to learn a few steps. And then the fun begins. Mutt who
has been enjoying his role as teacher because of his close
proximity to an attractive damsel, is suddenly confronted by
his spouse. The ruse Jeff had planned is spoiled when he
sneezes, and Mutt's beating is transmitted to the shorter
member of the duo. Quite up to the mark.
"Jiggs in Society," InternationaNPathe
George MeMaiius' "Bringing Up Father" cartoons are
known throughout the country. Beyond doubt, an announce-
ment to the effect that you are going to present a two reel'
comedy based on these comics will arouse curiosity. And
those who come to your theater expecting to see McManus'
creations reproduced upon the screen by human performers,
doing the very things Jiggs and the irrepressible Maggie do
in newspaper funny sections will not be disappointed. Those
on the other hand, who will expect a genuine motion pic-
ture plot will find that they miscalculated, for the entire
affair is a chain of incidents, connected well enough, but
not a real story. Margaret Fitzroy delineates ;\Ia excellently
and Laura La Plante looks well as the daughter. Johnny
Ray, as the principal comedian is funny, and although his
performance does not possess all of the virility of the
real Jiggs, he gets laughs. They have turned out a suitable
comedy technically — one that lacks a solid story only.
"Petticoats and Pants," Christie
In writing the story of this special Christie two reeler
which features Bobby Vernon, Frank, R. Conklin inserted
some slap-stick bits to fill out a fair theme. Not very
many complications make their appearance, the result being
more or less evident. The comedy business included is
satisfactory, however, and the production gets over in good
style. Vernon is found on a farm at the beginning, and
when he effects a rube disguise for a barn dance, a city
show girl decides to bring him to the city for some fun.
Bobby does go to the city, but not until after a pair of his
friends have overheard the girls' schemes. And then the fun
begins. A cabaret is the scene of the action, and Bobby
after being thrown out times innumerable, manages to
secure evening atitire. It ends as is expected, for in his
city clothes, he easily captures the young lady.
"Flat Broke," Rolin=Pathe
Less of the riotous than usual is to be found in another
Snub Pollard one reeler, which has a considerable quantity
of humorous material. In the scenes where Pollard and
his companion endeavor to secure some currency by fur-
nishing street music, and a monkey manages to beat them
to most of the earnings, there are several laughs. After
that It slows up a bit until the very finish. They have
built it around a suitable plot with the result that it is
better than most of the recent, releases of tuis series.
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Short Reels
•Trailed by Three," Pathe
Those who follow serials now-a-days demand plenty of
action, some mystery, and an unusual feature. Other mat-
ters are made subordinate. Judged by the first episode, this
will have action, although there is not always the proper
amount of close-contact in the first three reels. It is towards
the end that "The Mystery Pearls," the first section of the
production really begins to furnish genuine thrills. There
is a bit of the mysterious at the outset, but most of that
is quickly cleared up, and so far there is nothing very
much out of the ordinary.
A bit of the action takes the spectator to a distant trop-
ical isle coming in the nature of a flash-back. Probably
the characters will be shifted later on, which would help.
Certainly, something is needed to create more suspense.
Harry Vekroff directed, whie Charles T. Dazey wrote the
story. Included in the cast are Frankie Mann, Stuart
Holmes, Wilfred Lytell, John Webb Dillon, John P. Wade
and William Walsh. The first two named are featured.
logical, and convincing, as have been the other winning con-
tributions on the subject, and will meet with approval as
public sentiment is on the side of the teachers.
"The Chemists," Fox
Back to the days when Mutt and Jeff had their birth, goes
Bud Fisher in another cartoon. After some footage that is
not of any particular importance, they take the spectator to
a scene where the two sleep. As usual, the shorter of the
two is forced to suffer impositions upon his inferior physique,
but with the aid of a strength-giving liquid announces his
independence. His happiness is marred, however, when he
wakes up to find it was all a dream. The dream gag has
been used frequently before and does not come as very
much of a surprise, but as a whole, the reel should prove
desirable.
"Uneasy Feet," Special Pictures Corp.
Distinctly novel in every sense of the word, this single
reel comedy should be able to fit in on almost any pro-
gram. It is a story told by a number of pairs of moving
feet. Occasionally, a hand or two is visible, but otherwise,
nothing but the pedal extremities of the characters mark
the action. And it has been cleverly directed, the incident
they want conveyed always being easy to grasp. The idea
employed in producing this is hardly one that lends itself
to the making of more than one creditable offering, in
fact, the beginning of this registers better than what conies
later, because the novelty begins to wear off. Taken as
a whole, it represents good handling of an out of tlie
ordinary scheme. That should be enough to put it over.
"Eat— A— Bite— A— Pie," Christie
More laughs than are usually to be foiuid in a single reel
comedy are included in another Christie. Bobby Vernon
plays the male lead. Vera Steadman is seen opposite and
Victor Rottman is his rival for her hand. The story centers
about the efforts of the two youths to gain her consent to
marry him. Most of the comedy results from Rottman's
efforts to win the young lady in spite of the fact that
Bobby's success is apparently assured. They work up to
a climax that is preceded by some slap-stick stuff. Most
of it produces the desired effect, and the finish is clever.
"Rarebits," NationaUQoldwyn
Linking the game of poker with an often-used theme,
they have turned out a fair two reeler, in which the Carter
De Havens are starred. It all centers about the enthusiasm
of a youthful husband about cards. At the very start, his
wife catches him making arrangements to attend a poker
party, knows that he is fibbing when he offers a lame ex-
cuse and plans to get him to stay home more often. All of
that could easily have been handled in less footage than
was occupied, but they have inserted a few gags some of
which are clever, to make up the additional length. The
section concerning wifie's arrangements with the doctor to
make her husband repentant make up a situation that is so
old as to make its value negligible. Harry Edwards directed
and the story is from the pen of Monte B. Rice.
"Topics of the Day," No. 47, Timely Films — Pathe
Usually, the most humorous comments to be found in
"Topics of the Day" are selected from publications of smaller
towns, but in this issue, incidentally one of the best turned
out in a long while, many of the clever remarks are from
big city papers. Some of the material is from college jour-
nals, and a few captions are occupied by the prize winning
observation of a teacher on the matter of higher salaries for
those who instruct the younger generation. The latter is
"The Strike=Breaker," Reelcraft
Billy West's eccentricities are patterned after those of
Charles Chaplin. There are numerous fans, particularly
among those who patronize the moderate-sized and smaller
houses, who are willing to accept the West productions and
find them laughable. This two-reeler should appeal to them,
but as is the case with the other West pictures, it will not go
where audiences are very critical. The strike gags have
been used before, but would retain their laugh-producing
jiowers if worked in properly. Between them, however, the
stuff is such that the theme is frequently lost sight of. In
the scene where West places a rail under the foot of an
intoxicated gentleman (sweet memories) there is a laugh of
proportions, and wehn he fishes for some fresh food, another
is registered. Several other bits of merit are included, and
although tliis has its faults, if you have been playing the
Billy West productions with success, you will find it to your
advantage to offer this one.
"A Restaurant Riot," Universal
Following a splendid start, this knock-about two-reeler
fails to register in satisfactory style until almost the finish,
when there are a few more grins. There is one geniuine,
hearty, solid laugh, when the waiter affects an intoxicated
condition, and there is an immediate rush into the estab-
lishment from which he has made his exit. It is a new
touch. The kitten which appears in the principal comedian's
sleeve early in the oft'ering makes that bit cute.
"Bray Pictograph," No. 431 — Goldwyn
I\Iax Fleischer's "Out of the Inkwell" cartoon which con-
cludes this Bray Pictograph is one of the cleverest bits of
its kind seen in a long while. The animation is splendid,
the idea humorous and the entire affair quite certain to pro-
voke mirth. In addition, there is a portion devated to the
mechanical appliances which regulate train switches opening,
and one that deals with mat making in Fiji. The latter is
entirely too short to really give very much of a clue as to
the entire process through which the fern leaves employed
for the purpose must go before the completed product is
obtained.
"Roosevelt Dam" — Prizma=Select
What changed a desert in Arizona from a wide expanse of
more or less uninhabited and vegetation lacking sand to a
land of fertility and plenty is the Roosevelt Dam. This
Prizma reel has som^ of its footage devoted to that struc-
ture, but as a matter of fact, .should have been called "The
Ett'ects of the Roosevelt Dam," or by some title conveying
the same idea, for most of it consists of scenes showing ag-
riculture there at present. An unusually fine subject has
been taken up in the offering which includes many appeal-
ing shots, most of which have been colored to good advan-
tage, generally wholesome in atmosphere, and pleasing to
the eye, the production merits notice. ^
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I HAVE
FOUND THEM!
The right group of moving picture Brains
with the Power, Ambition and Financial
Strength, combined in an organization to
give me the life-time opportunity I have
sought.
THE
DOMINATING
FIGURE
in this strongly-welded company is a Producer
in whose make-up is blended the genius of
Art and Showmanship ; a Man of reputation
and talents, with Vision and Creative Ability; a Director of the highest rating, schooled in
the craft of picture-making; a Man who has been consistently responsible for successful
pictures, and who thoroughly understands Commercial Value.
D. N. SCHWAB PRODUCTIONS, Inc.
have brought this man forward, and I throw my lot with him.
They have the most modern equipped studio, a progressive and able business management,
skillful camera men and clever scenario writers, that are preparing the best material to be
obtained for my purposes. We are already working.
Who is this big man associated with such a company that has made me the happiest
artist in the world?
His name will be ready for release to the public any day now.
WATCH US SHOOT I
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'*/ am the master
of my fate,
I am the captain
of my soul. "
QAM GARDNER'S indomitable will
k^ enabled him to face disgrace and death
with a serene belief in the essential right-
ness of the world.
Will Rogers in this great part, gives you
a jral thrill — the deep, satisfying thrill of
watching genuine realism on the screen.
SAMUEL GOLDWTN
PRESENTS
WILL ROGERS
THE STRANGE BOARDER
BY WILL PAYNE
DIRECTED B Y CLARENCE BADGER
GOLDWYN PICTVRES CORPORATION
SAMVEL OOLDWrN Prrt.atr,
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3L. XII. No. 5
Monday, April S, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Blames the Films
Doklyn Justice Says Lurid Pic-
tures Instill Crime Germ in
Children
usticc Rol)ert J. Wilkin, of the
Idren's Court, in Brooklyn ha.s
to say about the effect of cer-
types of motion pictures upon
minds and action of children:
The child is the greatest imitator
he world. He is prone to idolize
to strive to follow as a model,
one his imagination settles upon,
many cases the dare-devil train
bcr becomes a much admired he-
n the cliild's eyes. The germ of
idea which causes a youngster
0 or 12 to commit larceny in a
mlously sensational manner of-
has its inception while the child
elightcdly viewing a wild melo-
na which shows a gang of
vef, opening a safe,
f the entrance laws, supposed to
irn the moving picture houses,
: strictly enforced, the children
Id not attend the shows alone
|a great deal of youthful and pa-
lil suffering would be avoided.
It is not only the boys who are
[ted by these overdrawn, melo-
latic plays, but the girls come in
[heir share of the evil influence,
nines with beautiful clothes and
|ls cause many a girlish heart to
with envy, and often breed envy
discontent.
'f course there are many moving
res that entertain in a benefi-
|way, and there are those that
to educate the childish mind.
it will take a great many of
\. to counteract the harm done
[he wrong kind of pictures."
Loew in Denver
liSpecial to IVWS DAILY)
Inver Col. — Ackerman and Har-
ILoew allies, have taken over
jerty in the heart of the city and
they will erect a theater and
structure to cost $500,000. The
ler will seat 2,500.
IfJowells Gets Urban Films
vid P. Howells, Inc., has se-
'. the entire world's rights with
Xception of the U. S. and Can-
n "Movie Chats" and "Reviews"
one reelers produced by
v^Bes Urban.
Last Dwan-Mayflower
Angeles. — Allan Dwan will
fi. for northern California in a
'Hays to prepare continuity and
locations for his last May-
production.
"I am ready to marry you now — if you want me." — Mildred Harris
Chaplin in "Polly of the Storm Country," a First National attraction,
Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
Selznick Serials
Ben Wilson Will Produce Them—
Work Already Started.
Los Angeles. — Ben Wilson, it is
stated here, will make two serials for
Selznick-Select.
The first of these will be "The
Branded Mystery," and has already
been started.
Wilson will star in it and will be
supported by Neva Gerber. Duke
Warren will direct and Wilson will
supervise.
Randall to Direct
Los Angeles. — Mon Randall, the
well known artist, and Bert Glen-
non will co-direct the first of the
Ormer Locklear productions for Isa-
dore Bernstein.
"Confession" Almost All Sold
"The Confession," with Henry
Walthall, has been sold for the entire
world with the exception of Conti-
nental Europe and the states of Ohio,
Kentucky and Tennessee.
Murray Specials
Star Together With Robert Leonard
Leaves International to Form
Own Company
An agreement has been reached
between Mae Murray, Robert Leon-
ard and International Film, pro-
ducers of Cosmopolitan Prod.,
whereby the contracts of the star
and director with the company have
beeen mutually terminated.
Miss Murray plans the formation
of her own company with Mr. Leon-
ard as director. Four productions
will be made yearly in whatever por-
tion of the country the story calls
for.
Miss Murray is now at work on
her last picture for Famous Players,
"Idols of Clay," which George Fitz-
maurice is directing. She expects to
be finished and started on her first
independent production by June 15.
The International contract, accord-
ing to Miss Murray, was executed
while she was at work on her second
picture for Famous Players. The
latter was to turn her over to Inter-
national.
Owns 200 Plays
Selznick Has Wealth of Material-
Some of National Picture Theater
Plans
That L. J. Selznick owns 200 plays
which will be divided between his
various producing units became
known on Saturday. .'Mso consider-
able information regarding the plans
uf National Picture Theaters became
definitely known.
If plans now being worked out arc
carried through the d. rectors of Na-
tional, to be elected towards the end
of the week, or early in next week
will have on their hands a problerr
of solidifj'ing what may be one oi
the biggest picture organizations in
the business.
The plan to make National Picture
Theaters, the biggest producing anc
distributing company in the industr>
will be placed before the exhibitoi
members by Selznick. A large num-
ber of prominent theater owners
from all over the country will attenc
the organization of the Board o!
Directors. They will then discuss
the details of this p'an. which has
as its objective the centralizing q;
all the Selznick interests into one uni
which will give National the entirf
output of the Selznick studios a;
well as many other special produc
tions assuring National also of dis
tribution facilities that will rcduc<
the rentals of franchise holders.
"As Mr. Selznick sees it." sait
an oflicial of National, "our memben
want protection not only from filn
companies which use the rentals the;
receive from exhibitors to buy o
build opposition theaters, but the:
must also be protected from the pre
sent inflation of production costs an(
consequent inflated rentals. Certaii
directors who today make picture
Mist as good as they know how fo
$50,000 to $70,000 per negative ar
planning to make the same kind o
pictures tomorrow- and charge an al
ieged production cost of three • o
four times this amount because the;
have .gone into business for thfem
selves.
"In other words the indcpenden
exhibitor is not only menaced bj' th
distributing companies which are trj
ing to buy his house, but he is als
menaced by producers who do no
realize that there is a limit to th
price which the exhibitors can pa
for pictures. Mr. Selznick believe
that ♦ " limit in price per day ha
been .cached that the present cond
{Continued on Page 2)
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Vol. XII No. 5 Mon. April 5, 1920 PriceSCenl.
Copyright 1920, Wid't Film «nd Film Folks
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West ■Wth St.,,^"
New York. N. Y., by WID'S FILMS andT^\
FILM FOLKS, INC.
C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas
■ner; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
Batinesi Manager.
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at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
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Address all cemmunications to WID'SI
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Telephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels
Consurtiers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
'The
"The
"Dr.
"The
Far-
On Broadway
Rivoli — Constance Binney,
Stolen Kiss."
i^;i'Capitol — Pauline Frederick,
''\\'onian in Room 13."
Rialto — John Barrymore,
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
i»)Strand — Geraldine Farrar,
'oman and the Puppet."
Brooklyn Strand — Geraldine
rar, "The Woman and the Puppet."
Moss Broadway — Priscilla Dean,
"The Virgin of Stamboul."
Loew's New York — Today, Clara
Kimball Young, "The Forbidden
Woman."
Tuesday: Wallace Reid, "Excuse
My Dust."
fWednesday: Eminent Authors,
he Cup of Fury."
Thursday: J. Warren Kerrigan,
The Dream Cheater."
Friday: Shirley Mason, "Molly and
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gor-
6th Floor,
Quotations
Bid. Asked-
Famous Players .-. 84% 85^
Do, pfd 90^4 91
Goldwyn 24 24
Loew's, Inc 31 31%
United Pict. Prod. 10^ H
Triangle Vi Vi
World, 1st pfd 11^ \V%
L&a4
Sale
85/2
91
24
31
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Condon Signs With F.P.-L.
Los Angeles. — Frank Condon has
signed with Famous Players to do
scenarios. His first work will be an
adaptation of "The Translation of a
Savage," the Gilbert Parker story to
be filmed by George Melford.
GLOBE
TROTS
Weekly
Excursions
into Everyland
Globe Trots Films
Inc.
r
don, "The Blood Barrier."
Saturday: May Allison,
Walk-Oflfs."
Sunday: John Barrymore,
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
"The
"Dr.
Next Week
Rivoli — Not yet determined.
Capitol — Nazimova, "The Heart of
a Child."
Rialto — Not yet determined
Strand — Norma Talmadge,
Woman Gives."
Brooklyn Strand — Norma
madge, "The Woman Gives."
Moss Broadway — Priscilla Dean,
"The Virgin of Stamboul."
"The
Tal-
New Inter-Ocean Sales
Inter-Ocean has sold 27 Black Dia-
mond comedies and "Enlighten Thv
Daughter," "The Manx-Man." "The
Burning Question," "The Man of
Bronze" and "Hunting Big Game in
Alaska," for the Dutch East Indies,
Straits Settlements, India, Burma
and Ceylon.
International in Estee Studio
International Film has leased the
Estee studio on West 125th Street.
It will be operated in conjunction
with the larger studio at 127th Street
and Second Avenue. The large sets
used in future productions will be
shot in the big studio and all others
in the Estee plant.
Lynch Goes to Coast
John Lynch and his wife have left
for California. Lynch is scenario
editor for Selznick.
Mercy Theater Opens
Yakima, Wash. — Fred Mercy will
open his new theater here today
Plainfield House to Cost $275,000
Plainfield, N. J. — Strand Amuse-
ment Co. will build a $275,000 house
on East Front Street, opposite the
Y. W. C. A.
Owns 200 Plays
{^Gontinued pom Page 1)
tions and abnormal prosperity can-
not continue forever, and that the
wise producer and distributor of the
future must plan to furnish not only
great pictures but to furnish them at
reasonable cost.
"The exhibitor's cost to operate
is constantly going up. Their public
want constantly better pictures. They
cannot raise their' admission prices
much higher. There are going to be
more seats in every community and
their people are not always going to
enjoy present high wages. Yet every-
one is planning to raise film rental."
New Theaters
Kokomo, Ind. — The Victory, own-
ed by the Victory Amusement Co.
is now open.
Perth Amboy, N. J.— A. J. Sabo,
manager of the Clinton Sq., Newark,
has bought the Ditmas. ,
Pass Christian, Miss.- — The Palace
Motion Picture and Amusement Co.
has been organized and will erect a
new house.
Oxford, Me. — C. J. Russcl and
James A. O'Brien of Lewiston, Me.,
have purchased a house here and
in South Berwick. They own sev-
eral houses in smaller towns in thia
state.
Eau Claire, Wis. — The Eau Claire
Theater Co., which has several
houses here, will erect another. II
will be 208 ft. deep and 106 ft. wide.
Sterling, 111. — Johnson Brother*
are having work rushed on theit
First Ave. house. It may be opened
shortly.
Bridgehampton, N. Y. — Rile^
Amusement Co. will build.
Seaford, Del. — W. Ford Breeding
of Federalsburg is to erect a new
house.
Cincinnati, O. — Charles Schaen-
gold to build.
Jamaica, L. I. — Butterfield, Bijou
to build Strand.
Pittsburgh, Pa.— G. W. Schaffnit
to build at Northside. Cost, $22,000.
Manteno, III.— Jack Guertin and
Aaron Lesage bought Gem from
Joseph G. McCauley.
Sturgeon, Bay, Wis. — Frank Wel-
ter bought Opera House from B.
Hahn.
Comedies Need Effective Presentation, too.
Filmusic Cue Sheets are provided with all Arbuckle, Sennett.
Al St. John and Carter de Haven Comedies.
WHY NOT WITH YOURS?
Filmusic Studios, Hollywood
Monday, April 5, 1{"
Guts and Flashes
Dick Kennedy, who did some
work for the "Stars and Strip
will do animated cartoons for t
versal's new novelty reel.
Universal has selected "Maran
a South Sea Island story by Ra
Steck as Priscilla Dean's next I
ture. Rollin Sturgeon will proba
direct.
Universal has closed with
Loew Circuit for 27 days cons(
tive booking on "The Virgin
Stamboul" for the New York
metropolitan district.
Harry Chandlee has filed suit
the Supreme Court against Cha
Miller for $9,450. The plaintiff
leges that he was engaged Oct,
last as continuity writer at $22 j.^
week for a year and was discha)
without cause on Jan. 10.
Hope Hampton Film at Broad
The Hope Hampton film relo
by Metro, "A Modern Salome,"W
been booked for the Broadway
week beginning April 18.
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A prophet is without
honor in his own country,
— but profits are appreci-
ated everywhere. Which
explains the uuiversal
popularity of the RIT
CHEY poster!
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RITCHEY
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FOR SALE
Two full equipped Dubric Moti
Picture Cameras. Eight magaz
carrying cases. Address, Box ].'.
Care WID'S DAILY.
nday, April 5, 1920
DAILY
Two Column Newspaper
-cut from
ited Artists Corporation 's
tensive Assortment of
eatre Exploitation Aids
Bi^ New Rve-Reei Comedy Sensation
IXSm @M HSi FARM
Oh Boy ! Oh Man ! ! Oh Lady ! Lady ! ! One
glimpse of the simple liie and you'll sub-let your
swell apartment, sell your mansion, trade in your
twelve-cylinder limousine for a threshing machine
and get yourself a farm like this —
if you can find another just
like ii.~ And an all-star Sennett
cast to mil', the cows and feed
the chickens — Oh ! Neighbor !
This is the life !
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I^AIUY
Monday, April 5, H
In the Courts
As the result of a dispute between
the Foursquare Pictures Inc., and
Frank J. Flaherty, formerly its
*^ent in Chicago, the corporation
las sued the United States Fidelity
ii. Guaranty Co., which bonded Fla-
lerty, for $1,578. The complaint al-
leges that Flaherty collected this
sum belonging to the plaintif? and
las refused to turn it over. The
lefense is that after the defendant
)onded Flaherty his contract with
i^olirsquare Pictures was clianged so
:hat he became a partner and that
f there was a new conversion it was
>y Flaherty as a partner and not as
mployee. The defendant also states
hat the plaintiff owes Flaherty more
han the sum claimed from him, and
o aid in the defense of the action
lie defendant obtained an order
rom City Court Justice Meyer to
ake the testimony of Flaherty by
'ommission.
A jury hcfoFc City Court Justice
chmuck returned a verdict for
^iKus Steger in a suit against hhn
y the Crystal Film to recover $855
1 Robert Andersen will shortly start
'ork on a satire on "Hamlet" for
Tniversal.
Samuel L. Spritzer, a public ac-
3untant, has sued the Greeley
juare Amusement Co. for $25,000 on
K' ground that he was ejected from
le theater.
Frederic H. Lincoln has sued Wil-
liam L. Jamison in the Supreme
Court for $50,000. The plaintiff al-
leges that he is the owner of Edison
Educational Moving Picture " Film
negatives worth that sum which
came into the possession of the de-
fendant between 1918 and 1919 and
which the defendant refuses to give
up.
I he Powers Film Products Co.
has heexi sued by Joseph Meyers for
$6,000. The cause of the suit is not
shown in the papers.
In a suit by the City of New York
against the Screencraft Pictures, Inc.
to recover a personal tax on assess-
ment for $20,000. Supreme Court
Justice Gavegan has granted an ap-
plication b\' the defendant through
Joseph Pollak, vice-president to re-
duce the assessment to $1,852 on the
ground that the assets exceeded the
liabiHty by that sum.
The suit of Charles Cogut against
the Sterling Film Corp. and Jack
Van Rittberg in which the plaintiff
got an attachment against the de-
fendant's property the latter filed a
bond of $v3,000 to release the prop-
erty, has been settled in the Supreme
Court and the case discontinued.
The Famous Players-Lasky Co.,
has been sued in the Supreme Court
by the Salm Limited Export & Im-
port Co., for $25,000. The complaint
alleges that the defendant sold the
rights to "Hearts of the World" to
the plaintiff for Spain, Portugal, and
the Canary and Balearic Island for
The Best Ten
WID'S DAILY,
'1-73 West 44th St.,
New York City
Biff! Bang! Zowie here goes
the best ten dollars I have
spent this year. But for
heaven's sakes if you think we
are going to be majde to play
pictures on a percentage,
please return as I will need it
lateer on, for my Moonshine
supply for the dear little creat-
ures that are now so good to
sell us pictures for real money.
Yours truly,
R. V. Barkley.
$5,000 and that in exploiting the film
the plamtiff spent $12,000. It is al-
leged that the defendant supplied
only two prints that could be used
and all the others were either defec-
tive or had material parts of the play
missing.
Another "Virgin" Run
"The Virfin of Stamboul" has been
liooked for an indefinite run in the
Playhouse, Chicago, starting April
4.
Metro Buys Exchange
Dallas, Tex. — Metro has acquired
full control of the exchange here
formerly owned by Hulsey and has
placed L. J. Bickel in charge. This
makes the 24th eMtro exchange.
Rhodes Film Thorugh Nat'l Fi
National Film will release "h
body's Girl" with Billie Rhodes
the state right market.
Judgments Filed
The following judgments h;
been filed:
Albert Fixture Co. against Oli
Prod., Inc., for $414.72.
Ideal Film Service against V
Pinnachio, for $250.20.
Judgments Satisfied
A judgment filed Feb. 27 for
611-.42 has been awarded S.
Rlackman against Walter F.
buhr.
Labor Union Picture
Universal, through its Indust
Dept. has picturizcd the history
the Amalgamated Clothing W
ers of Ameirca, one of New Y
City's largest unions. The purp
of the films is to allay labor unr
Exhibitors Form Protective Lea
San Francisco, Cal. — Theater o
ers in northern and central Call
nia have formed the Exhibitors I
tective League. Officers aer: D
Markowitz, H. Gobish, N. K. 1
zog, respectively, president, v
president, recording secretary.
Kane Moves
The Arthur S. Kane Pictures Cfp
has moved to its new offices in
National Association Bldg., 25
43rd St.
Announcement
To all those engaged in motion picture producing and exhibiting, announcement is herein
made of the granting to DAVID WARK GRIFFITH of a patent (No. 1334853) on metho^
and apparatus for projecting moving and other pictures with color effects.
Mr. Grif^th's patent, issued on March 23rd, 1920, on application of May 14, 1919 (App-
nation serial No. 296,964) covers the following specifications:
"The process of producing colored pictures opaque screen, a projector for throwing pictui:.^
3n an opaque screen which consists of throwing onto one surface of said screen, a bank of dilTc-
Dictures by a projector onto one surface of said ently colored lights with several colors out )t
;creen and simultaneously illuminating the the path of light from said projector and adaptdi.
icreen with diffused colored- light from a bank to throw colored difTused light onto the sarie
)f colored lights thrown onto the same surface surface of said screen, and means for selectivcv^
)f the screen m a direction oblique to the stream rendering said lights active and thereby the cok
ight from the projector." ^f ^j^^ ji^h^ thrown from said bank onto src
"In an apparatus of the class described, an screen."
This method of lighting was first introduced by Mr. Griffith in his production of "Brokjnjj
Blossoms" on May 13th, 1919, at Geo. M. Cohan Theatre, New York, and in spite of tje
mowledge that patents were then pending, one New York producer and one New York exhili-
or deliberately attempted to copy Mr. Griffith's invention. These and all others are herefy
varned against the use of Mr. Griffith's methods and apparatus.
"signed ALBERT L. GREY, Gen. Mgr. Griffith Productions, 720 Longacre Building, N. '.
iH
iday, April 5, 1920
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DABUY
Faulkner's Visit
(Sprdal 10 WW'S DAILY)
ondon, Eng. — The "Tatler" in the
n Renter and M. P. News says:
W G. F.'s mission, as I have
d authority for stating, is iilter-
.inconnected with the design at-
utcd to it by the kinejournalistic
Bs of New York, though the ed-
s of those papers do well to
It to the growing affinity between
press and the pictures."
1 the same issue. Low Warren,
editor points out the possibility
a comliination of the existing
s reels with the great newspap-
thus perfecting by far the most
aidable disseminator of news in
world.
'jhis, Warren asserts, may be
reason for the entrance into the
industry of such figures as Lord
iverbrook and Sir Edward Hul-
J" to Film Feature Industrial
hn Leitch, author of "Man to
a story of industrial democ-
, has been signed to appear in
ature picture of his own book,
■larry Levey of Universal's In-
rial Dept. "Man to Man" has
through 23 American editions
" has been translated into seven
lages. Leitch was on Presi-
Wilson's Industrial Commis-
C(
)nwood, Mich. — A. L. Picker
erect a house seating 1,400 and
also improve the Rex.
e M. & S. Theater Co. has been
in the Supreme Court for $2,000
iges by Jacob Cohen because he
ejected from the theater and
\n by employees.
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Incorporations
I Albany — Apologue Film Corp.,
' New York. Capital, $20,000. Incor-
porators. R. S. Palmer, M. W. Kerr
- and H. L. Adams, 473 W. 158th St.
Albany — Krellberg Prod., New
York Capital, $25,000. Incorpora-
tors: S. S.. and M. J. Krellberg
and S. Schwartzman. 220 W. 42nd
!St.
Albany — Sheridan Theater Co.,
New York. Active capital $230,000;
'2,000 shares preferred stock, $100
. each and 6,000 shares common, no
: par value. In corporators: J. F.
' Rafferty, S. Brill and Max Spiegel,
, 525 West End Ave.
Dover, Del. — Clyde Corp. Capital,
•$2,200,000. Incorporators: T. L.
Croteau, R. K. Thistle and S. E. Dill,
Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Philadelphia Invest-
1 ment Amusment Corp. Capital,
$100,000. Incorporators: M. L.
' Horty, M. C. Kelly and S. L. Mack-
ey, Wilmington.
, Dover, Del.— Delaware M. P. Co.
Capital, $250,000. Incorporators:
Samuel Greenbaum, L. L. Malone
and Charles E. Evans, Wilmington.
Albany— The Leggett-Gruen Corp.
, has changed its name to the Roth-
I acker Film Mfg. Co.
This is the company of which
Rothacker assumed control a short
time ago.
Albany, N. Y.— Romograph Mfg.
Co., Manhattan, Motion pictures,
$300,000; J. J. Matveenkoff, A. A.
Hcnning, A. T. Seixas.
Trenton, N. J.— Peekaboo Produc-
tion Co. Capital, $100,000. William
J. Counihan, Harry J. Ivins, and
David Green, all of Perth Amboy.
Albany— The P. W. Pictures, Ne-w
York. Capitalization, $50,000. In-
corporators: E. B. Wilson, R. F-
Clark and H M. Volkening.
Latest Christies
Fay Tincher's new two reel Chris-
tie will be "Belinda's Bluff" by Male
B. Havey.
Recent Christie one reelers are
"Papa by Proxy," "Fuss and Folly,"
"Call a Cop," and "Oh. Doctor! Doc-
tor!"
Danville, 111. — Home Theater Co.
to build $250,000. Will seat 1,700.
EA,A.L
9.(10 \)ci>'
RoottiWU
tMA
Five Added at Metro
Hollywood — C. J. (Jimmy) Dunn,
two years advertising manager
Moreland Truck Co., is studio edi-
tor for Ted Taylor at Metro.
Frances Gray, society and fashion
editor of the Evening Missourian at
Columbia, will write specials.
Charles Bryant, Edward Brand
and Cecil Goldbeck are new com-
pany reporters.
Four New Loew Companies
San Francisco — The names of the
four companies recently chartered
by Marcus Loew to cover construc-
tion of his four new California the-
aters are as follows:
The Market and Taylor Streets
Building Co., San Francisco; capital
stock, $1,000,000.
The Seventh Street and Broadway
Building Co., Los Angeles; capital
stock, $1,500,000.
Loew's Sacramento Theater Co.,
Sacramento; capital stock, $100,000.
Loew's Stockton Theater Co.,
Stockton; $100,000.
Oold
Co
dures
N>W VORK
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Sir:
THE N Y. TELEGRAPH SAYS:
"JOHNNY JONES IS EDGAR
AND ALL BOY, AND WITH
THE AID OF SEVERAL OTHER
ALL-BOYS AND AN ALL-GIRL
HEROINE, UNDER THE ABLE
DIRECTION OF E. MASON
HOPPER, HE MAKES EDGAR
AND TEACHERS PET A DEL-
LIGHTFUL FILM, A SERIES OF
JOLLY, "WHOLESOME
LAUGHS."
Announcement
Mr. Orrin Denny, Labora-
tory expert and cameraman,
has joined the Universal ex-
pedition at Bar-es-Salaal, East
Africa. This party is to pro-
ceed inland for about 250 miles
to Pavoin, with the object of
photographing wild animals
and scenes in the interior of
Africa. A period of about four
months will be required for
this work.
DAI1.V
Monday, April 5, 19
A Bray Industrial
The National Cash Register Co.,
Dayton, O., which asked for bids re-
cently on a scenario and production
showing its development and work,
has announced that Jamison Handy's
scenario has been accepted while the
Bray company's offer of production
has been taken up. The picture will
be in about four reels.
Eastern Film Company
Photo Products Export Co.
Jaxon Film Corporation
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Announce the opening
of their new offices
5th FLOOR, CANDLER BLDdl
220 West 42d Street
MAY 1st
The three finest equipped
Projecting Rooms
In the city
( Simplex Studio Rooms )
Under the Supervision of
John F. Lyons
PROJECTIONS FOR MAY and LA E
SHOWING BOOKED NOW
Phones— Bryant 984-985
House Changes
anette, Pa. — The interior of the
le, owned by Oliver Kitchel, has
1 remodeled.
iltimore, Md.— The Waverly is
e enlarged to a seating capacitj
.400.
Coast Brevities
.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Marguerite dc la
Motte has been engaged by Tom
Terriss, Vitagraph director, for the
first of his Tom Terriss Productions.
Dkomo, Ind. — A. R. Nelson has
^ht from Ernest Walton tho
mount.
)gansport, Ind. — Work on tha
tion to the Paramount is near-
completion.
mville, III. — William Heasman
Fred Bick have bought the
nial from John W. Hollin and
vife.
lightstown, Ind. — R. Sipc and
ard Bundy of Newcastle have
ht the Midway from Misses La-
hn and Ellen Parish, who re-
y acquired it. Sipe owns the
tte at Newcastle.
icinnati, O. — H. R. Beattie, for-
/ manager of one of the New
Proctor houses, has succeeded
^alle, as manager of the Palace.
)(
ondale, O. — The Forrest has
sold to the McMahan and
on Film Exchange. The new
rs will take possession May 1
ncer, Mass. — A new house seat*
,000 is to be built.
marck, N. D — The Eltinge has
opened by G E. Windgren. He
.tes a chain in this state.
Talo, N. Y.— The Garden has
fed its policy and will present
"es hereafter.
se, Idaho — The Pinney, a road
house recently adopted the pol-
■ showing pictures.
i^ton, O. — The Electric has been
' cd shut because of health and
enace.
i; Changes.
i vie, Tex. — Billy Barry has sold
illy Barry to a Dallas concern.
. kney, Tex. — G. T. Mcriweather
f ly took over the Olympic from
; Wilkinson.
Hill, Okla.— J. C. Hunt and
(' will shortly open a new house.
1 " Changes
' tIo, N. Y. — Mrs. Minnie Gram-
is bought John E. Hoffman's
on Seneca St.
r anapolis. Ind.— The North End
ijsment Co. ,will spend $30,000
rease the seating capacity of
jajestic to 2,200. Work will be
1 on May 1.
•jimbus. O.— The Southern has
0 ned after being remodeled and
Q er the management of James
1 ddox.
Henry Woodward has been en-
gaged by Maurice Tourneur for
"Caleb West, Master Diver," work
upon which has been started.
Florence Porter Parks is doing
publicity for Edward Biby, Kather-
ine MacDonald, and Marguerite
Snow.
Dorothy De Wese, former Chica-
go newspaperwoman, handles pub-
licity for Edward Lewis productions
at "U."
Exchange Changes
Pittsburg, Pa. — Leo Bernstein is
now manager of the local Fox ex-
change.
St. Louis, Mo. — J.
now manager of the
son-Cole office.
Desberger is
local Robert-
Baltimore, Md. — It
that Samuel G. Smith
pointed manager of the local
vcrsal office.
IS
has
reported
been ap-
Uni-
Malcolm Boylan has been ap-
pointed S. B. Samuelson's fiscal
agent in the U. S., while that pro-
ducer is abroad.
Harry Brand has handed his re-
signation to Al St. John to go with
Benny Leonard.
Sydney Ascher, Ascher Enter-
prises, producers of "The Evil Eye,"
Benny Leonard serial has joined the
company in California.
New York — Robert Horsley has
been appointed special representa-
tive in the New York Vitagraph of-
fices, handling the Larry Semon
comedies exclusively.
Portland, Ore. — Sol Blaum, Uni-
versal manager here has resigned
and has been replaced by C. W.
Koerner.
Seattle, Wash. — Jack Weil, man-
ager of the Seattle Reptiblic office,
has been called to New York, where
he will be given a new assignment.
The new Seattle manager is Herbert
A. Meyer, formerly of the San Fran-
cisco sales force.
Allen Curtis will direct sinle reel
comedies for Universal. The first 1
will be "Three Pairs of Silk Stock-
ings."
Seattle— George M. Colladay, for-
merly with Fox has joined Realart.
He will sell in Oregon and southern
Idaho.
Polly Moran's comedies for the
Marion H. Kohn Prod, will be in
two reels, instead of one as origin-
ally planned.
eginald Barker is scheduled to
start work the latter part of thisj^-i
week on "The Branding Iron." j^ , ^^
Kastner, Theater Manager, Killed
Seattle. — Walter Kastner, manager
of the Wenatchee and Liberty at
Wenatchee was killed Tuesday
when he was caught between a mot-
or car and truck. Kastner was
formerly manager of the Majestic
and Princess here and was only 28
years old.
New Orleans, La. — Louis Collier
for some time manager of the Amer-
ican Film Co. here is now head sales-
man for Robertson-Cole in this ter-
ritory.
Buy Ten Houses
Louisville, Ky. — It is reported that
Lee Goldberg and Col. Fred Levy
e bought ten houses in this state,
including the four houses of the
Arcade Amuse. Co. at Paducah, two
which that organization has in the
course of construction, two at Mays-
field and one at Princeton.
New Haven, Conn. — Harry Staf-
ford, formerl}' with Poli, purchased
White Way. Formerly operated by
proprietor of Dreamland.
TYPHOON FAN COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
225 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pa
64 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, 111.
Church Film Corp.
Company Planning to Produce and
Serve Protestant Churches and
Sunday Schools
In. order to furnish picture pro-
gram's to Protestant churches and
.Sunday schools, the International
Church Film Corp. has been organ-
ized with the purpose of going into
the business of producing, distribut-
mg and equipment.
Circulars of the corporation claim
It is impossible to select apropriate
and sufficient number of pictures for
church and Sunday school use and
tell of plans to. meet the church de-
mand. Investments are encouraged
and $7.S0,000 of preferred stock, par
value $100, with a 7 per cent yield
are offered with $1,250,000 of com-
mon stock to be awarded purchasers
of the preferred.
Initial plans call for the creation
of a distribution system to reach
al)0ut 4,000 churches, the assembling
of an editorial and production staff
and a feasible plan for the sale of
projection equipment on instalments.
Headquarters, Flatiron Bldg New
York.
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itor put hii shonu over. Send
along your ideas. Let the ether
fellow kno<w heiu you cleaned
up.
Atlanta, Ga. — A trim and shapely
ankle will always attract the atten-
tion of the men, and quite frequently
that of envious women. Playing
upon that knowledge, Frank Ham-
mond, publicity director for the S. A.
Lynch houses here, put over an ex-
ploitation stunt that resulted in big-
business for Douglas McLean and
Doris May in "Mary's Ankle." Two
girls were engaged and placed in the
windows of an establishment making
a specialty of hosiery and shoes for
women. Notices giving the Rialto
all due space were also placed in the
windows, and the ankle exposure
served to k^ep considrable crowd be-
fore the store for many hours and
the theater and store profited from
the stunt.
Daylight Saving Fight in St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo. — Exhibitors are op-
posing the movement to push
through the daylight saving bill, on
the part of clubs and civic organ-
izations.
Western Companies Merge
Wallace, Ida. — The Northwest
Theaters Co. has been formed by the
merging of the Missoula Amusement
Co. and W. A. Simonds. It controls
the Empress, Liberty, Isis, Bijou in
Missoula, the Liberty here, the Lib-
erty and Star, Mullan, Liljerty and
Princess in Kellogg and Liberty in
Couer d'Alene.
Salt Lake Managers Elect Officers
Salt Lake City, Utah. — At a meet-
ing of the Salt Lake Moving Picture
Theater Owners' Association, George
Mayne, manager of the Swanson
Theater Circuit was elected presi-
dent; M. H. Hanauer, of the Broad-
way, vice-president; George E. Car-
penter, manager of the Paramount
Empress, secetary; and W. E. Ship-
ler, of tlie Empire, treasuer.
Oppose Sunday Shows
Indianapolis, Ind. — Members of the
Women's Christian Temperance
LJnion hive gone on record as being
opposed to Sunday shows.
Plan Large House for Detroit
Detroit, Mich.- — Henry S. Koppin
will build a house at a cost of $250,-
000 at Catherine and St. Antoine
Streets.
A crook play without the melcd
Crook" with Dorothy De
ama. A Christie Comedy "It Takes a
'ore and Jimmie Harrison. — Advt.
Incorporations
Birmingham, Ala. — Gay Theatti
Co. Capital stock, $2,000. Officers;
H. J. Hury, president; P. A. Englir,
secretary and treasuer, and W. H.
Woolverton, vice-president.
Columbia, S. C- — Hills Rex Th
ter, Sumter. Capital, $15,000. Ill
corporators, Roland G. Hill, W.
Hill, and J. C. Hedgepath.
Columbia, S. C. — Hamilton Pro-
ducers Film Arts of North Augusta.
Capital, $10,000. Incorporators, G. H.
Shelton, Lillian R. Gordon and
Thomas R. Gordon.
Boston, Mass. — Taunton Empire
Theater of Taunton. Capital, $50,000.
Incorporators: A. S. Black, of Rock-
land, Me.; Wm. R. Scarritt, Jr., of
Boston, and Herman A. Mintz, of
Brookline.
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New Studio for Wilson
Los Angeles. — Ben Wilson has
purchased the property adjoining his
present plant which is on Santa
Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. He
will erect a new stage to take care
of additional producing units.
New Price Sales
C. B. Price Co., Inc., has sold the
series of Mona Darkfeather pictures
to the Minter United Amusement Co.
of Detroit.
Plans Large Pensacola House
Pensacola, Fla. — Ernest Boehrin-
ger to build. $25,000. Seats 2,500.
Mor.'Iay, April 5,
House Change
Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Oscar Wo
has leased the Temple from
MulhoUand and will use it
lively for pictures.
Flint, Mich. — Bert Evans, fo
manager of the Royal, is r
charge of the Garden. L
Dean, treasurer of the Bijou, z
Creek, succeeds Evans. )]
Marietta, Minn. — Caverly
lickson have purchased the
son. They will call it the
Tom D. Caverly will managt «
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Minn. —
Minneapolis
Keough will manage the
replacing Chas. Perry who w
over the management of the I'
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Portland. Ore. — -The Pcop
reopened after being remod
a cost of $50,000.
San Francisco, Cal.-
Sun formerly Tivoli.
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Coffeyvillc, Kansas — Dr
Fortncr bought Jefferson fro
Ashton McClarey for $40,000.*"
Fort Wayne. Ind. — B. Bor
bought Wells St. house fr
ward Hammerle, and leased
fred Borkenstein.
Newcastle, Pa.- -H. E
formerly a salesman connec j
the local .Pathe exchange
manager of the Opera Hctej,
Coliseum. (jl;,)
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Another for Blumentlle U
Louis F. Blumenthal anoP''^''
Haring have purchased the
Theater in Union Hill, N.
also plan another house on
line Avenue, West New Yc
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iL. XII. No. 6
Tuesday, April 6, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Fight On
ger Amusement Co. Gets First-
je Publicity for United Artists
Special lo IVIirS DAILY)
vv Orleans-. La. — E. V. Richards
e Saeiiger Amusement Co., and
nited Artists are ol)taining a
t publicity here as the result of
'spaper fight waged between the
and the Daih' States. The
publication is iighting the
2;ers, and among other things
considerable of the point that
reductions of the "Big Four"
not being shown by the Saen-
in New Orleans. When the
ig of the Federal Trade Com-
3n was on, the States gave a
space to the proceedings, and
of the facts relative to the
d .A.rtists being barred out of
Orleans by the Saenger
)ds.
:n, all of a sudden, the Saengers
ed the big story on the States
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d — and the States gave it a
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C the battle, and the Saengers
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Lieber Here
ert Lieber, First National, ar-
in town yesterday afternoon.
Some Visitors
ng those arriving yesterday
he junior member of Lubliner
iz, Mr. Trinz, and Mr. Stern
same firm. Here to look over
s.
ee for Loew in Cincinnati
'pecial to WW'S DAILY)
!nnati. — The Tribune quotes
! Loew as follows:
have three sites in view in
lati, and each of them is
equally situated for theaters,
r plan to procure at least two
e sites and all three, if pos-
Ban on Ford Reel
f>ecial to WW'S DAILY)
»it. — The Michigan Exhibitor,
cial organ of the Michigan
ixhibitors' Assn., is carrying
; which reads:
n you receive letters asking
u are not signing up for the
''eekly, tell them you are not
advertising reels unless you
d, and refer them to the
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"Shall I lock the door, old topper, sp your other wife can't get in."
— Marshall Neilan's "Don't Ever Marry," a First National attrac-
tion.— Advt.
Convention On
Selznick Workers Get Started on
Four-Day Session
The Selznick, Select and Republic
branch managers and other officials
of importance got to work yesterday
on the first day of the Select branch
managers convention. They met at
11 o'clock at the Astor, and after
lunch made a trip to the studios at
Fort Lee. Last night they took in
the Clifton Crawford show. At
(Continued on Page 2)
Kaufman Signs Agnes Ayres
Albert A. Kaufman has signed
Agnes Ayres to a long-term contract
under the terms of which Miss Ayres
is to be starred in a series of fea-
tures.
The Agnes Ayres company will be
the second company under the Kauf-
man banner, he having recently
signed -Mian Holubar to direct a
series of productions starring Doro-
thy Phillips.
Price Resigns
Retires as President of United
Artists-Meeting in Wilmington
(By Wire to fVID'S DAILY)
Wilmington, Del. — Oscar A. Price,
at the annual meeting of the stock-
holders of United Artists Corp held
here yesterday resigned as president
of the corporation, effective before
May 1.
Other important matters were de-
ferred for another meeting. Dennis
F. O'Brien left here for Atlantic City.
None of those present at the meet-
ing would discuss the meeting or its
results.
Westward Bound
Thomas Meighan and Robert Har-
ron left for California yesterday.
Harron is on a visit to his family.
Houdini in England
(By cable)
London, Eng. — Harry Houdini is
here making a production for Fa-
mous Players.
ALICOATE.
Want Damages
Exhibitors Also Ask Receiver Re-
garding Chaplin Profits
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — A suit asking a re-
ceiver for the First National Ex-
hibitors Circuit of Texas is sched-
uled for a hearing before Judge E.
B. Muse.
The plaintiffs are E. T. Peter of
Dallas, B. C. Bell of Palestine,
Bland & Hoke of Abilene, J. C. Chat-
mas of Marlin, E. H. Shields of
Navasota, A. M. James of Cleburne,
John Saye of Waxahachie, Gwynn
& Byar of Kaufman, A. W. Lilly of
Greenville, Dorbant Bros, of Athens
and J. M. Stewart of Terrell.
They claim that E. H. Hulsey;
president of the National Exhibitors'
Circuit, had contracts with them for
First National attractions, including
Charlie Chaplin films, and that they
were entitled to a percentage of
profits during the year 1919.
They claim that due to "perver-
sion of management and improper
manipulation of accounts," instead of
a profit greater than in 1918 they
were forced to sustain a loss. They
are asking $25,000 damages and the
appointment of a receiver to collect
the damages due them.
Goldwyn Signs Two Authors
Contracts with E. Phillips Oppen-
heim and Cynthia Stockley have
been signed by Goldwyn, giving the
latter the screen rights to their books
for a period of years.
Collier, Jr., With Lasky
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Williarn Collier, Jr.,
is reported as having si.gned with
Famous Players to play leads.
Interesting Figures
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" p^yed
to 60.496 paid admissions at the
Rivoli last week and when transferred
to the Rialto on Sunday plaj^ed to
10,15.3 paid admissions, smashing a
record at either theater for a single
day.
Exploitation Dept. at Metro
Metro is organizing an ex-
ploitation department. The first
production handled under the new
exhibitor-aid system is "Alias
Jimmy Valentine."
A. W. Sampson, assistant treas-
urer, is leaving Mayflower to re-
enter the advertising field.
Film men — Join the VOYAGERS
Ask TOM WILEY, he's CapUin. ■
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Famous Players — 84 85 84.'4
Do, pfd 90 90K 90^
Goldwyn 24 24 24
Locw's, Inc. 29y2 303^ 3O/2
United Pict. Prod. 8 9/, 83^
Triangle V2 V2 V^
World, 1st pfd lys W% 1^
Educational Has Unique Film
The National Geographic Society
has permitted the distribution of
pictures made on one of its expedi-
tions by the Educational with its
camera record of the eruption of
Mount Katmai, in Alaska. "The Val-
ley of Ten Thousand Smokes" is one
of these pictures.
M^x\X Buys Cartoon Comedies
M. J. Mintz, of Celebrated Play-
ers, Chicago, has sold the New York
State and northern New^ Jersey
rights to the "The Gumps" a car-
toon comedy series.
Craver Re-Opens Theater
i^Special to WW'S D^IILY)
Durham, N. C. — R. D. Craver re-
opened his Paris theater here re-
cently. The theater was remodeled
to seat 800 people
Craver tendered a banquet at
which were present a number of film
men from various theaters in the
South.
Convention On
(Continued from Page 1)
lunch yesterday L. J. introduced the
field force to Hobart Henley, who
will begin work with the Select
organization in about ten days. After
the business session tomorrow there
will be a theater party, to be fol-
lowed by a visit tcthe Ziegfeld roof,
and on Wednesday night there will
be a dinner party.
Selznick publicity issued yesterday
the first of a series of "daily news-
papers" called "Brain Exchange" — a
house organ plentifully supplied with
cartoons of Selznick officials.
Sam Morris, general manager of
Selznick, was in charge of the busi-
ness sessions yesterday. Some of the
more important plans for the coming
year were discussed.
Hugh Woody Succeeds Bamhard
Chicago.— Hugh Woody, an Indi-
ana banker, was elected president in
place of S. L. Barnhard, who also
retired from the directorate of the
Capital Film Co. B. Herbert Milli-
gan, of Chicago, treasurer, takes the
place of former President Barnhard
ill the directorate and also assumes
the duties of General Manager, re-
linquished by C. E. Eckels.
Rights to Farnum Westerns
Cincinnati, O. — The Wilson Film
Co. will distribute in this territory
the two-reel Westerns featuring
Franklyn Farnum.
Cincinnati. O. — R. E. Kerley will
represent Pioneer in this territory,
out of the C. C. Hite offices.
In the Courts
The Octagon Films, A. H. Fischer
and B. A. Rolfe, have been sued in
the Supreme Court by Ruth Budd,
film actress, for $25,000 damages for
personal injuries. The plaintiff says
she was required to make a leap
from an attic and grasp a swinging
chandelier, and that the force of her
fall broke her hold, and the rope
which was to hold her body snapped
and she fell to the floor. She alleges
negligence by the employees of the
defendants.
Bernard Randall has filed suit in
the Supreme Court against Ascher's
Enterprises and Frank G. Hall for
$3,000. He alleges he was engaged
Jan. 12 to act in "The Evil Eye" for
20 weeks at $175 a week and was
discharged on Feb. 14.
.■\ judgment for $437 for the Estee
Studios against the Bloxbe Film
Corp. for "props" has been affirmed
by the Appellate Term of, the Su-
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111., have bought the interests of
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ates a chain in southern Wiscc
and northern Illinois.
Plan $1,500,000 House for Chic
Chicago, 111. — J. M. Browarsl
Co. plan the erection of a house
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3,500.
Atlanta — H. D. Goldberg is
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Kansas City — The local
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Coast Brevities
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood. — Francelia Billington
las been engaged by William Fox
IS lead for Tom Mix in "No Limit
vTarson."
The third production of the Na-
ional Picture Theatres, "The Invisi-
)le Divorce," is now completed and
he work of titling is progressing.
3y the end of this week it will be
;eady for showing. Harry Rapf. the
J. M. of the Selznick West Coast
Studios, is now working with Kath-
irine Speer Reed on the next Na-
ional production, "The ' Palace of
Darkened Windows."
George Irving, director of L. Law-
■ence Weber productions, has fin-
shed the second picture, "Just Out-
;ide the Door,"' and has left for New
STork, taking the production with
litji.
The Owen Moore Company is now
it work preparing continuity for the
lext production, ".Stop that Man,"
)y George Hobart. Frank Griffin
las been engaged to direct Mr.
Vtoore.
Approximating an expenditure of
>15,000, a new Liberty Airplane mo-
or and two large generators,
Tiountcd permanently on a motor
;ruck, have just been purchased by
Metro, to be used as a portable
)lant to furnish lighting power while
)n location.
Kenneth Hunter has been engaged
■or a role in "The Super-Woman,"
vith Ethel Barrymore.
William S. Hart has purchased a
lome in Hacienda Park, Hollywood.
Isadore Bernstein will produce at
he Ben Wilson Studios instead of
he Capitol. GAUSMAN.
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Detroit, Mich.— When A. E. Crane
received a print of "Sex," the Louise
Glaum feature, he gave a special
showing at the Washington at Mid-
night, inviting newspapermen, pic-
ture critics, exhibitors, exchange
managers and the chorus and prin-
cipals of .\1 J Olson's "Sinbad" com-
pany,' playing at the Opera House
at that time. Instead of the few
stragglers who usually attend such
showings, the house was packed. In
quiries as to what was happening in
the house at such a late hour poured
in and the production was written
up in various publications, with the
result that the army of fans were
made read}' to come to see it as
soon as it had its first showing.
Sunday Show Bill Passes
Baltimore, Md. — The Iverson
l)i!l providing a referendum on the
question of Sunday motion picture
shows has been passed by the Mary-
land Legislature and sent to Gov-
ernor Ritchie for his signature.
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5 Cents Average
Evening Admissions in 1,000
or More Theaters, First Na-
tional Discovers
at only about 5 per cent of first
fcond run theaters seating 1,000
e or more charge admissions
ban 25 cents for their perform-
bas been discovered as a re-
)f an investigation conducted by
National covering 238 theaters
states and 21 cities,
mumber of interesting exhibitor
vations result. For instance, it
discovered that the Auditorium
aginaw, Mich., seating 3,000
e — 100 per cent, more than any
theater in the city — has a 10-
it admission scale, whereas eight
d-runs in the same city seating
;en 250 and 300 have a uniform
;sion price of 20 cents.
Pittsburgh, three theaters, the
im Penn, Garden and Alhambra,
;ating between 1,000 and 1,200
an admission scale that ranges
17 to 22 cents. These theaters
econa-runs whereas the Grana,
pic and Liberty, all seating
than 2,000, have a scale that
s from 25 to 35 cents,
s interesting to note that only
5Ut ot 20 San Francisco the-
seat less than 1,000 people and
he top-admission-price goes no
11 than 20 cents. The Central,
{Continued on Page 2)
I'encl Here from Bohemia
Ion Fencl, president of Praga
with headquarters in Prague,
|nia is in New York,
Fencl is the head of the com-
jwhich has perfected a ronsoh-
of theaters in Checo-Slovakia.
U" Buys Foreign Stories
i'ersal is understood to have
ised the screen rights to a
T of stories written by famous
ean authors. Announcement
obably be made in a few days.
Mangle-United
r Again in Possession of Its
cchanges and Productions
al was closed yesterday where-
angle Film again comes into
ion of its 18 exchanges and all
Productions which United Pic-
I'heaters have been handling
|iie middle of January.
' L. Waters of Triangle
3'esterday that the Triangle
jes would now handle the dis-
jn of the future United pro-
ijs and would have charge of
'''sical distribution of the Hall-
roduct until May 1.
"I won't go. I'm your wife! How many girls did you marry anyhow?"
— Marshall Neilan's, "Don't Ever Marry, a First National attraction.—
Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY'.
Rivoli
The spirit of Easter Week is reflected in two of the musical features
of the bill, "Easter Dawn" and Inflammatus from "Stabat Mater", both
utilizing the Rivoli-Rialto chorus appropriately dressed. The orchestra
and stages were decorated with Easter lilies. The bill opened with "Eg-
mont," a Beethoven overture and the Rivoli pictorial followed. As usual
this is made up of subjects from practically all the weeklies including the
new Selznick reel. Shots of the disaster worked in the middle west by the
recent hurricane are accompanied by impressive funeral orchestration. The
havoc on the sea wrought by the German raider Moewe, International
pictures, are shown in silence and are made more effective in this man-
ner. A touch of real showmanship is displaj'ed in following these with
views of the deplorable food conditions in Berlin. "Easter Dawn"
{.Continued on Page 2)
Abrams, President
Would Not Be Surprising in View of
Oscar A. Price' Retirement from
United Artists.
That Hiram Abrams might suc-
ceed Oscar A. Price as president of
United Artists was discussed as a
strong probabilitv yesterday by film
folk, after they had read of the re-
signation ot (Jscar A. Price exclu-
sively in WID'S DAILY.
Abrams has just reached Los
Angeles, and it was impossible to
reach him for a statement yesterday.
It may be that certain important
internal matters with reference to the
corporation may block Abrams from
succeeding Price.
Mr. Price' successor will be elected
by the directors at a meeting to be
held shortlj'.
Stars Won't Talk
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY) \
Los Angeles. — The members of
the "Big 4" either know nothing '
about the retirement of William G. i
McAdoo as general counsel for the
United Artists, or refuse to talk
about it. Charlie Chaplin is away
on a fishing trip and so could not i
be reached. Studio officials state i
quite positively that Chaplin knows '
nothing about the matter.
Douglas Fairbanks says he has no
information regarding this affair. He
states the only communication he ,
has received from McAdoo is a tele-
gram of congratulations on his mar-
riage to Mary Pickford.
Miss Pickford states she has no
information regarding McAdoo's re-
tirement from the company's activi-
ties.
Capellani With Cosmopolitan?
A deal is expected to be finally
closed this morning which will give
Cosmopolitan Prod, at present releas-
ing through Famous Players a series
of Albert Capellani productions. The
latter was recently announced by
Robertson Cole as having been se-
cured by them for four a year.
A Robertson Cole official stated
that Capellani should make any
statement that ought to be made.
This official stated that anything
Capellani did for International was
with the knowledge and permission
of Robertson Cole.
Last evening after most of the
film offices had closed International
announced that Capellani's first pro-
duction for Cosmopolitan Prod.
would be Winston Churchill's "In-
side the Cup."
Western ^ i uuiioers — Eastern RepresentatiTC
Get SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt
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with 400 seats, charges a general ad-
mission price of 25 cents. Prices here
are on a higher scale than elsewhere,
regardless of what may be said about
inexpensive living conditions in Cali-
fornia. The Imperial, Strand, Rialto,
California, Portola, Tivoli and others
have a top price of 75 cents or more
and a number of second-run houses
have a scale, the top price of which
is 50 cents.
Denver presents another interest-
ing case to the exhibitor. In this
city are 20 second-run houses charg-
ing an admission price of 10 cents.
.Seating capacity ranges from 50 to
60 scats. The Thompson here, with
1,100 seats charges night prices of 20
and 25 cents.
One of the several first-run houses
with a capacity of 1,000 or less and
charging an admission of 20 cents for
night performances is the Alhamlira
at Indianapolis.
An odd condition exists at Spring-
field where three second-runs have
a proportionately higher minimum
admission scale than the first run
houses. The smallest admission
price of the Phillips, Strand and Gar-
den-second-run houses-is 17 cents
vvliile that of the Palace, Broadway
and another theater is 10 and 15
cents.
' Rialto Anniversary
( Anniversary week will be observed
. at the Rialto beginning Sunday, April
' 18. The 22nd will be the real day
^that will mark four years since the
theater in New York opened its
I doors.
Nail Schenck Rumor
First National charges "an import-
ant sales executive for at least one
prominent production and distribut-
ing organization" with circulating
rumors regarding the activities of the
Talmadge sisters and Joseph M.
Schenck and their relations to First
-Vational. The latter calls it an at-
tempt to victimize exhibitors with
"lies and slander."
Second Neilan Ready
■ Marshall Neilan's second produc-
jtion for First National is "Don't
Ever Marry" a comedy drama in
.which appear Marjorie Daw, Matt
'Moore, Clu-istine Mayo and Wesley
BarrA".
New Loew Bookings
The Loew Circuit has booked for
its metropolitan circuit "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde" beginning Monday
and the series of "Bringing up
Father" comedies "released through
Pathe.
"The Virgin of Stamboul" will
i^ave 77 days' bookings.
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comes' next and opens with a brace
or lantastic silhouette scenes. The
choristers are grouped before a drop
giving a church window effect. A
Robert Bruce scenic, short and prettv
entitled "The Merry Little Put-Put'"
precedes the selection from "Stabat
Mater" which utilized the services of
Alma Doria, soprano, besides the
chorus. This number went exceed-
ingly well. The feature, "The
Stolen Kiss" with Constance Binney"
is No. 6 on the bill, "Speed to Spare."
a Snub Pollard comedy and "Alle-
luia" on the organ tail the bill.
Broadway
With "The Virgin of Stamboul"
"ntering its third week at the Broad-
way the rest of the bill remains prac-
tically the same, the most notable ad-
dition being the International pic-
tures of the German raider Moewe
and the destruction it worked at sea
during the war.
Strand
Apropos of the Easter Week, the
Russian Cathedral Quartette ren-
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sailors and reservists hold reunion p
during Naval Pageant.
MUSCKL SHOALS, ALA.— Gover
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.— College
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IN GUANTANAMO BAY— Uncle
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lantic Fleet at Cuba.
REVOLUTION IN GERMANY-
News present exclusively first pictures
cent short-lived revolt of German react
forces to overthrow the Erbert Gover
On March 13. 1920 at 7:40 A. M.
of the new "government," under coi
of Gen. Luttwitz. enter Berlin with
playing and colors flying.
Imperial flags wave once more — a
that the "coup" was but a royalist ]
restore the monarchist power.
Symnathizers cheer whil: the grea
of the people look on curiouslf.
Through the Brandenburg Arch.
In front of the Chancellor's palae
Imperial Sand plays the ex-Kaiser's
ite tune. "Deutschland Uber Alles."
General von Luttwitz commander-
jf the revolutionary troops.
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poor children, and gives prizes to d
ers of hidden treasure.
DAYLIGHT SAVING.— Congress
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At Broadway Theaters
{Continued from Page 2)
dered "Blessed Men" and Nevin's
"The Rosary." The latter met with
unusual applause. The stage setting
1 represented a large church window
' and effective lightings enhanced the
ecclesiastical atmosphere.
The overture was "Sakuntala" by
Goldmark. Elora Stanford, soprano,
sang "Kiss Me Again" and "The
Last Rose of Summer." The pro-
gram consisted of a C. L. Chester
scenic, "Editorial Horse Play," and
Geraldine Farrar in "The Woman
and the Puppet." The organ solo
■was a selection from "Sweethearts."
Rialto
As at the other Broadway houses,
the Rialto had its own Easter offer-
ing. Sudwarth Frazier and Edorado
Albano, tenor and baritone, sang
"The Palms" which was well receiv-
ed.
Whether the; throngs who tried to
'gain admission to the Rialto at two
o'clock on Monday consisted of Eas-
ter vacationists or those who could
not get in the Rivoli last week to see
John Barrymore in "Dr. Jekyll and
'Mr. Hyde,' 'is hard to say. But at
any rate by 2:15 there was standing
room only and a great manv could
^not get in at all. It is seldom in-
deed that an audience is so impressed
as to applaud at the close of a fea-
ture but the matinee audience at the
•Rialto seemed to agree as a whole
that the performance of Mr. Barry-
more deserved audible praise.
"La Forza Del Destnio" w as the
overture while other numbers were
the Rialto Magazine; the Special Pic-
ture Corp. comedy "Uneasy Feet"
which played at the Rivoli last week
and "Polonaise Militaire," organ solo.
Capitol
The Capitol bill this week is at-
tracting vcrv 'nrge audiertces due to
the Easter holidays and the fact that
a very fine combination of features
is offered what with "The Woman
in Room 13" holding first honors in
the pictorial line and the opera "Han-
sel and Gretel" heading the musical
numbers. "Topics of the Day" and
the Capitol News preceded the over-
ture. Glinka's "Russians and Lioud-
milla." A Mrs. Sidney Drew com-
edy with John Cumberland featured
Buys German Plays
Zukor Closes for Screen Rights
While in London
{By cable)
London, Eng. — Adolph Zukor of
Famous Players has closed a deal
with Samuel Rachman which gives
to the former exclusive screen rights
to all of the plays produced on the
Berlin stage in recent years.
ALICOATE.
Samuel Rachman is known to be
connected with Ben Blumenthal of
the Export and Import Film Co.
Inc., in some capacity. The latter,
when he returned from an extensive
stay in Europe, announced that he
had secured film rights to the prod-
uct of the Authors' Society of Cen-
tral Europe.
Mr. Blumenthal intimated his con-
nection with the above deal but re-
fused to discuss the matter further
yesterday.
Reelcraft Secures Franey Comedies
Negotiations have been completed
whereby the Franey Comedies will
be distributed by Reelcraft. The
comedies are to be one real each,
featuring William Franey, and re-
leased every other week.
Next Lloyd Scheduled for May 2.
Harold Lloyd's next comedy,
schcdided for release by Pathe for
Mav 2, is "An Eastern Westerner."
entitled "The Stimulating Mrs. Bar-
ton" gets a good measure of laughs
and subsequently some of the Top-
plitsky "sayinks" and acted cartoons
from Life and Judge provide a differ-
ent type of humor. The opera fol-
lows and is of special interest to chil-
dren what with the fascinating stage
effects it employs.
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Selznick Meeting
Business matters of importance
took up all of yesterday for the Select
and Republic branch managers, and
last night they attended the Cohn
theater in a body to see Willie Col-
lier. Tomorrow night there will be
a banquet.
Rogers On Way
{By tVire to JViD'S DAILY)
St. Louis, Mo. — Ross Rogers of
Dye Ford, Rogers of Amarillo and
Wichita Falls, Texas was the guest
Louis exhibitors at The Statler^ on
of honor at a luncheon of the St.
Monday. Mr. Rogers is one of the
largest theater owners in the Lone
Star State and is on his way to attend
the board of directors meeting of the
National Picture Theaters to be held
in New York on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday.
Fifty exhibitors holding National
franchises in St. Louis elected Eu-
gene Freund and a Mr. Sigelaff as
tiieir directors at the convention in
New York.
A special car will bear the directors
from a number of southwestern
states to the three days confab. E
J. O'Donnell is in charge.
Sherry Goes to Coast
William L. Sherry of the She
Service left for California yes
day. He will stay there sev
week's and on the return trip si
off at a number of exchange cl
ters. Reported Sherry is seek]
new product.
Louis W. Thompson Here
Louis W. Thompson, president
the Comedyart Prod. Los Angeles
rived in New York late Mon
night.
Next Week's Attractions
The Rialto will show Violet Hi
ing in "The Cost" and the Ri
Maurice Tourneur's "Treasure I
land," next week.
Training for Comedy Work
Harrv Buxbauni's two year old
youngster fell out of a one-story win-
dow and landed in a pile of rocks
with no more serious injury than a
few bruises.
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New President
y M. Crandaii Succeeds Mess-
re Kendall as President of
Associateq Exhibitors
n-y M. Craiidall of Washington,
., was elected president of As-
:ed Exhibitoi-s, Inc., during the
e of a mecti'ig of the Board of
tors held Mc,„day and Tuesdav
; city. Cranjall succeeds Mess-
Kendall, wliose resignation as
ent was accf.pted by the Board
!W of the fact that pressure of
business macig it impossible for
o contuiue u-, an executive ca-
ndall's oflice as treasurer is to
ed by H. H. Wellenbrink, who
w secretary and treasurer, as
s a member ,f the Board of Di-
s.
number of mportant negotia-
were virtu: jiy closed and im-
:t business transacted during
leeting. Af'ter the meeting an-
ment was made by General
ger F. C. Quimby that, while
f ■ ■ ■ "-~e2)
Six Let Out
members of the publicitv and
itation de;oartments of Gold-
have beer I discharged. Only
are termc^d, heads of depart-
now rei „ain at Goldwyn as
exhibitor,-^' servive and exploit-
are conce rned.
Goldwyn. jt ^vas admitted that
.1 people had been let out but
was not hing specially impor
>ont It. it was said.
Special to WID'8 DAILY)
anapolis, Ind.— Frank Rem-
itatcs that ,a meeting of the ex-
e committee , of the Motion Pic-
hxhibitors of America, Inc.,
e held short! j^ at which time a
e date will b{ , set for the annual
ition.
Omy One Capellani
ry Cahane .stated yesterday
Albert Lapel Jani would make
)ne productio n for Cosmopoli-
rod., Inside .the Cup" as an-
^d exclusive tjv in WID'S
I yesterday. ',
arrangement cjoes not involve
omplications v.~ ith Robertson
tor whom C - pit^n? r- m do
year. "Caps' ,. ; .> R C
e "Kismet" with )tjs .A-ucr.
Sidney Drew is now en route
Los Angeles to attend the .S
1 Drew Post benefit at the
Amsterdam Sunday night.
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didn't flirt with your wife!" — Marshall Neilan's
"What's the matter bo ?^ didn't flirt with your wife!'
"Don't Ever Marry," a Fijst National attraction. — Advt
Warren Resigns
F. B. Warren, vicepresident and
sales manager of the V. W. Hodkin-
son Corp. yesterda' tendered his
resignation effective on .^pril 10, —
Saturday. (
AI)out a year ag' F. b. vvairen re-
tired from the Goldwyn Picture*;
Corp. as vice-pesident and sale.'
manager and jo-ied W. W. Hodkin-
son. Since tlin the growth of the
Ilodkinson bi-^iness has been one of
the sensatio'al features of the indus-
try.
Reports rom throughout the coun-
try indicas that some of the recent
Hodkinsci productions have develop-
ed sale.' values equal to several of
the oi-standing successes of the
Year.
' Wants Uetense League
Willard C. Patterson of Atlanta
Ga., has sent a call to independent
exhibitors to meet in Chicago oii
.A.pril, 26 where plans will be discuss
ed for the formation of an exhibitors'
defense league.
Washburn Leaves
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Bryant Washburn
will shortly leave the Famous Play-
ers fold. From present indications
it looks as if he would leave after the
completion of his present picture but
if his plans do not materialize before
that time, he will make another one
for Famous Players. That, however,
will be the last.
It is generally understood here
that Washburn has had offers from
First National and Associated Ex-
hibitors.
Tlie First National executive of-
fices did not know anything aboul
the ^Vashburn report yesterday.
.■\t Famous Players it was stated
that Washburn's contract with that
organization had almost expired.
Parker to Director Norma
Albert Parker who directed Clara
Kimball Young in "Eyes of Youth"
for Equity, it is understood, will di-
rect Norma Talmadge in a picture
for First National.
Selznick Deals
Closes for English Distribution and
Signs Collier and Louise Huff
To Star for Him
Announcement of a three-fold deal
was made yesterday to the Selznick-
Select-Republic sales force assembled
in convention at the Astor.
Lewis J. Selznick announced that
he had entered into contract with the
Walturdaw Company, Ltd., of Lon-
don, to take over the distribution in
the British Isles the product of the
Select and Selznick producing com-
panies to the minimum extent of
78 pictures a vear. tbis deal involving
in excess of $2,000,000. The contract
was closed with Colonel A. H.
Brown, who came from London to
close this deal with Selznick. It is
also the intention, under the contracu
for Selznick to shortly comment
production in England.
William Collier, now starring on
Broadway in "Tlie Hottentot," is to
be presented by Selznick in "The
New Butler."
The fact tliat the first Collier pro-
duction was completed and ready for
screening was kept a secret especial-
ly for the convention. "The New
Butler" was shown. Select will dis-
tribute the subject.
Myron Selznick has signed a con-
tract with Louise Huff as a star for
the next five years, beginning im-
mediately.
The exhibitor members of Nation-
al Picture Theaters will assemble in
Lewis J. Selznick's office this morn-
ing at 11 o'clock, and immediatelj' af-
ter that enter a business session at
the Astor.
The Board of Directors will be
elected during the session.
Get Hodkinson for Canada
The Canadian Exhibitors Ex-
change with offices in Toronto and
Montreal yesterday signed contracts
with P. N. Brinch of Hodkinson giv-
ing the former the Hodkinson fran-
chise for Canada.
The companj' plans to open ex-
changes in St. John, N. B., and in
Winnipeg while Hodkinson will
maintain representatives in each ter-
ritory.
Messrs. Brady and Alexander rep-
resented the Canadian organization.
They left for Toronto last night im-
mediately after closing the deal.
A forthcoming American produc-
tion is "The House of Tovs," the
novel by Henry Russell .Miller.
For SDecial "TIE UP" work
.SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
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Dover, Del. — The Corporation
^ Trust Co. has chartered a company
#■ known as the Associated First Na-
l^tional Pictures of Al's^ouri with a
^capitalization of $195,000.
9P Skouras Bros, of St. Louis recent-
.V ly acquired tlie First National fran-
Knoxville, Tenn. — Since he cannot chise for Missouri,
present his usual show on Sundays, , The First National executive of-
W. E. Drumbar, manager of the Sig- f'ces knew^ nothing about the above
nal Amusement House has hit upor 'ncorporation yesterday but it is be-
the scheme of giving a special per Heved tliat the company was formed
formance for newspapermen. So farj ^'^ ^ct as the territorial franchise
he has received must free publicity, bolding unit for that state
in each of the local dailies as a result
of these shows for reviewing pur-
poses, and it helps fill the house
dtiring the rest of the week.
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Orders Re-Trial.
Justice Ford who tried the suit
brought by the U. S. Printing and
Lithographing Co. against P. A.
Powers and others in which the jury
gave a verdict for $50,000 against the
defendant set aside the verdict yes-
terday. A second trial will be or-
dered in several davs.
Second Story for Butler
Los Angeles. — The second story
for David Butler, with D. N. Schwab
Prod, will be based in "Alice in Un-
derland" by Henry Payson Dowst.
It will be released under the title of
"Smilin' All the Way."
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Plaza Theater. New York.
Bijou Theater in Brooklyn.
Courtland Theater in New
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Palace Theater in Washing-
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De Lux Theater in Utica.
And soon in many other
theaters.
The Glifograph Corporation
280 Broadway
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To Fight Deposit System
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Detroit, Mich.— The Michigan M.
P. Exhibitors' Association at a meet-
ing held on Tuesdaj^ appointed a leg-
islative committee to combat what is
termed an "unfair deposit system."
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one. Fred Delodder of the Delphe
and Maxine theaters was elected a
director while the personnel of the
board of directors was increased to
IS: seven from Detroit and eight from
the rest of the state. Plans were
made for the reception which will be
held here shortly. Doris Kenyon
will be here from New York to at-
tend.
Buffalo Capitol Opens
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Buffalo. — The New Capitol theater
S. Park Ave. and Triangle St. has
opened with "A Virtuous Vamp" as
the opening attraction.
The theater is conducted by Messrs.
Hall and Hanny who own the Max-
ine and Capitol.
Will Make Film in Denver
Portland, Ore— The Ore-Col Film
Corp., recently organized in with .'\.
D. Frost, president, and O. D. Wood-
ward, vice-president, has purchased
"Black Sheep" by Will Payne.
The corporation has secured John
B. O'Brien todirect. The produc-
tion is to be made in Denver. Work
will start at once.
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Chicago. — Willis and Eckels state
ihat Ross and Mack have not taken
r.ver Willis, Eckels and Mack but
merely the department handling
ptints and cuts as handled by the lat-
ter.
Willis and Eckels will conduct
tlieir business as heretofore with the
absence of Irving Mack as a firm
manber. "
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ith Associated Exhibitors, Accord-
ing to Report
mcnts have practically been com-
It is understood thai all arrange-
pleted, and that Geraldine Farrar will
sign a contract with Associated Ex-
hibitors, of which F. C. Quimby,
formerly of Pathe, Ls general man-
a;jer.
Arrangements will be rushed to
give 1\1 iss Farrar a storj' which will
allow her to appear to her best advan-
tage, and efforts are now being made
to secure a prominent director to
handle Miss Farrar and the several
productions which in all likelihood
will be made in the East. Miss Farrar
is tired of working California. Ac
tual work will start sometime in May.
Miss Farrar will work all summer
and it is expected that she will pro-
duce two productions for release
through the Associated Exhibitors.
Miss Farrar thus becomes the first
star of the new exhibitor co-operative
organization. She recently cancelled
her contract with Ciokhvyn.
Associated Exhibitors are said to
be almost ready to annoimce the
names of three additional stars.
Thursday, April 8, 19,
BILLY WEST
SPILLS SCREAMS
AND LAUGHTER
FROM THE TICKLE
BOX
RELEASED BY
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New President
{Contiifiied from Page 1)
arrangements for at least one source
of prodnct practically were complet-
ed, and while assurances of several
'cr bi,g special productions were
forthcoming, there still remain formal
details to be gone through which
make it inadvisable to make the ar-
rangements public at the moment.
Mr. Quimby stated that the
changes in executive personnel
would in no wise affect the workings
of the organization. He is known to
have been negotiating with many im-
portant individuals and factors in the
industry during the past few weeks.
According to members of the
P>oard of Directors Afr. Kendall's
resignation was accepted with regret.
It is understood that Mr. Kendall
stated that no matter what his per-
sonal wishes in the case might be.
he felt that the affairs of the Capitol
Theater and affiliated business inter-
ests required so much of his time
that he could not possibly do justice
to the Capitol and to the .'\ssociated
Exhibitors at the Same time.
Mr. Kendall explained also that.
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duction of pictures to a small extent
and, undoubtedly, will go into pro-
duction on a much larger scale soon,
he felt that such activities would not
he consistent with a continuation oi
his holding office in the Associated
Exhibitors.
More Territory Sold
-Vrthur Ziehm, foreign manager for
Goldwyn has sold the company's
third year output for Argentine,
Paraguay and Uruguay. Also for
China and japan.
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Friday, April 9, 1920
^ National Meets
libitors Here for Formation of
New Selznick Organization —
Crandall May Resign.
uuniber of important exhibitors
lied town yesterday to take part
he hrst meeting of National Pic-
Theaters, Inc. — the Selznick co-
-ative exhibitor movement. After
ting L. J. yesterday morning they
t into business sessions which
ed all during the day.
is understood that Harry Cran-
of Washington, one of the vice-
iidents, will tender his resigna-
as an official, because of the fact
he has just been elected presi-
1: of Associated Exhibitors, and
belief that it would be unfair to
NX|jpy a vice-presidency of one co-
ative exhibitor movement when
was chief executive of another.
he Board of Directors will be
led during the meeting.
ast night the Select and Republic
5 managers had a "stag" dinner
he Astor. There were business
ions all day.
he sales managers presented gen-
manager Sam Morris with a
Isome set of evening dress studs
links, and to sales manager
ries Rogers a diamond and plat-
1 scarf pin.
Dent Promoted
mes Dent has been promoted to
ost of chief assistant to Myron
nick in charge of studio opera-
! for Selznick.
;na Keefe, of Selznick, left yes-
ly for Worcester, Mass., where
was guest of honor at an exhib-
ball.
Price 5 Cents
Personal Charge
Of Sales Will Be Taken Over by W
W. Hodkinson in His
Corporaton.
W. \V. Hodkinson said yesterda}
that he would personally attend t(
the conduct of his sales department
"for the time being at least," in vie
of the unexpected resignation of i
B. Warren as vice-president and sale
manager of the firm.
"During the past ^^ear," continue<
Mr. Hodkinson, "I have been look
ing into the production end of th
business, but that is pretty wel
set now, and I will be able to take u
Mr. Warren's work. Our organiza
tion is in splendid shape."
They're All in London
{By cable)
>ndon, Eng.— The aggregation of
men assembling at the Savoy
IS growing weekly. The lobby
nbles the Astor.
lose now present include Adolph
'r, Samuel Goldwvn, Gabriel
i, Ralph Block, Paul Cromelin,
Plunkett, George E. Kann of
ersal, Sydney Reynolds, now
Alliance Film Corp. Ltd., Wil-
A. Brady, and Carle Carlton
is Gest is also here.
ALICOATE
Crisp to Direct Hawley.
Jssiire of other work has forced
Woods to resign the assignment
rect Wanda Hawley in "Miss
>s" for Realart, and Donald
succeeds him. Crisp has di-
1 the last five Washburn pic-
"Give me that phone, who is this woman calling you up?" — "Don't Ever
Marry," a Marshall Neilan production for First National.— Advt.
Tiiere was much speculatio
throughout the trade yesterday whe
Warren's resignation, as publishe
exclusively in WID'S DAILY, be
came known. A number of telephon
calls vvere received at this office in
quiring whether Warren's futur
plans were known. There was muc
interest as to whether he intended t
engage again in motion picture dis
tribution or devote his entire atten
tion to his bond and investment bus
iness, F. B. Warren & Co., with of
fices at 15 Maiden Lane, and branch*
in Philadelphia and other importai
cities.
Hoyt Plavs to Ray James Leaves Fox
Charles Ray Prod. Inc., has pur-
chased 14 of the most famous of
Charles Hoyt's dramatic works for
adaptation the screen. With a pur-
chase price said to run into large fig-
ures, the acquisition of these farce
comedies gives the star's producing
o^^ganization a wealth of screen mate-
rialr-^The group jncludes: "A Black
Sheep," "A Brass Monkey," "A Con-
tented Woman," "A Day and a
Night," ".\ Dog in the Manger," "A
Hole in the Ground," "A Midnight
Bell,", "A Milk White Flag," "A
Rag Baby," "A Runaway Colt," "A
Stranger in New York," "A Trip to
"hinatown," "A Texas Steer" and
"A Temperance Town."
It is not known whether Ray wi!l
find any of these plays adaptable
to his own personal uses.
Los Angeles — Charles Ray will
probably go to Europe in about a
year to make a film in London. At
present he is working on "Peaceful
Valley. First release will be "4.5
Minutes from Broadwaj'."
Arthur James, director of publicity
of the Fox Film Corp., has tendered
his resignation effective Saturday,
April 17. His successor has not yet
been appointed. It is understood
that James will open an office for
general advertising and publicity as
well as film work and in connection
wdtli this will undertake a campaign
for the National Council for Defense.
All Set for the Ball
The big affair of the season in mo-
tion picture social circles, is the Mo-
tion Picture Director's Association
Ball, Biltmore, to-morrow night.
Interspersing the dancing, the mus-
ic for which will be furnished by two
Orlando orchestras, will be enter-
tainment of a quality heretofore un-
known in connection with an affair
of the kind.
Supper will be served in the ban-
quet hall adjoining the large ball
room, and the entire 17th floor will
be taken over by the Association for
the evening.
More Percentage
A prominent exhibitor of a sma
northerncity writes. "With referenc
to percentage bookings. Last wee!
we had a visit from the P-A specia
representative. He is a wonderfu
talker, but he didn't convince, us
Neither has he convinced the othei
boys in our immediate territory, sc
far as we can learn. We are keeping
in touch with each other on the prop-
osition, in order that each may know
what the other is doing. We thin!
it is perfectly safe to say that we
shall get next year's pictures on a flai
rental basis."
Beck and Garrett Return.
Arthur F. Beck and Sidney Garret!
returned to New York yesterdaV
from Los Angeles, where they ar1
ranged for a studio site. >
Lichtman Due To-day.
Al Lichtman of Famous Players is
due in his office to-day from Los AnJ
geles.
NEW press book IDEAS,
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up.
The Cosmopolitan Book Co. has is-
sued a book mark which should help
exploit "The River's End." It refers
to that as James Oliver Curwood's
greatest story of the Canadian North-
west, and explains that it is presented
in picture form by Marshall Neilan
and can be seen "At leading photo-
play theaters." Beneath the latter in-
scription is the remark that the book
is for sale at all bookstores.
(Miillicothe, O. — "Stop Work Mon-
day— or come after church on Sun-
day. Here, is a picture that'll give
you something to talk about. Bring
the whole family, etc.," read a herald
issued by C. A. Smith of the Sher-
man, after he had booked "Male and
Female." Any reference to discon-
tinuing work makes an impression'on
the rural mind, and since many of his
l)atrons are farmers, he filled the
liouse.
Star Series for "U"e
Universal will revert to the star
series of bookings beginning July 1.
There will be six stars, each ex-
ploited in a series of eight produc-
tions— .Edith Roberts, Harry Carey,
Frank Mayo, Lyons and Moran,
Carmel Myers and a new star now
being sought.
Nothing has been said about Pris-
cilla Dean or the number of Jewel
productions to be released. The lat-
ter brand included in recent months,
such films as "The Right to Happi-
ness," "The Great Air Robbery."
'Blind Husbands and "The Devil's
Pass-Key." Universal until now has
l)een booking in series of 12. There
were three series of these: the Big
12, the Money Making 12 and the
S. R. O. 12.
; "U" To Film Leitch Story
I Universal Industrial will film "Mai
Man." written by John Leitch whr
^ prepared the scenario. Harr}
vey will direct the picture.
Leitch's story deals with industria
:nocracy and the control of factor
! by a system similar to the nationa
. . \'ernment of this country.
"Gumps" in New England
(Special If, IV ID'S D.4ILY)
Ht)Ston, Mass. — I'irst National Ex-
change has purchased New England
rights to "The Gumps" the cartoon
series distributed by Celebrated
Players, of Chicago. M. J.Mintz
closed the deal with First National.
New Theater for Jersey City
Jersey City, N. J. — A twelve story
structure including a hotel and mo-
tion picture theater will be built on
the Boulevard and Sip Ave. The
theater will seat 1,500. Stoweden
Realty Corp.. Dr. H. M. laflfe. presi-
flent will build.
Colin Campbell, who is directing
Dustin Farnum in "Big Happiness"
has gone to Baldy to shoot some
snow stuff.
lack Livingston has completed hi
rk at Universal and has signed :
; tract with Metro.
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Co
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Sir;
T tI5 CHICA^tO tribune SAID
- "TEMPESrUO-JS AND CAR-
M3NES3JE, ■WITH MISS FAR-
RAR, ROSS TWIXT HER LIPS
INDULGING IN MA.D DANCES
AND STREET FIGHTS. 'THE
WOMAN AND THE PUPPET'
IS SUPERBLY PHOTOGRAPH-
ED.-WELL ACTED. AND THK
SUBTITLES CONCISE AND
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED
Two Theaters in R. C. Bldg.
The new Robertson Cole building
planned for 723-7th Ave. will have
two theaters on the roof. The the-
aters will be used for private exhibi-
tions and will be equipped with an
organ.
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FRANCHISE HOLDERS FOR A START-
2 James Oliver Curwood Productions
.Mr. Curwood is himself writing the continuity and we con-
fidently anticipate remarkable pictures. His own produc-
ing company will produce them.
8 Marshall Neilan Productions
"The River's End" is his first.
6 Charles Ray Productions with option on 6 more.
Each from a well-known story or play.
16 Norma Talmadge Productions each from a bijj
story or play.
12 Constance Talmadge Productions.
Constance is the strongest comer in the business.
12 Katharine MacDonald Productions.
Her new ones will be from big stories or plays.
4 Lionel Barrymore Productions. ,
Each from a famous — and we mean P'AMOUS —
stage play, supervised by Whitman Bennett.
6 Anita Stewart Productions.
Each from a famous story or play.
6 Mildred Harris Chaplin Productions, with option
on six more.
1 King Vidor Production
with option on six more.
and
4 more Charlie Chaplin Comedies
1 more D. W. Griffith Production.
■and we'll announce some more big names mighty soon.
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Friday, April 9,
Radiosoul Exchange
Radiosoul Films, Inc., have opened
an exchange in the Leavitt Bldg. A
second film, "The Eternal Feminine"
with Victor Seastrom is now ready
for release.
Expect Contract With Swedish Co.
(Special to MAID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Winifred Westover,
now with Fox, will sail for Sweden
shortly to become a star with a com-
pany known as the Central Film Co.
Contracts are said to be on the way
here from New York.
Broadway, Norfolk, to Seat 2,400
Norfolk, Va.— R. D. Craver and
Pryor Bros, will operate the Broad-
way which will cost $300,000 and
seat 2,400.
Advertising Managers
and Publicity Men:
Save money, worry and time
on your press sheets, and get
a higher grade of work. Phone
or write
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clients "The Play's *he Thing," and
we have it.
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In the Courts
The Rogers Films Corp. has been
sued in the Supreme Court by Tefft
Johnson for $3,200. The summons
does not state the cause of action.
Orrin Johnson has sued Goldwyn
Pictures Corp. for $5,100 damages.
The complaint alleges that the de-
fendant engaged him at $850 a week
to act in Rupert Hughes's "Scratch
My Back," and that he was to begin
on Jan. 26. He says he would have
been employed at least six weeks but
the defendant refused to carry out
the contract.
News Men May Organize
All of the recognized news reels:
International, Pathe, Selznick, Fox,
Kinograms and Gaumont may form
a co-operative organization for the
purpose of facilitating the filming of
events of national and international
importance.
Several meetings have already been
held and the present outlook seems
to indicate the formation of a per-
manent body.
E. B. Hatrick, general manager of
tlic International News Weekly
stated yesterday that the number of
applications filed to film the forth-
coming yachting races by independ-
ent operators had caused some diffi-
culty to the recognized news weekly
men. The organization would take
care of such matters as this and other
similar difficulties which may arise
from time to time.
Stromberg Syndicates Article's
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles. — Hunt Stromberg,
publicity director for Thomas H.
Ince is syndicating a series of articles
among 35 newspapers on Ince's me-
thods of production and hitherto un-
published views on production meth-
ods.
The series comprises seven articles
and has been copyrighted to prevent
reproduction by correspondence
schools and "quack" studio operators.
Douglas Fairbanks has purchased
n original story by Louis Weadock
which may be produced in the near
future.
Loew in Akron
(Special to iriD'S DAILY)
Cleveland, O. — Marcus Loew will
erect a 4,000 theater on Main St.,
here. The theater will be known as
Loew's Hippodrome and will have a
second entrance on Bowery St.
The entire project will cost $1,250,-
000.
Loew plans theaters in additional
cities in northern Ohio.
Marcus Loew verified the above
dispatch yesterday.
He said he intends making memor-
andums in the future of newly ac-
quired sites for theaters so he will
know just what's best.
The way it is now, said Mr. Loew,
he discovers a lot of new theaters
when contractors and builders ask
him for money.
Walthall May Sign
Los Angeles.— Henry B. Walthall
who recently completed a series of
productions for National Film may
shortly announce a new starring af-
filiation, according to his own state-
ments.
Walthall started "The Splendid
Hazard" for Allan Dawn but did not
finish the engagement.
JACK COOPER
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"Virtuous Husbands" "The Yellow Dog Catcher"
"Dablin in Society" "The Heart Snatcher"
"Footlight Maids" "The Light-Weight Lover"
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts"
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OL. XII. No. 10
Saturday, April 10, 1920
Price S Cen
Killing Deposits
New York State— Bill Going to
Governor.
{Special to IFID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The proposed lav,
hich will have the effect of safe-
larding tlie interests of exhibitors
IS been passed by the Senate. The
11 amends the general business law
relation to money deposited or ad-
nced on a contract to be applied
payments thereunder when due.
This legislation is designed to pro^
ct exhibitors who have been re-
Iiircd to make big deposits. The ex-
bitors contend that they are forced
pay anywhere from 5 to 100 per
nt of the amounts of their con-
icts. They also claim that they
ve been frequently the victims of
reliable firms and cases of bank-
ptcy.
If tlie bill becomes a law it will be
e means of affording protection to
I exhibitors in numerous ways.
Another bill which has passed the
nate and is also sponsored by Sen-
)r Cotillo, provides for the admis-
n of children between the ages
10 and 16 years to attend picture
uses in the City of New York after
lool hours and before 8 o'clock in
evening not accompanied by par-
or guardian. According to the
)visions of the bill these children
1 be under the personal charge of
natron and a particular section of
— : theater will be set aside for their
=4:lusive use.
he services of the matron will be
by the management of the thea-
, who will also pay a fee of $15
the Society for the Prevention of
Jelty to Children for their approval
the character of the matron ap-
nted to the position.
These two bills will now go to the
sembly for concurrence. If they
s the Assembly they go to the
vernor for his consideration.
Drew Post Benefit To-morrow
he S. Rankin Drew Post of the
iierican Legion will hold its benefit
norrow night at the New .\m-
dam.
i. large number of film publicity
(1 in New York will attend the
efit which will have the three Bar-
lores on one bill as the main fea-
!. James J. Corbett and Mrs.
ney Drew will appear among
ers.
/
""In vew of the "Current Re-
leases" feature now appearing
jn the Sunday issue of WID'S
IDAILY, the quarterly index of
features reviewed will here-
after be discontinued.
English Combine?
Zukor, Jury and Beaverbrook R«
ported to Be Allies.
{By cable)
London. Eng. — Film circles her
are discussing freely the report thj
Adolph Zukor, Sir William Jury c
Jury's Imperial Theaters and Lor
Beaverbrook are endeavoring to pej
feet a huge combine which woul
control England.
At a recent meeting of the Cim
matograph Exhibitors" Associatioi
A. E. Newbould, director of the Pre
vincial Cinematograph Theaters an
the Associated Provincial Pictur
Houses, stated that Lord Beavei
brook was not in control of thos
companies. Newbould also state
that Beaverbrook retained a ver
small share in Famous Players.
There is some speculation as t
the real reason for Zukor's rccer
trip to Copenhagen.
ALICOATI
"Don't be bashful, lady. Yer in fer life" — Marshall Neilan's "Don't Ever
Marry," a First N ational attraction. — Advt.
"Big 4" Situation Directors Elected
After Mr. Zukor sailed for Eng
land on Alarch 10, WID'S DAIL'
published an article relative to th
above cable.
Abrams Denies Retirement of Mc-
Adoo — Fairbanks Tells of
Stock Holdings.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Hiram Abrams said
yesterday that he had no knowledge
of his possible election as president
of United .A.rtists, succeeding Oscar
.\. Price, and added that if correct
this announcement will be made by
Hie Board of Directors in New York.
He denies that W^ G. McAdoo has
retired as counsel for the United
Artists.
Board of directors of United Art-
ists will meet in New York on April
20, when a successor to Presidenc
{Continued on Page 4)
Worthington Out of Haworth
William Worthington, who sup-
plied the "worth" in Haworth, has re-
tired as president of the corporation
;ind has been succeeded by A. B. C.
Dohrmann of San Francisco.
Worthington is now' directing for
Gibraltar Pictures in the East.
National Picture Theaters Hold First
Real Business Meeting Yes-
terday at the Astor.
The first real business meeting of
the exhibitor members of National
Picture Theaters, Inc., was held yes-
terday in the Astor. Lewis J. Selz-
nick, head of the movement, made
an offer to do anything that the ex-
liiliitors present desired in order to
perfect a real live co-operative organ-
ization.
{Continued on Page 4)
Report Deal in Italian Films
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington — "Commerce Reports"
say: "Consul Busser reports from
Trieste that newspapers of Trieste
report that, according to an agree-
ment between the Cito Cinema, the
Unione Cinematografica Italiana, and
the Austrian L^niversum Films A.
G., the whole output of the two Ital-
ian companies mentioned will be sold
in Germany, Austria, and Russia by
the Austrian LTniversum Films Co."
Levey to Film President Portraits
President Wilson has given permi;
sion for the Educational Departmei
of Universal to film the portraits (
the Presidents of the United Stati
in the rooms and galleries of th
White House, Washington, these pi<
tures to be used in "Our Presidents
a picture being made for use in pul
"ic and private schools.
Keenan Here
Frank Keenan is back
York from Los Angeles.
Ne
"Cap" to Direct Davies
It is understood that Albert Cape
lani will direct Marion Davies i
"The Inside of the Cup" for Cosm<
politan Prod.
Young Succeeds Hunt
Howard I. Young, editor of tl
Paramount Magazine, has succeedf
W. O. Hurst as manager of produ
tion of the non-fiction department
Famous Players. He continues ;
editor of the magazine as welL
Walcamp Co. Arrives
San Francisco — The Marie Ws
camp company arrived here ycste
day morning from the Orient. Ca
Laemmle met them at the pier.
The IDEA Inventor.
SOLOMON, he's wis.— Advt.
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked- S&1*.
amous Players .. 83^ 86% 843%
*Do pfd 90% 90% 90%
oldwyn 23% 25 24
oew> Iiic 32J4 34% 33%
rianglc % % %
nit. Pict. Prod... 4% 6 5
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♦Thursday's quotations.
Lloyd Comedies Booking
The second series of Harold
loyd's six two reelers has been giv-
1 considerable booking. The Strand
id Capitol have booked them day
id date, and the following houses
ill also play them: Loew's Victoria,
reeley Square, Lincoln Square, Am-
"ican, Orpheum, Boulevard, Nation-
, De Kalb, Fulton, Delancey Street,
alace, Avenue B, Warwick, Circle,
ew York, 42nd Street, Broadway,
i6th Street. Seventh Ave., Bijou,
urland, Brevoort, Hoboken and
Metropolitan; Moss' Flatbush, Jef-
rson. Regent, Hamilton and Dyck-
an; Brooklyn Strand.
lures
MK^iW VOQH
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The Chicago News has this
to say about "The Woman and
the Puppet":
.."Miss Farrar is a joy as the
whimsical Concha. Her por-
traiture is sincere and not a bit
exaggerated. .Lou Tellegen acts
opposite while half a dozen other
prominent players lend charm to
the production."
Coast Brevities
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Charlie Murray the
comedian has signed a new contract
with Mack Sennett.
It was variously reported that
Murray would form his own produc-
ing unit.
Sara Mason, new Metro ^Y'■'^^'^'
has begun work on the continuity
for her first picture, "Held in
Trust," from a magazine story. It's
for May Allison.
. •
Bessie Barriscale has decided to
adapt all her screen plays for some ,
time to come from the serials and
short stories written by Kathleen
Norris, the California authoress who
has gained wide popularity as a writ-
er of women's stories.
DAILV
Saturday, April 10, 1920
:i
Putting It Over
Here is /loiv a brother exliib-
itor put his shoiv over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knoti) hoiv you cleaned
lip.
Bertram Bracken has been engaged
by Louis B. Mayer to direct Anita
Stewart, who has just finished "The
Yellow Typhoon."
Irene Weston, former Follies
beautj% is going into pictures.
John Hohenvest, for several years
a producer in Europe is now at the
Goldwj'n studios studying American
methods of production.
George Irving who has just finish-
ed directing his second L. Lawrence
Weber production, has left for New
York.
Filming of "The Temple of
Dawn," in which Bert Lytell stars,
has been started at the Metro studio.
Ruth Stonehouse will play the part
of the young reporter of a "scandal
sheet" in "Parlor, Bedroom and
Bath," for Metro.
Merwyn LeRoy, late of LeRoy &
Cooper, will be seen in Famous
Players-Lasky releases from now on.
LeRoy is a nephew of Jesse L.
Lasky.
Mabel Julienne Scott has just been
engaged to plaj' the leading feminine
role in George Melford's next three
special productions.
Negotiations have been closed be-
tween Dustin Farnum and N. W.
Aronson for the purchase of "Big
Happiness."
GAUSMAN.
Cincinnati, O. — Music will figure
prominently in the exploitation of
Selznick pictures playing in Ohio in
many cases, during the summer
Jimmie Carrier, Selznick's local ex-
ploitation manager arranged to have
the 32 piece band of Maysville, Ken-
tucky, composed of boys, none over
16 years of age march in Selznick
picture parades.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Managing Di-
rector Robert Poole of the California
put over "Uneasy Feet," the novel
comedy in which the entire 1,400 feet
of film are devoted to feet, by flash-
ing on the screen simultaneously with
the picture, titles of songs, marches
and arias which the orchestra played.
These were visible on the portion of
the screen which was dark, and suited
the action so as to draw numerous
laughs.
Poll Books Four Hodkinsons
S. Z. Poli's chain of Connecticut
houses has booked four of the cur-
rent Hodkinson productions for im-
mediate presentation. These are
"The Sagebrusher," "Desert Gold,"
"His Temporary Wife," and "The
Lone Wolf's Daughter."
Sales on Rogers Films
"The Illiterate Digest" the new
Will Rogers film has been sold for
Michigan to W. A. Hayncs, of De-
troit and for Illinois and Indiana to
Ellliott and Brockell of Chicago.
Film Deals With Electricity
Westinghouse Electric and M'f'g
Co. will shortly release a OJie reeler
made by Universal Industrial which
deals with the benefits and mode of
operations of various electrical ma-
chines. It will have world-wide dis-
tribution.
To Exploit Screen Smiles
Screen Smiles, the animated topi-
cal review being state-righted by
Victor Kremer, will be given an ex-
tensive publicity campaign. Novelty
one-sheets, heralds, lobby displays
and special slides are being prepared.
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FIUME — D'Annunzio sends troops to guai
the Dalmatian Coaot — a farewell review
held in honor of the departing soldiers.
IN THE LIMELIGHT— Gianni Caproi
famous Italian airplane constructor, a.riv
here to build passenger planes for Trao
Atlantic service.
First U. S. team leaves for Olympic Gam
in Belgium to take part in the internatioD
hockey events.
France occupies German towns to stop vj
lation of the treaty — Premier Millcran
whose government decided on this policy.
Animated map showing region occupied
tlie French troops.
HOBOKEN, N. J. — First of America's hi
ored dead brought from England — bodies
U. S. soldiers, buried in England, arrive h*
to be sent to families for interment.
ST. CLOUD, FRANCE— Old in years oi
— so say the fleet-footed athletes in 15-ni
obstacle race to which only the middle-ag
are eligible.
REVOLUTION IN GERMANY— M<
archist "rule" lasts but five days— exclus
pictures of soldiers occupying Berlin stre
to uphold seizure of the Ebert governrai
by Kapp forces.
The tanks of General Luttwitz, leader
the reactionary army — note the signific
emblem.
Propaganda leaflets- are distributed to '
the true imperialistic nature of the revc
tion.
Business of making revolutions does not
terfere with business of eating.
And Berlin is just curious.
NEW YORK CITY— America First— is V
note of festivities in which school child
celebrate the third anniversary of the et
of America into war with Germany.
PARIS, FRANCE — France increases
army to keep watch on the German aci
the Rhine — first post-war recruits leave
Alsace.
PALM BEACH, FLA.— Old Neptune n
be his dad! Little Herbert Seaman, fi
fear-old diving champion, exhibits some
his big "stunts."
3-ft. high — makes 20-ft. dive I
The grownups take their turns at some a
batic diving.
IN CUBAN WATERS— Pathe camera
takes pictures of U. S. S. Arizona from
ket of observation balloon attached to
warship. Exclusive pictures.
toaay
RITCHEY posters are
purposeful posters, — and
their essential purpose is.
to sell the maximum num-
ber of tickets.
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urday, April 10, 1920 iQj^^\^ DAILV
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To avoid misunderstandings
These are late big productions of
JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD
STORIES
]Vow breaking records everywhere —
"BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY"
Adapted from "Wapi the Walrus"
Directed by David Hartford
Now breaking reco?'ds everywhere —
"THE RIVER'S END"
From the novel of the same name
Directed by Marshall Neilan
ISow in production by James Oliver Curwood Productions, Inc.
NOMADS OF TIHE NORTH "
From the novel of the same name
Directed by David Hartford
BeWCire ! When booking a James Oliver Curwood picture
see that you are not led to believe that some old padded out two
or three reeler is a modern Curwood picture.
The above are all genuine
FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
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DAILV
Saturday, April 10.
"Big 4" Situation
(Continued from Page 1)
Price will probably be named.
According to Los Angeles reports,
when Douglas Fairbanks was in-
formed by a reporter of McAdoo's
retirement, he said:
"Gee, I'm sorry. But I hadn't
heard of it before. I don't know what
Mr. McAdoo's reasons are, of course,
but maybe he's going to be pretty
busy with other things for a while."
"Will it affect the United Artists?"
"No," said Mr. Fairbanks. "Mr.
McAdoo has a fifth interest in the
corporation. Miss Pickford (he
called her that) has one-fifth. Charlie
has a fifth, Mr. Griffith has a fifth
and I have the other.
"You see, when we organized the
temperamental stars had to sort of
have some one to stand in awe of
and Mr. McAdoo, with his dignity
and prestige, aside from his legal abil-
ity, was the ideal man.
"Now, with the organization work
out of the way, we don't really need
a lawyer. Of course all of us have
our personal attorneys. We may
have to have a general counsel,
tiiough, at that, for if we ever let
four lawyers at once get into things
there is no telling what would hap-
pen. I'm an eternal optimist, though,
and won't worry about it, or look for
hurdles to jump until someone ac-
tually builds them, and if we have to
get another general counsel it will
be up to all four of us to worry, and
not just me alone."
New Cohen Release
Jack Cohn -is at work editing
"Screen Snapshots," the new reel
dealing with stars at home. Release
not yet decided.
'Sheriff Nell" is coming back. The
female law enforcing genius, made
famous by Polly Moran in her Key-
stone days, will again be seen on the
screen, according to an announce-
ment made by the Marion H. Kohn
Prod.
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BANG-UP
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RELEASED BY
REELCRAFT
Directors Elected
(Continued from Page 1)
.\ number of plans were discussed.
I)ut it is understood that nothing defi-
nite was done with the exception of
the election of a board of directors
to govern the activities of the body.
The directors are as follows:
John Harris, Pittsburgh; E. S.
Lenner, Youngstown, O.; George
Greaves, Denver; Harry Bernstein,
Richmond; Charles Olsen, Indianap-
olis: Hector M. E. Pasmezoglu;
Fred Dolle, Louisville; Jake Wells,
Richmond; Harry Crandall, Wash-
ington; George Giles, Boston; George
Simpson, Rochester, and Ross Rog-
ers, Wichita Falls.
Additional directors will be elected
at a meeting to be held at a future
date.
Among the exhibitors at the meet-
ing were George Greaves, Denver;
S. Seigeloff, St. Louis; Harry Bern-
stein, Richmond; Cliarles Olson, In-
dianapolis; Hector M. E. Pasmezoglu,
St. Louis; Geo. Eigel. St. Louis;
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Pro-
ductions. The leading produc-
ers are our clients. The play's
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Mr. J. S. Woody, Gen. Mgr.,
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Dear Mr. Woody:
Having watched Miss Wanda Hawley's work in "Old Wives
For New, " "We Can't Have Everything," "For Better, For Worse" and especially
as "Beauty" in "Everywoman, " one could not help but comment upon her
work, and I have often wondered why someone had not signed her up as
a top-notcher.
When you announced that you had secured the services of
Miss Hawley, I knew that you had picked a winner. I have booked Miss Wanda
Hawley in her first picture, "Miss Hobbs," for a week's run in our Rose
Theatre. You certainly have got to hand it to REALART and its POLICY. It
is one that bespeaks confidence. Here you are releasing one of the most
promising young actresses in the motion picture field, one who has proven
herself a big leaguer, and you decline to book a series of her attractions.
I have never heard of its equal in the history of the industry.
Another thing, I booked this attraction without a preview,
which is rather unusual for us. However, REALART has made good on every-
thing they have promised, and when one knows the integrity of the producer,
the star, the story and the director, what more is there to do?
With best wishes for your continued success, I am
Yours very truly ,
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Features Reviewed
THE DEVIL'S PASS-KEY
Universal-Jewel Page 2
Bert Lytell in ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE
Screen Classics — Metro Page 3
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Pauline Frederick in. . .THE WOMAN IN ROOM 13
Goldwyn Page
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minent Authors — Goldwyn Page 7
Doris Kenyon in THE HARVEST MOON
Dietrich — Beck — Gibraltar — Hodkinson Page 9
Nazimova in THE HEART OF A CHILD
Nazimova Prod. — Metro Page 12
Roy Stewart in THE LONE HAND
Alexander — State Rights Page 13
Gladys Brockwell in
THE MOTHER OF HIS CHILDREN
Fox Page 16
ieraldine Farrar in
THE WOMAN AND THE PUPPET
Goldwyn Page 17
Short Reels Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Ben Wilson to produce serials for Selznick.
Mae Murray leaves International to make independent
productions directed by Robert Leonard.
Seznick has 200 plays to be produced by various units.
Tuesday
Texas exhibitors suing for share of Chaplin picture
profits.
Oscar A. Price, president of United Artists, resigns.
Selznick, Select and Republic branch managers open
convention at Astor.
Wednesday
First National discovers after extensive investigation
that 25c is average evening admission price in coun-
try's larger theaters.
Hiram Abrams may succeed Oscar A. Price as presi-
dent of United Artists.
Triangle again secures its exchanges and films from
United Picture Theaters.
Thursday
Harry AI. Crandall, Washington, succeeds Messmore
Kendall as president of Associated Exhibntors, Inc.
Fred B. Warren resigns as vice-president of W. W.
Hodkinson Corp.
Bryant Washburn will leave Famous Players. May
go to First National.
Lewis J. Selznick signs William Collier and Louise
Huff. Walturdaw Ltd. will distribute in England.
Gerakline Farrar reported signed by Associated Ex-
hibitors, Inc.
Friday
National Picture Theaters hold meeting. Will elect
directors.
Arthur James resigns as director of publicity for Fox.
Universal to revert to the star series system of book-
ing.
Saturday
Adolph Zukor reported perfecting combine in Eng-
land with Sir William Jury and Lord Beaverbrook.
Fairbanks discusses stock holdings of various mem-
bers of United Artists in company.
New York exhibitors ^eek law to kill deposit system.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin.
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Sunday. April 11, 1920
Von Stroheim Produces Another Drama Triumph
"THE DEVIL'S PASS-KEY"
Universal — Jewel
DIRECTOR Eric von Stroheim
AUTHORS Baroness de Meyer and Eric von
Stroheim.
SCENARIO BY Eric von Stroheim
CAMERAMAN Ben F. Reynolds
AS A WHOLE Eternal triangle story with orig-
inal twist made immensely strong by start-
ling production values and wonderful Parisian
atmosphere.
STORY Always interests because of director's
touches while original twist gives real punch
to conclusion; just a few turns of story not
clearly registered.
DIRECTION Great; atmosphere of Paris won-
derfully well maintained; has inspired play-
ers to splendid performances ; all scenes show
dramatic touch.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very nice effects
CAMERA WORK Very good
LEADING PLAYERS Sam De Grasse, Una
Trevelyn and Clyde Fillmore in triangle roles
very fine; Fillmore reflects von Stroheim's
manner in semi-heavy role.
SUPPORT Excellent; headed by Maude George
and Mae Bush.
EXTERIORS Wonderful; always suggest Paris
INTERIORS Carefully selected and possess
splendid atmosphere.
DETAIL Shows director was always working
for effect,
CHARACTER OF STORY The two men and
a woman story given a real surprise denoue-
ment.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,000 feet
Eric von Stroheim has proved himself a big director
again. "Blind Husbands," far from being a mere flash
in the pan, was just the forerunner of other big things
to come, of which "The Devil's Pass-Key" is a tri-
umphant example. He has taken a plain eternal
triangle story again and made it overwhelmingly pow-
erful by dressing it up with a wonderful production
in which a distinct and fascinating Parisian atmos-
phere is not the least essential. True enough his story
in the present instance has a most unusual twist at
the end and the climax is one of the most dramatic
pictorial sequences seen on the screen in some time,
but it is von Stroheim's handling of the production
values, his easy familiarity with continental manners
and the marvelous atmosphere with which he has en-
dowed his work that makes it the minutely interest-
ing and forcefully compelling work it is.
The exteriors von Stroheim has secured suggest
Paris to the very letter. He has employed whole
street settings, peopled them with vehicles peculiar
to Paris, street figures peculiar to Paris and has worked
in these settings as backgrounds to the story in a
very natural manner. Realism also pervades the ap-
propriately dressed interiors.
The story has as its central characters a busy play-
right, his wife who lives beyond her income and an
American embassy attache as the third angle. The
attache, a man-about-town, through a series of pecul-
iarly fascinating situations compromises the wife,
though she is innocent. The story reaches a scandal
sheet and is printed without any names. The husband
seizes upon the idea for a play.
The work is accepted and produced and, in the midst
of his success, the playright finds all Paris laughing at
him. How he discovers the reasons for the public's
derision of his work and how, partly through the
efforts of the attache he finally believes in his wife's
innocence, are events which form a sequence of real
dramatic power. It is fairly sweeping in its effect.
Sam De Grasse as the husband and Una Trevelyn
as the wife render fine performances. Clyde Fillmore,
in the semi-heavy role of the attache, reflects the
director's manner and gives a very strong impression.
Maude George is excellent as the French modiste, the
direct cause of all the trouble, while Mae Bush as the
dancer contributes a decorative and true character-
ization.
Remember "Blind Husbands" Then Go to It With This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you played "Blind Husbands," your people are
well aware of what Eric von Stroheim can do. So well
aware in fact that they will flock to see his second
picture when his name is well displayed. Don't make
any mistake about this director. He's there. Besides
being strong for effects he knows his drama and knows
how to work up strong dramatic sequences on the
screen. Give him all that he's worth.
They have handed you a good title on this picture
which will also help attract. But above all bring out
in your advertisements the atmosphere of Paris that
pervades the picture. It is fascinating as brought out
on the screen, and if you can communicate this ele-
ment, this atmosphere of the Paris boulevards and
fashion shops into your advertising copy, you will be
giving a fine suggestion of what they will see as well
as putting your goods before them in a most attractive
manner.
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Clever, Suspenseful, Appealing, Amusing — ^A Real Picture
Bert Lytell in
"ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE"
Screen Classics — Metro
DIRECTOR Not credited
AUTHOR Paul Armstrong
SCENARIO BY Finis Fox
CAMERAMAN Sol Polito
AS A WHOLE Wonderfully suspensive and
appealing production of well-known play.
STORY. Builds interestingly from very outset
and works up fine suspense through various
sequences.
DIRECTION Handled all sequences with
great appreciation of their values; comedy
element delightful.
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally good
LIGHTINGS Mostly plain; few effects are good
CAMERA WORK Very good angles
STAR Plays skilfully and makes big appeal
SUPPORT Wilton Taylor fine as detective;
great types throughout.
EXTERIORS Few but appropriate
INTERIORS Bank and prison stuff very fine
DETAIL Players build up their characteriza-
tions through innumerable comedy and human
touches.
CHARACTER OF STORY Reformed crook's
efforts to evade vengeful detective and his
romance with benefactress.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
Here's a real picture. One that has something worth
while in each of its scenes. It has a remarkable sus-
pensive story, a romance that contains a big appeal,
comedy that sparkles. In adapting it they have fol-
lowed pretty closely to Paul Armstrong's play, allow-
ing for omission and additions here and there, and the
result is that all the sustained action, the appeal, the
cleverness and the comedy of the original work have
been transferred to the screen.
For the introductory sequence they flash a cracker-
jack fight which takes place on a rullman between
Jimmy and his drunken partner who insults Rose
Lane, one of the travellers. With a final jjunch Jimmy
sends him off the train. A few minutes later he
breaths his last but has squealed on Jimmy before the
end. So Jimmy goes to prison on the charge of
cracking a safe.
Though guilty Jimmy stoutly maintains his in-
nocence, and one day when the warden commands
him to open the office safe to exhibit his ability before
visitors, he rehises claiming that he doesn't know how.
Rose is a member of the party. It is through her
services that Jimmy receives his pardon and later her
father, a bank president, gives him a job at which he
works under the name of Lee Randall.
After three years he has become assistant cashier
and received Rose's promise to marry him. And then
Doyle, the detective shows up, fully intending to arrest
the ex-convict for an old job he pulled in Massachu-
setts years before. In an exceedingly clever sequence
Jimmy almost succeeds in proving to Doyle that he
is after the wrong man. They have built this up won-
derfully with innumerable suspensive and comedy
touches. Then just as Doyle goes, Jimmy is told
that Rose's little sister has been locked in the new
vault being installed in the bank. So Jimmy sand-
papers his fingers and goes to it, opening the vault
after some very intense action of which Doyle has
been a spectator. But the detective has seen the real
man in Jimmy and walks away leaving him with Rose.
It is impossible to include here all the fine bits of
business with which the players build up their roles.
Bert Lytell is splendid in the stellar part while Wilton
Taylor gives a very fine performance of Doyle.
Eugene Pallctte and Marc Robbins as two of Jimmy's
pals register very effectively. Vola Vale is a most
satisfactory opposite to the star while others are
Robert Dunbar, Winter Hall, James Farley and Fred
Kclscy.
Go the Limit and Watch the Crowds Grow Bigger Each Day
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You can go the limit on advertising this for you
seldom have the chance to book a picture that is so
downright good from start to finish. Its appeal is un-
limited and you will find your audiences sitting tight
and responding to it all the way through. The fact
that the picture has been made before ought not to
detract from the business of this one. This has been
proven before with other pictures.
In your advertising besides giving Bert Lytell the
real prominence he deserves concentrate a lot on the
title of the play and the author, Paul Armstrong. You
hear a lot about great Broadway successes these days
and many of them haven't run a month in a legitimate
house. "Alias Jimmy Valentine," however, was a
real success. The title is known the country over.
Play it up and go to it.
J.PARKER READ JR. presents
LOUISE GLAUM
By C. Gardner Su llivaa
Directed by Fred Niblo
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Lubliner & Trinz Circuit
Marks & Goodman Houses
Gold Theatre
Woodlawn Theatre
And 70 more theatres in
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Landau's Butterfly
Jacob Lourie Theatres
Goodside's Capitol
Goodside's Empire
The Tudor Theatre
Moe Krydell's Goodwin
Fabian's Garden
The Blackstone
Garfield's Orpheum
Southwest Exhibitors Circuit
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Boston
Springfield, Mass.
Portland, Me.
Atlanta, Ga.
Newark, N. J.
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Pittsburgh, Pa.
Flint, Mich.
Texas
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Full iveek engagements everywhere and many pic-
tures deferred or shelved to make room for the
playing of "Sex" on national release date. April IL
And all because "Sex" is the big picture of the
past few years.
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"The Harvest Moon'' has a meaning that is
developed in the story. It is the womh-rlnl
moment ol maturity. It is the moon ol tlie
lovers of" all ages; the moon of romance
and achievement.
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wonderful story Augustus 'Fhonias has
developed or how b e au t i f u 1 1 y Doris
Kenyon acts it. JNor can you imagine
how deltly and tenderly J. Searle Dawley
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Splendidly Played Mystery Melodrama Holds Attention Constantly
Pauline Frederick in
"THE WOMAN IN ROOM 13"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Frank Lloyd
AUTHORS Samuel Shipman, Max Marcin and
Percival Wilde.
SCENARIO BY E. Richard Schayer
CAMERAMAN T. D. Jennings
AS A WHOLE Very well handled mystery
melodrama acted with unusual skill.
STORY Plainly "manufactured" but suspense is
well built up by careful production and acting.
DIRECTION Has brought out full dramatic
worth of all sequences.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Unusually good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Has big emotional role and registers all
points forcefully.
SUPPORT Exceptionally good cast headed by
John Bowers as leading man.
EXTERIORS Unimportant
INTERIORS Many of them very handsome; all
very realistic.
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY The "woman who
compromises herself to free husband from pri-
son" story led up to through series of unusual
circumstances.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"The Woman in Room 13" is exceptionally good pic-
ture melodrama with an interesting mystery touch.
While to some extent it is palpably "manufactured"
specially for the occasion and utilizes one very glaring-
coincidental situation, it is so expertly handled in the
production and so unusually well acted that it main-
tains a firm grip on the interest. Even the time-
honored court room climax sequence wherein the
heroine confesses to a compromising lie to save her
husband's life, is made particularly effective through
the careful production and the emotional ability of
Pauline Frederick and her supporting players.
The story opens showing Laura the wife of John
Bruce, district attorney. Because of his flagrant in-
fidelity she divorces him and thus ruins his career
politically. Two years later she is the wife of Paul
Ramsey, a rising young engineer. Paul's employer,
Turner, coveting Laura, schemes to send him west on
a big job. But before Paul leaves he learns through
gossip of Turner's attitude toward his wife. He sum-
mons a detective to keep him posted and the detective
is none other than John Bruce.
To avenge himself on the happy couple Bruce keeps
sending Paul reports that Turner is seeing much of
Laura. At length he summons him east. Turner
keeps an apartment in the "roaring" forties. In the
flat below Bruce installs a dictaphone. Laura is due
to visit Turner. For what reason is not altogether
clear but the subsequent action proves so strong that
this point may easily be forgotten.
As she is about to enter she is accosted by Edna
Crane who has given up wealth and reputation for
Turner. Edna influences her to return home. At the
dictaphone Paul hears the conversation between Tur-
ner and Edna and believes the woman his wife. This
scene is specially well acted and brings a real thrill.
Rushing upstairs Paul enters Turner's apartment just
as Edna leaves through the window. Paul shoots and
kills Turner. And on the stand Laura swears she was
in the room that her husband may be acquitted by the
"unwritten law." The happy ending is brought about
through Edna's confession to Paul that she was the
woman.
It may appear in the reading that this plot strains
credulity considerably and so it does in its bare essen-
tials, but as produced and played it is very engrossing,
much more so than the average melodramatic picture.
Aliss Frederick has a big emotional role as Laura and
handles it verv well indeed.
Star, Title and Authors Should Bring the Crowds
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Added to the popularity of Pauline Frederick you
have a very strong melodramatic mystery story to ad-
vertise in "The Woman in Room 13." The fact that
it was taken from one of last season's plays and
credited partly to the authorship of Samuel Shipman
and Max Marcin, two very successful Broadway play-
wrights are additional advantages. Mention the greatly
successful play "East Is West" in connection with
Shipman and "Cheating Cheaters" with Marcin.
The title is a good one for this type of picture and
you can arouse further interest by centering catch
lines about it such as, "If the woman in room 13 was
his wife he didn't care if he went to the electric chair —
if it wasn't his wife he would die whether he cared or
not! What was the outcome?" You have a specially
strong supporting cast and the names of its leaders
will lend still further attraction to advertising copy.
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ROBERTS in two charming comedy dramas — MARY
MacLAREN in one of "Mary's Own"— ANN CORNWALL
in "The Path She Chose"— LYONS and MORAN in "Every-
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"THE CUP OF FURY"
Eminent Authors — Goldwyn
DIRECTOR T. Hayes Hunter
AUTHOR Rupert Hughes
SCENARIO BY E. Richard Schayer
CAMERAMAN A. Scholtz
AS A WHOLE Out of date story depending for
suspense on German spy stuff which doesn't
convince.
STORY Was written in a frenzy of emotional
patriotism and has a flock of loopholes.
DIRECTION Quite ordinary and has held many
scenes far too long.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Some poor foreground lighting;
effects good.
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
LEADING PLAYERS Helene Chadwick and
Rockliffe Fellowes give good performances.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Include good shipyard shots
INTERIORS Very good
DETAIL Quite a bit of propaganda aimed
against labor movements attempted.
CHARACTER OF STORY Heroine runs down
German spy and proves herself a patriot be-
fore hero.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
When Rupert Hughes started to write "The Cup
of Fury" the whole world was at war and in a state
ing months since the close of the war have sobered
many down a bit. The result is that there are a flock
of foolish improbabilities and flaws to be picked in the
plot of "The Cup of Fury."
But even more serious than this in considering the
picture is the fact that the author depended almost
wholly on the now defunct German spies for his sus-
pense. It's the old stufif in the climax sequence. The
German spy bent on blowing up the shipyard works.
Mamise is the central character. Her adopted par-
ents prove to be pro-German and when the British
secret service get after them they take poison. For
some unexplained reason Mamise is permitted to come
to America provided she doesn't tell about the death
of the old folks and a secret service agent is sent after
her.
She meets Davidge the ship builder, and goes to
work as his stenographer. A German spy thinks she
shares her late parents' sentiments and visits her.
Finding her unresponsive he picks up with her brother-
in-law, a burlesque I. W. W. member. "I'm an I. W.
W. so you can count on me," he says, in effect, to
the spy. Which sentiment will be news to a lot of
people. At any rate spy and burlesque I. W. W.
plot the destruction of the shipyards until at the
"croocial" point heroine intervenes and the villains
get hoist by their own petard, as usual.
The direction of this is none too good, many of the
scenes being held too long. This is particularly
noticeable during the latter scenes when the action
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Fame of Author Unlikely to Counterbalance Picture's Flaws
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"THE CUP OF FURY"
Eminent Authors — Goldwyn
All things considered it isn't very likely that "The
Cup of Fury" is going to make any tremendous rec-
ords. The fact that it is a war-time story and relies
on the old German spy trick for suspense sort of give
it a passe appearance. This might not have mattered
if the director had handled the plot expertly, but the
action drags long before the ending, scenes are held
too long and much necessary detail is introduced.
Then, too, picture audiences don't care a great lot
for propaganda aimed to allay labor unrest. No mat-
ter how true certain things may be, the fictitious char-
acter of a picture story causes such propaganda to fall
fiat. And in this instance they seem to have taken
altogether a wrong slant on a very serious subject.
You've got the name of Rupert Hughes and the well-
advertised title as assets in exploiting this, but the
entertainment is by no means of the best.
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Unnecessary Details and Ordinary Direction Fail to Get This By.
Doris Kenyon in
"THE HARVEST MOON"
Dietrich-Beck — Gibraltar-Hodkinson
DIRECTOR J. Searle Dawley
AUTHOR Augustus Thomas
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERA WORK Burt Dawley
AS A WHOLE Tedious details and extreme ex-
aggeration both in story and acting make this
tiresome.
STORY Gives impression of quaint novelty at
opening but soon drifts into conventional stuff
DIRECTION Ordinary handling of story doesn't
bear conviction, doesn't keep up to standard
set at beginning.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Not well judged
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Overdid being cute and facial expres-
sions were forced.
SUPPORT No really good types; acted with
noticeable restraint.
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Several unnecessary characters that
could easily have been eliminated to the good
of the production.
CHARACTER OF STORY Coincidence unitCL-
father with daughter he had never seen.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
"The Harvest Moon" is a very attractive title, in
fact, much more attractive than the picture which it
represents. Also the title doesn't mean anvti'ing as
far as the theme of the story is concerned. However,
tha*. is of little concern if it will help from an adver-
tising viewpoint.
Not being familiar with Augustus Thomas' play it
can't be said positively but from all appearances it
would seem tliat the text has been followed too re-
religiously and with entirely too much detail for the
good of the production as a whole. There is so much
preparation and planning prior to each more important
mcrti'jnt that by the time they get to the point, the
interest has abated. Once or twice tlie director has
gone o extremes for effect with very poor results.
The opening scenes laid in the household of a French
peasant woman promises a quaint novelty and the
mystery lady who is dying in the house suggests a
good mystery story. But this is merely a prologue
after which, they pitch right into the old-time conven-
tional stuff.
Prof. James Fullerton had brought Dora, the child
of his divorced wife, to America after the mother had
died. Some years later Dora became acquainted with
Willard Holcomb, a playwright, who came to her as-
sistance after she had run away from college to satisfy
her theatrical ambitions. She returned to the Fuller-
ton home but the lure of the stage was revived when
Holcomb announced that he had written a play in
which he wanted her to play the leading role.
Monsieur \'avin, an author, had met Dora at school
and taken an unusual interest in her and became a
friend of Prof. Fullerton who asked him for his advice
in connection with Dora's going on the stage. Mon-
sieur approved and agreed to direct the rehearsal of
the play. At this point he disclosed that Dora was
his own daughter and that he had married her mother
but forgotten to register the marriage according to
French law and that Dora had been born during his
absence from the country.
The picture is entirely too long and will benefit
greatly by liberal cutting. There are one or two
sequences that have little bearing on the main story
and could be gotten along without. In the cast are
Wilfred Lytell, Earl Schenck, Peter Lang, Marie
Shotwell, Stuart Robson, Grace Barton, Daniel Pen-
ncll, Mrs. E. M. Plolland and Ellen Oeson.
Title and Author's Name May Help You
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The story is not so bad, so the fact that the quality
of production is not the best may not be any great
drawback if you do not show to a critical audience.
But unless the picture is cut considerably, even the
easiest suited fan may walk out on this one for it
certainly does get tiresome after about the fourth reel.
Play up the title. It's attractive and without misrep-
resenting things on your part they may take it to be
a pretty romance. This may get them in so if you are
very conciencious you might tell what the story is
really about.
You might say: "She believed one man to be her
father but at the critical moment of her life her real
father came to her. See Doris Kenyon in the screen
version of the Augustus Thomas stage play at the
blank theater." Or, from another angle : "Are you in-
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Sunday, April 11, 1920.
Nazimova in Vehicle Molded to Display Her Lighter Moods
Nazimova in
"THE HEART OF A CHILD"
Nazimova Prod. — Metro
DIRECTOR Ray C. Smallwood
AUTHOR Charles Bryant
CAMERAMAN Rudolph J. Bergquist
AS A WHOLE Elaborate vehicle designed to
display star's various moods ; generally in-
teresting.
STORY Rather episodic but manages to main-
tain good degree of interest due production
values and star's work.
DIRECTION Very elaborate and generally real-
istic but caters too much to star.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Realistic in all scenes
CAMERA WORK Good angles
STAR Displays herself in various lighter and
attractive moods but used makeup pencil too
heavily.
SUPPORT Satisfactory with some burlesque
comedy types.
EXTERIORS Have convincing London atmos-
phere.
INTERIORS Varying and appropriate
DETAIL Star furnished many unusual touches
CHARACTER OF STORY Chorus girl, risen
from the gutter, wins love and respect of
nobleman and his family.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,850 feet
"The Heart of a Child" presents a rather episodic
story, evidently molded especially to display Nazi-
mova in varying lighter moods. And it is partly due
this great prominence given her that the picture proves
generally entertaining throughout, despite its lack of
strong dramatic values. Nazimova's compelling per-
sonality, whether set in an emotional role or in lighter
surroundings, always commands the spectator's at-
tention. On the other hand the director has certainlv
catered altogether too much to the star in a number of
sequences.
Assisting the varying characterization of the star is
a very elaborate production which often attracts at-
tention. The first sequence, staged in the London
slums, is done with a grand display of poverty and
sordidness, centering on an entire exterior setting.
Then there are the scenes in the modiste shop, the
chorus girls supper which presents all the naughty de-
tails that are more or less conventional to such scenes
in an elaborate setting.
The story opens in the London slums and shows the
star as Sally, bereft of her mother through her father's
brutality. Later she is shown at a picnic and some
pretty sure comedy in which Inirlesquc types figure is
introduced here. Coming home she is injured by Lady
Dorothea's automobile and in this way she meets Lord
Kidderminster who finds her a position as modiste's
model. Still another mood and setting is provided
when Sally goes on the stage. At the suggestion of
the lord's father Lady Dorothea attempts to compro-
mise Sally with Kidderminster to prevent his marriage
to her and manouevers things so that they are left
alone in a house for the night. Their love for each
other is real, however, and they triumph over tempta-
tion while the next day Sally proves herself worthy
of becoming Lady Kidderminster before the lord's
parents.
There are many good comedy touches, some pro-
vided by burlesque characters and others by a selec-
tion of well-written subtitles. The last sequence which
l)rings Sally and the hero's mother together is prettily
played and strikes a very responsive chord.
Nazimova has Charles Bryant as her leading man
while Ray Thompson, Nell Newman, Victor Potel,
Eugene Klum, Claire Du Brey, Joseph Kilgour, Jane
Sterling, John Steppling, William J. Irving and Myr-
tle Rishell complete the cast.
Should Give General Satisfaction to Star's Admirers
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Nazimova's great popularity, achieved through a
number of very fine features released during the past
year, will certainly bring the crowds to see "The
Heart of a Child," and her work in this and the elab-
orate production values will afford very good enter-
tainment. The picture is not up to the star's highest
standard and they have played her up altogether too
much in some of the sequences but at the same time
her personality is so strong tha*: she will quite likely
register a very pleasing performance.
Tell them that it is a story of a girl from the London
slums who rose in the world step by step until she
became the wife of a nobleman. You might feature the
big things in the picture along with the star. A line
such as "She lived in the squalor of the London slums!
A terrific automobile accident and then she woke
up in a new world, rich and extravagant beyond her
dreams," is descriptive. Mention that Charles Bry-
;int is again the star's leading man.
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Just An Old Fashioned Western Depends
Too much on Riding and Shooting
Roy Stewart in
"THE LONE HAND"
Alexander — State Rights
DIRECTOR Cliff Smith
AUTHOR Alvin J. Neitz
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Old-fashioned western melo-
drama with much riding and feats of horse-
manship.
STORY Not much to it, more riding and
shooting than story action.
DIECTION Satisfactory for this type of
production.
PHOTOGRAPHY Brilliant
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Is typical picture of western figure,
rides well and emotes with a six-shooter.. . .
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Western stuff
INTERIORS Usual bar room and dance hall;
few others.
DETAIL No faults for production of this type
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero, while un-
der shadow of suspicion, discovers real ban-i
dits and brings them to justice
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
There is little to distinguish this one from the usual
and somewhat old-Jashioned run of western five reel-
ers in which riding and gun play are given first posi-
tion over plot action. Of course the excess amount of
riding is altogether necessary to fill in story gaps in
this type of entertainment, and "The Lone Hand"
ofifers no exception to this rule. There isn't much to
it in the way of plot and the story very often gets lost
in the dust kicked up by the cowboys and gunmen.
The picture is laid in the usual western exteriors
and in the usual western interiors, which consist of
the bar room and dance hall and the sherifif's office.
It is brilliantly photographed and the cameraman has
caught the riders in mass formation and travelling
along at pretty fast paces.
Other usual embellishments of "The Lone Hand"
are the villain's violent attack on the heroine, the
wrestling match that follows and then the smashing
of the door by the hero, the fight and the final clinch.
All in all the picture stands in a very conventional
class and never rises to heights above the ordinary
because of the surprising lack of real story material.
In the middle of the picture the action repeats itself
several times until they are ready to pull the climax
sequence and conclude.
They open up with some good rodeo scenes, spliced
into the acted action. At this afifair Bob Benton meets
Betty Hampton and they fall in love. Betty is the
daughter of the sheriff of the neighboring county.
Later Bob goes to visit her. On his way he sees a
man shot from his wagon. He captures the terrified
horses and drives them into town where, to his sur-
j^rise, he is accused of the crime.
From then on Bob has the rather difficult task of
proving his innocence, difficult in the main because
the deputy sheriflf is really the head of the villainous
band and because Betty is inclined to doubt him.
In the end, after narrowly escaping death by hanging,
he rescues the girl from the villain's clutches and is
made a deputy himself.
Among the thrills included is a leap by the hero
from a window to the back of his horse, this being still
another scare that stamps the picture as usual. And
then there is the jump from the cliflF to the top of a
tree and the lon^ swing down to the ground. This is
a good one, quite out of the ordinary.
Roy Stewart fulfills all the conventional demands in
the role of Bob and rides and uses his six-shooter very
freely. Josie Sedgwick is the girl in the case, while
Harry von Meter is the villain. Wilbur Higby is the
sherifif.
Not much to Distinguish or Commend This One
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If your audiences like western stufif you may be
able to get by with this, but it can't take its place with
some of the best western pictures made these days.
The producer who goes in for this sort of thing now
realizes he has got to hand out something a bit out
of the old fashioned run and so concentrates on a long-
string of big thrills or a good story. "The Lone Hand"
has neither of these and falls far short of the standard
of the day as a consequence.
What little story there is is none too well developed.
Its most important turn, the discovery of Bob that
the deputy sherifif is the bandit leader, is not explained.
You just see Bob ride out of town one day and back
the next with the information all salted down. The
picture may go well with the kids inasmuch as they
are still keen on the riding and shooting stufif, but
sophisticated audiences will probably note its short-
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Adequate Production Given to Story That Lacks Forceful Elements
Gladys Brockwell in
"THE MOTHER OF HIS CHILDREN"
Fox
DIRECTOR Edward Le Saint
AUTHOR Barbara Le Marr Deely
SCENARIO BY Charles J. Wilson
CAMERAMAN Harry Harris
AS A WHOLE Picture given adequate pro-
duction but story lacks forceful elements of
popular appeal.
STORY Basically deals with conventional
eternal triangle situation but none of the char-
acters get real sympathy.
DIRECTION Generally very good only hero-
ine's servant shouldn't have been played up
so much.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Has an unsympathetic role and her per-
formance leaves indifferent impression.
SUPPORT William Scott plays hero in good
style.
EXTERIORS Few
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Lack of sympathetic detail in vari-
ous characterizations noticeable.
CHARACTER OF STORY Love story of
American artists and eastern princess in Paris.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
The basic plot of "The Mother of His Children" util-
izes three certain characters that have been responsible
for many a forceful eternal triangle story. These three
characters are the American artist in Paris, his loving
wife at home, and the more or less sensuous seductress
quartered in the European city. But in the present
instance the makeup of these characters is juggled so
that none of them furnishes any big appeal. The
artist capitulates to the charms of the other woman
(in this case an Oriental princess) but it is said that
he still loves his wife. And the princess is made out
as neither of good nor bad intent and thus this angle
is weakened. There is no character contrast, no strong
conflict of well-defined emotions which seem to be
necessary elements in this type of story.
The picture besides having this story fault has a
big mistake in production which evinces itself in the
character of the princess' servant, Haroun. This
Oriental whose only expression is one of servitude is
constantly in attendance on the princess, or coming
to or going from her. He is a regular handy man
around the house and the manner in which he looms
up behind her in every scene is going to wear down to
the amusing point before the picture is run.
In the story Richard Arnold's statue, "The Mother
of His Children" is awarded first prize over Count
Tolestoflf's sensuous creation. Richard meets Princess
Yve who lives in Paris and an attachment results. The
jealous count tries to prove that the princess is his
mistress but Richard's faith in her remains staunch.
When Richard tells her he has a wife and children
in America, the princess is astonished inasmuch as
she figured he was marked as her man. However the
fates intervene for her. On her way to Europe with
her children Mrs. Arnold dies and at the very moment
the princess sees a vision of her beseeching her not
to destroy Richard's ideals.
Then the count attempts to destroy Richard's statue
I)ut is killed by Haroun. Richard is arrested and
accused of the murder but Haroun, seeing his mistress'
distress confesses, afterwards taking poison. Richard
is freed and the princess takes up her duties of second
mother to his children.
Gladys Brockwell gets little from the role of the
princess and even William Scott's very good perform-
ance is unsuccessful in making the role of Richard
sympathetic. Nigel de BruUier is the ever-ready Har-
oun while Frank Leigh is the persistent villain. Golda
Madden and two children, Nancy Caswell and Jean
Eaton, complete the cast.
Star and Good Production May Stand Out Over Poor Story
Box OfBce Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Mother of His Children" is going to have a
pretty hard time giving even average satisfaction to
most audiences for the peculiar makeup of the central
characters prevents any one of them from making a
successful sympathetic bid. On the other hand the
character of Haroun which gets so much attention
throughout the picture is probably going to get a few
laughs from the audience besides. He is so ready to
carry out the demands of the heroine and always at
her command that -he is a very unreal spot in the
tfelling of the story.
If you think the popularity of Gladys Brockwell will
overcome a production such as this, the basic fault
of which is the story, then go to it with her name well
featured. The production given the picture is good
and the surface impression is very satisfactory.
Sunday, April 11, 1920
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DAIUY
17
Good Production May Cover Up Poor Story
Geraldine Farrar in
"THE WOMAN AND THE PUPPET"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Reginald Barker
AUTHORS Pierre Louys and Pierre Frondaie
SCENARIO BY J. G. Hawkes
CAMERAMAN Percy Hilburn
AS A WHOLE Runs wild in operatic sort of
atmosphere; not well suited to average aud-
ience.
STORY Exceedingly slight material dressed in
elaborate sets with too much of the foreign
for American appeal.
DIRECTION Artistic and technically correct
but fails to inject an interest or hold attention
throughout.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Generally fine
CAMERA WORK Splendid
STAR Overdoes it in effort to impress the man-
nerisms of the cigarette girl of Seville.
SUPPORT Lou Tellegen impassive and conde-
scending in role of Don Mateo ; Bertram
Grassby a superfluous character.
EXTERIORS Highly colored to represent Se-
ville.
INTERIORS Quite all right
DETAIL One or two minor slip-ups in story se-
quence.
CHARACTER OF STORY Spanish cigarette
girl refuses influential nobleman whose pro-
posal she does not believe wholly honorable.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6 095 feet
Geraldine Farrar's latest Goldwyn ))r()(luction, both
in storv and production, can readily be imas^'ined by
its unusual siniilaritv to "Carmen" which she made
for GoldwA'n some two or three years ago. As in the
operatic adaptation, the star again plays the cigarette
girl \vith wild abandon, fighting, scratching, flirting,
defying and all the other things that go toward making
the tempestuous nature of the young Spanish girl
something to be "handled with care and this side up."
Director Barker has provided some lavish and highly
colored settings as backgrounds for the scenes of the
star's various outbursts of temper and they are many.
In the opening reel during the carnival scene, the star
and a gypsy dancer have a hair pulling match and
general all around fight that may shock our more gen-
teel friends up along the New England coast. Then
again when the tables are turned and the spitfire no
longer has the better of the situation Lou Tellegen
as her suitor who has taken her rebuffs and punish-
ment in silence, breaks forth in a rage and gives Jerry
a couple of slaps in the face that bring her down a peg.
The story is an adaptation of Pierre Louys and
Pierre Frondaie's stage play. These honorable French-
men are credited with the authorship of "Aphrodite"
which gained fame for its risque atmosphere when
presented at the Century last fall. Probably in view
of this fact it is not surprising to find that they have
the heroine of their play performing a very naughty
dance in a wharf cafe in Seville in which she appears
before a selected few wearing much skirt but other-
wise only carries a fan.
There is such a similarity between "The Woman and
the Puppet" and "Carmen" that it is hardly necessary
to go into the story in detail. Concha, a young cigar-
ette maker of Seville, attracts the attention of Don
Mateo Diaz, a young Spanish nobleman, at the car-
nival fete. He becomes greatly infatuated with the
girl who has secretly loved him since childhood. How-
ever, she repulses him and fights off his advances
because her code demands that in return for her love
she must have his true love so when he offers her
money she flies in a rage determined to prove her
theory that she cannot be bought.
Determined to crush the spirit and secure Concha
for himself, for he really loves her, the nobleman
searches all Spain for the girl who has disappeared.
He finds her in a wharf cafe in Cadiz from which he
takes her and establishes her in a beautiful home
Still uncertain of his love Concha puts him through
various tests until Mateo finally rebels and after var-
ious clashes they come to an understanding and peace
reigns for the first time — in this picture.
The picture is entirely too long for the amount ot
story material contained in it and although it has been
well dressed with elaborate sets and highly colored
Spanish atmosphere which helps to make up for the
weakness of the story. The interest is very slight and
at times slumps badly but picks up again w'ell enough
to get it over. Recall the star's appearance in "Car-
men" and mention the similarity of that and her present
picture TC they liked the former, they will want to
May Suit Few But Not the Majority
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
see this one. If, on the other hand you are catering
to a more or less prudish clientele, you had better pre-
pare them for a shock or two.
A carefully selected and appropriate musical score
will hel|> to put this one over, and of course use the
name of the star in large type and you might also say
that she is again supported by her husband, Lou
Tellegen.
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York, were broken during the showing of "Dr. Jek}
and Mr. Hyde." And this was in Holy Week, th
worst week in the year. Starting with Palm Sunday and coi
tinuing through Holy Saturday, the paid admissions for eve/
day exceeded every previous record for that day.
Here are the actual paid admissions:
Palm Sunday 9872
Monday 7977
Tuesday 8255
Wednesday 8365
Holy Thursday 8185(^tf/'
Good Friday 7905(7?^/;!^
Holy Saturday 9972
60,496 for the IVeekl
AND on Easter, w)
drizzling rain all
long when the picture
transferred to the Rialto,|
broke all records for b(
theatres — with paid a|
missions totalling 10,5 13|
The best previous rec(
week was Holiday week]
1919, which included NI^
Year's Eve and New Ye;j|
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&.im»»«X FAMOUS PL
ADOLPH ZUKOR Pns.
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS!^
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W-«f'
\W
ly. The paid admissions
;n were 57,43 0. The
^hest Sunday record here-
'ore was 9840. The high-
week day record was 7354.
rhese figures demonstrate
yond a doubt that "Dr.
/kll and Mr. Hyde" is the
St tremendous ///oney-maker
T offered to motion picture
^jibito?'s I
rot to Book!
ORPORATION
j B DE MILLE Director Cenera/.
•1 > HEADQUARTERS TORONTO,
ADOLPH ZUKO
PR.E S E N T S
JOHN
BARRYMORE
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Dr.JEKYLL
g^ Mr.HYDE "
BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
DIRECTED BY JOHN S , ROBERTSON
SCENARIO BY CLAIIA S. BERANGEK
C/>arainountj4rtcraft
Q>icture
CURRENT RELEASES
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
AMERICAN CINEMA CORP.
Tlie Iiim-r Vuice (K. K. Liueolnj 0 3/28/:20
EQUITY PICTURES CORP.
Eyes of Youth (Clara Kimball Young) 7 11/16/19
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP.
Feb. 1 Double Speed (Wallace Reid) 5 2/8/20
Feb. 1 All of a Sudden Peggy (Marguerite-Clark) ..5
Feb. 8 The Six Best Cellars (Bryant Washburn) 5 3/14/20
Feb. 15 Mary's Ankle (MacLean & May) .5 3/7/20
Feb. 15 On With the Dance (Super-Special) 5 2/15/20
Feb. 22 Black is White (Dorothy Dalton) 5 3/14/20
Feb. 22 The Amateur Wife (Irene Castle) 5
Feb. 29 Huckleberry Finn (Super-Special) 5 2/29.20
Feb. 29 Young Mrs. Winthrop (Ethel Clayton) 5 3/28/20
Feb. 29 Dangerous Hours .'> 2/8/20
Mar. 7 Alarm Clock Andy (Charles Ray) 5 3/21/20
Mar. 7 His House in Order (Elsie Ferguson) 5 3/14/20
Mar. 14 Jaclc Straw (Robert Warwick) .")....
Mar. 14 Mary Ellen Comes to Town (Dorothy Gish) ...5.... 3/28/20
Mar. 21 Excuse My Dust (Wallace Reid) 5 3/28/20
Mar. 21 April Folly (Cosmopolitan) 5 3/7/20
Mar. 28 My Lady's Garter (Maurice Tourneur's) 5 3/21/20
Mar. 28 Easy to Get (Marguerite Clark) r>....
Apr. Treasure Island (Super-Special) Tourneur ...5....
Thou Art the Man (Robert Warwick) 5....
The Cost (Violet Heming) 5
The False Road (Enid Bennett-Inee) ^
Terror Island Houdini) 5. . . . ■
The Toll Gate (Super-Special. Wm. Hart) 5
' FIRST NATIONAL
A Daughter of Two Worlds (Norma Talmadge)(> 1/11/20
Two Weeks (Constance Talmadge) 5 2/1/20
Even as Eve 5
The Turning Point (Katherine MacDonald) ..5
The River's End (Marshall Neilan Prod.) 5 2/22/20
Polly of ihe Storm Country (Mildred Harris
Chaplin) 5....
In Search of a Sinner (Constance Talmadge) 3/14/20
The Inferior Sex (Mildred Harris Chaplin)
The Fighting Shepherdess (Anita Stewart) 4/4/20
The Family Honor (King Vidor)
Fires of Youth ( D. W. Griffith's)
The Woman Gives (Norma Talmadge)
The Idol Dancer (Griffith) 7.... 3/28/20
FOX FILM CORP.
William Farnum Series
The Last of the Duanes 7 10/5/19
Wings of the Morning 6 12/7/19
Heartstrings 6.... 1/4/20
The Adventurer G 1/4/20
loin Mix Series
The Feud 5
The Cyclone 5.... 2/18/20
The Daredevil 5 3/14/20
victory Releases
The Devil's Riddle (Gladys Brockwell) 5 2/18/20
Excel Pictures
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5 2/15/20
Black Sliadows (Peggy Hyland)
Durand of the Bad Lands (Dustin Farnum)
The Tattlers (Madlaine Traverse) 5 3/28/20
Other Fox Entertainments
A Manhattan Knight (George Walsh) 5 3/21/20
Molly and I (Shirley Mason) 5
Black Shadows (Peggy Hyland) 5....
Pearl AVhite Series
The White Moll
GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP.
star Series Productions
Jubilo (Will Rogers) 5 12/14/19
The Loves of Letty (Pauline Frederick) 5 2/1.5/20
Toby's Bow (Tom Moore) 5 12/28/19
Pinto (Mabel Normand) 5 2/1/20
Water, Water Everywhere (Will Rogers) 5 2/8/20
The Silver Horde (Rex Beach's 5
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5
The Paliser Case (Pauline Frederick) 2/22/20
The Blooming Angel (Madge Kennedy) 2/15/20
Duds (Tom Moore) ,V21/20
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (Jack
Pickford) 2/22/20
The Street Called Straight (Basil King)' 3/14/20
Bennlson Star Series
High Pockets 5
A Misfit Earl 5
GRAPHIC FILM CORP.— STATE RIGHTS
A Child For Sale fi 3/28/20
HALLMARK PICTUREg CORP.
Famous Director Series
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson) ....5....
A Veiled Marriage 5 3/14/20
Carmen of the North 5. . . .
Chains of Evidence (Anna Lehr — Edmund
Breese) 5.... 3/7/20
Love Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes — Ellen
Cassidy 5
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) ....5 12/7/19
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marsh) .6....
High Speed 5 1/11/20
AVit Wins 5. . . .
Wits vs. Wits 5..,.
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
Distributing Through Pathe
Benj. B. Hampton — Great Authors Pictures, Inc.
The Sagebrusher 7 1/4/20
Zane Grey Pictures, Inc. — Benj B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner
The Desert of Wheat 6
J. Parker Read, .Jr., Productions
Sahara (Louise Glaum) 7 3/23/19
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7 12/14/19
Sex (Louise Glaum) 7 3/21/20
Deitrich-Beck, Inc.
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6
Artco Productions
The Capitol (Leah Baird) 6 12/21/19
Cynthia-of-the-Minute (Leah Baird)
Robert Brunton Productions
The Joyous Liar (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 12/14A9
The Lord Loves the Irish (J. Warren Kerrigan)5
Live Sparks (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 1/25/20
$.30,000 (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 2/22/20
The Dream Cheater (J. Warren Kerrigan) ....5.... 3/21/20
Joseph Levering Productions
His Temporary Wife (Rubye De Remer) 6 1/25/20
Dial Film Co.
King Spruce (Mitchell Lewis) 7.... 3/21/20
JANS PICTURES— STATE RIGHTS
Love Witlujut Question (Olive Tfll) fi 4/4/20
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazimova Prodactlons
The Brat 7 9/14/19
Stronger Than Death 6.... 1/18/20
The Heart of a Child 7
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Should a Woman Tell (Alice Lake) 6.... 12/28/19
The Walk-Ofts (May Allison) 6 1/25/20
The Willow Tree (Viola Dana) 6 1/11/20
The Right of Way (Bert Lytell) 6 2/1/20
The Best of Luck (Drury Lane Melodrama) 6
Old Ladv 31 (Emma Dunn) (i 4/4/20
Shore Acres (Alice Lake) 6 3/28/20
Eliza Comes to Stay (Viola Dana) (5
Judah (May Allison) 6....
Alias .Jimmy Valentine (Bert Lytell) 6....
The Hope (All Star Cast) fi. . . .
Taylor Holmes Productions
Nothing But the Truth 6 1/11/20
The Very Idea 6.... 2/22/20
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
Jan. 4 Mv Husband's Other Wife (Sylvia Breamer)..6 12/21/19
Jan. 11 Fighting Cressv (Blanche Sweet) 6 12/14/1!>
Jan. 18 The Web of Deceit (Dolores Cassinelli) 6.... 1/4/20
Feb. 2 Other Men's Shoes (Edgar Lewis) 5 1/18/20
Feb. 2 Respectable by Proxy (Sylvia Breamer, Robt.
Gordon) B 4/4/20
Feb. 29 Smoldering Embers (Frank Keenan) 5 2/1.5/20
Mar. 7 In Walked Mary (June Caprice) 5 2/29/20
Mar. 14 Tarnished Reputations (Dolores Cassinelli) ..5 3/7/20
Apr. 4 Lifting Shadows (Emmy Whelen) fi 3/28/20
.\pi'. 11 The Blood Barrier (Sylvia Breamer, Robert
Gordon) fi....
American Film Co., Inc.
Eve in Exile (Charlotte Walker) ....7 12/14/19
The Valley of Tomorrow (Wm. Russell) 5 1/18/20
The Dangerous Talent (Margarita Fisher) 3/14/20
The Honey Bee (Mme Sylvia)
Slam Bang .Tim (Wm. Russell) 5
The Thirtieth Piece of Silver (Margarita
Fisher) 6
RADIN PICTURES— STATE RIGHTS
Througli lOves of Men (Frank Mayo) r, 3/28/20
RADIOSOUL FILM, INC.
A Man There Was (Victor Seastrom) 5 2/29/20
REALART PICTURES CORP.
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
Pauline Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace ,,„»„„
Beery "^ 11/16/19
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter). ...6 1^/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Binney) 5 12/7/19
Mysterv of tlie Yellow Room (T>orin Baker.
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund .^ma,-,r,
Elton) " 10/2fi/19
The Fear Market (Alice Brady) .......5.... 1/11/20
Judy of Rogues Harbor (Mary Miles Minter) 5.... 2/8/20
The Stolen Kiss (Constance Binney) 5 S,ni/on
Sinners (Alice Brady) ■!• ■ • • 3/21/20
Nurse Marjorie (Mary Miles Minter) o rf/-»/-U
ROBERTSON-COLE
^"^""'^ The Open Door «• • • • ^^'^^'''^
The Broken Butterfly 6. . . . 10/26/19
The Beloved Cheater p 11/16/19
The House of Intrigue ~
t
I
I
I
beleaaa I^nKth
Dat« Reels Bevlowed
SUPIJRIOR PICTURES
January Releases
Haunting Shadows (U. H. Warnor) 5 1/18/20
The Third Generation (Brentwood) 5 1/25/20
The Beggar Prince (Sessue Uayakawa) 5.... 2/1/20
February Kelcuses
The laick of Geraldinp Laird (Bessie
Barriscalc) 5 2/1/20
Soeina It Tliroiigh (Zn Su Pitts) 5 2/15/20
Tlip Third Woman (Carlyle P.Iaclcwell) 5 3/21/20
The r.ran(l of Lopez (Sossiie Ilavalvawa) T) 4/4/20
The Bottom of the World 4 4/4/20
T,. J. Selziiick Knterprises
SELZNICK PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Uxchanges
The Woman God Sent (Zena Keefe) 5
Footlights and Shadows (Olive Thomas) 5 2/15/20
The Imp (Elsie Janis) 5
Sooner or I^ater (Owen Moore) 5 3/21/20
His Wife's Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5
Greater Than Fame (ICIaine Hammerstein) . .5 1/18/20
The Broken Melody (Eugene O'Brien) 5 12/28/19
The Woman Game (Elaine Hammerstein) 5 3/14/20
Youthful Folly (Olive Thomas) 5 4/4/20
His W'ord of Honor (Owen Moo-re) 5....
A Fool and His Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5 •
The Desperate Hero (Owen Moore) 5. . . .
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes (Elaine
Hammerstein)
Out of the Snows (Special) 5
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Through Select exchanges
She Leves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6 1/11/20
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5 12/21/19
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7 12/7/19
NATIONAL PICTURES
Distributed Through Select Exchanges
Blind Youth (Special Cast) 5
Just a Wife (Special Cast) 5
The Invisible Divorce 5....
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Distributed Through Republic Bschances
Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5
Girl of the Sea (Williamson Sub. Prod.) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth ClifEord) 5 2/29/20
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
Doro 5. . . . 12/28/19
Dad's Girl (JacKie Saunders) 5
The Gift Supreme 5
The Only Way Trail (Edythe Sterling) 5
Mothers of Men 5 3/7/20
The Great Shadow (Tyrone Power) 5.... •
The Adventuress (Julian Eltinge) 5....
Man's Plaything (Grace Davidson) 5 •
Children Not Wanted (Edith Day) 5
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday.
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Sept. 1 His Majesty, the American 8 9/28/19
Oct. 20 Broken Blossoms (Grifiith) 6 5/18/19
Dec. 29 When the Clouds Roll Bv (Douglas Fairbanks)6 1/4/20
Jan. 18 Pollyanna (Mary Pickford) 6.. 1/25/20
Apr. 25 Down on the Farm (Mack Sfniiett's) 5
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Tiger Girl (Lillian Gishj 5
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 6 2/28/19
The Hick (Charles Ray) 5
The Vampire (Dorothy Dalton) 5
Women Men Forget (Mollie King) 5 3/14/20
The Iron Strain (Dustin Farnum) 5
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jewel Features
Paid in Advance (Dorothy Phillips) 6 11/16/19
The Right to Happiness (Dorothy Phillips) . .8.... 8/24/19
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7 10/19/19
Universal Features
The Pointing Finger (Mary MacLaren) 5 12/7/lP
The Day She Paid (Francelia Biilington) 5 12/14/19
The Tritiers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/2.V20
Marked Men (Harry Carey) 5 12/21/19
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5.... 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
The Peddler of Lies (Frank Mayo, Ora Carew)5 1/25/20
The Forged Bride (Mary MacLaren) n 2/1/20
The Girl in Number 20 (Frank Mavo) 5.... 4/4/20
Her Five Foot Highness (Edith Roberts) 5.... 4/4/20
VITAGRAPH
Wher a Man Loves (Earle Williams) 5 1/18/20
The Sins of the Mothers (Anita Stewart) 5
The Midnight Bride (Gladys Leslie) 5 2/1/20
Human Collateral (Corinne Griffith) 5
The Birth of a Soul (Harry Morey) 5 2/1/20
Tlie .Iii,;;Kern:iut (Anita Stewart) 5....
Deadline at Eleven (Corinne GrilTith) 5 3/14/20
The Flaminq; Clue (Harry T. Morey) 5
The More Excellent Way (Anita Stewart) 5
Hpeclal Productions
Release Lenrth
I>ate Reels Bevlewed
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce) 0 11/9/19
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith) 8 11/16/19
The Vengeance of Durand (Alice Joyce) 6 12/H/lO
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6 1/18/20
The Fortune Hunter (Earle Williams) 7 2/22/20
Tlie Sporting Ducliess (Alice Joyce) 7 3/7/20
Captain Swift (Earle Williams) ')....
SHORT REEL RELEASES
FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CO.
January Releases
Gemini Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1.... •—
All Wrong Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1
The Heart of Texas (Texas Guinam) 2
Spirit of Cabin Mine (Texas Guinan) 2....
Apr!
FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CO.
JIarch Releases
Nimrnd Ambrose (Mack .Swain)
Amlirose in Bad (Mack Swain)
Boss of the Ranclio (Texas Guinan)
Just Bill (Texas Guinan)
Releases
Ambrose and the Bathing Girls Special
C. L,. Chester
January Releases
No Coma in Acoma 1 —
The People in White 1 —
The Simple Life 1
Mr. Outing Gets a Pipe Dream 1 —
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY
January Releases
A Lady's Tailor (Sennett) 2 —
After the Circus (Briggs) 1 ■ —
Push Car Trails in Formosa (Burton Holmes) 1 —
February Releases
COMEDIES
Ten Dollars or Ten Days (Mack Sennett)
Hoodooed (De Havens)
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Belgium Smiles Again
Filming Ferocious Foremosans
Parisian Faces and Figures
Oriental College Boys and Co-eds
The Yankee Watch on the Rhine
P.4RAMOUNT MAGAZINE
Famous Women in Worlds Work
Museum Mysteries
The Lure of Fashion
On the Job With Grandpa
Growth of the North American Continent
March Releases
COJIEDIES
Teasing the Soil (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven)
Cleaning Up (Al St. John)
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Bustling Brussels .-.
Kingdom of the Yellow Rose
Strassburg Redeemed
The Boys' Big Club
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE
Numbers 3877, 3878, 3879, 3880 each 1
April Releases
Comedies
Gee Whiz (Mack Sennett) 2
The Gingham Girl (Mack Sennett) 2
Ship Ahoy (Al St. John) 2
Burton Holmes Travel Pictures
Martyred Cities 1
The I'^anco British Rhine 1
Up Country in Siam 1
In I^ovely Lorraine 1
Paramount Magazine
The Zero Hour in Art 1
Tailoring in Metal 1
Mental Acrobatics 1
The Nurse of the Tenements 1
CHRISTIE COMEDIES
January Releases
Monkey Shines 1
Ducks 1
It Takes a Crook 1
Oh Doctor, Doctor 1
Save Me, Sadie (Special) 2
February Releases
Pants and Petticoats (Special) 2
License Applied For 1
Should a Husband Tell 1
Slarch Releases
Her Bridal Night-Mare (Special) 2
UNIVERSAL
January Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery 13 to 16 each 2
Lion Man, 2 to 5 each 2
COBIEDIES
Sweet Patootie (Lyons-Moran) 1
Adam and Eve a la Mode t
Some Shimmiers (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Baby D >n Bandit A. 2
Naughty Lions and Wild Men 2
The Sweet Dry and Dry (Lyons-Moran) t
All for the Dough Bag t
beiea8« Lengrth
Date Reels Reviewed
WESTERNS
The Jay Bird (Hoot Gibson) 2
West Is Best (Hoot Gibson) 2
February Releases
SERIALS
Great Radium Mystery. 17 and 18 (Finish) each 2
The Lion Man, 6, 7, 8, 9 each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 1, 2, 3 each 2
COMEDtBS
Ain't Nature Wonderful (Lyons-Moran) l
Over the Ocean Wave 2
Non-Skid Love (Lyons-Moran) 1
Good Little Brownie 2
Old Clothes for New (Lyons-Moran) 1
The Bull Thrower 2
New Screen Magrazine, Nos. 61, 52, 63, 54 each 1
WESTERNS
The Prospector's Tengreance 2
' Kutntucli's AVard 2
A Sagebrush Gentleman t
April Releases
.The Lion Man, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Complete) each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 9, 10, 11, 12 each 2
The Moon Riders, 1 2
Comedies
Downing an Uprising (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Champion Loser 2
Stop that Wedding (Lyons-Moran) 1
Dog Gone Clever 2
Somebody Lied (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Jazzy Janitor 2
Westerns
When the Cougar Called (Magda Lane and Frank Burns) 2
The Texas Kid (Hoot Gibson) 2
One He Man (Jack Perrin and Josephine Hill) 2
Special
Major Allen's Animal Hunt — Story of Wolf 1
New Screen Magrazine
' Issues 60, (31, 62, 63 each 1
CAPITAL
January Releases
A Mans Creed (Ncal Hart) 8
The Wilderness Man (Neal Hart) 2
My Girl Suzzanne 2
Bandit's Gold ( Al Jennlngrs) 2
An Outlaw's Alibi (Al Jennings) 2
February Releases
Boss of the Flying: H (Neal Hart) *
The Run Aways (Neal Hart) . : t
When Outlaws Meet (Al Jennings) 2
Bandit's Heart (Al Jennings) 2
Screen Follies, 1 and 2 each 1
Oh Louise (Adolph Phillip) / 2
PATHE
January Releases
Reviews 32 to 35 I
COMEDIES
From Hand to Mouth (Harold Lloyd) (released late
in Dec.) 2
Why Go Home (Snub Pollard) I
Slippery Slickers (Snub Pollard) t
The Dippy Dentist (Snub Pollard) 1
SERIALS
Black Secret, 9 to 12 (Pearl White) each 2
The Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) each 2
Topics of the Day, 36 to 39 each 1
February Releases
SERIALS
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 6, 7, 8. 9 each 2
The Black Secret (Pearl White and Walter McGrall)
18, 14, 15, 16 each 2
Topics of the Day, 40, 41, 42, 43 each I
COMEDIES
All Lit tip (Snub Pollard) 1
Getting His Goat (Snub Pollard) 1
Waltz Me Around (Snub Pollard) I
March Releases
SERIALS
Daredevil Jack (.Tack Dempsey) 4, 5. 6, 7 each '2
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 10, 11, 12, 13.. each 2
C09IEDIES
Haunted Spooks (Harold Lloyd) 2
Find the Girl (Snub Pollard) 1
Fresh Paint (Snub Pollard) 1
(Two other Pollard Comedies) each 1
Review Numbers 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
Topics of the Day Numbers 44, 45, 46, 47 each 1
PATHE
.\prll Releases
Serials
■•Daredevil Jack" (Jack Dempsey) 8, 9. 10, 11 eaclj 2
"Trailed by Three'' (Stuart Holmes and Frankie Mann)
1, 2, 3, 4 each _'
"Adventures of Ruth," (Ruth Roland) !■> (Complete) 2
Comedies
"Jiggs in Society" (Bringing Up Father Series) 2
Cracked Wedding Bells (Snub Pollard) 1
Speed to Spare (Snub Pollard) 1
Pathe Reviews, 45, 46, 47. 48 each 1
Topics of the Day, 49, 50. 51, 52 each 1
HALL RQpM BOY COMEDIES
January Releases
Wrong Again 2
Neck and Neck S
February tteleases
Passing the Buck ,..» *....,,.. i
Can Yuu Beat It '..'.'.'. t
March Releases
Breaking Into Society J
Oh Baby %
Release Length
I>ate Reels Reviewed
VITAGRAPH
January Releases
O HENRY STORIES
The Churc-li With an Overshot Wheel %
While the Auto Waits •
BIG V COMEDIES
Throbs and Thrills (
Dailies uikI Dentists f
SERIALS
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno), 3 to 6 each t
lebruary Releases
O HENRV STORIES
Telamachus Friend , ^ •
T he Dream ** "* ■
BIG V COMEDIES
Pipe Dreams and Prizes (Harry Mann) %
Knights and Knighties (Montgomery and Rock) ... t
SERIAL
The Invisible Hand (Antonio Moreno) 7, 8, 9, 10 each 51
GOLDWYN
January Releases
Bray Pictographs, 419, 420, 421, 422 eaeh 1
March Releases
Three Issues each 1
FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY
January Releases
Eventide _^^ j
Bubbles
Just Kids 1
Taken With a Grain of Salt !!!!!.!!!!!!! 1
March Releases
Broken Silence 1
With Every Meal 1
Alligator Hunt .* 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
The Sure Cure (Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven) >
Two Dollars Please >
February Releases
Excess Baggage (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) S
One Dollar Down (Neal Burns) t
March Releases
Forget Me Not (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) t
Matrimaniacs (Neal Burns) ••• %
FOX
January Releases
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
He Ain't Done Right by Our NeU 1
On Strike 1
Shaking the Shimmy 1
The Rum Runners 1
The Price of a Good Sneeze 1
The Chewing Gum Industry 1
.Uarch Releases
The Mint Spy 1
The Chemist 1
Putting on the Dog
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Chicken a la Cabaret t
Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts t
Training for Husbands 2
Tlie Great NicUe! Robbery 2
February Releases
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
Sheriff Nell's Comeback >
Her Naughty Wind S
Her Private Husband %
March Releases
The Heart Snatcher 2
The Lightweight Lover 2
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
The Plumbers ... 1
"I'm Ringing Your Party'' 1
Fishing 1
Dead-Eye Jeff 1
The Sour VioUn 1
The Price of a (!ood Sneeze 1
The Chewing Gum Industry 1
REPUBLIC PICTURES
February Releases
L. J. Selznick Enterprises
Wm. .1. Flyr..- 'Jeries (Herbert Rawlinson) 2
Judge Browne Series ••• 2
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) 2
Hubli.v's Mistake ((Jertnide Selby) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) 2
Girls Will Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesnue on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) i
The Champion (Charles Chaplin) 2
Work (Charles Chaplin) 2
By the Sea tCharlec Chaplin) 2
^
VOV M^o
0-3
Some Short Reels
"Training For Husbands" Fox-Sunshine
Eddie Cline wIio brought Teddy and other of the Sennett
animals into fame, is busy unearthing more like talent at the
Sunshine studio. In "Training For Husbands" he enlists the
services of a very intelligent canine (might be Teddy's half
brother) and a small monkey and puts them through some
paces that will surely brings response from all audiences. The
scene in which tiic dog and the monk make up after their
quarrel, their quick efficient work in putting out the fire and
their rescue, of the baby are bits that will appeal to all fans
because of the surprising intelligence the animals show. The
rest of "Training For Husbands" enlists the services of Slim
Sommerville, Polly Moran, Dave Morris and the usual beauty
host, and the business and tricks they perpetrate are up to the
marie.
"Hula Hula Town" Fox
A Mutt and Jeff offering with bright spots, but its average
doesn't register up to the best. The most amusing trick is the
bit showing the male Hula playing a tune on the heads of a
flock of youngsters as if they represented a xylophone. Great
comedy and a wonderful opportunity for trick orchestral ef-
fects. Other scenes show the wiggles of the Hula dance, made
wierdly fantastic by the unbounded imagination of the artist.
Mutt and Jeff experience being captured and awarded as hus-
bands to Hula maids. Their antics are not as funny as usual.
"The Gun Game," Universal
Leading up to an unusual climax, this two reeler goes along
much after the fashion of most of these short westerns. The
culmination, however, may meet with opposition from censor
boards. The incident results from the efforts of a pair of un-
scrupulous operators planning to bring about the death of a
prospector who has a valuable claim. Hero Bob Reeves is mis-
taken by them for a gun-man whom they plan to hire for the
purpose. He gets wind of their schemes, and when the real
murderer makes his appearance, fixes matters so that he shoots
the duo of plotters who engage him. Probably they will be
able to alter the titles and cut it so that the manner in which
the two are led out to the slaughter will appear less cold blood-
ed. As it is, the triple killing is decidedly unpleasant.
"A Fly in the Ointment," National — Goldwyn.
Scant material for a two reel comedy is to be found in this
production which features Neal Burns and has Lucille Rubey
playing the femine lead. The plot generally is disconnected,
being a chain of incidents concerning the entry of a thieving
youth into the home of a newly married couple and their ef-
forts to locate hirn. Complications are added by the cutting of
their telephone wire, and a small-pox sign placed on their door.
The latter serves to keep them confined to the limits of their
domicile, for a quartet of coppers guard them strictly. Until
the youngster who entered their home is apprehended, and the
finish is reached, there is just a succession of knock-about bits,
without very much suspense maintained.
Bray Pictograph, No. 432— Goldwyn.
Only one robbery and the manner in which the criminals are
detected are revealed in "Famous Robberies," the initial por-
tion of another Bray. It has been posed by Amelia de Santis,
a femine sleuth and some others, not credited. Two orang-
tans are seen in "A Zooland Romance". "A Jerry on the Job"
cartoon which concludes is quite funny. It winds up with the
rnuch-used dream gag, but that is hardly expected and the por-
tion registers several laughs.
"A Gum Riot"— Arrow
Fault may be found with some of the footage in this Hank
Mann comedy, which in places has a bit too much of the slap-
stick stuff, but its timeliness, combined with some truly hum-
erous business and a good story should be sufficient to get it
over even with critical audiences. The action takes place in a
gum factory. By a peculiar accident, a boot-legger attempting
to avoid. the keen eye of an officer of the law. holds a bottle of
liquor so that its contents drop into a vat in which the gum is
being prepared. It is when the gum is finished and ready to
chew that the riot starts. The folks discover before long that
it includes fire-water and you can imagine the rest. Of course,
they have used the accidental-infiltration-of-alcohol scheme
before, but prohibition has not yet been exhausted as a source
of humor. As a whole, one of the best Hank Mann has done
in some time.
"His Misguided Love" — Florida Film
Until almost the very finish is reached, this knock-about
comedy fails to register satisfactory style. Fatty Carr, Ger-
trude Garretson, Bert Tracy and the others chase one another
about, indulge in the shooting of revolvers now and then, fall
in and out of portable beds and do many other things that have
■been .done time and time again in riotous two reelers of this
sort. The confusing of the dynamite and chicken feed, re-
sulting in the hens being blown sky-ward results in a few-
laughs and helps it along somewhat. Entirely too much of the
old stuff is the great draw-back. Glenn Lambert directed. It
is one of the "Sunbeam" comedies
"Speed to Spare"— Pathe
When they decided to call this "Speed to Spare' they were
quite correct. If they had stopped long enough to decide up-
on some sort of a story however, and spared some of the speed.
they might have turned out a superior comedy. Diagnosing
the affair it is difficult to find more than one or two bits that
will cause more than faint ripples of laughter. A great deal of
footage is devoted to i-'ollard's escapades in the elevator. Stuff
of that sort has been used too frequently to make it really val-
uable. Few of the Pollard comedies have good stories and
some have none at all. In some cases the comedy business
gets them over, but this has little to recommend it.
"Dog-Gone Clever" — Universal.
Kvidentiy, when they started out on this two reel slap-stick
comedy, they had some sort of a story in mind. In the wild
conglomeration of knock-about bits, however, they strayed
from the original plot and then terminated it without a really
smooth finish. Brownie, the trained dog which appears in
some of UniversaFs two reelers does several clever stunts,
most of them at the start, but it is not long before he is side-
tracked, while the men in the cast chase one another about and
hit one another with mallots and hammers. There is the usu-
al business of hitting the wrong person and other stuff that has
been seen on innumerable occasions. On the other hand,
there are several new humorous bits. The opening prison
scene in which the dog appears as a convict and makes his esr
cape will produce the wanted effect, and the telephone episode
will provoke mirth. Towards the finish, the dog again is seen,
but the conclusion is weak and abrupt. Chuck Reisner di-
rected.
"Pardners" — Universal.
.\nother conventional short reel western theme has been se-
lected for this two reeler which stars Ed "Hoot" Gibson. As
is usual in offerings of this sort, they keep the action going at
top speed throughout. A scene that is somewhat out of the
ordinary is the one in which hero Gibson forces the boys and
saloon keeper who is the villian of course, to patronize a "sody
pop" establishment. It results in the latter trying to place the
blame for a ho!d-iip and murder on Hoot. ' Circumstancial
evidence points to Gibson's guilt, but another ruse on the part
of the plotters, to secure the girl in the case results in their
ultimate downfall. Thelma Percy is the leading woman, and
Leonard Clapham and Jim Corey are the heavies.
"Are Brides Happy" — Christie Comedies
Fast action rules throughout this single reel Christe comcdv
in which Earl Rodney plays the male lead. There is an accept-
able story about which the offering has been built and although
there is nothing very startling in the way of situations, "it
should go over in good style. Most of U centers about the ex-
periences of a youthful couple, just married and occupvin^
separate rooms in a hotel. Confused valises cause them to seek
each other's sleeping quarters, and the house detective, gets on
the trail. The fact that they have been married serves to clear
matters in the end.
V
I
Short Reels
"The Fatal Wallop"— Gaiety Comedies
Despite the fact that there is no real story and the entire af-
fair remains unexplained at the finish, another Gaiety one
reeler which stars George Ovey is quite certain to provoke
laughs and hold its own. Nan Blair penned the vehicle and
James Clemmons directed it. Most of the production consists
of what was probably meant as a burlesque on sorne of the
stuff found in serials and otherwise mystic and sensational ma-
terial. Ovey despatched by his wife, seated on the beach, to
provide a drink, discovers a badge which he wears — a symbol
of a secret order. It results in good fortune at first, but he
soon finds himself in a mysterious house where he goes through
wierd experiences. Obviously it is all a vision, but they fail
to explain the manner in which he starts and finishes dreaming.
The hokum is of the quality that gives cause for laughter, how-
ever, and this will hold its own.
"Hula Hvda Town"— Fox.
Cannibals have Mutt and Jefif in their power in this animated
cartoon. The king decides that the two white men shall marry
his daughters and the duo are nominated for the honors. While
Jeff unwillingly consents, Mutt prefers being boiled to becom-
ing the spouse of one of the dusky maids. Finally, Jeff breaks
from the clutches of the enthusiastic damsel he has been forced
to wed, rocks the entire black-faced band into oblivion and
rescues his partner. Most of the stuff included in this reel is
thoroughly foolish, but at the same time, it will make them
laugh much more easily than some of the other recent releases
of this series, over which it is a vast improvement.
"The Stimulating Mrs. Barton"— Pathe.
Psychologically, this two reeler is quite true to life. Mrs.
Sidney Drew has taken another of Julian Street's "After
Thirty" stories, and with a cast that includes John Cumber-
land, Harold Forshay, Elinor Curtis and Margot Leighton, has
made it into a highlj' satisfactory two reeler. It is an intense-
ly human offering, cleverly titled and produced in good style.
It has many situations of merit, and with its other good quali-
ties, should please. There is a satirical atmosphere maintained,
one that is typical of the old Sidney Drew comedies. You can
interest many in it by the use of judicious catch-lines. Play
it up especially to the married people if you run it.
Pathe Review — No. 40.
Moving at top speed throughout, including several subjects,
each of which is taken up sufficiently in detail, and yet not for
too long a time, this Pathe Review holds interest at all times.
It starts with some colored scenes of Switzerland and follows
with an industrial portion which shows tests applied to copper.
After that comes another multi-tinted portion showing the se-
curing of birds to be used in hat decoration. The titles in that
part do not approve that use for birds. George Bothner, world-
famous lightweight wrestler and a partner demonstrate some
wrestling holds and defenses against them in the slow-motion
part, produced by Novagraph, and Desiree Lubovska presents
the Grecian Dance of Vanity at the close.
"Cut the Cards"— Pathe
One good situation will frequently put a single reel comedy
over and in this one, it is the poker game incident that draws
almost all of the laughs. Until that portion is reached, the
footage consists almost entirely of chase stuff, some of which
is funny, but most of which lacks humor. The scene in which
several characters, including colored, Italian and Jewish gentle-
men as well as Snub Pollard and one of the company that al-
most invariably is seen with him, gamble consists of hokum of
the sort that is sure to prove popular. Most of the punch in
this, in fact practically all of the kick is to be found towards
the finish. That will enable it to score.
"The Dinner Hour"- Pathe.
Snub Pollard is seen as a waiter in a one reeler in which the
action takes place in a cabaret. At the start, this promises to
be quite a fun-maker, the scene in which the leading woman
flits first from one man and then to the other being up to the
mark. Soon after that however, it evolves into a spectacle of
crockery-breaking and wild riot in which plate after plate is
shattered, some semi-liquids are thrown about, and the differ-
ent characters shower blows upon one another. In the end,
the maid who skips from man to man, hurries from Snub and
departs with another, leaving the mustached comedian to the
pleasure of pummeling himself. Play this if your audience
takes a delight in slap-stick stuff of the sort included and you
happen to need a film of this length; but if it prefers mat]prial
that is not so riotous, be careful.
"Screen Snap Shots," No. 1. Jack Cohn— State Rights.
Not so very long ago several reels made up of scenes in
which various screen celebrities were shown more or less at
ease were released. Now Jack Cohn is selling on the state
right market a series of pictures which deal intimately with
those who have acquired fame. Beyond doubt these produc-
tion will appeal to the fans who arc always curious as to the
"inside dope" on the industry. Starting with a scene in which
the children of Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, George Beban
and Lottie Pickford appear, this drifts into a dance by Alia
Nazimova, and then shows the destruction of D. W. Griffith's
giant setting used in the production of "Intolerance." The
enormous walls and symbols are seen crumbling under the ef-
forts of laborers engaged to raze the structure. Edwin Carewe
directs a clutch between Allen Sears and Rosemary Theby.
Not to be outdone by them, Sessue Hayakawa and Dagmar
Goldowsky also kiss, but Sessue places the imprint on her
hand. To close, Charles Ray secures an osculation, employing
some of his bashful business. Framed to suit the average fan
audience, this should interest almost anyone.
"Trailed by Three"— Pathe.
Several thrills have been injected into the second episode of
this serial, "Trapped in Chinatown." As the title suggests, the
various characters are placed in that section of the city inhabit-
ed by the Mongolians, with the usual intricate dives, hidden
springs and trap doors making their appearance. Although
there is more scrap stuff and action than in the preceding epi-
sode, no really unusual feature makes it appearance. It con-
sists mainly of typical Chinatown stuff. The section in which
the hero is being threatened with death by the inrushing water
makes up a situation that is hardly new, but the part wherein
one of the heavies lowers a tarantula, the little animal with the
big kick in its tail, towards the eyes of the leading man, ex-
cites.
"Distilled Love" — Reelcraft
In addition to numerous touches in which common farm-
yard animals appear — bits of the sort that always appeal —
there are several humorous bits in this two reeler that place
it in the successful class of knock-about comedies. It is
just a trifle disconected, and may need cutting in places, but
as a whole is quite certain to register. Alice Howell, who is
starred, holds her end up in reasonably good style, although
most of the comedy does not depend on the performers. The
shots in which the donkey, sucking pigs, dog, cat and goose
appear, interest, although they are not essential to the story.
After that, the traveling liquor-establishment provokes mirth.
They devote some of the footage to a burlesque on some of
the old-time melodrama.
Selznick News — Select
The first issue of the new Selznick news reel contains sev-
eral interesting features, notably a slow motion picture of
the busiest spot in Philadelphia, and the throng moving at
snail pace, and in contradistinction a shot of Fifth Avenue,
New York, with the camera speeded down, thus showing the
New Yorkers hurrying along at a whirlwind pace, and the
autos going like mad. The titles were especially good, and
the news reel contents up to the standard of other news
reels. Especially artistic title cards proved interesting.
I
WHEN DOES
MISSOURI BELIEVE?
When it sees it.
When Does IT See "IT"?
Not when it is shown in the flowery language of the press agent, nor in the wiles or smiles of the publicity
man.
The film man who is always hard-headed when it comes to cash, believes only facts, facts, FACTS,
and nothing but facts.
Now, gentlemen of the film trade, please go over the following facts carefully, cautiously, with all the
skepticism and cynicism, if you please, ol a real film man, but thoroughly and to the end.
We have a 'picture. It k called "J MAN THERE WAS."
It's author is HENRIK IBSEN. I
Our star is the great American artist. I'lCTOR SEASTROM.
This picture of ours was shown before representatives of the trade press of America, and to some representatives
of the European press, and here is their verdict:
J.. K. Harrison in the MOVING PICTURE WOULD
The perforniuncf of Victor Seastrom iis an actor dexprves abund-
ant praise. Init liis liandling of tlie suliject matter as director
awakens enthusiasm. . . Tliere is enouRli of it to show vivid
fhislies of potential genins. His handling of tlie spirited and
realistic scenes of storm at sea is almost a revelation. "A Man
There Was" is a i)ictnre of high intensity and tender pathos,
a drama of the sonl.
.John Morrell in tlie MiW VOKK KKVIEW
In looking at "A Man There Was'' we cannot think of an
American director who could have brought out its psychology or
its realistic scope any better — perhaps not so W'ell.
The picture keeps the si)ectator completely fascinated. In point
of pictnres(iueness. story ([uality. interjiretation ;uid direction, it
is an excepti(jiial ollering.
The star is Victor Seastrom. who is also the director. Fine as
his |)erfnrmance is, his direction is better. The angles he has
caught on the wreck are almost like animated conceptions of
marine paintings.
As an actor he resembles William Farnum in counten.-ince, but
his iierforiiiauce is more finished. It is said that Mr. Seastrom
is an Anieri'-an who is recognized in Europe as one of the fore-
most artists of the cinema. Fie should come to his native land
and teach some of his rivals how to GET INTO CHARACTER.
Lawrence Reirt in the MOTION PICTURE NEWS
In this picturization of "A Man Tliere Was" there is revealed
one of the treats of the season. As intelligent and carefully
wrought as is the jierformance of Victor Seastrom, his direction
is even better. Ilis marine views resemble animated master-
pieces. His entire work is highly realistic. Presenting, as he
<loes, a powerful theme logically worked out and directed with
infinite care and splendidly acted. ".V Man There W.is" may be
calhd a real achievement.
Helen Rockwell in the EXHIIJITOKS TRADE REVIKW
".V Man There Was" is presented with suidi simplicity and
realism that its effect is twice as forceful as if moulded of the
conventional melodramatic metal. The picture has been beauti-
fully produced witli ex(|uisite views of the ocean in its various
mo(ids. The camerawork is excellent and the picture worth
viewing if only tor the marvelous glimpses of the sea, which
are shown.
WID'S
Direction — has handh'd the sea M-enes wonderfully well and
registered the drama effectively. I'hotography — generally very
fine. The star renders a powerful characterization.
Th drama iinfolded i;, one of strict elementals. .Ml the se-
<inences are handled very dramatically. Viken's attempt to save
his boat is i))ctured with a real thrill. Again, when ViUen puts
out to the rescue of the yacht which proves to be owned by his
enemy the drama is swift and strong. Certainly no sequence of
sea scenes jiroduced in this country has ever ecjualed in sheer
natural force the seciuence that leads to the climax of "A Man
There Was." The star, Victor .Seastrom, is a splendid character
acter and |)lays the role of Viken with feeling. His physiq\ie is
admirable and his ability at makeup quite superior.
NEW YORK DR.V.M.ATIC MIRROR
Victor Seastrom, an American artist hardly known in the United
States, acclaimed in I5urope as the "Prince of the Screen," appears
in Ilenrik Ibsen's masterpiece, ".V MAN TFIERE WAS." The
story, symbolizing the life of a red blooded man in the clash
of real human passions, is exceeding dramatic in every respect.
W. Stephen Hush in THE BILLBOARD
This is a picture of rare merit, approaching our best in the
technique of its photography, and equally our best in direction.
In the subtlety of its art and its wonderfullx calculated appeal to
our pit.v, it comes close to surp.assing our best average.
Victor Seastrom in the leading role dominates the situation.
Without iiutting too great a strain on the press agent's popular
group of ad.iectives, one cannot do justice to his great art, to
his extraordinary )iowers of portrayal, to the subtlety of his
characterization.
AND THIS FROM LONDON ABOUT OUR PICTURE:
THE CINE.M.VTOGR.\PH
With magnificent photograph v. intense acting, and a story
which grips the spectator, ".V .M.\.\ THERE WAS" is one of the
most attr.ictive productions we have seen for a long while. Sel-
dom has such a breezy, natural, human story been seen on the
s<'reen. It is a sea story that appears to convey the spray
of the ocean in every scene, and being a clean, wholesome, well-
told and intelligent narrative, it cannot fail to prove of inestimable
value to the exhibitor.
THE BIOSCOPE
People who have grown weary of "the eternal triangle" of fickle
wives and telephone intrigues, will welcome this grim epic of
the sea w hei'e liliputian emotions are substituted for by grand
tragedy where the fundamental passions by which all humanity
is swaved sound in a deep, deep vibration. Ibsen is the author
of '.\ M.VN THERE W.VS" and it ranks v.ith the works when
the great master became poet and not cynic. The photograjihy
is excellent.
THE CINEM.A
Whether Ibsen be the greatest of all times, or merely a sporadic
llower of genius, any work to which his name is attached will
alw.iys be sure of a full measure of respectful attention. There
is that elusive something aboiit it all which will not be denied.
The play is most admir.ably acted ; the action becomes tenser and
tenser as the play proceeds and some of the scenes on the sea
are luiraunily realistic. The photography is exceptionally good.
Hoiv many pictures have been offered to the trade with such a send-off by men. whom you. f/entlemen, have
conceded to be the leaders and authorities in your trade, and by whose judgment, you, as well as the public, have
learned so often to abide?
Apply :
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^^ Could she be saved from the evil
influence of her uncle — sharpest
swindler on two continents?
Clifford believed she could— because he loved her. By
superhuman courage and cunning he smashed the
ring of crooks that terrorized New York, and saved
Mary Regan in the end.
A new and different sort of detective picture !
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G^et Around Strike
reels Post Used in Most Instances
to Get Shipments Through
rhe strike which has crippled the
Iroad service has not as yet af-
:ted film shipments to a great ex-
it.
Most of the larger organizations
; eninloying the parcels post large-
to get around the difficulty. Later
, it is expected in some cases, the
>ults of the tie-up will be felt more
enly, but as yet no company has
d very much trouble.
Harry H. Buxbaum, New York ex-
ange manager for Famous Players,
■ed a number of motor boats and
11 use these to ship pictures to Jer-
f City and Albany. Exhibitors will
ve to call at these centers and se-
re their pictures.
Universal, according to a member
its sales force, will also be obliged
call on exhibitors to make their
rn deliveries in many cases. Select
ms to use trucks to relieve the sit-
tion if it becomes acute, and it is
:ely that other concerns will avail
smselvcs of similar methods.
Another Coast Producer
(S fecial to IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Ramona Film Corp.
the latest producer in the field,
le company will make one produc-
in at a local studio, but later plans
erect a plant in Hollywood or San-
Monica.
Ray Rockett, former business man-
er with Balboa and later with Uni-
rsal, is president and general man-
<tr, while his brother Al is assist-
t general manager. E. H. Chris-
iscn is vice-president and S. G. Eu-
an, treasurer.
It is expected that the name of the
mpany will be shortly changed
i>m Romona to Rockett Film Corp.
i Drew Post Holds Benefit
The benefit of the S. Rankin Drew
ist of the American Legion was
Id last night at the New Amster-
m Theater.
3uite a number of film folks were
;sent, including Arthur James, Ho-
•t Henley, Eugene Zukor and
lers.
Sthel and Lionel Barrymore, Geor-
Price and others appeared. In
: absence of Ed Wynn, Richard
Travers acted as master of cere-
nies.
The Post plans the erection of a
Tinasium for members of the mo-
1 picture and theatrical professions.
^Griff" Gets Patent
Secures Exclusive . Right to "Bh
Effect" Used in "Broken Blossoms
D. W. Griffith has received fro
he commissioner of patents at Was'
ngton the exclusive right to mak
ise and vend certain methods and a
paratus for the projection of motic
and other pictures with color effect
The Griffith patent, which cove
a term of 17 years, will give the pr
ducer protection against the copyh
of his lighting effects in color as fir
introduced by him in connection wi:
the showing of "Broken Blossoms"
the Geo. M. Cohan Theater, Ne
York, last May.
"Listen, Bo! Split, or I'll tell your other wife"— Marshall Neilan's "Don't
Ever Marry," his second independently produced picture for First Na-
tional.— Advt.
Forms Film Bureau
Dry Goods Ass'n Establishes New
Service for Its Members.
The National Retail Dry Goods
Ass'n has established a film service
bureau for the purpose of showing to
department store employees in a
graphic manner how the product
they sell is made from the time the
raw material is gathered until the
time the article is completed.
.Some manufacturers have had in-
dustrial films made of the product
they deal in and these have been
listed and a booking sheet arranged
for the members to draw upon. The
Association is also sending out data
on the kind of projection machines
best suited for the members.
New First National UnH
(By IVire to IVID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Following the incor-
poration of the A.'ssociated First Na-
tional Pictures of Missouri comes an-
other company chartered by the Cor-
poration Trust Co. here.
It is the .A.ssoc''ated First National
Pictures of New York with a capital-
ization of $8,700,000.
Puts Blame on Films
School Principals Find a Harmful
Effect Produced on Children
Specific charges of the unfavorable
influence upon the minds" of children
wrought by a number of smaller the-
aters in this city and condemnation
in general of a number of pictures
now bfeing exhibited are made in a
series of reports submitted by public
school principals and made public by
the National Motion Picture League,
of which Mrs. Adele F. Woodward
is president.
Authors Oppose Deposit Bill
The .A.uthors' League has sent a
telegram to Speaker Sweet in Albany
asking for a hearing on the deposit
bill which has already passed the
Senate.
The League opposes the bill which
would eliminate deposits.
James Vincent, who is directing
"Stolen Moments" for American Cin-
ema, has taken his company to Pine-
hurst, N. C. for exteriors.
Zukor Sails To-morrow
(By cable)
London, Eng. — Adolph Zukor
Famous Players expects to leave th
country for the States to-morrow.
ALICOAT.
Saenger Now Up-town
The Saenger Amusement Co., V
H. Gueringer local representativ
moved Saturday to the Goodri(
Bldg., 1780 Broadway, on the four
floor.
Silz Reports Combine
Rene Silz, who represents a nur
ber of the leading French compam
in this countrj', reports that praci
cally all of the people engaged in tl
film industry in France have form(
a union known as the Federation N
tionale de I'lndustrie Cinematograpl
ique.
The union includes operators, car
eram'en, technical men, scenario wri
ers, authors, directors, actors, a
tresses, a large part of the existir
exchanges and about 800 of the the
ters. All told, according to Sil
there are about 1,000 theaters
France.
He states that the French peop
are about fed up on wild and wool
westerns.
Row Over Dante's "Inferno"
In a suit of Frederick Green again
Joseph P. Collins and Arthur Feig'
ery the defendants filed an answer
(he Supreme Court. They deny th
they guaranteed that the negative ■
Dante's "Inferno" was the origin:
and sav that whatever differences e:
i ' ' n the plaintifif and Feig!
It led by an agreement >
''17, in which the two di
! . "-'-Iiip as the Milam
.; l^><lll 1 nm Co. and Green g'
$2,581 as his share and was to ha'
a lien on the "Inferno" film until 1
had paid in full.
Need a GOOD Publicity man?
SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
Empl
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Quotations
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Didwyn 24 25 24^4
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♦Thwrsday's quotations.
Harvey Gates will prepare coiiti-
ity for "Fightin' Job," a new H. H.
m Loan story for Harry Carey.
John C. Brownell, of the Univer-
1 scenario department, is in town.
GLOBE
TROTS
HIT THE
HIGH
SPOTS
Globe Trots Films
INC.
In the Courts
A summons has been filed -in the
Supreme Court in a new action of
the Universal Film Co. against Mor-
ris Greenhill and John D. Tippett.
Greenhill was served at the Plaza.
Raymond C. Tischhouser, as the
owner of 100 shares of the $1,000,000
stock of the Lenskraft Pictures Corp.,
filed suit in the Supreme Court
against the officers and directors of
tlic corporation on the ground that
because of their negligence in attend-
ing to the affairs of the corporation
the assets have been wasted. The
defendants named are James T.
Brown, Lucy W. Babcock, A. Reed-
er Ferriday, George B. Ten Eyck and
George Eger. His attorneys are
Stockton & Stockton.
Chicago Theater to Cost $600,000
[Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Chicago, 111. — Otto C. Lorenz will
build at Irving Park Boulevard and
Broadway, at a cost of $600,000.
Large House for Chicago Heights
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago Heights, III. — The S. J.
Gregory Theatrical Co. will build a
2,200 seater costing $250,000.
Results
New York City
Wid's: ^ ,
We are now convinced that
Wid's is read. Here is what
happened. On Wednesday yon
printeda little announcement of
our releasing HARRY CAREY
in "THE SQUARE-SHOOT-
ER" on the State Rights Mar-
ket. Your daily carried our
first notice to the exchanges.
On Fr day and Saturday we re-
ceived 12 wires and 8 letters
from different territories re-
garding the picture. They had
all read it in Wid's.
Many thanks.
FILM SPECIALS.
J. M. Sanford.
First NatTs Investigation
The following table amplifies the
article published in WID'S DAILY
last week regarding the investigation
conducted by First National into the
average evening admission prices at
theaters seating 1,000 or more.
Here are the results in tabular
form :
Studio in Australia
, Special to WID'S DAILY)
Sydney, Australia — The E. J. Car-
roll-"Snowy" Baker organization has
commenced work on the erection of
a studio here to house its production
activities.
Three Australian-made productions
have been completed. They will be
handled in America by Hal Roach of
the Rolin Film Co., producers of the
Harold Lloyd comedies.
Chamberlain Visits Coast
F. V. Chamberlain, general service
manager of the Famous Players'
home office, is on the coast where he
will spend about a month or six
weeks.
Charles Rosenfeld, of the Robert-
son-Cole sales force, has a new addi-
tion to the family in the form of a
baby son.
First
runs Price
Louisville 4 25
Hartford 5 15-35
Montg'y, Al, ... 3 5-50
.Saginaw, Mich. .. 4 20-40
Dfs Moines S 15-35
Pittsburgh 4 25-35
Kansas City 7 10-50
Buffalo 5 15-50
San Francisco ... 10 15-75
Denver 6 25-30
Sup rior. Wis 4
Sptd, Mass 4 10-35
St. Paul 6 20-35
Dulutli 5 25
Indianapolis .... 6 20-40
Colo. Springs .... 5 10-35
Dallas 6 17-42
Salt Lake 4 10-60
Chattanooga 4 10-30
Fort Wayne 5 15 25
Minneapolis 6 20-35
Detroit 6 50
2nd
Run
11
3
1
9
6
5
2
4
10
23
3
10
4
3
6
2
3
4
17
4
Price
10-15
10-20
10-15
10-20
5-20
17-22
20-35
15-35
10-50
10-25
17-25
17
10-15
10-18
11-30
5-10
10-15
15-20
25
Simpson to Build in Rochester
Rochester, N. Y. — George E. Simp-
son will spend $1,000,000 on the erec-
tion of a new house.
Philadelphia, Pa.-
$200,000. ^
-Marcus A. Bon,
Williston, N. D. — William Snvder,
$100,000.
We
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Monday, April 12, 1920 Juk:
D. D. Rothacker in Town
Douglas D. Rothacker, brother t
Watterson, is in town at the Clai
idge. i;
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Regarding One- Sheets
Rome, Ga. — Consider the
sheet.
O. C. Lam, manager of the Rom
Amusement Company, has.
One-sheets cost less than bigg<
sheets.
You can buy more of them for tl
same monej'.
"The more sheets you stick arour
the streets, the more people you
attract," says Mr. Lam.
"More one sheets mean more pa
rons. So I favor one-sheets as tl
best means of exploitation."
"They've never failed me ye
When I had Constance Talmadge
"Two Weeks," her latest picture f ''
First National, I pinned a lot of fail "''■
to the one sheets I used to bill t
town. When Norma Talmadge w
booked in "The Daughter of Tv
Worlds," I never got stuck on t e^ \
faith I pinned in one sheets."
IfF!
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Dorothy Gish has begun work
her twelfth Paramount-Artcraft pi
durtion, as yet unnamed.
Mary Thurman, who is featured
the Allan Dwan productions, "In t|C' 2
Heart of a Fool" and "The Scoflfe
under the Mayflower banner, v
painfully but not seriously burned
her apartments when a Chinese
cense burner exploded.
Ho
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hi
Cit
The use of RITCHEY
posters is a positive indica-
tion of two things on some-
body's part, — good taste,
and excellent judgment.
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New Theaters
Houses Planned
ttleboro, Vt.— Pellett and Skin-
) build.
ihalis, Wash. — J. D. Rice, man-
Dream, to build.
id, Ore.— W. T. and T. M.
nnell, $50,000. 1,500.
I Rapids, S. D.— H. A. Perry
L. A. Bower, $16,000.
Jners County, Ida.-^Ward Wil-
lutual and Star to build, 650.
)n. 111. — John Jianokopolis to
ight. 111. — A. L. Orr and Sons
uild.
fill. — Harry Tanner will build.
itle. Wash.— H. Erner. $10,-
100.
; Houses Completed
sburgh. Pa. — Brighton Amuse.
ark at 46th and Butler St.
IX Citv, la. — Cecile Zelinka,
;ide. 250.
le Rock, Ark. — Southern Enter.
n house in July.
ora, 111. — Rialto, Aurora The-
Cc, 1550, opened.
I Haven, Conn. — Tillock and
n's newly leased house open-
aque, Can. — Delaney, 1,000,
Under Construction
rie, Ga. — M. Vereen and J.
forman building.
field, Vt.— N. M. Johnson
n, Iowa. — Strauss, Levy,
ty and Burns building
950.
:holas Kessel Laboratory,
Inc.
'Phone Fort Lee 221
[ats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
I. Rubin & Co.
, 23 E. 4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring 8303-8304
pe fastest stereotypers in
N. Y. C.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WW8 DAILY)
Hollywood —
Erancelia Billington has been en-
gaged by William Fox as lead for
Tom Mix in "No Limit Carson."
The Filmusic Co. has moved to
new quarters at Santa Monica Blvd.
and Los Palmos Ave.
Joseph J. Dowling has been se-
cured by Al Christie for the Rob-
ertson-Cole production, "A Smart
Aleck," the story by Irv Cobb.
Colin Campbell, who directed Dus-
tin Farnum in "The Corsican Broth-
ers," has been secured to direct Far-
num's new picture, "Big Happiness"
at Brunton's studio.
Harry Lustig, western division
manager for Metro, has left Los
Angeles for a six week's tour of
Western Metro offices.
Tom Chatterton has been cast as
leading man for Enid Bennett in her
newest I nee production, "The Incu-
bus," by Mary Benton Cooke.
John H. Blackwood, scenario edi-
tor at the Thos. H. Ince Studios is
submerged in scenarial material, and
all because of the $2,000 prize offer
made to students of Columbia Uni-
versity by Thos. H. Ince.
Prominent in the cast chosen to
surround Douglas McLean and Doris
May in their new Ince farce, tempor-
arily titled "Lucid Intervals," is
Wallace Beery.
Mason N. Litson has been assigned
to direct the Booth Tarkington "Ed-
gar" series. E. Mason Hopper, who
directed the first three of these boy
comedies, will direct the Mary
Roberts Rinehart stories "Empire
Builders."
Summoned to New York by Max
well Karger for a part in his all-star
production of the Pollock-Hopwood
drama, "Clothes," Mary Beaton has
left for the East.
GAUSMAN.
Schenck Buys "Wedding Bells"
Jos. M. Schenck has purchased
screen rights to "Wedding Bells,"
which has had a run at the Harris
theater. It will be used for Con-
stance Talmadge.
Goodman Story for Carpentier
Dr. Daniel Carson Goodman has
just completed an original scenario
for Georges Carpentier. Carpentier
will not play the role of a pugilist, but
of a French secret service man, on
duty in Washington.
Plan to Conserve Paper
(Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Studio Publi-
cists Asso. at a recent meeting decid-
ed to help in the conservation of
paper by sending out fewer and
shorter stories covering the activities
of their respective companies.
F. P.-L. Releases
Famous Plavers-Lasky will release
on April 30 "The Cost," with Violet
Heming and Robert Warwick in
"Thou Art the Man."
Among Exchangemen
Toronto, Can. — Vincent McCabe,
Canadian manager for Fox, has re-
turned from a trip through the West.
Toronto, Can. — B. Harris has been
named purchasing agent for Famous
and subsidiary companies.
Baltimore, Md. — Elmer Hutchins
and John L. McDonald, Pictorial and
Mickey bought Blue Bell.
Ontario, Canada. — Walter Ken-
nedy has resigned as local represent-
ative of Regal Films.
Ontario. — Fred Brown, former
manager of Allen's Beaver is now a
member of the Vitagraph sales force.
Chicago, 111. — H. J. Terry, former-
ly with Vitagraph at Milwaukee is a
new member of the Hodkinson sales
force, working in Milwaukee out of
the local office.
Toronto, Can. — John S. Bowen is
rtow the auditor of Select office here,
replacing Gus Mauer, who has gone
to New York. James A. Davidson,
recently with Regal, has joined the
sales force of that organization, cov-
ering Toronto territory, while Mac
Morgan has been transferred to the
St. John's ofTice.
Tom Geraghty Signs With Famous
Thomas J. Geraghty has just sign-
d a long-term contract with Famous
Players-Lasky. He will be attached
o the staff at the Lasky studio and
lis first work will be "Burglar
Proof" for Brj'ant Washburn.
Give
NEGLECTED
WIVES
the
once over
Wistaria Productions Inc.
1520 Broadway
Blank to Build in Ames, la.
Ames, la. — A. H. Blank, owner of
the Des Moines, Palace, Garden,
Rialto, Casino and Majestic in Des
Moines, will erect a $100,000 theater
on Main St. It will be known as the
Rialto.
Loew in Knoxville.
Knoxville, Tenn. — Marcus Loew
will erect a theater here. The exact
location has not as yet been deter-
mined.
Brandt Going West
Joe Brandt of National Film will
leave for the coast shortly to look
over studio activities of National
Film.
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Monday, April 12, 192
On Broadway
Strand — Norma Talmadge — "The
Woman Gives."
Brooklyn Strand — Norma Talmadge
— "Tile Woman Gives."
Capitol — Nazimova — "The Heart of
a Child."
Rialto— Violet Heming— "The Cost."
Rivoli — Maurice Tourneur's "Treas-
ure Island."
Moss' Broadway — Priscilla Dean —
'The Virgin of Stamboul."
Loew's New York — To-day — John
Barrymore — "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde."
Tuesday — William Russell — "Slam
Bang Jim."
Wednesday — Robert Warwick —
"Jack Straw."
Thursday — Tom Mix — "Desert
Love."
Friday — Madlaine Traverse — "The
Tattlers" — Tsuru Aoki — "Locked
Lips."
Saturday — Douglas MacLean and
Doris May — "Mary's Ankle."
Sunday — Eugene O'Brien — "A
Fool and His Money."
Next Week
Strand— Marshall Neilan's "Don't
Ever Marry."
Brooklyn Strand — Anita Stewart —
"The Fighting Shephredess."
Rialto — Not yet determined.
Rivoli — Not yet determined.
Broadway — Hope Hampton — "A
Modern Salome."
Capitol — Bert Lytell — "Alias Jimmy
Valentine."
Free Pictures
Dallas, Texas. — Free picture shows
will be presented beginning on May
1, in 10 city parks.
Vote on Sunday Shows
Wichita Falls, Texas. — Following
a canvas on the question of Sunday
shows, it was announced that the lo-
cal houses would be opened.
SCREEN STORY WANTED
Want at once original rural story
for screen feature. Essential elements
are heart interest and opportunity for
Ijoth the sentimental and lighter char-
acter types and sc nes of country life.
The old rural theme with any new
twist poss;bl . And, if possible, a
punch. Either extended synopsis or
scenario will be car fully considered
by my clients of highest responsibility.
Quick action given on stories sub-
mitted quick to
NORMAN JEFFERIES
Real Estate Trust Building
Philadelphia, Pa,
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This Christie Comedy has bedroom farce without the parlor and bath.
Presenting Bobby Vernon in "Oh Doctor! Doctor!" — Advt.
M. P. D. A. Ball He
Notable Crowd Gathers at Biltn
for Affair.
The Motion Picture Director's
v.'as held at the Biltmore on S;
day evening.
Almost everybody about in t
connected with films was there
eluding stars, directors and film
ecutivcs. There was excellent n
and lots of it, two Orlando or(
tras supplying the jazz.. A nui
of original souvenirs were di
uted to the ladies and gentlemen
.
1
Guts and Flashes
Tom Wilson is to play in the next
Edgar Lewis Picture.
Fritz Tidden, formerly with the
Dramatic Mirror is now a member
of Selznick's Board of Review.
"The Miracle of Money" is the
title of Hobart Henley's next Pathe
release, being an adaptation of Beulah
Poynter's "Marrying of Emmy."
Selznick has finished "Out of the
Snows," Ralph Ince special; "The
Valley of Doubt," all-star and
"Whispers," Elaine Hammerstein.
William Danziger will do "fan"
publicity for Universal. He comes
from Cincinnati.
Mj'ton Selznick has purchased
"The Road to Ambition" by Elaine
Stern, for Eugene O'Brien.
Elsie De Wolfe, who was the Ma-
donna in Griffith's "Intolerance,"
plays the Woman in "Democracy —
the Vision Restored."
Selznick has bought Eral H. Mil-
ler's "The Gilded Butterfly."
George D. Proctor prepared the
scenario for "The Supervvoman,"
starring Ethel Barrymore, Tri-Star
Picture Corp. production.
Charles Murray is soon to appear
as a director and as a star in "By
Golly."
Mollie King at Work
Mollie King starts work this week
on her third picture for the American
Cinema Corp. It is from the story,
"The Stranger," by Katherine Gib-
bons.
"Black Beach" Griffith's Next
"Black Beach" will be Griffith's
next production, to be released on or
about May 15, by First National.
Among the players who will be seen
are Richard Barthelmess, Carol
Dempster, George MacQuarrie, And-
ers Randolph, Florence Short and
others.
McLoughlin With Larkin
William P. McLoughlin, who con-
ducted the Wurra-Wurra column in
the Evening World for some time,
has joined the Mayflower exploita-
tion staff under Mark Larkin.
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Tuesday, April 13, 1920
Price 5 Cents
[)\v Down', Is Here
ays W. C. Patterson— Promises
evelopments in Chicago —
Many Exhibitors Expected
Hard C. Patterson, manager of
Samuel's Criterion theater, At-
and president of the South-
rn Theater Managers' Associa-
charges that already several
3 arc at work in the exhibitor
in various sections of the coun-
ittempting to forestall any con-
1 response to his call for a na-
I meeting of independent theater
rs at the Hotel Congress, Chi-
on Monday, April 26, to de-
[ what he terms "a show down
the producer-exhibitors who are
J to drive the independent fel-
out of the business by buying,
ing or leasing theaters to com-
with them. Patterson says, in
;new, before I started this national call
mass meeting, that immediately it b -
public property there would be a well
zed attempt from th" quarters where
ce will be felt th; most, to offset and
nt it in the estimation of c very inde-
It exhibitor' they can reach through
al meetings with th ir representatives.
is wliy T took the initial precaution of
ig myself, before making a d finite de-
to assume the initiative, that other in-
1 nt exhibitors felt as I do aljout the
:ty for knowing exactly where we are
h the producers who are invading th •
: branch of the industry. I had re-
answers from more than two hun-
xhibitors before 1 felt certain that my
e as an individual was a g nuine re-
1 of the national exhibitor sentiment
I competing with theatres operat d by
pducers whose films they are renting,
studi d attempts to discourage a na-
mass meeting are too late to be ef-
ery letter and telegram that comes to
d my desk is covered with them, shows
ic independent exhibitor is keenly alivi-
menac of the producer-exhibitor mo-
{Continued on Page 4)
Hammerstein Renews
ron Selznick has re-engaged
e Hammerstein for seven years.
Stroheim Here
von Stroheim, producer of
Husbands" and now "The
Pass-Key," is in town, stop-
at the Algonquin,
iheim came east to prepare his
production for a .sliowiiior at
apitol where it opens May 2.
DELAYS
Che railroad strike and tie-up
^e reached such proportions
t should you fail for the
rt few days to receive your
•y of WID'S DAILY reg-
rly you will understand why.
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David M. Hartford, director of "Back to God's Country," who is now su-
pervising work on the next James Oliver Curwood picture for First Na-
tional, "Nomads of the North." — Advt.
Lasky Arrives
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Playeri^
arrived in New York yesterday frorn
California. He expects to be here
for two months.
One of the matters Mr. Lasky is
expected to decide shortly is a suc-
cessor to Whitman Bennett, who re-
cently resigned as production man-
ager for the corporation.
^ ^Francis
Zukor Aboard the Mauretania
Adolph Zukor sails from Liverpool
to-day on the Mauretania on his
homeward journey. He probably
will arrive in New York next Sun-
day or Monday.
This confirms a special cable pub-
lished in WID'S DAILY yesterday.
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rf((«*^aeterlinck Finishes Story
s^Culver City, Calif. — Maurice Maet-
erlinck, the Belgian poet and play-
wright, who has been at the Goldwyn
Studios since the middle of February,
has completed his first story and left
for New York this week, from where
he will sail for France.
■^
Gudger Goes to Coast
Francis A. Gudger, vice-president
of Goldwyn Pictures Corp., who is
generally understood to represent the
Du Pont interests in Goldwyn, is now
en route to the Coast.
His journey is stated to have no
special importance ^attached to it. It
is Mr. Gudger's first trip to the stu
dios. He will be away about a month.
Kaufman Due To-morrow
Al Kaufman, the railroad strikers
permitting, will arrive in New York
to-morrow for the first time since he
became an independent producer.
Thompson Leaves
Louis W. Thompson of Comedyart
films left yesterday for Philadelphia,
fiom there going direct to the coast.
Brockliss Arrives
jt"!. Trank Brockliss arrived from
^.^ London on the Baltic on Saturday.
Authors Signed
Universal to Have Material from
Famous French and German
Writers.
Universal has signed Anatole
France, Eugene Brieux, Henri Duver-
nois and Sarah Bernhardt to write
original stories for the screen. The
negotiations were closed for Univer-
sal by C. de Vidal Hundt, who has
just returned from the other side.
In addition to the above, negotia-
tions are said to be under way for
the signing of additional porminent
figures in French letters, such as
Henri Barbusse, Henri Bordeaux,
Marcel Provost, Jean Richepin, Henri
Bataille and Max Maurey.
While in Paris Hundt formed for
Universal a special company called
the Constellation of Film Stories,
Ltd., in which Jean Jose Frappa,
publisher of Monde Illustre and Fa-
bien Sollar, author of "Phi Phi," are
associated. This unit will conduct all
negotiations for story material for
Universal.
In addition to the above French
authors, Hundt is endeavoring to line
up in Germany Maximilian Harden
and Hermann Sudermann.
Another "Old Homestead"
A new version of Denman Thomp-
son's "The Old Homestead" is to be
made as a George Melford produc-
tion for Paramount-Artcraft \vith a
special cast with Theodore Roberts
and Monte Blue in the leading roles.
Work will be started as soon as Mel-
ford finishes "The Translation of a
Savage."
Hayakawa Co. Formed
Los Angeles — The Hayakawa Fea-
ture Film Co. has been formed here
with a capitalization of $500,000.
The directors are A. B. C. Dohrman
of 'Frisco, Vernon Goodwin, W.
J. Connery, Milton Gatzert and H.
. Aaron of this city.
Sessue Hayakawa recently stated
in Los Angeles that he'had severad all
connections with Haworth of which
A. B. C. Dohrman is now president
and had formed a company known as
the Hayakawa Feature Film Co., to
produce four productions a year.
This company, he stated, would have
no connections with Haworth.
Dwan Print Arrives
The first print of "A Splendid Haz-
ard," an Allan Dwan production for
Mayflower-Realart, arrived in New
York yesterday from the coast. That,
in spite of the railroad strike.
This is Julian M. Solomon's advt.
Let Solomon do it, he's wise. — Advit.
DAIUY
aSrBUDSTHaT
of FIIMPOM
Vol. XII No. 13 Tues. April 13, 1920 PriceSCenti
C»7r!ckt 1920, Wid'i Film «nd Film Folki,
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked- Sftl*.
Famous Players .. 83 %W\ 84
do pfd 883/i 88-}4 883^
Goldwyn 25 27 26
Loew's, Inc Z2,Vi 36 - 7>Wi
Triangle V^ V^ V^
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Alexander Gets Foreign Rights
Alexander Film Corp. will handle
the Comedyart product for the for-
eign territories.
A. M. P. A. in U. S. Commerce
Chamber
The Associated Motion Picture Ad-
vertisers, Inc., has been elected an
organization member of the U. S.
Chamber of Commerce. Paul Gulick
has been elected to be the first dele-
gate.
Plans to Film Poe's "Raven"
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— I. D. Opat, an ac-
tor, will shortly launch a company
which will produce Edgar Allen
Poe's "Raven."
Plan $3,000,000 Detroit House
Detroit, Alich.— Regent Theater
Co. will erect a house at a cost of
$3,000,000.
To Build Large House in Detroit
Detroit, Mich.— About $750,000 will
be expended by the William M.
James Co. on the erection of a new
theater.
Pensacola House to Seat 2,500
Pensacola, Fla. — A house costing
$250,000 and seating 2,500 will be
erected by Ernest Boehringer.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Colleen Moore will be
loaned" to Marshall Neilan »to appear
in one production.
Malcolm Boj'ian became the father
of a daughter not so long ago.
Sam Taylor is now press agent for
L-Ko comedy unit.
Dean Fifield is now studio publicity
man for Jesse Hampton.
Erwin Lewis, formerly with Thom-
as H. Ince, where he did press books,
succeeds Lindsey McKenna as studio
publicist for Seiznick at Brunton's.
John McCormick. foriperh'_ witli
Curran theater. San Francisco, is now
on the Sol Lesser publicity staff.
Alfred Willy, formerly manager of
Grand, Denver, now with Thomas H.
Ince doing publicity.
L. R. Brown has left Dramatic
Mirror to join Metro publicity staff.
Robert Yost is doing publicity for
Clara Kimball Young.
Pays $800,000 for Chicago Garrick
Chicago, 111. — R. L. Rehefifer has
bought the Garrick from the Part-
ridge Estate for $800,000 and plans
to improve it at a cost of $125,000. J
Reed Heustis is doing continuities
for Marshall Neilan.
Britann Laymon and Truman B.
Handy are doing special press work
for Bert Lvtell.
"Ham" Beall and Mike Boylan will
combine shortly and handle press
matter jointly.
Walter McGrail has been loaned
by .Seiznick to the Bessie Barriscale
company for one production.
Carol Hallowav has joined the cast
of "The New Henrietta," at the
Metro Studio.
Ted Sloman, director for C. E.
ShurtleflF, Inc., has gone to San Fran-
cisco to select locations for "The
Mutiny of the Elsinore."
Following the completion of Louis
B. Mayer's "The Yellow Typhoon,"
Anita Stewart left for Del Monte,
where she is enjoying a vacation.
The titling of Mae Marsh's current
nrodi'ction adapted from Kate Lang-
ley Posner's novel, "Mary Carey,"
has been placed in charge of R. B.
Kidd. head of the Brunton scenario
department.
James E. Abbe has been engaged
by Mack Sennett as artistic director
to produce a two-reel feature comedy
which the producer and the photog-
rapher assert will bring to motion
pictures the perfection of lighting
and posing that have characterized
the art of still photography at its
best.
Production of the fourth Owen
Moore Seiznick picture, "Stop That
Man." was started at the West Coast
Studios on Monday, and the cast, as
fas as it is completed, consists of Nell
Craig, Henry Miller, Jr., and Dagmar
Godowsky.
GAUSMAN.
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Concord, N. H. — Capt. Jacob Conn,
Star to build. $100,000.
Gushing, Okla. — Treese and Bink-
ley to build airdome.
Stigler, Okla.— C. D. Milam, Lyric
to build. 700.
New London, Conn. — Mrs. P. J.
Hendel and Louis Markow to build
at Ocean Beach. 800.
Clinton, Ind. — Reported A. J.
Wacker to build.
Phila., Pa. — Coane and Korman to
build on Kensington Ave.
Port Arthur, Tex. — Julius Deutzer
to build.
Bellows Falls, Vt.— Perry Theat-
ers Inc., to build.
Lake Charles, La. — S. M. DeBakcy
$25,000.
Menasha, Wis. — Frank Lopez, Sr.
800.
Birmingham, Ala. — Reported S. A.
Lynch Enter, will build here.
St. Augustine, Fla. — Frank Gen-
over to build. 800.
Freeport, 111. — John Dittman.
$135,000. 1,440.
Chandler, Okla. — Hoover and
Steetmund, owners Odeon. 800.
Savannah, Ga. — Arthur M. Lucas
to build.
Moline, 111. — George R. Stephen-
son. $100,000.
Johnsonburg, Pa. — Mrs. A, R.
Long to build.
Framingham, Mass. — George A.
Giles Co., chain, will build.
Houses Completed
Benton, Ark — Palace to open
shortly.
De Rider, La.— J. M. Heard, $35,-
000. Open in April.
New Orleans, La. — Rivoli, Victor
Howard owner Arcade, opened. Run
in conjunction with Sobel— Richards
Shear Enter.
Toronto, Can. — Beach, Allen Chain,
1660, opened.
Decatur, Ga. — New Victory, 400,
opened.
Houses Reopened
Midway, Minn.— Midway, Levi
Sower manager.
Stevens_ Point, Wis. — Grand will
reopen within two months.
Sheffield, Ala. — Liberty, H. Fon-
taine Little, closed when owners field
petition in bankruptcy, reopened.
{Continued on Page 3)
Tuesday, April 13, 1!
Numa to Build Long Isl.and Sti
Numa Pictures Corp. will craj
studio in Long Island. '
Sell Mona Darkfeather Pi^.jr
C. B. Price has sold the serj
fifteen Mona Darkfeather one-rd
to Royal Films at WashingtoJ
C, Crescent Film Co. a^t
City, United Film Service
Louis for its immediate terrl
Minter United Amusements foj
troit and vicinity; Dave
films for Cleveland and Co-Pl
Attractions of Pittsburgh. )
Plan to Stop Bicycling |
Philadelphia, Pa.— The Motioff
ture Group of the Philadelphia Clf
ber of Commerce has issued zv
timatum to exhibitors of this 'i
tory warning them to return
promptly or paj' damages and
prosecution for larceny. It is chs
that 75 houses in this territory
a regular practice of "bicycling,
Hutchinson on Coast t
Los Angeles — Charles Hutchi
who recently signed with Patl
star in serials, i<: here.
It is expected that Hutchinsoi
commence work on his first ser
the Brunton Studio.
Press Books Trade Paper S Rjcln
Pathe in the future will issi i,ch;
campaign books in the same si
the trade papers and the Pathe ferrf
senger. This will serve to cri^ iin,v
standard for the printing of fi
designed for all three purpos* iewa
for interchangeable use. J ,(1.
Great motion picture sta
and RITCHEY poster]
are alike in this, — tl
both give an added valt
to a photo-play.
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DAII.Y
New Theaters
{Continued from Page 2)
Allen, Okla. — Tommie Johnson
Duglit H. Cox's interest in Majestic.
Chicago, 111. — L. and T. Circuit
ailding.
Pittsburg, Cal. — Enea Bros, build-
g. $6S,0U0.
Gadsden, Ala. — Queen City Amuse.
0. $25,000.
Anderson, S. C. — Dexter Brown.
;5,000. 800.
Riverhead, N. Y. — Frank C. Lane,
asino, to build.
Scranton, Pa. — M. E. Comerford
ill build.
Birmingham, Ala. — J. G. Whitfield.
'5,000.
!ontezuma, Ga. — W. L. McKenzie,
,0,000.
Jacksonville, Fla. — L. D. Joel to
build. $100,000.
Fall River, Mass. — Tommy Kearns
ill build.
Richmond, Va. — Victor Theater
0., chain, to build. 1,500.
Terre Haute, Ind. — Jack Hoeffler
lain, will build.
Newark, N. J. — Mrs. Sylvia Geiger.
0,000.
Edwardsville, Mo. — Olin H. Giesse.
0,000.
Mobridge, S. D. — A. H. Brown.
0,000.
A. E. C. Gets More Product
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Montreal, Can. — The Amalga-
ated Exhibitors Circuit, Ltd., the
:w exhibitor organization, has se-
ired the four Olive Thomas-Trian-
e films for distribution.
The circuit is selling shares of
ock to exhibitors all over the Do-
inion.
Greater Features Reorganizes
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Atlanta, Ga. — Greater Features,
ic, an independent exchange, has
;en reorganized. L. C. McHenry,
;ad of the concern, and H. M.
Catcher have taken over the features
stributed by the concern.
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Putting It Over
Here is hovi a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiu knoiu hoiv you cleaned
up.
Among Exchangemen
Milwaukee, Wis. — B. E. Bristol has
been appointed manager of the local
office of United Picture Theaters.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Five days
prior to the opening of D. W. Grif-
fith's "The Idol Dancer," First Na-
tional, Manager George Fischer of
the Alhanibra started a teaser cam-
paign and followed it with unusual
lobby decorations, on an elaborate
scale. Thatched huts, palms and
other accessories conveying the at-
mosphere maintained in the produc-
tion, were prepared, together with
cut-outs of the featured performers
and scenes from the film.
Toledo House to Cost Million
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toledo, Ohio — Zorn's Million Dol-
lar Capitol, seating 2,500, is to be
erected at St. Clair St. Ed Zorn,
manager of the Temple for several
years, Joe Fanning of the staff of that
house, E. P. Severcool and E. B. Ed-
munds are interested.
T.
iiical
May
Peters on Long Trip
Kinwood Peters, former tech
director for World, leaves in'
on a trip all over the globe.
The Peters Photographic Expedition,
as it is known, will proceed to Japan
via the Hawaiian Islands, and has
credentials from U. S. Army, Navy
and Marine Corps.
A ^*^om 1
To Enforce Montreal Sunday Law
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Montreal, Can. — Instructions have
been issued by the Attorney General
to the effect that the Federal Sunday
law is to be enforced hereafter and
all houses must clfcse.
Prizma Series Ready
A new series of 12 Prizma produc-
tions will soon be ready for release.
By the fall a series of five-reel dra-
matic productions will be announced.
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Pro-
ductions. The leading produc-
ers are our clients. The play's
the thing, and we have it!
Celebrated Authors' Society,
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Phone Bryant 1511
Chicago, 111. — E. C. Johnson, Gold-
wyn's division manager in the mid-
dle west, has returned to his head-
quarters in this city after a stay in
New York.
Des Moines, Iowa — Edgar B.
Haines is now manager of Univer-
sal's branch.
Stromberg's Desire Fulfiilled
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Hunt Stromberg, di-
rector of publicity and advertising
for Thomas H. Ince, has at last ful-
filled his greatest desire — to direct a
rcal-h.onest-to-goodness picture. He
is wielding the megaphone on a new
Ince special and was on location the
other day.
Hazza Manager of A. E. C. L.
Alontreal, Canada — Phil Hazza is
now the manager of the Amalga-
mated Exhibitors Circuit, Limited, a
distributing company in which many
Canadian exhibitors are interested,
having resigned as manager of the
Canadian Universal to accept the po-
sition
Aloore is working on "Officer
666," adapted from the play by that
name.
THE
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No more distortions.
Any seat desirable.
Impression of the third di-
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Loew's New York Theater
and Roof, New York.
Plaza Theater, New York.
Bijou Theater in Brooklyn.
Courtland Theater in New
Jersey.
Palace Theater in Washing-
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De Lux Theater in Utica.
Loew's 86th St. Theater,
•New York.
Loew's 116th St. Theater,
New York.
Brevoort Theatre, Brooklyn.
And soon in many other
theaters.
The Glifograph Corporation
280 Broadway
N. Y. C.
New Exchange Opens I
Philadelphia, Pa. — Royal PicturJ
Inc., has opened with offices at 12j
Vine St.
Jensen- Von Herberg Expanding
Bremerton, Wash. — The Riall
Dream and Rex, all of the local fil
houses, have been bought into l
Jtnsen-Von Herberg from the Q
ran Amusement Co. R. M. Wail
resident manager of the houses, hi
an interest also. A 1,200 seat hou
is planned for this city and anoth!
for Charleston. An interest in tl
Strand, Seattle, has also been pU
chased by Jensen-Von Herberg. 1
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>how Down Is Here
{Continued from Page 1)
opoly of the theater business, and that every
'ne of them realiz s that the situation has
lached th; point where it is a fight for
xistence. , . , ,
"Independent exhibitors by the htindreds
ot only are coming to the Chicago meet-
!ig, but they are coming there to talk out
il meeting, to call facts, names and real
[lentities, and get down to cases and work
ut a solution that will hav ■ a national inde-
iendent exhibitor force bihind it. They tell
|i , in their wir d and written communica-
lons, that they are bringing facts and fig-
res on producer aggression of the theater
eld, prepared to show the damage and ca-
i^trophe that producer ownership of thea-
rs has air ady done, and the dangers that
holds for their future security and inde-
.end nee as individual exhibitors.
I "This mass m eting will b' sensational, I
D not mean that it will b: full of politics
lid th" sort of sensationalism that have
lade some of our previous national exhib-
jor meetings memorable within the indus-
y and disgusting outside. There are going
I be revelations of the methods of the pro-
jjcer invasion which will startle the trade.
,he subject is going to be handled without
loves. The exhibitor who has already fallen
neath producer domination, who has had
real taste of the methods of producer-ex-
ibitors as competitors, will be there to tell
)0ut it.
"The t)ig-nioney effort to dominate the
otion picture is not a bugbear. It is an
tual danger, and I have facts and figures
reveal at the Chicago meeting to show
at it is. Unl ss the independent -xhibitor
this, fights hard, fights now and fights to-
i'ther, there won't b- an independent ex-
bitor in another two years.
"There have be:n efiForts before to monop-
ze the business. Those efforts were di-
et d chiefly at a monopoly of production,
d because production is an art and cannot
'cornered,' th ■ attempt failed. It is pos-
;)h to monopolize theaters, to eflrect an
solute motion picture theater trust. With
Jsater ownership and control of the ave-
iCS of distribution, big capital will quicklf
complish what it has tried to do before
Fred Schaefer
Continuity aqd Titles
Vitagraph
Guts and Flashes
Following "The Flapper," Olive
Thomas will do "Jenny."
"The Sowing of Alderson Cree,"
featuring Bernard Durning, will be
the third production to be made for
Republic by Macauley Photoplays.
Harry Chandlee and William B.
Laub, film editors, have moved to
their new offices adjoining the Miles
Projection theater in the Leavitt
building.
Frank Currier, artist, did the art
titles for "Don't Ever Marry," Nei-
lan — First National.
Colin Campbell has been engaged
by Dustin Farnum to direct "Big
Happiness."
Mason N. Litson has been assigned
to direct the Booth Tarkington "Ed-
gar" series.
Colin Campbell may go to Scot-
land this summer to make a big pic-
ture with a real Scotch background.
Claire Du Brey has been engaged
by Robert Brunton to support J.
Warren Kerrigan in "The House of
Whispers."
Joseph J. Dowling has been en-
gaged by Al Christie to play a promi-
nent role in the Robertson-Cole pro-
duction, "The Smart Aleck."
Th > prime effort now is centered on th-
worthwhile independent exhibitors whose lo-
calities offer ev n half an opportunity to the
would-be producer-exhibitors to get a foot-
hold with houses of their own, cut prices,
buy up the best film services, and do any-
thing else necessary to fore;' the present
independent exhibitors down and out as com-
petitors of consequ nee.
"This meeting is not called for the pur-
pos ■ of forming an association, but to de-
termine, in open conference and discussion,
with facts and figures to reason from, the
best method of combating the danger of
producer monopoly in the theater field, and
it stems to me that the organization of a
national, p rmanent association of the real
independent exhibitors can accomplish this
better than any oth r method.
"Whatever develops out of the Chicago
meeting, you can b- very sure that it will
not be a passive organization, nor a social
club, nor a political proposition. It will be,
whatever form the meeting taVes, an aggres-
sive, hard-hitting fighting unit."
EDITOR AND CUTTER
OF MOTION PICTURES
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Fox Sunshine Comedies
'Money Talks" "Schoolhousc Scandal"
'Virtuous Husbands" "The Yellow Dog Catcher"
'DabUn in Society" "The Heart Snatcher"
•Footlight Maids" "The Light-Weight Lover"
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts"
Watch this Space for Future Announcements.
Garsson Buys Comedy
Fine Arts. Pictures Corp., Murray
W. Garsson, president, has purchased
a comedy, "Up in Mary's Attic,"
from Ascher Enterprises. It will be
retitled "The College Vamp" and will
be sold on the open market.
Two New Goldwyn Films
Work on two productions was
started last week at the Goldwyn
Studios in Culver City, a Mary Rob-
erts Rinehart Eminent Authors based
on "Empire Builders," and an adapi*'
tation of the stage play, "Officer
666," by Augustin McHugh.
Inter-Ocean Sales
A contract has been closed by In-
ter-Ocean selling rights to six feat-
ures for Porto Rico, Santo Domingo
nr I Venezuela.
The productions are "The Gift
Supreme," "An Adventuress," "The
Echo of Youth," "The Manxman,"
"The Man of Bronze," and "The Nig-
per."
Boston, Mass. — Majestic Theater
of Holyokc, $9,000. Frank A. Rob-
erts, Charles W. RacklifTe and George
!•' HTi-!niond.
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Kerrigan in New Film
J. Warren Kerrigan's ninth BruU;
ton production, "The House of Whig'
pers," adapted from the novel b]
William Johnston, has been coml
pleted and is ready for cutting a;_
titling. Kerrigan expects to begi'
work shortly on "The Coast of Op
portunity," a romance of foreign Ic
cale from the original story by Pagt
Phillips.
V(
Gertrude Atherton's first for Emi
nent Authors, an adaptation of he
novel, "The Tower of Ivory," wij
go under the title "Out of the Storm,
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Orlando, Ga. — Mr. Turner, Coui
and Arcade, Fort Meyers, bougl
Sinn's interest in the Ark.
Statesville, N. C. — The Broadwa;
W. B. Van Derbrugh, opened.
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DL. XII
No. 14
Wednesday, April 14, 1920
Price 5 Cent
Against Deposits
indt Organization Backs Exhibit-
ors' League — Reduce Insur-
ance Rates.
'he 'Jlicatcr Owners Chamber oi
nrnerce at a regular meeting held
the Astor yesterday, voted to
id solidly in back of the New York
te Exhibitors' League in its fight
the removal of deposits. A. bill
that effect is now hanging fire in
(any.
'he Chamber of Commerce has
t telegrams to every Asseinbly-
n in the state telling of its stand
:he matter.
Villiam Brandt, president of the
mber, said that an official state-
nt would be in the hands of Rich-
A. Rowland of Metro by this
rning establishing the stand of the
anization on the tise of Marcus
sw's name in connection with
tro productions. This, it is claim-
serves to advertise the Loew the-
rs.
t was also stated that the chamber
; succeeded in reducing the rate of
)i!ity insurance from 22 cents on
eat to 11 cents per seat.
rhe chamber novir has 231 mem-
s.
Double Feature at Broadway
iloss' Broadway will show a double
ture for two weeks beginning
ril 25. They are "Down on the
hn," the Mack Sennett five-reeler
ributed through United Artists,
Victor Seastrom in "A Man
;re Was." distributed through
liosonl Films.
i
Declares Dividend
'he Board of Directors of Famous
yers-Lasky at a special meeting
I on Monday declared a regular
rterly dividend of $2 on preferred
k. payable on May 1, to stock-
lers of record April 19.
Rialto Breaks Rivoli Record
he Rialto broke the Rivoli's rec-
with "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
v\'eek, the total Rialto admissions
htng 61,350, as compared with
58 at the Rivoli the week preced-
DELAYS
The railroad strike and tie-up
lave reached such proportions
|iat should you fail for the
sxt few days to receive your
hpy of WID'S DAILY reg-
I arly you will understand why.
She placed her chips with reckless abandon, but fortune favored her at
every turn of the wheel — Katherine MacDonald in "Passion's Playground,"
from the novel, "The Guests of Hercules," a First Nat'l attraction. — Advt
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WIP'S DAILY.
RIVOLI
The Rivoli is presenting a well balanced program this week centered
around Maurice Tourneur's "Treasure Island." Particularly effective is
the number preceding the feature, enlisting the services of Emanuel
Liszt, basso profundo, and the Rivoli-Rialto chorus. This reveals a setting
which might be the mess room of an old pirate ship with all the charac-
ters picturesquely garbed. The "Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum" song
is rendered and several others in solo and chorus. In this manner an ef-
fective mood is created for the feature. But it's a trifle long.
The program opens with "Der Freischutz," a Weber overture and the
Pictorial, containing events of varying interest, follows. After the feat-
ure Betty Anderson sings "Flow Gently, .Sweet Afton," and the Chaplin
reissue, "Work," concludes the pictorial part of the bill with the organ
solo following.
CAPITOL
The Capitol bill is very long aid enough variety is shown in pic-
tures to pleace. The picture highlights are the Nazimova production, "T
he Heart of a Child," and the new Mack Sennet comedy, "Gee Whiz."
(Continued on Page 2)
To Film Reinhardt
Famous German's Scectades Wi
Be Made Into Pictures in
California.
The New York Times in a cop;
righted cable from its Berlin coVp
spondent says:
"Professor Max Reinhardt has ju;
signed a contract for a tour of Ame:
ica next summer with a gigantic con
pany that will produce all his famoi
spectacles like 'The Miracle,' 'Orei
tes,' 'Hamlet' and 'Oedipus,' whic
are also to be filmed in California."
Because of his connection with tli
.A.nthors' Society of Central Europ
Ben Blumenthal, president of Expoi
and Import Film Co., was asked cor
cerning the American appearance c
Professor Reinhardt.
Blumenthal stated that he ha
Reinhardt under contract but the
the exact date for the latter's visit t
America had not been definitely se
Plans are stated to be under way fo
the filming of the Reinhardt specta
clcs.
Still Another First Natl Unit
Dover, DeJ. — The third corpora
tion to he formed by the Corporatio
Trust Co. here for Associated Fir5
National Pictures. Inc., is the Assc
ciSted First National "Pictures c
Michigp.n. Inc. The capital of thi
unit is $225,000.
Perret Due Soon
Leonce Perret expects to retur
to New York on April 25.
Perret has been traveling throiig'
the important cities of Europe takin,
exteriors for his forthcoming produc
tion.
May Make One a Year
Frank Keenan, now in New Yorl
stated yesterday that he may mak
onlv one production this year.
His contract with Pathe has ex
prred .but the latter still has severs
of his productions to release. '^TI
Keenan has had an offer to produc
in France, but does not know whethe
he will accept it.
He is disposing of his realty hold
ings in New York and plans to leav
for the coast within a week or 1'
davs.
Henlev Starts Monday
Hobart Henley starts work oi
Mnndnv on "The Sin That Was His'
with William Faversham as the stat
for .Selznick. The storv is by Frani
L. Packard, author of "The Miracl.
Man." Work will be at the Bio
graph studio in the Bronx.
Western P>-of?"rer<: — Easfprn 'Reorfsentatiw
Get SOT.OMON. he's wise.— Advt.
jMi
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Another feature of equal importance is the
Puccini opera 'Le Villi." The bill opens
with Topics of the Day and the news pic
tures follow. The Sennett comedy has next
place and this is followed by the overture,
"Scheherezade." Another of the Flynn de-
tective series, 'Chang and the Law," regis-
ters a thrilling bit. The intermission prome-
nade concert, occupying six minutes, precedes
the opera and immediately folhawing this
spectacular number comes the Nazimova
picture.
lures
MKM^ rORK
Sir:
THE NEW YORK TRIB-
UNE SAYS:
"THERE ARE REAL
TEARS IN THE LATEST
PAULINE FREDERICK
FILM PRODUCTION, 'THE
WOMAN IN ROOM 13,' AT
THE CAPITOL THEATRE.
IN THE COURT SCENE, IN
WHICH THE STAR IS
SHOWN TESTIFYING IN
DEFENSE OF HER HUS-
BAND, MISS FREDERICK'S
APPEAL TO THE JURY
WAS SPLENDIDLY DONE."
Rialto
After the more or less sensational run of
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" last week, the
Rialto has sobered down to a dignified pro-
gram of average merrt. The overture was
Franz Liszt's "Les Preludes," followed by
the Rialto Magazine and Martin Brefel, tenor,
singing the aria from "Martha."
The feature consisted of Violet Heming in
"The Cost." Grace Hofiman, soprano, sang
'Ah, Fors'e Lui," from "Traviata." The
Mack Sennett Comedy, "Gee Whiz," and
"Concert Overture" on the organ closed the
bill.
Strand
The Strand is celebrating its sixth anni
versary, with a carefully selected and well
balanced program of nine numbers. A very
novel number is the Bray cartoon, in which
the clovvn from the pen of Max Leischer, by
means of some clever titles and the aid of
the man handling the spotlight, introduces
a few members of the Strand orchestra and
performs tricks with a horse who finally
kicks off his shoes for luck of the house.
The overture consisted of familiar tunes
from Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta."
Estelle Carey and Malcom McEachern sang
■'HDreN CHARMS' <.in^::.0
EAA.DAHME
'l9.0-\)csi42nlSL
"I Feel Thy Angel Spirit," by Hoffman,
also "I Wish I Were a Tiny Bird," by Lohr
The other vocal number, "Asleep in the
Deep," by the Russian Cathedral Quartette,
which met with long and insistent applause,
indicated that interest in this splendid qu.ir-
tette which has been a feature of the Strand
program for the past few weeks, has not yet
abated.
The remainder of the program consisted of
the Strand Topical Review, "The Woman
Gives," with Norma Talmadge, "Snow-
bound," scenic, "Jerry on the Job," cartoon,
and the organ solo from "Tales of Hoff
man
Broadway
"The Virgin of .Stamboul" is playing its
last week at the Broadway, according to an
nouncements.
The Pioneer field force has con-
cluded a meeting of its field for(;e.
Routine matters were discussed.
Neglected
Wives
in
Great Demand
Wistaria Productions, Inc.
1520 Broadway
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Samuels
Wednesday, April 14, 1920
ratheNe^vs
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO— Mexican Pres-
idential candidate is greeted by capital —
big parade is held in honor of Ignacio Bon-
lias, ,vlio was formerly envoy to U. S.
NEW YORK CITY— Ten injured in "L'
snuishup — elevated express train runs intc
the front car of a local train and hurls it o£
the track.
ALAMEDA, CAL. — See the mermaids o
1920.! tOarly bathing season in the Wes
t-nables one to view an advanced showing o
tliis year's "peppiest" bathing suits.
HOMBERG, GERMANY— Flee the "Red'
advance! Inhabitants of Ruhr district leav
iheir towns to seek shelter in territorj
guarded by Belgians.
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES
Every one upon arriving is carefully searche
by the Belgians.
On the bridge at Wesel, troops of the Be
gian Army of Occupation keep strict watc
on all approaches to tlie Rhine.
Ebert troops defend Wesel against a Spa
ticidc attack.
liringing in a batch of Sparticide prisoners
RIVERSIDE, CAL. — Annual sunrise servic
on Mt. Kubidou.\ — 20.000 pilgrims gath:
on this lofty peak in accordance with ol(
time custom.
PUTNEY, ENGLAND— Britain's histor
regatta — oarsmen of Oxfotd and Cambridg
Universities compete in /2d Varsity Bo;
Race.
NEW YORK CITY- "Outlaw*' rail stril
cripples transportation — railroad traff
tliroughout the country is seriously tied i
as thousands go out on an unofficial strik
.\fter a meeting of the striking workers
jersey City.
As suburban trains to New York are cut o
the congestion at ferries during,. work hou
IS the worst i:i the city's history;
rile piers at the railroad depots are stack
high with freight.
Food is removed from the stalj^d trains
reheve the shortage.
J. H. Dod^iou, leader and organizer of t
strikers in Chicago, where the strike ori|
BERKELEY, CAL.— Star athletes of c.
leges vie for supremacy on track. Califor;
University defeats Illinois in track meet
score 74-66.
AFTER ALL — Living conditions remi
about the same from one generation to i\
other.
Prospecting in "Dead Man's Gulch" in 184
(Animated Cartoon by Bert Green, wf
acknowledgment to Ding).
toaa\q
Invincible Photoplays, Inc.
IMae Murray's new company vB
be known as the Invincible Phoj
plays, Inc. Negotiations are
under wav for distribution.
Whyte Forms Unit
Arthur G. Whyte, formerly N
York manager for Famous Playel
has formed a company known as j
Empire State Film Corp. It \
have state rights productions.
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YOUR CALL TO BATTLE
As an Independent Exhibitor you have got to add your voice to the
demand we will make from the floor of our national mass meeting of
Independent Theatre Owners to learn the truth about the practices, in-
tentions and tactics behind the competition we are getting from the pro-
ducers who are buying, building or leasing theatres next door or across
the street from our houses.
My desk is covered with telegrams from Independent Exhibitors who
will be in Chicago on Monday, April 26, to mix in this straight-hitting,
all-cards-on-the-table showdown with the Producer-Exhibitors. We're
going there for action, and we're goin to get it.
Producers are stampeding their way into the theatre field by ORGAN-
IZED activity. Their agents stick together and work together. And
you're the victim.
Now— we'll fight fire with fire. We're going to take ORGANIZED In-
f d^endent Exhibitor action and find out just how hard they are going
to bite the hands that are feeding them with advance deposits and ren-
tal money. f
An organization of fifty or one hundred Independent Exhibitors doesn't
mean anything to them. We've got to be there by the thousands.
Don't depend on us to do your fighting for you. Be there yourself, bare-
knuckled and read}' to do your part. Come to Chicago ! You're an al-
mighty important part in this show-down.
^
YouVe got to be there - Hotel Congress
Chicago, early Monday morning April 26.
Wire me "FU be there.
99
WiLLARD C. Patterson
Manager, Criterion Theatre, Atlanta, Ga.
President — Southeastern Theatre Managers' Ass'n.
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Wednesday, April 14, 15
Metro Buys Stories
Put-chases "The Hole in the Wall,"
. "Big Game" and Others.
Coincident with the fifth anniver-
sary of Metro, the company an-
noiinces the purchase of a number of
novels and plays.
In the list are "The Hole in the
Wall," by Fred Jackson, playing at
the Punch and Judy theater, and
"Big Game," by Willard Robertson
and Kilbourne Gordon; "Held in
Trust," by George Kibbe Turner;
"June Jeopardy," by Inez Haynes
Giltmore; "The Gay and Festive
CMverhouse," by Anne Warner;
"Head and Shoulders," by F. Scott
Fitzgerald; Adolphe Belot's "L' Arti-
cle 47," and "The Girl Patsy," by J.
Maudlin Fiegl.
Atkinson Returns.
' W. E. Atkinson, general manager
I of Metro, has returned from the
Coast.
Nicholas Kessel Laboratory,
Inc.
'Phone Fort Lee 221
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the ,
Motion Picture Trade
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Uuimet Here
L. E. Ouimet, head of Specialty
Film Imports, Ltd., distributors of
the Pathe product in Canada, who has
been in town for the past few days,
left for Toronto yesterday.
Ouimet was here, it is understood,
to close an important deal with a
new exhibitor organization for Can-
ada. He has secured the services of
James O'Loughlin, formerly with
Regal Films, Ltd., as his director of
exchanges.
Balsly Leaves Blank i
Kansas City, Mo. — L. D. Balsly,
exchange manager for A. H. Blank
Enterprises, has resigned.
Arrested for Sunday Show
Lafayette, Colo. — Alvin S. F:l
has been arrested for keeping]
theater open on Sunday.
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XII
No. 15
Thursday, April 15, 1920
Price 5 Centt
Lssets 37 Million
Statement for 1919 Shows Big
crease Over 1918— Total Bus-
iness Over $27,000,000.
tnous Players-Lasky Corp. has
i its annual report for the year
1 Dec. 31, 1919, which contains
le first time a consolidated state-
including the various subsid-
companies in which Famous
;rs-Lasky has an interest of 90
ent. or more. There are other
diaries in which it has substan-
interests, earnings from which
not included in the report,
t earnings for the common stock
allowing $1,000,000 for taxes and
roportion of earnings due to the
preferred, were $3,066,319, equal
).36 a share on the 199,675 shares
)mmon stock. In the report
56 is set aside from earnings as
mount accruing to the $10,000,-
jreferred stock for the 30 days
bich it was outstanding in 1919.
e consolidated income account
vs:
3 income $27,165,326
aing expenses 23,032,341
$4,132,985
ral Inc. & Excess
3f- Taxes 1,000,000
$3,132,985
ings Accruing to Pfd. 66,666
Profits for Year $3,066,319
qual to $15.36 a share on 199,675
s of no-par vahie common
(Continued from Page 2)
Stage Plays Then Films
smopolitan Prod, will enter
production field and will film
the plays after their runs close
oadway theaters.
least two shows will open this
one a version of "Abie, the
t, from Harry Hershfield's car-
^^and the second, "Polly and
thing definite has been stated,
t IS possible that the Cosmo-
n stars, Marion Davies, Alma
ns and others wHl appear on the
as well as in films.
DELAYS
The railroad strike and tie up
'■'e reached such proportions
»t should you fail for the
« tew days to receive your
?y of WID'S DAILY reg-
iny you will understand why.
He studied the wheel for hours, trying to evolve a system to break the
bank at Monte Carlo — Katherine Mac Donald, the American Beauty, in a
scene from "Passion's Playground," fiom the novel, "The Guest of Hercu-
les," a First National attraction. — A dvt.
E,^
Headed East^vard
Williams and Abrams Both
Route — Speculation Over As-
sociated Producers. »
Telegraphic advices received here
from Los Angeles state that J. Q.
Williams of First National left foS"
the East on Monday, and that Hiraih
Abrams, general manager of United
Artists, left on Tuesday. S
There was considerable speculations
in film circles yesterday over the dis-
position of the Associated Producers
product in view of the fact that both
California for New York.
At the meeting to be held on Tues-
f'ly of United Artists directors, it is
insidered very probable that
\brams will be elected president to
succeed Oscar A. Price.
Ragland Vice-Pres. Kane Pictures
At a meeting of the directors of the
Arthur S. Kane Pictures Corp., John
C. Ragland was elected vice-president.
Report No Delay
National Association Finds No Seri-
ous Effect on Tying Up
Film Shipments.
The railroad strike has not serious-
ly interfered with the operations of
the industry, according to reports re-
ceived yesterday at the National As-
sociation.
The F. I. L. M. Club of Chicago*
reports that they were getting along
fairly well with parcel post shipments.
The Exchange Managers Associa-
tion of BulTalo wired the strike had
not seriously curtailed shipments —
parcel post service very good and that
the express embargo had been lifted
after two days.
Atlanta advises transportation con-
ditions were normal and parcel post
service very satisfactory.
At New Haven the American Ex-
press is taking shipments subject to
delay but the Post Office is handhng
all shipments in fine shape.
Boston transportation facilities re-
ported as normal.
Transportation situation .in Minne-
apolis was reported fair except for
embargos on shipments over 50 lbs.
eastbound.
Kansas City — shipments by parcel
post are moving satisfactorily.
At Cincinnati it was claimed that
the shipping facilities were not af-
fected by the strike.
Cleveland wired that the express
and parcel post shipinents were about
n-.irmal.
The Board of M. P. Exchange
Managers affiliated with the Detroit
Chamber of Commerce decided to
^discontinue all express shipments
'and established a branch office of the
Post Office sending all shipments by
parcel post.
52 From GoldwynN
Plans Understood to Be Under Way
for Fall Season's Output —
One a Week Planned
From an important official of Gold-
wyn it is learned that plans are now
under way for the number of produc-
tions to be released beginning SeptJ
1. According to present calculation^
52 productions or one a week will b^ David Kirkland, director for Con-
released, ^jt stance Talmadge, will sail to Europe
/ * > on May 15th. On that date he will
/ Goldwyn Meeting To-morrow Ihave finished work upon "The Per-
An important meeting of the Board /feet \yoman." Kirkland will take
Kirkland to Sail
these important executives have left of Directors of Goldwyn will be held/
to-morrow.
/
Van Loan Here
H. H. Van Loan arrived in New
York late last night after experienc-
ng Pittsburgh and the railroad strike
■;n route. He is at the Astor.
King Sails Saturday
George King, representative of the
Stoll Film Co., Ltd., of London, Eng-
land, sails for home on the Baltic on
Saturday.
with him a compact "travelling cam-
era," to secure pictures of European
locales for reproduction in American
studios.
N. zimova Renews
4
h
aznnova has renewed her con-
tract with Metro. It is understood
the new contract runs for a lengthy
period.
Who's doing YOUR PUBLICITY?
Why not SOLOMON, he's wise?— Advt.
jMi
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Thursday, April 15, 1<
Vol. XII N». 15 Thurs. April 15, 1920 PriceS Cenb
C^Trifkt 1930. Wid'« Film and Film Folks.
Imc. P«bli(hed Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
«ew Vork, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
C CWid") G«nnint, Preiident and Treaa-
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and Uttor; J. W. Alicoate, SccreUry and
Baaiacia Manager.
Batcred aa aecond-claai matter May 21, 1911,
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Address all cvtnraunicationf to WID'S
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Quotations
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' Famous Players .. 85 8614 86^^
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1; Triangle Vi V2 V2
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Grey Going Abroad
Albert Grey, general manager of the
D. W. Griffith Enterprises, intends
sailing for Europe May 22 on the
Baltic.
Assets 37 Million
{Continued from Page 1)
The consolidated balance sheet
shows the following assets as of De-
cember 31, 1919: Cash on hand $8,-
282,800; bills receivable, $179,785;
accounts receivable, $5,545,951; mer-
chandise, $8,865,770; investments, $3,-
329,177; buildings, plant and equip-
ment, $2,923,271; deferred charges,
$866,202, and good will, $7,655,680, a
total of $37,648,637. Liabilities shown
are: Bills payable, $3,709,432; ac-
counts payable, $1,185,161; advance
payments, $1,981,636; Federal income
and excess profits taxes (estimated),
$1,000,000; Federal footage tax, $328,-
762; capital stock represented by
$10,000,000 preferred and 199,675
shares of common, no par value, $26,-
013,780; preferred stock of Charles
Frohman, Inc., not owned, $310,500;
surplus, $3,119,366, a total of $37,-
648,637.
The statement indicates an increase
of about 50 per cent, in gross in-
come compared with the $18,090,500
reported for the year ended Decem-
ber 31. 1918. Tangible assets at the
end of 1919 amounted to $37,648,637
against $10,886,759 at the close of
1918. This increase is accounted for
by the sale of the $10,000,000 new
preferred and the expansion in various
lines of the motion picture industry.
Net current assets at the close of
1919 amounted to $23,580,558, which
includes $706,252 of Liberty bonds
carried as investments. Current lia-
bilities amounted to $8,204,991, leav-
ing working capital of $15,375,567.
Walter Edwards Dies
A cablegram received yesterday by
Jesse L. Lasky, of Famous Players,
announced the death in Honolulu of
Walter Edwards, for the past three
years a director for the company.
The message was very brief and
omitted all details as to the cause.
His last two pictures to be released
were "Easy to Get," with Marguerite
Clark, and "Young Mrs. Winthrop,"
with Ethel Clayton, and just before
going to Honolulu he completed "A
Lady in Love," anotlier Ethel Clay-
ton subject.
Turner Joins Loew
Ferd "Terry" Turner leaves Is
York this week to assume the du
of publicity director of the L(
southern and southwestern circ
with headquarters in Atlanta. 1
ner, formerly a Baltimore newsps
man, became first associated
Loew's Hippodrome, Baltimore.
The Loew southern and southw
crn circuit now include more t
twenty-five theaters.
Slight Fire at Metro Studios
There was a slight fire in the
Metro studio on West 61st St. at 3
o'clock Tuesday morning. The fire
started in a barrel filled with waste.
Loss slight.
Col. Brown Leaves
Col. A. H. Brown of the Waltur-
daw Co., Ltd., London, England, left
New York for London late Tuesday.
While here. Col. Brown secured
the distribution of Selznick Pictures
in Great Britain.
Tyrad Sells "The Red Viper"
Tyrad Pictures, Inc., have ;
"The Red Viper" to Inter-State I
Exchange of Fort Dodge, low^
Nebraska and Iowa.
Hyman Chicago Office Closed
Chicago, 111. — The local office of
the Arthur S. Hyman Attractions
has been closed. Warren G. McCoy,
manager, is at the Detroit office.
Pass Film Storing Regulations
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Regulations
to govern storing of films have been
passed by the City Council. It re-
quires that all exchanges use venti-
lated fireproof vaults where more
than fifty reels are stored, and that
ventilated steel cabinets be provided
where less than that number are put
away.
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New Pioneer Exchanges in Calif.
San Francisco — Floyd St. John has
been appointed district maanger and
is also in charge of the local office
of Pioneer, while S. W. Whitehead
will be in charge of the Los Angeles
exchange.
Sees Boom in the South
With oil, cotton, and agricultural
products reaching new high marks
and with millions of dollars in new
capital going into Southern states for
the financing of new factories, a great
era of prosperity is at hand for the
South, according to William Thomas
Yoder, known throughout Texas as
"Colonel Bill," who has just been
placed in charge of the Southern Di-
vision for Pathe.
Jones in Town
Richard Jones, director of "Mickey"
and "Yankee Doodle in Berlin," and
many shorter Sennett pictures, is now
in the east to direct Dorothy Gish's
next picture. Work has been started.
Kirkpatrick on Coast
{By Wire to JVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — A. S. Kirkpatrick,
vice-president and general manager
of the Robertson-Cole Dist. Co., is
here.
Baremore Leaves United
R. W. Baremore, who has been in
charge of advertising and publicity
for the United Pictures, has resigned.
He is handling the advertising and
publicity for the Haring and Blumen-
thal Enterprises.
Baremore will be temporarily lo-
cated at 1600 Broadway at United's
headquarters.
Kimmerle Resigns
Boston, Mass. — F. F. Kimmerle,
local manager for Robertson-Cole,
has resigned to accept a post in Eu-
rope for parties not revealed.
He is succeeded by M. E. Morey,
formerly of First National.
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Pro-
ductions. The leading produc-
ers are our clients. The play's
the thing, and we have itl
Celebrated Authors' Society,
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Phone Bryant 1511
Moritz Heads Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo, N. Y.— Allan B. Mo
manager of the local Famous P
ers office, has been elected presii
of the Buffalo Exchange Manag
Association. He succeeds E. J. B
berly, who resigned a short time
A grievance committee has beenj
pointed by the organization an'
made up of the following: J.
Greenwald, Fox, chairman; Fran
Hopkins, Universal; Archie W
Select; Harry Marcy and W. A
Vitagraph. Exchange managers
have complaints against exhib-
will not be permitted to serve on|
committee.
Baltimore, Md. — S. Palan is
the manager, of the local ScreeJ
office, succeeding Michael Siegel.I
EDITOR AND CUTTER
OF MOTION PICTURES
ELMER J. McGOVERN
FRIAR'S CLUB
9400 BRYANT
TO OWNER OR AGENT OF TWO FRENCH PRODUC-
TIONS. STARRING
FANNIE WARD
"I have a good cash offer for one or both of these pictures. Will
only deal with owner or a previously established representative."
Bryant 4730
ERNEST SHIPMAN,
6 W. 48th St., N. Y. C.
A fact is impossible to
argue away,— therefore, the]
fact that RITCHEY post-
ers pay is not open to ar-
gument.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
4M W. Hit 8L.M.T , Pk«B* CWbM (
CHARLIE MURRi
of Keystone fame.
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of ours. You had better give U3 j Cf
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McLaughlin Here.
lobcrt McLauglilin, author of "The
luse Without Children" and "Hid-
1 Charms," is in New York. Mc-
Lighlin's next story will be pro-
:cd by Bradley Features, Inc.
Dooley in Five-Reeler
ladin Pictures, Inc., will handle
cinning Skinners," a iive-reeler
h Johnny Dooley. Jack Schultz
directing.
Davis Here
Jeorge H. Davis, who owns the
rld's rights on "The Confession,"
chcd town from Louisville yes-
lay. He has sold the Tennessee
1 Kentucky rights to the picture
Col. Fred Levy, Big Features
;hts Corp.
Variety Buys From Radin
''ariety Pictures of Washington, D.
have purchased "The Weekly In-
?stion," for the District of Co-
ibia, Maryland and Virginia. This
hange also controls "Thru Eyes
Men" and the "Zip Comedies."
Would Lift Amusement Ban
Kingston, N. Y. — The New York
thodist Episcopal Conference in
sion here has adopted a recom-
ndation lifting the ban on dancing,
Iters and other amusements.
ix other conferences have adopted
same recommendation which will
brought up before the Methodist
leral Conference at Des Moines
:t month.
Mortimer Directing Lake
'.dwin Mortimer is directing Alice
:e in "Indiscreet Wives," formerly
;d "The Outsider."
:illings, Mont.— E. C. Keefe, man-
r Regent. $100,000.
IMPIE
SCREEN STORY WANTED
I Want at once original rural story
I or screen feature. Essential elements
lire heart interest and opportunity for
>oth the sentimental and lighter char-
xter types and sc nes of country life.
!"he old rural theme with any new
wist possibi ■. And. if possible, a
>"nch. Either extended synopsis or
cenario will be car fully considered
ly my clients of highest responsibility.
iJuick action given on stories sub-
iitt;d quick to
NORMAN JEFFERIES
Real Estate Trust Building
Philadelphia, Pa.
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Baltimore, Md. — The Shakes-
peare Amuse. Co. to build Shakes-
peare.
Athens, Ga. — James F. Shehane.
$200,000. 1,500.
Hazard, Ky. — S. and M. Middle-
berg Theater Co. to build.
Danville, Ky. — M. G. Weisinger,
Colonial, will build.
Northampton, Mass. — Frank H.
Roberts will build.
Salem, Mass. — Koen Bros., Empire
and Federal, will build.
House Changes
Managers Changed
Erie, Pa. — William J. Bernardi at
Strand. Formerly at Savoy, Pitts-
burgh.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Charles Smith at
Savoy, Rowland and Clark.
Pittsburgh, Pa.— John A. Reilly at
Strand, Rowland and Clark. For-
merly at Belmar.
North Side, Pa. — A. J. Simon at
William Penn. Formerly Strand,
Oakland.
Wilmont, Minn. — G. E. Kiser will
build.
Corning, N. Y. — Selwyn and Co.
$125,000.
Misc La Grand, Ore. — Myers and
Ford. 1,000.
Klamath Falls, Ore.— W. H. Poole
will build.
Henryetta, Okla. — Steve Petro-
pakia. 1,200.
Wilkinsburg, Pa. — Rowland and
Clark. 1,600.
Moundsville, W. Va.— Strand The-
at^ Co. 1,500.
1
A
000.
ppalachia, Va. — Abe White. $60,-
Hoquiam, Wash. — Henry Newman.
1,260.
Stanwood, Wash. — M. H. Conners.
350.
Litchfield, 111.— Frank Paul to build.
Chicago, 111. — Allied Amuse. Co.
Biltmore, 2,000.
BuffaFo, N. Y.— General Theater
Corp. to build Coliseum.
Gloucester, Mass. — Joseph D
Bloombe to build Strand. 1,800.
Nome, Alaska — W. F.
build Lincoln. 450.
Code to
Cleveland, O. — Essick and Relf,
chain, to build at Geil and Detroit
Ave.
Fresno, Cal.-
house.
-Pantages plans large
Winside, Neb.— Fred Weible will
build.
Houses Being Erected
Buffalo, N. Y.— Hertel Theater
Corp. building on Hertel Ave.
Binghamton, N. Y. — Riley Amuse
Co. building.
Santa Barbara, Cal. — The Califor-
nia nearing completion.
Akron, O. — Orpheum, Botzum
Theater Co., 1,500, nearing comple-
tion.
Louisville, Ky.^I. Lisbon at the
National.
Butte, Mont. — E. J. Myrick re-
signed at Rialto.
Houses Bought
Philadelphia, Pa.— M. Saul bought
Haverford for $38,000.
Reading, Pa. — John Cook, general
manager for Carr and Shad, bought
San Toy and Schuylkill Ave. from
H. S. Rentz.
Louisville, Ky.-r-Strand Amuse.
Co. bought Princess and Dixie, in
Mayflower, and Savoy, in Princeton.
Detroit, Mich. — Burher and Gar-
land bought Theatoriuni..
Clinton, Mass. — Bean and Heanley
bought Strand from John McLean.
Sturgeon Bay, Mich. — Lew Welling
sold house.
Aberdeen, S. D. — Abe Sonosky
bought Colonial.
Omaha.Neb. — J. H. Gaylord bought
Lothrop from W. O. Jensen.
Malvern, Iowa — C. W. Schmidt
bought Empress, which he sold re-
cently.
House Improvements
Connellsville, Pa. — Soisson, Chris
Wagner, to add 800 seats.
Jamestown, N. Y. — Winter
den, damaged by fire, reopens.
Gar-
San Francisco, Cal.-
eled. First run.
-Frolic remod-
Houses Leased
Peterson, Minn. — Ness leased Op-
era House.
Zeidman Leaves Mayer
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Bennie Zeidman,
general manager of the Louis B.
Mayer Prod., has resigned. His res-
ignation was in the hands of Mayer
for three weeks before acted upon.
Zeidman says he is going to pro-
duce a number of special productions,
I backed by Eastei'n capital, but has
J not divulged who the interests are.
transatlantic Making Projectors. '
(By IVire to fflD'S DAILY)
Albany — The Transatlantic Pro
jeclor Co. has been formed with ;
capitalization of $10,000. Projectioi
machines will be manufactured. 1
A. B. Carrick, general manager o
the above company, stated that th«
company would manufacture a port-
able projector which will retail foi
$200. A plant in Worcester, Mass.
has been taken over and production
started. i
Incorporations
Madison, Wis. — Virginian TheateB
Co., Kenosha. $50,000. F. L. Day-;
ton, E. Dayton and. A. L. Drury. '
Albany. — Romograph Mfg. Coj
New York. Capital, $300,000. Incor,
porators, J. J. Matveenkoff, A. A
Henning and A.. T. Seixas, 2133 Dalj
Ave.
Dover. Del. — Welland Theaters
Capital,.$3, 500,000. Incorporators: F
R. Hansell, J. Vernon Plumm anc
E. M. McFarland, Philadelphia.
Lawrence Grant has joined tht!
Metro stock' company on the coast. I
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ao
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Sir:
The Morning Telegraph
says:
"The Woman in Room
13" is one of Pauline Fred-
erick's best cinema vehicles
and likewise one of the
best of the Goldwyn of-
ferings."
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waad Bird. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels
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Quotations
Bid. Ai^ed. %a\%.
' Famous Players .. 85 86^ 86^^
do pfd 89.M 91 90^4
' Goldwyn 25 26 25
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Grey Going Abroad
Albert Grey, general manager of the
D. W. Griffith Enterprises, intends
sailing for Europe May 22 on the
Baltic.
Assets 37 Million
{Continued from Page 1)
The consolidated balance sheet
shows the following assets as of De-
cember 31, 1919: Cash on hand $8,-
282,800; bills receivable, $179,785;
accounts receivable, $5,545,951; mer-
chandise, $8,865,770; investments, $3,-
329,177; buildings, plant and equip-
ment, $2,923,271; deferred charges,
$866,202, and good will, $7,655,680, a
total of $37,648,637. Liabilities shown
are: Bills payable, $3,709,432; ac-
counts payable, $1,185,161; advance
payments, $1,981,636; Federal income
and excess profits taxes (estimated),
$1,000,000; Federal footage tax, $328,-
762; capital stock represented by
$10,000,000 preferred and 199,675
shares of common, no par value, $26,-
013,780; preferred stock of Charles
Frohman, Inc., not owned, $310,500;
surplus, $3,119,366, a total of ^37,-
648,637.
The statement indicates an increase
of about 50 per cent, in gross in-
come compared with the $18,090,500
reported for the year ended Decem-
ber 31, 1918. Tangible assets at the
end of 1919 amounted to $37,648,637
against $10,886,759 at the close of
1918. This increase is accounted for
by the sale of the $10,000,000 new
preferred and the expansion in various
lines of the motion picture industry.
Net current assets at the close of
1919 amounted to $23,580,558, which
includes $706,252 of Liberty bonds
carried as investments. Current lia-
bilities amounted to $8,204,991, leav-
ing working capital of $15,375,567.
Walter Edwards Dies
A cablegram received yesterday by
Jesse L. Lasky, of Famous Players,
announced the death in Honolulu of
Walter Edwards, for the past three
years a director for the company.
The message was very brief and
omitted all details as to the cause.
His last two pictures to be released
were "Easy to Get," with Marguerite
Clark, and "Young Mrs. Winthrop,"
with Ethel Clayton, and just before
going to Honolulu he completed "A
Lady in Love," another Ethel Clay-
ton subject.
Turner Joins Loew
Ferd "Terry" Turner leaves ^
York this week to assume the dujli
of publicity director of the Li
southern and southwestern circ
with headquarters in Atlanta. 1
ner, formerly a Baltimore newsp;
man, became first associated a
Loew's Hippodrome, Baltimore.
The Loew southern and southv/
ern circuit now include more 1
twenty-five theaters.
Slight Fire at Metro Studios
There was a slight fire in the
Metro studio on West 61st St. at 3
o'clock Tuesday morning. The fire
started in a barrel filled with waste.
Loss slight.
Col. Brown Leaves
Col. A. H. Brown of the Waltur-
daw Co., Ltd., London, England, left
New York for London late Tuesdaj'.
While here. Col. Brown secured
the distribution of Selznick Pictures
in Great Britain.
Tyrad Sells "The Red Viper'
Tyrad Pictures, Inc., have
"The Red Viper" to Inter-State I
Exchange of Fort Dodge, Iowa,
Nebraska and Iowa.
Hyman Chicago Office Closed
Chicago, 111.— The local office of
the Arthur S. Hyman Attractions
has been closed. Warren G. McCoy,
manager, is at the Detroit office.
Pass Film Storing Regulations
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Regulations
to govern storing of films have been
passed by the City Council. It re-
quires that all exchanges use venti-
lated fireproof vaults where more
than fifty reels are stored, and that
ventilated steel cabinets be provided
where less than that number are put
away.
\
New Pioneer Exchanges in Calif.
San Francisco — Floyd St. John has
been appointed district maanger and
is also in charge of the local office
of Pioneer, while S. W. Whitehead
will be in charge of the Los Angeles
exchange.
Sees Boom in the South
With oil, cotton, and agricultural
products reaching new high marks
and with millions of dollars in new
capital going into Southern states for
the financing of new factories, a great
era of prosperity is at hand for the
South, according to William Thomas
Voder, known throughout Texas as
"Colonel Bill," who has just been
placed in charge of the Southern Di-
vision for Pathe.
Jones in Town
Richard Jones, director of "Mickey"
and "Yankee Doodle in Berlin," and
many shorter Sennett pictures, is now
in the east to direct Dorothy Gish's
next picture. Work has been started.
Baremore Leaves United
R. W. Baremore, who has been in
charge of advertising and publicity
for the United Pictures, has resigned.
He is handling the advertising and
publicity for the Haring and Blumen-
thal Enterprises.
Baremore will be temporarily lo-
cated at 1600 Broadway at United's
headquarters.
Kirkpatrick on Coast
{By Wire to fFID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — A. S. Kirkpatrick,
vice-president and general manager
of the Robertson-Cole Dist. Co., is
here.
Kimmerle Resigns
Boston, Mass. — F. F. Kimmerle,
local rnanager for Robertson-Cole,
has resigned to accept a post in Eu-
rope for parties not revealed.
He is succeeded by M. E. Morey,
formerly of First National.
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Pro-
ductions. The leading produc-
ers are our clients. The play's
the thing, and we have it!
Celebrated Authors' Society,
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Phone Bryant 1511
Moritz Heads Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo, N. Y.— Allan B. Mc
manager of the local Famous I
ers office, has been elected presi
of the Buffalo Exchange Mana;
Association. He succeeds E. J. 1
berly, who resigned a short time
A grievance committee has beer
pointed by the organization ar
made up of the following: J
Greenwald, Fox, chairman; Frar
Hopkins, Universal; Archie i
Select; Harry Marcy and W. /
Vitagraph. Exchange managers
have complaints against exhib
will not be permitted to serve 01
committee.
jr.
Baltimore, Md. — S. Palan is
the manager, of the local Sere
office, succeeding Michael Siege!
EDITOR AND CUTTER
OF MOTION PICTURES
ELMER J. McGOVERN
FRIAR'S CLUB
9400 BRYANT
TO OWNER OR AGENT OF TWO FRENCH PRODUC-
TIONS. STARRING
FANNIE WARD
"I have a good cash ofifer for one or both of these pictures. Will
only deal with owner or a previously established representative."
Bryant 4730
ERNEST SHIPMAN,
6 W. 48th St., N. Y. C.
A fact is impossible to
argue away, — therefore, the
fact that RITCHEY post-
ers pay is not open to ar
gument.
RITCHEYI
LITHO. CORP.
4W W. lilt St.M.T , Pb«u Cbtbw I
CHARLIE MURF
of Keystone fame.
Everyone knows Charlie. He's a ckoi
of ours. You had better give ua|
to-day.
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Iios Angeles, Calif
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lursday, April 15, 1920
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DAILY
McLaughlin Here.
.obcrt McLaugliliii, autlior of "The
use Without Children" and "Hid-
Charnis," is in New York. Mc-
iglilin's next story will be pro-
cd by Bradley Features, Inc.
Dooley in Five-Reeler
adin Pictures, Inc., will handle
inning Skinners," a five-reeler
1 Jolinny Dooley. Jack Schultz
irecting.
Davis Here
eorge H. Davis, who owns the
Id's rights on "The Confession,"
;hed town from Louisville yes-
ay. He has sold the Tennessee
Kentucky rights to the picture
Col. Fred Levy, Big Features
hts Corp.
Variety Buys From Radin
ariety Pictures of Washington, D.
have purchased "The Weekly In-
stion," for the District of Co-
bia, Maryland and Virginia. This
lange also controls "Thru Eyes
Aen" and the "Zip Comedies."
A^ould Lift Amusement Ban
ingston, N. Y. — The New York
hodist Episcopal Conference in
ion here has adopted a recom-
idation lifting the ban on dancing,
,tcrs and other amusements.
;x other conferences have adopted
same recommendation which will
brought up before the Methodist
eral Conference at Des Moines
t month.
Mortimer Directing Lake
dwin Mortimer is directing Alice
e in "Indiscreet Wives," formerly
d "The Outsider."
illings, Mont. — E. C. Keefe, man-
• Regent. $100,000.
&IMPIE
SCREEN STORY WANTED
Want at once original rural story
)r screen feature. Essential ilements
re heart interest and opportunity for
0th the sentimental and lighter char-
pter types and sc nes of country life.
:'he old rural theme with any new
J.vist possibl'. And, if possible, a
junch. Either extended synopsis or
:€nario will be car fully considered
y my clients of highest responsibility.
iluick action given on stories sub-
ittid quick to
NORMAN JEFFERIES
Real Estate Trust Building
Philadelphia, Pa.
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Baltimore, Md. — The Shakes-
peare Amuse. Co. to build Shakes-
peare.
Athens, Ga. — James F. Shehane.
$200,000. 1,500.
Hazard, Ky. — S. and M
berg Theater Co. to build.
Danville, Ky. — M.
Colonial, will build.
Northampton, Mass.
Roberts will build.
Middle-
d.
G. Weisinger,
Frank H.
Salem, Mass. — Koen Bros., Empire
and Federal, will build.
Wilmont, Minn. — G. E. Kiser will
build.
Corning,
$125,000.
N.
Misc La Grand, Ore
Ford. 1,000.
Y. — Selwyn and Co.
Myers and
Klamath Falls, Ore.— W. H. Poole
will build.
• Henryetta,
pakia. 1,200.
Wilkinsburg,
Clark. 1,600.
Okla.— Steve Petro-
Pa. — Rowland and
Moundsville, W. Va.— Strand The-
atg Co. 1,500.
Appalachia, Va. — Abe White. $60,-
000.
Hoquiam, Wash.-
1.260.
-Henry Newman.
Stanwood, Wash. — M. H. Conners.
350.
Litchfield, 111.— Frank Paul to build.
Chicago, 111. — Allied Amuse. Co.
Biltmore, 2,000.
Buflfafo, N. Y.— General Theater
Corp. to build Coliseum.
Gloucester, Mass. — Joseph D.
Bloombe to build Strand. 1,800.
Nome, Alaska — W.
build Lincoln. 450.
F. Code to
Cleveland, O. — Essick and Relf,
chain, to build at Geil and Detroit
Ave.
Fresno, Cal. — Pantages plans large
house.
Winside, Neb. — Fred Weible will
build.
Houses Being Erected
Buffalo. N. Y. — Hertel Theater
Corp. building on Hertel Ave.
Binghamton, N. Y.— Riley Amuse
Co. building.
House Changes
Managers Changed
Erie, Pa. — William J. Bernardi at
Strand. Formerly at Savoy, Pitts-
burgh.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Charles Smith at
Savoy, Rowland and Clark.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — John A. Reilly at
Strand, Rowland and Clark. For-
merly at Belmar.
North Side, Pa. — A. J. Simon at
William Penn. Formerly Strand,
Oakland.
Louisville, Ky. — I. Lisbon at the
National.
Butte, Mont. — E. J. Myrick re-
signed at Rialto.
Santa Barbara, Cal.— The Califor-
nia nearing completion.
Akron, O. — Orpheum, Botzum
Theater Co., 1,500, nearing comple-
tion.
Houses Bought
Philadelphia, Pa. — M. Saul bought
Haverford for $38,000.
Reading, Pa. — John Cook, general
manager for Carr and Shad, bought
San Toy and Schuylkill Ave. from
H. S. Rentz.
Louisville, Ky.-— Strand Amuse.
Co. bought Princess and Dixie, in
Mayflower, and Savoy, in Princeton.
Detroit, Mich. — Burher and Gar-
land bought Theatoriuni.
Clinton, Mass. — Bean and Heanley
bought Strand from John McLean.
Sturgeon Bay, Mich. — Lew Welling
sold house.
Aberdeen, S. D.-
bought Colonial.
-Abe Sonoskv
Omaha.Neb. — J. H. Gaylord bought
Lothrop from W. O. Jensen.
Malvern, Iowa — C. W. Schmidt
bought Empress, which he sold re-
cently.
House Improvements
Connellsville, Pa. — Soisson, Chris
Wagner, to add 800 seats.
Jamestown, N. Y. — Winter Gar-
den, damaged by fire, reopens.
San Francisco, Cal. — Frolic remod-
eled. First run.
Houses Leased
Peterson, Minn. — Ness leased Op-
era House.
Zeidman Leaves Mayer
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Bennie Zeidman,
general manager of the Louis B.
Mayer Prod., has resigned. His res-
ignation was in the hands of Mayer
for three weeks before acted upon.
Zeidman says he is going to pro-
duce a number of special productions,
backed by Eastern capital, but has
not divulged who the interests are.
Transatlantic Making Projectors.
(By IVire to If ID'S DAILY)
Albany — The Transatlantic Pro
jector Co. has been formed with ;
capitalization of $10,000. Projectioi
machines will be manufactured.
A. B. Carrick, general manager o
the above company, stated that th<
company would manufacture a port
able projector which will retail foi
$200. A plant in Worcester, Mass.
has been taken over and production
started.
Incorporations
Madison, Wis. — Virginian Theatei
Co., Kenosha. $50,000. F. L. Day-
ton, E. Dayton and, A. L. Drury.
Albany. — Romograph Mfg. Co.
New York. Capital, $300,000. Incor
porators, J. J. Matveenkoff, A. A
Henning and A.T. Seixas, 2133 Dalj
Ave.
Dover, Del. — Welland Theaters
Capital,.,$3,500,000. Incorporators: F
R. Hansell, J. Vernon Plumm anc
E. M. McFarland, Philadelphia.
Lawrence Grant has joined th(
Metro stock company on the coast.
-*KII U A 40LDWTB TSAm"
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph
says:
"The Woman in Room
13" is one of Pauline Fred-
erick's best cinema vehicles
and likewise one of the
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Riley Poems for Ray
diaries Ray has just bought four
)f James Whitcomb Riley's poems of
he American countryside: "The
Did Swimming Hole," "Home
\gain," "Out to Old Aunt Mary's,"
md "The Girl I Loved."
Turrill, Lasky's Assistant
Howard Turrill will act as Jesse L.
asky's personal assistant at Famous
ic'Iaj'ers.
Robert McAIarney, scenario ed-
itor, will take over part of Whitman
fSennett's former duties. This was
mtimated in WID'S DAILY several
i,)veeks ago.
Walk With Garsson
Donald H. Walk, formerly with
fack Cohn, is director of publicity
or Fine Arts Pictures Corp., Murray
W. Garsson, president.
Elmar J. McGovern will act as film
;ditor.
Show Film in Court House
Rochester, N. Y. — A moving pic-
:ure of a strike at the plant of Mich-
lels. Stern & Co. was shown in the
Supreme Court here in the case of
j;he company against the Amalga-
iTiated Clothing Workers of America
or alleged interference by the organ-
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Outlined for Coast Studios by J. D.
Williams — Nothing Known
Here
{Special io IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — A concentration of
producing interests in Los Angeles
which will mean a payroll of $5,200,-
000 for the next year and a purchas-
ing bureau that will force New York
houses to establish agencies here were
leading features of an ambitious pro-
ject outlined by J. D. Williams, gen-
eral manager of First National Exhib-
itors' Circuit.
The occasion was a farewell lunch-
eon tendered him recently by Sol
Lesser at the diaries Ray studio.
Representatives of the several pro-
ducing units which contribute to the
First National releasing schedule at-
tended.
In sketching the unusual plan Mr.
Williams said it would be his first
effort on returning East to induce
the Norma and Constance Talmadge
companies, which are now producing
there, to come to California in the
fall and thus make it unanimous for
Los Angeles, as they are the only
units engaged elsewhere.
The center of the great organiza-
jtion, he stated, would be a gigantic
purchasing agency in which all of the
studios would co-operate. He pre-
dicted that all sorts of New York es-
tablishments, from the big electrical
and equipment houses down the scale
to modiste and milliners, would have
to found branches here.
At the New York offices of First
National it was stated that nothing
was known of the Williams idea.
No Comment on Brandt Letter
At Metro it was stated yesterday
that since no communication had as
yet been received from William
Brandt and the Theater Owners'
Chamber of Commerce regarding the
use of Marcus Loew's name on Met-
ro productions, nothing could be said
regarding it.
Richard A. Rowland had gone for
the day and W. E. Atkinson, general
manager for Metro, ,said that until
10 o'clock yesterday morning, at
which time Rowland had gone to the
country, no such communication had
been received.
Marcus Loew stated yesterday that
he thought the whole affair was engi-
neered by some people who were
anxious to see their names in print
and that he had not been officially in-
formed of the action.
Howells' Men Here
Scandinavian Representative Sees
Growth of German Films — Cam-
eraman Brings Material.
Two members of the David P.
Howells organization have just ar-
rived in New York: one frorh Scan-
dinavia and the other from a year's
trip through the Sahara desert, Italy
and Switzerland.
John Lundquist, manager of the
Howell's Stockholm office, reports
that because of the discrepancy in the
exchange rate between this country
and the Scandinavian countries, thea-
ters in Norway, Sweden and Den-
mark find it more profitable to use
films made in Germany and France.
These, says Lundquist, are replacing
American films more and more, but
the substitution has not yet reached
that stage where foreign films are in
the preponderance.
Jeff D. Dickson, formerly with the
Signal Corps, has brought back with
him about 25,000 ft. of material shot
in the Sahara desert, Morocco and
other portions of Northern Africa as
well a.s in Sicily and Switzerland. His
material will be incorporated in a
series of scenics which the Howells
organization will release. Dickson,
fter a short stay here, will again visit
Africa and go down the Nile into
Abyssinia.
The Howells organization has
taken over the offices on the 11th
floor of the Godfrey BIdg. formerly
occupied by the Export and Import
Film Co., Inc. The Howells Cine
Equipment Co. will be housed there.
Lubin in New Ujiit
Herbert Lubin is interested in a
new company known as Authors'
Stage and Screen Plays, Inc., a new
corporation which will supply screen
material to producers. The company
will handle stories for authors and
dispose of them to producers.
Exhibitors Buy Stewart Film «
Boston — The Motion Pictures Disi/
Corp., a co-operative organization o
New England exhibitors, has puifcj
chased the New England territory cn
Roy Stewart in 'The Lone Hand
from the Alexander Film Corp.
Marie Doro in "Midnight Gaq;
bles" will be the next release b
Pioneer.
Nathaniel Holstein, assistant t II
Southard Brown, director of publicil
of Pioneer, has been transferred t
the sales force.
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John Roberts and Amerigo Serrao
have formed a company known as
the Foremost Pictures Corp. The
company states that it has already
arranged for the literary output of
a well-known author, but nothing has
been said about his name.
New Jersey Unit Formed
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Dover, Del.— The fourth First Na-
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Corporation Trust Co. is the Asso-
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No. 16
Friday, AprQ 16, 1920
Price 5 Centt
eek Co-operation
ertisers Have Scheme for Closer
Touch With Newspapers.
ie Associated Motion Picture Ad-
isers. Inc., composed of most of
publicity and advertising men in
motion picture industry, have
scted a scheme which is expect-
D result in closer co-operation be-
;n film companies and newspa-
throughout the country,
ihn S. Spargo has been engaged
ield secretary to work out the
me, the details of which have
been divulged, and is being fin-
id by Famous Players, First Na-
al. Universal, Pathe, Selznick,
ro, Realart and D. W. Griffith,
lie American Newspaper Pub-
;rs convene in New York next
k for four days. Spargo, who
ivs a number of the publishers,
broach his plan personally dur-
the convention. On Wednesday
it the A. M. P. A. will conduct
idnight show at the Rivoli thea-
The performance will start at
0 and will run about two hours,
that performance are expected a
e number of newspaper publish-
while Governor Smith and May-
3ylan will be invited.
number of features in which the
lishcrs are in close touch will
shown such as the Mutt and Jefif
oons, the Bringing Up Father
edies. The news weekly men
shoot the publishers probably on
sday while in convention and on
dnesday night the films will be
Ted on the Rivoli screen,
avid W. Griffith is now cutting
titling long before release date
latest production, "Black Beach,"
a special showing on Wednesday.
5 picture will not be for general
ase for some time,
he performance will not be for
general public, but merely for
ie connected with the publishing
i and the motion picture indus-
Paul Gulick, president of the
*I. P. A., is in charge.
Thomas Coming East
maha, Neb.— H. M. Thomas,
ager of the Rialto, left on Sun-
to spend several weeks visiting
ters in eastern cities, garnering
s for use in Omaha. He will be
lew York City the week of April
•topping at the .^stor.
DELAYS
The railroad strike and tie-up
ave reached such proportions
jhat should you fail for the
iext few days to rece've your
opy of WID'S DAILY reg-
larly you will understand why.
She begged her to promise to keep her secret of the elopement with the
married man — Katherine MacDonald in "Passion's Playground," taken
from the novel "The Guests of Hercules," a First Nat'l attraction. — Advt.
Wolper Out
Leaves Mayflower to Produce Inde-
pendently— Prager His
Successor.
Isaac Wolper yesterday announced
his resignation as president of May-
flower Photoplay Corp. in order to
start production under his own name.
Benjamii A. Prager, who until now
has acte. as treasurer of the com-
pany, succeeds Wolper as president.
(C^ntinutd tn Pttgt 2)
Schenck and Bennett to Speak
Three events are announced by
First National as a part of its pro-
gram at the convention of its ex-
hibitor members to begin at the Ho-
tel Congress, Chicago, on j^pril 26.
Speeches will be made by Josepli
M. Schenck, president of both th<
Morma Talmadge Film Co. and the
Constance Talmadge Film Co., and
by Whitman Bennett.
The third event will be the pres-
ence at the convention of Norma Tal
madge. who, for the first time, it i;
said, will appear publicly at a gath-
ering of exhibitors.
After B Vay Theater
Kaufman Arrives — Seeks House for
Premiere Showings of Phillips-
Ayers Pictures
Albert A. Kaufman arrived in New
York from California yesterday, a
day late because of the railroad strike.
Kaufman will remain here only a
week, but in that time he expects to
secure a theater for Broadway pre-
mieres of the Dorothy Phillips-Al-
len Holubar and Agnes Ayres pro-
ductions, which he is making.
This theater which he is negotiat-
ing for is not a picture house. It will
serve as Kaufman calls it as a "show-
room" for his productions. An ex-
perienced theater man will have
charge of the presentations.
Kaufman will get the first Holu-
bar production under way as soon as
he returns to the coast.
Nagle Signed by F. P.-L.
Conrad Nagle has been signed by
Famous Players-Lasky to play leads.
Metro Defines Stand
Will Send Brandt Copy of Picker's
Letter on Use of Loew's Name
Richard A. Rowland, president o£
Metro, stated yesterday that his
course of action regarding the com-
munication of the Theater Owners'
Chamber of Commerce objecting to
the use of Marcus Loew's name on
Metro productions would be to send
to William Brandt, president of the
chamber, a copy of David Picker's
letter.
Mr. Rowland stated that Brandt's
original communication said it re-
flected the sentiment of the chamber
unanimously.
Picker, who owns the new Rio
theater and others, is a member of
the Theater Owners' Chamber of
Commerce and said in his letter to
Metro, according to Rowland, that
he didn't see why Loew should be
picked out any more than anyone
else. The point Rowland makes is
that the chamber's action was there-
fore not unanimous as Bradt states
since Picker was not present when
the resolution was adopted and has
since objected to the action.
Rowland didn't appear particularly
worried about the affair and said
something about exhibitors who
might do better by paying more at-
tention to their own business and not
interfere in other people's affairs.
At David Picker's office it was
stated that the letter to Rowland had
followed the discovery of the cham-
ber's action on the Loew-Metro mat-
ter to which Picker strongly object-
ed. It was said that had he been
present at the meeting he would have
voted against such an action.
TerwUliger With Metro
George Terwilliger will direct "The
Marriage of the Mayfair," one of the
Drury Lane melodramas for Metro.
It will be made in the company's 61st
studio. Percy Marmont is under-
stood to have been cast in one of
the leading roles.
Brady in Chicago
Chicago — Alice Brady has started
work on her next Realart picture, "A
Dark Lantern." John S. Robertson,
who directed John Barrymore in
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and Con-
stance Binney in "Erstwhile Susan,"
will direct her.
Gordon to Be Starred
Robert Gordon, at present under
contract to J. Stuart' Blackton, will
form his own producing unit.
Gordon will be starred while the
finances will be supplied by Texas
interests.
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Friday, AprU 16, 1920
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Frisch an Independent
Omaha, Neb. — M. J. Frisch, for
two years manager for Universal in
Des Moines, and for four years with
Pathe and Universal in Iowa, recent-
ly established The Greater Produc-
tions Co. of Des Moines, and started
out on a state's right basis for him-
self.
Wolper Out
{Continued from Page 1)
Wolper, in explanation further for
his retirement, stated that he had
retired because of a disagreement .in
policy. Although he will no longer
take "part actively in the company s
affairs, he will retain his financial in-
terest in the corporation.
"I have been contemplating for
some time producing under my own
name," said Wolper, "as I believe
there is a bigger future for me by
operating in this manner. At pres-
ent I am hunting for a location for
offices and as soon as I can find
space and establish my headquarters,
I will make a definite statement as
to policy and plans."
Prager's first announcement after
asuming the presidency was that
John W. McKay, former general
manager of distribution, has been
promoted to the general managership
of the company.
Sunday Fight On in Nebraska
Grand Island, Neb.— This city has
voted to permit its picture houses to
remain open on Sunday. This is the
first Sunday opening fight of the sea-
son in Nebraska and is almost cer-
tain to be followed by a widespread
effort of many other cities, including
Lincoln, to open their theaters on
Sunday.
Lincoln, the state capital, has been
closed on Sundays for years. The
Chamber of Commerce, however, has
appointed a special committee to see
what can be done toward opening
Lincoln theaters on Sunday.
Fremont a j'ear ago elected a "lib-
eral" city administration, but thus
far the officials have not seen fit to
bring about Sunday opening. This
step is expected, however, at any
time.
Putting It Over
Here is /lOW a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiv over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Omaha, Neb. — Manager Harry
Goldberg of the Sun co-operated with
the Omaha Daily Bee in putting on
a "Bee Skating Bee" when Chaplin
in "The Rink" and Mary Miles Min-
ter in "Judy of Rogues' Harbor"
were showing at the Sun. Through
the Bee, the Sun offered to admit
free at a special Saturday morning
matinee any boy or girl wearing roll-
er skates and presenting a coupon
clipped from the Daily Bee. Prizes
were given for the best make-up of
Chaplin and of Mary Miles Minter.
Every boy came attired as an ama-
teur Chaplin and every girl tried to
look like Mary M. M. The best,
made-up boys were given roller
skates for prizes and the best made-
up girls were given M. M. M. dolls.
The affair was a grand success,
several hundred pairs of roller skates
attending.
Goldberg recently offered to ad-
mit, free of charge, any Irish boy or
girl to see a Saturday morning m
inee of "The Luck of the Irish." T
picture had run all of St. Patric
week. The party was staged
Goldberg and the Omaha Wor
Herald. Colored boys, stoutly ma
taining they were Irish; boys w
talked Jewish, but who insisted tl
wer Irish, and boys from nations
over the earth, all of them say
they were Irish, were admitted. T
party, too, was a great success.
It was while showing this pict|(^
that Goldberg painted a huge In
of coal green and put it in the lol ,
of his theater, labelling it "The oM
inai blarney stone."
"Harriet and the Piper" is the i
starring vehicle for Anita Stew
The story is by Kathleen Norris.
I
Cosmopolitan Prod, denies that Ma-
rion Davies will appear on the stage.
Also that Alma Rubens, who is feat-
"rod rilarer. will do staare work.
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(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
lollywood — Mary Thurman has
ed to her school-day home in Salt
ce City for a visit of two weeks
h her mother.
;dward Martindel, who began his
fessional career on the comic op-
slagc, has been cast in an im-
tant role of "Athalie."
illan Dwan, the Alayflower direct-
jroducer, has motored "Some-
:re in the mountains" to seek lo-
ons for his next production. Dwan
accompanied by his assistant,
les Hogan. They will be awaj^
Ti the studio for two weeks. The
tinuity for the next Dwan pic-
; will be completed while the di-
tor and his assistant are "on the
und" of the story locale.
acques Jaccard, Universal director,
D produced "The Great Air Rob-
y" with Ormer Locklear and who
5 loaned to the Fox Company to
:ct two pictures for Tom Mix,
lack on the big U lot. Jaccard will
irtly begin production of a series
stories dealing with the exploits of
Royal Northwestern Mounted
lice.
rhe Universal Scenario Depart-
nt announces the purchase of "Ma-
ria," a story of the South Sea
ands by Ralph Stock.
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The Fine Arts Pictures, Inc., form-
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the Foundation Film Corp. Murray
VV. Garsson, who was president and
general manager of Foundation, will
act as president and general man-
ager of the new company, while
Charles F. Schwerin will be secretary,
treasurer and sales manager.
Eight pictures a year are to be
made, and all of them five rcelers.
The chief feature will be a contest
picture, the details of which are now
being worked out. It will be a sequel
to the two-reel picture, "A Dream of
Fair Women." The contest is being
conducted by Eugene V. Brewster's
three fan magazine. Motion Picture,
Motion Picture Classic and Shadow-
land. The successful contestants will
be featured in the leading roles of the
picture which will be produced as
soon as the contest is ended.
The sales policy will include the
selling of negatives at cost and a
share of the gross receipts for the
exhibitor.
Hampton at Broadway
Hope Hampton in "A Modern Sa-
lome" opens at the Broadway Sun-
day for a week's run.
A new stage offering is "The Love
Revue," which is said to trace man's
methods of love from the time of
Cleopatra to this modern day.
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Chamberlin on Trip.
F. V. Chamberlin, general service
manager. Distribution Department,
Famous Players, is on a trip on which
he will visit ten exchanges. The
following offices are included in the
itinerary: St. Louis Kansas City,
Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles,
San Frahcisco, Portland, Ore., Seat-
tle, Minneapolis and Chicago.
Take Studio May 1
Washington — The U. S. Photo-
plays Corp., which will produce "De-
termination," will take possession of
the E. K. Lincoln studio, Grant-
wood, N. J., May I instead of June 1.
Wins Sunday Show Case
Hartford City, Ind.— Frank Wal-
ters, owner of the Orpheum, was
freed by a jury on a charge of dese-
crating the Sabbath. Film houses,
with the decision as a precedent, will
probably continue shows unmolested.
$2,500,000 House for Buffalo
Buffalo, N. Y.— Morris Slotkin,
manager of the Olympic, has an-
nounced the erection of a house cost-
ing $2,500,000 by the company oper-
ating the former on the site of the
Lyric and Family at Broadway and
Washington St.
George D. Baker is en route to
New Orleans with a company of Cos-
mopolitan players to shoot exteriors
for "A Whiff of Heliotrope."
Charles Lane, character actor, is
now at work in "This Woman — This
Man," starring Dorothy Dalton. The
company left this week to film exte-
riors at Charleston, S. C.
Tabor, Denver, 1st NatTs Theater
Denver, Colo. — The Vick Roy
Amusement and Investment Co. has
closed a contract with First National
which gives that theater exclusive
first run rights to I-'irst National
product. Marshal Neilan's "The
River's End" was the first to play
the theater.
The William Fox Rivoli theater,
which has been playing most of the
First National releases, will continue
to present features already contract-
ed for. The America theater like-
wise will present several Constance
Talmadge and Mildred Harris-Chap-
lin pictures.
The lease on the Tabor runs for
17 more months. At its expiration
the theater will be taken over by the
Bishop-Cass Investment Co. for re-
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TYPHOON FAN COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
64 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, 111.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
255 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pa
House Changes
Houses Bought
Cheboygan, Mich.— F. L. Kingston,
. owner Kingston, bought Liberty from
i' Roland B. Riggs.
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DAILV
Friday. April 16, 192C
Trinidad, Colo.— B. B. Hinman
C. G. Chamberlain, and L. L. Stone-
1 braker bought Palace from R. W.
I Davis.
Boulder, Colo.— C. M. Moore
f bought Gem from W. A. Seamon.
Denver, Colo.— David Hepner
:' bought Thompson for $40,000 from
' International Amuse. Co.
' Garrett, Ind.— Otto Heinzerling
bought Pastime from A. C. Widmer.
Hagerstown, Md.— J. H. Boyer
'l bought J. Saunderson's interests m
■ Palace.
Managers Changed
. Washington^, D. C— Frank J. Sto-
rey at Moore's Strand. Louis Stol-
berg at Garden.
Irving, Ind.— G. D. Jones now at
,; the Irving.
•I
i; Name Changed
ShefTield, Ala.— Lyric, now owned
by Southern Enterprises. Formerly
called Colonial.
Houses Planned
I Paducah, Ky. — Keith chain. $100,-
■f 000. 2,000.
Danville, N. Y.— M. G. Weisger,
Colonial, to build.
Port Clinton, Ohio — Port Clinton
Amuse. Co., headed by Fred P. Rei-
chert, chain, to build.
Pittsburgh, Pa.— G. W. Schannit
■will build at Woods Run Ave. and
Brighton Road.
Modern Equipped Studio for
Rent, Floor Space, 60 x 150.
Terms Most Reasonable in
New York.
WEISS
Room 524 1476 Broadway
Bryant 4416
New F. P. Films
Jesse Lasky Talks of Productions
Outhned for West Coast
Studio.
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Players
made several announcements yester-
day regarding the production affairs
of the corporation.
Mr. Lasky announced that the title
of the new special which Cecil B.
DelMille has just finished at the Lasky
studio is "Something to Think
About."
George Melford, who produced
"The Sea Wolf" and "Everywoman,"
will shortly begin on a new produc-
tion of William Vaughn Moody's
"The Faith Healer." Melford also
will produce, as noted, the new screen
version of "The Old Homestead."
fl A long list of stories has been
bought for Thomas Meighan. This
list includes "The Frontier of the
Stars," by Albert Payson Terhune;
Booth Tarkington's novel, "The Con-
quest of Canaan;" Peter B. Kyne's
book, "Cappy Ricks," and "Easy
Street," by Blair Hall.
Joseph Henaberry will direct Ros-
coe (Fatty) Arbuckle in his new five-
reel comedies.
One of the specials to be made in
the near future is "The Shulamite,"
a version of Edward Knoblauch's
play.
Opie Read's "The Jucklins" is to
be made into a picture under direc-
tion of Charles Maigne.
At the time of Lasky's leaving Los
.\ngeles William D. Taylor had
started an original story by Julia
Crawford Ivers with the working title
of "The Boy."
William DeMille starts "Conrad in
Quest of His Youth," with a cast
headed by Thomas Meighan.
"All in a Night" is being directed
by Paul Powell.
Sam Wood has finished "What's
Your Hurry," with Wallace Reid.
Two other new pictures have been
completed — "The Fourteenth Man,"
featuring Robert Warwick, directed
by Joseph Henabery; and "What
Happened to Jones," with Bryant
Washburn, which James Cruze di-
rected.
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Produc-
tions. The leading producers are our
clients "The Play's the Thing," and
we have it.
Celebrated Authors Society
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Phone Bry. 1511
In the Courts
A judgment by default for $4,574
was entered in the Supreme Court in
a suit of Eric Pusinelli against Films,
Inc., Austen H. Montgomery, James
J. McDonald and George R. Hamil-
ton, on a note.
Lewis J. Selznick has obtained
judgment in the City Court against
Nicholas Gyory on a note for $1,500
on which a total of $1,700 is now due.
worthANILUOI
JACK
COOPER
Featured in
Fox Sunshine Comedies
"Money T
"Virtuous
"Dahlin in
"Footlight
alks"
Husbands"
Society"
Maids"
"Hungry Lit
"Schoolhouse Scandal"
"The Yellow Dog Catcher"
"The Heart Snatcher"
"The Light-Weight Lover"
jns and Tender Hearts"
Watch this Space
for Future Announcements.
ir^BRADSTREET
»/ FILMDCM
OL. XII No. 17
7/^RECO^HiZEG
Saturday, April 17, 1920
Price 5 Cent
Bar Foreign Films
ffect of the Measure Planned in
Germany.
(By cable)
Basle. Switzerland — An important
11 has just been filed in the Ger-
an Reichstag in Berlin to nation-
ize all picture theaters under com-
unity supervision.
While on its face this seems to be
limportant it is said to be a subter-
ge, the real purpose of which is to
ir all foreign films. This is contrary
I the Peace Treat}', and it is said
I be opposed by German exhibitors,
ut authentic information reaches me
;re that the bill will be railroaded
irough within the next ten days.
If the bill passes and becomes ef-
ctive it means the isolation of Ger-
any as a film center.
Ben Blumenthal of Export and
nport Film Co., Inc., whose knowl-
Ige of Central European affairs is
jnerally conceded as being quite ex-
nsive, stated regarding .!.e cable:
"I heard some talk of the nation-
ization of theaters when I was in
ermany, but I don't think anything
ill come of it.
"The big film companies in Ger-
lany are fighting the Government
I every way that would control the
dustry there.
"The American exporter has not
ten sending any films into Germany
1 the last five years anyway, and so
le nationalization of theaters and the
an on foreign films would not affect
le exporter here to any great de-
ree. Besides the Germans can't
ay our prices anyway, because of
le discrepancy in the exchange rate.
"On the strength of your informa-
{Continued on Page 4)
Williams Due To-day
J. p. Williams of First National is
ue in New York from the coast
lis morning.
First National, Indiana, Formed
{By Wire to IVID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The Corporation
rust Co. has just chartered the As-
Jciated First National Pictures of
idiana with a capitalization of $187,-
DELAYS
The railroad strike and tie-up
have reached such proportions
that should you fail for the
next few days to rece've your
copy of WID'S DAILY reg-
ularly you will understand why.
She rose, turning her back on them in scorn, for she knew they sought to
get her jewels — Katherine McDonald in "Passion's Playground," from the
novel, "The Guests of Hercules," a First National attraction. — Advt.
Another Out
Of United Artists— G. B. Clifton,
Secretary-Treasurer, Resigns.
G. B. Clifton, secretary-treasurer
of the United Artists, has, it is un-
derstood, tendered his resignation to
the directors of that corporation.
While the resignation was tendered
with the understanding that it could
become effective at some future date,
it is said that Mr. Clifton will ask the
directors to take definite action on
it when they meet next Tuesday.
It would not be surprising if the
directors elected Hiram Abrams pres-
ident as well as general manager next
Tuesday, succeeding Oscar A. Price,
who resigns as president on May 1.
Seeks to Annul Marriage
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Carson City, Nev. — The Attorney
General of the state of Nevada stated
yesterday that he would commence
action at once seeking the annulment
of Mary Pickford's marriage to Doug-
las Fairbanks.
James Leaves Fox To-day
Arthur James terminates his rela-
tions with Fox Film to-day. He will
open offices of his own at 3 East 44th
Street.
Merritt Crawford will be in charge
of Fox publicity and Captain "Jim"
Loughborough will handle the adver-
tising until "Winnie" Sheehan returns
from Europe.
Thomas Due Monday
H._ M. Thomas of the Rialto, Om-
aha, is due in town Monday. He will
stop at the Astor.
Nothing Closed
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Culver City, Calif.— Regard-
less of any rumors to the con-
trary, Associated Producers
have closed no arrangements
with anyone.
Thos. H. Ince.
This refers, doubtlessly, to
distribution plans of the new
directors' organization.
Cinema Press
And Plan for Blue Book for Indu
try Develops Snags
The ambitious plan of the Cinen
Press Asso. to publish a blue bo(
of the motion picture industry, ai
which started off with the endors
ment of Adolph Zukor and other n
tables, and which was also endors
by the National Association, M.
D. A. and the A. M. P. A., has, it
understood, developed some sna,
which has for the time being at lea
held up further work on the propos
publication.
It is understood that a promine
member of the Natl. Association h
notified the association that he war
to take a look over the original agre
ment which the Cinema Press Ass
had with the association — an agre
ment which it is said has been su
planted by another. He has also n
tified the Association that unless tl
paper is shown him that he will r
sign from the Association, and
the same time take legal steps to s
cure this paper. This member
none other than James R. Quirk,
Photoplay Magazine.
There are several other membe
of the Association, as well as of t
Advertisers who are interested
matters which have developed in t
operations of the Cinema Press As;
Paul Gulick said several days a.
that it was his understanding tl
the Press Asio. was withholding fi
ther operations, and Secy. Elliott
the Natl. Association said that t!
was also his understanding.
Despite this, however, there 1:
been considerable talk in film circ
that part of the plan of the Pr(
Association was to do "publicity" i
stars, directors, etc.. and others
executive importance for which
charge was to be made. Elliott a
Gulick insist that it was their und
{Continued on Page 3)
Regarding Abramj
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Hiram Abrams
pects to leave for the East Sunc
or Monday.
There is no truth to the rumor t
he may become general manager
Associated Producers.
A meeting was held Wednes< '
night at Douglas Fairbanks' home
tended by Fairbanks, Abrams
United Artists, Ince, Tucker, To .
neur and Sennett of Associated P I
ducers. Nothing definite was accc
plished.
The IDEA Inventor.
SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
sM^
New Theaters
Houses Opened
Niagara Falls, N. Y.- — Colonial,
Frank Lotko, 700, opened.
DAILV
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IChicago Representatives— Willis & Eckels
h Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked, bale.
■amous Players . . 85 85^ 85 J4
'ido pfd 90/2 9m 9m
iGoldwyn 25 25 25
oew's, Inc 34 34% 34J^
■riangle 'A V2 ^
■iiit. Pict. Prod... 5 6^ 5%
orld Film Va K ^
Thursday's quotations.
Thirty Exchanges
;\ distribution combination through
Icpendent state right exchanges
s just been completed by the Reel-
ift Pictures Corp. for the exclu-
e short subject program now be-
j produced by its various produc-
; companies.
II. C. Cropper, president of the
, iipany, lists the following ex-
inges: The Standard Film Serv-
, 217 Sloan Bldg., Cleveland;
indard Film Co., Jos. Mack Bldg.,
:troit; Standard Film Co., Film
xhange Bldg., Cincinnati; R. D.
wis Film Company, 1913J4 Com-
;rce St., Dallas; R. D. Lewis Film
.., 114 South Hudson St., Okla-
ma City; R. D. Lewis Film Co.,
lYz Soledad St., San Antonio; R.
Lewis Film Co., 106 South Cross
, Little Rock; Arrow Photoplays
i., 1735 Walton St., Denver; Arrow
Im Co., 48 Piedmont St., Boston;
insolidated Film Co., 90 Golden
ite Ave., San Francisco; Consoli-
ted Film Co., 3628 Oliver St., Los
igeles; Crescent Film Co., 315
oyd Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.; Doo-
' Exchange, Inc., 445 So. Warren
, Buffalo; E. & H. Distributing
I., IZ Walton St., Atlanta; Elra-
an Film Co., Piedmont Theater
dg., Charlotte, N. C. ; Exhibitors'
m Co., 918 G Street, N. W., Wash-
;ton; Greater Features Film Co.,
20 Third Ave., Seattle; Magnet
Im Co., 418 Harrison St., Daven-
rt, la.; Masterpiece Film Attrac-
ns, 1235 Vine St., Philadelphia;
lality Film Co., 414 Ferry St.,
;tsburgh; United Film Service, 3628
'ive St., St. Louis; and the five
ablished Reelcraft Exchanges in
w York, Chicago, Milwaukee, In-
napolii and Minneapolis.
Noblesville, Ind. — American, Cullen
and Wise, opened.
Flint, Mich.— New Richards, Chas.
Garfield, manager, opened.
Toledo, O. — Dragon, 450, George
Dixon manager, opened.
Buflfalo, N. Y.— Capitol, $125,000,
1,200, opened.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Triangle, Frank-
town Ave., near Penn, opened.
La Salle, 111. — Majestic, E. G. New-
man, opened.
Healdsburg, Cal. — New Liberty,
T. Tucker, opened.
Cincinnati, O. — The Boulevard,
first run, opened recently.
Houses Under Construction
^Velland, Ont. — S. L. Lambert
building.
M. P. E. A. Convention
Alfred S. Black and other import-
ant members of the M. P. E. A. of
America, Inc., at a meeting on Thurs-
day night voted to hold the annual
convention in Chicago during the
last week in June.
"Tillie" at Broadway
The Broadway, beginning to-mor-
row, in addition to "A Modern Sa-
lome," a Metro release will show
'Tillie Punctured Romance," the five
reeler with Charlie Chaplin, Marie
Dressier and a number of the old
Mack Sennett stars in the cast.
New "U" Serial
Universal has taken over for dis-
tribution "The Lightning's Eye," a
serial with Elmo Lincoln, produced
by the Great Western Prod. Co.
Opens Supply House
I Perse has opened the Capitol Mo-
tion Picture Supply Co., located at
142 W. 46th St.
Bridgeport, Conn. — G. F. Reif,
$100,000.
Houses Planned
De Ridder. La.— Sheffield Bridge-
water. $50,000. 1,000.
Portland, Ore.— Julius Sax Thea-
ter Co. will build.
Two Rivers, Wis. — J. J. Tadysch,
Empire, to build. 1,500.
Detroit, Mich.— John H. Kunsky
to build. 2,000.
Oil City, Pa. — Penn Amusement
Co. completing house.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Mary C. and
Frank F. Schaffer; 3,000.
Chicago, 111. — Home Building Co.,
$200,000.
Linwood, Mass. — W^alker Bros.,
Prospect, Whittinsville, to build.
Dayton, O. — A. M. Schaefer will
build May 1. •
Newark, N. J. — Jacob Holstein
will build.
Bcevillc, Texas — John D. Jones
and H. E. Wood will build. $25,000,
Comanche, Okla. — A. C. Jacobs,
Liberty, to open an airdrome.
Pendleton, Ore. — Matlock and
Gruelich. $100,000. 1,250.
Saturday, April 17, 1920
^1
Export and Import Moves
The Export and Import Film Co.|
Inc., has moved from the 11th flooil
of the Godfrey Bldg. to the 12tH
floor in the greater part of the officcil
formerly occupied by the Willianf
L. Sherry office. Tiie latter still haii]
a room on the same floor.
Form New Producing Company,
Cheyenne, Wyoming — The Clasl
Pictures Co. has been organized til
produce westerns. Capital, $300,00CJ
with shares at par costing $10. Chasj
E. Bartlett is the director. Petf
Morrison has been engaged to pla;|
leads.
Glass Airdrome Opened
Cincinnati, O. — A glass house builj
on the roof of the Orpheum has be« j
opened. In the summer its doorl
and windows can be opened so as t j
make it virtually an airdrome.
Exchange Changes
Philadelphia, Pa. — Sam Blatt, presi
ident of the Exhibitors' League, cj
Philadelphia, is now connected wit|
the local Republic exchange.
" Character Pictures has signed Hsj
zel Hudson for one of the prir.cip!|
parts in "The Isle of Destiny."
Character Pictures have appoiiitcj
Ellis A. Wolf as head of the Nc;
i'ork offices.
Pierre, S. D. — Winner Theater CcJ
Winner. $25,000. L. M. Davis, Mar|
Robertson and O. D. Oimstead.
Though money may be the
root of all evil, the exhib-
itor is only happy when
prosperous. No wonder
RITCHEY posters tend to
make him joyous.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
406 W.SUt St..N.T . Phoae Chcbe* 83S8
lay, April 17, 1920
iMs
DAIUV
LtkeN
ew5
KlDuE, MASS. — New England Col-
ushes are intellectual — Fresh-Soph,
e at the Institute of Technology is
lOok.
KEN, N. J. — Keep the railroads
Students of Stevens College vol-
to "fire" trains in place of striking
[UAN, CALIF. — Two-wheel motors
or the heights. Expert motorcyclists
! in steep hill chmb up 70 degree
HE LIMELIGHT — President calls
binet meeting since his illness — Mem-
cabinet arriving for conference at
House.
I BARBARA, CALIF. — Society
for 1920 horse show — Four-footed
ats are exhibited in a picturesque
of the Golden West.
}NE, GERMANY— Germany re-
st the defeat of monarchist coup —
ve pictures of ceremony at Cologne
al as Archbishop Shulte offers prayer
lUCK, GERMANY— Interned Ebert
in British camp — Soldiers of the Re-
retreating from Red battle seek ref-
British lines where they are dis-
ind interned.
)IEGO, CALIF. — West hales Prince
les — Prince Edward on his way to
la makes second visit to United
-He stops only in this city and is
welcomed.
■RANCISCO, CALIF.— The humane
Pathe air cameraman secures ex-
pictures of the Navy Emblem formed
00 U. S. Sailors.
C. — The 1920 baseball season opens —
fans attend first gabe of National
between New York and Boston.
lew Screen in Loew Theaters
ioUowing installations have been made
; to be made in theaters by the Glif-
Corp., who are distributing a new
said to eliminate distortion and eye
Loew's entire circuit ; Keith's chain,
stallation at the Riverside ; The Pal-
'ashington, D. C. ; Bijou, Brooklyn ;
rt, Brooklyn ; Plaza, New York ; De
Utica; Castro's Theaters, Havana,
Francisco de Romeiiico, Bogota, Co-
3o, Texas — Lyric, Butler, being
Worth, Texas — Toll Teeter is
g two.
■, Mich. — Charles Garfield, Or-
i building Globe, 1,200.
orsville. 111.— E. B. Range and
Adams to build. 1,000.
leston. 111. — Dominick Fre-
:hain, $35,000 on $15,000 site.
I
iliigs, Mont.— E. C. O'Keefe,
aT Regent. $100,000.
i
1 imin B. Hampton has added
e Blasco-Ibanez to the list of
authors whose works he will
. The latest Hampton feat-
he Dwelling Place of Light,"
;n completed and work will
lortly on "The Money Chang-
' Upton Sinclair.
^ irren Kerrigan has started on
•l: production for Hodkinson.
Jmpletes the series of ten feat-
JJitracted for. Kerrigan has no
" plans for the future.
Cinema Press
{Continued from Page 1)
standing that no charge was to be
made for biographies used.
The Natl. Asso. was, it is under-
stood, to secure a royalty on each
of the Blue Books sold. But as soon
as it was heard that the Press Asso.
was working on "publicity" Elliott
said that he asked for a halt of the
operations of the Cinema Press,
awaiting the action of the committee
of the Natl. Asso. which had this
matter in hand. This, meeting has
been held up owing to the absence
of John Flinn of Famous Players,
who is on a trip.
When asked regarding the situa-
tion, Henry O. Falk, counsel of the
Cinema Press Asso., said:
"There has been no dissension be-
tween this organization and any of
its endorsers or sponsors. Between
the National Association, the Adver-
tisers' Association, the Directors' As-
sociation and the Exhibitors' Asso-
ciation as regards their attitude to-
ward the Cinema Press there is noth-
ing but perfect accord and the friend-
liest of feeling.
"The reported snag is nothing
more than a pending change of pol-
icy and of operation suggested by
some of the leading advertising men
in the industry Until this new plan
is submitted to and O.K.ed by the
Nat'l Asso. and the Associated Ad-
vertisers, the Cinema Press prefers
to defer further work or outline its
future policies.
"The Cinema Press has spent con-
siderable time, energy and money
and will see its work through to a
successful conclusion. It is anxious
to work in harmony with the lead-
ing elements of the industry and for
this reason it has consented to re-
vise its plan in deference to the
wishes, of the controlling factors in
the motion picture industry."
Use Mecca Building Stairs
For the first time in many moons
the stairs of the Mecca Building, 1600
Broadway, are receiving a polishing,
due to the elevator runners' strike.
The walking system makes for
speed but not exactly for comfort;
for the lifters were slow but steady.
At the Godfrey Building, film people
still retained their customary com-
forts yesterday, as did those at the
Leavitt 'Building.
Mack Wright has finishe'd "Circum-
stantial Evidence," with Hoot Gibson.
While waiting for his next feature,
Philip Rosen, Universal director, who
has just finished "The Path She
Chose" with Anne Cornwall, will di-
rect a two-reel drama, "'Neath Pur-
ple Skies."
i 2.00 PEP HOUR BY DAY
Coast Brevities
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Production on two
western pictures has started at Uni-
versal City. The first is "The Bron-
cho Kid," b yArthur Henry Gooden.
starring Hoot Gibson and directed
by Mack Wright. Yvette Mitchell is
playing opposite Hoot. The second
IS "'Neath Purple Skies," featuring
Leonard Clapham and Magda Lane
and directed by Philip Rosen.
Philip Hurn, who furnished the
continuity for Lyons and Moran's
first Universal comedy feature, "Ev-
erything But the Truth," is now en-
gaged in scenarioizing "La La Lu-
cille," the recent New York musical
comedy hit, which these stars will
use as their next vehicle.
Rex Ingram, who is to direct
"Hearts Are Trumps," the third Dru-
ry Lane melodrama to be filmed by
Screen Classics, Inc., is in San Fran-
cisco to look over several locations
which he expects to- use in this new
production.
Eugene O'Brien, accompanied by
his director. Bob Ellis, left Los An-
geles for New York Thursday, hav-
ing finished his latest Selznick pic-
ture, 'The Figurehead."
John Lynch, the author of "The
Figurehead," and chief of the sce-
nario staff of Selznick, has arrived in
Los Angeles accompanied by Larry
Trimble, who will direct Olive Thom-
as in her next picture.
Henry Kolker will direct the next
production for the National Picture
Theaters, "The Palace of Darkened
Windows."
Announcement is made of the en-
largement of the film laboratories
of the Thomas H. Ince Studios in
Culver City.
Lewis Stone has been signed by
Thos. H. Ince for the principal role
m "Beau Revel," the first of a series
of specials by Louis Joseph Vance,
scheduled for early production at the
Ince Studios on the West Coast.
Agnes Christine Johnston, whirl-
wmd scenarioist of the Thos H. Ince
Studios, has decided upon New York
as the "location" of her marriage to
..Frank Dazie some time in June.
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John Blackwood, Thos. H. Ince's
scenario editor, returned to the stu-
dios this week after six days on the
sick list.
Production of "The Red Lane"
was begun at Universal City to-day
under the direction of Lynn Reyn-
olds. Frank Mayo is starring in this
story which is from the pen of Hol-
man Day. In the cast are Jean Her-
sholt, Lillian Rich, James L. Mason,
James O'Neill, Karl Formes, Paul
VVeigel, Frank Thorne and Harry
Lamont.
Allan Hollubar expects to start
shooting in about ten days. His pic-
ture will be produced at the Holly-
wood Studios, Inc.
Sol Lesser has completed his An-
nette Kellerman production.. He
states the feature cost him $250,000
and looks it.
Frank Grandon has been engaged
as director by the Brentwood. He
will start production of "Little
Widow" shortly. Zazu Pitts will
play the lead.
GAUSMAN.
lures
NCW VOBK
Sir:
The San Francisco Bul-
letin says:
"Partners Of the Night"
is one of the most fasci-
nating photoplays of the
year."
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House Changes
Houses Purchased
Crisfield, Md. — Ward and Sterling
bought Opera House from M. H.
Douglas.
Cleveland, O,— J. Stein, Palace,
bought Columbia from Sara Bullock.
Valparaiso, Ind. — George Monahan
bought Fred Perry's interests.
New Bedford, Mass. — Gordon in-
terests will build on Parker House
site.
Goldboro, N. C— Diamond The-
ater Co. to build.
Albuquerque, N. M. — Guido and
George P.-ipinr bought the Pastime
from Louis Puccini.
Winchendon, Mass. — Paul Ray-
mond bought Charles Carter's inter-
ests in Monadnock.
Shawnee, Okla. — Jones and Com-
mack. Cozy, bought Savoy from H.
T. Douglas.
Sulpher, Okla. — C. M. Earlebough
bought Ramona from Mr. and Mrs.
Hahn.
Aladill, Okla. — Lee Carter bought
Majestic from Mrs. Edgar Smith.
Van Alstyne, Texas— W. R. Hol-
combe bought Lyric.
Goldwaithe, Texas — H. M. Brown
bought house from T. H. Rahl.
Sweetwater, Texas — Harold Robb
and Ed Rowley chain bought two
houses.
Fort Morgan, Colo. — Foss Yenne
bought Cover from C. A. Pierce.
Sterling, Colo. — C. C. Perry and
N. G. Brewer bought Lyric from
Thomas Bucy.
San Francisco, Cal. — Ei Rosenthal
bought Washington Square from O.
Attkisson and L. B. Lahm Bros.
San Francisco, Cal. — Archibald, Jr.,
bought Cory.
San Francisco, Cal. — M. Klein and
J. Richards bought Majestic from J.
W. Morris.
San Francisco, Cal. — Wm. Berlin
bought Regent from J. Shaw.
Burlingame, Cal. — Ellis Arkush
bought Garden from Mr. Archibald.
House Improvements
Milwaukee, Wis. — Paris, A. E. Ehl-
ers, reopened after being remodeled.
Homestead, Pa. — Grand, John
Stahl, chain of five here, to be en-
larged.
Shepard Recovers
Harry J. Shepard of W. H. Prod
has recovered from a prolonged ill-
ness.
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tion, however, I will cable Berlin to
ascertain just what the situation is."
David P. Howells, whose interests
in the European territory have been
expanding rapidly recently, said in
part:
"News of the movement in Ger-
many to nationalize all their moving
picture houses for the purpose of
barring foreign productions came as
a great surprise.
"It would seem that after practi-
cally six years of isolation from the
rest of the world, the first attempt
to be made by Germany would be to
try and regain a friendly position.
This, 1 am sure, was the hope of the
Germans I met in Berlin and Vienna
last summer.
"The inevitable reaction in all
countries would be to widen the gulf
between them and Germany. The
Germans themselves would be the
greater sufferers. No American pro-
ducing company has made any pic-
tures or is now making pictures on
the basis of receiving any revenue
whatever from Germany. They have
not received any during our era of
greatest prosperity and advancement,
and can probably continue the pros-
perity without this revenue.
"If it is true that Germany has na-
tionalized her moving picture houses
for this purpose, it is inspired b^ a
group of moving picture people
whose sole purpose is selfish. I don't
believe the German people would
stand for such an imposition when
they awake to a realization of its ef-
fect."
Inter-Ocean stated that Paul H.
Cromelin, president of the corpora-
tion, is expected to be in Berlin very
shortlj' and in view of that no state-
ment was made as to the company's
opinion in the matter.
Commission Govt, at "U" City
A commission form of government
has been adopted for Universal City,
it was announced yesterday by R. H.
Cochrane, vice-president of the com-
pany, upon recenpt of a wire from
Carl Laemmle.
Henceforth it will be directed by a
commission of three men. They are
Isadore Bernstein, Sam Van Ronkel
and Louis E. Loeb. Carl Laemmle,
as head of the company, will hold
rank as Mayor of Universal City and
be an ex-officio member of the Com-
mission. In his absence the three
cornmissioners will be supreme.
The three Commissioners will be
known respectively as Productions
Manager, Studio Manager and Busi-
ness Manager. Bernstein, the new
productions manager, was the first
head of Universal City, seven years
ago. He recently has been manager
of productions for the National Film.
Loeb, the new business manager, un-
til recently was comptroller for Fa-
mous Players-Lasky.
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Features Reviewed
Viola Dana in DANGEROUS TO MEN
Screen Classics-Metro Page 3
Tom Mix in DESERT LOVE
Fox Page 5
Violet Heming in THE COST
Paramount- Artcraft Page 8
Harry Morey in THE FLAMING CLUE
Vitagraph Page 9
Maurice Tourneur's TREASURE ISLAND
Paramount-Artcraft Page 12
Tsuru Aoki in LOCKED LIPS
Universal Page 16
RIO GRANDE
Edwin Carewe Prod.-Pathe Page 17
Norma Talmadge in THE WOMAN GIVES
First National Page 20
William Russell in SLAM BANG JIM
American-Pathe Page 21
Vivian Rich in WOULD YOU FORGIVE
Fox Page 23
Short Reels Page 27
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
D. W. Griffith secures exclusive patent rights to "blue
effect" used in "Broken Blossoms."
Tuesday
Willard C. Patterson of Atlanta promises a show
down with producer-exhibitors who he says are try-
ing to drive independent exhibitors out of business.
Universal signs French and German authors to write
original stories.
Hayakawa Feature Film Co. formed.
Wednesday
Theater Owners Chamber of Commerce back of New
York State Exhibitors' League in fight for removal
of deposits.
Works of Max Reinhardt to be filmed in California.
Thursday
Famous Players annual report shows big increase over
1918. Total business over $27,000,000.
Goldwyn to produce 52 next year.
Nazimova renews contract with Metro.
Scandinavian representative of David Howells sees
growth of German films.
Friday
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers perfect scheme
for closer co-operation between film companies and
newspapers.
Isaac Wolper out of Mayflower. To produce inde-
pendently.
Theater Owners' Chamber of Commerce objects to use
of Loew's name on Metro productions.
Murray W. Garsson forms new company known as
Fine Arts Pictures, Inc., to produce features.
Saturday
Motion Picture Exhibitors of America to meet in Chi-
cago in June.
German Reichstag plans to stimulate home produc-
tion and bar out all but their own films.
Reelcraft rounds out distributing system. Has 30
exchanges.
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want everyone in the trade to know what
kind of a girl Mary Pickford is.
This generous, thoughtful acknow-
ledgement came from her without solicit-
ation. It answers the question of who
directed "Pollyanna".
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Starts Kid Stuff May Get This Over
Viola Dana in
"DANGEROUS TO MEN"
Screen Classics-Metro
DIRECTOR Not credited
AUTHOR. H. V. Esmond
SCENARIO BY A. P. Younger
CAMERAMAN John Arnold
AS A WHOLE Will prove boresome unless
accepted as very light comedy.
STORY Adapted from H. V. Esmond's "Eliza
Comes to Stay"; not original but has some
truly good comedy bits that register.
DIRECTION Has permitted several obvious
bits in beginning of picture that are dead
give-aways of what's to follow.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Not always sharp
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Interpretation of mannerisms of a mis-
chievous little girl get many laughs ; make-up
bad at times.
SUPPORT Milton Sills, James Barrows and
Helen Raymond do good work.
EXTERIORS Those of football game good
INTERIORS Masque ball scene quite a revelry
DETAIL Poorly written titles and a few minor
flaws.
CHARACTER OF STORY Young girl plans
joke on guardian she has never seen with'
complications following.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,700 feet
First of all you had better prepare yourself to take
this good naturedly, get all the fun you can out of it
and above all don't take it seriously, and the less seri-
ous you feel when you see it the better for all hands.
Because "Dangerous to Men" is not new to the screen,
and although it has been well produced, without the
performance of the star, who works hard throughout
the entire run, it would fall flat indeed.
Milton Sills as the unsuspecting guardian is not
shown wearing spectacles, whicb makes it all the more
remarkable that he should be so easily beguiled by his
mischievous young ward. At the outset Viola is
shown as quite a grown up young lady. In fact, too
grown for the surprise that they hand you when the
star arrives at her guardian's home a la Sis Hopkins.
The story is just one of those obvious things that
you just can't help knowing how it's going to turn out
once "he" and "she" meet. Just one look at them and
\ on can see the clutch followed by "The End." Never-
the less, Miss Dana, once she gets the freak make-up
ofif, plays the cute little kid with real enthusiasm and
her "cuttin' up" stunts will start them laughing, even
though they have begim to think the storv sort of
foolish.
A sort of prologue which isn't altogether necessary.
starts things oflf by having Viola left without a father
and placed under the guardianship of her father's
friend, Milton Sills. The shock of her father's death
and a letter from Sills requesting that she come to his
htimc, is followed by a fear that her new father may
lie a cranky old fellow. The thought suggests a way
out.
The letter indicates that Sills believes her to be a
child of twelve. So a child of twelve it is who arrives
at the Sills home with intent to tease, torment and
tantalize until the supposed old guardian can stand
it no longer and will send the "child" away. The sur-
prise is on Viola when she sees Sills. But she's a
good sport and keeps up the disguise for practicallv
the remainder of the picture.
However, in an effort to save both Sills and his
wealthy uncle from a scheming actress, Viola's real
age is discovered and of course Milton falls in love
with her. Prior to the discover}^ of Viola's age, the
effort to register comedy is so severe that for a time
the action borders on the burlesque, with the star, the
actress and Unkie generally "roughing" it.
Title Will Probably Attract In Addition To Star's Name
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Inasmuch as the star does very good work and her
name will count for getting a good many in, you will
probably not have any difficulty with "Dangerous to
Men." It would be wise, however, to insist that your
folks accept it as light comedy and not consider the
fact that the story is obvious and at times they stretch
it a point too far to get effect.
You can say that the star has quite a different part
compared with that of her last picture, "The Willow
Tree" in which she was a demure little maid of the
Orient. This time she's first a grown-up young lady
at school, then a child of twelve, from which she jumps
into the role of a vamp. Plenty of variety and they
may like it. You might try the following lines : "She
planned a joke on the guardian she had never seen.
But it was a boomerang. See how the joke turned
out in 'Dangerous to Men,' Viola Dana's latest Metro
production at the blank theater."
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Thrilling Stunts Put Weak Western Story Over
Tom Mix in
"DESERT LOVE"
Fox
DIRECTOR Jacques Jaccard
AUTHOR Jacques Jaccard
SCENARIO BY Jacques Jaccard
CAMERAMAN Frank Good
AS A WHOLE Gun-shooting melodrama with
rather slack story but building to thrilling'
stunt climax.
STORY Material is there but it isn't very well
developed and plot has one very illogical
twist.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very good night effects in
opening scenes.
CAMERA WORK Commendable with thrills
cleverly shot.
STAR Good as usual in role that demands
horsemanship and stunts.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Appropriate western stuff
INTERIORS Again the bar room and sher-
iff's office are main settings.
DETAIL Star wears two different pairs of
gloves in one sequence.
CHARACTER OF STORY Sheriff hunts down
men who killed his father, last one being the
villain who has carried off heroine.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5.000 feet
"Desert Love" provides Tox Mix with another gun-
shooting melodramatic vehicle that terminates in m
thrilling stunt climax. The picture manages to main-
tain interest throughout despite a lack of skilful story
development which evinces itself in a number of
places. It opens with a whrlwind fight between the
sheriff of a western town and his adherents agfainst
a group of murderous I)an(Iits. Tom appears as the
sheriff and dies fighting, l)ut heforeTie passes out he
leaves a list of the I)an(lits wlio were responsible for
his death.
The main story action starts when the sheriff's son,
grown to manhood, goes gunning for the twenty-odd
villains after he has been made sheriff. There isn't
much made of this part of the story, though it offers
many dramatic if conventional opportunities. They
narrow the action down to the son of the bandit lead-
er, who has betrayed the love of the younger daugh-
ter of Tom's foster-father, a ranchman, and the fight-
ing sheriff.
The i)lot takes a very illogical twist when the father
overhears the conversation between his daughters con-
cerning the betrayal. Father picks out the older girl,
the one Tom is engaged to, as the guilty party, when
all the preceding action indicated very plainly that it
was the younger sister. He goes in town to tell Tom
and Tom sends him back to the ranch with the guilty
man and a priest. A hasty marriage is consummated
between the villain and Tom's girl, she keeping quiet
because of her sister.
Then Tom learns the truth and a wild chase ensues
to where the villain has taken his unwilling bride.
This place proves to be a bandit's hangout and the
final sequence introduces a lot of thrilling stunts be-
fore Tom succeeds in rescuing the girl. Of these his
swing across a canyon on his rope, his fall from the
window of an old mining shaft, and his climb up the
side stand out as the most sensational.
Tom Mix rides with his usual skill and goes througli
his stunts with apparent ease. Francelia Billington.
Eva Novak, I^ester Cuneo. Charles K. French and
Jack Curtis handle the other princopal roles ade-
quately.
Will Register Well with Lovers of Western Melodrama
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Despite certain faults in the story and Jaccard's
evident failure to take advantage as scenarist of the
material he provided himself as author, "Desert Love"
has enough action and stunts in it to get it safely over
with the Mix fans and, in fact, all those who delight
in western melodramas. The weak places in the mid-
dle are quite put to route by the thrilling character of
the finish and it is likely that everyone will leave the
theater feeling well satisfied.
Give Mix all that it due such a daredevil star and
concentrate on the stunt stuff in your advertising and
exploitation. Relate the thrills mentioned above and
let them know that there is hard riding and shooting
galore in the five reels. The story' offers you a good
advertising angle that can be summed up in this catch
line, "He had taken an oath to 'get' every man respon-
sible for his father's death, and the last man, he dis-
covered, was loved by the girl he loved ! What was
the outcome?"
Ohe Augustus Thomas Sensational
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Edwin Carew^e Productions Inc. presents
Rio Grande
Personally directed b^^Ed^^m^
Half Mexican, half American, at first the
Mexican blood prevailed and she hated the
Gringos.
Then the American blood asserted itself
and she came to love, not all, but one —
Gringo.
But v/hat a struggle vv^ith self; what
struggles with her friends and neighbors,
all Mexicans; what changing first to one
side and then the other!
And then finally the stirring raid upon the
American settlement, in which she at last
found herself I
A picture that will go big everywhere.
Why shouldn't it? It has everything.
Pathe'
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Sunday, April 18, 1920
Not up to the Paramount -Artcraft Standard
Violet Heming in
"THE COST"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Harley Knoles
AUTHOR David Graham Phillips
SCENARIO BY Clara S. Beranger
CAMERAMAN Philip Hatkin
AS A WHOLE Impossible situations conven-
iently arranged and played by characters that
fail to gain the sympathy expected by the
author.
STORY Episodic in nature; airs the domestic
troubles of the "marry in haste and repent at
leisure" type.
DIRECTION Might have employed more dis-
cretion in handling of convenient bits in story.
PHOTGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Sincere but failed to impress in emo-
tional parts.
SUPPORT Ralph Kellard didn't appear half as
bad as the titles made him; others satisfy.
EXTERIORS Suit requirements
INTERIORS Some large sets
DETAIL A few sequences would stand explain-
ing; titles too wordy.
CHARACTER OF STORY Tolerant wife who
suffers much and forgives all for man she
loves.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,447 feet
This is another case of the production being ade-
quate but the story just an excuse for a picture. The
director has provided some splendid sets and has main-
tained the usual j^roduction standards fairly well.
The players, however, have not been well handled.
For the most part they play along in a monotonous
vein, seldom varying the force of their action and giv-
ing the impression that they lack the interest in their
parts necessary to put them over.
Miss Heming is sincere in her portrayal of the wife
who is faithful to the last, hut her emotional moments
never compel nor create the feeling of sympathy that
the author intended for his heroine. Ralph Kellard
as the faithless husband, depends mainly on facial ex-
pression to register his feelings, and in doing so as-
sumes a splendid disguise, but otherwise doesn't get
over his intention.
As the whole, "The Cost" is below the general
standard of Paramount-Artcraft output and the only
thing that will get it by is Miss Heming's popularity
and a fairly attractive title. There are several conven-
ient bits which might have appeared less "planted"
if handled a little more judiciously. For instance, the
wife while attending a musicale looks through a win-
dow and sees her husband making love to another
woman on the opposite side of the court. This bit is
worked so automatically that it can't be accepted as
mere coincidence.
Pauline Gardner marries Jack Dumont against her
l)arent's wishes and despite the fact that she knows
his weakness for high life. They establish a home in
New York, l)ut Pauline soon becomes a "neglected
wife" and finally leaves her husband after seeing him
in company with another woman. Later they take uj)
life together again, but Pauline leaves him a second
time when she discovers that the pearls she thought
were intended for her were really a birthday gift for
Leonora F'anshaw, a married woman and friend of
Pauline's.
Leonoras husband, also a friend of Jack's, after dis-
covering the intimacy between Jack and his wife,
plans the Litter's ruin in Wall St. The shock is too
great for Dumont, who becomes critically ill. Once
more the faithful wife returns to faithless husband,
whom she helps to regain his losses. But the strain
prove too severe and Dumont dies. This leaves Pau-
line free to marry Hampden Scarborough, a professor
she met while at school, and who later becomes Gov-
ernor.
Use Star's Name and Title But Say Little Otherwise
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Despite the fact that "The Cost" does not live up to
expectations, nor the average output from the F"amous
Players organization, you may get away with it. You
are likely to hear comment on the story end of it, but
for the most part the production quality is average
and if your folks like the star they will possibly over-
look some of the faults of the picture.
In announcing the production say that it is an adap-
tation of David Graham Phillips' novel based on the
theory that "for every mistake in life you pay the cost"
and in the picturization of the novel the producers
have adhered religiously to the theory by having the
heroine pay, and pay because she married a man who
was unworthy and Avho lier parents opposed.
Sunday, April 18, 1920
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Detective-Counterfeiter Melodrama With Much Interesting Detail
Harry Morey in
"THE FLAMING CLUE"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Edwin L. Hollywood
AUTHOR Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey
SCENARIO BY...... William B. Courtney
CAMARAMAN R. G. Stewart
AS A WHOLE Detective-counterfeiter picture
with interesting detail and sustaining plot.
STORY Incredible but ingenious and well
developed; climax could have been handled
more effectively.
DIRECTION Satisfactory except for fact
that action's tempo never varies.
PHOTOGRAPHY ! . . .Average
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Gives very good impression in role of
detective.
SUPPORT ,. Average
EXTERIORS Very plain country stuff
INTERIORS Fulfill story demands
Detail Many little trick effects employed that
enhance entertainment value.
CHARACTER OF STORY Detective traces
down counterfeiters and wins love of girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. .. .About 4,458 feet
"The Flaming Clue" is a detective-counterfeiter
melodrama possessed of a fairly sustaining plot and
considerable very interesting production details.
While the story transcends the limits of probability at
times, it is ingeniously contrived and always man-
agest to hold the interest despite the fact that its con-
clusion is quite obvious right after the introductory
scenes. An error of omission is the director's evi-
dent disregard for action tempo. The climax of "The
Flaming Clue" could have been made much more ex-
citing had the tempo been speeded up. Instead all
the scenes from beginning to end hardly ever vary in
movement.
Harry Morey appears as Ralph Cornell, secret serv-
ice agent, commissioned to run down a counterfeiting
band that operates in a hidden cellar in the old house
of the widow Quail. He secures board from Mrs.
Quail, posing as a naturalist, and immediately arouses
the suspicions of Aaron Prine, head of the counter-
feiters. The story centers down to a battle of wits
between Cornell and Prine and the tricks they play
on each other are responsible for much of the picture's
interest.
Ultimately Cornell discovers the old cellar and the
counterfeiting apparatus and sends for his men who
are waiting in the next town. They attempt to work
up a lot of suspense in this climax sequence by flash-
ing the motor car carrying the men on its way and
then cutting to the counterfeiting gang and Cornell,
who has held them up single-handed. But they don't
get much out of these scenes for the reason above
mentioned.
Of course Prine and his men are arrested and Cor-
nell clears himself before Mrs. Quail's daughter, Betty,
and wins her love. The romantic element is somewhat
weak and the old twist of the villain misrepresenting
the detective in the girl's eyes is rather clumsily in-
troduced.
Howevei:, the battle between Cornell and Prine is
always itneresting. Cornell emplo\ s various unusual
devices of the detective to assist him in getting evi-
dence and the working of these is quite fascinating,
as is also the manner in which Prine enlists various
other tricks to combat Cornell's.
Morey ,is a rugged detective and plays with a con-
viction that makes his charactei^ization very pleasing.
Lucy Fox is the girl, Sidney Dalbrook the villain,
while others are Eleanor Barry, Jack McLean, Frank
Evans, Robert Milash, Robert Gaillord and Bernard
Siegel.
Sixteen
of these comedies have already been released. Each
one of them has played to critical audiences in the
country's best photoplay houses. Every one of the
sixteen
HALL ROOM BOYS COMEDIES
with NEELEY EDWARDS and HUGH FAY
so far shown has met with instantaneous favor.
YOU taking advantage of their popularity?
Are
JACK & HARRY COHN
PROD U CERS
1600 BROADWAY NEW YORK
NEELEY EDWARDS
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Should Please Star's Admirers and Be of Average Interest to All
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Harry Morey in
"THE FLAMING CLUE"
Vitagraph
If Harry Morey is a favorite with your people you
can depend on "The Flaming- Clue" offering ver}
pleasing entertainment, for it presents him in a very
congenial role and one in which he appears thorough-
ly at home. Other audiences will (loul)tless find their
interest well awakened by the details of the produc-
tion, so it may safely be said that it will appeal ti^
most everyone.
Detective stories are welcome on the screen and so
bring out this angle in your advertising with such
catchlines as, "A charred piece of a twenty-dollar bill
fell at his feet. It was counterfeit! But there was
only one house in the neighborhood and he knew—
l)Ut could he be wrong?" "The Secret Service on the
trail of the counterfeiters ! See this excitingf picture of
a fascinating battle of wits."
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Here is the answer-
— to the widespread demand for short subjects. The
public is crying for comedies, westerns and screen
novelties.
Here are four big series which will hit the nail on
the head— pictures which will positively sell to every
live-wire exhibitor.
Rapid-fire action —
Resistless comedy —
Grouch chasers —
Money makers —
They are for sale to state rights buyers only. Much
territory has already been sold. Don't lose the
chance to cinch yours. Book the entire series.
"POLLY MORAN"
IN 26— TWO-REEL
COMEDIES
^'GRACE CUNARD"
IN 26— TWO-REEL
WESTERNS
WILL ROGEl^S'
"ILLITERATE
DIGEST"
ISSUED WEEKLY
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"SMILING BILL"
JONES
IN 26— ONE-REEL
COMEDIES
For territory wire
MARION H. KOHN PRODUCTIONS
JOE BRANDT, Gen. Rep.
1600 BROADWAY
NEW YORK
J
eraldine
Farrar
First of the -
stars to be<^in
productionjor
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Colorful Production Furnished Stevenson^s Classic Pirate Tale
Maurice Tourneur's
"TREASURE ISLAND"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR ^. Maurice Tourneur
AUTHOR Robert Louis Stevenson
SCENARIO BY Stephen Fox
CAMARAMAN Rene Guissart
AS A WHOLE Colorful adventure story that
will interest the many it will draw,
STORY Generally follows lines of book though
a few unnecessary changes will be marked
by "Treasure Island" fans.
DIRECTION Good in body of picture but intro-
ductory sequence is too long and rather tire-
some.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Artistic with fine effects
CAMARA WORK Very good
LEADING PLAYERS Shirley Mason, Lon
Chaney and Charles Ogle have parts that will
provoke much favorable comment.
SUPPORT Well chosen with a lot of good
pirate types.
EXTERIORS Colorful sea and deck shots
INTERIORS Full of proper atmosphere
DETAIL Noteworthy
CHARACTER OF STORY Pirate tale concern-
ing search and battle for buried treasure.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,134 feet
"Treasure Island" is a fine picture and one which
will probably stand with the unusual money-makers
of the season for sundry and obvious reasons, chief of
which is the fact that it is an adaptation of Robert
Louis Stevenson's pirate tale that is known the world
over. While it is very likely that those who know the
book thoroughly will take objection to some unneces-
sary changes, such as making Jim Hawkins a stowa-
way on the adventure ship and not an invited member
of the party, and while the first reel of the offering is
exceedingly slow to the point of tedium, the actual
•body of the picture is actionful, colorful and almost
thrilling enough to thoroughly satisfy the demands of
the hypercritical.
"Treasure Island" afforded material that was to
Maurice Tourneurs quite comprehensive eye, as mince
pie to the small boy. In staging the various nefarious
activities of the villainous pirate crew aboard ship and
their battles with Dr. Livesey's party on Treasure
Island he has done fascinating work. Innumerable
fine pirate types, headed by those two sterling char-
acter actors, Lon Chaney and Charles Ogle, add the
finishing touch of Stevenson atmosphere. The loca-
tions selected are always atmospheric and the ship-
board settings fairly smell of the salt sea and the
sailors' rum.
The tale itself is sparse in features of importance
and too well known to set down here in detail which
would lose value in the process. Suffice it to say that
the trip for the hidden treasure during which it is re-
vealed by Jim Hawkins that the crew is none other
than an old pirate band, their landing on Treasure
Island and the miniature warfare waged between the
pirates and Livesey, Trelawney and Jim to see which
side shall carry away the coveted treasure are se-
quences fraught with excitements and thrills for young
and old.
Indeed there is just as much gun-play and cut-throat
villainy to be found in "Treasure Island" as there is
in a murderous western melodrama. It's a real, thrill-
ing pirate tale, is "Treasure Island," and one which
happily came to the screen under the guidance of a
man capable of realizing on the artistic opportunities
presented by the story as well as its many blood-
curdling moments.
Shirley Mason is seen as Jim Hawkins and some
may. discover her femininity cropping out at awk-
ward times. Besides Ogle and Chaney a larg'e sup-
porting cast includes Harry Holden, Bull Montana,
Charles Hill Mailes, Sydney Dean, Joseph Singleton,
Wilton Taylor, Al Filson and Josie Melville.
Much Handed You Here To Make This A Big B. O. Attraction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You ought to be' able to make a big success out of
"Treasure Island," particularly if your theater is reg-
ularly patronized by the same people. A special bid to
the literary element of your community, another to
the children and their parents and concentration on
the author's name and the thrilling tale he penned in
"Treasure Island" should result in filled houses at
every showing of the picture.
You've really got a box office asset in the title and
author — a very big one. There's hardly a person that
won't stop and consider the title when he sees it in
print. And once attention is drawn in this fashion
all you need to do is to hold it through intelligently
prepared advertising and exploitation schemes.
Mention Maurice Tourneur. Photoplay goers will
realize the possibilities of the story in his hands. Give
Shirley Mason some prominence together with Lon
Chaney and Charles Ogle. Chaney wears two won-
derful make-ups and Ogle will have them guessing as
to what he did to make himself the realistically one-
legged Long John Silver.
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LOUISE GLAUM
By C. Gardner Sullivan
in.
Directed by Fred Niblo
Dial Film G)mpany presents
MITCHELL LEWIS
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When we tell yon that we would be pleased to dis*
cover ten pictures made by independent producers
with the power and quality of " King Spruce " you
have a much better estimate of its strength than if
we merely told you how big a picture we considered
it to be. First run exhibitors have sensed this, too,
and ''King Spruce " is booking the big theatres.
Holman F. Day's Isiggest and best known novel is J!
(Story of real people — it throbs with life and vitality;
It has the healthy, fresh scents of the great forests ii|
its photography and it stars in Mitchell Lewis a mightj
fine^-sincere' actor that many of you exhibitors hav(
accidentally under-rated. Prints of "King Spruce'
are in all branches for pre-release now.
¥.W. HODKINSON CORPORATION
527 Fifth Avenue. New York Gty
Distributing^ through PATHE E^chnngcjncorporated
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^Jhe Harvest M<
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From the celebrated play by AUGUSTUS THOMAS
Directed by J. Searle Dawley
Fine, clean, wholesome love stories
never die. As a play "The Harvest
Moon " was one that" drew always the
best patronage in many cities and al-
ways commanded audiences of women
and girls. As a picture it contains
sympathy, sweetness and a warm,
strong appeal to the human heart.
W.W. HODKINSON
Gibraltar Pictures inaugurate a new
producing trade name with a produc*
tion of beauty, power and distinction.
"The Harvest Moon" and Doris
Kenyon are certain to receive a
welcome of liking and enthusiasm
in the nation's largest and best
theatres.
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Tsuni Aoki In Feature Slightly Above Average Merit
Tsuru Aoki in
"LOCKED LIPS"
Universal
DIRECTOR ...William C. Dowlan
AUTHOR Clifford Howard
SCENARIO BY Violet Clark
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE A trifle slow-moving but fairly
good twist at end and island atmosphere will
get it over
STORY Serves as suitable vehicle for star
DIRECTION Might have handled players to
better advantage but is generally good.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
, LIGHTINGS Usually clear
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Lacks force in dramatic moments but
satisfies in role of "Lotus Blossom."
SUPPORT Stanhope Wheatcroft is first class
cad; Madga Lane and an unnamed Jap com-
plete the cast.
EXTERIORS Some very pretty island shots
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Nothing very wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Japanese girl mar-
ries white man who finally deserts her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,600 feet
"Locked Lips" is not strictly oriental but has
enough to flavor it sufficiently to satisfy admirers of
the island race. The title does not impart anything
to indicate the nature of the picture but you have the
star's name which will suffice. Tsuru Aoki plays the
part of the Japanese orphan girl who is teaching na-
tive children on the island of Hilo. She works pleas-
ingly but a little more force in the dramatic moments
contained in the role would improve her performance
considerably.
The dominant motive of the story is the honor
of the Japanese race, and the director has stuck
to the idea throughout by having the little
maid suffer much at the hands of an unscrupulous
white man who accepts her kindness when he is down
and out and finally marries her, although he does not
love her, then manoeuvers things to make it appear
that he has been drowned. The story contains sev-
eral very convenient and planted bits but the director
has secured a pleasant island atmosphere and a fairly
originl twist at the end which may suffice to cover up
other shortcomings.
Harvey Stanwood, believing he has killed a man
during a poker row, escapes, and the opening scenes
show him on the island of Hilo, near Hawaii, where
he enters the cottage of Lotus Blossom, a teacher in
the island school. Lotus returns to find the wanderer
in her home. He tells the story of a shipwreck and
accepts the hospitality of the Japanese girl, who gives
him food, clothing and shelter.
Mistaking loneliness for love, Lotus agrees to marry
the white man, but it isn't long before he tires of his
ahiiond-eyed bride and after robbing her departs, say-
ing he will return when he gets good and ready. There
comes to the island Komo, an artist and one of her
own kind, who falls in love with her. But she is
faithful and tells him why she cannot accept his love.
Later, believing Stanwood dead, Lotus goes to San
Francisco to find Komo, and they are very happy.
Lotus becomes companion to a married woman whose
husband turns out to be none other than Stanwood.
Once more Lotus is unhappy, but for the sake of the
wife and baby her lips are locked and she sends Komo
a note that she will see him no more.
Stanwood, fearing that Lotus may tell his wife of
their relations, puts poison into the incense which the
oriental girl uses and watches by the door as she pre-
pares to inhale the flames. At this moment, how-
ever, Komo arrives to demand an explanation of the
note. During a scufifle with Stanwood, Lotus opens
the door of her room and Stanwood tumbles in and
locks the door for protection while Komo and Lotus
remain in the other room. Stanwood is killed by the
fumes he had intended for Lotus.
Appeal To Those Who Like This Sort Of Stuff
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is a fairly good progfram attraction and while serve to attract if properly worked up by catchlines.
it has its bad spots, the locations used for the action
are pleasing to look at and the idea of a sort of semi-
oriental atmosphere will attract especially those who
admire this environment. Also the climax right at
the end is well handled and will make them feel kindly
toward it at the close, at any rate. The title may
You could use: "Although she had been betrayed
by the man she married, she suffered and was silent
in order that another's life and happiness would not
be ruined. See Tsuru Aoki's sacrifice in 'Locked Lips'
at the theater."
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Actionful Melodrama Laid on American - Mexican Border
"RIO GRANDE"
Edwin Carewe Prod. — Pathe
DIRECTOR Edwin Carewe
AUTHOR Augustus Thomas
SCENARIO BY. . .Madge Tyrone and Edwin Carewe
CAMERAMAN Robert Kurrle
AS A WHOLE American-Mexican melodrama
with much action.
STORY Not as skilfully wrought as much of
Thomas' work and burdened with long anti-
climax sequence.
DIRECTION Very good
PHOTOGRAPHY Commendable
LIGHTINGS ^ EfTective
CAMERA WORK Commendable
LEADING PLAYERS Rosemary Theby and
Allan Sears appear in leading roles ; former
inclined to over-act.
SUPPORT Good
EXTERIORS Fine Rio Grande stuff lends
splendid atmosphere.
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of Mexi-
can heroine and American hero with misun-
derstandings caused by former's intense na-
tionalism.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,616 feet
You can hardly help getting the impression in view-
ing "Rio Grande" that Augustus Thomas, the play-
wright, permitted his Americanism to occupy first
place in his mind over his dramatic instinct when he
fashioned this melodrama. It deals with affairs on
the banks of the river that separates the United States
from Mexico and the Mexicans learn, before the plot
has spun itself, that Americans have nothing but good
intentions toward them and that they will fight to
prove it.
As for the melodrama itself it is not nearly so skil-
fully wrought as Mr. Thomas' earlier plays. It has
;iction galore and a creditable share of wholesale
shooting, but its plot essentials are not calculated to
arouse a full measure f)f good, old-fashioned melodra-
matic suspense, such as is to be found, for instance,
in "Arizona."
The story deals with the romance of Maria Inez,
a Mexican bred, terribly tempestuous young lady, and
Danny O'Neil, an American deputy sheriff. Maria has
been brought up by her father, a revolutionist, to hate
the "gringo," and hate she does until one day, fleeing,
across the river from her father's enemies, she meets
Danny.
She invites him to a dance at her father's hacienda.
Don Jose, another revolutionist, in love with Maria,
has made him captive but Maria aids in his escape.
Later she learns that her father has been wounded
and captured by the Americans in an attempt to smug-
gle arms across the border. Believing Danny respon-
sible, her love again turns to hate and she leads her
troops across the border in an attack on Danny's town.
The Mexicans are routed, Danny is proven innocent
and Maria learns from her father's dying lips that
Danny's foster mother is her mother in fact.
Here is the proper ending of the story, but they go
and tack on a long anti-climax sequence showing
Maria doing penance for her misdeeds against Amer-
ica by teaching Mexican school children to love their
neighbors. After this the long-awaited clinch arrives.
Rosemary Theby enacts the role of Maria and with
great care brings out the warm Latin temperament
that it demands. She is sometimes inclined to overdo
this angle of the character and some of her emotional
outbursts have an opposite effect than desired. Allan
Sears is the Irish deputy sheriff", while others are
Hector Sarno, Adele Farrington, Arthur Carew, Harry
Duffield. Georgie Stone and Peaches Jackson.
Should Prove a Good Drawing Card and Will Satisfy
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While "Rio Grande" is not the big thing one would
expect from such an author as Augustus Thomas, it is
nevertheless an averagely thrilling melodrama, made
something out of the ordinary because of its location
and the real atmosphere that pervades the border
scenes. Carewe and his company took all their stuff
right down on the border and these real scenes, partic-
ularly those showing- the river, serve to create an at-
mosphere different from that found in the majority of
"westerns."
It is likely that, properly advertised, "Rio Grande"
will pull the crowds in greater number than the aver-
age feature. The author's name and the peculiar fas-
cination of the title of the picture will account for this.
And the entertainment to be found in its reels, while
not perfect and, indeed, with a number of scenes that
hardly register their intended drama, will send your
audiences away at least comfortably satisfied. Rose-
mary Theby is the best known and most prominent in
the cast. If you want someone to feature, give her a
plaw
4^ W^'
Ho"w mucn loyalty does a woman 0"we to a
nusDand who is insanely and unjustifiably
Should sne hear nis insinuations with patient
calm, and surfer nis orutal rages in su omission?
Or snoula sne say, 'Enougn or tnis! 1 here
lies your Avay and here lies mine. Happiness
awaits me just around the corner and he is not
jealous. 1 ou have thrown me into his arms.
A. arama or rire and reeling, heautiTully
produced.
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More Like This Will Help Neither Star Nor Producer
Norma Talmadge in
"THE WOMAN GIVES"
First National
DIRECTOR Roy Neill
AUTHOR Owen Johnson
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN David Abel
AS A WHOLE Gives the star all the opportun-
ity in the world but exaggerated emphasis to
prove the title make it unbelievable.
STORY Improbable situations; interest lags at
various points.
DIRECTION Ordinary for the most part
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Frequently too strong on faces
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Gives far from her usual pleasing per-
formance.
SUPPORT Edmund Lowe and John Halliday
equally prominent.
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Titles ungrammatical, poorly con-
structed, weird and too many dashes used.
CHARACTER OF STORY Aims to prove its
title.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,923 feet
There is little doubt but that "The Woman Gives"
if you are willing to accept the facts as put forth in
the latest Norma Talmadge production. Nothing has
been left undone to prove that the star is the "giving'^
type of woman and contrasting her with Lucille Lee
Stewart as the "taking" kind.
However, one's imagination must be given un-
bounded limits and the strength of possibility reached
far beyond its usual latitude to accept the actions of
Inga Sonderson, who gives and gives, and then some
more. The main trouble and failure to appreciate the
extreme gratitude displayed by Inga is probably due
to the fact that the benefits she has received and for
which she tries to repay her benefactor, are not made
clear enough or big enough by actual pictures to make
the audience appreciate her efforts to save the man
who had done so much for her. What this benefactori>
has done is told by means of titles. And many of'
these titles are of the Laura Jean Libby kind. Many
are ungrammatical. All of them use dashes to give a
choppy, dramatic effect, and many of them fail. The
qualit}' of production is first rate and a well selected
cast furnishes adequate support for the star.
inga Sonderson, artist's model, and her sweetheart,
Robert Milton, an artist, have attained success mainly
through the influence of Daniel Garford, an artist of
international fame and representative of all the better
things, and above all a gentleman. He is also deeply
in love with his wife, so naturally he is greatly shocked
and grieved to return home and find her in the arms
of another man.
His grief turns to despondency and Garford drifts
from bad to worse, bereft of friends and money. He
comes to the building in which Inga has her studio
and wanders into her apartment where a Christmas
part}^ is in progress. Weakened by dissipation and
lack of care, he falls exhausted and lapses into uncon-
sciousness. In gratitude Inga offers to keep him in
her home and care for him.
This arouses jealously in Rol)ert and he accuses
Inga of having peculiar views on morals, — or some-
thing to that effect. The engagement is broken off
while Inga continues her role as saviour, which leads
even into the opium dens of the underworld. But
eventually Garford regains his former prestige and
probably continuing the gratitude idea, for there is no
indication of love, he asks Inga to marry him. But
Inga is not through her saving stunts yet. Bob, be-
lieving her engaged to the artist, is broken hearted
and preparing to go "he doesn't know where." So
naturally Inga goes back to him.
Better Be Sure Of Yourself Before You Go To It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
They'll have to come better than this if they want one won't gain anything for the star nor the producer,
to keep up the reputation established for the Norma as far as the audience is concerned, and you will prob-
Talmadge productions. It's all very well to have a ^^^^. ^^^-^^ ^^^^ difference at the box office later, so use
star, but a story is also necessary, and there's very . , . n-- i i * u 4. 4. ^
' , •;. ,,, ^. ,, your own judgment. Its hard to say what to use to»
little of it in "The Woman Gives." ^, .,,. .
rr., ■ .• • .1 11 • +., „ +1 <- ^.,„ K„ get them m for this one, unless you want to play with
There is no time in the whole picture that can be ^^ ' -' ^ -^
considered good entertainment, and some of the sit- the title. Of course the star's name will get them in
nations are so impossible and utterly improbable that this time, but this one may keep them out the next
folks at tlie Strand laughed right out at them. This time.
Sunday, April 18, 1920
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Western Comedy Melodrama Registers Very Satisfactorily
William Russell in
"SLAM BANG JIM"
American — Pathe
DIRECTOR Edward Sloman
SCENARIO BY Chester Blinn Clapp
CAMARAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Western comedy-melodrama
that will generally satisfy despite several
story lapses.
STORY Has good comedy touches and holds
up pretty well despite weaknesses in middle
DIRECTION Generally very good; is inclined
at times to overdo detail.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Some shots should have been
photographed at closer range.
STAR Plays dual role and handles both parts',
well.
SUPPORT Harvey Clark registers well in com-
edy role; others perform satisfactorily.
EXTERIORS Mostly western stuff
INTERIORS Typical
DETAIL Some unnecessary footage, specially
in middle.
CHARACTER OF STORY Easterner mistaken
for western bad man and humorous compli-
cations resulting.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Slam. Bang Jim" is a western but instead of being'
melodramatic, as is usually the case with such produc-
tions, the comedy element is inclined to predominate
throughout. And as a comedy "Slam" Bang Jim" does
very well. There are melodramatic touches, true
enough, but they are inconsequential. In fact, more
of them would have helped a bit. As the story is pre-
sented it is inclined to sag heavily in the middle.
There is no strong amount of sustaining interest and
the comedy is neglected too much. Unnecessary de-
tail consumes much of the footage.
But as a whole this one registers very nicely. The
laughs are frequent enough to get it safely over and
this means a lot even though true superiority is not
attained. They open up with a sequence which,
though old, is still useful for laugh-getting purposes.
Jim (William Russell) is late for his wedding. He has
overslept. On his hurried way to his bride's house he
sees a man being attacked by thugs and going to tho
rescue, is mistaken by the police for one of the gang.
So instead of arriving at the altar he takes a trip to the
station house.
After this the wedding is off and Jim, turned out b}
his father, seeks the west in company with the gentle-
man he rescued. In the west there is a bandit, Pete,
the exact counterpart of Jim, and here the main com-
edy line is introduced. They work in a lot of humor-
ous stuff having Jim enter the western bar just after
Pete has held it up. Of course he is mistaken for the
guilty man and has a hard time getting away from the
sheriff, but succeeds with the help of Pete's girl, who
is mistaken along with the others.
Then Jim's late fiancee and her father, having
learned that Jim performed a deed of heroism the
night of the wedding, arrive in the west to look him up.
Their stage is held up by Pete and more comedy is
derived here from the mistaken identity trick. The
action sags some after this until the two men are fin-
ally discovered together. Pete escapes with his girl
and Jim is reunited with his fiancee.
Harvey Clark gets in some very good comedy on his
own account as the eastern girl's father to whom the
ways of the west are strange. Russell performs his
two roles with dash and enthusiasm, while others are
Bull Montana, Francelia Billington, Ada Gleason.
Ruth Everdale, Charles Newton, Ashton Dearholt and
George Periolata.
This Ought To Go Very Well Particularly With Russell Fans
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Summing up, there is enough good comedy in this to
make the whole register as very satisfactory before
practically all audiences. Even though the action does
sag in the middle the laughs before and after are plen-
tiful enough to get the audience with the picture and
hold the attenion.
Russell is very popular with certain crowds and be-
fore audiences made up of his admirers you will prob-
ably find "Slam Bang Jim" doing a great business.
The comedy is "situation" stuff for the most part and
the star handles himself very well in the light scenes.
And certainly Harvey Clark is going to get them
laughing by his humorous business as the easterner
in the wild and woolly west.
Outline the plot by such catch lines as "It was l)a(i
enough to be a tenderfoot in the west, but Jim was
mistaken for a bandit as soon as he set foot in the
Arizona town ! See this picture of laughs and thrills. '
"A western comedy in which mistaken identity keeps
you laughing- and thrilling from start to finish."
Not a movie superman-but just-ZmT/^aT// Features that prove him
"real folks'-gestures that real folks recognize, and smile at-char-i
acteristic actions that might have been their own-vigor where vigor
IS needed-pathos that's true stuff-comedy as good as Chaplin's
best~and-a wonderful, happy smile that's just pure sunshine
through and through.
That's why they like HARRY CAREY-because he's human. And
he's human because he's a good actor. And because he's a ^ood
actor HARRY CAREY is playing today in the biggest theatres in
the land— and where he plays— just take it from us— he sticks/
Show Human' HARRY CAREY in "MARKED MEN" and
''OVERLAND RED"_the first directed by Jack Ford, the second
by Lynn F. Reynolds. Never in Universal's whole history have we
received exhibitor testimonials of a higher quality than from these
two typical CAREY SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. See them both
at your nearest Universal Exchange and you will be well repaid.
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Sunday, April 18, 1920
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Typical of the "Would You—?" School of Melodrama
Vivian Rich in
"WOULD YOU FORGIVE?"
Fox
DIRECTOR Scott Dunlap
AUTHOR Jules G. Furthman
SCENARIO BY Jules G. Furthman
CAMERAMAN Vernon Walker
AS A WHOLE Typical "would you—?" melo-
drama containing much talk and action about
illegitimate child.
STORY Well constructed for this type of plot
and builds to quite. sensational climax.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS No special effects used
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Gets all her stuff over, but is mechanical
at times.
SUPPORT Headed by Tom Chatterton; entirely
efficient.
EXTERIORS Hollywood stuff
INTERIORS Not much variety; all appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Wife's adopted child
arouses husband's suspicions; he discovers
that he is its father.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
This is a typical example of the "would you — ?"
school of melodrama, presenting an isolated sex tan-
gle and asking the spectators to judge what their
courses would be under the circumstances. Of its
kind it is quite well constructed and builds to a climax
which, though not altogether surprising, is sensational
owing to startling frankness of the preceding action.
Much of the action and a great deal of the subtitles-
concern an illegitimate child and the general tone of
the production may be gauged from this. The hus-
band believes, jealously, that the child is his wife's by
the villain. The villain believes it's the wife's by some
other man. The wife believes it the offspring of two
unfortunates. And in the end it turns out to be the
child of the husband's by another woman. There are
the cross currents and purposes that go to make the
story of "Would You Forgive?"
In the beginning it is planted that Mary Cleveland
is unhappy because she has no children. John Cleve-
land is one of those exceedingly busy business men.
Hasn't got time for anything else supposedly. Mary's
iornier admirer, Paul Horton, is serving the last of a
three year's sentence in jail for forgery. In a moment
of jealousy John accuses her of still loving Paul. She
proves herself his true wife, however, but incidentally
discovers that he had a common-law wile before his
marriage to her. When he begs forgiveness she grants
it. This part of the picture is well done and very im-
pressive.
It then develops that Mary has adopted a child.
She keeps her in a small apartment with an old nurse
because John would object if he knew. Coincident;
ally the old nurse is none other than Paul Horton's
old nurse. When released from jail he goes to her and
meets Mary. At this juncture the various beliefs of
the three principals regarding the child's parents enter
and build the action up to a well contrived and sensa-
tional climax in which the truth is disclosed. Mary,
of course, forgives and the the titular question is put
up to the audience.
Vivian Rich regisers all the emotions demanded by
the role in no mistakable style. At times she is some-
what mechanical in expression, but her evident sin-
cerity well succeeds in overcoming this. Opposite is
Tom Chatterton, regarding whose performance the
same may be said. Ben Deely is suitable as the heavy
who turns out a pretty decent fellow after all.
Will Draw and Should Appeal to the Sensation Seekers
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Exhibitors won't have to be told much more than
the title of this production to obtain a correct line on
it. Fox has put out others of the same type, as have
several other producers, and- while many of them have
been well enough made, they don't carry the impress
of real class and distinction.
If you play this you are going to cater to the lovers
of the sensational. To these the great reference to the
illegitimacy of the child will matter little. It's the
basis of a sensational melodrama and that's what they
want. Others, however, might easily take offense at
the subject of the story.
Vivian Rich is a new Fox star. She's been in pic-
tures a long time, however. Many of you will remem-
ber her from the old American pictures. You might
play her up as a new light if you think this method
of advertising pays.
Introduces^ MISS EDITH JOHNSON
Million Dollai
MR. EXHIBITOR:
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this 0nsiye princess who brings back the tears
and laughter of Youth, the heart-aches and Joys of
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Some Short Reels
"The Fly Cop"— Vitagraph
Some excellent comedy business, equalled by a thrilling se-
quence on the roof tops, are elements which make this two
reeler, written, directed and starred in by Larry Semon, one
that will register as far out of the average line with all audi-
ences. Semon introduces some new gags and his own acting
is mirth-provoking. His quick change of clothes with the
chauffeur will surely get a laugh. The gag of the flivver
losing various of its parts as it goes along the road has been
used before, but it's still very good. The strong arm stunts
performed by Semon after he has swallowed an overdose of
"dope" register as fine slapstick tricks. Then the final chase
over the roof tops and the thrilling see-sawing on the edges
by means of a ladder will certainly make 'em sit tight, thrill-
ing and laughing. Suporting the star are Lucille Carlisle,
Frank Alexander, Al Thompson and Joe Hauber.
"The Fly Cop" is the kind of comedy you can headline along
with the feature and the kind of comedy that will attract more
attention than the ordinary feature.
"Thirty Minutes in Havana" — Radin
With a number of humorous situations built about a very
satisfactory plot, this one-reeler, in which Chris Rubb plays
the leading role, registers solidly. It iinds the Swede come-
dian traversing the street in rags. The gag at the start, in
which Rubb attempts to emulate the copper who secures liquor
from the saloon-keeper, is not new, but will draw a laugh.
Thereafter most of the material concerns his experfences with
a Hindoo magician and a powerful fluid which gives him super-
natural powers. Obviously, what happens is a dream, but it
has been been filmed commendably and is funny. Undoubtedly,
it will make most audiences laugh.
"The Weekly Indigestion"— Radin
A. Lincoln Miller, who turned out the two releases of this
series, has employed an excellent and unusual scheme. He has
taken various news items, and after announcing them con-
cisely in the subtitles, burlesqued them before the camera.
VVere it possible tc produce the reels and get them to the ex-
hibitor directly after the news events thus handled occurred,
the success of the productions would be instantaneous.
"Old Dials for New"— Radin
Florence Turner plays the stellar role in this single reeler,,
is attractive and works zealously enough. Unfortunately,
however, she has not been furnished with suitable story mate-
rial, neither the theme nor the situations being very laughable.
It concerns an old couple who decide to have their features
remodeled. In wifey's case they are successful, but they fail
with hubby, and the finish finds him very much humbled. An
endeavor to get laughs was made in the scene which shows
the methods employed in restoring youth, but very little of it
produces the desired results.
"Cherry Blossom Time" — Ford-Goldwyn
Lack of sufficient light is the only important weakness of
this Ford reel. Japanese scenes make up the footage, and al-
though there is a great deal that interests, it has not been
screened so as to show it to best advantage. It opens with
an April procession in the "Land of the Rising Sun," and the
spirit predominating is one of the spring essentially. After
that, there is material concerning the cultivation of rice, and
the territory shot has much that is pleasing to the eye. The
streets of Japan are narrow, and that may have had something
to do with the lack of distinctness in the parade portion. Oth-
erwise, this is up to the marlc
"The Great Nickle Robbery — Fox-Sunshine
The better part of this two reeler is laid in a trolley car and
considerable humor is derived from the setting. Chester
Conklin appears as the conductor who has a child's bank in
which to carry his cash and whose usual pastime is robbing
the company of nickles by failing to ring up fares. They work
in some good tricks showing various would-be passengers
running for the car and Conklin helping a fat man to board
with a hook and rope. When girls come along he gets down
and watches them go up the steps. Five or six of them wear
those Los Angeles socks. The plot is quite funny whenever
it appears and the entire offering contains a pretty steady sup-
ply of laughs. Jack Blystone directed.
"Work"— Victor Kremer
With a new set of titles substituted for those originally used,
Victor Kremer is selling on the state right market another of
the Charles Chaplin two reelers made for tssanay. In its
reissued form, the production is quite laughable, it does not,
however, rank with the best of the old Cliaphn offerings, and
the new titles detract, rather than add to its value. In the
scenes shownig Charlie dragging the cart-load of materials
and his experiences with the maid, there is much that is hum-
orous, the star registering as usual with his expressions and
other comedy business. It is not, however, the spontaneous
laugh-getter that many of his other works have been.
"This Way Out"— Hall Room Boy Comedies
Gags of merit are to be found in another of the Hall Room
Boy comedies. Thematically, it is not particularly funny and
takes Ir'ercy and Ferdie out of their usual characters after the
first few hundred feet. The incidents which comprise it are
for the greater part of such a nature, however, as to get it
over in good fashion. Keeley Edwards and Hugh Fay team
up well, the latter making a good mate for the refined-man-
nered comedian. In the opening scene, the shots showing one
of the boys doctoring a hole in his stocking with some shoe
polish, and the other turning his collar inside out upon dis-
covering a spot on the exterior, are touches that will amuse.
Their rivalry for the- girl and training escapades before their
fight will also draw laughs. Fight stuff, of course, has been
done over and over again, but a new stunt in this scrap is the
use of chloroform by Fay. Later, the method by which Ed-
wards escapes from prison and the subsequent finish will hold
it up until the end. Frank Howard Clark wrote the scenario
and Arthur D. Hotaling directed.
"Gee Whiz" — Sennett-Famous Players
Getting off to a good start and maintaining a very satisfac-
tory pace throughout the initial reel. Mack Sennett's latest
slows up later on and does not wind up in as good style as it
begins. Most of the latter portion takes place in a hotel, with
much of the customary in-and-out-of-the-room stuff. Until
the closing footage is reached, this has less slap-stick than is
usually found in the Sennett productions, but riotous material
eventually does make its appearance. At the very finish they
offer a novel stunt which makes a worth while ending and
helps. The shots in the soft drink emporium at the begin-
ning and court room scene are laughable, especially the latter,
which is a scream. These make a good impression and inject
much of the punch into the offering. Richard Jones directed.
As a whole this should go across, although it does not rank
with the best Sennetts.
"The Great Umbrella Mystery"— Bray-Goldwyn
Drawn and animated excellently, the Happy Hooligan car-
toon which makes up the greater part of this Bray comic,
holds its own. The theme is fairly clever, the various bits
funny and execution splendid. After the cartoon the material
consists of a series of remarks and quips selected from news-
papers. There was a time when tiiis was a distinct novelty,
but there are so many productions of that sort on the market
now, that it is doubtful as to whether it can get over. Cer-
tainly there is nothing about the remarks included in this that
would make the issue stand out above similar ones. A few
of them are humorous, but some are old and others not entirely
up to such a standard as to arouse spontaneous enthusiasm.
The cartoon part will get over with ease in all probability;
the rest is hardly likely to go as well.
Bray Pictograph, No. 433 — Goldwyn
Romantic economical young people who see this Bray reel
will appreciate the wisdom of their ways. "The High Cost of
Courting" as the part that opens is called offers carefully com-
puted figures as to the prices that must be paid for entertain-
ment. These are a trifle exaggerated, perhaps, but can be de-
pended upon to maintain interest. Mary Roberts Rinehart,
noted woman author, faces the spectator thereafter while
camping and in a picture studio where a scene from some of
her writings is being reproduced. Closing, is a cartoon by
Milt Gross called "Frenchy Discovers America."
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Short Reels
"The Reawakening" — Ford-Goldwyn
For another educational subject the Ford organization has
screened the manner in which wounded soldiers are taught new
occupations and fitted for useful civilian life. Excellently
screened, and showing in detail the careful way in which the
veterans receive Physio-Therapy treatment, it is a creditable
reel. Objections may be raised in some quarters on the ground
that it is a reminder of the war,' but otherwise there is hardly
any cause for complaint. It is a clear comprehensive treatment
of the matter.
"Cracked Wedding Bells"— Pathe
More of a story and less knock-about stuff than are usually
to be found in the Snub Pollard one reelers make their way
into this. Together with the darkey youngster, seen so fre-
quently in his support, Pollard puts oyer several hearty laughs
and the offering which has slap-stick material and a plot in
about the proper proportion should hold its own. Compli-
cations result when the principal, about to be married, dis-
covers that he forgot his ring. Upon his arrival at home,
after pushing his flivver to his residence, he finds the ring gone
with the vest in which he had placed it. That condition leads
to another twist in the theme, for as Pollard and the darkey
) chase after the vest, the ring is in the latter possession. Re-
turning to the scene of the wedding, after securing the ring,
he absent-mindedly hands it over — just in time for his rival to
use it. They have carried the production out a bit further,
but the appended footage is more of an anti-climax than any-
thing else.
"TraUed by Three— Pathe"
One of the islands in the South Sea group is where they
placed the third episode of this production. No sooner does
the action shift to it, than the number of villains is swelled
to three. The heroic trio seeking to recover a valuable string
of pearls is at a distinct disadvantage, and at the finish, the
chief of the natives is about to be tortured by "The Tyrant
of the South Seas," the character who gives the episode its
title. A goodly amount of action is included in this section
and the setting is uncommon for serials.
"Screen Smiles," No. 41 — Screen Smiles- Victor Kremer
Cartoons, flashed upon the screen immediately after com-
ments, selected from various publications, make their appear-
ance, are one of the two novel features of "Screen Smiles."
The other is the pair of trailers appended, one at the start and
the other at the finish. That at the beginning is an excellent
and unusual bit of animation and holds the eye. The scheme
of having the scissors cut into the newspaper, the pieces form-
ing into letters, and then the quill writing a supplementary
rhyme being quite out of the ordinary, with the owl at one
side adding a dignified aspect. Drawn in black on a light
surface, the closing trailer does not harmonize with the rest of
the issue, in which all of the matter is seen in white letters on
a dark background. A change to make it conform with what
precedes would probably be beneficial. As for the subject
matter, that employed in this issue is fairly clever, while the
cartoons are not always very funny. Instead of being linked
up with various current topics as has been the custom in this
and other issues of a similar nature in the past, many of the
captions are gags gleaned from humorous columns.
"The Outlaw of the Wilderness"— Robertson-Cole
Wyoming timber wolves, gaunt, shaggy brutes, have been
screened while roaming their natural haunts. Some of the
shots, showing the animals quite close to the camera, are
really remarkable. There are scenes in which deer make
their appearance and others showing the wolves against the
horizon. The latter present an imposing appearance, the at-
mosphere maintained being truly one of the great outdoors.
Later, they show the manner in which the flesh-eaters are
hunted down, winding up with the bringing home of one that
has been shot. Jock Rantz is responsible for the writing of
the reel, while J. G. Sill is credited with "taking the scenes."
"A Captivating Captive" — Christie Comedies
Situations of merit are lacking in a light story selected for
another Christie reel. Charlotte Merriam and Earl Rodney
are featured in the production, directed by William Beaudine,
and although they do all that is expected of them reasonably
well, the weakness in the plot is a distinct handicap. Rodney
in the role of a young man living with his sister, upon learn-
ing of the arrival of a girl friend whose photograph does not
flatter her, decides to leave. She turns out to be youthful and
fair, however, so that he is prompted to exchange places with
the chauffeur when she is urged to go for a spin. Ultimately,
he manages to leave two other swains behind and it is not
long before he has captured her heart. Due to his sister, they
are apprehended by a representative of the law on a motor-
cycle, but in the end wed — after knowing each other for about
an hour or so.
"Her Perfect Husband" — Christie Comedies
Starting out in good style and going along in that fashion
for a while, this Christie offering • culminates suddenly and
without explaining the plot fully. Until it ends, it keeps the
spectator in suspense and has enough laughs to get it over.
Dorothy Devore, featured with Jimmie Harrison, is quite at-
tractive, while Eddie Baker holds his end up well enough.
They started out with wifey believing her husband perfect
and his being entered in a "Perfect Alan" contest. In his
efforts to build up to justify his wife's ideas about him, he
engages a rough and ready trainer, whom he introduces as
his cousin. Said cousin brmgs two more along and the trio
attempt to make away with all of the valuables in the house,
but Harrison overcomes them all, after which it winds up.
As for the contest — they seem to have forgotten or side-tracked
that. Keene Thompson wrote the story and Frederick Sul-
livan directed. ^
"Stick Around"— Ay-Vee-Bee
Following a chain of situations that are laughable, this two
reeler, which stars Ernest Truex, leads up to one comedy se-
quence that puts a big punch into the culmination and gets it
over with much to spare. P. G. Wodehouse wrote the story,
which is an excellent vehicle for the juvenile who plays the
principal role, and John Joseph Harvey, who directed, in-
jected the proper atmosphere.
It finds Truex in the role of a detective, turned down by the
girl he would marry because he is not connected with the
theatrical profession, she being a member of a musical com-
edy company. When the organization sets out on a tour of
the sticks, Ernest is given orders to trail the show. This he
does, affecting various disguises which fool no one. And that
is where one very funny incident occurs. One of the men
with the trope gets Truex into a room, and the manner in
which he discusses the disguises, with flash-backs of the star
in his camouflage, always with the same suit-case, will pro-
voke mirth beyond doubt. When he switches the lights off
at a performance and then gets into trouble otherwise, the
spirit of fun is well maintained. The entry of a mouse into
his w-earing apparel, causing him to do a combined eccentric
dance and shimmy onto the stage in a manner that awakes the
slumbering audience and puts the show over, furnishes the
climax. Ultimately, he is signed with the company and to cap
it all, the lady of his heart sinks into his arms.
DIRECTED BY WILLIAM NIGH
In this World Vision of the New Order which is to come lies the solution of Humanity's great-
est problem:
THE ELIMINATION OF CLASS HATRED!
In all lands and ages there has existed an unceasing conflict between Democracy and Autocracy.
In a delightful, soul-gripping romance of graphic realism is portrayed this conflict as it exists in
our modern civilization, wherein heroic men and women of today continue unabated the
long struggle for more ronm^ greater opportunity — FREEDOM I
EVERY SCENE TEEMS WITH THOSE
BASIC ELEMENTS WHICH HAVE
AUDIENCE APPEAL!
DEMOCRACY PHOTOPLAY COMPANY
THOUGHT DRAMA PRODUCTIONS.
LEE FRANCIS LYBARGER. president.
2826 DECATUR AVENUE, NEW YORK.
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GoLDWYN Trade Bulletin
A Weekly Catalogue of Current Releases
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SAMUEL GOLDWYN Presents
WILL ROGERS
IN
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Strange Boarder
By WILL PAYNE
Directed by CLARENCE BADGER
STAR — The quaint r o p e -
throwing philosopher and
humorist, Will Rogers.
AUTHOR— W ill Payne,
whose Saturday Evening Post
story was read with delight by
millions.
CAST — An excellent group
of contrasting types, including
Jimmy Rogers, Irene Rich,
James Mason, Lionel Belmore
and Doris Pawn.
Jimmy, the four-year-old son of
Will Rogers, plays his first screen
part with a delightful lack of self-
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STORY — Will Rogers is seen
as Sam Gardner, who, with his
little boy, leaves his Arizona
ranch to embrace a wonderful
"business opportunity" in
Chicago.
He loses all his savings to con-
fidence men, and, desperate,
attempts to recoup his losses
by gambling.
It is here that the strange
friendship takes place between
Sam Gardner and "Kitty"
Hinch, a flashy sport of the
underworld. Later, when
"Kitty" kills his boss in a fit of
jealousy, Sam Gardner proves
that a MAN can risk death
and disgrace rather than give
up his faith in a friend.
Sam Gardner gives his hand to the
man who saved his boy's life — the
same man who later brought him
into the shadow of the gallows.
COMMENT— This picture
is easily the most realistic Will
Rogers has ever had.
The star with his wide grin,
his homely, intensely likeable
personality and general air of
sun-tanned, hard-bitten West-
ern honesty, will endear him-
self to your patrons.
It is a REAL picture, with a
man's size plot and every ele-
ment that makes for box-office
success.
The Westerner loses his last dollar
in Chicago — but wins the priceless
love of a splendid girl.
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^OL. XII No. 19
Monday, April 19, 1920
Price 5 Cent*
Value of Films
Nat'l Has Plan to Determine Ac-
ual Box Office Strength of Hith-
erto Undetermined Pictures.
lethods for determining actual, in-
ul of theoretical, box office values
productions which lack star, story
directorial precedent as a basis
pre-release fixation of their ren-
worth to exhibitors, will he in-
iirated by Associated First Na-
,al at the beginning of next season.
his new- plan is characterized by
-t National exhiliitor officials as
ir Exhibition Value Department,
will function chiefly as an arbi-
or of differences in opinion be-
en First National members who
e the authority of the entire mem-
ship to make purchases and the
ducers or agents from whom spe-
ndependent attractions are
ight.
I varying number of theaters will
used, in ail parts of the country,
of sufficient difference in clien-
, character and location, so that
results in total will be the equiv-
it of an absolute test of every
Uer condition under which any at-
tion can be played. Every *t-
tion to be so tested will be given
complete complement of adver-
ET and publicity equipment, and it
ihen be played in each of tiie
theaters, supported by a thor-
local advertising and exploita-
campaign, designed to attract
maximum of patronage possible.
; bo.K office results, in each in-
ice, will constitute the basis on
ch First National officials will
dicate exhibition values for the
ire country,
he nuinber of membership thea-
to be used in each "test" of this
jre will vary, according to the
bre and style of the attractions
ch will have their exhibition
les fixed by this method. The
Iters will range from the most
ortant and largest of the first run
ses owned and operated by First
ional members, iti which attrac-
s are played for week stands or
{er, to second and third run thea-
, in which programs are changed
and three times a week.
ox office returns, in each instance.
be carefully tabulated and filed
{Continued on Page 3)
DELAYS
The railroad strike and tie-up
lave reached such proportions
hat should you fail for the
lext few days to receive your
opy of WID'S DAILY reg-
darly you will understand why.
The little convent girl felt that all eyes were watching her as the hand-
some prince escorted her from the room — Katherine MacDonald in "Pas-
sion's Playground," from the novel, "The Guests of Hercules," a First
National attraction. — Advt.
Considering Offers
Marguerite Clark Through With F.
P.-L. — Resting in South
Marguerite Clark is considering ai
least two offers from large film or-
ganizations.
Her contract witii Famous Play-
ers-Lasky has expired and at the
present time Miss Clark is resting in
the South.
She is expected back in New York
about May 1, at which time the ques-
tion of her future affiliation will prob
ablv be decided.
.Loew in Tulsa
{Sperml to WID'S DAILY)
Tulsa, Okla. — Fred G. Weis, dis-
trict manager for the Marcus Loew
circuit, was here recently to look
over sites for a new theater.
Los Angeles — Irving Willat, whc
is to produce for Hodkinson, expect."^
to start within the next 30 davs.
Scout "Big 4" Rumor
Report of Dissolution Denied by
Members — All in Harmony.
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Various members
of the "Big 4" in Los Angeles deny
the rumor absolutely that the United
Artists would dissolve.
The rumor was printed in the Her-
ald. The "Big 4" members declare
that everything is working in har-
mony and that there is no basis to
the report.
Hiram Abrams said he was hap-
pier in his present connection than he
has been for j-ears.
Williams Here
Despite railroad difficulties, J. D.
Williams of First National arrived
in New York from California Satur-
day morning. Swamped with work.
Pathe Gains 60%
Annual Statement Shows That In-
crease in Gross Earnings — Net
Profit $922,000.
I'athe Kxchange. Inc., has mad<
pu])lic its anual report for the fiscal
year ending Feb. 28. The report
shows that company's gross earnings
were $9,(100.000 an increase of 60 per
cent over the preceding year. After
deduction of Federal taxes, the nei
profit was $922,000.
Bernhard Benson, of Merrill, Lynch
& Co., Wall St. bankers, has been
elected vice-president of the com-
pany.
Mauretania Delayed
The Mauretania, which was due in
New York yesterday and which has
aboard Adolph Zukor and William
A. Brady, has l)een delayed and will
not reach New* York until to-morrow
or W'ednesdav.
Nat'l Ass'n to Meet
The regular quarterly meeting of
the board of directors of the National
Association will be held shortly after
the arrival of William h. Brady, pres-
ident of the association.
His absence in Europe and the ab-
sence of a number of board mem-
bers on business affairs out of town
have held up the meeting, which was
slated for March.
Tax Wanted
(By cable)
London — The Express prints a
long story advising the British Gov-
ernment to charge American pro-
ducers for using the exterior settings
of English scenery, and generally
takes a rap at the .American film in-
vasion.
ALICOATE.
Sunlight Arc Film in Magazine
The Sunlight Arc film showing
Broadway at night, which was shot
on the night of Feb. 21 in the midst
of a blizzard, will be incorporated in
the Paramount Magazine No. 3886
for release Mav 9.
Deal Now Closed
Universal officially announced on
Saturday that the deal pending be-
tween P. A. Powers, Carl Laemmle
and R. H. Cochran had been defi*
nitely concluded and that the inter"
est held in Universal by Mr. Powers!
had passed into the hands of
Laemmle and Cochran.
Need a GOOD Publicity man?
SOLOMON, he's wise.— -Advt.
Employ
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C^yrickt 19», Wid'i Film and Film Folk*,
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new York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
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and >ditor; J. W. Alicoate, SccreUry and
Basiacat Hanafer.
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Address all communications to WIG'S
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Mitorial and Business Offices: 6«11 Holly-
wood BlTd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives— Willis & Eckels
5th Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
iFamous Plavers . 85 SS-K 85^
\ do pfd. ..: 91 91/8 91
Soldwyn 25 26 25
.oew's. Inc. ,34i4 34^ 34^
Triangle V2 Vz V2
Jnit. Pict. Prod... 5K' (>V\ 6'/i
World Film H M Va,
*Friday's quotations.
Coast Brevities
{Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Frederic Maltesta. has
been engaged by Dustin Farnum to
play in his "Big Happiness."
A. .S. Le Vino, of Metro scenario
staff, has completed the script for
"The Mutiny of the Elsinore," the
second Jack London story to be pro-
duced for C. E. .Shurtleff, Inc., and
is now preparing "The God of His
Father.s" in continuitj' form.
Robert McKim and Claire Adams
have been engaged by Benjamin B.
Hampton.
Eliott J. Clawson has joined the
Metro scenario department and will
do as his initial script "Big Game,"
by Willard Robertson and Kilbourn
Gordon.
Mahlon Hamilton has been signed
by Jesse D. Hampton to play the
lead in Robert Thornby's initial pro-
duction, "Half a Chance," by Fred
H. Isham.
New David Butler Film
Leatrice Joy has commenced work
a "Alice in Underland," a story
iken from a magazine. She plays
pposite David Butler, and Fred But-
r directs. Production is now un-
ar wav in California.
GLOBE
TROTS
HIT THE
HIGH
SPOTS
Globe Trots Films
INC.
Lucien Androit, cameraman, has
been engaged by Jesse D. Hampton.
Donald Crisp has left ,with the
Wanda Hawley company for Santa
Barbara to take scenes for the first
vehicle of Realart's new star.
On Broadway
Strand — Marshal Neilan's "Don't
Ever Marry."
Capitol — Bert Lytell — "Alias Jimmy
Valentine."
Rialto — Charles Ray — "Paris Green."
Rivoli— William S. Hart— "The Toll
Gate."
Broadway — Hope Hampton — "The
Modern Salome."
Marie Dressier- — "Tillie's Punc-
tured Romance."
Brooklyn Strand — -\iiita Stewart —
"The Fighting Shepherdess."
Loew's New York— Today — Eugene
O'Brien — "A Fool and His
Monev."
Tuesday — Will Rogers — "The
Strange Boarder."
Wedriesdav — Gladys Brockwell —
"The Mother of His Children."
Thursday— Harry Carey— "Bullet
Proof."
Fridav — Clara Kimball Young —
"Trilby."
Zazu Pitts — "Bright Skies."
Saturday — Constance Binnev —
"The Stolen Kiss."
.Sunday — Priscilla Dean^ — "The Vir-
gin of Stamboul."
"Head and Shoulders," Viola
Dana's next Screen Classics produc-
tion, will be directed bv William C.
Dowlan. who directed her in "Dan-
gerous to Men."
"Burnmg Daylight," the first Tack
London story to be produced for C
F. Shurtleff, Inc., bv Metro, was
completed last week. Mitchell Lewis
IS the star. Edward Sloman di-
rected.
GAUSMAX.
Next Week
Strand — Constance Talmadge — "The
Love Expert."
Capitol — .\lice Brady — "Sinners."
Rialto — Not yet determined.
Rivoli — Not yet determined.
Broadway — Mack Sennett's "Down
on the Farm."
\'ictor -Seastrom — "A Man There
Was."
Brooklyn Strand — Marshal Neilan's
"Don't Ever Marry."
Larger Building Planned
Robertson-Cole has secured the
northwest corner of 48th St. and
Seventh Ave. Its new structure will
occupy that corner and all of the
propert}- to 725 Seventh Ave.
A blind man wouldn't pick up a gold piece!
You can find
BABY!
With your eyes OPEN!
New Theaters |fi
Houses Planned
Wilmington, Del. — Ezy GreeiJ
and W. F. Bouzarth to build.
New Haven, Conn. — AI. Che|
will build.
Pougiikeepsie, N. Y. — J. Saj
lessee Empire, will build.
Steamboat Springs, Colo. — C|
Haupert and James A. Probeck.i
Susquehanna, Pa. — J. J. RyanJ
gan Opera House, to build.
Grove City, Pa. — John Guj
Majestic, to build.
Houses Completed
Demare, Okla. — Alva Adai|
opened Lyric.
Newkirk, Okla.— Palace, J.J
Hardmau, opened.
Fined for Crowding Violatiol
Louisville, Ky.— A fine of $10 jT
imposed on Joe Steurle, managel
the Walnut .Street recently for af
lation of the crowding law ordina
Mannering, Middleboro, Ky., Bl
Middleboro, Ky.— .A. fire burniecf
Mannerhig theater building wl
includes Several offices and sli
causing a loss of $75,000.
Plan House in Chicago
Ciiicago, 111. — Jones, Linick »"'
Schaefer have Bedford Shirt W
building and will remodel it inlj*-
incture theater.
There is one difference
between a magnet and a
RITCHEY poster, — one
attracts steel and the other
money.
RITCHKY
HTHO. CORP.
406 W. 31ft SI..N.Y . Phone Cheltea 83M
[Iiday, April 19, 1920
jM^
DAILV
lvalue of Films
{Continued from Page 1)
home office officials, together
*i specimens of all advertising mat-
lall publicity and a complete de-
I ijtion of all exploitation stunts
"• in connection with tiie cam-
1. This later evidence will com-
a reference for producers to
■'jeciate the extent of the show
lihip ability and eiTort in support
,)ich test.
lis system, it is believed by cir-
members, will go far toward
nating guess work, theory and
ilation in establishing actual
n values. It was designed and
ted in connection with the new
ranchising plan to be lainiched
le First National convention in
igo next week, as a means of
■ction and assurance to the fran-
d exiiibitor members that the
»ition value of attractions which
come to them from the inde-
ent field, apart from present pro-
contract sources, is the result of
ical tests, rather than tiie opin-
f a New York committee on the
ucer.
is pointed out that the plan has
c advantage and equal protect-
eatures for the independent pro-
's as well. In cases where pic-
Bi considered for purchase by First
)nal have no star or producer
ivfents on which to base estima-
of value from previous box of-
ecords of such stars or produc-
t-he plan places the attractions
:ly on their own merits, with
'.alen* opportunity to the produ-
( for unexpected and greater
S as the result of the exhibition
tests.
4he plan will not function in the
of stars,, directors and produc-
ivho have established box office
g.s," declares a statement from
Xational. "We know, from ex-
iice with previous release's, the
: exhibition value of attractions
in<j such artists as Norma and
:ance Talmadge, Charles Chap-
.nita Stewart, Charles Rav, the
Siall Neilan . .prod-uctio-nsv and
5. We know, too, the exhibi-
value, to,.., us, -of productions we
release next fall through eon-
^recently closed with other stars
)roducers, because in their m-
s we have had accurate a.id
il reports on the box office re-
of pictures they have made for
organizations.
:ie plan will be applied chiefly to
ictions from sources on which
Ian obtain no satisfactory
from earlier work."
opni-
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
I. Rubin & Co.
23 E. 4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring 8303-8304
he fastest stereotypers in
N. Y. C. .
In the Courts
In a suit by Samuel O. Siegel and
Herbert H. Vudkin against the J.
Frank Hatch Knterprises for $25,000
for aiding the defendant to get the
films, "Forced to Wed," "The Price
Woman Pays," and "Tempest and
Sunshine," for the New York City
and Northern New Jersey territory,
Supreme Court Justice Gavegan has
decided that the defendant must tes-
tify before trial but need not pro-
clici' its books.
In the suit of the Universal against
Ramm's, Inc., to get possession of
2,900 films alleged to have been ob-
tained improperly by the defendant
from Jay M. Mullen, formerly Boston
agent for Universal, Supreme Court
Justice McAvoy directed Universal
to give particulars of the allegations
and ruled that Carl Laernmle and
Patrick A. Powers must testify be-
fore trial in the suit.
Supreme Court Justice McAvoy
has set aside the service of papers in
a suit of the Film Specials against
the Fay t'ilm Co., of Milwaukee, on
the ground that Frank Mattison, on
whom the papers were served, had
resigned as general -manager and had
merely gone to the office to get his
mail. Mattison alleges that the de-
fendant has no offict- here now.
Gaytis & Mosco of Rome and their
Xcw York agent, Constantin Patsios,
have been sued in the Supreme Court
by the Tyrad Pictures for $15,000
damages. The complaint allec;es Miat
on Dec.' 2 last the defendants sold
them the film, "The Marked Dan-
cer," for the United States, and
agreed to deposit the- negative of the
film as shown to them on a screen in
a laboratory for a ye^r in order that
the plaintiff' might have positive
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INTERSTATE PHOTOPLAYS CO.
Tel. Bryant 552 1 1482 Broadway
prints made from ii. The piaintill
paid $1,000 for the negative but al-
leges that after many contracts had
been made with state rights buyers
it was found that the negative depos-
ited differed from that shown, and
that the action did not match, the
film was made with different cam-
eras, and no positive print could be
made like that shown the plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the nega-
tive film they got was made of re-
lakes, cut-outs and discards.
Howard Resigns
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — William K. Howard,
who has been acting manager of Uni-
versal City, has resigned.
Universal City, as noted, is now
governed by three commissioners
appointed by Carl Laemmle.
King George Honors Tracy
King George of England has made
Louis Tracy, the novelist whose
works are now being filmed by Gib-
raltar Pictures, a Commander of the
Order of the British Empire.
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Invited to Convention
At a meeting of the Fire Preven-
tion Regulations Committee of the
National Association an invitation
was presented from the National Fire
Protection Association to send dele-
gates to the annual meeting of that
organization to be held in Chicago,
May-tth.
The National .A.ssociation is affil-
iated with the National Fire Protec-
tion Association and was represented
at the last annual meeting held in
Ottawa.
ColJ^
^Hjcturcs
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Sir:
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The San Francisco Daily 1
News says:
"Partners
of the Night" 1
held large
audiences
en-
thralled as
its story
of
crime and
criminals
un-
folded.
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Nicholas Kessel Laboratory,
Inc.
'Phone Fort Lee 221
TYPHOON FAN COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
1044 Camp Street 255 N. 13th Street 64 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, 111.
New Orleans, La.
Philadelphia, Pa
^■'■%
Gets Metro for S. Am.
Glucksmann Secures Entire 1920
Output — Including Nazimova
Jacobo Glucksmann, acting for his
brother Max, has just closed con-
tracts which gives him control of
the entire Metro output for 1920, for
all of South America. The deal in-
Icludes the Nazimova productions.
r Glucksmann previously had the
[Metro product for a number of South
American countries, but he now has
rights for the entire continent.
16 Field Men Appointed
The field publicity force of Rob-
ertson-Cole is rapidly nearing com-
plete organization.
Already publicity and exploitation
men have been placed in 16 cities, as
follows: Atlanta, Paul V. Phillips;
Boston, Fred Craven; Buffalo, John
L. Kelly; Chicago, George DeKruif;
Cleveland. Carl Waughtel; Dallas, E.
,S. Moseley; Denver, Gene Rouse;
Detroit, H. T. Snowden; Kansas
'City, Jos. M. F"ieldman; Minneapo-
lis, B. B. Watson; New Orleans, Wm.
H. Murphy; New York, Wm. M.
Kraft; Philadelphia. David Barrist;
San Francisco, J. P. Cotter; St.
Louis, Walter H. Ames; Washing-
ton, H. P. Mulford.
C. J. Giegerich is in charge of the
field forces.
Enforcing Fire Laws in Paducah
Paducah, Ky. — Fire Chief Slaugh-
ter has notified exhibitors of the ne-
cessity of complying with the fire
regulations. The replacement of
wooden steps with metal or fireproof
material has been ordered.
Waterbury, Conn. — Foti Bros, of
New Haven, bought Auditorium form
Dr. T. P. Keeley.
ORGANIST
With extensive experience in setting and
playing for pictures, desires immediate en-
gagement in first-class house. Pipe organ
only. Very large library. Excellent recom-
mendations from past and present employ-
ers. Good organ essential. Write or wire
F. W. LESTERLEIGH.
Palm Theatre, Rockford, III.
SALES MANAGER AVAILABLE
Now employed. Has Al reference from
present company and good record as suc-
cessful Branch Manager, .Special Represen
tative and Sales Director. Excellent reasons
for desiring change. Thoroughly familiar
with conditions throughout country.
Address B-65, care WID'S DAILY.
Theater Men Hit
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Law in British Columbia Would Im-
pose 20 Per Cent Tax— All
Operations Halted.
\^ancouver, B. C— The British Co-
lumbia Legislature now has before
it a bill that proposes to levy a tax
of 20 per cent of the gross receipts
of all amusements.
This particularly applies to mo-
tion picture theaters, and will vir-
tually mean the closing of a large
number of theaters in the Province.
A few years ago the tax was levied
on a basis of 10 per cent of the gross,
and the exhibitors have been stand-
ing this on account of the war ex-
penses of the country.
Several cities and towns have re-
cently asserted they are entitled to
a part of this 10 per cent, with the
result that the provincial governinent
proposes to double the tax. Prac-
tically all of the theaters in the prov-
ince have been operating at abso-
lutely no profit for a long period of
time, and the passing of the measure
will cause the loss of millions of
dollars to theater owners.
.^t the present time a number of
large theaters are proposed for the
city of Vancouver, but all plans on
these have been discontinued until
the result of the proposed tax meas-
ure is seen.
.\rthur Beck, of the Orpheum Cir-
cuit, controlling a house here, in-
formed his representative here that
he would close up if the law became
effective. Trans-Canada theaters
will not build in Vancouver if the
law is passed.
The Aliens have a new house prac-
tically completed, and Paramount
Theaters, Ltd., have a site purchased
and plans drawn for a large house.
The exhibitors looked for a reduc-
tion of the tax rather than an in-
crease, and the proposed ordinance
was entirely unexpected.
Executives of film exchanges now
operating branches in the city of
Vancouver declare that they will
close their offices in that city if the
law is passed, as there are very few
of the branches breaking even at the
present time, since there are less than
100 bouses in the territory.
First Barrymore Selected
Whitman Bennett's first of the four
releases he will produce for First
National, starring Lionel Barrymore,
will be "The Devil's Garden," from
the novel hv W. B. Maxwell.
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to
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>L. XII
No. 20
Tuesday, April 20, 1920
Price 5 Genu
l»37 Selznick Films
ns for Various Producing Units
Completed — More Stars
.ewis J. Selznick states that be-
en now and this time next year,
subjects will be produced and dis-
uted by the various Selznick or-
lizations.
his includes 116 star series pic-
s and specials, 416 short reel sub-
s, 4 Republic serials and a pos-
e Republic star series are on the
igram. There will be 40 of the
r series, including the Olive
omas, Elaine Hammerstein, Eu-
e O'Brien and Owen Moore pro-
:tions, William Faversham, Louise
ff and Hobart Henley productions,
all probability there will also be
eral productions by from tvvo to
— )re new stars whose names will be
ir more new stars whose names
1 be announced later. These will
released by Select,
here will be 12 Selznick specials
be released through Select, which
ludes the Ralph Ince Prod,
elve Select specials will be re-
sed, besides 26 pictures produced
National.
ifty-two Herbert Kaufman Week-
Ss are to be released through Select
d 26 specials are to be released
_ough Republic, which will release
4 Kinogram news weeklies and 52
e-reel comedies.
The Selznick News Reel will be
Jstributed through Select and 104
els wil be turned out. There will
so be 104 Prizma releases through
jlect. A new series of 12 Prizmas
ill soon be ready and by next Au-
ust or September a series of Prizma
e-reel dramatic productions will be
nnounced for 1921.
"Connie" Will Be in Chicago
Constance Talmadge will accom-
any her sister Norma and Joseph
f. Schenck to the First National
onvention to be held in Chicago.
nter-Ocean Plans Western Offices
Inter-Ocean Film Corp. has decid-
d to open offices in Los Angeles,
*ortland and San Francisco to han-
lle accessories.
Eugene H. Kaufman, manager of
he Accessory Department, left for
he coast Sunday to establish the
iffices.
Triangle Deal On
A deal is'' no\v pending whereby
^rank G. Hall may assume control
)f the Triangle product and ex-
changes in the manner formerly held
)y United Pictures.
Hall said yesterday that he knew,
(lothing about the matter.
Several Hundred
Exhibitors Promise to Work WitV
Patterson for Defense.
A permanent national organizatioi
of independent exhibitors, created a;
a defense body against invasions o
producer-exhibitors into the theatei
field, is the expressed wish of sev
eral hundred exhibitors who hav'
sent written and telegraphic respons.
to the call by Willard C. Pattersoi
manager of Sig Samuel's Critenoi
Theater of Atlanta, Ga., and Presi
dent of the Southeastern Theate
Managers' Asso., for a national mas
meeting of independent theater own
ers at the Hotel Congress next Mon
day, April 26.
Evolution of the mass meeting int.
an enduring Exhibitors' Defens
League will, according to Pattersoi
be the result of a fast crystallizin
determination by independent theate
owners, and which, he declares, fa
exceeds his original belief of the na
tional exhibitor realization of the dan
ger of a producer-exhibitor invasioi
to give country-wide unity an
strength to a formal demand for
show down, and to back up that de
mand with a permanent centralize
tion of independent exhibitor opii
ion in direct opposition to it.
Drugged, she fell at his feet, and he carried her to a hidden chamber that
his wife might be free to search for the jewels — Katherine MacDonald in
"Passion's Playground," from the novel, "The Guests of Hercules," a
First National attraction. — Advt.
Traverse Quits Fox
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Madlaine Traver.'^c
states she has severed her connec-
tions with Fox Film. She states
that her plans are indefinite at present
but that she is going to take a long
vacation before considering any film
proposition.
An official of Fox who did care to
be quoted stated he believed the
above report to be true.
Bill Withdrawn
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — Opposition which
has developed relative to the pro-
posed law permitting children be-
tween 10 and 16 to attend picture
theaters in New York City imaccom-
panied by parents or guardians, luis
resulted in the bill being withdrawn
Deposit Bill Dead?
[Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y.— Although the bill
which was aimed to protect the mo-
tion picture exhibitors relative to de-
posits and advance mone}^ on rental
of films has been amended so that it
will apply exclusively to films it is
not believed that the measure will
pass.
The bill is now in the Assembly
Rules Committee and it will probably
remain there.
Saxe Gets Strand
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Milwaukee — Thomas Saxe. owner
of the First National franchise for
Milwaukee, has purchased the Strand
of this city. This gives Saxe three
of the most prominent downtv vn
theaters in Milwaukee, the Strr
Alhambra and Princess.
The Silver Horde," Rex Beach-1 Pathe will release the Gasrier
"Goldwyn, has been booked for tlieirial, "The Third Eye," starrip"/ 1 Ws
Capitol May 9. fier Oland and Eileen Percy Kl..
To Vote on Sunday Shows
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Baltimore— Governor Ritchie he
approved the Iverson bill which pe:
mits the voters of Baltimore to pas
on the question of opening pictui
theaters on Sunday after 2 P. li
The vote will be taken at the nej
regular election in November.
4
Goldwyn Quoted
{By cable)
London, Eng. — The Evenin
Standard quotes Samuel Goldwy
to the extent of nearly a column n
gardiiig his views on production
etc.
ALICOATl
An Opinion
"A well-organized producing plai
is bound to produce, in the long ru;
better and more finished motion pii
tures than the independent product
can begin to create." So says Frar
E. Woods, supervising director. We;
Coast Studio, Famous Players-Lask
adding: "A director turned indi
pendent producer is something lil
the author turned publisher. Whe
author- ve insisted on being the
o 1- uiishers, the result nearly a
WHj s has been failure. Mark Twain
efforts along that line furnish tl
most historic instance." '
Film mer— Toin the VOYAGERS '•
\ ' Te"j;WILEY, he's Captain.— Advt. I
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Next Week at Rivoli-Rialto
The Rivoli next week will play
Irene Castle in "The Amateur Wife"
and the Rialto, Houdini in "Terror
Island."
Masterpiece Reorganizes
(Special to U'lD'S DAILY)
Cincinnati, O. — Masterpiece Films
'ave reorganized and will now dis
tribute one picture monthly.
A number of films have alread
lieen acquired for this territory in
eluding "Once to Every Man," "Sky
Kye," "The House Without Chil-
dren," the Jans productions with
' Olive Tell and the Vivian Martin-
(.iaumont film, "Frivolous Waives."
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thirty minutes we had a con-
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Pathe May Releases
Pathe will release in May Frank
Keenan in "Dollar for Dollar"; "The
Miracle of Money," Hobart Henley
Prod.; "Sherry," Edgar Lewis Prod.,
and one other not yet listed.
Simmons Head of Missoula Co.
Seattle, Wash.^ — W. A. Simmons
has been named president and Henry
Turner manager of the Missoula
.\musement Co., which operates a
chain in Montana and Idaho.
Putting It Over
Minneapolis, Minn. — In towns
where exhibitors are provided with
local news service, an idea originated
by Julius K. Johnson of the Garrick
will in many cases prove practicable
and profitable.
During the run of Anita Stewart in
"The Fighting Shepherdess," Jolin-
son assembled 35 boys, representing
the basketball squad of the Univer-
sity of Minnesota and had tliem
filmed. The pictures were held up
until the annual banquet given the
team, and following the reception,
the boys were invited to see them-
selves at the theater. During the
week he had 35 publicity agents
spreading the news, arousing local
interest and boosting patronage.
Goldwyn Has Post Comedies
Goldvvyn officially announced yes-
terday the acquisition of the "Buddy"
Post comedies produced bj^ National
Film. National Film anounced this,
several weeks ago. -
Sunset, Portland, to Be Razed
Portland, Ore. — The Sunset, the
oldest picture house here, has been
leased by a concern which will raze
it and erect a store and office build-
ing on the site.
Fred Schaefer
(Vitagraph)
Continuity & Titles
Continuity: "The Sea Rider."
Titles: "Dollars and the Woman,"
"The Sea Rider," "The Silent
Avenger" (Serial).
Prisma Cameramen Return
Otto C. Gilmore and Charles Ral-
eigh, European producers of Prizma
pictures with offices in Paris, who
went to the Sahara Desert to secure
material, have returned to the United
States with much unusual stuff.
Prinz Opens Pittsburgh Exchange
Pittsburgh, Pa.— J. J. Prinz has
opened an exchange at 100 Fourth
Ave., and will distribute features as
well as single reelers.
Ezell Selects Division Manager
C. C. Ezell has been appointed
Southern Division manager of Select
with headquarters in Dallas, where he
was formerly branch manager.
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Mac Donald
Grier Owns Diamond
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Jack Grier is now
the sole owner of the Diamond Film
Co., having bought out the interests
of his associates.
Faversham on Single Booking Plan
Selznick will release the William
Faversham productions on the single
booking plan. "The Man Who Lost
Himself" is his next release.
Charles Steele is now controller or
chief auditor of Selznick. He was
formerly auditor for World and Re-
public.
The next of the "Bringing Up
Father" two reelers starring Johnny
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Schine, Louis W. Schine and Edward
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Changes in Pathe Force
Buffalo— C. A. "Buck" Taylor has
resigned as manager of the Pathe
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Sailing May 12
Pickford and Fairbanks Set
ate — Will Have New Films
Completed by that Time.
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
i Angeles — A tentative date,
12, has been set for the sailing
ary Pickford and Douglas Fair-
for Europe,
present Miss Pickford is work-
"Hop o' My Thumb" and Fair-
in "The Mollycoddle."
ited Artists local office did not
anything about the above re-
Sre is some speculation as to
ler the departure for Europe
ary and "Doug" will afTect the
ing schedule of United Artists.
United Meeting Postponed
directors of United Artists
were scheduled to hold their an-
meeting yesterday afternoon
postponed the meeting until
Tuesday.
was exclus ively announced in
ublication last week that Hiram
.us would be elected president,
eding Oscar Price,
■am Abrams is at present in Los
es.
Barrymore With R. C.
i first Ethel Barrymore product-
qr Tri-Star Pictures Corp. will
listributed through Robertson
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iblish and distribute
om Chicago a special
lition April 27-30 in-
usive.
This special issue will
>ver fully and com-
etely report the im-
)rtant exhibitor plans
well as matters per-
ining to the Associated
irst National Theaters,
ic. meeting.
Advertising forms will
3se Saturday, April 24.
"You beautiful Devil! You wrecked my life once, and you have come
back to try it again." — Anita Stewart in "The Yellow Typhoon," from the
novel by Harold MacGrath. A First National attraction — Louis B. Mayer
made. — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
The following illustrates how the leading Broadway theaters pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
CAPITOL
The Capitol program includes as its important features "Ah"as Jimmy
Valentine," the Metro feature, and another performance of the opera, "Pag-
liacci." "Pagliacci" went very well at this house several weeks ago and
its revival brings no uncertain appreciation from the audience. The fea-
ture is one of the best the Capitol has shown and goes big. The bill also
includes a new Booth Tarkington comedy, "Edgar's Hamlet." This is
exceptionally well made and carries a big comedy and human appeal.
The usual news, travel and scenic pictures complete the pictorial part of
the program, while the overture is Rossini's "William Tell."
STRAND
Marshall Neilan's "Don't Ever Marry" is the highest spot on the
Strand bill this week. A matinee audience was kept in a continual state
of laughter during its run. The bill opens with "Morning, Noon and
Night," a Suppe overture. The review, longer than usual, follows. Mal-
Loew-Picker Deal
Gives Former Four Important
Houses in Fox and Moss
Territory
A deal was closed yesterday where-
by the Loew Enterprises took over
the four theaters owned and operated
by David Picker-the Rio on upper
Broadway, the Spooner, Elsmere and
Victory in the Bronx. The Burland
formerly owned by Picker was sold
last year to Loew.
This is the most important deal
made in months affecting local thea-
ters, and second only to the Moss-
Famous Players deal which was sub-
sequently called off.
The deal is of far reaching import-
ance inasmuch as it indicates the
Loew intention of invading the field
which heretofore has been considered
Moss,, Fox and Sydney Cohen terri-
tory. Cohen has the Empire, Bronx
Strand, McKinley Square, Tremont
and Moss the Hamilton, and the new
one he is building at 181st street. Fox
operates the Audubon and the
Washington in this neighborhood as
well.
When asked about the deal David
Picker said. "Whatever statement
Mr. Loew cares to make will be al-
right as far as I am concerned."
Marcus Loew's office confirmed the
details of the deal as outlined above.
The Theater Owner's Chamber of
Commerce met yesterday at a regular
meeting at the Astor when the
Picker attitude on the Loew-Metro
question was discussed fully.
The meeting was a closed one but
it is understood that the members of
the chamber were indignant at Picker
for the stand he took.
William Brandt, president of the
chamber stated that the letter which
Richard A Rowland of Metro stated
he would send and which was a car-
bon of the Picker letter to Metro had
not been received by the chamber.
Brandt intimated that Picker's at-
titude was assumed because of the
fact that sale of his theaters to Loew
was pending at the time he objected
to the chamber's opposition regard-
ing the use of Loew's name on Metro
productions.
Mr. Rowland at Metro stated last
night that his communication to the
chamber had been held up and that it
had been placed in the mails late. He
stated it should be received by this
morning.
Julian Here
Rupert Julian, director, is in town
stopping at the Astor. He is here to
make arrangements for future pro-
ductions of his own.
Western Producers — Eastern Representative
Get SOLOMON, he's wise. — Advt.
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Quotations
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Exchange Changes
Minneapolis — S. B. Rahn, formerly
with Famous Players exchange, has
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Sir:
The San Francisco Bul-
letin says:
"Pauhne Frederick proves
in 'The Woman in Room
13' that she has no peer as
an emotional actress."
At Broadway Theaters
{Cotitinued from Page 1)
colm McEachern, basso, renders "Bells of
St. Mary" and then follows the feature.
Another vocal number has next position on
the bill and a short scenic and a Jerry car-
toon conclude. The' usual two reel comedy
is omitted because of the general lightness
of the feature.
RIALTO
Charles Ray and Charles Chaplin share
honors on the Rialto's anniversary program,
the former being seen in his latest Ince pic-
ture, "Paris Green," the latter in a reissue
of "The Pawnshop." The features balance
well inasmuch as the Ray picture leans fur-
ther to pathos than usual. One of the nov-
elties that is making the crowds sit up and
take notice is a special sculptured conceit
showing Director Hugo Reisenfield leading
the orchestra from the screen. Ths is fol-
lowed by other "Sculptored Impressions of
Musical Personages," a Lyman H. Howe
novelty. After a bar or two of a certain
celebrity's music is flashed on the screen
a lump of clay is shown taking shape in bust
form of the composer. With the orchestra
playing the appropriate music this goes ex-
ceedingly well. Cecil De Mille's "Why
Change Your Wife" is advertised in the
magazine, a number of scenes accompanied
by their epigrammatical subtitles being
shown. This is certainly a good way of
arousing interest in the picture, but no men-
tion is made of the Criterion theater where
the picture is booked to open. The balance
of the program includes Liszt's "Sixth Hun-
garian Rhapsody" as the overture, the "Rig-
oletto" quartette and the concluding organ
solo.
BROADWAY
Three numbers, each calculated to prove an
attraction at the box office, are offered at
this house this week in a varied program.
Hope Hampton in "A Modern Salome" is
the principal feature, with Charles Chaplin,
Mane Dressier and Mabel Normand in a re-
vival of "Tillie's Punctured Romance," pre-
senting a distinct contrast to the former.
In addition, William B. Friedlander's musi-
cal act, "Cave Man Love," with Billy Rhodes
occupying the principal role, is offered to
those who like reviews, and from all appear-
ances there are many. This portion of the
program has been presented on the Keith
circuit. In addition, there are the usual
Topical eview and "Topics of the Day,"
while as an overture, the orchestra renders
Suppe's familiar "Light Cavalry."
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After an absence of quite some time Wil-
liam S. Hart returns to Broadway this week
as the feature of the Rivoli program. It's a
real Hart picture, btit the manner in which
it was received indicates that the "good, bad
man" is still among "those present" in the
list of favorites.
The bill is a long one, consisting of nine
numbers, two by the Rivoli orchestra: "Mari-
tana," the opening selection, and "Toymak-
er's Workshop," a novelty bit from "Babes
in Toyland." Betty Andersen sang "Little
Gray Home in the West," which was sup-
plied with an appropriate setting, and Fred-
erick Thompson sang "Joy."
The picture entertainment included a Bruce
Scenic, "Falling Waters," Rivoli Pictorial,
Fox Sunshine comedy, "Training Four Hus-
bands." The organ solo was "Fanfare."
Rita Weiman Writing for F. P.-L.
Hollywood — Rita Weiman, author
of 'The Acquittal," and other stage
plays, is engaged at the Lasky studios
on a special feature. William De-
Mille will produce it as a special pro-
duction.
Competition
Minneapolis — The Aud
managed by Charles G. Bran
siiowing United Artists attr
The opening week "Pollyann
the bill and the Shubert stoc
pany presented "Pollyanna"
stage production. The secon
the Fairbanks feature "Wh
Clouds Roll By" was shown ;
Shuberts presented "As the
Roll By" by W. J. McNally, i
paper man, as a stage product!
Burton Holmes to Enter
Burton Holmes will entei
number of film men about to
night. Harry H. Buxbau:
Lichtman and others will be i
Holmes promises not to lectur
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U BEACH, FLA. — The trans-oceanic
ttger plane "Big Fish starts on its 1200
flight to the North.
ftllNGHAM, ALA — "Tide" sweaps na-
I men in all walks of life don the blue
II in effort to combat high cost of cloth-
: E, ITALY — Honor memory of first
1 of Unified Italy— vast throngs celebrate
( birth anniversary of Victor Emmanuel
;T WILLIAM, CANADA— Dynamite
; , way for ship—the tug "Strathmore"
1 les her way to port as heavy charges
namite blow holes in cie.
;LIN, GERMANY — Rounding up mon-
:.t plotters— after quelling of the recent
i .. Ebert government organizes "Safety
I ;" to protect against any further out-
is.
Public demonstrations or large gath-
fe of any kind are closely watched by
I'olice.
Street orators are barred till the Re-
1 an Government isagain firmly re-
: lishcd.
Stores and dwellings are searched for
vplotters.
JNGSTOWN, OHIO— Round the rim
'wo wheels ! "Zip" performs thrilling
(is he rides bicycle on a 3-foot edge atop
litory building.
THE LIMELIGHT— To settle labor
tes-members of Labor Board named by
President gather to discuss railroad
adjustments.
H. T. Hunt, chairman of the Board.
New Government in Guatemala! Presi-
Estrada Cabrera, who has been seized
;volutionists after complete surrender.
New British ambassador to U. S.-Sir
land Geddes arrives here as successor
scount Grey.
TTLE, WASH. — Four die in hotel fire
thers are missing and twenty injured as
g blaze, starting at night, destroys big
PING IT FROM ALL SIDES— An
>ted cartoon by Bert Green.
Jose to Direct Farrar
Ivvard Jose will direct Geraldine
ar for Associated Exhibitors,
Goldwyn Gets Roseland
is understood that Goldwyn has
red the Roseland at Broadway
51st St., now occupied as a dance
and for ofifices. In view of the
that the building faces Broad-
7th Ave. and 51st St., it was said
:rday that it would make an ideal
for a theater.
Goldwyn official, however, when
d about it, said that the repor
"absurd."
m Loan to Write for Hampton
. H. Van Loan has entered into
ntract with Hope Hampton Pro-
ions whereby he is to receive, in
tion to a flat payment for sto-
5 per cent of the picture's gross
ipts over $100,000. This is
ght to be the first percentacr
ract made between a picture pro-
r and a screen author.
les Brulatour, who is interested
le Hampton company, could not
cached, but his office verified the
■e.
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Putting It Over
Here is how a brother exhib-
itor put his shoiu over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Putting on an
inexpensive prelude when he ran
Marshall Neilan's "The River's End,"
Julius H. Johnson, manager of the
;\e\v Garrick, gave the people cause
for discussion.
A borrowed Alaskan carryall, a
sketched piece of beaver board and
some electric devices were employed
to furnish a spectacle that invariably
drew applause. He had some igloos
sketched upon the board and when
the scene opened, deep blue lights
pla.yed upon the stage. These bright-
ened and occasional flashes of an
Aurora Borealis combined with other
light effects made an impression upon
the spectators.
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:porti '
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Richmond, Va. — Employing only
newspaper advertising in addition to
a lobby display, Ned Finley of the
Broadway secured splendid results
with D. W. Griffith's "The Idol
Dancer" by combining the presenta-
tion of that production with a vaude-
ville act.
A troupe of six Hawaiians, includ-
ing a Hula dancer who resembled
Clarine Seymour, star in the produc-
tion, was slated to appear. With
every picture of Miss Seymour was
a note, "Here in Person."
Special emphasis was laid on dan-
cing in all advertising and the Ha-
waiian trope was to sing and display
the Terpsichorean art during the
runriiig of the film. It took a long
while for the office stafT to count up
the shekels after that, for although
the shimmy is quite a thriller, they
have not forgotte nthat the hula hula
carries a big punch also.
Lila Lee Sues Mrs. Gus Edwards
Cli'tago, 111. — Lila Lee, in private
life Augusta Appel, has filed in the
Circuit Court, through her father
Carl Appel, an application for an in-
junction restraining Famous Players
from paying any more of her earn-
ings to Mrs. Gus Edwards.
Another one of the objects of the
suit is to ascertain the amount of her
earnings with the organization which
it is claimed neither she nor her
father knows. Mrs. Edwards, who
has directed Miss Lee's stage career
since she was five years old, is here
and will contest the suit.
Admission Taxes $6,713,993
Washington, D. C. — Figures from
the Internal Revenue Bureau show
that tax collections for January to-
talled $6,71,3,993, as compared with
$4,294,573 for January, 1919. Collec-
tions for eight months ending: with
February show a total of $41,236,65'?,
an increase of $16,152,770 over the
corresponding period the nrevious
vear, when, the total was $25,083,887.
Lewis Commg East
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Los Angeles — Edgar Lewis will
leave for the East shortly with a com-
pleted print of "Lahoma" which will
I ;' ro"":h Pathe.
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When Does Missouri JBelieve?
HENRIK IBSEN
AND
MACK SENNETT!
Red Letter Day in the History of Broadway
Famous Masterpiece of Henrik Ibsen
"A MAN THERE WAS"
Starring the Great American Actor
VICTOR SEASTROM
Acclaimed in Europe "Prince of the Screen"
Together with the Five-Reel Riotous Triumph of
MACK SENNETT'S SUPER-PRODUCTION
"DOWN ON ON THE FARM"
Will be Released Sunday, April 25th
To Run for Two Wrecks at
B. S. Moss Broadway Theatre
Broadway at 41st Street
TERRITORY NOW
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Bill Defeated
Ben Blumenthal of Export and Im-
ort yesterday received a cable from
lis Berlin office that the proposed
ill in the Berlin Reichstag seeking to
.ationalize picture theaters in Ger-
many has been defeated.
The first information regarding this
roposed move was received by
,VID'S DAILY cable last week.
Vidor Building
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — King Vidor, now
roducing for First National, expects
3 have his studio finished in about
ve weeks. The studio will be on
anta Monica Blvd. near the Jesse
lampton plant, and is on a five acre
)t. The buildings will be planned
D_ represent a New England village
?ith a court house, village school,
tc. Total cost expected to reach
100.000.
^T LIBERTY— Manager with 14
ears' experience in moving picture
lusiness. Have managed exchanges,
heaters and road shows. Will go
.nywhere. Sober, reliable, best ref-
!• 'fences, business producer. Chris-
ian, care Wid's, 71 West 44th St.,
1,.^. Y. City.
First Klaw Star?
Louis Bennison Reported as Having
Signed — No Confirmation
Locally.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Louis Bennison, who
formerly appeared on the Goldwyn
program, has been signed by Klaw
and Erlanger under a five year con-
tract.
Bennison will appear on the stage
and after the run of each is expected
to appear in film versions of the
plays. Klaw Pictures, Inc., were re-
cently formed in the East.
Marc Klaw was out of town yester-
day and in his absence no one cared
to comment on the above dispatch.
The first three of the Herbert
Kaufman editorials scheduled for re-
lease by Selznick, respectively, "A
Good Fellow," "Content" and "Pity
the Poor," will be released in order
on May 10, 17 and 24.
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Thursday, April 22, 1920
Price 5 Cents
i^rederick Signs
iprom Goldwyn to Robertson-
Dole When Present Con-
tract Expires.
(line Frederick, regarding whose
i affiliation there has been some
|ation, has been signed by Rob-
II -Cole to appear in a series of
^l productions for that company.
Goldwyn Statement
t Pauline Frederick is being re-
from her contract with the
I'yn Pictures Corporation was
•need by officials of that Com-
(yesterday.
j announcement adds: No break
li pleasant relations between the
ind the producer has occurred,
(he Goldwyn Company is em-
[ in its expression of the satis-
n and profit which have come
jh Miss Frederick's services
Goldwyn. The company how-
is now engaged in producing a
of powerful pictures, and have
cts for others which will be put,
rork in the next few months. -"
tern, Universal Treasurer
Stern, secretary and treasurer
L-Ko company which produces
ow and Century comedies for
rsal and a brother-in-law of
Laemmle has been made trea-
of Universal succeeding P. A.
:"s. Stern continues in his ca-
with L-Ko.
HICAGO
SPECIAL
WID'S DAILY will
iblish and distribute
Dm Chicago a special
ition April 27-30 in-
jsive.
This special issue will
ver fully and com-
2tely report the im-
■rtant exhibitor plans
well as matters per-
ning to the Associated
rst National Theaters,
c. meeting.
Advertising forms will
)se Saturday, April 24.
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"He is coming. When I overpower him, you steal the secret papers." —
Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow Typhoon," a First
National attraction, Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
Japs in Combine
Los Angeles — Two picture produ-
cing corporations of $10,000,000 each
have recently been formed in Japan
and hundreds of theaters are being
built in that country, according to a
statement made by Dr. Iwaho Tsu-
chiya, physician to the Mikado, dur-
ing a visit to the Famous Players
plant to secure ideas and suggestions
for his government.
Oakman With First National?
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Times says that
Wheeler Oakman has been signed by
First National to appear in a series
of productions. Oakman just mar-
ried Priscilla Dean.
Local First National offices had
nothing to say on the above matter
yesterday. Sol Lesser's office, how-
ever announced that Oakman had
been placed under long-term contract
with Lesser and that nothing was
known about distribution.
W. Va. Circuit
Huntington, W. Va. — The Lyric
Amusement Co. has plans under way
for the formation of a chain of pic-
ture houses which will be under di-
rection of C. E. Tipton. It is planned
to develop a circuit which will even-
tually have 21 theaters.
First National Meeting
Officially opening the First Na-
tional Exhibitors' Circuit convention
of 1920, the Board of Directors for
First National convened here in or-
der to meet the requirements of the
State's corporate laws. First Na-
tional's New York State charter re-
quires that its sessions be opened in
this state. The meeting was ad-
journed to Chicago, at the Congress
Hotel, next Monday morning. The
following were in attendance: A. H.
Blank, Des Moines; J. G. Von Her-
berg, Seattle, Wash.; Fred Dahnken,
San Francisco; Col. Fred Levy.
Louisville, Ky. ; M. H. Finkelstein,
Minneapolis; H. O. Schwalbe, Phila-
delphia; J. D. Williams, New York,
and E. B. Johnson, San Francisco.
Split With Cohen?
Exhibitor Organizations Claimed By
"U" Industrial Dep't— Previous-
ly With New York League
Harry Levey, general manager of
the Industrial Department Universal,
returned yesterday from a trip to the
Middle West.
A conference with western exhibi-
tors at the Hotel Winton, Cleveland,
Levey stated, resulted in a complete
understanding between Levey and the
exhibitors in regard to Universal In-
dustrial distribution.
The association represented at the
Cleveland conference and who be-
come parties to the Universal-Exhi-
bitor agreement were, according to
Levey.
Miami Valley Exhibitors' Assn.,
Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, In-
diana; John Seifert, president.
Cleveland Exhibitors' Assn., H. H.
Lustig, president; Sam Bullock,
secretary; W. J. Slim, treasurer.
American Exhibitors' Assn., of
Pennsylvania and West Virginia,
Fred Herrington.
Kansas City Exhibitors' Associa-
tion. Michigan Exhibitors' Associa-
tion. St. Louis Exhibitors' Associa-
tion. Northwest Exhibitors' Circuit.
Other state and district associations
represented announced the intention
of booking Universal pictures on the
direct payment plan, Levey said.
The Miami Valley League, the
Cleveland exhibitors and the Pen-
nsylvania exhibitors are known defi-
nitely to have allied themselves with
the Sydney Cohen organization for
industrial distribution: The M. P.
Theater Owners of America. There
has been considerable talk that these
organizations were dissatisfied with
the way in which Cohen lived up to
his agreement with them and that
releasing schedule mapped out had
not been lived up to.
Sydney Cohen was in Albany yes-
terday and no one could be reached
at the office of the Exhibitors' League
in the Times Bldg. for a statement
as to how this move would affect the.
M. P. Theater Owners ofAmerica,
Zukor and Brady Due
Adolph Zukor of Famous Players
is due in New York to-day aboard
the Mauretania. William A. Brady
is on the same boat.
Callaghan Coming East
Los Angeles — Andrew J. Calla-
ghan, head of the producing organ-
ization starring Bessie Love, is leav-
ing for New York to confer with his
Eastern representatives on additional
screen vehicles for his star.
For special "TIE UP" work.
Use SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
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DAIUY
Thursday, April 22, 320 i
a(pBIUDSTReET
of FILMDOM
Vol. XII N». 22Thurs. April 22, 1920 PrictSCenti
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
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Business Manager.
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Editorial and Business Ofifices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
6th Floor, CoiJsumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Incorporations
Albany, N. Y.— The New York
Exchange for Educational Films,
Manhattan. Capital, $100,000. Di-
rectors, Earle W. Hammons, George
A. Skinner and Harry G. Kosch, 729
Seventh Ave., New York City. At-
torney, Harry G. Kosch, 1476 Broad-
way.
Putting It Over
Albany, N. Y. — Sumner Charles
Britton, Inc., Manhattan. Capital,
$100,000. Directors, Orpha Emily
Britton, William Adams and Julius
Goldsmith, 800 Riverside Drive, New
York City. Attorneys, House, Gross-
man & Vorhaus.
Bid. Asked.
Famous Players.. 77 79
*do pfd 91 91
*Goldwyn 24^ 24^
Loew's Inc .31 ii
Triangle 7-16 ^i
Unit. Pict. Prod 3J4 4
World Film K K
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Last
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Canyon Has "Vanishing Trails"
Canyon Pictures are releasing on
the state right plan "Vanishing
Trails."
Jensen- Von Herberg Plan Another
Portland, Ore. — A house costing
f $850,000 and seating 3,000 is planned
by Jensen and Von Herberg on the
Majestic corner. They have a lease
i on the property for eight years more,
but are negotiating for a new lease
for 50 years. ,
AVtHWC
YORK
"tBll a A OOIDWTS TSAS-
Sir:
The San Francisco Ex-
aminer says:
" 'The Silver Horde' has
remarkable scenes and a
story alive with natural
Northern experience en-
tirely along line of actual
happenings and not for a
moment out of probabil-
ity."
Albany, N. Y. — Cine-Plant, Inc.,
New Rochelle, N. Y. Capital, $25,000.
Directors, Michael Doherty, James K.
McGuire and Andrew J. Harte, Dillon
Heights, New Rochelle. Attorney,
Gregory Dillon, 472 Main St., New
Rochelle.
Here is how a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Albany, N. Y. — Brunswick Film
Corp., Manhattan. Capital, $100,000.
Directors, James Currie, Jr., H. F.
Parmelee and Edward L. Parker, 120
Broadway, New York City. Attor-
ney, C. P. Northrup, 31 Nassau St.,
New York.
Albany, N. Y. — Climax Film Corp.,
Manhattan. Capital, $50,000. Di-
rectors, Morris Vanbergh, Jacob H.
Friedenwald and Aaron H. Schwarz,
Great Northern Hotel, New York
City. Attorney, Aaron H. Schwarz,
87 Nassau St.
Radin Sells "Real Star Dramas"
Radin Pictures have sold the series
of "Real Star Dramas" to the South-
eastern Film Co. of Atlanta for Geor-
gia, Alabama, Florida, Virginia and
North and South Carolina.
Waterbury, Conn. — With Jack
Dempsey in "Daredevil Jack" at the
Strand, Manager Sellman decided
that a fistic prologue would fit neatly
into the scheme of things, and very
promptlj' engaged Buddy Faulkes.
Outside of this town the aspiring
youth may not be known, but here
they have a great deal of faith in
Buddy, and when he appeared in an
exhibition bout before the serial went
on with a sparring partner much in-
terest was aroused. A large audience
watched Faulkes and his friend shat-
ter the atmosphere and thump each
other a few times and then watched
Dempsey knock 'em dead on the
screen.
Albany Exhibitors Consolifl
Albany, Ala. — H. B. CagJ
Louis Rosenbaum have mergef
interests in four houses here
Decatur, namely, the Star, _
Masonic and Princess. The ||
is to save by co-operation expf
the purchase of film and reduc|
admission rates.
Cooper Criterior Manager
Max Cooper, now chief usher at
the Rivoli, has been appointed resi-
dent manager of the Criterion, which
will open Saturday noon.
Dooley Seeking Material
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Syracuse, N. Y. — Thomas W. Doo-
ley, general manager, and George E.
Scherrer, president of Dooley Ex-
change, Inc., will be at the Hotel
Astor, New York, April 27-30, look-
ing for material.
Asher Reports Big 6usin|
E. M. Asher, Mack Sennett^
sonal representative, wires I
"Down on the Farm" played tol
at the Kinema, Los Angeles, o|
day, which breaks the house
by $700 for a Sunday. Ashtl
states that the picture played t'[
perial, San Francisco, last wl
$12,000. The film is now pla|
second week there.
Rob Wagner, Saturday Evening
Post writer, has made his first two
scenarios for Charles Ray to be used
as future screen material. The scripts
will also be made into stories for
magazine use. .
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starring FERNANDO R. ELIZONDO and Mme. HALINA BRUZOVNA
Directed by EMIL HARDER
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Sterling Buys "Tillie"
Omaha, Neb. — Sterling Filml
has purchased "Tillie's PunI
Romance" for Iowa and NebrsI
The exhibitor wants til
finest posters attainabll
The RITCHEY LITH(|
CORP. MAKE THEl
It is simply a question
getting together.
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|:hursday, April 22, 1920
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DAILV
irr Sells "Torchy"
2S of 12 Comedies to go Through
Educational Exchanges
larles C. Burr has sold to Edu-
)nal Films the first 12 "Torcliy"
edies. The comedies are from
ell Ford's series of Torchy
ies that have been appearing in
newspapers of the United States
Canada for the last ten years.
he star in the film stories is
my Hines. In addition to the
liar publicity issued by Educa-
il, Burr will maintain for Master
is, Inc. an exploitation staff of
)wn to co-operate with exhibitors,
second comedy is now being
luced under the working title of
Knight for a Night."
New Theaters
House Being Erected
Newport, Ark. — O. F. and Roy M.
Craig building Royal, $7,000, to open
.11 April.
Wanger With F. P.-L.
^alten Wanger has become asso-
ed with Famous Players as spe-
representative of the production
irtraent. In 1917 Wanger pre-
ed Nazimova in '"Ception
als."
Houses Completed
Pauls Valley, Okla. — Hamly open-
ed recently.
Dierks, Ark. — Spad opened.
Fairfax, Okla. — Mrs.
Moore bought Rex.
William
Beggs, Okla. — Brown and Corn-
ett bought Empress from L. E. Bil-
bro.
Providence, R. I. — Henry McMa-
hon is building on Quidnick St.
Advertisers Entertain
The midnight show of the A. M.
P. A. was held last night at the Ri-
voli. It was attended by a number
of newspaper publishers now here
for the sessions of the American
Newspaper Publishers' Ass'n at the
Waldorf, well-known film executives
and members of the A. M. P. A.
D. W. Griffith delivered a talk on
censorship while his latest produc-
tion, "Black Beach" was shown.
Other film features included the Mutt
and Jeff cartoons, the Bringing Up
Father comedies, etc.
Pasadena, Cal.— Raymond, $500,000
2,000 is in the course of construction.
Star" Box in New Theater
;os Angeles — One of the innova-
s of the new $3,000,000 theater
ch First National will erect here
be a "star" box which will be
liable to the star whose picture is
aing at the theater.
Stanwood, Wash. — Oscar Ruth.$40,
000.
Endicott, Wash. — R. R. Hutchison
opened house.
Must Ship Films With Care
V^ashington, D. C— The Post Of-
Department has issued orders to
effect that more care be exercised
the sending of film. Complaints
le been received from several
rces on the ground that shows
been missent.
Anacortes, Wash. — Rex,
Adams, 450, opened.
W.
Lawlor Joins Levey
Hoey Lawlor, well-known carica-
turist, is now head of the newly form-
ed Technograph Dept. at Universal-
Industrial.
The new department will special-
ize in animated cartoons. Harry
Levey says he has a new camera
which can show action on the screen
one-sixteenth of normal.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Riviera, Joseph
J. Schwartz, opened.
STUDIO SPACE
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411 5th Ave. Phone Van. 7670
Torrington, Conn. — Ross C. Cabol
building.
Charleston, S.
build.
C. — E. N. Rose to
Mayflower's production of Robert
Chambers' "Athalie" includes in-
or views of the Millionaires' Club
Fifth Ave. and 60th St.
essie Levine, formerly assistant
nager of Metro's New York Ex-
.nge, is now maanger of the Fa-
us Pictures Sales Co.
Another First Run
Los Angeles — Sol Lesser and the
Gore Brothers will erect a large first
run house here.
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Permanent New York Office at
1781 BROADWAY
GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 1298
"The Silent Barrier" first of the
Louis Tracy novels to be filmed by
Louis Tracy Prod. Inc., was comple-
ted last week at the Leah Baird
studios ClifFside. N. J.
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Neilan to Star Barry
Wesley Barry will soon be starred
by Marshall Neilan in an original
story by Neilan and Reed Heustis,
Jack McDermott has been engaged
to co-direct the picture.
Taylor With Pioneer
Buffalo, N. Y.— C. A. ''Buck"
lor, formerly Pathe manager here
i.s now with Pioneer Film.
Tay-
LOUjIS B. MAYER
_^ Has in preparation for
production
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Tom Mix in
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"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
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Thursday, April 22, 192|
Once upon a time
The Vitagraph — In New
York
made an O'Henry story
called
"Vanity and Some Sables"
It was faultlessly directed
by John S. Robertson, now
with Famous Players —
and the star part was
played by
Wallace
Mac Donald
Watch This Space Every Day!
In the Courts
In the suit by the Sidney Olcott
,?layers, Inc., against the U. S. Ex-
libitors Booking Corp. and others,
n which the plaintiff made charges
){ misrepresentation against the de-
endants in connection with a trans-
xtion by which the defendants ac-
uired the film, "The Belgian," a set-
iement has been effected as the re-
ult of which the complaint has been
ismissed and all charges of misrep-
esentation are withdrawn.
Max Spiegel has filed two suits in
be Supreme Court against associates
1 the ownership of the Albany Grand
'heater Company, for which they
Dund it necessary to raise money,
■piegel asked $375 each from Daniel
f. Nolan and Timothy E. Kerwin as
^heir share of a note for $1,500 which
e paid, and in a second suit against
Jolan for $683 he said Nolan failed
b pay his share of a note for $7,050.
5oth were made in 1918.
Lorimore Here From Australia
Alec Lorimore, managing director
f Feature Films, Ltd., of Sydney,
Vustralia, is in New York. His com-
any distributes the Famous Players
roduct in Australia.
Mason to Tour Europe
Lesley Mason, editor of the Exhib-
itors' Trade Review, expects to leave
on Saturday for a ten weeks' tour of
the Continent and England investi-
gating film conditions on the other
side.
Musgrove En Route
Harry Musgrove, recently general
lanager of Australasian Films, Ltd.,
new en route from that country to
Lmerica. He is expected in New
■■ork the end of April and will prob-
bly remain here formulating his
lans. He will then return to Aus-
•alia.
Gets Lupin Stories
Robertson-Cole has signed a con-
act whereby it obtains the com-
lete screen rights to the Arsene Lu-
in detective stories, written by Mau-
ke Leblanc. The present plan is to
jlease a limited number each year
ad to market them as specials. The
eal was closed with JosephMenchen.
Reelcraft Closes Territory
Reelcraft has arranged with the
Masterpiece Film Corp., Philadelphia,
and the Standard Film Co., Cleve-
land, Detroit and Cincinnati, O., to
distribute the Alice Howell comedies
produced by it.
The addition of the above men-
tioned exchanges completes the en-
tire United States territory for the
Alice Howell series.
Film Service Bureau, Inc., has
moved to its new quarters in the
Leavitt Bldg^
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ROBERT/DN - COLE
Opens New Chicago Studio
Chicago — Bray Pictures has se-
cured larger quarters for the west-
ern studios at 7514 N. Ashland Ave.
The studio is in charge of E. Dean
Parmelee, vice-president. Jack Nor-
ling will have charge of the ani-
mated technical department. The
sales offices will continue at 208 So.
LaSalle St.
North Vancouver, B. C— L. H.
Keller at Empire.
New House for Butter field
Port Huron, Mich.— W. S. Butt
field, president and general mana(
of the Bijou Theatrical Enterpr
Co., has purchased the Majestic. Hi
terfield wil spend $30,000 remodelh
Pictures and vaudeville with possit
an occasional road attraction is to
the policy.
Harrison Ford will appear opp^
site Wanda Hawley in "Miss Hobb
for Realart.
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more money, when
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XII No. 23
Friday, April 23, 1920
Price 5 Centi
ritish Production
ned For Famous Player's En-
jh Subsidiary — Zukor Returns
From Europe
lolph Zukor immediately after
ieturn to this country yesterday
-d the Mauretania announced
1 Famous Players — British Pro-
's, Ltd., the English subsidiary
'amous Players — Lasky would
iseveral of the Sir James Barrie
: for distribution in this country.
!ese are "Peter Pan" "What
1/ Woman Knows,, "The Little
Uer." Other productions slated
•English pictures are "The Great
; a Drury Lane melodrama and
play by Henry Arthur Jones,
gh Ford is now in England.
Brady Seeks Eqviipment
lliam A. Brady also returned
day on the Mauretania. He is-
statement on his observations
m conditions in Europe and
that he had been deleepted to
se studio equipment to the ex-
f $1,000,000. No mention was
for whom this material ^
t but there has been some talk
Shere and in London that Brady
erfected an alliance of some sort
iLord Beaverbrook.
iiracter Pictures have signed
Pierce in "The 'isle of Des-
HICAGO
SPECIAL
IWID'S DAILY will
blish and distribute
!)m Chicago a special
ition April 27-30 in-
isive.
This special issue will
ver fully and com-
itely report the im-
rtant exhibitor plans
well as matters per-
ning to the Associated
rst Nationa' "' < *■ - ..
c. meeting.
'Advertising forms will
: tse Saturday, April 24.
Sues for $750,000
Nebraska Exhibitor Charges Film
Companies With Restraint of
Trade
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb— Charles G. Binderup,
operating a chain of 21 theaters m
Kearney, Minden and other Nebraska
towns has filed suit against the-
Omaha Film Board of Trade and 38
other defendents including Pathe,
First National, Famous Players-Las-
ky, Goldwyn Select and practically
every company operating in this ter-
ritory who is a member of the Board
of Trade for $750,000 damages on a
charge of restraint of trade.
Binderup in his petition charges
that the exchange managers for the
above mentioned concerns placed him
on a black-list because he refused to
divide profits with them, and that he
has been forced to shut down his
various theaters because of the film
companies' action. He claims that
his business has been wrecked and
that he has been unable to secure
films. His action is brought under
the Sherman law.
Disguised as peasants they stole silently to the stateroom where the mili-
tary plans were hidden — Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow
Typhoon," a First National attraction, — Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
*^keturn of Tarzan"
Secured By Goldwyn For Fall Re-
lease— Big Exploitation Plans.
Goldwyn Pictures Corp. have pur-
chased "The Return of Tarzan" from
Numa Pictures Corp. and it is under-
stood will present this as a special
feature for the coming season.
It is reported that negotiations are
under way to secure the services of
Harry Reichanbach to direct a special
campaign for this production in
view of the exploitation and publicity
which he carried on for the original
"Tarzan of the Apes" production.
It is also understood that Goldwyn
will have the services of S. L.
("Roxy") Rothapfel for exhibitor aid
in showmanship angles for this pro-
duction which will be one of their big
specials for the coming year.
Combine in Spain
Two Companies Backed by King
Alphonse Consolidate — Control
Situation There.
(By cable)
Madrid, Spain — A combination has
been perfected here between the At-
lantida and Patria companies which
is generally conceded as meaning a
complete tie-up of both production
and exhibition in Spain by these two
companies. It means a trust here.
The combined companies have a
capital of 4,000,000 pesetas and are
backed financially by King Alphonse
himself and his prime minister, Roma-
nones who are the chief stockholders.
A 4,000 seat theater is now being
erected here.
ALICOATE
Elek J. Ludvigh, head of the legal
department of Famous Players stated
that he had just received the bill of
complaint and pending a careful per-
usal of it preferred not to make any
statement. At Goldwyn it was stat-
ed that nothing had been heard about
the suit as yet.
Konta and Kirchwey, Select's at-
torney, preferred to reserve comment.
50 Million in Jap Company
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles-Kenzo Taguchi, man-
aging director of the Schohiku Pho-
toplay Corp, a $50,000,000 Jap-
anese company is in this country to
study American film methods.
The company plans to enter the
production field in Japan on a large
scale.
Wilkerson With Comedyart
W. G. Wilkerson, formerly with
Universal in New York and Kansas
City, has been appointed manager of
the Special Pictures Corp. in New
York. Special Pictures release Com-
edyart.
. . Clarine Seymour 111
Clarine Seymour is critically ill at
t'le Misericordia Hospital following
.••a operation for intestinal trouble.
Hiss Seymour was at work on "Way
Down East" for D. W. Griffith when
s'le was taken ill.
"Slippy McGee"
The stage and picture rights of
"Slippy McGee," written by Marie
Conway Oemler and published by the
Century Company, have been pur-
chased by Oliver Morosco. It is
understood that there is a working
arrangement between Famous Play-
ers and Oliver Morosco by which
Famous Players have the first call to
Morosco productions for pictures.
"The Boss of the Big Bonanza," a
western story by Vingie E. Roe, has
been purchased by Thomas H. Ince
for Enid Bennett. ,
NEW press hook IDEAS,
SOLOMON has "em, he's wise.— Advt.
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Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
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Quotations
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•Tuesday's quotations.
\ Incorporations
g Nashville, Tenn. — Eagle Film Co.,
Chattanooga. Capital, $30,000. Incor-
porators, A. W. Chambliss, J. B.
Sizer, A. Shalliday, L. Bryant and
,1'John A. Chambliss.
- Trenton, N. J. — Fulton Theater Co.
."Authorized capital, $75,000. Frank H.
rContey, Benjamin J. Darling E. Ham-
Hilton Meharg, and Frederick H. Mer-
,tens,
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Sir:
The San Francisco Daily
News says:
"'The SUver Horde' is
t
: a wonderful picture of red-
blooded men."
Assembly Passes Bill
Deposit Measure Now Goes to Gov-
ernor for Final Action.
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The officials of the
New York State M. P. Exhibitors'
League have succeeded in obtaining
the passage, both in the Assembly
and Senate, of the measure providing
relief for them regarding the depos-
its and advance money paid for the
rental of films.
The exhibitors insist that the en-
actment of this proposed law will af-
ford the protection they have been
striving for and will be the means
of saving them large sums which
they are required to deposit, some-
times, with unreliable concerns which
drop out of business still holding the
deposits in their possession.
The Cotillo bill provides for a trust
fund which cannot be used by the
distributor or producer and will be
held by a trustee until the final terms
of the contract has been filled. The
bill amends the Business Law regard-
ing the terms of contract but does
not affect other business other than
the rental of films.
The Senate has passed the bill in-
troduced by Senator Kelly of New-
York City, permitting the admission
of children under 16 years of age to
places of amusement, if accompanied
by an adult person authorized by par-
ent or guardian.
r V
New Glucksmann Purchases
Jacobo Glucksmann has purchased
the following pictures:
"The Modern Salome" from Metro
for South America.
"The Inner Voice," "The Storm\'
Petrel," and "Women Men Forget,"
from Reginald Warde for Argentine.
Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Bo-
livia and Ecuador.
"Love Without Question" and
"Woman's Business," from Export
and Import for Argentine, Paraguay,
Chile and Uruguay.
Frank Currier is coming east to
appear in local-made Metro pictures.
»»
Buys "County Fair
Guy Croswell Smith Secures Tour-
neur Production for the World
Guy Croswell Smith, Ltd., export-
ers, have purchased the world's rights
on "The County Fair" produced by
INIaurice Tourneur. Nothing has as yet
been determined as to how the pro-
duction will be distributed domesti-
cally but it is understood that the film
will be a fall release.
J. J. McCarthy, now en route to
Europe will dispose of foreign terri-
tory on the production and arrange
or the opening of "Broken Blossoms"
in Paris. It will probably play at
Salle Maribaux there. *
New Co-operative Association
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany, N. Y. — The Theatrical and
Motion Picture Managers of Assoa-
tion of Greater New York Inc., has
been granted a charter by the Secre-
tary of State. It is a membership
corporation and has its principal office
in New York.
The particular object for which the
corporation is formed is to mp'"'-'
and promote the presentation of
wholesome and refined entertainment
in both vaudeville and moving picture
theatres in New York, and to con-
tinue such theatres an uplifting and
moral influence upon the public also
to promote the general welfare of the
mem.bers of the association.
The board of directors consists of
the following members: William Fo.k,
acob W. Loeb, Nicholas M. Schenck,
David Bernstein, Marcus Loew, Ben-
jamin S. Moss, Edward F. Albee,
John Kalvoord, Jr., John J. Murdock,
Philip F. Offin, John A. Dowd, Ben-
jamin Thau, Charles Monish, John
.\. Hopkins and Lawrence A. Walsh
all of Greater New York City.
. Houses Bought
Newport, Ark. — Alf R. James, A.
C Wilkerson, Bert E. Snetser and
Joe L. Bevans bought Newport from
J. W. Crnbbs for $24,000.
Burton King has acquired the
rights to "The Common Sin." story
by Willard Mack.
Marshall, Tex. — Cole and Cole
bought Grand from D. W. Powell,
Black-well. Okla.— G. A. Wahl and
R. '\. Watts bought Elks.
TYPHOON FAN COMPANY
281 LEXINGTON AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
1044 Camp Street
New Orleans, La.
255 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pa
64 W, Randolph St.
Chicago, 111.
Friday, April 23,
%-
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY
Hollywood — Viola Daniel \
Roscoe Arbuckle's leading woi
his next production.
J. Barney Sherry has been 1
rarily loaned to Lew Cody fo
rent production.
Pat O'Malley, who has the 1
male role in Marshall Neilan's
independent production, has be
engaged for a part in the proc
fourth picture.
Danny Gray has been engag
film editor of all future Neilai
ductions. He succeeds Lou 0
who goes to Selznick.
John Paul Keefe has been
to the Thos. H. Ince exploi
headquarters in Culver City, C
Rowland Lee was recently i
under contract by Thos. H. Inc
will be featured in role of a
coming special.
Anita Stewart's new picture,
riet and the Piper," is now
production at the Louis B.
studio with Bertram Bracken ,
rector. The story, by Kathleen
ris, originally appeared as a ser
Pictorial Review.
Haydn Talbot, playwright an(
thor of "The Truth Wagon,"
the city.
GAUSJ
I
The successful exhibitor
is the one who uses the
best posters the greatest
number of times. In othef
words, the most prosper-
ous exhibitors are the ones
who use the largest num-
ber of RITCHEY posters!
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Friday, April 23, 1920
iMA
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New Theaters
Houses Planned
;rby, Conn. — J. Hoffman of the
ly Amuse. Co. and John R.
!lds, manager of the Sterling^
build.
istin, Tex. — Major George W.
field to build on site of Queen
asino. $100,000.
wrence, Mass. — Tooney and De-
Amuse. Co., will spend about
00 on a 2,400 seat house.
arleston, S. C. — .T. J. Miller
ing. 2,000.
iftinez, Cal. — J. J. McNamara.
)0. 1,000.
Francisco, Cal. — Patrick Hig-
1,500.
jpenish, Wash. — Dr. Johnson
ng Loise, 1,600.
lalia, Cal. — Crescent Theater
150,000. 2,000.
Bernardino, Cal. — J. G. Knapp.
)00. 1,600.
nona, Minn. — L. G. Rosener,
lial, 600.
timore, Md. — Pearce and Scheck
tnbridge, Mass. — Richard A.
ird will build.
Francisco, Cal. — O. D. Bald-
$85,000. 1,800. To be leased to
n. Goldberg.
Camden Exhibitors Visitors
Benjamin Shindler and Samuel
Varbalow, owners of the Auditorium
theater, Camden, N. J., are visiting
New York.
A new theater, the Victoria, is now
being constructed in Camden and
will be opened by Decoration Day.
Seating capacity, about 1,000.
Bert Lytell's next for Metro has
been changed from "The Temple of
Dawn" to "The Man From Hades."
Blackwell, Okla. — Liberty, Ensley
Barbour, manger, opened.
Nowata, Okla. — Rex, George E.
Shikett, opened.
Watertown, N. Y. — Avon, Bard-
avon Theater Corp of Poughkeepsie
to open in May.
Benton, Ark. — Imp, Mrs. Wooten
manager, opened
Benton, Ark. — Palace, C. H. Wom-
ack, opened.
Columbus, O. — A new house for
colored people J. Chesborough, open-
ed.
Mather, Pa. — Mather Colieres
house, $80,000. 600, ready to open.
Houses Being Erected
Sipe Springs, Tex. — A. F. Blethen
building Majestic, 700.
Seward, Neb. — F. P. Maryland is
building.
Knoxville, Tenn. — The local Loew
house will open shortly.
Famous Players Studio Ball
Famous Players studio ball will be
held at the Commodore next Wed-
nesday evening.
A feature of the ball will be a con-
test for the selection of a young
woman qualified to become a picture
star. The committee in charge an-
nounces that gingham dresses and
overalls will be as welcome as even-
ing clothes.
Lyons Leaves Miles
John F. Lyons, who has been asso-
ciated with Joseph R. Miles for the
past nine years in his various organ-
izations, has resigned to assume the
management of the Simplex Studios
projection rooms in the Candler
Bldg. beginning May 1.
Sales on "Hawk's Trail
Louis Burston has sold "The
Hawk's Trail" for New York City
and Northern New Jersey to Merit
Film.
FOR RENT OR FOR SALE.
STAR THEATRE, Buffalo, N. Y. Opposite
site of new $7,000,000 Statler Hotel. Seats
1,400 on three floors. In perfect condition
and fully equipped for road shows, stock,
vaudeville or pictures.
For particulars write or wire
A. A. FENYVESSY
Strand Theatre, Rochester, N. Y.
City, Pa. — Pennsylvania Amuse
100,000.
;eport. Pa. — Harry A. Seitz,
a House, to build. $25,000. 350.
ston. Pa. — Wilmer and Vincent,
will build a $400,000 house, to
2700.
anta, Ga. — It is reported that
inder Pantages plans a house.
5Cton, Mass. — Edwin J. Dreyfus.
Houses Completed
Diego, Cal. — The Garden
es Welstead, at La Jolla, a sub-
if this city, opened.
Under Construction
Wellsburg, W. Va.— N. G. Annas
building Strand. $75,000.
Napa, Cal. — Hippodrome, to be run
in conjunctidh with Orpheus and
San Rafael, being built.
Marshall, Texas— G. W. Trommell
bought Elk from Fred Alexander for
$30,000.
Quinton, Okla. — E. H. Puckett and
M. Davis bought Majestic from C.
Rowton.
MONEY NO OBJECT
w Braunfels, Tex. — Queen, Ed-
^udewig and Harry Hanz, open-
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Loew's 83d St. Held Up
Construction on the new Marcui
Loew theater planned for 83rd St
has been held up because of the stays
granted the tenants in the buildings
now on the site Loew controls.
Jersey BUI Killed
The Sunday picture bill which has
been pending in New Jersey for some
time has been killed.
The legislature is to about to dis-
solve and there seems to be no oppor-
tunity for bringing up a bill of that
character until January.
Agnes Egan Cobb, sales manager
of Schomer-Ross Prod., will attend
the convention in Chicago and then
start a trans-continent trip in the
interest of her company.
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clients "The Play's the Thing," and
we have it.
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Friday, April 23, 'JO
Miss Pauline
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made
"NANETTE OF THE
WILDS"
A CANADIAN WOODS
STORY FOR FAMOUS
PLAYERS— AND THE
JUVENILE LEADING
MAN, WHOSE WORK
RECEIVED EXCEL-
LENT COMMENT WAS
Wallace
Mac Donald
Watch This Space Every Day!
I Reelcrafe Closes on Guinan
Reelcraft Pictures reports the sale
f the series of Texas Guinan 26 two
eel western features to S. & S. Film
c Supply Co., Pittsburg; Consoli-
'ated Film Corp., San Francisco;
::onsolidated Film Corp., Los Ange-
,!s, and the R. D. Marson Attrac-
ons, Boston.
John Emerson Nominated
John Emerson has been nominated
ibr the presidency of the Actors'
i^quity Asso. which won the strike
gainst the managers last summer.
Louis B. Mayer has in preparation
)r production "The Professional
Vife."
Nicholas Kessel Laboratory,
Inc.
'Phone Fort Lee 221
Getting Ready
First National Folk Busy Preparing
for Chicago Convention — Special
Cars Engaged
Independent exhibitors in every ter-
ritory, including all members of First
National, all branch managers, sales-
men and exploitation men, the official
staff at the Home Office, editors and
business representatives of trade jour-
nals, together with producers and
stars holding releasing contarcts with
the Circuit, are busy making prepara-
tions for attending the annual con-
vention of the entire First National
Circuit which begins at the Hotel
Congress, Chicago, next Monday.
New methods which affect inde-
pendent exhibitors, the present forms
of film distribution, recently negotiat-
ed contracts between First National
and stars and producers and the offi-
cial launching of Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc., will occupy the
featured positions in the program
for the week.
Two cars will leave New York on
Sunday, attached to the Broadway
Limited on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, occupied by members, branch
managers, the editors of the trade
journals, salesmen, exploitation men.
Home Office officials, stars and pro-
ducers. Special First National cars
will convey exhibitor members and
branch office staffs from Atlanta,
Washington, D. C, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas, with
stops at intermediate centers, where
local members and exchange officials
will join. The greater number of
those who attend the meetings will
reach Chicago early on Monday.
Probably the most important event
of the session will be the announce-
ment of the complete details of the
sub-franchising plan fostered by
First National Pictures, and which it
has employed a statistical depart-
ment occupying an entire floor for
the last four months.
Two speeches of special signifi-
cance are scheduled. They will be
made by Joseph M. Schenck, of the
Norma Talmadge Film Co., and the
Constance Talmadge Film Co., and
VVhitman Bernnett, who recently re-
signed as production manager for
Famous Players to enter the ranks
of independent producers with Lionel
Barrymore as the star.
STATE RIGHT BUYERS!
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irring FERNANDO R. ELIZONDO and Mme. HALINA BRUZOVNA
Directed by EMIL HAKDER
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Featured in
Fox Sunshine Comedies
"Money Talks" "Schoolhouse Scandal"
"Virtuous Husbands" "The Yellow Dog Catcher"
"Dablin in Society" "The Heart Snatchcr"
"Foothght Maids" "The Light-Weight Lover"
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts"
Watch this Space for Future Announcements.
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sAUTHORIT
VOL. XII No. 24
Saturday, April 24, 1920
Price 5 Cent*
jys Ed. Rose Plays
ibrated Authors Society Closes
Deal-Ready for Disposal
he Celebrated Authors Society,
., Joseph Meiichen, president, has
ired exclusive film rights on the
•s of Edward E. Rose, author of
ppy Ricks" and is now holding
n for disposal.
he plays are "Come Back to
1," "The Wickedest Woman in
World," "The Little Girl Got
got," "A Square Deal" and "The
rity Nurse." "Cappy Ricks" has
ady been sold to Famous Play-
lelebrated recently sold the Ar-
;; Lupin stories to Robertson Cole.
t consideration for these 18 stories
^0,000 per story the total transac-
reaching $360,000.
oberston Cole under its arrange-
t .with Menchen will make two in
I, the first, "813" to be released
re November of this year and
a year from 1921-1925.
separate company known as the
m Lupin Pictures Corp. will be
led and production will be on
coast. Wedgewood Nowell will
Lupin in "813" and if he proves
factory will appear in the re-
ider of the series. Release of the
ires will be once in three months,
debrated has also film rights on
s Secret of Sarek" Maurice Le-
e's latest Lupin story just pub-
'd in this country.
CHICAGO
SPECIAL
WID'S DAILY will
ublish and distribute
*om Chicago a special
dition April 27-30 in-
lusive.
This special issue will
3ver fully and com-
letely report the im-
ortant exhibitor plans
! well as matters per-
lining to the Associated
irst National Theaters,
'ic. meeting.
Censorship Outlook
Bright in Louisiana — Mississippi Bill
KUled, Says O. J. Cocks
Orrin G. Cocks, advisory secretary
of the National Board of Review, up-
on returning from New Orleans
where he attended the National Con-
ference of Social Work, brought with
him some information as to the cen-
sorship outlook in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi. In New Orleans a censor-
ship bill has been prepared and may
come up at the next session of the
legislature, just elected. E. M. Clark,
special representative for the Saengei
Amusement Co., is in the Gulf City
to help fight any drastic measure ol
this nature.
It was largely through the efforts
of Clark that the Mississippi legisla-
ture at Jackson killed such a bill in
committee. Another session will nol
start for twoyears , and since many
of the representatives have been won
over to the opposition, the bill is nol
likely to come up again for at least
four years. The people in Missis-
{Continued on Page 4)
He offered her the priceless jewels in exchange for her soul — Anita Stew-
art in Harold MacGrath's "The Yelltw Typhoon," a First National at-
traction, Louis B. Meyer-made. — Advt.
Leiter Investigates
Radicalism on Which Big Film is
to Be Based.
The fact that Joseph Leiter, Chi-
cago millionaire, is furnishing the
funds for an investigation of radical-
ism on which a pretentious film play
is to be based has become known
through the testimony of William
Moore Patch in the Supreme Court
when he was examined in supplemen-
tarj' proceedings. Alfred G. Fontana
obtained a judgment against Patch
for $1,689 on which he has been able
to collect nothing and got the order
to examine him as to his property.
Patch testified that he is president
of the Patch Prod. Corp. at 1520
Broadway, but gets no salary and is
at present employed by Mr. Leiter
to investigate radicalism for the pur-
pose of a film. Leiter pays his ex-
penses monthly, he said. He has no
bank account and no property, he
said, and there are judgments for
$6,100 outstanding against him.
Justice Gavegan appointed Freder-
ick W. Noble receiver of his prop-
erty.
All Set for Chicago
Special Cars Leave To-morrow —
List of Those Who Will Attend
Two carloads of First National of-
ficials and other visitors to the Chi-
cago convention will leave to-morrow
on the Broadway Limited over the
Pennsylvania for the convention,
which opens at the Hotel Congress
Monday morning.
New York next week will be pra-
ctically emptied of executives since
most of them are going to the con-
vention with their sales managers.
Among those who will attend the
convention are: Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Williams, New York; H. O. Schwal-
be, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. E.
W. Hammons, New York; E. Man-
delbaum, Cleveland; R. H. Haines,
Cincinnatti; W. E. Lusk, Cleveland;
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ferrandini, Rich-
;mond; L. L. Hall, Salt Lake City;
I Mr. & Mrs. R, H. Clark, New York;
Mr. & Mrs. George R. Grant, New
I York; Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moore.
i Washington, D. C; W. E. Richard-
son, Washington, D. C; B. C. C
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Reed Through With United
Florence Reed, according to A. J.
Bimberg her manager has severed all
connections with United Picture
Theaters. Miss Reed is under con-
tract to Bimberg and his company.
Tribune Prod. Inc. and had eight pro-
ductions to supply United. Bimberg
has perfected an arrangement with
United whereby their relations art
terminated.
Bimberg has done nothing about
a distribution contract for the Reed
pictures but may produce himseli
and release independently.
Milton M. Goldsmith of United
verified the above yesterday.
,un-
Loew Gets McKinley Square
Marcus Loew will take over th«
McKinley Spuare theater in th<
Bronx when Sydney S. Cohen's least
on it expires.
Abrams Coming East
Hiram Abrams, according to coast
wires left Los Angeles for New York
on Wednesday.
Sydney a Visitor
Louis K. Sydney manager of Fox'a
Washington theater, Detroit is in
town.
Criterion Opens To-day
The Criterion theater opens to-day
at two o'clock with Cecil De Mille'a
latest production "Why Change Youj
Wife?" as the attraction.
The theater is under supervision oi
Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld.
For special "TIE UP"' work.
Use SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt.
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Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
' Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
I'th Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Incorporations
Albany — The Civic Theater, Inc.,
New York. Capital, $100,000. Stock-
holders: Florence Lipnick, David K.
Shapiro and Harry Wolfe, 43 Cedar
St. Attorneys are Siligsberg, Lewis
and Strouse, 43 Cedar Street.
Albany — The Federated Film Ex-
change of America, New York City.
Capital, $50,000. Directors and sub-
scribers to capital stock are: Louis
J. Rosett, Henry Henry Margoshes
and Nancy Katz, 740 West End Ave.,
New York City.
;; Quotations
I Last
Bid. Asked. Sale,
"amous Players . . . .77 79 79
I *do pfd 91 91 91
f*Goldwyn 24 24^ 24
..oew's Inc 31^ 32 31^
Triangle 7-16 1/2 Vz
;Jnit. Pict. Prod 3^4 4 4
A^orld Film % J4 J4
lo, 2nd pfd Yi y% %
., *Tuesday's quotations.
i :*Thursday's Quotations.
New Release for Capital Film
' Chicago — President Hugh Woody
,nd B. Herbert Milligan, general
nanager of Capital Film Co., have
cquired the rights to Bill Formaa't
sporting Page, "The Pink Sheet of
he Movies." This will constitute a
port review of the screen, produced
,.nd edited by William S. Forman,
ormer sporting editor of the Even-
lag Post. It will be a monthly re-
' ease.
Co
Idures
ion
"raa a * ooldwtv tuv
Sir:
The San Francisco Bvil-
letin says:
,:. "Put your WUliam Far-
I , nums and films of Alaskan
* I gold camps on the shelf,
' I for 'The Silver Horde' is
I here!"
Sacramento, Cal. — Marion H. Kohn
Prod., Inc., of San Francisco. To
produce motion pictures. Capital,
$200,000, fully paid in. The officers
are: Marion H. Kohn, president;
D. J. Chatkin, vice-pres. ; J. D. Let-
terman, secretary, and George A. Op-
penheimer, treasurer.
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Lila Lee's contract
with Lasky has been renewed.
Norman Dawn, who recently fin-
ished Tsuru Aoki's feature, "A Tokio
Siren," for Universal, has been named
to direct Edith Roberts in her next
prodifction, "Marama."
Production of "A Hero 'n Every-
thing," has started at Universal City
under the direction of Alan Curtis.
Robert Anderson will be starred in
a tabloid drama, "Under Sentence,"
production on which has begun at
Universal City under the direction of
Jack Ford. Ethel Ritchie and J. Far-
rell McDonald are in the cast.
Sennett staff of comedy dit
has been engaged to make the ll
"Brownie" features. Brownie il
dog of the Century comedies ij
latest fun product, "The Talef
Dog," has just been released 1
the direction of Thomas Buckin|l
Frederick Stanton has beecj
gaged by Metro for "Parlor,
rom and Bath."
The R de R Film Co., workiJ
the Horsley Studio, are now busj
the second episode in the "Jack
day, U. S. S. S.," series whichl
with the adventures of a U. S. S|
Service official.
GAUSIl
Price Sales
C. B. Price has sold territory on
the series of Mona Darkfeather one
reelers as follows: United Film Ser-
vice of St. Louis for Eastern Mis-
souri and Southern Illinois; Minter
United Amusement Co. of Detroit
for Michigan; Dave Warner Films
of Cleveland for Ohio and Kentucky;
and Co-Partner Attractions of Pitts-
burgh for Western Pennsylvania and
West Virginia; Major Film Co. of
Boston for New England, and Royal
Features, Inc., for Eastern Pennsyl-
vania and Southern New Jersey.
M. B. Schlesinger has sold "Moth-
er I Need You" to the Minter United
Amuse. Co. of Detroit for Michigan,
and to Schramm and Hoffman of the
Ohio Film Co. for Ohio.
Helen Ferguson, leading woman in
"Burning Daylight," the C. E. Shurt-
lefT picture, is engaged to appear in
"The Mutiny."
Forrest Stanley has been engaged
by Metro to support Alice Lake in
"The Outsider," the Julie Heme play
which will be Miss Lake's second
Screen Classics vehicle.
Lawrence Grant has been engaged
as a member of the Screen Classics
productions stock company.
Jesse D. Hampton has secured the
screen rights to F. Anstey's "The
Broken Bottle" for H. B. Warner.
Prager Back
Benjamin A. Prager, who last week
succeeded Isaac Wolper as president
of Mayflower, returned to the city
last night. Prager had been away
several days owing to the death in
fjoston of his brother, Frederick, who
was manager of the Rialto in Fall
River. Benjamin A. Prager is treas-
urer of the Fall River Consolidated
Enterprises. One of these four
houses IS the Rialto. They were for-
merly in the Loew list.
Nell Craig has been cast as leading
woman for Owen Moore in "Stop
That Man," Selznick West Coast
Studios.
Carpentier in the Ring
For the first time since his at]
here, Georges Carpentier will an
in ring costume next Monday a[
Solax Studio, Fort Lee, and boxj
eral rounds as part of the pi<l
which will be distributed by Ro|
son-Cole.
Five hundred New Yorkers, i|
and sporting writers, magazine
and trade paper reviewers have
sent invitations.
Robert Gordon, who has been co-
starring with Sylvia Breamer in
Blackton productions, obtained a re-
lease to play the leading male role in
Vitagraph's special, "Dollars and the
Woman," with Alice Joyce.
Vacate Suit Against Rogersl
Supreme Court Justice Mc/1
has vacated the service of the pa
in the suit of TefTt Johnson ag:
the Rogers Film Corp. to rec
$3,200 for services. The papers \
served on Mrs. Irene Lee as an
cer of the corporation on April 2,
she stated that she resigned last
tember.
Betty Blythe is working in the
Curwood story, "Nomads of the
North," under the direction of David
Hartford, for First National.
John Liddy has been engaged by
Universal to play opposite Anne
Cornwall in "The Girl in the Rain,"
directed by Rollin Sturgeon.
James Davis, recently of the Mack
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kLAND, CAL. — "Human fly" defies
gravitation — daring acrobat per-
:^ unusually difficult feat as he
I'a 10-story building.
1.1 LIN, IRELAND — Guard against
11 Irish capital — roads leading into
ty are barricaded and all vehicles
c'-efully searched.
ondon, Irish Loyalists hold protest
istration outside the House of Com-
Iduring the debate on the Home
Jill.
iral Nevil Macready has been ap-
li to command the police and
in Ireland.
lOLULU, HAWAII— "World's blg-
i-ydock used by visiting U. S. fleet
• 1,016 feet long, costs $10,000,000,
ok 10 years to construt.
rON, MASS. — "Listen my children
lU shall hear of the midnight ride
ul Revere." This historic dash
Joston to Lexington Is re-enacted
riots' Day.
THE PANAMA COAST— Ablaze
i! Pathe News cameraman on
-boat obtains remarkabe and ex-
; pictures of oil-ship Olockson
g 130 miles from shore.
LIN, GERMANY— What will be
German Army? As Allied Coun-
jates problem, Pathe cameraman
ictures of the new army built up
Republic.
Insignia of the new army under
lert Regime.
3 the recent revolution, all public
igs are placed under military
;E AND THERE — A tank bus—
ifth Avenue copy this style? At
nd, England, one may enjoy thrills
mps of a tank bus ride.
Dummy" volunteers his services
ting efficiency of new streetcar
in Seattle.
g a Congressman is not all law-
? — here are some who seek relax-
and strength In an up-to-date
isium.
■laims Britain will be "dry" in 10
-"Pussyfoot" Johnson, leader of
itlon forces in Britain, arrives in
IenTION — ... and every-
ibuyin' 'em now! Over 6,000 pairs
Id at cost to citizens of Atlanta,
and Mrs. Denim and the little
iS.
iconomical match. "I join you in
, wedlock."
7ill love, honor and obey Him in
Is till Death do us Part."
iromise to love, cherish and buy
enim the rest of her life."
Girl of Today thinks of Yesterday
•ess that Speaks for itself.
,tever Goes Up Comes Down!
o
m
day
In the Courts
reme Court Justice McAvoy
gned an order discontinuing the
)f Andrew G. Steen against
er D. Coram, the Consolidated
Laboratories and others, be-
the case has been settled.
Brandt Will Exhibit Films
Brandt of National Film will
1 the Chicago convention and
with him about 60 reels of Na-
and other productions in which
interested. He plans an exhibi-
tf these to the edhibitorsin the
ntion hall.
House Changes
Houses Bought
Philadelphia, Pa. — James W. Brady
bought New Century, 1,200.
Columbia, S. C. — Palmetto Enter,
bought Ideal and Broadway.
Midland, Tex.— J. W. Yeakel and
J. C. Taylor bought Unique from
Henry Stilwell.
Little Rock, Ark. — Saul Harris and
Ike Kempner bought Gem from Gans
estate, for about $70,000.
Baltimore, Md. — James A. Beal-
mear and Son bought Jewel from
Edwin W. Wilson.
Pittsburg, Pa.— W.
bought American.
J. Fitzpatrick
Pittsburg, Pa. — Jules Naples bought
Rex from Bill Fielding.
Napa, Cal. — Brown and Lakeman
bought Strand.
Burlingame, Cal. — Ellis Arkush
bought Garden from W. P. Archi-
bald.
Calistoga, Cal. — J. Fermer bought
house from E. L. Armstrong.
Meriden, Conn. — Cornelius W. Ca-
hill bought Poli's for $100,000, from
the Meriden Theater Co.
Pittsburg, Pa. — Mr. Paulson bought
K. and K.
Quitman, La. — Hatcher Bros, buy
house and will picture equipment.
Albany, N. Y. — Samuel Suckno, Al-
bany and Regent, bought Arbor.
Richford, Vt.— Ralph M. Buch
bought half inteerst in Colonial.
Alva, Okla.— C. E. Walker bought
Lierty from C. G. Harryman.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Oscar Woep-
ner, owner New York, bought Third
Ward.
House Improvements
New Orleans, La. — Loew's Vea-
dome remodeled at $100,000 reopen-
ed.
Gardner, Mass. — The Gardner is
being remodeled.
Piedmont, Va. — Majestic, Floyd
Liminger, to be remodeled and en-
larged.
Duncan, Okla. — Pastime, to be en-
larged, will seat 1,000.
Minersville, Pa. — W. B. Shugars
to remodel Exchange Hotel into
theater. $39,000.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Maxime being re-
modeled. Will reopen Easter week.
Buffalo, N. Y.— William A. Morgan
bought Variety.
Brocton, Mass. — George I. Boyd
will remodel St. Patrick's Church in-
to amusement house.
Managers Changed
Winnipeg, Canada. — N. Chambers
at the Strand.
New York. — R. Roberston at Reo
at 160th St. and Broadway. Formerly
at Rialto and Parkway, Brooklyn,
Spangler, Pa. — Mr. Mitchel has re-
placed Benson at the Truart.
Calgary, Alberta. — Charles Brown
at Liberty.
Detroit, Mich. — Lou K. Sidney at
Fox's Washington.
Newark, N. J. — Sid Lawrence at
Fox's New Terminal.
Des Moines, Iowa — Everett Hayes
at Empress, succeeding George F.
Clark.
Houses Leased
Kittanning, l^a. — Oeorge E. Wentz
leased Wick's Opera House from
John Wick.
Scranton, Pa. — M, E. Comeford
'eased Lyric.
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Saturday, April 24, If
When
Olive Thomas
made
"THE FOLLIES GIRL"
(Directed by Jack Dillon,
now directing MARY
PICKFORD, and who
just finished BERT LY-
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man in this widely seen
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' ningham, Washington, D. C; S. F. &
A. L. Jacobs, New York; E. B. John-
I son. New York; D. P. Howells, New
York; C. L. Yearsley, New York;
. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Senning, Richmond,
' Va.; J. R. Grainger, New York; Mr.
& Mrs. Hudson, New York; J. C.
Ragland, New York; J. L. Hunter,
New York; James B. Clark, Pitts-
burgh, Pa.; Joseph S. SkirboU, Pitts-
' burgh. Pa.; Jules E. Mastbaum, Phil.;
■ M. L. Finkelstein, Minneapolis; J. F.
' Cubberly, Minneapolis; H. Hill-
weg, Minneapolis; Fred Dahnken,
San Francisco; J. D. Von Herberg,
Seattle, Washington; P. Mooney,
New York; Colonel Fred Levy, Lou-
I isville, Ky.; W. P. Dewees, Vancou-
■'■ ver, B. C; R. L. Giffen, New York;
} Whitman Bennett, New York; Joseph
Klein, New. York; P. H. Smith,
'■ Buffalo, N. Y.; F. V. Fisher, Seattle,
' Washington; S. Y. Edwards, San
Francisco; Mrs. James S. Johnson,
New York; Ernest Shipman, New
York; George Blaisdell, New York;
Leslie Mason, New York; L. W.
Boynton, New York; Mr. & Mrs.
■ Beachan, Atlanta, Ga.; W. A.
Sanges, Atlanta, Ga.; Robert Welsh,
New York; Fred Beecroft, New
York; Joseph Dannenberg, of Wid's
' Daily; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Schen-
ck, New York; E. E. Richards, Kan-
sas City; N. J. Flynn, Kansas City;
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Fabian, New
York; A. M. Fabian, New York;
Thomas B. Spry, Boston, Mass.;
Nathan H. Gordon, Boston, Mass.;
S. S. Schwarz, Des Moines, la.; E.
C. Rhoden, Des Moines, la.; C. E.
Holah, Omaha, Neb.; L. J. McCarty,
Omaha, Neb.; Lee L. Goldberg,
Louisville, Ky.; Robert Lieber, In-
dianapolis, Ind.; Floyd Brown, In-
dianapolis, Ind.; J. H. Kunsky, De-
troit, Mich.; G. W. Trendle, Detroit,
Mich.; Harry Scott, Detroit, Mich.;
Messrs. Ileffernan and Allan, De-
troit, Mich.; Moe Mark, New York;
A. H. Blank, Des Moines, la.; Soi
I Shernow, New York; Constance Tal-
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Lee.
Censorship Outlook
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sippi and Louisiana, according to
Cocks, are not particularly interested
in the matter. In the former state,
I women's clubs were the sponsors of
the bill.
"The 'Times-Picayune,' one of the
most influential publications in Louis-
iana, is favoring censorship in its col-
umns," said Cocks, "but so far none
of the other papers have taken the
matter up in great detail. Ignoring
the matter and avoiding giving it any
undue publicity seems to be the best
policy."
When asked what exhibitors were
doing about it. Cocks stated that they
were not banded together and had
taken no united stand on it. "The
exhibitors, during the war," he added,
"won many friends and people gen-
erally are inclined to look with favor
upon that end of the industry. Should
the issue come up, they could prob-
ably sway public sentiment their way
very readily. At present they do not
seem to be quite aware of the sig-
nificance of the movement."
Incidentally, Cocks addressed the
National Conference of bocial Work
on the industry, going into detail as
to larger co-operation with exhibitors,
and urging use of selected films as
well as insisting that the children's
problem could be better handled bv
selection rather than by criticism.
Whereas there was a tendency to be
slightly antagonistic and highly crit-
ical at first, those attending the con-
ference assumed a more friendly at-
titude. It was the first time motion
pictures had had a place at the meet-
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Features Reviewed
Will Rogers in THE STRANGE BOARDER
Goldwyn Page 3
Charles Ray in PARIS GREEN
Paramount-Artcraft Page 4
Frank Keenan in DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
Frank Keenan Prod.-Pathe Page 5
Harry Carey in BULLET PROOF
Universal Page 8
DON'T EVER MARRY
Marshall Neilan Prod.-First National . . Page 9
Earle Williams in CAPTAIN SWIFT
Vitagraph Page 12
NEGLECTED WIVES
Wistaria-State Rights Page 17
William S. Hart in THE TOLL GATE
Wm. S. Hart Prod.-Para.-Artcraft Page 20
Eugene O'Brien in. . . . A FOOL AND HIS MONEY
Selznick-Select Page 21
Short Reels Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
J'irst National has plan to determine actual box office
strength of hitherto undetermined pictures.
Marguerite Clark through with Famous. Considering
offers.
Members of "Big 4" deny dissolution.
Pathe annual statement shows increase of 60 per cent
in gross earnings.
Holdings of P. A. Powers in Universal passes to Carl
Laemmle and R. H. Cochran.
British Columbia bill would tax 20 per cent of gross
receipts on all amusements.
Tuesday
Selznick Enterprises plan 537 productions for coming
season.
Madlaine Traverse through with Fox.
Several hundred exhibitors to work with "Pat" Pat-
terson on Exhibitors' Defense League.
Wednesday
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks to sail for Eu-
rope May 12.
Loew takes over four David Picker theaters in New
York City.
Reported Louis Bennison signed by Marc Klaw.
Thursday
Pauline Frederick joins Robertson-Cole. Leaves
Goldwyn.
Two large picture producing corporations organized
in Japan.
C. C. Burr sells 12 "Torchy" comedies to Educational.
Friday
Adolph Zukor returns from Europe.
Goldwyn secures "Return of Tarzan" from Numa Pic-
tures Corp.
Two Spanish companies combine to control produc-
tion and exhibition.
Nebraska exhibitor sues Omaha Film Board of Trade
for $750,000. Charges restraint of trade.
Saturday
Celebrated Authors Society buys Edward E. Rose
plays.
First National members all set for Chicago conven-
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Better Get Some Better Stories For Rogers
Will Rogers in
"THE STRANGE BOARDER"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Clarence Badger
AUTHOR Will Payne
SCENARIO BY E. A. Bingham
CAMERAMAN Marcel Le Picard
AS A WHOLE Slow to get started and con-
tains a lot of hardly believable events in the
life of a "hick" in a big city.
STORY Suits personality of star but doesn't
afford much opportunity for anything new
DIRECTION Along ordinary lines
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Looks the part he plays but character is
overdrawn and detracts from star's sincerity
SUPPORT Star's son, Jimmie, seems camera
shy; remainder of cast only fair.
EXTERIORS All right
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Fairly well taken care of
CHARACTER OF STORY A lot of talk about
Barnum and his theory that "there's one born
every minute."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
They have a fairly catchy opening for "The Strange
Boarder" by introducing their story and its hero in
connection with symbolic titles. They present Bar-
num's verdict that "there's one born every minute"
and proceed to show Sam Gardner, a rancher, as one
of this variety. Then when he arrives in the city to
invest his hard earned savings and becomes bait for
a couple of confidence men> an animated title shows
the bait being thrown into the water and later when
the tricksters have relieved the "hick" of his money,
another title shows the fish grabbing the bait.
However, after this little introductory bit, the ac-
tion doesn't amount to much until Sam, Will Rogers,
gets mixed up with a gambler with "murder in his
heart." They get the poor unsuspecting westerner
into a lot of trouble just because a gambler happened
to save his little boy when he was in danger of being
run over. This is all very unconvincing and improb-
able but serves to prove the ease with which the west-
erner is duped, and also shows the sincerity of the fel-
low and his faith in those he thinks are his friends.
They work up quite a little excitement toward the
end, but it would have been much better to have some
of it at the beginning. As it is there is entirely too
much footage wasted before they get to the point and
in fact the whole picture is too long for the amount
of story in it.
Will Rogers as Sam Gardner, a ranchman who has
sold his lands and come to New York with his moth-
erless son for the purpose of investing his money, is
eaily duped by two confidence men who trim him
in fine style, but this episode serves for nothng more
than to introduce the hero to "Kittie" Hinch, a noto-
rious gambler who takes an interest in the unforunate
westerner, and they become friends.
"Kittie" has a sweetheart who is gently forsaking;
him for a rival gambler, Jake Bloom, who runs a dive.
To get rid of "Kittie," Jake has his own place "pulled"
and Sam and "Kittie" are among those arrested. When
"Kittie" gets out, his aim is to kill Jake, and Sam
knows it. In an eflfort to prevent his friend from car-
rying out his threat, Sam unknowingly throws him-
self right into the net of circumstantial evidence and
when "Kittie" finally gets his man, Sam is accused ot
the murder.
In the meantime the guilty one flees to Mexico and
then wires the Chief of Police that he killed Bloom.
In the cast are Irene Rich, James I^ason, Doris Pawn,
Lionel Belmore, Jack Richardson, Sydney Deane and
Louis J. Durham.
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Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There isn't anything exceptional to talk about in
this one except that Will Rogers is the star and plays
a part fairly well suited to his personality even though
it is a little far fetched. You might suggest that the
story was written by a Saturday Evening Post con-
tributor. Will Payne. This may interest some folks.
This cannot compare with work the star has done be-
fore. He needs another "Jubilo."
In your advance notices make use of the sugges-
tion as used in the opening reel, "Barnum said :
'There's one born every minute.' One what? Well,
Will Rogers will tell you at the theater where
he is playing in 'The Strange Boarder.' " Or, "You
have read all about the 'hick' who came to the big city /
and lost his hard-earned money. See how they do i'
in 'The Strange Boarder.' "
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Sunday, April 25, 1920
Ray Plays Usual Character in Rather Poor Story Setting
Charles Ray in
"PARIS GREEN"
Ince-Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Jerome Storm
AUTHOR Julien Josephson
SCENARIO BY Julien Josephson
CAMERAMAN Chester Lyons
AS A WHOLE Ray has made them better than
this but it registers very well and contains
some fine comedy sequences.
STORY Answers the purpose but the plot is
very far-fetched and the villains utterly old
style.
DIRECTION Very good in handling the touches
of comedy and pathos.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Has his usual opportunities in role of
returned soldier,
SUPPORT Ann May pleasing ingenue; Bert
Woodruff registers distinct comedy charac-
ter as father.
EXTERIORS Wonderfully realistic rural shots
INTERIORS Very appropriate
DETAIL • All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of returned
doughboy with French girl lost in America
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,259 feet
"Paris Green" offers Charles Ray a role similar in
general outline to the many he has interpreted here-
tofore and his usual ";Rayisms" make it a thoroughly
attractive figure. The vehicle supplied to display this
character, is however, one of the poorest the star has
had and this despite the richness of its idea. The story
takes some very far-fetched turns and the pair of vil-
lains introduced are so conventionally the old style,
melodramatic, cigarette-smoking type that they and
their activities are more laughable than sustaining.
i'lie picture opens with some good comedy laid in a
Parisian cafe where Luther Green, known as Paris
Green to his buddies, manages to snatch a few minutes
fun in the midst of the gay throng. He meets Ninon,
a French girl shortly coming to America, and then
calls her a "piece of cheese" instead of saying "pleased
to meet you."
The action takes a turn for pathos showing Green
greeting his mother on his return. They played this
sequence for all it was worth and it will surely bring
out the tears. It is admirably balanced by some
good comedy business introduced by Bert Woodruff.
who plays the father. Woodruff's character runs
throughout the picture and is responsible for many
little chuckles and not a few uproarious laughs.
Green finds that the "girl he left behind him" has
become engaged to another during his al)sence, and
this so affects him that he decides to leave for the city.
On his way to the station he meets Ninon, who has
come to him after she has escaped from crooks who
attempted to abduct her after she left the vessel.
Green takes her back to the parental roof and there the
romance starts.
There is considerable very good comedy introduced
in the scenes between Green and Ninon when he is
constantly referring to the dictionary. The proposal
is worked very prettily, too. For a finale they drag
in the villains again. They kidnap Ninon and Green
gives pursuit on horseback, finally overtakes them and
holds them up at the point of a gun. This climax is
merely introduced on a cut-and-dried basis and doesn't
have much effect. Ninon's uncle eventually locates
her and the happy ending is complete.
Ann May is very attractive as Ninon and plays her
part well. Gertrude Claire is the mother, while others
are Donald MacDonald, Gordon Mullen, Norris John-
son, William Courtright, Ida Lewis and Otto Hoffman.
Ifs Not as Good as Previous Ray Pictures But Should Please
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Paris Green" doesn't possess anything like the in-
teresting story that "Alarm Clock Andy" revealed,
but at the same time it presents Ray in the same old
character that they watch and wait for and because of
this the picture will get over. The comedy and pathos
introduced are telling elements. The melodrama is
laughable, but at that it doesn't count for very much
and won't be taken seriously.
The title is a catchy one and you ought to be abl&
to follow it up with some attractive catch lines such
as, "He only spent a few minutes in Paris, but they
looked upon him as the Parisian man-about-town at
home," "Some predicament! He wanted to propose to
her and couldn't speak her language! Laughs and lots
of 'em in 'Paris Green.' "
Besides spreading on the star use the names of the
author and director. They have worked together on
so many Ray pictures that the star's followers cer-
tainly know them.
Sunday, April 25, 1920
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Fair^Production With Story That Has Too Many Angles for One Picture
Frank Keenan in
"DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR"
Frank Keenan Prod.-Pathe
DIRECTOR Frank Keenan
AUTHOR Ethel Watts Mumford
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Robert Newhard
AS A WHOLE Another average program sub-
ject that doesn't get away from the usual
conventional lines.
DIRECTION Proceeds to jump at conclusions
once or twice; choppy at times.
STORY A vehicle for the star; has several old-
time situations but they are fairly well man-
aged.
PHOTOGRAPHY Not up to the standard
LIGHTINGS Not always clear
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Needs to limber up a little; performance
is a trifle strained.
SUPPORT A very ceremonious lot
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Not particularly well attended to
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance, drama,
high finance, murder, all on friendly terms.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
The paper distributed in connection with "Dollar
for Dollar" terms it a "romantic drama of high fin-
ance," but that doesn't half cover it. It also includesi
murder, intrigue, blackmail, bribery, a bit of secret
service and a more' or less conglomerate mess of ideas
that serve their purposes individually but fail to match
up satisfactorily when put together and presented
under the title, "Dollar for Dollar."
As a vehicle for Frank Keenan this one does not
come up to the last few stories selected by the star.'
His part is well enough suited to him but perhaps it
is because it is just a little away from what he has
been used to lately, at any rate his performance is
stiff and is made even more emphatic because it's con-
tagious. The remainder of the cast seems to have
contracted the idea. Their performances are con-
strained and they act with such ceremony that it be-
comes funny.
The elements of production are of average quality.
The action is choppy at times but manages to reach
the conclusion coherently even though you are ex-
pected to take a few things for granted and overlook
one or two unexplained bits. The photography is not
up to the usual standard and the lighting effects could
be greatly improved.
Frank Keenan, as Marcus Gard, a gentleman of high
finance, meekly accepts the blackmail of Mrs. Mar-
teen, Kathleen Kirkham, whose husband he had helped
to ruin, assisted by Victor Mordant. Mordant's son is
in love with Mrs. Marteen's daughter Dorothy, and
while Mordant forbids the match, Marcus Gard be-
comes the friend and confident of the young people
and is forever coming to their assistance.
In an effort to crush Dorothy, Mordant sends her a
note telling her that her mother is a blackmailer.
Thereupon Mrs. Marteen goes to Mordant's home,
evidently to tell him what she thinks of him — no other
motive is apparent. Then the thing gets "intrikut."
Mordant's a bigamist, his first wife being an inmate
of an insane asylum. The old woman — she is years
older than Mordant, he having married her for her
money — escapes and finds her way to her husband's
home, and while he very obligingly sleeps in a chair
she picks up a trophy knife and kills him.
Mrs. Marteen arrives immediately after the tragedy
and is followed by Gard. He assumes that Mrs. Mar-
teen has killed his associate and tries to shield her.
However, the old lady is found wandering on one of
the upper floors and she smilingly admits she did the
killing and that "her head now feels better." This sit-
uation is hardly pleasant but Gertrude Claire, as the
old lady, did very good work.
Give Them a Good Comedy After This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This should prove a fairly satisfactory program at-
traction if well backed up with short reel entertain-i
ment of a light, farcical nature. "Dollar for Dollar"
will not be taken very seriously, however, even though
it is well stocked with "heavy" bits and has all the
photoplay elements that could possibly be incorporated
in its five reels.
For those who like Frank Keenan, this will most
likely satisfy because he still remains the good Samar-
itan even though he has acquired his wealth unscrupu-
lously. You could use the following lines: "If your
husband had been financially ruined and the shock
had killed him would you blackmail those who had
caused his ruin and feel justified? See how it works
out in 'Dollar for Dollar.' "
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Sunday, April 25, 1920
Carey's Latest Is Long on Gun-Fights But Short on Story,
Harry Carey in
"BULLET PROOF"
Universal
DIRECTOR Lynn F. Reynolds
AUTHOR John Frederick
SCENARIO BY Lynn F. Reynolds
CAMERAMAN Hugh McClung
AS A WHOLE Gun shooting western with
usual hard fights but romantic element
doesn't register.
STORY Riding and shooting stuff handled all
right but plot twists ; poorly managed for
most part.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Registers well enough as the westerner
with a vengeance.
SUPPORT Commendable
EXTERIORS Good western stuff; one shot
showing landslide gets a thrill.
INTERIORS Typical
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero avenges
father's slayer and concludes very suddenly
begun romance.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. . . .About 4,900 feet
When it comes to the gun play and the suspenso
that lies in a fight between two champions of the light-
ning draw, and when it comes to hard riding and west-
ern atmosphere, "Bullet Proof" falls into the same
very good class as the general run of Harry Carey
pictures. But when it comes to the romantic element
and more or less important plot twists, "Bullet Proof"
shows as a very amateurish effort. Probably these big
faults of story construction will in no wise dim the
thrills generated by the former with reference to the
small boy type of audience, but photoplay goers have
been educated up to things much better than this in
the western line and the rank and file will surely de-
tect its weaknesses.
Carey is introduced as a student for the priesthood.
He receives a letter from his dying father calling on
him to avenge his death. McGurk, the bandit, is the
guilty man. And so Carey sets out to fulfill his prom-
ise. Before he meets McGurk he comes up with Mary
Brown in a terrific storm. She has been caught by a
large tree that came down the mountain in the land-
slide. They pull the "love at first sight" thing so sud-
denly that the scene between the two is liable to strike
the majority as funny.
In a further landslide both are rendered unconscious.
Carey is found by the Long Riders, an outlaw band
])y no means in sympathy with McGurk, and he joins
ihem. He believes Mary dead. Then comes the gun-
play action which is by far the best part of the picture.
After McGurk has gotten about all of the Long |Rid-
ers, it narrows down to a personal game between him
and Carey, and the latter finally triumphs after they
have worked up a fine bit of suspense over the battle.
Previously Carey had met Mary again. Jackie,
daughter of the Long Riders' leader, had done her
best to misrepresent Carey in Mary's eyes as she loved
him herself, but of course she patches things up when
she sees her case is hopeless and contents herself with
another member of the band, kindly spared her by
McGurk. The conclusion is one of those scenes show-
ing Carey and Mary riding away over the hill tops as
the 'picture fades.
Carey handles his role well and receives commenda-
ble support from Robert McKim, Kathleen O'Connor,
Beatrice Burnham, Fred Gamble, Bob McKenzie, Joe
Harris, W. Y. Ryno, Charles LeMoyne and Captain
Anderson.
Has a Fair Chance of Getting Over With the Star's Following
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
They're handling you a western here which in re-
spect to physical action is right up to the mark of
Carey's previous pictures. As far as the plot goes,
however, it is by no means well developed. However,
if you have an audience partial to Carey it is probable
that you can make this go by playing him up and also
dwelling on the "love at first sight" idea in catchlines
and readers. Something like: "They had never laid
eyes on each other before, but in the moment they met
their love was born. And then Fate seemed unkind.
Death was imminent!" "Bullet Proof" will sort
of take the joke out of this scene as it is played on the
screen.
Of course, play up the gun fights if your crowd likes
them. "Bullet Proof" has plenty of these and they are
all handled well.
Sunday. April 25. 1920
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Farce, Burlesque and Slapstick in This Nielan Picture
"DON'T EVER MARRY."
Marshall Neilan Prod. -First National
DIRECTOR Marshall Neilan
AUTHOR Edgar Franklin
SCENARIO BY Marion Franklin
CAMERAMEN Henry Cronjager and
David Kisson
AS A WHOLE Director's touches and good
performances put over very forced comedy
plot
STORY Impossibilities well covered up by
unusual touches except in few places.
DIRECTION Very good; goes in for slap-
stick at times but always registers comedy
values.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTINGS Marjorie Daw center of some
pretty effects.
CAMERA WORK Very Good
LEADING PLAYERS Matt Moore, Mar-
jorie Daw and Tom Guise all deliver excel-
lently.
SUPPORT Most satisfactory.
EXTERIORS Very well selected.
INTERIORS Excellent
DETAIL This picture is made by detail;
director's touches put it across.
CHARACTER OF STORY Very wild string
of situations concerning newly married couple
and husband's imposing friends.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
"Don't Ever Marry" is a feature comedy in every
sense of the word and may prove just as attractive
and profitable from its standpoint as "The River's
End" is from the dramatic angle. Practically every-
thing popularly appealing in it goes to the credit of
Marshall Neilan. In the first place no one but Neil-
an would have had the courage to make a feature
comedy, and one of polite pretentions, from such an
utterly ridiculous and impossible string of situations
as were provided in the script.
It is this close and clever attention to detail, this
almost uncanny comedy sense that Neilan possesses,
that puts "Don't Ever Marry" over as a big hit. He
has a capable cast of players working in it but with-
out his guiding hand they would have l^een hopeless-
ly lost in the mesh of wild-eyed situations that con-
stitute the story.
While the comedy here depends largely on touches,
situations and surprises, Neilan at times cannot re-
sist the temptation to demonstrate that Mack Sennett
is by no means the only knockabout comedy producer.
He goes into slapstick more than once principally in
suggesting the Colonel's violence in dealing with
lal:)or leaders and in the management of the scenes
in the hotel mixup but he always comes out with a
laugh.
A splendid comedy sequence opens the picture.
The principal characters are introduced by the auditor
on a rubberneck wagon. The shots showing the spec-
tators in the car swinging en masse from side to side
as their attention is called to various points and per-
sons of interest are exceptionally funny. The story
has many twists and complications. Suffice it that it
deals with the trials of a secretly married couple,
imposed on by the husband's friends, one woman in
particular who insists that she pose as the wife for her
own convenience, and always threatened by the
bride's blood-thirsty old father.
Matt Moore and Marjorie Daw do splendid work as
the newlyweds. Tom Guise is his best as the father.
Wesley Barry has some fine comedy as the snoopy
bell-hop. Tom Wilson as the house detective is one
of the burlesque pivots. Betty Bouton and Christine
Mayo play important roles well and Adele Farrington,
Mayme Kelse, Herbert Standing and David Butler
register satisfactorily in smaller roles.
Spread on Neilan's Name and the Title
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Marshall Neilan is certainly big enough for you to
spread on his name. "The River's End" surely proved
that beyond a doubt. Let your people know then
that "Don't Ever Marry" is another Neilan product-
ion, this time a comedy, and cite his work on the
the Pickford comedies to drive home force of the
argument.
You've also got a good title and a real all-star cast
to play up. Be sure to let them know that the pro-
duction is a comedv. Use some comedv catch line
after the title to emphasize this. Mention the-
names of Marjorie Daw, Matt Moore, Wesley Barry
and Tom Guise. Your audiences know these people
and they certainly will be on very familiar terms with
tlieni after they've seen this picture.
All in all you can promise the best in the feature
comedy line here. And although some may be amazed
at the helter-skelter combinations of comedy in the
story, you can rest assured that it contains a very un-
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Sunday, April 25, 1920
Moderately Interesting Drama With Well Drawn Characters
Earle Williams in
"CAPTAIN SWIFT"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR Tom Terriss
AUTHOR C. Hadden Chambers
SCENARIO BY Lucien Hubbard
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Averagely interesting romance
in which reformed outlaw is chief figure ; has
some good comedy spots.
STORY Rather inconsequential but holi's in-
terest fairly well all the way through.
t DIRECTION Capable
PHOTOGRAPHY Some full shots of interiors
rather dim.
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Is his gentlemanly self as usual; gets
stuff over quietly.
SUPPORT Commendable
EXTERIORS All right
INTERIORS Fulfill all story demands
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Reformed Austra-
lian outlaw wins love of English girl and suc-
cessfully evades his past.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,800 feet
"Captain Swift" is an old favorite of a play by C.
Hadden Chambers. Many will remember a previous
production of it by the now extinct Life Photo Com-
pany. In its present form it makes a moderately en-
tertaining feature, a society drama with a number of
interesting characters piloted about in a series of se-
quences which successfully engage the attention even
though they do not thrill or forcefully sustain. It has
its lighter moments as well and these assist in creating
the generally favorable impression that the feature
leaves.
The opening scenes are laid in Australia and intro-
duce Earle Williams as Captain Swift, an outlaw.
By means of a clever trick he leads the police to be-
lieve him dead. He then departs for England where,
under an assumed name, he enters the best social cir-
cles and makes a success of himself.
The romantic element is prominent in the telling of
the story. Swift falls in love with Stella, ward of Lord
and Lady Seabrooke. Unwilling to conceal his past
from her he throws out hints that he himself is none
other than the notorious Captain Swift, whose exploits
he so often relates to audiences of his friends.
A banker whom Swift attempted to hold up in Aus-
tralia appears and recognizes him, Init in sympathy
with him and believing him a gentleman makes it
plain that he will not apprehend him. Scenes between
Swift and the banker are well played and possess a
subtle sympathetic interest that is telling. Later a
detective appears on Swift's trail and the play between
him and Swift adds more interesting sequences to the
picture. How, with the assistance of the banker. Swift
sends the detective back to Australia empty-handed is
well depicted on the film.
Then they work in a line of action which brings out
the fact that Swift is really the long missing son of
Lady Seabrooke herself. Thus he comes into posses-
sion of a "name" and asks Stella to marry him with a
clear conscience. This line of the action is rather
unnecessary, it would seem, and was probably intro-
duced at the time the play was written merely as a
sop to those of its audiences to whom name meant
more than character.
Earle Williams succeeds in the title role in his usual
gentlemanly fashion. Among his supporting cast sitch
players as Florence Nixon, Adelaide Prince, Alice Cal-
houn, Herbert Pattee and James O'Neil have the most
prominent roles. The picture is well staged, though
there is nothing ver}^ distinctive about it in the way
of production or direction.
Should Offers Satisfactory Entertainment To All Audiences
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While "Captain Swift" will not, by any means, be
responsible for any sensational box office records it
will without doubt appeal to and moderately satisfy
all those who see it. You can cater to better class
audiences with it on the ground that it is a C. Hadden
Chambers play, while at the same the story unfolded
contains elements of appeal that will reach those who
dont Vnow the diflference between C. Hadden and
Robert W. Chambers.
Earle Williams is thoroughly at home in the title
role and deserves stelar position. Catch lines on the
order of the following will suit: "See the adventures
of an Australian bandit in English society, as played
by Earle Williams," "Can a man bury a disgraceful
past and succeed in his deception? See 'Captain
Swift,' the story of an Australian bandit who entered
English society."
Life and Folks in the Giant Forests Mirrored in Masterful Fashion
ACTION is the keynote of " KING SPRUCE —which often
rises to great dramatic heights and leads to tense, gripping
situations. Then, after a whirlwind of elemental passions,
comes the sun smiling through the clouds and makes your
audience share in the happiness so touchingly depicted on
the screen
"KING SPRUCE" has for its background the giant forests
of the North.
THE STORY is woven out of the lives of the men and
women who live in close communion with Nature through
the changing seasons of the year; tpiiet folks capable of big
passions and of big deeds.
"KING SPRUCE" the men and women of the forest called
him because of his wealth, his power, his domineering ways.
Unscrupulous as well as tyrannous he challenged the laws of
God and man until the plain honesty and simple heart of one
of Nature's noblemen led him into the light.
NATURE'S NOBLEMAN is Mitchell Lewis, the famous 'Poleon
of " The Barrier " and here he is a second 'Poleon. A knight
of the woods ''without fear and without reproach."
The love story is woven deftly into the very heart of " KING
SPRUCE," its course is rough but the end is full of pathos
and tenderness.
¥.¥. HODKINSON CORPORATION
527 Fifth Avenue , New York City
Distributing through PAIHE £xchange,Incorporated
J.PARKER READ JR.
/yresents
Louise GiauI
in
SEX
ByCGardner Sullivan
Directed by Fred Niblo
BOX OFFICE APPROVAL THE ONLY HONEST SEAL OF MERIT
*' SEX " rises above the average picture like a skyscraper;
tops a bungalow ; it intoxicates the eye, satisfies the mind and
carries its appeal right into the depths of your heart.
The public verdict on "SEX" has been pronounced. The
verdict was unanimous and read like this : " SEX " is one
of the very few GREAT PICTURES. Nothing is more
conclusive and convincing than the PUBLIC VERDICT.
There is no higher authority than the message from the box
office. It makes all argument and all praise unnecessary.
IT REPRESENTS THE ELOQUENCE OF FACTS. In our
recent announcement we told of big bookings in Chicago,
Kansas City, Milwaukee. Boston, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, St.
Louis, Minneapolis, Spokane, Seattle, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Fort Wayne, Detroit, New Orleans, Dallas, Galves-
ton, Nashville.
" SEX " will raise the fame and popularity of your house and
impart a new dignity to your screen, it inspires your patrons
with the desire for regular attendance at your theatre.
"SEX" embodies the combined triumph of a great actress-
Louise Glaum— a great producer, J. Parker Read, Jr. and a
great scenario writer, C. Gardner Sullivan and is worthy
of your best showmanship.
W.W.HODKINSON CORPORmON
527 Fifth Avenue . New York Gty
iHftribuang'tlvvugh V/JSi b(hangv, hoa-porated
"Rohert Brunton^
' presenis
J.Warren
KERRIGAN
and his own company in
The Dream
Cheater
By HONORE DE BALZAC
.Directed by E RNEST C. WARDE
*vf
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HERE ARE THE "HIGH LIGHTS."
THE PLOT: Furnished by the world's foremost student of human
nature: Honore Balzac, made immortal by his story of "The
Human Comedy."
THE STAR: J. Warren Kerrigan, the embodiment of dauntless
triumphant youth, ideally suited to the part he plays, full of
romance and breathing the spirit of chivalry even in the attic of
the tenement.
SETTINGS AND ATMOSPHERE: In their splendor and realism
worthy of this great and mysterious story.
DIRECTION: Adheres faithfully and skillfully to the path
marked by the master story teller.
This brief survey does not catalogue all the merits of the play but
lit will stimulate the curiosity of your patrons.
¥.W HODKINSON CORPORATION
527 Fifth Avenue, New York Gty
Distributing through PATHE Hxchange, Incorporated
* i
%.
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Theodore CDeitrich &- Arthur F. Beck
present
Doris Kenyon
HARVEST MOON
Fromlthe-celebrated play by AUGUSTUS THOMAS
Directed by J. Searle Dawley
HearTlinterest abounds in " The Harvest
Moon." It is the heart interest that hushes
the crowd into sympathetic silence ; it is
the heart, interest that makes 100% enter-
tainment; it is the heart interest that wins
for the box office and for the prestige of
your theatre. Here a master plays on the
heart strings — America's premier play-
wright^Augustus Thomas. Every touch
shows the assured skill of the master hand
and the finale comes with unexcelled power
tinged with light and sweetness. Your
audience will bid a joyous welcome to
"The Harvest Moon."
¥.¥.HODKINSON CORPORATION
527 Fifth Avenue, New York Qty
Distributing^ through PATHE fxchnnge. Incorporated
Sunday, April 25, 1920
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17
Conventional Story Dealing With Unreal Characters
"NEGLECTED WIVES"
Wistaria — State Rights
DIRECTOR Burton King
AUTHOR Lloyd Lonergan
SCENARIO BY Lloyd Lonergan
CAMERAMAN Ernest Haller
AS A WHOLE Conventional and rather poorly
treated production dealing with unreal char-
acters.
STORY Not very dramatically handled and
doesn't convince because of artificial principal
characters.
DIRECTION Rather ordinary
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Average
LEADING PLAYERS Anne Luther doesn't reg-
ister much as wife; E. J. Radcliffe appears
opposite.
SUPPORT Claire Whitney, Charles Gerrard
and Al Hart as heavies get most over.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS One or two very handsome set-
tings; all appropriate.
DETAIL No attempts made to cover story
crudities.
CHARACTER OF STORY Conspirators attempt
to compromise gubernatorial candidate's neg-
lected wife, but detective foils them.
LENGTH OF PRDUCTION About 5,000 feet
They've taken a rather ancient story idea here and
tacked on a title that promises much more than is real-
ized in the picture itself. It's the old plot about the
busy business man and the neglected wife. This time
the business man is also busy with his campaign for
governor of the state and his opponents, fearful of his
victory, plan to compromise his wife and so force him
to withdraw from public life. Just as the villains ap-
l^ear successful in their scheme a detective who has
been watching them all along throws off his disguise
with a grand flourish, exonerates the wife and sends
the husband home to her after lecturing him on his
domestic affairs.
This story isn't very dramatically developed and
there is so much unreality in the makeup of the hus-
band and wife that they and their actions fail to con-
vince. The busy husband doesn't show his- wife the
least bit of courtesy. He talks to her as he would a
servant. In fact, even if he hadn't loved her (and
the story shows that he really does love her), he
wouldn't have treated her so. At least no gentleman
would. And the supposition is that he is a gentleman.
On the other hand the wife herself does such stupid
things that it is hard to sympathize with her. She
falls into the traps of the villains with a readiness that
is almost humorous. Then there is a child in the story
who is very, very conventional. She is the offspring'
of the busy business man and his wife, and she's al-
ways saying the right things at the right time, divin-
ing her mother's whole trouble in a single cute sen-
tence. And when the villain enters she's ready with
a "Mama, I don't like that man" line. And there isn't
any subtlety employed in introducing this philosophic
remarks of the babe.
E. J. Radcliffe struggles with the unreal role of the,
husband. Anne Luther gets little from her part as the
wife, although, true enough, there was little to be got-
ten. The best work of the cast is done by the three
heavies, Claire Whitney, Charles Gerrard and Al Hart,
although the latter unintentionally steps into comedy
at times. He always is seen with a cigar, this of course
being the mark of the cheap politician. J. W. John-i
stone is the detective who furnishes something of a
surprise by finally appearing to save the situation,
while Baby Ivy Ward is the precocious chihl.
Not Much Chance For This In First Class Houses
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is put out under the alternate title of "Why
Women Sin," which is about as unsuited to it as is the
main title. Both of them give the impression that
some widespread problem is solved in the story which
is not the case.
The picture is not one that will go well before better
class audiences. It is a conventional story, poorly
done, with unreal characters and not distinctively en-
acted. They evidently tried pretty hard to make some-
thing good out of it. but they don't deliver.
If you play this and want to take a chance on it get-
tiny by concentrate on the election stuff in it, which is
timely. "He was so absorbed in mapping out his cam-
paign for governor that he neglected his home and
when he finally turned he discovered — " is the type of
catch line that will arouse some sort of suspense and
properly represent the story. Most of the players in
the cast are well known and mention of them might
help.
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Pathe'
Take the hot blood of Mexico and mix
it fifty-fifty with the cooler, calmer
strain of the Northern neighbor and
what happens?
You can gamble on it that the daughter
of the union will blow hot, blow cold;
that she will hate her Northern blood
and then her Southern blood by turns;
that she will be passionate, revengeful,
brave, unreasonable and most cussedly
lovable.
That's the heroine of ''Rio Grande;"
and the picture sings with action, love,
gunfire, hate, jealousy and revenge!
Distributors
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RIO GRANDE
Prom the Pamous playiy AUGUSTUS THOMAS
Personally directed by EDWIN CAREVE
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Sunday, April 25, 1920
Cowboy Favorite's Latest Proves He's Still There
William S. Hart in
"THE TOLL GATE"
Wm. S. Hart Prod.-Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Lambert Hillyer
AUTHORS. . . .William S. Hart and Lambert Hillyer
CAMERAMAN Joe August
AS A WHOLE Splendid production of typical
Hart calibre ; impressive and artistic through-
out.
STORY Familiar "good, bad man" stuff but
careful production and fine performance make
it like new.
DIRECTION Very fine stuff; attention to small
things apparent; some line effects.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Artistic
CAMERA WORK First-class
STAR His usual self; splendid characterization
SUPPORT Customary western types; Anna Q.
Nilsson, the girl.
EXTERIORS Pretty locations
INTERIORS Suffice
DETAIL Shows careful attention
CHARACTER OF STORY As told in one title,
"They may call you 'Black Deering,' but you
sure are white."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,590 feet
This is Bill Hart's first picture produced by his own
company, and we'll say he's made a good start with a
story written for himself and by himself with the co-
operation of Lambert Hillyer, who directed. Natur-
ally it's a story after the star's own heart and he has
made the character of "Black Deering" very real, first
showing him as the leader of a band of outlaws and
later protecting and respecting the wife and child of
the man who had betrayed him.
The star is quoted on the papers distributed by the
producer as saying, "Toll Gate" is the best picture he
has ever produced. It is indeed a fine picture, but the
"best"is putting it a little too strong. The story is
not quite as good as some he has had previously.
The quality of production is first class and there are
many artistic touches that add considerably to its at-
tractiveness. One specially pretty bit is a scene show-
ing the outlaws prowling through a dark cave carrying
torches. The flames, shown in natural colors against
the dark background, are decidedly effective. Hart
performs his usual riding stunts, hold-ups and trick
shooting and finally fights it out with bare hands when
he meets his man face to face.
Black Deering, chief of the outlaw band, persuades
his men to give up the game because they are being
hounded and in danger of capture. Against his bet-
ter judgment he agrees to pull one more hold-up, a
mail train, before quitting. Jordan, one of the band
who hates the chief, betrays Deering and he is taken
prisoner, but escapes.
Some time later Deering comes to the town of I-lin-
con where Jordan now owns a cantina. Then there
follows some daring hold-ups by Deering in which he
cleans out the cantina and sets fire to it, then firtas
tlic Ace, the settlement's saloon. Deering then starts
for the border followed by Jordan and a posse of Mex-
icans and also by the Sheriiif and his men. On his
way the chief rescues a "little feller" who is in danger
of drowning.
It happens that the child's mother is the deserted
wife of Jordan. The actions of Deering following this
discovery are not made particularly clear. He evi-
dently intends to betray the woman and revenge her
husband's wrong against him ( Deering) but in the
end he gives himself u]) to the Sheriff. In the mean-
time Jordan and his Mexicans have gotten into trouble
with the Sheriff's men in which a fight follows and the
Sheriff, seeing the white side of Black Deering, per-
mits him to join in the fight. Deering and Jordan meet
and Deering tosses him from a cliff.
In the time that Deering has known the "little feller"
and his mother, he has shown his better nature and
comes to love the woman, but even after he is free he
thinks she is too good for him, so he sends her North
to her own people while he goes his way alone.
Hart's Name Should Be Sufficient
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There's little need for extensive suggestion with re-
gard to the Hart productions because they are uni-
formly good and in most cases all that is necessary is
to let them know you have a Hart picture to show
them. If you care to make use of the fact that the
star proclaims "Toll Gate" the best picture he has ever
made, it may help, but if you can get along without
this, so much the better.
For those who like to know something about the
picture before they see it, tell them the cowboy hero
plays the part of a bandit chief who reforms. Catch-
lines worked along the lines of "He was called 'Black
Deering," but he was white," and in connection with
the title, could be used.
Sunday, April 25, 1920
jMi
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21
Lack of Feature Material Doesn't Help This One
Eugene O'Brien in. . . .
"A FOOL AND HIS MONEY"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR Robert Ellis
AUTHOR George Barr McCutcheon
SCENARI BY Ella Stuart Carson
CAMERAMEN Jack Brown and Walter Arthur
AS A WHOLE Not enough material for five
reels and what there is isn't skilfully handled
STORY Insufficient, requiring padding; roman-
tic element introduced too suddenly.
DIRECTION Stretching story to suit footage
has resulted in very slow and at times tiring
tempo.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Role doesn't offer him any worth-while
opportunities except one love scene.
SUPPORT. . . .Rubye de Remer a decorative opposite
EXTERIORS Snow stuff representing Switzer-
land is satisfactory.
INTERIORS Some very elaborate old castle
settings.
DETAIL Swiss atmosphere striven for registers
pretty well.
CHARACTER OF STORY Author, lessee of
old castle, falls in love with woman who seeks
his protection from her husband.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
There is not enough material in the story presented
to warrant it running to average feature length nor is
it the right kind of material for the star, Eugene
O'Brien. While before some audiences the popularity
of the star and the adventure element in the story will
carry the picture to a moderate success, "A Fool and
His Money" on the whole is disappointing. In the first
place the expectations aroused by the title are in no
ways lived up to. There is no fool and his money that
soon part as might be surmised. In fact the story
might be called anything from ''Adventure in Switz-
erland" to "Romance in a Castle" and better represent
its contents.
What material there is in the picture is not skilfully
handled. Owing to a lack of substance the director
has been forced, to give him the benefit of the doubt,
to introduce various species of paddng. There is a
long sequence showing the leads and a baby playing
around with a birthday cake, and there's some Quija
board stuff dragged in for a laugh that has nothing to
do with the story. And instead of building up the ro-
mantic element they plunge into a love scene that
seems startlingly sudden.
The part of the author who goes to an old Swiss
castle for inspiration and there finds a lady in distress
seeking his protection, on the surface is ideal for
O'Brien. But there'are insufficient complications to
this idea. After the romance has been introduced it
is a matter of waiting until the divorce, though still
jealous husband, reinforced by the police, seeks out
the heroine. His purpose is to kidnap the child and
bleed his ex-wife's father for a sum of money. But
the author steps into the breach and rushes the hero-
ine across the border, defeating the villain's purpose.
The escape from the villain is made by sleigh and
horses over the snow and, while picturesque, is not
exactly thrilling in the best melodramatic sense of the
word.
In the last love scene they take the business away
from O'Brien and hand it to Rubye de iRemer, the al-
ways decorative leading woman. She does the pro-
posing and in such a way that the whole scene is her's.
As O'Brien is known as the Great Lover of the screen
the intent of the director in staging such a scene is
hard to comprehend.
Arthur Housman appears as the heavy. He and
O'Brien engage in a good fist fight which is the sus-
taining high-light of the picture. , Others are Jules
Cowles as a colored servant, who changes his shade
in various of his sequences, and Charles Craig.
May Possibly Get Over with the Special O'Brien Admirers
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While this has a very attractive title, and while the
star's immediately previous picture was meritorious
enough to make them remember and send them back,
the crowds that come to see "A Fool and His Money"
may be rather disappointed, unless of course they be
the unttsually ardent admirers of O'Brien's. The chief
disappointment is the surprising lack of material in
the five reels.
If you want to play it on the chance of it getting
over with the star's special admirers, tell them that
it is a modern romance laid in one of Switzerland's
old castles. "A tale of modern romance in an ancient
and romantic setting" might be a good line to use.
Play O'Brien big, and also mention the fact that
Rubye de Remer is his leading lady. She has played
with him before and has also been seen with other
male stars.
Seasons
Gallopind
Success
Carlfaemmle prej-enfs the Stupendous Romantic Drama
UNIVERSAL-JEWEL
*500.000
Production EfeLuxe
Directed l>y
TOD BROWNING
From the Storv bv
HH.VAN LOAN
STAMBOUIl
$9000.00 4
Six Hundred Seats
Only One Week!
At the SUPERBA in Los Angeles, which has only
600 seats, the Gross Receipts for the first week's show-
ing of "THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL" were
$8,964.50, not including the tax. This is an average
of $2,13 per seat per day — or an average of practically
fifteen dollars per seat per week. This is six dollars
more per seat than was received on the next biggest
attraction that ever played in this house, for it beats*
the house record by over thirty-four hundred dollars!
It is doubtful if any attraction ever equalled this rec-
ord in the history of the business. CARL LAEMMLE
wires: "Take it from me — 'The Virgin of Stamboul'
will beat 'The Kaiser'— 'The Heart of Humanity'—
and any other production that Universal ever mari
keted."
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Some Short Reels
"Edgar's Hamlet"— Goldwyn
■' From the start to the very finish, the second of Booth
Tarkington's "Edgar" comedies keeps the laughs coming at a
rate that insures its success in almost any house. E. Mason
Ho'^per who directed has done splendid work, while the story
is up to Tarkington's highest standard. Burlesques on stage
dramas are not new in pictures, but here, they have secured a
new ann'le — have combined kid comedy with a rendition of
"Hamlet". Throughout, the ruling spirit is one of youtl: —
one that will recall the days of childhood to your audience.
Every incident bristles with fun and is essentially true to life.
The preliminaries to the performance, the situations in it, es-
pecially that portion wherein the colored lad playing the
ghost begins to shufifle his feet rythmically to some familiar/
music, all serve to make the two reeler a hit.
/
"Shot in His Getaway" — Universal
Distributed equally over the two reels of this slap-stick com-
edy, a good-sized number of laughs will enable it to hold its
own. They have employed a fair story in producingit — one
that holds together in good style. In a few places it lags
somewhat, but William H. Watson, who directed, has kept it
going at a high rate of speed which prevents it from becoming
monotonous. Opening it is a shot of a prohibitionist who pro-
duces a volume urging the downing of liquor. There is a
laugh when he opens a trick book and brings forth a bottle of
fire-water, which he hurriedly downs. The appearance of the
villain, some of the chase stuff which they have brightened up
with one or two unusual stunts and other incidents maintain
a satisfactory average.
"The White Silence"— Famous Players
Few people will fail to appreciate the beauty of this Burton
Holmes scenic. Ordinarily, one would not expect the average
spectator to enthuse over snowy scenes after a winter as severe
as the one just terminated, yet so impressive are the different
shots that comprise the offering, that almost everyone will en-
joy it. Captioned with selections from Whittier's "Snow-
bound," and Emerson's "Snow-storm," the production as-
sumes a poetic aspect. One of the shots at the start showing
the dark trees and background of snow strikes the onlooker,
and after that the rest of the footage more than holds up. All
combine in making it one of the best subjects of its kind turned
out in quite some time.
"Birds of Gay Plumage" — Mentor
Parrakects are seen in the opening section of this Mentor
reel which has been tinted creditably. The titles are instruct-
ive, but rather elementary and incidentally more elaborate than
those used in most of the preceding productions turned out
by this organization. A cockatoo also makes its appearance
and the part dealing with the birds is of unusual interest. The
Grotto of Halong Bay, China, furnished the material for the
second and closing portion, not photographed especially well,
and below the standard set in what comes before.
"See-Saw"— Ford-Goldwyn
Saw making is not too complicated to be dealt with suitably
in one reel, nor is it too elementary to be of interest, so that
this Ford industrial reaches the proper average. All of the
stages through which different kinds of saws pass have
been screened clearly. The shearing, toothing, tempering,
filing and making of handles as well as numerous other details
are all taken up and the offering ranks with the best of these
productions.
Bray Pictograph, No. 434 — Goldwyn
Four parts, each entirely different, make up this Bray reel,
a meritorious magazine. A toy model of a crossing, used to
settle disputes in court, is dealt with as "The Silent Witness."
The manner in which it is used is shown in a humorous scene,
followed by a series of diagrams by E. Lyle Goldman explain-
ing the manner in which the ear transmits sound waves to the
brain. "Leviathans of the Lakes" shows how giant cranes lift
great loads to the decks of large ships and an excellent "Jerry
on the Job" cartoon, "A Tax trom the Rear," winds up. It
concerns the income tax and has many bits of business that
register.
"What Could Be Sweeter"— National-Goldwyn
Not only does Carter De Haven play one of the two stellar
roles in this two reeler, but he is also credited with writing and
directing it. Starting out with a scene in which several young-
sters appear — one that will appeal — they follow with some stuff
that is not essential. It gets going in satisfactory style shortly
thereafter, but the expected climax does not materialize and it
slows up again toward the finish, ending rather suddenly.
There are a few meritorious situations and some of the inci-
dents provoke laughter, but as a whole it falls far short of the
best De Haven comedies.
Another Goldwyn-Bray Comic
Using the Ouija board as a source from which to draw hu-
mor, a timely theme has been selected for the cartoon portion
of this Bray Comic, the second one of the series. It concerns
some of the exploits of the Shenanigan Kids, whose pranks, fa-
miliar to newspaper readers, cause confusion and finally result
in their being spanked. The Lampoons chosen for the closing
footage — gags and comments on current topics selected from
publications, are in most cases funny, and the material gener-
ally better than that employed in the preceding release.
"Are Flirts Foolish — Gayety Comedies
Most of this single reeler consists of beach and in-and-out-
of-the-room stuff, a great deal of which is not new. There
are several laughable bits in the production, however, and with
an acceptable cast, headed by George Ovey, it may get over.
The best part of the offering is the action which takes place
on the beach. As far as the story is concerned, there is little
to be said for it. Besides making possible the various inci-
dents which are held together somewhat loosely, it is of little
importance and is not completed. Closing is a scene with
Ovey being chased by an irate husband who follows him onto
a centrifugal swing. The spectacle is novel, but as a conclu-
sion to the reel is entirely too abrupt.
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"Are Floorwalkers Fickle" — Gayety Comedies
Opening this Gayety one reeler is a unique incident. It
takes place at a department store, during a sale, with George
Ovey acting as manager. All of the prospective purchasers,
women of course, encase themselves in football paraphernalia
before the grand rush, which leaves the salesman exhausted.
Thereafter, Ovey's activities with some women, and unfortu-
nately his attentions to one who is escorted result in his being
chased about by the offended male. Fate plays him a mean
prank, when he is shipped to the latter's home in a large fold-
ing bed. Several laughs are distributed over the production
which holds its own in creditable style.
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DAIUY
Sunday, April 25, 1920
Short Reels
"Should a Wife Come Back"— Christie Comedies
Under the guise of a title suggesting a problem drama,
Christie has turned out another reel which does not register
any too well. The basic theme of the piece smacks of the
vintage of another day, and in addition they have failed to
dress it up with any novel bits of business or many unusual
situations. Jimmie Harrison and Dorothy Devore are feat-
ured, but the latter does not have very much to do, making
her appearance when the offering is well under way and not
occupying very much footage thereafter. For that matter,
neither does Harrison have too much work. It is all built
about the idea of hubby's sister and two friends coming to see
him while his wife is on her vacation. He goes out and when
sister leaves to purchase something, only her two friends re-
main. Result: Wifey returns, thinks her husband is faithless
and immediately consults her lawyer. The only novel twist
is that of having a burglar alarm, newly installed, to add to the
confusion. As usual, they smooth things out for the finish.
"The Pawnshop"— Victor Kramer
"The Pawnshop" was one of the best of the earlier Chap-
lin pictures and this is proven by the fact that it stands as a
splendid comedy today. Charlie's antics in the pawnshop, his
famous trick of taking the alarm clock apart to see if it is
worth pawning and then handing it back with a shake of the
head to the owner, the sob-stuff between him and the old
crook who after begging a loan produces a fat roll of bills
and the old dough-throwing and knockabout stuff all register
just as well today as they did when first thrown on the screen.
Of Kremer's series this is doubtless one of the best if not the
funniest of the lot.
"The Dog Catcher"— Reelcraft
Billy Franey, who appeared in support of Gale Henry in
some of her recent releases as a featured performer, occupies
a stellar role in this single reeler in which most of the comedy
is furnished by dogs which make their appearance at different
moments, Franey being dispatched to round up some of them
in order that sausages may be manufactured. Some really
good materia! results, and although much of it is not partic-
ularly bright, it possesses a sufficient number of laughs to get
it over in fair shape.
"Picturesque Catalonia" — Mentor
^ Catalonia, a town in the Pyrenees abounds in mountain and
river scenes that are quite fascinating. The Ter, a small, swift
and typical mountain river furnishes much of the material for
the initial portion of this Mentor reel. "Picturesque," tlie
word employed in the title describes it exactly, for tlie scenes
in the small city with its rushing river and mountainous back-
ground all hold the eye. Colored in fine fashion, it is an ex-
ceedingly good offering of its kind. Of unusual educational
value is the portion concerning flowers, entitled "Country Flow-
ers." It depicts the manner in which buds open and develop,
and while not new is interesting. Small birds are dealt with in
the closing footage which will hold its own, but has not always
been tinted very judiciously. Contrast is lacking in in a few
of the shots, but most of them are meritorious and the offer-
ing winds up suitably.
"Falling Waters"— Educational .
Among Robert Bruce's recent releases, there have been
some that are not up to his usual standard. This one however
ranks with the best he has turned out, and is quite certain to
score. The title is apt to mislead and furnish tlie impression
that it deals entirely with waterfalls. There are some shots of
that nature in the reel, but a great deal of it shows mountain
streams and lakes. From almost the very start, it is replete
with scenes that delight and eye and please the senses. Tall
evergreens rising on the hills and running or falling water ap-
pearing in the scenes with refreshing results. The latter part
shows some of the best surf material turned out in a long
while and the evening scenes, calm and peaceful in contrast
to what immediately precedes them wind it up suitably.
New Screen Magazine, No. 66— Universal
Hal Hodes who edits Universal's New Screen Magazine
has secured a number of interesting subjects for this issue.
There is a certain amount of resemblance between two of
them, but otherwise the offering holds its own very nicely.
A Kentucky mountaineer who without training manufactures
his own tools and articles of furniture occupies the initial por-
tion of the reel, after which some of the finished products of an
artisan whose hobby is fashioning models of vessels are
shown. The natures of these are identical, but the fault can
be remedied readily by splitting these sections up or substi-
tuting something else for one of them. Some prize-winning
canines make their appearance in the part titled "Tiny Aris-
tocrats of Dogdome," after which a series of gags, called
"Laughographs," some clever and others not so funny are
offered. "It's a Bear," the animated cartoon which closes is
one of the best things of the sort made in a long while. The
theme employed is clever and the execution splendid. It con-
cludes the offering most creditably and furnishes a fine cul-
mination to an otherwise average production of this type.
"The Laughographs" — Jack Cohn — State Rights
A varied assortment of quips and gags, some of them aimed
at the spectator in the captions, and others animated, that is,
presented by performers in short lengths of footage, comprise
the first production of this series. Some of the gags are old.
but several of them are really humorous. The first one used
is practically certain to get a laugh, and some of the stuff that
follows immediately after is up to the mark. Not very new
is the part in which the preacher scolds several lads for hold-
ing a lying contest, telling them that in his youth he never
fibbed. He receives the prize, and while it is witty stuff, it
is entirely too popular. Thereafter, this just maintains a fair
average until the "Miracle" scene is reached. That is a cork-
ing bit of hokum and closes well.
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sheer joy to the jaded picturegoer.
"Johnny Jones, with his small boy
belligerence, his sincere conviction
that the world is pitted against
him, is no actor, but real.
"The haughty princess charming
is Lucille Ricksen, who looks as if
she might be at least nine years
old. And Edgar's opponent in a
fierce battle is Buddie Messenger,
round and spectacled and serious
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Monday, April 26, 1920
Price 6 Grata
Holds No Contracts
Levey of Universal Says Agreement
I With Exhibitors Was
I Verbal Only.
Harry Levey, manager of the Uui-
I'ersal Industrial Department, stated
\n Saturdaj' that the only under-
tanding he had with a number of
niddle and far western exhibitor or-
ganizations on the industrial propo-
ition was a verbal one.
i Levey upon his return from Cleve-
iind Wednesday last stated that he
ad closed negotiations with the
ti4iami Valley Exhibitors" League,
le Cleveland Exhibitors' .Ass'n, the
jLmerican Exhibitors' Ass^i of Penn-
ylvania and West Virginia, the Kan-
sas City Exhibitors' Ass'n, the Michi-
an Exhibitors' Ass'n, the St. Louis
jxhibitors' Ass'n and the Northwest
"xhibitors' Circuit.
i Sydney S. Cohen of the New York
jtate League stated that Levey had
lot closed the deal as he claimed
'e had. Levey in explaining said
lat Cohen had called up the booker
t Universal and had asked consid-
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Clarine Seymour Dead
Clarine Seymour, who appeared in
rhe Idol Dancer," a D. W. Grif-
th-Firsi Nat'l production, died last
ight at 9 o'clock at the Misericordia
ospital, 531 E. 86th St., following an
)eration for intestinal trouble last
eek.
Miss Seymour was at work in
vVay Down East" when taken ill.
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portant exhibitor plans
as well as mattcia per-
taining: to the Associated
First National Theaters,
Inc. meeting.
"If you value your life you will turn over the secret papers to me at
once" — Anita Stewart in "The Yell ow Typhoon," from Harold Mac-
Grath's novel. A Louis B. Mayer-m ade First National attraction. — Advt.
Sells Foreign Territory
Inter-Ocean lias closed rights to
"An Adventuress," according to a
statement issued Saturday for Unit-
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Reade in Canton, O.
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Canton, O.— The Trent Theater
Bldg. of Trenton, N. J., has secured
an option on a site here and will soon
begin erection of a theater, according
to Walter Reade, of New York, one
of the men financially interested in
the program. A lease has also been
obtained on the theater being built in
connection with the new Sieberling
Hotel at Akron, C, according to
Reade.
Criterion Opening
^fany executives of the Famous
Players-Lasky Co. attended the open-
ing of the Criterion on Saturday
right with Cecil B. De Mille's "Why
Change Your Wife" as the attrac-
tion. The feature of the house is the
large electric sign exploiting Para-
mount Pictures on Broadway — one of
the largest of its kind.
Stebbins Goes to Coast
Arthur "Stebbins, vice-president
and general manager of Reuben Sam-
uels, Inc., has left for the coast to
open an office in Los Angeles to take
care of his company's coast business.
Cleveland Exhibitors to Dine
(Special to IFID'S DAILY)
Cleveland, O. — The Motion Picture
Exhibitors' Association of Cleveland
\\ ill hold a dinner and dance to-night
at the Hotel Winton.
Pantages to Build Another
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Fort Worth, Tex.— At a cost of
$500,000 Alexander Pantages will
build another addition to his chain.
Convention Opens
First National Members and Exhib-
itors Gather in Chicago — Import-
ant Sessions Planned.
(Staff Correspondence)
Chicago — First National members
and exhibitors who expect to attend
the meeting called by Willard C. Pat-
terson of the Criterion theater, At-
lanta, are arriving on every train.
The special cars attached to the
Broadway Limited will arrive here
this morning bringing a number of
important officials of the circuit from
New York.
The opening session of the conven-
tion is slated for this morning at the
Hotel Congress. A number of im-
portant sessions is planned, notably
that of Patterson's to discuss the for-
mation of an Exhibitors' Defense
League for the purpose of combat-
ing alleged encroachments of produ-
cing distributing companies in the ex-
hibiting field.
A number of important distrib-
uting heads of other organizations
aside from First National will be
here with their sales manager?.
Delegations from a number of ex-
hibitor organizations in the Middle
and Northwest are expected to hear
Patterson's plan.
Ten delegates from the Chamber
of Commerce will be here to look
things over and obtain an idea of
what business is transacted.
Side Lights
Sam Y. Edwards of San Francisco,
who'll sit in on the Exchange Mana-
gers' session by virtue of his connec-i
tion with Turner & Dahnken, wired I
his favorite supply agents to reserve
one bottle of green fountain-pen ink '
to guarantee his signature on hotel '
checks. • I
Jimmie Grainger, New York mana-
ger for Marshall Neilan Prod, had his
left-hand sparkler renovated and
shined preparatory to attending the
convention.
Reports say that Henry Ford of-
fered Harry Scott of Detroit a trip [
to the Chicago convention in a fliv-
ver, brand new. A later report states
Harry has already bought his ticket. '
"I don't want to be late and want to
get there whole," he explained. '
"The Woman Gives" will become :
more than a title wh»n Norma^Tal- i
madge, who will accompany her hus-
band, Joseph M. Schenck, to the con-
vention, gives First National con-
vention folks the first opportunity to
see her in person. This is the first
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Cobb Story for Arbuckle
The first of the five-reel feature
comedies in which Roscoe (Fatty)
Arbuckle is to star will be "The Life
of the Party," by Irvin Cobb, pub-
lished in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Monday, AprQ 26, 1920
A crook play without the melodrama. A Christie Comedy "It Takes a
Crook" with Dorothy Devore and Jimmie Harrison. — Advt.
On Broadway
Rialto — Houdini — "Terror Island."
Rivoli — Irene Castle — "The Amatei
Wife."
Criterion— Cecil De Mille's "Wl
Change Your Wife."
Capitol — Alice Brady — "Sinners."
Strand — Constance Talmadge — "Tl
Love Expert."
Broadway — Mack Sennett's "Dov
on the Farm." Victor Seastromi
"A Man There Was."
Loew's New York — To-day — Pri
cilia Dean — "The Virgin
Stamboul."
Tuesday — Elsie Ferguson — "H
House in Order."
Wednesday — Frank Keenan — "D(
lar for Dollar."
^PKursday — "Dangerous Days."
- Friday^ — Olive Tell — "Love Wit
out Question."
Vivian Rich— "Would You Fc
give :
Saturday — Charles
Clock Andy."
Sunday — Nazimova — "The
of a Child."
Ray— "Alau
Hej
Suit Over Films
In the suit of M. de Miguel & Co.,
of Barcelona, Spain, against the For-
toul Film Corp. and Albert E. For-
toul to recover $20,000 damages be-
cause the defendant shipped him old
and damaged films instead of Blue
Ribbon Films paid for, and in which
the defendants made a counterclaim
for $9,900 alleged to be due for films
bought, Supreme Court Justice Gave-
gan has struck from the defences
and counterclaim all the denials bj'
the defendants of the allegations of
the complaint.
Werner Promoted
Richard A. Werner, who has been
editing the Goldwyn house organ, "A
Family Affair," has been apjjointed
manager of the sales promotion de-
partment to assist Felix F. Feist,
general sales manager.
Cross at Goodwin, Newark
Newark, N. J. — Fred C. Cross,
since 1912 lessee of the Grand and
Pier theaters in Long Branch, has
assumed active management of the
Goodwin Theater, succeeding Moe
Kridel. resigned.
Next Week
Rialto— Enid Bennett — "The Fall
Road."
Rivoli — Ethel Clayton — "A Lady
Love."
Criterion— Cecil De Mille's "W|
Change Your Wife."
Brooklyn Strand — Constance TJ
madge — "The Love Expert."
Broadway — "Down on the Farnl
"A Man There Was."
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Coast Brevities
.Special to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Eddy Polo will pro-
luce independently for Universal.
ijs serials will be continued to be re-
eased by Universal.
In the cast supporting Thomas
Vfeighan in "Conrad in Quest of His
ji^outh" are Kathlyn Williams, Mar-
garet Loomis, Mabel Van Buren and
Maym Kelso.
Mary Charleston, the wife of Henry
iWalthall will be leading lady for
'Harry Carey in "Closed Claims."
Morence Deshon has been engaged
jy Maurice Tourneur to play the
leading feminine role in "Caleb West,
Master Driver."
Robert Warwick has finished
'Hunting Trouble," under the direct-
ion of Joseph Henaberry.
Winston Churchill's novel, "The
Dwelling Place of Light," has been
:ompleted, and Benjamin B. Hampton
ivill next film "The Money Changers,"
by Upton Sinclair.
Percy Heath, Metro scenario staff,
has started work on "The Marriage
of William Ashe."
Eileen Percy has been signed by
Fox to take the place of Madlaine
Traverse in "Her Honor the Mayor."
Julanne Johnston will play in Wan-
fda Hawley's first Realart starring
.vehicle. "Miss Hobbs."
Harry Franklin finished the final
scene of "Alias Miss Dodd," the Uni-
versal feature starring Edity Rob-
erts.
Marie Walcamp, Harlan Tucker,
Henry McRae, Eleanor Fried and the
dozen other Universalites who com-
posed the expedition to the Orient,
have just returned home after an
absence of seven months. Director
McRae reports that the entire serial
has been completed with the excep-
tion of several sequences of interior
scenes which will be filmed here with-
in the next few days. The storv,
written by Eleanor Fried, will be re-
leased under the title of "The Drag-
on's Net."
GAITS MAX
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Lake Charles, La.-
ty Co. $17,000.
-Debakey Real-
Hempstead, L. L — Salvatore Cal-
derone, manager Strand, to build.
2.000.
Lawrence, Mass. — Toomey and De-
mara will build a $250,000 house on
Broadway.
Houses Completed
Pittsburgh, Pa. — New Triangle, As-
sociated Theaters chain, opened. 1,00*')
seats.
Parkersburg, W. Va. — New Lin-
coln, Smott. 900, $100,000, opened.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Triangle, George
Hall and George Hannay, $150,000,
1,200 seats, opened.
Terrall, Okla. — Pastime opened;
will present shows three nights each
week.
Houses Under Construction
Kennewick, Wash. — W. A. Baker.
600 seats.
Burlesque House Changes to Pic-
tures
Hamilton, Canada. — The Savoy,
formerly a burlesque and stock house,
is now showing pictures. It is under
the control of the Famous Players-
Canadian Corp.
Convention Opens
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The Fabian family of New Jersey
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vention with Jacob Fabian, Franchise
Holder for New Jersey, and A. M.
Fabian, Exchange Manager for that
territory, in attendance.
R. H. Clark, First National Ex-
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getting out the suit-cases.
Among First National's Home Of-
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Hunter, Earl J. Hudson, George R.
Grant. The others will "keep the
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rable information regarding the pic-
.ires Universal had to offer and how
lany days it could offer. This in-
jrmation, Levey stated, Cohen want-
d to present to the executive com-
littee of the state league.
Levey was in Cleveland while this
'as transpiring. He received a wire
•om his home office which he says
e interpreted as meaning that the
eal with Cohen had been closed,
'his, Levey had said, was all that
[. H. Lustig and the representatives
f the other exhibitor organizations
ceded to enter an agreement with
im as they expected a settlement of
Dme kind with Sydney Cohen and
Fniversal, Levey said.
In view of the fact that Cohen had
ot closed with Universal and that
le latter had allied with him the
shibitor organizations involved,
■evey said he had already written
.ustig in Cleveland that he would
ot adhere to their verbal agreement
nless Lustig so desired. Levey is
ow in Chicago for the convention.
Sydney Cohen could not be reached
n Saturday for a statement.
Two Quinn Plans
Has Double-Barreled Scheme for
Better Pictures — One Includes
Public.
J. Am Quinn, formerly of Quinn's
Rialto, Los Angeles, who came East
some time ago with a plan to make
the industry "clean," now lias two
organizations in operation in order
to carry out his plans.
One is the original organization,
the M. P. and Theatrical Co-opera-
tive Association of the World and a
new one, the M. P. and Theatrical
League for Better Pictures.
The first one is operated on a mem-
bership basis, with the fee paid by
each member based on the amount
of business done by him. This, it is
explained, is done merely to defray
operating expenses and not for the
purpose of obtaining monetary gain.
The association is governed by a
Board of Merit which according to
association literature includes Dr.
Frank Crane, Cosmo Hamilton, Gut-
zon Borglum, J. Hartley Manners
and others. It will act in an advi-
sory capacity to producers in any
stage of the production field such as
photography, continuities, scenarios,
etc. For this there will be a charge,
this, too ,based on operating costs
only.
The Board of Merit will also pass
on completed productions and if the
production lives up to whatever
standard the Board sets, a seal of ap-
proval will be issued. If a produc-
tion contains a feature that calls for
special commendation, a different
sort of a seal will be issued.
The association will first give ad-
vice on pictures before production is
started and then approve them after
they are completed. The M. P. T.
League for Better Pictures is purely
a rnembership orgranization which in-
volves no membership fees, The pub-
lic IS invited to join the movement
and urged to visit theaters that show
pictures which bear the approval of
the association.
It is said that 1,200 honorary mem-
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and that efforts have only been made
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Washington to line up members. A
good deal of this work will be done
through women's clubs who have al-
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ET UNDER WAY
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:hibitors Start in With Differences —
First National Meeting Proceeds
Vigorously — Many Important
Exhibitors on Hand
ith rapid fire action the exhibit^^
convention and the gathering
'"■irst National Pictures, Inc., got
;r way yesterday. This is sure:
i a question if there was ever a
e representative gathering of ex-
tors at any meetings in the past.
I, of course, there was consider-
diflferences of opinion as to just
t was the best thing to do. An
rt to clarify the situation will be
le at the meeting this morning,
irst National got started in
efinite way yesterday with sev-
committee meetings and more
iduled for today. This morning
•e will be a joint meeting of the
ous First National individuals
organizations, and much is ex-
«d to be accomplished,
ast night there was a get to-
ler meeting of First National
several addresses were made,
ong the speakers were Whitman
nett, who told some of his plans
1 regard to the Barrymore
luctions which will be re-
ed through First National. Joe
enck, of the Norma and Con-
ice Talmade productions, also
ce, as did James W. Grainger of
Marshal Neilan organization,
ros Skouras of St. Louis, the new-
franchise holder of the organiza-
, and Sam Katz of Chicago, also
sw franchise holder.
some of the producers to discuss
with them the question of deposits,
and other matters, and L. J. Selznick
(Continued on Page 2.)
Mayflower With First
National
Associated First National Pictures
Inc., will release all of the Allan
Dwan productions made for May-
flower, with "The Splendid Hazard"
as the first, and all the R. A. Walsh
productions following "The Deep
Purple," which Realart will release.
All the new Sydney Franklin pro-
ductions of Robert Chamber's works
will be with the First National as
well.
To Build Here
Robei bson-Cole are, it is under-
stood, contemplating building here
an exchange with which they will
share with several distributing com-
panies. There have been a number
of such buildings planned, but none
carried out here.
A. S. Kirkpatrick of R. C, is due
here tomorrow.
red C. Quimby, general manager
Associated Exhibitors, arrived
;erday and is expected to make
important announcement within
next few days,
he exhibitors in session asked
Miss Norma Talmadge, First Nationars distinguished star has gladdened
the Circuit's members by her presence at their Chicago meeting.
Clarine Seymour Dies
New York. — After a brief illness,
following an operation for intestinal
trouble, Clarine Seymour, of the
David W. Griffith organization, died
here yesterday. She was working
in "Way Down East," but it is under-
stood this will not affect the produc-
tion, which will go right ahead. She
appeared last in "The Idol Dancer."
•Regarding Gloria
New York. — Reported here that
Gloria Swanson is through with Fa-
mous Players, and will be starred
by Equity Pictures. Recently Gloria
became the wife of Herbert Som-
borm, pi'esident of Equity.
Gladys Brockwell Released
Los Angeles. — Reported here that
Gladys Brockwell has been released
fiom her contract with Wm. Fox.
At the New York offices of Fox
nothing was known of the report.
Another New President
Dayton, O. — Benjamin Wheeler
has succeeded John Seifert as presi-
dent of the Miami Valley Exhibitors'
League.
Hodkinson Showing
The W. W. Hodkinson corporation
is holding a special showing here of
Benjamin B. Hampton's production,
"Riders of the Da\\-n," from the Zane
Grey novel, "The Desert of Wheat,"
and J. Parker Read's "Sex," starring
Louise Glaum.
This is Julian M. Solomon's advt.
Let Solomon do it, he's wise. — Advt.
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GET UNDER WAY
{Continued from Page 1.)
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gave them a real talk, details of
which will be found else'where.
He, as well as other producers, are
expected to again meet the exhibit-
ors in conference today.
EXHIBITORS'
SESSIONS
L. J. on Deposits
When L. J. Selznick of the Selz-
nick Enterprises was asked to visit
.the exhibitors regarding some of
the measures now existent, which
they want corrected, he attended, but
stirred something up. The exhibitors
wanted to know how he stood with
regard to abolishing deposits, and
the deposit system. And L. J. told
them they were. In his usual force-
ful language, "damn fools." He said
the deposit system couldn't be
changed under the present plan of
releasing film. When told the ex-
hibitors had an idea of putting their
■deposits into a trust fund, thus pro-
tecting the distributor-producer, he
declared this was impracticable, and
pointed out that if he wanted to sell
to only three or four of a group in
any community he would like to
know how the deposit system would
work, and how it could be made prac-
ticable under a trusteeship.
Detailed Report of the Doings of
the Patterson Meeting
Two things were accomplished at
the Monday meetings of the new
organization known by the tentative
title of the Exhibitors' Defense
League. The first was the selection
of a committee of seven, comprising
John Manheimer, New York; E. C.
Peters, Texas; Paul Schlossman,
(LoV
• n • vtuDwm TEtM^ '
Sir:
The San Francisco Bulletin
says:
"Put your William Far-
nums and films of Alaskan
gold camps on the shelf, for
'The Silver Horde' is here!"
Michigan; Maurice Choynski, Chi-
cago; Dan Chamberlain, Hector Paz-
mezoglu, St. Louis; and W. C. Pat-
terson, Atlanta, to draft a set of by-
laws and constitution for the organ-
ization. The other accomplishment
was the realization of every exhibit-
or present that the accomplishment
of anything in the line of an organ-
ization that would be national in
scope and strong in power could only
be attained by "pulling together." A
disposition to bring in "politics" and
to disrupt the meeting by various
suggestions was evidenced from the
beginning of the morning session.
W. C. Patterson, who called the
meeting, made the introductory
speech, in which he told the as-
sembled exhibitors why they had
been summoned to Chicago. "We
must combat the producers who are
invading the field of the exhibitor,"
was the gist of his remarks, which
met considerable enthusiasm. He
further explained that the purpose
of the meeting was to perfect an
organization that could safely com-
bat the producers who insisted on
(Continued on Page 4.)
H OSCHyAl.BE PUTS SOME PEP \N THE
MTEETITvJG-
EXHIBITORS
dn
Put a Ring Around
June 8th, 9th, 10th
That's the time set for
the Real National Con-
vention of Motion Picture
Exhibitors to be held at
Cleveland, Ohio.
No Theories No Jokers
A convention of the Ex-
hibitors—by the Exhibit-
ors—and no one will pull
the strings.
Thousands of Exhibitors
from every state in the
Union have already
pledged themselves to be
there. Every Exhibitor
is welcome.
No matter what organi-
zation you are a member
of— Just watch your step
until June 8 and then
come to Cleveland.
You can't afford to stay
away
Motion Picture Theatre!
Owners of America
Sam Bullock, Secy.
128 Colonial Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio I
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Brandt's Idea
Discussing the plan which he is
liking, and which has brought con-
slerable discussion to the exhibitor
^n as proposed by Willard C. Pat-
•son, William Brandt, president of
3 Chamber of Commerce of
eatre Owners of the State of New
rk, said last night:
i"I hope to see all the various ex-
toitor organizations form one real
Jganization along the lines of the
(jiamber of Commerce idea of New
l)rk State. I think there should be
jnational Chamber of Commerce of
leatre owners. Properly organized
jid operated it will pi-ove the salva-
bn of independent theatre owners.
io other plan can succeed.
■ "What I should like to see carried
it is this: Affect a temporary or-
inization here, send a big delega-
on to Cleveland, and put through
; that convention the first solidly
trenched, regular exhibitor organi-
ition ever known in this business,
ind that is all we want."
<?> James Dunleavy, Akron, Ohio, i»
one of the most keenly interested
men attending the convention. Some
idea of his interest is expressed in
his telegram to the chairman: "Ex-
pect me Monday; with you seventy
ways."
Sidelights
One of the feminine guests at the
l>nvention is Miss A. E. Aiken, ed-
'or of the Weekly Film Review,
iiblished at Atlanta, Ga. The pub-
i;ation is a mere infant, being ex-
!;tly "eight weeks old Sunday," but
a lusty youngster. It started
ith sixteen pagej, but has already
imped to twenty, containing re-
,ews of at least five motion pic-
ires, editorials, film news and a
smunerative amount of advertis-
ig. Miss Aiken is no stranger in
hicago, having attended the uni-
srsity here.
AP E B B L E properly
placed may shift the
current of a stream. Like-
wise a RITCHEY poster
at a theatre entrance will
send the stream of pas-
sersby toward the box-
office.
RITCHEY
Litho. Corp.
406 W. 31st St., N. Y.
Phone Chelsea 8388
Charles C. Pettijohn of the Selz-
nick organization arrived bright
and early Sunday to "look over the
grounds" of the convention. Evi-
dently he found more than he ex-
pected.
Roland Hill, owner of 32 theatres
in North Carolina, lost no time in
reaching the convention. H« ar-
rived Saturday.
Combined Witk ^ood.
jud^iaent Iheq botJu
\)Jillmal<g dollar j^. But
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EXHIBITORS'
SESSIONS
(Continued from Page 2.)
becoming exhibitors, by some means
or other.
Paul Schlossman, Michigan, was
persuaded to take the chair tem-
porarily. He called upon Whitman
Bennett, formerly an exhibitor, but
now a producer, to make a few re-
marks. "Why?" demanded Wm.
Brandt, of New York. "This is a
business meeting. Let's dispense
with these speeches until we have
transacted our own business." This
led to a subsequent dismissal from
the room of every producer, or any-
one else interested in the business
in any capacity except that of ex-
hibitor.
Those allowed to remain in the
room were obliged to be identified
by other recognized film men as bona
fide exhibitors^' The meeting was re-
sumed with Patterson as chairman
and Sig Samuels as secretary. "Doc"
Atkinson of Chicago, was chosen
sergeant at arms to keep intruding
producers out of the room — and not
only the door but the window above
the door was carefully guarded so
that no peep hole remained for an
inquisitive producing nose.
Mr. Patterson's occupation of the
chair was momentary, for he asked
Frank J. Rembusch, Shelbyville, Ind.,
to take his place, while he seated
himself with the other exhibitors in
order to make another explanatory
speech according to parliamentary
rules. "It was my purpose to go on
record with a set of resolutions and
by-laws from an organization which
will become permanent," he said.
His suggestion to read the rules and
by-laws that he had drafted was
met by a counter-suggestion that a
committee be selected to go over the
paper and which would be submitted
to the body of exhibitors this morn-
ing. The committee was chosen,
which immediately adjourned to an-
other room for conference.
The body of exhibitors left in the
Florentine room spent the remainder
of the forenoon in discussing the
various accomplishments of state or-
<>ganization built upon the general
plan of the proposed defense league
and acting locally.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30,
convening again at 2:30. Mr. Rem-
busch resumed as chairman. The
gentleman from Maryland, who had
been most willing to tell what bad
been accomplished in Baltimore
through the efforts of the league,
again started a story of their ac-
complishments, and through a mo-
tion hastily adopted during his
speech, all speeches were limited to
five minutes. Several exhibitors from
the New York delegation, and one
WHO SAID DAVC "HOWLS- ? HE DON'T
from Ohio, expressed the need for
"time" in considering this proposi-
tion, alleging it would probably t^ke
three or four days for the committee
to thresh out the by-laws and con-
stitution.
"Ah, I have just discovered some-
thing that will solve all our difl!icul-
ties," spoke up Mr. Steiner, of New
York, with the air of one ma\ing
a great find. "I find that another
meeting will be held in Cleveland
some time in May. Let us all meet
at that convention and finisn our
organization."
"Gentlemen, let us keep politics
out of this meeting," said the chair-
man. "We shall form our organiza-
tion while we are here, and not be
arranging two national conventions
or three national conventions with
the inevitable lack of results we have
constantly found in previous long-
drawn-out conventions." The ques-
tion of adjourning to Cleveland was
thus temporarily silenced.
H. Webster Smith, attorney rep-
resenting the Whitehurst interests
in Baltimore, made a suggestion
"that an organization be created and
incorporated, including the independ-
ent exhibitors of the United States.
After this organization is perfected
legally and sound in every way, a
form of agreement shall be submit-
ted to the various film companies in
which they agree not to sell their
film to any producing company buy-
ing theatres and becoming exhibitors,
and furthermore, no film company
signing the agreement can buy a
theatre and become an "exhibitor."
(Continued on Page 9.)
JACK COOPER
Featured in Fox Sunshine Comedies
"Money Talks" "FootHght Maids"
"Virtuous Husbands" "The Yellow Dog Catcher"
"Dablin in Society" "The Heart Snatcher"
"Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts"
Watch this Space for Future Announcements
DAIIJV^
Tuesday, April 27, 1920 JM
3 Successful Producing Units
FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Canadian Photoplays, Ltd.
of Calgary, Canada
Producers of
"BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY"
By Jaimes Oliver Curwcod
Announces Another Outdoor Story in Preparation
James Oliver Curwood Productions
Now Producing
"NOMADS OF THE NORTH"
By James Oliver Curwood
Note: David M. Hartford, director of Both the Above
DOMINION FILM CO., INC.
Producers of
The Ralph Connor Productions
i
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6 W. 48th St.
New York City
^5>^<^'»a^C.az»|
Hotel Congresc
Chicago
Manager
J
OY COMEDIE
FOR JOY
s
Two Reels of Sheer Delight
"THE UNKNOWN RANGER"
— ALSO—
"DANGEROUS TRAILS"
Two Special Western Features
Scintilating With
Action and Thrills
Aywon Film Corporation
NATHAN HIRSH, Pres.
729 7th Av. New York
^ Robertson-Cole "Will Go the
Limit if Properly Supported"
»*da7, April 27, 1920
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DAILV
Pace 3
Cole Sends Wire
lUfus S. Cole of Robertson-Cole
; a wire to Willard C. Patterson
the Hotel Congress reading In
e|{; as follows:
desire to place on record the
tion of Robertson-Cole in this
istry. Our plans have been corn-
ed calling for the release of
Cling but the biggest of special
ijJuctions. Robertson-Cole are
C' in position tooffer the inde-
(Ident exhibitors a product worthy
Eheir support and with their sup-
(t to continue to deliver bigger
1 better pictures. Our definite
3d policy is to remain independ-
of all entanglements and we are
olutely against the acquisition
theatres. Robetrtson-Cole have
desire to enter the theatrical
i. But we feel that with the
.lity of productions that we are
;ring we have the right to repre-
tation in the finest theatres
rywhere, and if this right is
tinually denied us we must, in
tice to ourselves and to properly
ce our pictures before the public,
e steps for the exhibition of our
tures under proper auspices .in
of the big centers of population.
; feel that our productions merit
ognition of this kind, and we are
ermined to have this recognition,
; we earnestly hope that it can
accomplished without the acqui-
ion of theatres. We are inde-
ident distributors and we desire
do business on an honesty of
purpose basis. We will never be
satisfied until our productions,
standing as they do on merit alone,
are absolutely at the pinnacle in the
motion picture industry, and if ex-
hibitors appreciate our efforts in
this direction we will feel justified
in making whatever investments
are necessary to insure success for
all. If properly supported in our
efforts we will go the limit in the
acquisition of stars and productions
of the highest standard of excel-
lence. We are in the business of
distributing motion pictures, and
we repeat we have no desire to tres-
pass on the premises of the exhib-
itor unless we are forced to do so
in justice to ourselves and to the
public, who have the right to enjoy
productions we are furnishing.
"R. S. COLE."
Reelcraft Expands
The Reelcraft Pictures Corpora-
tion distributing organization now
covers the entire United States
through the Reelcraft exchanges
and its allied independent ex-
changes. Foreign distribution for
various units of the Reelcraft pro-
gram for South America, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Australia and Canada
has been obtained through the
Apollo Trading Company, New
York; Export and Import Film
Company, New York, and the Ex-
hibitors' Film Exchange, Ltd., of
Toronto, Canada.
The fast growing demand for
more and better short subjects by
the exhibitors and the distributors
has caused Reelcraft to plan many
more additional producing units in
— in Chicago
at the Congress Hotel during the Week of April 26
■I will show-
I
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"Norma Talmadge" in
"Captivating Mary Carstairs" — 5 reels
"Polly Moran"— 2 reel Comedies
"Grace Cunard" — 2 reel Westerns
"Smiling Bill" Jones — 1 reel Comedies
"Illiterate Digest"— Weekly, by Will Rogers
and other independent productions
Joe Brandt, Gen. Rep.
National Film Corporation
Marion H. Kohn Productions
5th Floor, Shaeffer's Projection Room,
Film Exchange Bldg., Wabash Ave. and Adams St.
Tuesday, 3 o'clock
addition to the companies already
at work at the Reelcraft Studios in
Chicago and Hollywood. The new
units to be formed will produce se-
rial attractions, a series of scenics,
educationals and short subject nov-
elties.
SIDELIGHTS
Reservations made by New York-
ers resulted in their being thrown
out of the train because their tickets
were re-sold. Tom North, of the
Tom Moore houses, Washington, was
so upset that he constantly claimed
one of the women of his party was
ill, so he could perhaps obtain \ drop
of the well-nigh unobtainable liquid
refreshment. When the 14 members
of the Washington delegation board-
ed the New York train, although
staid^v respectable film jnem, they
seemed to be more like Comanche
Indians.
Exactly two people in the diner
knew that Norma and Constance Tal-
madge were in the party. They were
John Emerson and Joe Schenck. The
head waiter was nearly paralyzed
when he awoke to the fact.
L. J', didn't get much sleep, but
he did pet a lot of I. 0. U's, and
several thousand dollars, which paid
for his trip, so he said.
It was suggested that L. J. start
a new producing company with the
results of his trip, but he claimed
he had too much capital.
Charles Rogers, Select- Republic
sales manager, wanted to come to
the convention. He hinted his way
as far as Pittsburgh, but had to drop
out because he was not invited to go
further.
The Congress hotel looks like the
Astor, even to the rain — all except
Nick.
State Right Buyers
Get This Six Reel Sensation
**A Common Lever'
Featuring Edmund Breese and
Claire Whitney
In a Drama of Intense Fervor
Lust of power, greed of gold, pride of pos-
session at war with love, purity and a
woman's honor.
8,500 PLAYERS
And Every Foot Filled With Fast Action
Territory Selling Fast
Wire for Reservations
Transatlantic Film Company
of America^ Inc.
H. C. HOAGLAND,
Vice President & General Manager
729 Seventh Avenue New York City
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Tuesday, April 27, 192
A Chicago Ne'wspapeu
'•What Do You Mean 1|
And Wei
1^
Inserted by the Exhibitors* Defense Commit-
tee, Composed of Members of the First Na-
tional Exhibitors* Circuit, Inc, Now in Con-
vention at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, to
Finally Perfect the First National's New
Franchise Plan.
fuesday, April 27, 1920 11^ t ^^^ D/kllL^ Page 7
n Yesterday A-sked
idependent' Exhibitors?"
I Him
"Independent" Exhibitors Are Those Who
Own Their Own Theatres and Who Are Sus-
cessful in Getting a Franchise from First
National. They Will Be the Most Independ-
ent Exhibitors We Can Think of.
Chicago, Tuesday, April 27, 1920
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Tuesday, AivU 27 9:
A Taste of Our Quality
To the Exliibitors Assembled at Chieago
If you want a first sight opportunity of judging of the quality which is
offered by the Hodkinson organization, do not fail to see Benjamin B.
Hampton's newest and greatest production
^^ Riders of the Dawn
»
the photoplay of Zane Gray's mighty novel, "The Desert of Wheat," and
the triumphant superfeature, J. Parker Read, Jr.'s Louise Glaum
production.
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SEX
99
The picture "Sex" has been shown in all the leading theatres of the
country and reports of the exhibitors are unanimous to the effect that
it "went over" in record style. In these days with so many sinister in-
fluences at work to deprive you of the control of your theatre, and un-
dermine your independence and prosperity, pictures like the Hodkinson
"Riders of the Dawn" and "Sex" must stiffen your backbone and help
you assert your independence. These pictures are supplied to you by
an organization that has no desire to compete with your theatres, but
on the contrary wants to see you continue independent and prosperous
and in full control of your house.
Look at these Pictures
Tliink it Over
W. W. Hodkinson Corporation
527 Fifth Avenue, New York City
1 / Chicago Office, Pathe Exchange,
f i 220 South State Street. S. J. Goldman, Mgr.
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miBITORS'
SESSIONS
ontinued from Page 4.)
1(1/ can we know that the film
)iiies are not using dummy ex-
0 ?" demanded someone.
Iiman is going to perjure him-
ad we can prove that the pro-
1 company is behind a theatre
K is the case," was the reply.
V can't trust the film companies
lid back of their word when we
! leir word in black and white,"
sined several exhibitors. Mr.
cof the firm of Mudd & Cooley,
gham, Ala., remarked: "We
t interested in what the pro-
company is going to do — we
erested in what we are going
ijce them do." After further
ion, Mr. Smith was asked to
to the conference room of the
ijttee to explain his proposition
members of the by-laws and
ijution committee. He returned
Jconvention floor a few minutes
nd was asked if he had done
had been asked.
id," he said.
i what did they say?" asked
airman.
iy thanked me," replied the at-
remainder of the afternoon
i was given over to a discus-
: lining up with the independ-
oducing companies.
M. Steffas, Minneapolis* gave
eresting talk on the situation
nting the exhibitors in his
ind the way in which they were
tted. "Our city council con-
f 27 members," he said. "Sev-
them are Socialists, two are
W's., and we have several
rats and a few Republicans.
r consistent work on the part
Minneapolis Defense league
ire able to introduce an or-
e by which there could be no
theatres started in the city
;he population has grown to
which will be only heaven^
knows when — we don't grow very
fast since prohibition came in. Fur-
thermore no theatre lease can be
transferred without our knowledge
and consent. We are not going to
stop with Minneapolis, we are going
to put that throughout the state."
As a parting shot before the ad-
journment the chairman made a few
remarks which hit the discordant
element a severe jolt. "Let exhibitor
stop fighting exhibitor," he said.
"We can accomplish nothing until
we have learned to join hands and
fight together."
Pearson Traveling
Elmer R. Pearson director o£
exchanges of Pathe, is on a tour
around the key cities of the central
western states. In the three weeks
he has arranged to be away from
New York visits will be made to ten
of the Pathe exchanges. He began
his tour in Cleveland and in turn
will visit Indianapolis, Chicago,
Milwaukee, Minnbapolis, Des
Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, St.
Louis and Pittsburgh. This is Pear-
son's first tour of the Pathe
branches since his appointment as
director of exchanges. Here now.
Mrs. Drew Moves to
Chicago
John Cumberland, starring In
Mrs. Sidney Drew's two-reel comedy
series, released by Pathe, is leading
a double life, theatrically speaking.
So great has been his success in
his stage offerings, "The Girl in
the Limousine," that he has been
unable to leave the show.
WE OWN THEM!
RifT Stories for Bier Film Productions.
Tlie leading producers are our clients
"Tlie Play's the Thing^," and we have
it.
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701 7th Ave., N. Y. C. Phone Bry. 1511
LPITAL
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^MPANY
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WITCH'S GOLD
Bill Forman's Sport Keel — »al Hart — 2-reel Subjects
Helen Gibson — 2-reel Subjects
utive Offices 220 So. State St., Chicag:o. Studios, Hollywood, Calif.
Iinnouncement
Gevaert Co.
Antwerp, Belgium
iding European Manufacturers of Raw Cinemato- ^
graphic Film
For All Particulars Apply
Louis Destenay, Gevaert Co.
Hotel Astor
his stage offering, ."The Girl In
ture work.
Because of this Mrs. Drew has
been compelled to move her pro-
duction activities from New York
to Chicago, where for a month
Cumberland will appear in his
stage attraction.
Mrs. Drew took over part of the
Essanay Studio and left New York
on Saturday to resume work on her
"After Thirty" series, written by
Julian Street. Part of the tech-
nical crew which aided in the pre-
vious productions has been brought
here.
££
THE SON
OF TARZAN
»»
Comedyart
it accepted by
Three Thousand American Showmen
as the
Nineteen-Twenty Model Short Subject
SrECl\L riQl UPxE5 CORP>4
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ANOTHER SHAKEUP t SIDELIGHTS
New York. — There has been a
shake up in the auditing department
of Famous Players. Reported 15
discharged, and 20 resigned. J. W.
Toone, auditor of exchanges, fired.
H. D. H. Connick is believed re-
sponsible. It became known yes-
terday that R. W. Saunders, former
cashier of the National Bank of
Commerce, is now comptroller. The
staff of bank employees said to
be with Saunders.
Zukor is reported as saying he had
no control over the auditing depart-
ment.
Arthur Friend states it is a routme
affair with no special significance,
and no halt in operations will re-
H. D. H. Connick said nothing of
any consequence happened.
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Permanent New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
W H. Gneringer. representative
GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 1298
I
Fred Schaefer
Continuity and Titles
Vitagraph
")
Send Us Your
Interstate Smelting & Refining
Company
23 Commercial St. Newark, N. J.
Territory still open on
"The Great
White Trail"
with
Doris Kenyon and All Star
Cast
New York and Northern New
Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and
Southern New Jersey, Michigan,
Wisconsin, North and South Da-
kota.
Apply
A. V. Feary Room No. 811
1457 Broadway, New York City
Adolph Zukor was seen yesterday
at the Congress. Mr. Zukor says he
is here only relative to the marriage
of his son, Eugene. But many of
those present think he is not" wast-
ing time, ascertaining how some of
the coming season's problems are
being considered by exhibitors and
others.
"Al" Kaufman, who is producing
independently, is here, also, with the
Zukor wedding as a reason. But he
POWER'S
CAMERAGRAPH.
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LABORATORY
Located — ,
Atop The Palisades
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•talked a lot yesterday in the lobby — <f>
and it wasn't about the wedding.
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Tuesday, April 27, 20
Earl Hammons of Educational,
and Joe Lee are here, and have
nothing to do with the conventions,
but they are surely a busy lot.
Radin Pictures
Will Screen During Convention
Week
Frank Mayo
in
Thru Eyes of Men
Zip Comedies
Real Star Dramas
Weekly Indigestion
Etc., Etc.
See
WILLIAM PIZOR
Special Representative
Sherman Hotel Chicago, III.
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For State Right Buye
eniiE
C. B. Price Co., Inc_
New York City
Ask the Biggest One
If you want to know the value of the best in short
subjects to your theatre, start out today to ask the
owner of the biggest and most successful house.
Ask the man who is offered the pick of the market
— the fellow who doesn't have to take what he gets,
but who gets what he wants.
You probably know already what he will say:
The Short Subject Is
the Show's Seasoning
Then ask him where he gets the sort of short sub-
jects he needs — the one company he recognizes as
the specialist in this field.
If you follow his advice you'll soon be hunting up the
nearest of the twenty-two exchanges of
^
CASEY COMEDIES — One a Week
Featuring
JOHNNY RAY
Territory Going Fast — Wire for Particulars
Peter H. White Co.
130 W. 46th Street, New York
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i FEW or US ARE-
ILL
lEY
LOOKING AROUND fOK O^^ FR^E^^DS>
MUST SE \N THE HOTEL SOMEWHERF -
OME
>/DE).IO^0
JOHNNY NINES in the
"TORCHY" COMEDIES
\ Book
\ through ex- <<
changes of u
[ Educational '
I Films Corp.
/ of America.
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HAVE YOU BOOKED THEM?
MASTER FILMS, INC.
i West 44th St., N. Y. C.
C C. Burr, Pres.
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Only a Short Time Hence — AND
"THE NINTH COMMANDMENT"
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife — Will Be Ready to
Make Money for You
Starring Fernando R.
Elizondo, a star with a
pleasing personality, a
star the public is look-
ing for, a star which
means money to the
exhibitor.
Also Madame Bruzovna
Directed by
Emil Harder
Sunshine Film, Inc.
Ill West 42nd St.
Telephone Bryant 7123
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REELCRAFT STARS
BILLY WEST
Comedies Released Every Other Week
ALICE HOWELL
Comedies Released Every Other Week
TEXAS GUINAN
Westerns Released Every Other Week
BILLY FRANEY
Comedies Released Eoery Week
EXCHANGES RELEASING REELCRAFT PICTURES
Atlanta, <ia. — E. &. H. Dist. Co.,
7 3 Walton St.
Boston, Mass. — Arrow Film Co.,
48 Piedmont St.
R. D. Marson Attractions Co.,
26 Piedmont St.
Bnlfa^lo, N. Y. — Dooley Exchange,
Inc., 33S Pearl St.
Chicago, lU. — Reelcrart Pictures
Corporation, 207 S. Wabash
Cincinnati, Ohio — Standard Film
Service, Film Exchanpe BldK.
Cleveland, Ohio^Standard Film
Service, 217 Sloan Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. — Eltabran Film
Co., Piedmont Theatre Bldg.
Dallas, Texas — J:. D. Lewis Film
Co , lOf) S. Cross St,
Specialty Film Co., 107 S. St.
Paul St.
Davenport, Iowa — Magnet Film
Co., 418 Harrison St.
DenAer, Colo. — Arrow Photoplays,
1735 Walton St.
Detroit, Mich. — Standard Film
Service. Joe. Mack Bldg,
Indianapolis, Ind. — Reelcraft Pic-
tures Corp., 109 W. Maryland St.
Kansas City, Mo. — Crescent Film
Co., 315 Gloyd Bldg.
First National Film Co., 928
Main St.
Los Angeles, Cat. — Consolidated
Film Co., 738 S. Oliver St.
Knoxville, Tenn. — Special Features
Co.. 308 Market St.
Little Rock, Ark. — R. D. Lewis
Film Co., 106 S. Cross St.
Milv«'aukee, Wis. — Reelcraft Pic-
tures Corp., 172 Second St.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Reelcraft
Pictures Corp.. 357 Loeb Arc.
New York City, N. Y. — Reelcraft
Pictures Corp., 729 7tn Ave.
Oklahoma City, Okla. — R. D.
Lewis Film Co., 114 S. Hudson
St. Tucker Bros. Film Co.
Pittsburg, Pa — Quality Film Co.,
414 Ferry St.
S. & S. Film & Supply Co,, 414
Ferry St.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Masterpiece
Film Attractions, 1235 Vine St.
Seattle, Wash. Greater Features
Co., Inc. 2020 Third Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. — United Film Serv-
ice, 3628 Olive St.
San Francisco, Cal. — Consolidated
Film Co., 90 Golden Gate Ave.
S.vracuse, N. Y. — Dooley Ex-
change, Inc., 445 S. Warren St.
Washington, D. C. — Exhibitors
Film Exchange, 916 G St., N. W
Toronto, Can. — Canadian Exhibi-
tors Exchange, lAd., 34 Rich-
mond St.
REELCRAFT PICTURES
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L. XII No. 28
Wednesday, April 28, 1920
Price 5 Cents
'BIG SIX"
CLOSE
/ssociated Producers Form Their Own Distribution — Oscar A. Price, President;
F. B. Warren, General Manager — Plan to Eliminate Middle Man
in Reaching Nation's Exhibitors
iXHIBITORS
CONVENE
^ter Naming Committee of 10 to
it Theatre Owning Producers on
Jecord — First National Elects
Officers and Directors of
Both Picture and Theatre
Corporations
.'hey sure got down to brass tacks
terday at the several conventions
the Congress.
.'he exhibitors banded together
ler the name of The Independent
fiibitors of America, with Frank
nbusch as chairman and Sig Sam-
s as secretary, and named a com-
;tee of 10 which will represent
m at the Cleveland convention
:t month, and which will, inci-
itally, visit New York prior to the
veland convention and put all the
ducers on record, especially those
jrested in the ownership of
atres. This refers particularly to
nous Players, Goldwyn, Loew and
{. Frank Rembusch will visit
kv York next Wednesday to_ get
3 work under way. The exhibitors
:e pledged support in this connec-
1 by First National, Robertson
e, Selznick, Associated Exhibitors
I Universal, Carl Laemmle offer-
, through Harry Berman, $5,000
more if necessary, to help the
rk along.
"irst National oflficials elected of-
rs and directors, details of which
i be found elsewhere in this is-
lluch of the time of First Na-
tiial was taken up with discussing
tf proposed sub franchise plan,
^ji'king out details and smoothing
<S complications arising in such ter-
^)ries where several exhibitors
\ nt the sub franchise.
UNITED IN BANKRUPTCY
(Special Wire)
New YorK. — Involuntary petition
in bankruptcy has been filed against
United Picture Theatres, Inc., by
these creditors: Water Color Co.,
Inc., $330; Elso Gelatine Pub. Co.,
$933, and Ethel Cotter, $500. Assets
said to be $300,000; Liabilities, $375,
000.
I 1
Constance Talmadge is another delightful reason why there are so many
First Nationalites at their Chicago meeting.
True to predictions made two months ago by their rep-
sentatives in New York, the Associated Producers have fonned
their own distributing company with Oscar A. Price as presi-
dent and F. B. Warren as general manager, and will deal with
the exhibitors of America direct, instead of through a middle-
man or sales organization owned by others.
This announcement is made for the Associated Producers in
California. Contracts were signed last week by Thomas H. Ince,
<«;Mack Sennett, Allan Dwan, Mar-
shall Neilan, Maurice Tourneur and
George Loane Tucker, six powerful
principals in the biggest alliance ever
formed in the motion picture indus-
try. All of these producers will com-
plete their existing contracts with
other organizations. It is expected
that one and possibly several impor-
tant producers will affiliate with the
Associated Producers in the near
future.
At the outset the productions
guaranteed by these great factors
makes the Associated Producers the
largest independent producing and
distributing organization ever assem-
bled in the industry.
The Associated Producers distribu-
tion will not utilize the facilities
of any other organization. It will
own and operate its own newly
opened exchanges in all of the im-
portant sales zones of the country,
completely manned and managed by
its own exclusive employees. Pro-
duction plans of the members of the
Associated Producers are well de-
veloped, and their new organization
will be actively releasing their first
powerful productions at the opening
of the next motion picture year.
Both Oscar A. Price and F. B.
Warren, operating executives of this
new distribution, are men trained in
other business outside of the motion
picture industry. They are both
(Continued on Page 2.)
This Is Julian M.
Let Solomon do it,
Solomon's adrt.
he's wise. — Advt.
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BIG SIX" CLOSE
{Contimied Irom Page 1.)
<4>the day of its formation, with full
control over sales. For a year, fol-
lowing his retirement in April, 1919,
he was vice president in charge of
the Hodkinson organization, from
which he retired ten days ago for his
new alliance with the Associated
Producers.
characteristically independent and
have always shown little or no re-
gard for film industry precedents,
being organizere of wide experience
and with the mental independence of
the newspaper publishing profession,
from which they were recruited into
pictures. Mr. Price has been active
in editorial and political circles for
many years and served his govern-
ment throughout the world war as
William G. McAdoo's strong right
arm in the Railroad Administration.
Mr. Price has been the president of
the United Artists' corp. from
the date of its formation a year ago,
retiring two weeks ago for this ex-
pansion of his activities in the mo-
tion picture industry.
Mr. Warren was one of the found-
ers of the GoldwjTi organization in
association with Samuel Goldwyn,
Edgar and Archibald Selwyn. He
was vice president and a director of
Goldwyn, Distributing corp. from
Oold
lures
Sir:
The San Francisco Daily-
News says:
"Partners of the Night"
held large audiences en-
thralled as its story of
crime and criminals un-
folded.
United Artists Election
New York. — Denis F. O'Brien was
yesterday elected vice president of
United Artists at a directors' meet-
ing. No president was elected to
succeed Oscar A. Price, whose resig-
nation became effective yesterday.
The president will be elected about
Mav 7, when another meeting will be
held.
For State Right Buyers
8IIIE
Five Reels
C. B. Price Co., Inc.
New York City
POWER'S
CAMERAGRAPH.
Territory still open on
"The Great
White Trail"
-with
Doris Kenyon and All Star
Cast
New York and Northern New
Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and
Southern New Jersey, Michigan,
Wisconsin, North and South Da-
kota.
Apply
A. V. Feary Room No. 811
1457 Broadway, New York City
WE OWN THEM!
lUg stories for Big Film Productions.
Tlie leading producers are our clients
"The Play's the Thing," and we have
it.
Celebrated Authors Society
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C. Plione Bry. 1511
GET 2 SENNETTS
-A.SS0. First National Pictures an-
nounced yesterday they had contract
ed with Mack Sennett to make two
big five reel productions.
More New Production-?
Los Angeles. — Screencraft, Inc.,
will make four Christian Science
productions and two reel comedies
for Arthur S. Kane release.
United Artists in Minneapolis'
Reports reaching here from Mii».
apolis are to the effect that the a-
dependent showing of United Arts'
productions there proved a loss; le
figures for the venture showing i|
is said, a deiicit of over $20,000
Kane in New York yesterday de-
nied the report.
Goldwyn Buys Merrill
Milwaukee. — It is reported here
.fhat Goldwyn Pictures have bought
rthe Merrill Theatre. They take pos-j
„ session on May 1.
Salisbury an Independent
Los Angeles. — Monroe Salisby
has formed a new independent lo-
ducing unit.
Bennett and Schenck
Joe Schenck yesterday denied ae-
port in circulation in New York lit
he and Whitman Bennett had r-
fected a producing alliance. He ;id
that Bennett had his office in ni
Schenck offices, but that was -all
Announcemenl
Gevaert Co.
Antwerp, Belgium
P Leading European Manufacturers of Raw Cinemato
4 graphic Film
For All Particulars Apply
Louis Destenay, Gevaert Co.
Hotel Astor
Progressive Exhibitors Will
"FOLLOW
THE
TRACKS"
Continue
To
n
BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRr
By James Oliver Curwood
Produced by
Canadian Photoplays Ltd.
To the Nearest
First National Exchange
• And book a quick return date be-
fore the animals migrate for the summer
THERE ARE 5 BIG REASONS
for the success of this picture!
That it was "shot" on the real locations
in Northern Canada — is one of them
6 W. 48th Si.
New York City
^<'S^'^^>g^Ca»y
Hotel Congres
Chicago
Manager
Some of the Glrla
Just a moment'"
UP IN
MARY'S ATTIC
With Eva Novak, Harry Gribbon and an All-Star Cast
Will Be Ready Soon
It is being prepared for the trade by Elmer J. Mc-
Govern, who edited "Mickey", and who says it is the
Most Sensational Feature
he ever had anything to do with
FINE ARTS PICTURES
Incorporated
Murray W. Garsson
Chas. F. Schwerin, Gen'l Sales Manager
130 W. 46th St.,
New York City
Page 3
ZUKOR BUYS
Reported to Have Taken Over Chain
of New England Houses Owned
by Alfred S. Black
It was reported here yesterday
that Adolph Zukor had purchased
either a controlling interest or the
entire organization controlling the
chain of over 50 houses operating in
New England and known as the Al-
fred S. Black chain.
Black, by wire, denied the report
to the convention.
At the hour of going to press it
was impossible to secure and veri-
fication of the report,
OFFICERS ELECTED
First National Re-elects Existing
Officials and Names Officers for ,
Theatres Corporation
First National Officials got down
to bed rock yesterday and re-elected
all of the present officials of the
picture corporat'On, but nam.ecl offi-
cers and directors of the Asso. First
Nat'l. Theatres, Inc., as well.
Robert Lieber was named presi-
dent of both corporations. J. B.
Clark of New York, vice president of
the picture corporation, and Sam
Katz, vice president of the theatres,
succeeding T. L. Talley. H. 0
Schwalbe was again named as sec-
retary of both companies and J. D.
Williams general manager of l.oth
All of the present directors of the
Pictures corporation selected at At
lantic City were confirmed, and for
the Theatres corporation the follow-
ing directors were named: R. H. '
Clark, New York; E. Bruce Johnson,
J. G. VonHerberg, Sam Katz, Rob-;
ert Lieber, Nate Gordon and H. 0.\
Schwalbe.
EXHIBITORS'
SESSIONS!
"We go on record that henceforth
we shall favor the independent pro-
ducer in every way possible; we shall
buy our film service from producing;
companies who are not going intc
the motion picture exhibiting game.''
This was the final resolution ofi
the Exhibitors' Defense League af-
ter a stonny two days' session, ini
which a permanent organization tc
combat the producer-exhibitor evijl
was perfected, and a committee oJi
sixteen appointed to attend the sim-
ilar convention in Cleveland during]
the second week of^ June.
The morning session of the seconc
day of the convention was given ovei
to the question of lining up the in-
dependent exhibitor with the inde,
pendent producer, to "fight the trusi
octopus which threatens the motior
picture industry," quoting the favor-
ite phrase of many of the independ
ent exhibitors.
Maurice ChojTiski, Chicago, wa;
the first exhibitor to express thi
hope that the independent producer;
and independent exhibitors could sue
cessfully co-operate to combat tb
producer-exhibitor.
His opinion was warmly secondet
by Dr. Atkinson, Chicago, who an
nounced that J. D. Williams, genera.
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BAILY
Wednesday, April 28, 1920
manager of the First National Ex-
hibitors' Circuit, Infi,, and repre-
sentatives of the Selzniek and Uni-
versal would like to address the
meeting regarding their willingness
to do what the exhibitors wished.
C. L. Hackworth, Huntsville, Ala.,
made an appeal which brought up
the hitherto evaded question of
finances. "I have seven theatres and
[ pledge $100 for each of those thea-
h-es," said Chairman Rembusch. "I
in in the fight." The next subscrip-
on came in the form of a check for
1,000 from the Maryland delegation,
and subscriptions climbed until they
reached $4,700.
With the money on the table, an
agument arose regarding' the right
jf men of the meeting, wno had put
up no coin, to have a voice in the
other business befoi'e the convention,
ind the most heated hour of the
:;ession ensued.
"Gentlemen," shouted Wm. Brandt,
Mew York, "I move that we return
this money to the gentlemen sub-
scribing it, that we make this a per-
manent organization, and that we
ippoint a committee of ten to at>
tend the Cleveland convention."
When the exhibitors were further
issured that the Cleveland meeting
tvould be "wide open," the motion
,vas x^assed unanimously.
The first speaker at the after-
loon session was J. D. Williams, of
'irst National. "You have the power
;o make us do just what you want
IS to do," he said. "You should
stick together and co-operate in
!very way. Then stick with the in-
lependent producer. I would rather
•un the poorest star in the world in
ny house, if I were an exhibitor,
,han play the biggest star from a
•ompany that was likely to become
ny competitor."
"I am not a picture maker," de-
clared Louis J. Selzniek, the next
speaker. "I employ people m\o know
iqw to make pictures to make them
or me, but I find it a financial suc-
cess— in fact, I expect to make about
52,000,000 this year. I am not
i-oing into the exhibiting business.
stand ready to take my organiza-
lon, which I own 100 per cent, and
contract with you to deliver pictures
;o you 25 years hence. If I should
lie tomorrow, I have three sons who
Kill carry on my business as I would
lave it done. I stand ready to turn
)ver Selzniek, Select and Republic
o you — not because I love you, but
)ecau3e I think it is gootl business."
<*> A letter from Carl Laemmle, gen-
eral manager of Universal was read
by Harry Berman. "I stand ready
to co-operate with you in your stand
to preserve the motion picture in-
dustry against those who would mo-
nopolize it," wired Laemmle.
C. C. Pettijohn, general counsel
for Select, advised the motion that
the body of exhibitors in convention
go on record as being against the
monopoly of theatres.
The final business of the conven-
tion was the appointing of a com-
mittee of representative exhibitors
to confer with the producing com-
panies of New York during the next
thirty days, and to attend the Cleve-
land convention. The members ap-
pointed were C. T. Peters, Texas;
Frank Rembusch, Shelbyville, Ind.;
H. T. Farley, Montgomery, Ala.;
Carl Kettler, W. Palm Beach, Fla.;
Lou Blumenthal, N. Jersey; Sig
Samuels, Atlanta; Maurice Choynski,
Chicago; W. C. Patterson, Atlanta;
C. E. Whitehurst, Maryland; Dan
Chamberlain, Minneapolis; Hector
Pasmezoglu. St. Louis; H. W. Cress,
Piqua, Ohio, and L. T. Lester, Co-
lumbia, S. C.
One Place to
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Radin Pictures
Will Screen During Convention
Week
Frank Mayo
in
Thru Eyes of Men
Zip Comedies
Real Star Dramas
Weekly Indigestion
Etc., Etc.
See
WILLIAM PIZOR
Special Representative
Sherman Hotel Chicago, 111.
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Your Business — Automobile, Home, Star — You
Yourself — Need Insurance
Take precautions against insufficient insurance. A 5,000
or 10,000 limit does not adequately cover your auto. Ask
us why — and we will tell you.
Peuben CXmuels
Go
If there was only one grocery store and one
butcher shop to supply your needs you'd be
pretty sure to get your "name in the pot."
There's going to be ONE exchange in your
territory dealing exclusively in quality short
subjects, including Bruce Scenics Beautiful,
Chester-Outings, Screenics, and the most
varied selection of one and two-reel educa-
tional, scientific and popular subjects ever
offered.
There will be comedies, too — one two-reeler
each week, including the Chester Comedies,
the "Torchy" series and two other two-reel
series yet to be announced.
That exchange is essential to your theatre's
prosperity. It will be one of the twenty-two
branches of
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Two Special Western Features
Scintilating With
Action and Thrills
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NATHAN HIRSH, Pres.
729 7th Av. New York
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An IMPORTANT Announcement
will be made in this space?
tomorrow
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
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Wednesday, April 28, 1920
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Production should b(
Exhibition is the buSi
The Production of Motion Pictures is a matter of
individual artistic effort Just as is painting,
sculpture, or literature.
Publishers do not, cannot, hire the big creative
writers by the year; art dealers do not employ
artists of ability on salary — why should true
creators of Filmed Art be harnessed to a Pro-
duction Treadmill?
Think of the strides made in artistic production
since First National's policy of production for
Producers became accepted as the better way!
Chicago, Wednesday, April 28, 1920
Wednesday, April 28, 1920
i^ft to the Producers
&SS of the ELxhibitors
We have pledged every theatre and every
dollar we possess to secure our independ-
ence, because by such means , and only such,
can this industry — in which we have our all —
progress and we go forward with it.
There are about one hundred earnest men
now at our convention engaged in complet-
ing our franchise plan which is designed to
secure the future of the independent ex-
hibitor.
EXHIBITORS DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Composed of Members of The First National Exhibitors' Circuit, Inc.
^ Now in Convention at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, 111.
CORVRIGHT I920
DIRECTED BY WILLIAM NIGH
(^lo_this.World Vision of the New Order which is to come lies the solution of Human i^ylsjgreli^
est problem:
THE ELIMINATION OF CLASS HATREDf
In all lands and ages there has existed an unceasing conflict between Democracy and Autocracy^
|o a delightful, soul-gripping romance of graphic realism is portrayed this conflict as it' exists^ii^
our modern civilization, wherein heroic men and women of today continue unabated. thcj
long struggle for more room, greater opportunity — FREEDOM I
EVERY SCENE TEEMS WITH THOSE
BASIC ELEMENTS WHICH HAVE
AUDIENCE APPEAL!
DEMOCRACY PHOTOPLAY COMPANY
THOUGHT DRAMA PRODUCTIONS.
LEE FRANCIS LYBARGER, president
2826 DECATUR AVENUE. NEW YORK.
ne»day, April 28, 1920
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State Right Buyers! Get Acquainted With
"THE NINTH COMMANDMENT'^
>tt shalt not covet thy nei^libor's wifi*, starring: Ferniindn K. Klizondo and
Mme. Hulina Bruzovna. .Directed by ICniil Harder
Elizondo Productions — Interstate Photoplays Co.
. Bryant 5521 1482 Broadway
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By the biggest Theatres
By the smallest Theatres
By the most Theatres
In the quickest time
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Straight from the
Shoulder Talk!
To Independent Exhibitors Assembled in
Convention April 26, Congress Hotel,
Chicago, 111.
Gentlemen: — As Independent Producers we
are in the same boat with the Independent Ex-
hibitor.
Your BATTLE is our BATTLE! Your FU-
TURE our FUTURE!
We desire to CO-OPERATE WITH YOU in
your stand to prevent the Motion Picture business
from passing into the hands of Wall Street
Monopoly, who aim to CONTROL both the Ex-
hibition and Production of Motion Pictures by
CONTROL of both the Studios and Theatres of
the United States.
We are not going into the THEATRE business.
That's Your Game!
Producing is Ours!
WE WANT YOUR CO-OPERATION
on these Common grounds and pledge you
our Entire Resources to assist you in every
way in your efforts TO KEEP AN OPEN
INDEPENDENT MARKET of Motion
Pictures.
What More Can We Do?
Command Us, We're With You!
CARL LAEMMLE
President Universal Film Mfg. Co.
New York
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Notable Screen Successes
T
HE Press — the Exhibitors — and the
Public have put their stamp of un-
reserved approval on _'
"Women Men Forger
Starring Mollie King
and
"The Inner Voice'^
Starring E. K. Lincoln
Both American Cinema Productions
Now in the course of production
"Stolen Moments" "His Brother's Keeper'*
Featuring By N. Brewster Morse
Marguerite Namara With an All-Star Cast
Directed by James Vincent Directed by Wilfrid North
American Cinema Corporation
Walter Niebuhr, Pres.
Office Studio
411 Fifth Ave., N. Y. C. Glendale, L. I.
Vednesday, April 28, 1920
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SIDELIGHTS
0, hum! Isn't travel slow these
3? Take Barney Beachem,
istance. He left Orlando, Fla.,
month ag» in order to reach
;ago by April 26. He lost count
he stop-oifs he made. He is the
ager of the Grand theatre at
indo.
'. C. Patterson, director of the
jerion theatre, Atlanta, Ga., says
isn't naturally fat — he is merely
ted. He only regrets that Chi-
I weather is too chilly to allow
i; to exhibit hii "perfect thirty-
' physique on the Lake Michi-
1 beaches.
William Sievers, who recently ivention.
sold both his New Grand Centred ! arrivals
theatre and his First National fran-
chise to Skouras Brothers in his
home town, St. Louis, did not let
that keep him away from the con-
He was one of the first
Lawrence Lester, owner of five
theatres in Columbus, S. C, was
among the first exhibitors to reach
Chicago. He registered at the Con-
gress Saturday.
"Where Promises Are Sacred"
LOUIS MEYER
Formerly Broda & Meyer, Inc.
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His reviews call the turn with uncanny reg-
ularity. A comparison of back copies and
your box office records will make you think
he had inside information from "the other
side."
"Yea, Bo! Want a good comedy — a good two-reeler
— with the latest innovations in shimmying music cap-
tions? Then get to 'Torchy.' The 'Torchy' comedies
featuring Johnny Hines are being presented by
Charles C. Burr and if the rest of them come through
as well as the first, shown this week at the Strand,
it's a bet that they are going over big. They've cer-
tainly got a knock-out in their first one." — Wid's.
Take Wid's tip on the
Johnny Hines
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BIG SIX" CLOSI
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Hall Acquires "T
Deal Gives His Company System of
Exchanges and Number of
Pictures.
Frank G. Hall, of Hallmark, and
Percy L. Waters, of Triangle, have
closed a deal which gives Hallmark
the complete system of Triangle ex-
changes and also control of the pic-
tures of Triangle Film Corp. Hall-
mark now has exchanges in Boston,
Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleve-
land, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneap-
olis, New York. Philadelphia, Pitts-
burgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt
Lake City, Washington, New Haven
and Milwaukee, all of which have
been handling the physical distribu-
tion of Hallmark pictures for some
time.
Hall has four pictures completed
with eight more to follow. The fin-
ished ones are "The Discarded Wom-
an" and "For Love or Money," Bur-
ton King productions, and "Should
a Wife Work" and "What Children
Will Do," staged by Horace Plimp-
ton.
The distributing organization will
be kept intact with George N. Mont-
gomery, general sales manager for
Hallmark, in charge.
The productions controlled by
Hallmark through the purchase in-
clude nine Keenan pictures, 13 Fair-
banks, seven Talmadge and 16 Key-
stone comedies.
Goldwyn Buys Merrill, Milwaukee
{By Wire to tVlD'S DAILY)
Milwaukee, Wis. — Goldwyn has
purchased the Merrill theater here
and will take possession on Satur-
iday.
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/ F. J. Godsol, acting president of
Goldwyn, confirmed the above re-
|)ort yesterday.
f S. L. Rothapfel left yesterday for
Milwaukee to meet Nathan Ascherj^
who will formulate the policy for th|
theater. A weekly change in pro|
gram will probably be made. f
No President Named
Contrary to expectations, no presi-
dent was elected at yesterday's meet-
ing of the directors of the United
Artists Corp.
Dennis F. O'Brien, attorney for
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fair-
banks, was elected vice-president of
the company. A president will be
named at a future meeting, the date
of which is undecided.
Hiram Abrams, general manager,
has returned from the coast.
Oscar A. Price's resignation as
president was acted upon. Mr. Price
retires from the company to-day.
Those at the meeting were Dennis
O'Brien, Albert Banzhaf, Nathan
Burkan and Oscar Price.
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[Associated Producers, Inc., Form Their Own Distribution
s Oscar A. Price as President and F. B. Warren as Gener
1 Manager — Eliminate Middle Man in Reaching
I Nation's Exhibitors.
f True to predictions made two months ago by their r
feentatives in New York, the Associated Producers, Inc.,_
(formed their own distributing company with Oscar A. Pri
president and F. B. Warren as general manager and will
with the exhibitors of America direct instead of through a
dleman or sales organization owned by others.
This announcement is made for the Associated Prodi
Inc., in CaHfornia. Contracts were signed last week by
H. Ince, Mack Sennett, Marshall Neilan, Allan Dwan, Ma
Tourneur and George Loane T
powerful principals in the biggc
liance ever formed in the motio
ture industry. All of these dir
will complete their former con
with other organizations in ful
at least two more powerful dir
will be added.
At the outset the produ
guaranteed by these great
tors makes the Associated Pi
ers, Inc., the largest indc
ent producing and distributing c
ization ever assembled in the
try.
The Associated Producers,
will not utilize the facilities o
other organization. It will ow
operate its own newly opene
changes in all the important
zones of the country, comj:
manned and managed by its ow
elusive employes. Production
of the members of the Asso
Producers, Inc., are well devc
and their new organization w
actively releasing their first po^
productions at the opening o
next motion picture year.
Both Oscar A. Price and
Warren, operating executives o
new distribution, are men traif
other business outside of the n
picture industry. They are
characteristically independent
have always shown little or no r
for film industry precedents,
organizers of wide experience
with the mental independence r
newspaper publishing profession
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She struggled for breath, but the grip of iron tightened and she felt her-
self sinking into oblivion — Anita Stewart in "The Yellow Typhoon," from
Harold MacGrath's novel — a First National attraction, Louis B. Mayer-
made. — Advt.
Western Producers — Eastern Represr
Get SOLOMON, he's wise.— Advt
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5t sale Tuesday, April 20.
■mon Signs With Christie
lywood — Bobby Vernon, Chris-
tellar juvenile, has been signed
lumber of years by that organ-
. Vernon has been associated
"hristie for some time.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week'
Criterion
The old Criterion theater at 44th and Broadway opened once more
as a picture house Saturday night with Cecil De Mille's "Why Change
Your Wife" as the attraction. The theater has been prettily redecorated,
the small lobby slightly enlarged and the box office placed outside so as
to relieve congestion. A tremendous electric sign covers the front of the
house. Orchestra floor and balcony (the gallery has not as yet been
opened) seat about 700 and all seats are a dollar. The performance is con-
tinuous, there being the de luxe shows and those played by the organ as
in the Rialto and Rivoli.
Hugo Reisenfeld arranged a program departing radically from his
standard Rialto-Rivoli policy. The overture is made up of light selections
played during the feature. The usual scenic gives place to scenes from at
least a dozen scenic reels furnished by various companies. They are join-
ed together with no titles and put forth under the caption of "just Beau-
tiful Things." This number has variety and registers a distinct hit.
"A Tale of a Terrier," a Paramount-Post nature, follows, this being
the life of a terrier pup with interest-
w Picture Paper Founded
sas City, Mo. — The Reel Jour-
a new film publication to deal
local exchanges and exhibit-
t is issued at 201 Graphic Arts
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Oold
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MKW VORK
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The Moving Picture
^orld says:
"'The Strange Boarder'
hould be a big winner
nywhere. It is by far the
lest picture Rogers has
et produced."
ing scenes shown to the accompani-
ment of clever subtitles in the first
nerson, supposedly the words of the
dog.
As a prelude to the feature a "mu-
sical trifle" utilizing the services of
a "jazz" singer and four chorus girls
's staeed. A song, "Why Change
Your Wife," which brings both "De
Mille" and "Paramount" into verse,
is rendered. This is a novelty but
wasn't very well rendered on the
opening night. The feature registers
well, getting a lot of laughs. Fol-
'owing the girls come out again and
"ja^z" the crowd out.
The entire program is something
of a novelty in New York picture
presentation and from this early date
it looks as if it were a hit.
Rialto
The two main musical features at
the Rialto, the Mendelssohn over-
ture. "Ruy Bias." and the violin solo,
"Andante Symphonie Espagnol," ren-
dered by Sascha Fidelman, are a trifle
too heavy. In fact the popularity of
Fidelman at the Rialto is really the
saving grace of the musical numbers.
"Terror Island," the Houdini picture,
didn't register as intended before a
matinee audience and .received lausrhs
and guffaws long before its finish.
The Sunshine comedy, "The Great
Nickle Robbery," went over well and
the Rialto Magazine was interesting
and spiritedly played to by the or-
chestra.
Capitol
While the feature at the Capitol is
Sinners," it might seem that the
pictorial highlight on the bill is Chap-
lin's "A Dog's Life." When first re-
leased this played two weeks straight
at the Strand, but the crowds revel
in it yet. The chief musical feature
is the first act of the opera "Lohen-
srrin," sung for the first time on any
New York stage since the war. Karl
Jorn, formerly of the Metropolitan
Opera Company, sings the title role.
This number seems to be drawing its
share of the crowds, too, despite the
fact that the last time it was attempt-
ed in New York it caused a riot,
owing to war conditions.
An organ solo. Topics of the Day,
the Capitol News and "Zampa" as
overture are the first four numbers
on the bill. Hy Mayer has another
Travelaugh, "Such is Life in the
Great Melting Pot," which registers
a hit. The promenade concert pre-
cedes the opera and "A Dog's Life"
and "Sinners" follow in order.
Garfield Tours for McLaughlin
Herman Garfield will make a tour
of the United States in the interest
of Robert McLaughlin's "The House
Without Children."
Bickel in Charge at Dallas
Dallas, Tex. — L. Bickel has taken
over complete charge of Metro ex-
change, who now has full ownership
of the exchange for the distribution
jn Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Reelcraft Sells BUly Franey
Reelcraft has sold the 52 Billy Fra-
ney single reel comedies to the fol-
lowing exchanges: R. D. Marson
Attractions Co., Boston; Consoli-
dated Film Co., 90 Golden Gate Ave.,
San Francisco; Consolidated Film
Co., 738 South Oliver Street, Los
Angeles; Standard Film Service, Cin-
cinnati; Standard Film Service, De-
troit; Standard Film Service, Cleve-
land, and the S. & S. Film & Supply
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
New Comedy Series for "U"
.Special tci WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Lee Kohlman has
been signed by Carl Laemmie to do
a series of one and two reel come-
dies for Universal.
New Theater for Baltimore
( Special to If ID'S DAILY)
Baltimore, Md. — The corporation
in which Travis H. Whitney is inter-
ested will erect a $300,000 theater
here.
Rivoli
"The Amateur Wife" with Irene
Castle j's the feature at this house.
A matinee audience didn't seem will-
ing to accent the star as an impossi-
bly plain girl and laughed at intend-
ed serious moments in the picture
Nor_ was the house doing its usual
matinee business on Monday. The
spirited "March Slav" bv Tschai-
kowsky is the overture. The Rivoli
Pictorial is followed by Gladys Rice
rendering "Oh! Dry Those Tears."
After the feature a Carter De Haven
comedy, "What Could Be Sweeter,"
is shown. It didn't register up to
average. The organ solo is Polo-
naise in A Major.
Broadway
The long awaited Sennett feature,
"Down on the Farm," shares honors
at the Broadwav this week with Ra-
diosoul's "A Man There Was" at a
dollar top. "Down on the Farm"
proved somewhat disappointing ow-
ing to its brevity as presented here,
while the audience was obviously sor-
ry not to see more of Ben Turpin.
However, the picture has some great
gags, many of them new, and the
presence of Teddy, the dog. Pepper,
the cat, and the Sennett kiddie and
their antics made them sit up and
take notice. "A Man There Was"
registered nicely played to with im-
pressively clashing music.
very good humor throughout the en-
tire show.
The overture was Liszt's "1st Hun-
garian Rhapsody." The Strand Top-
ical Review contained some interest-
ing events and "Screen Screams," il-
lustrated jokes taken from the vari-
ous magazines of humor, completed
the screen entertainment.
Carlo Ferretti, baritone, sang "Val-
entine Song" from "Faust" and the
"Sweetheart" duet from "Maytime"
was sung by Eldora Stanford and
Walter Pontius. Costumes and stage
setting were in keeping with the
song. The organ solo was "Pil-
grims Chorus."
Strand
It's decidedly a comedy week at
the Strand where Constance Tal-
madge is affording much amusement
as "The Love Expert" and Ernest
Truex makes a fine little detective
and_ accidentally shows surprising
ability as a shimmy dancer in his
latest comedy, "Stick Around." Both
the feature and the Truex comedy
managed to keep the audience in a
Edison made the motion
picture possible. The
RITCHEY poster made it
profitable.
RITCHBY
I.JTMO. ci«ap.
IMW.im II..N.T . Pkm a«bM ON
Wednesday, April 28, 1920
PatkeNews
FT. OMAHA, NEB.— Prepare to signal
Mars — Leo Stevens makes first tests of ap-
paratus designed to carry Prof. Todd to
50,000-ft. height in effort to "speak to
Mars.
IN THE LIMELIGHT — Pershing receives
honorary degree — Missouri University pre-
sents degree to A. E. F. chief; the General
in cap and gown (left) leads the academic
march.
MERIDIAN, MISS. — Another tornado
claims death toll in South — 166 are killed
and hundreds injured as terrific storm razes
entire towns.
NEW YORK CITY — The Circus is in town,
and goes a-calling! Fun-makers visit hos-
pital to spread mirth and cheer among sick
kiddies.
FRANKFORT, GERMANY— France occu-
pies Ruhr district! First pictures showing
the entry of French troops into German
cities to keep order during the recent Red
uprising.
A view of the city of Frankfort on the
Main River.
"The men behind the guns" are French
"Moroccos."
The French soldiers share some of their
food with the German kiddies.
NEW YORK CITY— OveraU army declares
War on Profiteer hosts — hundreds clad in
denim and gingham parade as protest
against high prices.
PUNA, HAWAII— Gobs gaze into seething
crater of Kilauea-Ikil Sailors of U. S.
fleet visiting Hawaii make trip to summit
of active volcano.
A sea of molten lava at the bottom of the
pit heaves its fiery surface in awe-inspiring
grandeur.
The lava sometimes takes the place of
matches in HawaiL
The center of the vast pit is known as "Hal-
emaumau," or "The House of Everlasting
Fire."
NICE, FRANCE — French President a sport
enthusiast I M. Paul Deschanel is heartily
acclaimed as he arrives to attend athletic
meet.
tod
Sell More Territory
Victor Kremer has sold "Work,"
"By the Sea," "The Champion" and
"A Jitney Elopement" for Western
Missouri and Kansas to the First
National Film Co. of Kansas City.
Standard Film Corp. has purchased
them for Kansas and Missouri.
Pearson Touring Key Cities
Elmer R. Pearson, director of ex-
changes for Pathe, is touring the
key cities of the central western
states. He started the tour in Cleve-
land and will visit Indianapolis, Chi-
cago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des
Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, St.
Louis and Pittsburgh.
i
Takes Over Essanay Studio
Chicago, 111. — Mrs. Sidney Drew
has resumed work on her "After
Thirty" series at the Essanay stu-
dio, part of which has been taken
over by her. Moving here was ne-
cessitated by the fact that John
Cumberland is appearing in "The
Girl in the Limousine" and cannot
leave the show to devote his time
exclusively to pictures.
Jsjij^v
DAILV
Up in the Attic
Some of the Girls
Minnie Ha Ha
JUST A MOMENT
UP IN
MARY'S ATTIC
with
Eva Novak, Harry Gribbon
and an all-star cast
WILL BE READY SOON
It is being prepared for the trade by Elmer J. McGovern, who edited
"Mickey," and who says it is the
MOST SENSATIONAL FEATURE
he ever had anything to do with
FINE ARTS PICTURES, Inc.
Murray W. Garsson, Pres.
130 W. 46th St.
Chas. F. Schwerin, Gen. Sales Mgr.
New York City
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Wednesday, April 28, 1920
; In the Courts
(jury in the Supreme Court re-
^ a verdict for $25,000 against
'inder Fisher, owner of a mo-
picture theater at 59 Flatbush
Brooklyn, because his automo-
■an down and killed Mrs. Mary
1, conductor on a Brooklyn trol-
ar, in October, 1918, while she
jworking to support herself and
ting son in the absence of her
knd in the American army in
te.
e Commonwealth Film Corp.
!iled suit in the Supreme Court
ist Frank Finkelstein to recover
on a check made Nov. 27 last
[1 was not paid.
I the suit of Darcy & Wolford
ist William Stoermer to restrain
ise of "The Tidal Wave" as the
I of a film play on the ground
: the plaintiffs have established
I right to the name because of
^e in a play. Supreme Court Jus-
Giegerich, who decided against
lefendant once before and then
ted a rehearing, has again con-
id that the plaintiffs are entitled
•ior right because its use by the
idant is not to describe a "tidal
i" in the literal sense, but as a
1 wave of human events." For
' reason the court holds that
1-mer must take some other fig-
Ve name for his film.
"Deep Purple" at Capitol
■he Deep Purple," directed for
flower by R. A. Walsh, will have
iremiere at the Capitol May 2nd.
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IMPIE
German Recovery
Former Newspaper Correspondent
on Return Thinks Teutons Will
Be Good Customers.
If the old adage that coming events
cast their shadows before them
holds good Germany will in time be-
come one of the best markets in the
world for American pictures. The
present embargo is only a passing
obstacle that soon will disappear.
This is the opinion held by Alfred
G. Anderson, of the Inter-Ocean
staff, who has just returned from
Germany. Before his affiliation with
the Inter-Ocean Anderson was the
Berlin correspondent of the Interna-
tional News Service. Anderson says
in part:
"German audiences far prefer
American pictures to any others pro-
duced, including their own. They
cultivated a taste for our product
before the war, and this taste was
amply developed during the actual
conflict when German motion pic-
ture production, like other non-war
industries, was seriously crippled.
thus opening the way for a foreign
picture invasion. Of all foreign pic-
tures yVmerican productions were by
far the most popular. The Germans
like snappy stories and a maximum of
action. This they find only in a lim-
ited measure in their own pictures.
And where the demand exists the
supply cannot be indefinitely with-
held from the consumer.
"There is nothing surprising or as-
tounding to me in recent reports that
some German film men have opened
negotiations with American produc-
ers and exporters for large supplies
of American pictures as soon as the
embargo is lifted. More than once
during 1919, while acting as a news-
paper correspondent in Berlin, I was
approached by German motion pic-
ture people who both wanted to buy
American films for Germany and sell
German films in America. At the
time I was too busy with my news-
paper work to give such matters the
attention they deserved. But that
does not alter the fact that the inten-
tion was present. And I did live
long enough in Berlin to see Amer-
ican news films enter the country
legitimately and become included in
the regular programs before I re-
turned to America a few months
"Since my return home I have fol-
lowed events in German closely. I
have, among other news articles, read
all the reports I could find in Ger-
man trade journals on the present
film embargo. From the German
trade press it appears that the em-
bargo IS by no means hailed as an
unrnixed blessing by German ex-
hibitors. The Erste Internationale
Hlm-Zeitung, one of the leading Ber-
m trade journals, quoting the Ber-
Imer Tageblatt, recentlv reoorted a
turbulent session of the Berlin Cham-
ber of Commerce when the motion
picture element of that body launch-
ed an attack on the embargo and in-
troduced a resolution for its removal
by August 15, 1920. The resolution
according to the Film Zeitung, was
voted down under the influence of
producers and the non-film elementc
ot the chamber who were opposed to
the importation of luxuries.
"The life of the embargo, however,
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Only one place to go
If there was only one grocery store and one butcher
shop to supply your needs you'd be pretty sure to get
your "name in the pot."
There's going to be ONE exchange in your territory
dealing exclusively in quality short subjects, including
Bruce Scenics Beautiful, Chester Outings, Screenics,
and the most varied selection of one and two-reel edu-
cational, scientific and popular subjects ever offered.
There will be comedies, too — one two-reeler each
week, including the Chester Comedies, the "Torchy"
series and two other two-reel series yet to be an-
nounced.
That exchange is essential to your theatre's prosper-
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o Break Ground for Stanley House
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jrner stone of the n<.'\v Stanley the-
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ill take place at 3 o'clock on Satiir-
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nobstructed view of the stage or
:reen from every part of the hoiise,
i the building is constructed with
floor space of 142 feet without col-
mns. The exterior walls will be of
rick and terra cotta. The organ will
)St $75,000.
Change at Rivoli
Wallace Reid in "The Dancin'
ool" will be the feature at the Ri-
oli next week instead of Ethel Clay-
in in "A Lady in Love," a? orig-
ally scheduled.
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Hollywood, Cal.- — "The Mischief
Man," Lew Codx's latest now in
course of production, is an original
story by H. Tipton Steck. Cody's
next story is also an original of
Steck's and will be produced in New-
York City. Steck and Cody plan
to leave about May 5th.
..ek "Madam X" in which Pauline
I'rederick was starred.
Olive Thomas is to be starred in
"Jennj'," during her stay on the
coast. This picture will be produced
under direction of Laurence Trimble
at the Selznick studios.
The filming of "Held in Trust"
with May Allison was started this
week at the Metro studio. John E.
I nee is directing.
Helen Ferguson will support
Mitchell Lewis in "The Mutiny," the
second Jack London story.
The cast for King Vidor's "The
Jack-Knife Man," from Ellis Parker
Butler's novel, includes Florence Vi-
dor, Charles Arling, Fred Turner,
Willis Marks, Harry Todd, James
Corrigan, Lillian Leighton, Bobby
Keiso and Claire McDowell.
Roscoe Karns has again been
loaned by King Vidor, this time to
Lasky.
Allan Dwan has begun preliminary
work on his sixth Mayflower produc-
tion.
Ward Crane, Anita Stewart's lead-
ing man in "The Yellow Typhoon,"
has been re-engaged for "Harriet and
the Piper."
Lillian Rich has been given the
leading role opposite Frank Mayo in
"The Red Lane."
Norman Dawn will direct Edith
Roberts in "Mirama" for Universal.
Walter W. Bell, cameraman with
"Buddy" Post unit at National Film,
will sail for Europe about June 1 to
produce comedies near Paris.
Harry J. Revier will direct "The
Son of Tarzan" serial for the Na-
tional Film.
Production of "The Palace of
Darkened Windows" for the National
Picture Theaters has been started.
H. H. Van Loan is to write a novel
from his original photoplay script of
"The \'irgin of Stamboul."
Lenwood Abbot, superintendent of
National Laboratory, has perfected
an enlarging camera which it is said
will make a clear-cut print from a
motion picture negative. This ma-
chine \vill make it possible to repro-
duce pictures for publicity purposes
without the use of a Graflex camera,
it is claimed.
f Mabel Normand started work thi'
week at the Goldwyn studios, under
the direction of Victor Scherfezinger
making "Rosa Alvara," a story by
Pearl Curran.
Director Frank Lloyd finished this'
y
Douglas MacLean and Doris^May
have begun work on their seventh
Thomas H. Ince vehicle, "Yancona
N'illies," the Saturday Evening Post
story by Herschel S. Hall.
The Historical Film Co. has com-
menced the filming of their produc-
tions based on stories of the Bible.
Allen Holubar will be in action
within a week producing a photo-
drama starring Dorothy Phillips.
GAUSMAN.
Special Representatives for Pioneer
.•\t the recent conference of the ex-
ecutives of the Pioneer co-operative
distribution system it was decided to
create a body of special representa-
tives which would visit each of the
exchange centers and work in con-
junction with the local staff.
Howells in Larger Quarters
Howells Cine Equipment has
moved from the offices it has occu-
pied with David P. Howells, Inc.,
into new and larger quarters in Suite
1110-1111 of the Godfrey Building.
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CONTINUE
TO
"FOLLOW
THE TRACKS"
of
"Back To God's Country"
To the nearest
FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE
and book a quick return date
before the animals migrate for the summer
There are 5 big reasons for the success of this pic-
ture! That it was "shot" on the REAL location in
Northern Canada is one of them.
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Wednesday, April 28, 1920
ii
WHOOP
A Hilarious Comedy, Fast
and Furious, say critics
M
WEALTH OF INCIDENTS
"Whoop this up. There is a true comedy situa-
tion and a wealth of incidents grouped around it.
Rich in material of the laughter producing kind.
The director is to be congratulated. 'Don't Ever
Marry' is well worth being called a First National
attraction." — Moving Picture World.
GOES AT TOP SPEED
"A creditable offering. There is scarcely a mo-
ment when the action isn't proceeding at top speed.
A cast of conspicuous ability and you can classify it
. as a fast moving, mirth provoking comedy. The
j complications are fast and furious — exceedingly fas-
cinating."— Motion Picture News.
LIVELY HUMOR, DYNAMIC ENERGY
"Clever comedy, replete with numerous farcical
situations, skillfully handled. Matt Moore invests
the hero role with lively humor and dynamic en-
ergy. Marjorie Daw is charming. Make the most
of the all-star cast." — Exhibitor's Trade Review.
A HILARIOUS COMEDY
"A hilarious affair — funny, bright and entertain-
ing. An excellent cast." — New York Morning Tel-
egraph.
A BIG HIT
"Marshall Neilan puts over 'Don't Ever Marry'
as a big hit. You can promise the best in the feat-
'ure comedy line. It contains a very unusual quota
'of real laughs. May prove just as attractive from
its end as 'The River's End' from the dramatic an-
gle."—Wid's.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS
"A comedy of situation. Lack of space prevent^-
us from giving the detailed comment that it de-
serves, but it will be safe to recommend it to all-
sorts of friends. There are chuckles planted and
smiles are very thick. A competent cast." — New
York Tribune.
AN AMUSING COMEDY
"An amusing comedy, screened by Marshall Nei-
lan."— New York World.
CALLS IT HILARIOUS
"A hilarious comedy." — New York Sun and
Herald.
THE FUTURE CHAPLIN
"An exceptionally bright farce, brisk as they
make 'em, and adorned by two pretty girls, Mar-
jorie Daw and Betty Bouton. Matt Moore plays
with energy. Wesley Barry, the bell hop, is the
Chaplin of the future." — New York News.
VAST AMOUNT OF LAUGHTER
"The cause of a vast amount of laughter at the
Strand theatre. A good company. — New York
Evening Post.
GREAT SCREEN TALENT
"Enough screen talent in the cast to adequately
care for all the comedy." — New York Evening Sun.
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A FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION
\adnesday, April 28, 1920
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Says the Moving Picture World
Speaking of
Marshall Neilans
ill.
rDon't Ever Marry
ff
,
A MIRTHQUAKE
IN SIX SHOCKS
■
?rom the story by
Photographed by
EDGAR FRANKLIN
HENRY CRONJAGER and DAVID KESSON
Adapted to the screen by
Lighting Effects by HOWARD EWING
MARION FAIRFAX
Technical Director, BEN CARRE
CORVRIOHT I920
DIRECTED BY WILLIAM NIGH
In this World Vision of the New Order which is to come lies the solution of Humanity's great-
est problem:
THE ELIMINATION OF CLASS HATRED!
In all lands and ages there has existed an unceasing conflict between Democracy and Autocracy.
In a delightful, soul-gripping romance of graphic realism is portrayed this conflict as it exists in
our modern civilization, wherein heroic men and women of today continue unabated the
long struggle for more room, greater opportunity — FREEDOM I
EVERY SCENE TEEMS WITH THOSE
BASIC ELEMENTS WHICH HAVE
AUDIENCE APPEAL!
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rerman Recovery
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hardly be long. The German
rnment, facing internal disturb-
i and uprisings on every hand,
jginning to realize that motion
res arc a necessity rather than
;ury, according to recent advices
Berlin. The Government is
xning to the fact that a healthy
popular source of amusement
photoplays will go a long way
vd making the people forget their
rial wants, which are at the bot-
of all disturbances in Germany,
w days ago 1 received a letter
one of the leading men of the
itry in Germany, who declared
he would soon be in the mar-
or American pictures. This does
indicate a protraction of the
irgo, th.ough the report that it
be lifted as early as May 1 does
appear to be authenticated by
[lan official sources.
he threatened 'nationalization' of
German motion picture industry
Id not, even if it materializes, in-
re with the exportation of
rican pictures to Germany. Na-
\ or municipal control of produc-
aiid exhibition means merely
our competitors in Germany will
lie Government or municipalities
ad of a large number of private
iduals and concerns. In Nor-
some of the cities and towns
already taken the motion pic-
theaters out of the owners'
>. They have become 'nation-
d' in the German sense. Still
re selling as many American pic-
i as ever in Norway. For the
icipalities can no more than in-
lual owners operate a 'movie'
out pictures.
rom German trade papers it is
nt that Scandinavian producers
busy building up future markets
ermany. The Scandinavians are
; enough to Germany to always
eive the direction of the wind,
be the wind ever so ill, if it blows
jthing good for Scandinavian
ires it will do fully as much for
rican films.
peaking of the prospects of 'na-
ilization' recently, Herr Koch,
nan minister of the interior, de-
d to an interviewer of the Ber-
Tageblatt that 'there is a great-
mger of Americanization than of
)nalization of the German mo-
picture industry."
Putting It Over
Here is hoio a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Yakima, Wash.-— Frederick Mercy,
manager and owner of three houses
here, believes that newspaper adver-
tising is the most essential factor in
the advertising for houses where
transient patronage is negligible. In
such cases, he holds, it is necessary
to build up a steady patronage and
look to a steady repeat attendance
for support. A mailing list is also
advocated by him, but if used every
week, he claims, soon loses its ef-
fectiveness. Mercy advocated lobby
displays, which usually make an im-
pression due to the manner in which
they improve the appearance of the
theaters which use them. Overuse of
such adjuncts as heralds, programs,
circulars and other methods of print-
ed exploitation lessens their value, he
says, and exhibitors should be dsi-
creet when employing them.
"Big Six" Closes
{Continued from Page 1)
which they were recruited into pic-
tures. Mr. Price has been active in
editorial and political circles for
many years and served his Govern-
ment throughout the world war as
Wm. G. McAdoo's strong right arm
in the Railroad Administration. Mr.
Price has been president of the Unit-
ed Artists Corporation from the date
of its formation a year ago, retiring
two weeks ago for this expansion of
his activities in the motion picture
industry.
Mr. Warren was one of the found-
ers of the Goldwyn organization in
association with Samuel Goldwyn
and Edgar and Archibald Selwyn.
He was vice-president and a director
of Goldwyn Distributing Corporation
from the day of its formation, with
control over sales. For a year fol-
lowing his retirement in April, 1919,
he was vice-president in charge of
sales of the Hodkinson organization,
from which he retired ten days ago
for his new alliance with the Asso-
ciated Producers, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — "Diplomacy,"
says W. F. Mason, manager of the
Grand, "when tempered with good
judgment can help the exhibitor pack
his house." According to him, the
man with "Czar instincts" has no
place in the show business, for in it
the making and keeping of friends
is extremely necessary, in fact, suc-
cess depends almost entirely upon it.
A grouch at the manager's desk,
failure to nod or chat occasionallj'
with a steady patron and other such
little matters will not help build up
consistent attendance. A large por-
tion of the people are rather quarrel-
some and inclined to carry chips on
their shoulders. They should be
treated tactfully. "Right or wrong,
the patron is always right," says
Mason, "and if you can't suit him
there's something wrong with you."
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Kremer, is now visiting inde-
!ent exchanges in the interest of
series. He will visit Philadel
Washington, Baltimore, Pitts-
\ Indianapolis, Cleevland, De-
and Chicago.
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NOTABLE SCREEN SUCCESSES
T
HE PRESS — THE EXHIBITORS — and THE PUBLIC
have put their stamp of unreserved approval on
"WOMEN MEN FORGET" starring MOLUE KING
and
"THE INNER VOICE" - starring - E. K. UNCOLN
Both AMERICAN CINEMA Productions
Now in the course of production
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Cluts and Flashes
le Marriage of Mayfair" lias
started by Metro.
neer's May release will be Ma-
oro in "Midnight Gambols."
J. Verhalen has moved into
)ffices at 116 West 39th St.
nk Keenan's newest produc-
for Pathe, called "Dollar for
" is scheduled for release on
Sea" and "A Jitney Elopement,"
have been booked by houses on the
Moss and Proctor circuits.
lid B. Spiero, formerly in
of advertising at B. S. Moss
has opened a general adver-
agency of his "own.
rell Foss will play opposite
\llison in her next Metro pro-
a, "Held in Trust," to be di-
by John E. Ince.
ry Heath has started work on
en version of Margaret Mayo's
"The Marriage of William
which Metro will produce.
four Charles Chaplin re-issues
ighted by Victor Kremer,
"The Champion," "By the
"The Third Eye," Pathe's newest
serial, is scheduled for release on
April 23. Warner Oland and Eileen
Percy are co-starred and H. H. Van
Loan wrote it.
New Power Plant in Metro Studio
Hollywood, Cal.— A $14,000 power
plant has been installed in the Metro
studio. Six transformers of 160
horse power each have also been
put in.
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Myron .Selznick has bought "Red
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published in the Saturday Evening
J'ost.
Selma, Cal. — City will build an air-
drome, work starting May 1.
Edmund Goulding's "The Danger-
ous Paradise" has been acquired by
Selznick, and will be used as the first
starring vehicle for Louise Huff.
Vincennes, Ind. — L. A. Wilkerson
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WID'S WINS
WID'S reviews call the turn with uncanny regularity.
A comparison of back copies and your box office rec-
ords will make you think he had inside information
from "the other side."
"Yea, Bo! .Want a good comedy — a good two-reeler
— with the latest innovations in shimmying music
captions? Then get to 'Torchy.' The 'Torchy* come-
dies featuring Johnny Hines are being presented by
Charles C. Burr, and if the rest of them come through
as well as the first, shown this week at the Strand, it's
a bet that they are going over big. — They've certainly
got a knock-out in their first one."
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TRIANGLE.
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Harris Leaves Chester
R. S. Harris has resigned as sales
manager for C. L. Chester Prod, and
has been succeeded by Edward
Bonns, formerly with Warner Bros.
Harris left for California yester-
day.
Salisbury an Independent
(By IFire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Monroe Salisbury,
-ormerly a Universal star, has form-
ed a company known as the Monroe
Salisbury players to make independ-
ent productions. He will probably
use the Brunton studio.
Franchise Sold
The Signal Amusement Co. has
acquired the franchise for the At-
lanta territory in Associated Exhib-
itors, Inc. This territory includes all
of Georgia and most of Tennessee,
Alabama and Florida.
The company's theater holdings in
Chattanooga are the Rialto, Alcazar,
Fine Arts, Bijou, Lyric, Superba,
Bonita, American, Royal and Post,
and their interests in Knoxville in-
clude the Strand, Majestic, Queen,
Rex and Bijou. The Palace and Prin-
cess, Merryville, Tenn., are also own-
ed by Signal.
The Signal Co. has under con-
struction several theaters. Chief of
these is $500,000 Tivoli, now being
built in Chattanooga.
Besides the Tivoli construction is
under way in Knoxville of the Rive-
ria to cost $150,000. Leases have
been signed and contracts let for the
construction of the Rivoli, to cost
$500,000. Signal's $80,000 theater in
South Pittsburgh, Tenn., will open
within a month, and another new
house is announced for Harriman,
Tenn.
Signal represents First National in
its territory and also is affiliated
with the National Theater Companies
of Knoxville, which combination con-
trols 18 other theaters. ^
Officers and directors of Signal are
Judge W. E. Wilkerson, president;
F. H. Dowler, Jr., vice-president and
general manager, and F. H. Dowler,
Sr., secretary and treasurer.
Other members of the organization
are W. H. Lindsay, vice-president of
the Napier Iron Works, and J. A.
Clarkson, vice-president, secretary
and treasurer of the Nashville, Chat-
tanooga and St. Louis Railroad.
Wednesday, April 2 1
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New Coast Producer
[By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Screencraft, Inc., is
the name of a newly formed produc-
ing company which has taken over
the old Essanay studio at Culver City.
The company will produce four
Christian Science stories a year, the
first of which will be by Carrie B.
Hutcheson with Chadwick Ayers di-
recting.
Robert McKim, Rhea Mitchell,
Olga Gray and others are in the
cast. In addition the comi
make a series of two reel
with 'Bumps" Adams in. the (
role. It is reported that /tr
Kane will handle the distrilt;
Arthur S. Kane offices deUJ
terday that Mr. Kane woulj
ute the above product.
After completing
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rect Tom Mix.
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CHICAGO SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE
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XII No. 29A
Thursday, April 29, 1920
Price 5 Cents
ALMOST AT END
ssolve F-I-L-M
Clubs
busch Seeking Information for
|))epartment of Justice for
Sherman Law Violations
•ank J. Rembusch admitted just
going home to Indiana that
a been approached by agents
lu' department of justice, who
-I'eking information relative to
activities of F. I. L. M. clubs
other exchange managers' or-
ations throughout this country,
licertain whether or not these or-
Izations are operating in viola-
'51 of the Sherman anti-trust law.
'■■ ~ a result the M. P. E. of A.
sent out a letter to exhibitors
sing- evidence. The letter says in
"he evidence desired are 'orig-
letters or certified copies of
, rs sent to exhibitors by man-
's requiring them to appear be-
a film club, affidavits of con-
ation or threats by salesmen or
lagers of film companies to cut
H'l-vice unless the rules and reg-
ions of film clubs are complied
; by the exhibitors, etc.
The film clubs who pass on differ-
s or grievances between an in-
lual exhibitor and an individ-
film company commit an act in
raint of trade," declares the cir-
Fabian Second Vice-President
Jacob Fabian of Paterson, N. J.,
was yesterday elected second vice
president of Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc. Mr. Fabian is
the franchise holder for the State of
New Jersey and operates a chain of
theatres in that state. He was one
of the original circuit members and
has been active in the molding of
the organiaztion's policies since its
inception. His son, A. M. Fabian,
is the active manager of the First
Many Exhibitors Leave— First National
Still Busy With Sub Franchise Ques-
tion—John Ejnerson Talks
National Exchange of New Jersey, ing at 84
Ethel Barrymore to Make "Declasse"
New York. — Ethel Barrymore,
now starring in "Declasse," will
make the picture version of the play
for Famous Players.
Famous Preferred Drops
New York. — Famous Players pre-
ferred stock dropped 7 points at the
close of the market Wednesday, sell-
^
tiall Gets Triangle
(Special Wire.)
ew York.— Frank Hall oflScially
umces the purchase of Tri-
k' Exchanges and Productions,
s gives Hail-Mark offices in
iteen key cities. Hall has ready
r new pi'oductions, two by Bur-
King and two by Horace Plimp-
Another big deal is hanging
in which Hall is interested.
I
cod a GOOD Publicity man? Employ
iMON, he's wise, — Advt.
Because the First National Chicago meeting is more than forty-five min-
utes from Broadway, Charles Ray couldn't be present.
With the exhibitors' convention at
an end, First National made a
strong effort to wind up its conven-
tion yesterday, but a number of mat-
ters yet remain unsettled. They will
probably be worked out today, the
convention coming to an end some
time tonight.
Practically all of yesterday's ses-
sion was given up to a discussion of
various matters pertaining to the
sub-franchise question. One of the
chief points of difficulty is to sat-
isfy all of the present franchise
holders and those exhibitors of their
sections who want sub-franchises.
This is a vexing question.
This is certain, however: Within
a very short time representatives of
First National will be all over the
country discussing with exhibitors
the sub-franchise plan, and it is ex-
pecteH confidently by First National
executives that the plan will prove
very successful.
One of the features of yesterday's
session was the talk of John Emer-
son, who emphatically presented to
branch managers and others in at-
tendance the possible difficulties in •
sight from any organization which
by its methods attempted to control
the industry. Emerson hit out from
the shoulder hard. ■
There was another meeting last |
night, when the sub-franchise ques-
tion was again taken up.
Many of the exhibitors will make
their getaway today and the last
batch will probably go home on Fri-
day. From the expressions voiced
there is no question of the success of
the convention and the plans they
expect to develop therefrom.
First National will in all likeli-
hood clean up everything by tonight
and all home office officials expect to ,
be on their way to New York Fri- j
day.
(Continued on Page 2.)
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The sub-franchising plans nat-
urally are taking up considerable
time. Most of yesterday's meeting
was taken up with working this out.
Archainbaud Signed by Selznick.
George Archainbaud, director of
Selznick presents Louise Huff, is an-
a long term contract by Myron Selz-
nick, after completing "The Shadow
of Rosalie Kymes," with Elaine
Hammerstein. Archainbaud is work-
ing on "Marooned Hearts," for Selz-
nick in the Bahamas.
"The
chased
Albert
"The Fighter."
Fighter" has been pur-
by Myron Selznick from
Payson Terhune. Robert
Kirkpatrick Arrives
A. S. Kirkpatrick of Robertson-
Cole arrived yesterday from the
coast and was busy meeting exhib-
itors around the lobby last night.
Ellis will direct.
Fairbanks Injured
Los Angeles. — As the result of an
accident Doug Fairbanks will be laid
up several weeks. He and several
members of his company were in-
.iured severely when an earth ava-
lanch occurred while shooting a
scene.
Bert Lytell is due in New York
in a month to make four Metro pro-
ductions here.
Grauman Denies Reports
During the several meetings of
the exhibitors a report spread that
among those exhibitors who would
be foremost in the fight against the
producing companies interested in
theatres would be Sid Grauman of
Los Angeles. It was further re-
ported that he had "broken" from
Adolph Zukor.
Wid's Daily wired Grauman with
reference to the report. His an-
swer, received last night, reads:
"Rumors that I have had un-
friendly relations with Famous
Players-Lasky or Mr. Zukor are en-
tirely false and unfounded. On the
contrary, my relations with them
have been 100 per cent satisfactory.
Grauman's million-dollar theatre has
played only Paramount-Artcraft
productions, with the exception of
one Reaiart, since opening, two and
a half years ago. I have never had
greater confidence in^ Famous Play-
ers-Lasky or Mr. Zukor than at
present and anticipate the most cor-
dial future relations. I still con-
sider, and have always considered.
Paramount - Artcraf t Productions
representative of the highest de-
gree of perfection yet attained in
making motion pictures. In the fu-
ture as I have been in the past. This
is final. Grauman."
CoV-
lurcs
HGtv VOAK
Sir:
The Morning Tele-
graph says :
'The Woman in Room
13" is one of Pauline
Frederick's best cinema
vehicles and likewise
one of the best of the
Goldwyn offerings."
Nathanson Arrives
Nathan L. Nathanson, First Na-
tional franchise holder for eastern
Canada, reached town yesterday.
WARREN WON T TALK
The only comment that F. B.
Warren, general manageT of The As-
sociated Producers, Inc., would make
ye^^terday following the publication
that Oscar A. Price had been elected
president of the organization and
Warren general manager, was that
"the exhibitors of the country can
be very certain that Associate(i Pro-
ducers at all times intend to ignore
the politics of the industry, to con-
fine themselves closely to the pro-
duction of the biggest pictures that
they are capable of making and that
Associated Producers have no
thought, plan or intention of ever at-
tempting to acquire theatres for the
purpose of competing in any way at
any point with the exhibitors."
Warren is awaiting the arrival in
Chicago of Oscar A. Price, and the
two executives of the new organiza-
tion are going to California within
the next few days. He declined to
discuss in any way the plans of the
organization with relation to sales [
or personnel. |
After Mid's Daily special conven-
tion number ■was circulated about
ine Congress many of the visiting
exhibitors and exchange men saw
busy accepting congratulation
some time. Later J. D. William y:
Warren and extended his con^ita
Warren in the lobby and he was lations in a very warm tone.
mm m\
The magJnetic pcr^onaLtij
thg deeA^ oi hgpoij'in-
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and Hi£ roma.niiccdi'eep
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the iiLOj-J: popular and
mleves'Ving character
e^ev j'hoWn. upon tig
Coming itt an inbi^uin^
romance of s'ociehv.
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ATTRACTiON''
VARIETY SAID—
"The brightest spot of the whole en-
tertainment proved to be the first of
the Sewell Ford 'Torchy' stories, fea-
turing that able comedian, Johnny
Mines."
Don't let these get
away from you.
MASTER FILMS, INC.
C, C. Burr, Pres.
133 West 44th St., N. Y. C.
Book through
Exchanges of
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Corp. of America
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Thursday, April 29, 1920
DAILY
Signal Expanding"
Improvements amounting to more
an $1,500,000 are planned by the
jnal Amusement company for
iir twenty houses in Cliattanooga,
loxville, Maryville, Harriman, and
!';uth Pittsburg, Tenn. A new
I'use, costing $500,000, is now under
(iistruction in Chattanooga. This
luse will be an exact duplicate of
i' Keith Palace, Cincinnati. The
':)iili, costing $250,000, is also going
! in Chattanooga under the Signal
. iiership in a short time.
Work on the Rivoli will start in
iioxville about May 1. This theatre
i ilanned originally to cost $250,000.
smaller theatre, costing $125,-
i i. will be started in Knoxville im-
rdiately. In addition to the new
t-'atres, the Signal company has
1 I'litly enlarged its holdings in
loxville by the addition of the
];jou theatre, which holds the Keith
Imchise.
These improvements and the new
I'lises are being constructed to
: iw the faith the Signal company
1 ^ in the south and the immediate
tritory, according to a statement
iide by E. R. Rogers, booking
liinager of the company. They
;iw a wide departure from
t ■ policies in effect in the southern
Sates, both in point of beauty of the
tiatre and the "class" with which
t; programs are put on. The
'iboli" will set a standard for the
|ij'tion picture theatres of the south.
The Signal company owns the As-
siiated Exhibitors' franchise, and is
c' the First National Exhibitors' cir-
( t, Inc.
riio men at the head of the Signal
( ranization are W. E. Wilkerson,
j-^sident, of the firm of Wilkerson
i:Hyde; W. H. Lindsey, vice-presi-
( it, also vice-pTesident of Napier
)in Works; F. H. Dowler, Sr., re-
ted capitalist, treasurer, and E. R.
] gers, booking manager and pub-
lity director. Mr. Rogers attended
convention in Chicago.
Kunsky Building Another
__Oetroit. — John Kunsky has signed
519 year lease, directly opposite the
lidison theatre, where he will erect
I louse seating 4,500.
f\F all the character-
^^ istics that mark the
RITCHEY poster, the
qualitv of getting satis-
factory box-office re-
sults is the one that
appe^'s most to the
exhibitor.
RITCHEY
Litho. Corp.
406 W. 31st St., N. Y.
Phone Chelsea 8388
<^ Callaghan Gets Washburn
A. J. Callaghan and Harry Leon-
hardt arrived from the coast Wed-
nesday. Callaghan has signed up
Bryant WasJiburn for specials.
Kaufman's Through First National
Al Kaufman, it is understood, will
release the Allan Holubar specials
through First National. Kaufman
was in Chicago talking things over
with the First National moguls.
Muehlman Joins Schenck
Chas. Muehlman, for the last 18
months Frisco manager for William
Fox, will come to New York as the
distribution manager for Joe
Schenck, in all likelihood, handling
Norma and Constance Talmadge pro-
ductions.
Yellow Typhoon Shown
Two hundred exhibitors attending
the convention witnessed a private
showing of "The Yellow Typhoon,"
at the Zeigfeld theatre, at 10:30
Wednesday. The showing was made
for the purpose of familiarizing the
exhibitors with the quality of the
Gliftograph screen, as well as the
excellence of the First National pic-
ture. Unfortunately the projection
at the Zeigfeld theatre is not of the
best, the quality of the screen was
recognized.
Charles Christie Arrives
Charles Christie arrived from the
coast yesterday.
Oscar A. Price Due Today
Oscar A. Price, the newly elected
president of Associated Producers
and formerly president of United
Artists, arrived here today en route
to the coast.
Harry Sherman Here
Hari-y Sherman, interested in a
new co-operative deal of producers,
is talking things over with the
crowd.
^^
Radin Pictures
Will Screen During Convention
Week
Frank Mayo
in
Thro Eyes of Men
les
Real Star Dramas
Weekly Indigestion
Etc., Etc.
See
WILLIAM PIZOR
Special Representative
Sherman Hotel Chicago, 111.
Kolker With Selznick.
Henry Kolker will direct the
fourth National Picture Theatre's
production, "The Palace of Darken-
ed Shadows."
Page 3
Going to New York
Edviird Armstrong, of Denver,
will become head of the Supply Dept
of Universal. Here with the Uni-
versal crowd.
<s> Another Producer Here
Eltinger F. Warner, who is inter-
ested in the Benjamin B. Hampton
productions, was seen in the lobby
yesterday. He could give no definite
information as to the probable re-
lease of the big Zane Grey produc-
tion, "The Great U. P. Trail," al-
though it has been talked of as a
Finst National special.
"Sex" Breaking Records
Atlantic City, N. J.— "Sex" is the
Boardwalk sensation. Originally
scheduled for several weelts, it is
understood the big crowds attend-
ing have called for another week's
booking at an advance over the orig-
inal booking price.
Proctor Here
Ralph Proctor of United Artists,
mingled with the crowd yesterday.
Earle Directing Louise Huff.
The first picture in which L. J.
Selznick presents Louise Huff, is an
nounced as "The Dangerous Para-
dise." William P. S. Earle will di-
rect Miss Huff in her first picture.
"The Dangerous Paradise" was
written by Edmund Goulding.
Myron Selznick Vice-President.
New York. — Myron Selznick has
been appointed vice-president of Se-
lect Pictures, and will have direct
supervision of all productions dis-
tributed through Select in addition
to his other duties.
A9E BLAKK OF OH-MA-HA MFE- O^JE: OF THE:
BEi-T 3ET5 IW THE 1^' UhTlOi'lAl. Prtf.ADE ■
Going to Canada
Immediately after the convention,
Ernie Shipman of Canadian Photo-
plays Ltd., will go to Calgary, Can.,
where "Cameron of the Mounted Po-
lice" will be made, together with
other Ralph Connor stories, including
"The Sky Pilot."
Comedies YouVe
Sought
You have long asked for one brand when you
have sought excellence in scenics and travel
pictures, animal and nature subjects, in educa-
tional reels generally.
You have not been surprised to find Chester-
Outings, Screenics and a dozen other important
series seeking release through this organiza-
tion.
But you've wondered why some organization
did not establish the same standard in com-
edies, too, to round out the short subject field.
We've felt the need and only have waited to
supply our own exchange system.
The time is here. We offer you now a two-
reel comedy every week — the Chester and
Torchy series, which triumphed on pre-release
showings, and two other series that will score
like successes.
Of course, you'll seek quality in comedies, too,
at one of the twenty-two exchanges being
opened by
FILMS jiRPORATION OF ''KMERICA
7%9 Seventh ulve. .J/ewltbrh
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Thursday, April 29, 1920
United Picture Production
<^
Corporation in Bankruptcy
New York. — An involuntary
bankruptcy petition was filed yes-
terday ae-ainst the United Picture
Production Corporation, the Allied
Company of United Theatres. Cred-
itors: Royal Ribbon and Carbon
Company, $.5,890; Linn-Smith Press,
$1,278; Bernard Kowsinsky, $496.
Harry Zealkin was appointed re-
ceived for United Picture Theatres,
whose assets total $300,000, includ-
ing fixtures, negatives, etc. Assets
also include contracts with 1,900 ex-
hibitors. Zealkin was the receiver
on the Horstman petition some
months ago.
Percy L. Waters of Triangle
heads the committee of creditors,
and had a conference with Receiver
Zealkin relative to a settlement of
the affairs of the theatre company.
There will be a meeting of all of the
creditors tomorrow.
Goldsmith of United says the pro-
duction compatiy is sound financially,
and receivership action will be con-
tested vigorously. He also indicates
a reorganization of the theatre unit.
Abramson Offers to Aid Exhibitors
Ivan Abramson is in hearty sym-
pathy with the stand of the exhibi-
tors against the producers who own
theatres. He says he knows of finan-
cial interests in New York who will
raise $10,000,000 to support the in-
dependent exhibitors.
Earl's Daddy Here
Earl Hudson's daddy arrived unex-
pectedly last night and E. J. was
busy introducing him to his friends.
Make Your
Theatre PAY
All Summer
Write for booklet 9
Monsoon Cooling System
Incorporated
70 W. 45th St. New York
f John Emerson's Ideas ^
In his discussion before the assem-
bled First National exchange man-
agers at the Tuesday afternoon ses-
sion, John Emerson of the Constance
Talmadge company, pointed out the
dangers of the rumored monopoly of
legitimate houses by a well known
producer-exhibitor company.
"If the rumor that a certain pro-
ducing company is trying to get a
monopoly on the legitimate houses
as well as the motion picture the-
atres proves true, it would be a fatal
blow to independent producers, to
actors, and to dramatic authors.
Paving a monopoly of the theatres,
the company could absolutely con-
trol the rights to any play produced
on the stage. By discriminating
against managers who refuse to give
up the picture rights to a play, they
could effectually keep them from ob-
taining any bookings, and ultimate-
ly forcing them into giving their
own concern the picture rights.
"Such discrimination would natur-
ally affect the actors, and the players
— represented by the Actors' Equity
association — will stand very strongly
against the movement on the part
THAT S
I CALL
A DARN
C=OOD
PORTRAIT '
THE C<UY I
WHO SAYS
I L'flME TO /
C'HICftCO I
FOR lOEAS I
IS CRAZY !'
of anybody attempting to obtain a
monopoly. The dramatic authors of
the country are already organizing
to lend their united opposition to any
monopolized conti'ol in the theatres.
"I feel that the combined forces of
these two organizations, aided by the
moral support of the independent
managers, could do a great deal to-
ward preventing any monopoly."
Carter de Haven in "Twin Beds"
If a deal under way is closed First
National will release "Twin Beds"
with Carter de Haven featured.
Warner's New Comedies
Abe Warner said yesterday he had
closed with the new Federated ex-
changes to handle 18 Monty Banks
two-reel comedies during the next
year.
St. John Comedies Placed
Following First National ex-
changes will handle the Al. St. John
comedies: Kansas City, Cleveland,
Pittsburg, Louisville, Des Moines, St.
Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles, In-
dianpolis, and Denver. The comedies
will also be handled by the Elec-
tric Theatre & Supply Co. in Phila-
delphia and Washington, Sol Lesser
in San Francisco, Bobbins Bros., Al-
bany, N. Y., and the Criterion, At-
lanta.
Orth Out of Famous <i>
The chief auditor of Famous Play-
ers, who was dismissed in New York,
as noted in yesterday's issue, is John
Orth.
Richards' & Flynn's New House
Kansas City. — Richards & Flynn
will open their new house, seating
1,300, May 22 with "Don't Ever
Marry." N. J. Flynn will be the
manager.
Big House Going Up
Los Angeles. — Sol Lesser and the
Gore Bros, will erect a monster
house here which will be used for
First National productions. It is
expected to be one of the show
houses of this country. One of the
features will be a "star" box in
which the various stars will be
guests during the runs of their pro-
ductions.
Katherine Hilliker Leaves Chester
Los Angeles. — Katherine Hilliker,
whose titling of the Chester produc-
tions has been one of their features,
will leave the Chester organization.
Her future plans have not been made
public.
SIDELIGHTS
Here is a secret: W. C. Patte
son, who called the convention, W
not always an exhibitor. No
Once he was the first violinist in
orchestra and he shamelessly adm
that he can play a "little bit" yet
SI
Louis B. Mayer arrived from t
coast Wednesday to witness
showing of "The Yellow Typhoo^
! THESE- RlVAul
EXMlB\-rORS
S.HftV.L NOT
1 ELUDE , 1
\ ME I xlx
Miller and Mayflower
(Special Wire)
New York. — The Mayflower con-
tract with Charles Miller has been
abrogated. Miller made one produc-
tion for Mayflower.
F C OUIMBY AND HIS TAITHPUL HOU'lt
NAMED ■■ WATCHruL WAITIWO '•
Norma and Constance Talmaie
will return to New York tody'.
Their Tuesday afternoon tea at le
Congress was enjoyed by sev(il
hundred visitors. Those who did at
care for tea and cakes found ple;y
of cocktails and cigarettes.
Hodkinson has increased the sales
force fifty per cent.
John Emerson of the Consts^e
Talmadge company arrived in ( i-
cago Wednesday morning.
er
Only a Short Time Hence — AND
'THE NINTH COMMANDMENT"
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife — Will Be Ready t.j
Make Money for You
Starring Fernando F'
Elizondo, a star with
pleasing personality,
star the public is lool
ing for, a star whic
means money to th
exhibitor.
Also Madame Bruzovn
I
Directed by
Emil Harder
Sunshine Film, Inc
111 West 42nd St.
Telephone Bryant 71ii
FERNANDO U. ELIZONDO
Thursday, April 29, 1920
Page 5
iERMAN FILM
INDUSTRY ACTIVE
i Under this caption Consul Fred-
j-ick Simpicli, on duty with the
|merican conimissiion in Be'rlin,
jys in "Commerce Reports," pub-
shed by the bureau of foreign and
)mestic commerce at Washington:
"No other industry in Germany
IS been so active in the past four-
vn months as the film business.
he motion picture theati-es in the
Irger cities handle enormous
owds every night. Few foreign
ms are shown because of the
esent law prohibiting their im-
>rtation. After May, 1920, it is
iderstood that foreign films may
■ imported. It is reported that the
esident of the Universum Film
jiiipany, which is one of the
rgest in Europe, is proceeding to
e United States to buy American
ms for exhibition in central Eu-
pe.
<^ "The German Author's League,
whose membership includes practi-
cally all reputable German authors
and playwrights, has signed a con-
tract with an American theatrical
concern giving it the sole right to
film their stories and plays in
America and to market them
throughout the world (including
Germany), these German authors
and playwrights receiving in turn
advance cash payments and subse-
quent royalties. This same Amer-
ican theatrical group has also con-
tracted with certain famous Ger-
man and Austrian composers and
' I WOULDN'T CIV
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f CO-OPERftTION DIPNT
I GIVE A DAMN FOR
ME '
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Peniiaiieiit New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
W. H. OueriiiKer, representative
GOODRICH BLDG.
Ith Floor Tel. Circle 1298
if
Territory still open on
"The Great
White Trail"
with
Doris Kenyon and All Star
Cast
i New York and Northern New
Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and
Southern New Jersey, Michigan,
Wisconsin, North and South Da-
kota.
Apply
A. V. Feary Room No. 811
,1457 Broadway, New York City
POWER'S
CANERAGRAPH.
AMERICA'S FINEST
t/iBORATORY
" -:' Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 1 29th Street
Palisade Film Laboratories
Paliiadei, N. J. Morimere 621-2
LEWK 7 SEL-ZMIITK
directors for work in America.
Number and Character of Theatres
"There are about 600 playhouses
in the country and about 3,200 mo-
tion picture theatres. Less than 3
per cent of the old theatres have
been converted into "movie" houses.
Most of the picture theatres are
divided roughly into three classes:
"(1) Small family theatres in
provincial towns, where the admis-
sion runs from 50 pfennigs to IV2
marks.
"(2) Second-class theatres, where
the admission runs from 1^/^ to 6
and 8 marks, including a luxury tax
of 20 to 25 per cent.
"(3) The high-class playhouses
of Berlin, Leipzig, etc., where the
admission runs as high as 15 marks
or more.
"The motion picture theatres of
Berlin are more comfortable than
the average first-class motion pic-
ture house in America. For exam-
ple, loges with four armchairs will
occupy as much floor space in a Ger-
man theatre as ten seats in the
average American theatre. Much
open space is also given to aisles,
promenades, lobbies, etc.; also larger
and better orchestras are provided.
"In the provincial towns many
very small picture theatres are in
operation, some with a seating ca-
pacity as low as 100; the larger pic-
ture houses in the cities have a
maximum seating capacity of 2,400.
The estimated seating capacity of
all the motion picture theatres in
Germany is 1,000,000. When the
average price per seat and the gen-
eral crowded conditions of the thea-
tres are considered, some idea of
the enormous sum spent annually
in Germany on motion picture tick-
ets can be rained.
Organization of the Industry and
Salaries Paid
"The salaries paid the stars and
famous directors in Germany (con-
sidering the depreciated mark) are
very small as compared with Amer-
ican salaries; well-known directors
receive from 40,000 to 200,000
marks a year. Average perform-
ers regularly employed by produc-
ing companies receive from 40,000
to 60,000 marks a year; the highest
priced 'movie' stars are said to re-
ceive between 300,000 and 400,000
marks a year.
"Some of the best directors are
also stockholders in the producing
corporations. Bonuses are some-
times paid to directors, provided
they complete a picture within a
specified time. A good director is at
a premium in Germany, as in the
United States. The highest priced
camera men receive about 400
marks a day; 125 marks a day is
about the average salary.
"Some of the German performers
work for two or three companies
during the same day, going from
one studio to another and playinj
various parts in widely different
productions. Nearly all the 'movie'
players in Germany, and especially
the better ones, are still connected
with the legitimate stage. Most of
the stars are tied up on long con-
tracts.
Pre-War Imports of Films — Studio
Conditions
"Previous to the war, and, in fact,
during the first years of the war,
American pictures were very popu-
lar in Germany, especially the cow-
boy and animal pictures. However,
prior to the war the number of pic-
tures sent to Germany from the
United States was not particularly
large, on account of producing con-
ditions in the United States and the
large domestic demand.
"The present law forbidding the
importation of foreign-made films
up till May, 1920, was passed at the
instigation of the 200 or more film
exchanges and producers of films
CAL\.IN6 (
MISTER \
WILLARDC PATTERSON ^Tll-L CLAIMV THAT
EVERYTHING 15 novmi IN COOT) SHWE •
in Germany, but none on exhibition,
for foreign films is such that it
seems unlikely this law will be ex-
tended beyond May, 1920.
"Previous to the war Italian and
French pictures were also popular
in Germany, but non on exhibition,
and German theatrical men say that
public prejudice 'will prevent the
exhibit of French pictures for a
long time.
"The studios in Germany are
small and poorly equipped, com-
pared with American studios, but
they are improving. During the
summer time the German studios
enjoy practically the same condi-
tions of sunlight for photography
(Continued on Page 10.)
DOMINION FILM CO., INC.
Controlling Productions of
RALPH CONNOR STORIES
The Sky Pilot
Story of the Foothills
Black Rock
Story of the Selkirks
Corporal Cameron
Story of the Royal Mounted
The Man From
Glengarry
Logging Story of the Ottawa
The Foreigner
Drama of Immigration
The Prospector
Story of Crows Nest Pass
and Six Others
Note: All of these productions will be made on their authentic
locations. Herds of buffalo— cattle stampedes— wolves— bear—
Carribou and other massed animals will be used in each story
as described by the author.
6 W. 48th St.
New York City
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Chicago
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EXHIBITORS DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Composed of Members of The First National Exhibitors' Circuit, Inc.
Now in Convention at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, III.
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Some of the biggest exhibitors in the
country have devoted nearly a year to
the development of our franchise plan.
They have given their wisdom and ex-
perience, guided by good business prin-
ciples, to its completion.
We have proceeded with deliberation
and caution, because we wanted to be
right— to be sure that we might offer the
exhibitor who seeks both good pictures
and protection of his interests, a fair
and equitable plan, whereby he might
write an insurance policy on the safety
of his investment.
Our plan is the direct result of the
causes that have forced the observing
mil!
exhibitors of the country to bestir ten
selves into action against intereststhi
seek to destroy the stability of our roi
perity.
It offers direct ownership in ai oi
ganization owned solely by leai
exhibitors who are one hundred t
cent independent. You are invitd
share both benefits and profits b:
quiring your own franchise.
Every feature and every princip;
the Associated franchise arranges
has undergone critical considerji
and reconsideration. It is now a finiiit
product, ready for the inspection otli'
men who have it within their powr*'
B^day, April 29, 1920
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industry.
Rthin a short time, our members will
prepared to take you into their con-
eice and explain in detail the method
dcharacter of our sub-franchises.
Litil we are prepared to demonstrate
i rorth of our plans for you. The As-
Mted Exhibitors desire to go on rec-
1| as endorsing the splendid and
►i hy ambitions of those prominent in
j'onvention activities at Chicago.
Ve are heart and soul in accord with
^movement or plan that is designed
to further the unselfish interests of the
independent exhibitors, and for that
reason to compliment The First Na-
tional Exhibitors' Circuit for the great
progress made in their convention and
to especially emphasize the value of
franchise protection and benefit offered
by First National to independent ex-
hibitors.
Associated Exhibitors, Inc., stands
for any plan or organization that is de-
signed to protect exhibitors' interests.
ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS, Inc.
Fred C. Quimby,
General Manager.
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GERMANY ACTIVE
(Continued from Page 5.)
as prevail in America, but winter
conditions are more difficult. The
Ufa and Bioscop corporations have
studios in Berlin (where there are
eleven large studios in all) that are
well built, lighted by electricity, and
operated throughout the season of
poor sunlight. Certain German
companies have been sent to the
Mediterranean countries to make
pictures, for the sake of better sun-
light and different scenery. There
are in all Germany about twenty-
five big studios. The camera work
is good, the costuming is very good,
and the building of sets and decora-
tions is excellent; but the criticisms
of German-made films most often
heard from American experts are:
(1) Lack of action and speed;
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent releases
Tom Mix in
'THE SPEED MANIAC"
"The Virgin of Stamboul"
With Priscilla Dean
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
'!f it is a Van Loan story it
must be good."
GEO. ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"THE PAGAN GOD"
Starring H. B. Warner
"DANGEROUS WATERS"
Original for Wm, Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
For State Right Buyers
^ Bicc/ilmg
C. B. Price Co., Inc.
New York City
(2) titles are too long and the films <
themselves often run in intermin-
able length of ten or twelve acts;
(3) the use of an undue proportion
of melodrama and tragedy. Amer-
ican motion picture investigators in
Germany state that American com-
edy pictures would undoubtedly
meet with an enormous success in
Germany.
Distribution of Films
"Germany is divided into six sec-
tions for the distribution of films by
the big companies. The films are
sent out by express, but are not in-
sured by the companies, and their
delivery to the subscribing theatres
is less accurate and speedy than in
the United States. There is a min-
imum price for the rental of films,
but no maximum, the increase being
in proportion to the attendance.
"The larger producers and manu-
facturers have signed contracts
with many of the theatres to use
their films exclusively from now till
1921. Many of the smaller theatres
have refused to sign these contracts,
the owners declaring that they wish
eventually to secure American pic-
tures. The opinion is general among
informed persons that except for
certain local producers and manu-
facturers, there exists throughout
Germany a great demand for Amer-
ican films. This demand is realized,
and it is said the Ufa Corporation
has already bought and is now mak-
ing payment on seventy-five Amer-
ican films, which it hopes to import
after May, 1920, when the film em-
bargo is lifted.
"Films are not distributed on
credit in Germany. The producer
requires an initial deposit for the
option for the territory, and when
the film is delivered the balance in
cash is collected.
Influence of American Films and
Methods
"The German producers and ex-
hibitors keep close watch on the
motion picture situation in the
United States. They know all about
the so-called American invasion and
conquest of the picture field in Eng-
land, and they anticipate an Amer-
ican invasion of Germany. Prac-
tically all of the reputable Amer-
ican moving picture magazines and
journals reach Germany; many
American moving picture men have
also investigated this field lately,
and through these and other sources
the German producers are in close
touch with the trend of film affairs
in the United States. When a fa-
mous American picture arouses in-
terest in Denmark or some nearby
country, the German film interests
send their observers up to watch
its success and earning powers. Cer-
tain well-known American stories
have been adapted to the films in
Germany, the same plot and charac-
ters being used, but the titla
changed. An American moving pic-
ture expert recently here investi-
gating conditions, says that the in-
fluence of American 'movie' art is
most noticeable in Germany; that
even within the past few months a
marked improvement in plotting,
costuming, action, photography, set-
tings, and especially continuity, is
very noticeable.
Theatre Tax — Industrial Films for
Advertising Purposes
"The method of taxing theatre
tickets and making returns to the
government authorities is about the
same in Germany as in the United
States; and, notwithstanding the
economic distress of Germany, the
crowds at the 'movie' theatres seem
to be increasing. One German
economist states that this is due to
the general 'forget-the-war' feeling.
An American investigator lately
found nearly every picture house in
Germany running to capacity and
the Berlin theatres were turning
away hundreds every night.
The Deutches Lichtbilt at Berlin
is a German moving picture adver-
tising concern, backed by the gov-
ernment and certain private cor-
porations such as the Krupps, which
produces and distributes industrial
films. This concern has endeavored
to advertise German industries in
South America and other foreign
countries by distributing such films.
Within the last few months it has
also begun industrial educational
work in Germany. This concern has
lately taken over the National Pic-
torial News Weekly, which corre-
sponds to the Hearst-Pathe News.
An arrangement has been made be-
tween the Deutches Lichtbilt Com-
pany and an American company to
exchange weekly news — news films
not being excluded under the em-
bargo.
"It is reliably reported that in a
very few instances negatives have
been made (called 'dupes' or 're-
plicas') from certain American ex-
hibits in neutral European coun-
tries and that prints mad frj
these negatives were later srggj
into Germany.
Operatives in Motion-Pictur Bu'
ness Are Organized
"Certain unions or organ •
exist among theatrical empl ,
Germany. The actors are or
into the 'Buhnengenosser
and the musicians, stage han
are organized into what is kr
the 'Centralverband der Ki
stellter.' The musicians in
chestra are further controllec
German Musicians' union,
rical ushers also belong to s
but their wages are small,
running over 10 marks a da
are expected to make up i
small salary by the sale >
grams; also, as in other E\
theatres, the German ushers
a tip for showing patrons t
seats.
"A new film industry latel;
oped in Germany is the s
'home film'; that is, the m
ture and distribution of a
cheap apparatus for fui
moving picture entertainment
vate homes. This industry ha
been interrupted by a police
tion, which controls the ex
of films.
"According' tto recent pr
ports, Berlin . will soon poss
largest film studio in the
The Albatross Aircraft work
hannisthal are transformir
airship hangar into a movi
ture studio. This studio
about 450 feet long and nea
feet wide."
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World-Wide Interest in
THE SON
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IDELIGHTS
ri; Church Temperence society,
msed of prominent members of
ilProtestant Episcopal church
iijuarters here intends opening
(iure theatre as a substitute for
ois. The intention was revealed
cgh court permission to sell the
»irty on the Bowery.
Long the many thousand chil-
rJwho enjoyed "Daddy Long^
B' there were none who found
;aT pleasure in it than the hun-
(j of little crippled children in
Vlasonic Crippled Children's
ir, Atlanta, Ga. When the pic-
ewas shown at the Criterion
ae Manager W. C. Patterson
i1i every orphan in Atlanta to
■^3 guest of the theatre. The
kcripples could not attend, and
njer Patterson took the print
:1 hospital, where it was thrown
t: screen by the private projeo-
ijiachine of the hospital, which
I |een a gift of a philanthropic
z| the previous Christmas. The
luve performance was conclud-
b a "Mutt and Jeff" reel.
Cihange managers have m£iny
uifig stories to tell of their ei-
ieces with exhibitors. An ex-
it}' in the St. Louis territory
t First National salesman one
' id related a long tale of woe.
I'; lost the interest of my pat-
They won't believe in me any
I've killed my theatre with
,'!ie moaned.
% so? How?"
wll, I booked this serial,
)ljs of the Night,' and I've run
hf episodes, and there hasn't
nn animal in it yet."
t
'h convention guests have been
if., early-to-bed boys, according
5 nd Us Your
!iteJt°Pri*cLjunK Film
itistate Smelting & Refining
Company
J Ummercial St. Newark, N. J.
|WE OWN THEM!
Hi Stories for Bis rilni Productions,
lie 'rtdins: producers are our clients
I'll Play's the Thing-," and we Iiave
-e brated Authors Society
>« jh Ave., N. Y. C. Phone Brj . 1511
to report. However, one exhibitor ♦
found an oasis in the desert of Chi-
cago and engaged the gold room at
the Congress for the duration of
the convention. It is also rumored
that a couple of "alley queens"
were showing him Chicago on his
first night in town.
"I'm sorry I can't book "The Lion
and the Mouse,' " recently wrote an
exhibitor to the exchange selling
that picture. "My patrons don't
like animal pictures."
AN APPRECIATION
Of Adolph Zukor Described as
"Zealot and Dreamer" by
Lord Beaverbrook
London— Lord Beaverbrook is not
only the owner of the London Ex-
press, but is heavily interested in
hlms He has on several occasions
denied the various reports as to a
combination with Adolph Zukor.
Ihe following, therefore, signed by
him and appearing in the Express in
a recent Sunday issue, is interestinsr
Says Lord Beaverbrook:
Ignorance is the author of inven-
tion, and invention is the mother of
deception.
Romancers have woven some rath-
tl "^^^i^ ^^^^y *^'^^ ""t of the fact
that I have for some time known Mr.
Adolph Zukor, and that my succes-
sors in Canada were carrying out
banking arrangements in that coun-
try for him. These materials were
sufficient for spinning fables about
my imaginary association with Mr
Zukor, and thus a "filmy" interest
has been imported into his arrival
in this country and my subsequent
meeting with him.
Adolph Zukor is a fascinating
enigma. He is only about forty-five
years of age, and is the leader of
the stupendous American movie
world. He has made a large fortune
out of films and his own brilliant
brain, having started life without
a penny and without a friend. He
began in the proverbial way by
sweeping out the office, but he was a
born showman from the days of the
"penny-in-the-slot" peepshow. which
was the true and only begetter of
the moving picture.
Zukor is a man of small stature,
and his face is seamed and pitted,
like Dr. Johnson's. He is a Russian
Jew, who speaks English with a
slight accent, but, unlike many of
his race, he does not speak French.
He is noticeably well-dressed, wears
a diamond ring, and his small feet
are covered by well-fitting boots.
He says that he plays golf, but I
should like to see him driving off
the tee before making myself per-
sonally responsible for this state-
ment.
His eyes, though interesting, be-
tray no cause for this little man's
greatness. He smiles with a large,
awkward mouth, a smile that does
not betray humor or emotion — just
a distortion of the mouth which is
meant to answer for a smile. The
face is Hebraic in cast, and his lan-
guage is tinged with Americanism.
So Adolph Zukor might impress the
casual acquaintance, to whom he
talks freely on any subject.
But as you study the face you dis-
cern in it the historical characteris-
tics of the Jew — the accumulated
wisdom of years, the suave civility,
the ingratiating desire to please,
blendid with the ironical contempt
of the race which knows that its
fundamental brain power is superior
to that of the Gentile.
If you try to arouse his enthus-
iasm by talking about the educa-
tional or propaganda possibilities of
the film, he displays absolute indif-
ference. If you talk to him about
the film as a news instrument he
looks bored.
If you speak to him of commerce
he appears to be a typical man of
business with the limited outlook o.f
the business world. He will discuss
the exchange rate with insight, but
without enthusiasm. He is bored
by talk about "uplift," or about the
ideals and responsibilities of film
production.
As soon as you speak to him about
the immeasurable potentialities of
the picture theatre his eyes begin to
glitter and glisten, and his twisted
smile becomes radiantly beautiful.
In a flash you realize that Zukor is
not the crude materialist that he ap-
pears to be. He possesses the ideals
of the showman, and the ideals of
the showman may be as lofty and
as exalted as the ideals of the school-
master. The whole man blazes up
into a furnace of excited intensity.
Instantly you have a flow of burn-
ing words like lava from a volcano.
His immobile face becomes vividly
mobile. His uninteresting conversa-
tion swells into stormy waves of pas-
sion. The feature film and its im-
mense possibilities transfigure his
whole being. The ordinary face be-
comes extraordinary. You see in
eyes, in voice, in gesture, the zealot,
the dreamer, the discoverer.
The man in a flash becomes flam-
ingly alive; a fascinating soul that
has been touched by the hand of
genius. That is Zukor.
First of the Pathe features to be
released in May is "Dollar for Dol-
lar," a Frank Keenan production.
speciXl pictures corp>j
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Thursday, April 29, 192!
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Exhibitors Organize
Chicago Meetings Crystallize With
Formation of Independent Ex-
hibitors of America.
{Staff Correspondence)
Chicago — Willard C. Patterson's
idea for the formation of an organ-
ization composed of independent
showmen has crystallized into a body
known as the Independent Exhibitors
of America.
The sessions of the exhibitors have
been brought to a close with Frank
Rembusch named as permanent
chairman of the organization. Rem-
busch will be in New York next
Wednesday to get under way a move
to ascertain just what the attitude
111' producing organizations is on the
iiwnership of theaters.
.'\fter Rembusch secures an angle
I'll just what the situation is a com-
mittee of ten exhibitors which was
apopinted here before the sessions
closed will go to New York- and dis-
cover definitely just how each large
producer - distributor organization
stands on the question of entering
the exhibiting field.
Finally after securing this infor-
mation the committee will go to
Cleveland in June where the conven-
ion of the Motion Picture Theater
Owners of America will be held and
pake an effort to combine the newly
■ormed Independent Exhibitors of
\merica with the theater owners' or-
ganization. The Motion Picture
Theaters Owners' organization is the
>ody that was formed by Sydney
-"ohen, president of the New York
^tate Exhibitors' League, and which
las allied with it the Miami Valley
-cagiie, the Northwest Exhibitors'
ircuit and a number of other promi-
lent state exhibitor organizations.
The deliberations and discussions
if the exhibitors reached the stage
'cfore final adjournment where
•"irst National, Selznick, Universal,
Robertson-Cole and Associated Ex-
libitors, Inc., pledged themselves to
vork with the Independent Exhibit-
rs of America in lining up exhibit-
{Continued on Page 2)
F. P. to Make "Declasse"
Famous Players announced last
'ght that Ethel Barrymore would
ppear in a screen version of her
'age success, "Declasse."
Da Maria Here
Da Maria, the Italian actress who
id some film work on the other
(le, IS now in this country. She
ill do film and legitimate stage
ork.
ou Will Be Interested Next Week
I the Letter in the Back of
fls Weekly. Advt.
"Yovi must be more than a butterfly to-night. You must make him tell
where the military plans are hidden." — Anita Stewart in the Louis B.
Mayer production, "The Yellow Typhoon," from Harold MacGrath's
novel — A First National attraction. — Advt.
2 Sennett Features
Secured by First National — Officials
Returned to Office — Direct-
ors Confirmed.
{Staff Correspondence)
Chicago — First National has signed
Mack Sennett for two big five-reel
comedies. This announcement re-
garding additional productions fol-
lows that of the Mayflower series of
pictures.
The officials of Associated First
National Pictures, Inc., were re-
elected at a business session here
and the directors of the new produc-
tion unit named in Atlantic City at
the convention held in January were
confirmed.
These directors are R. H. Lieber,
(Continued on Page 2)
Miller Through With Mayflower
It is understood that the Charles
Miller contract with Mayflower has
been abrogated. Miller made only
one production for Mayflower, "The
Law of the Yukon," which is to be
distributed through Realart.
Rork Tells Plans
Signs David Hartford and James
Young for Director's Series —
Roth Interested.
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Sam Rork of the
Katharine MacDonald company, be-
fore leaving for the east told of some
of his plans.
He has signed David Hartford and
James Young each to direct a series
of productions. Hartford is now-
making "Nomads of the North," a
James Oliver Curwood story, for
First National and Young is direct-
ing Katherine MacDonald in "The
Notorious Miss Lyle."
The new production company is
the one in which Eugene Roth of
San Francisco is interested. Rork
owns "A Parlor Match" and "The
Texas Steer," both Charies Hoyt
plays. It is said that First National
will distribute the productions.
Whatever You Do Don't Miss the
Letter in the Back of the
Book. Wid's Weekly. Advt,
■x??
New Petition
Bankruptcy Charges Filed Aga
United Pictures Production
Corporation.
Following closely on the heeli
the petition in bankruptcy
against United Picture Theaters
America, Inc., comes the same
tion against the United Picture ]
ductions Corp., the producing
which was allied with the thea
company.
The creditors and their claims
as follows: Roval Ribbon and (
bon Co., $5,890; Linnsmith Pt
$1,278, and Bernard Kowsinsky, $
Harry Zalkin, who was named
ceiver by the Federal Court whfl
similar action was brought aga
United Picture Theaters by Err
Horstmann some months ago,
been appointed receiver by J
Mayer for both the productions
theaters company in the present
tion.
A number of the creditors in
action against United Picture T
ters held a meeting in the offic
Percy L. Waters of Triangle yest
day. At that meeting a commi'
of four was appointed with Mr.
ers as chairman to consult with
receiver, Mr. Zalkin, on the
pany's affairs.
A meeting has been called for
end of the week at which time
hoped to have present all of
creditors.
Milton M. Goldsmith of U;
said yesterday that the action ag:
the productions company woul
contested bitterly and that the ci.
pany was in sound financial conditi
It will be recalled that United \
over the Triangle exchanges and '
angle films a short time ago and <
recently turned them back to
angle.
F. P. Preferred Drops
With the first activity since A-
20 in Famous Players preferred, t
issue dropped seven points yesi
day, closing at 84. The closing pt
on the last active day was 91. Y
terday'.s market was depressed i
prices in the entire list lost. ]
Mrs. Hilliker Leaves Chester
(St-en'al fo If^TD'S D/flLY) ;
Los .Angeles — Mrs. Katherine I
liker. who was responsible for !
humorous sub-titles in the Ches
scenics, has resigned as secretary i
director of the company. '
Mrs. Hilliker will leave as soon
several uncompleted productions,
assembled.
For snerial "TTE UP" work.
U!!e SOLOTkfON. he's wise.— Advt.
It
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Quotations
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o pfd 84 84 84
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Exhibitors Organize
{Continued from Page 1)
ors against the activities of produc-
ing companies who are encroaching
on the exliibiting field.
The committee named to gauge
the attitude of producing companies
on the theater owning question is
composed of H. C. Farlev, Alabama;
M. Van Praeg, Kansas; D. W. Cham-
berlain, Minnesota; Sig Samuels,
Georgia; Louis F. Blumenthal, New
York; L. T. Lester, South Carolina;
Carl Kettler, Florida; John Man-
heimer. New York; W. C. Patterson,
Georgia: A. F. Brentlinger. Indiana;
Harry W. Kress, Ohio; H. M. E.
Pasmezoglu, Missouri; C. E. White-
hurst, Maryland; M. A. Chovnski.
Illinois; Frank Rembusch, Indiana;
E. T. Peter, Texas, and L. E. Lund,
California.
DANNENBERG.
Kleine Making a Serial
Los Angeles — George Kleine has
enteted the serial field of produc-
tion. He is president of the Kosmik
Films, Inc., with John Larsen, vice-
oresident; L. C. Wheeler, treasurer,
and B. C. Hardcastle. secretary. The
first serial is "The Hope Diamond
Mystery," with Stuart Paton as di-
rector and Grace Darmond and Geo.
Cheesboro the stars.
L. C. Wheeler is connected with
the export firm of Bech, Van Siclen
& Co., who it is understood will have
the foreign riehts to the serial.
lomedies youVe sought
You have long asked for one brand when you have
sought excellence in scenics and travel pictures, ani-
mal and nature subjects, in educational reels generally.
You have not been surprised to find Chester- Outings,
Screenics and a dozen other important series seeking
release through this organization.
But you've wondered why some organization did not
establish the same standard in comedies, too, to round
out the short subject field. We've felt the need and
only have waited to supply our own exchange system.
I The time is here. We offer you now a two-reel com-
fi edy every week— the Chester and Torchy series, which
triumphed on pre-release showings, and two other
series that will score like successes.
Of course you'll seek quality in comedies, too, at one
of the twenty-two exchanges being opened by
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Thursday, April 29, 1920
Ship Film by Aeroplane
Casper, Wyoming — A spring bliz-
zard which tied up the railroad ser-
vice front Denver, Colo., to this city
made it necessary for W. R. Sample,
manager of the Iris, to charter an
aeroplane to secure a film from the
Goldwyn exchange in the former
town.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Richard C.
Fox has been appointed manager of
the local American exchange.
<&oId
ttures
Sir: -'^
"Harrison's Reports"
says:
"You can mark 'The
Strange Boarder' on your
book 100 per cent. Mr.
Rogers, as the innocent
farmer, is unexcelled. The
picture nails one from the
start."
2 Sennett Features
{Continued from Page 1)
H. O. Schwalbe, Nate H. Gordon,
J. Von Herberg, Jacob Fabian, Moe
Mark, J. B. Clark, Pittsburgh; E.
B. Johnson, J. H. Kunsky, J. J. Al-
len and Col. Fred Levy.
The directors for Associated First
National Theaters, Inc., were also
named. This list is practically iden-
tical with the directors of the thea-
ters company.
The New First National sub-fran-
chise plan was 'explained in detail to
the branch managers yesterday.
DANNENBERG.
(
Of all the characteristics
that mark the RITCHEY
poster, the quality of get-
ting satisfactory box-office
results is the one that ap-
peals most to the exhib-
itor.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
mW.IM >t..il.T . Pkra> CktlM SIM
Variety said
"The brightest spot of the whole enter-
tainment proved to be the first of the
Sewell Ford 'Torchy' stories, featuring
that able comedian, Johnny Hines."
Don't let these get away from you.
MASTER FILMS, INC.
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The Thriller
Louis B. Mayer
presents
ANITA STEWART
in
ii
Harold McGrath's
Greatest Adventure Story
"The Yellow Typhoon"
Directed by EDWARD JOSE |i
Screen version by Monte M. Katterjohn
It's a Clean Up! j
Tiursday, April 29, 1920 111/* \ DAIL^
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Crammed with smashing scenes
and intense dramatic action from
start to finish. Keeps them on
their toes — and Anita Stewart's
greatest picture.
The Next First National
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729 Seventh Ave^ New York City
Oh, You Lucky Box Offices!
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Putting It Over
Here is how a brother exhib-
itor put his shoio over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Philadelphia, Pa.— Two weeks prior
to the showing of Will Rogers in
"Water, Water, Everywhere," at the
V^ictoria, the exploitation campaign
was started.
A rain came conveniently and
banners bearing the title of the pro-
duction were set up in places of
prominence. Over 125,000 labels
bearing the same inscription were
used by a bottling concern by spe-
cial arrangement and pasted on all
vessels containing "soft stufif." In
the house, over 6,000 drinking cups
were thus inscribed, after which came
trailers at all of the Stanley houses,
of which chain the Victoria is one.
On the latter, Will Rogers was seen
surrounded by water, saying, "I re-
member the time it was considered
a disgrace for a man to get drunk.
Now it is considered an achieve-
ment."
Following that came 1,000 one-
sheet snipes and window cards, show-
ing Rogers sticking out of a bottle.
There were 25,000 cut-out novelties
distributed among guests and pat-
rons of dining rooms and cabarets
and five-foot soda water glasses as
well as sets of mounted photographs
used in lobby displays. After that
came window displays throughout
the central section of the city. Sym-
pathetic saloon keepers permitted
their windows to be decorated with
cut-outs showing Rogers sticking
out of a whiskey bottle remarking,
"How times have changed, etc."
One of the most unusual features
of the campaigns was the display in
the window of a clothing merchant,
displaying the making of the produc-
tion in all stages. Just before the
showing, a sandwich man carried a
cut-out representing a champagne
bottle and with this parting shot, the
big exploitation campaign came to an
end. The elaborate and lavish push
given the offering resulted in a suc-
cessful run.
Services Held for Clarine Seymour
Funeral services for Clarine Sey-
mour were held yesterday morning
from the home of the actress' par-
ents in New Rochelle. The entire
Griffith staff from the Mamaroneci<
studios attended the services.
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The Ninth Commandment
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Starring
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a star with a pleasing
personality,
a star the public is look-
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a star which means
money to the exhib-
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Also
Madame BRUZOVNA
Directed by
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Iluts and Flashes
Ijarney Sherry, who is appear-
ider the Marshall Ncilan ban-
las been loaned to Lew Cody
current production.
fie Right to Love" is the title
ie second George Fitzmaurice
l:tion for Paramount.
(ry Poppe has resigned as pub-
j!and advertising manager for A.
jscher Features, Inc., and has
i' turned to writing original sto-
iir the screen.
l^idon Lewis heads the cast of
iSilent Barrier," the first of the
a Tracy novels to be filmed by
riar.
Jeilan Gets Paper Cutter
[/lywood — Marshall Neilan re-
el a gold paper cutter on his 29th
hiy. Agnes Ayres made the
letation speech.
Brston Has Lincoln Picture
OS Burston has a five reel pro-
ii ready for release called "The
rof Lincoln." Francis Ford is
I the title role.
«[ Johnston Better
'i'am A. Johnston, president and
wof Motion Picture News, un-
/it an operation for appendi-
l;t week and is now recovering
adly it is expected he will be
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Chadwick Forming New Company
Isaac E. Chadwick has in forma-
tion a new company to be called the
Chadwick Pictures Corp.
This company will exploit a series
of 11 Briggs comedies formerly dis-
tributed tiirough Famous Players
which were sold to Chadwick for the
world through Nat Levine, who act-
ed for Briggs Pictures, Inc.
In addition, Chadwick will handle
additional independent productions.
"Great Reward" Ready
Louis Burston's newest serial is
"The Great Reward" in which Fran-
cis Ford plays the stellar role. It
is to be released shortly.
Sued for Running Sunday Show
Findlay, O. — Managers of the four
houses here have been arraigned for
showing pictures on Sunday before
Mayor Mitchell, who ordered that
they refrain from doing so on the
following Sabbath. A resolution
commending the mayor's attitude
was adopted by the Ministerial Asso-
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When T. H. made
"MADAME SPHINX"
with
ALMA REUBENS
WHO WAS THE
LEADING MAN?
Wallace
Mac Donald
Watch This Space Every Day!
New Theaters
San Francisco, Cal. — O. D. Bald-
win. $85,000. 1,800.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Pasadena
Amusement Co. to build Raymond.
$150,000.
Belle Vernon, Pa. — Thomas Bello,
owner Bijou, about $43,000. To open
in August.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Associated Thea-
ters to build on newly acquired site.
Kensington, Pa. — Nixon-Nirdlinger
interests to build Penn Treaty.
F. P. Ball Last Night
At the hour of going to press the
ball of the employes of the Famous
Players eastern studios was under
way at the Commodore.
Elsie Ferguson lead the grand
march while General Townshend of
the British Army was one of the
guests of honor.
14
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De Mille Film a Reissue
Famous Players will reissue Cecil
De Mille's "Old Wives for New."
Another Blow for Solomon
Julian "King" Solomon, who lost
his father a short time ago, was called
to Philadelphia last night to attend
the funeral of Leonard Stephenson,
his father-in-law, who died suddenly
on Wednesday night.
Dominion Film Co. Inc.
controlling productions of '
RALPH CONNOR STORIES
THE SKY PILOT
story of the foothills
"BLACK ROCK"
story of the Selkirks
THE MAN FROM
GLENGARRY
Logging story of the Ottawa
THE FOREIGNER
Drama of Immigration
CORPORAL CAMERON THE PROSPECTOR
story of the Royal Mounted story of Crow's Nest Pass
AND SIX OTHERS
NOTE. — All of these productions will be made on
their authentic locations. Herds of Buffalo — Cattle
Stampedes — Wolves — Bear — Caribou and other
massed animals will be used in each story as described
by the author.
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SESSION OVER
r.t National Meeting Over— Sub-Fran-
chise Plan Ready— Many
Leave For Home
oilbye Chicago!
hi' either said it last night or
i^lvill today. "They" are the
njirs of First National who have
; pmpleted the most successful
meeting in the his-
tory of the organi-
zation.
The subfranchise
plan worked out in
detail over a period
of months has prac-
tically been per-
fected. There are
still innumerable
details to be ironed
-jut as rapidly as possible — and
1 je sub-franchise plan will be on
aijblast all over this country,
.lady several sub-franchises
■e een disposed of, one of these,
Wly the first, to Chas. E. White-
sjof Baltimore, as part of the
iliigton Franchise District. Sig-
"1-. of Atlanta, will in all like-
cure the subfranchise in his
he are only two of the many
■ ave been practically closed.
fSJof the branch managers are
in their statement that
within thirty days
they will have their
complete quota
sold. Their enthus-
iasm and optimism
are contagious.
First National
elected officers as
follows:
President — Rob-
ert Lieber, Indian-
'*■ Pi-esident— Sam Katz, Chi-
specials and it would not be sur-
prising to find First National releas-
ing Carter de Haven in "Twin Beds,"
as well as sever-
al other specials
which will probab-
y be announced
later.
What Happened
Here
They have been
going at a whirl
H. scHWAT.BE ^ind rate. "The
Philadelphia Windy City" has
lived up to its name. Between the
P
exhibitors in convention and the
First National gathering there was
more real action to the minute than
at any convention in the history of
the industry. And never at any
convention hitherto held has there
been so many important exhibitors
gathered as assembled here.
The usual diversions which in the
past have monopolized time at ex-
hibitors' gatherings were practically
dispensed with. The boys who ex-
pected to while many hours away
with the galloping dominoes and the
hope for an ace in the hole found
little time for such diversions.
And as for the First National
executives, they were closeted in
their special suite, not only all day,
but in several instances all night.
-scary and Treasurer— H. 0.
"'j^e, Philadelphia.
Oil of Directors— J. B. Clark,
D ce Johnson. J. G. Von Her-
ein Katz, Robert Lieber, H.
ilbe and Nathan Gordon.
'■: National announced the se-
"'■of Mayflower productions, as
two Mack Sennet five reel
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Mind." Mr. Whitman Bennett Vouches for the Story.
They had their meals served right
in the suite and sandwiches and cof-
fee were the chief items of their
menu. But they all seemed to en-
joy this. They didn't kick.
Last night they
worked practically
all night, to be able
to leave at noon for
New York.
And this should
prove a worthy ex-
ample of being fol-
lowed at future
TOM MOORE gatherings of film
Washington, D. c. ^gn. There has
been entirely too much time wasted
in previous conventions when film
folk gathered. This may have been
well enough in the past, but today
the film industry is important and
big enough to demand business at-
tention and to receive it. And this
convention here proved that real bus-
iness could be transacted without
difficulty even under the stress and
pressure such as has been in evi-
dence since last Monday at the Con-
gress Hotel.
See what happened. In the neigh-
borhood of 200 of the most import-
ant exhibitors in
the country met in
response to a call
issued by the man-
ager of a theatre in
Atlanta, Ga. Why
they answered the
call would be diffi-
cult to explain, but
they did. When
Willard C. Patter-
son issued his first clarion call, few
believed that many would answer
it. But in response to the campaign
he waged and in response to the ar-
guments he advanced, almost 600
theatre owners, representing between
4,000 and 5.000 theatres commun-
icated with Patterson, and of these
600 about one third actually arrived
in Chicago to take up with him what
he considered and what they agreed
was one of the most important prob-
lems facing the industry: Whether
or not picture producers owning
theatres should be encouraged in
(Continued on page 3)
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The Spirit of Chicago
The film industry made history in Chicago.
And the entire industry should thank those exhibitors
as well as executives of First National for the business like
spirit which has pervaded the entire operation of the two
conventions which met and transacted business here. Indeed,
already an appreciation of that spirit has appeared: the ex-
pression voiced by Fred C. Quimby, general manager of the
Associated Exhibitors' Inc., appearing in this publication yes-
terday. This spirit of good will as evidenced by the new ex-
hibitor's organization will doubtless find an echo in many fu-
ture gatherings of the trade, and in time to come this spirit
should pervade practically throughout the industry.
The finest development — the finest achievement of these
two meetings was the splendid business like tone which was
always present. There were innumerable meetings, and none
of them lagged. There were innumerable discussions but there
was practically no fooling around. It was a real business
session.
This spirit is bound to be reflected in future gatherings of
/ilm folk. This industry is too big — too important — to war-
rant the various diversions, the "parties" and the games of
chance which have hitherto been the dominating feature of
most conventions.
In the early days of the film industry, the happy-go-lucky
spirit was all right. In view of the methods of the business it
was not surprising. But those days have gone and they will
never return. The day of the old store show has passed into
memory. And instead of the converted butcher shop with its
smelly atmosphere — its low ceiling — there are today scattered
throughout the country several hundred palatial theatres which
are furnishing their respective communities with the very
highest type of entertainment possible. And more like them
are going up every day.
This is a business to be proud of.
The spirit of Chicago is the spirit that should dominate
this industry.
The days of the sharp shooter are over. The days of the
clever manipulator are gone. The days of the man who doesn't
shoot straight, true and clean are numbered. The men who
can't or who won't play square will have very little opportunity
in this business from now on. There is no room for them.
The spirit of independence — the Chicago spirit — as evi-
denced by exhibitors here this week is the spirit that will make
this industry what it should be. There can be no other spirit
— there must be none.
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f SSION OVER
jJinued from page 1)
There were
many who believed
— many who still
believe — tJiut Pat-
terson's call was
just a cover iivicicr
which First Na-
tional could and
did represent their
subfranchise plan.
To those who had
lief the two days' develope-
sjshould have satisfied them
Itterson had no irons in the
, as he put it, "no personal
to gratify, no personal am-
i^to satisfy." On the conven-
fi|ir he made it very plain that
i{)iust one idea in his mind and
!:^could pick flav/s or find fault
i that he was satisfied to hear
i; lORDON
^ston
t^ 48 hours deliberation the
ig came to an end with two
rtnt determinations reachsd:
■T send a delegation ropi'esent-
ing this gathering
and known as the
Independent Ex-
hibitors of Ameri-
ca to the Cleveland
convention early in
June for the pur-
pose of solidifying
exhibitor interests.
2 — To send this
committee to New
1| place on record executives
tip producing corporations
io now and have been en-
i t buying, leasing or renting
theatre properties throughout the
country.
Frank J. Rembusch, of the Rem-
busch chain of theatres, Indiana,
chosen as temporary, and later as
permanent chairman, will visit New
York next week to make the ne-
cessary arrangements for the com-
mittee and for the executives of the
producing and distributing com-
panies to get together at some date
prior to the Cleve-
land convention,
when these dis-
tributing producers
will be placed on
record as to their
future intentions so
that the Independ-
ent Exhibitors of
A. H. BLANK America may be
Des Moines able to determine
what their actions are to be with
regard to these factors.
There can be no question but that
every exhibitor here was unanimous
in the belief that the producers and
distributing companies cannot and
should not be in the exhibiting end
of the business.
There were a number of fiery
statements made during the two
days' session. Among these were:
(Continued on page 6)
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Miss Stewart's new picture, "Har-
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ris story, which is now being filmed
under Bertram Bracken's direction.
Harry J. Revier, who will direct
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National Film Corporation of Amer-
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Roy Somerville, who is slated to
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1 SESSION OVER:
(Continued from page 3)
W. p. DEWEES
Vancouver, B. C.
An appeal by C. H. Hackvvorth,
Huntsville, Ala., which brought the
hitherto evaded question of finances.
"I have seven theatres and I pledge
$100 for each of
those theatres,"
said Chairman
Rembusch. "I am
in the fight." The
next subscription
cr.me in the form
of a check for
$1,000 from the
Maryland delega-
tion, and subscrip-
tions climbed until they reached
$4,700.
The first speaker at the afternoon
session was J. D. Williams, of First
National. "You have the power to
make us do just what you want us
to do," he ^aid. "You should stick
together and co-operate iri every
way. Then stick with the independ-
ent producer. I would rather run
the poorest star in the world in my
house, if I were an exhibitor, than
play the biggest star from a com-
pany that was likely to become my
competitor."
"I am not a pic-
ture maker," de-
clared Louis J.
Selznick, the next
speaker. "I em-
ploy people who
know how to make
pictures to make
them for me, but
Frank Ferraiulini J flnd it a financial
Richmond, va. success — in fact, I
expect to make about $2,000,000 this
year. I am not going into the ex-
hibiting business. I stand ready to
^ take my organization, which I own
100 per cent, and contract with you
to deliver pictures to you 25 years
hence. If I should die tomorrow, I
have three sons who will carry on
my business as I would have it done.
I stand ready to turn over Selznick..
Select and Republic to you — not be-
cause I love you, but because I think
it is good business."
H. Webster Smith, attorney rep-
resentins- the Whitehurst interests
in Baltimore, made
the first suggestion
"that an organiza-
tion be created and
incoi-porated, in-
cluding the inde-
pendent exhibitors
of the United
States. After this
MAX spiEUEi^ organization is per-
New York fected legally and
sound in every way, a form of
agreement shall be submitted to the
various film companies in which they
agree not to sell their film to any
producing company buying theatres
and becoming exhibitors, and further-
more, no film company signing the
agreement can buy a theatre and be-
come an "exhibitor."
"How can we know that the film
(Continued on page 7)
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ESSION OVER
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Page 7
ijnies are not using dummy ax-
tls?" demanded someone.
S man is going to perjure hini-
id we can prove that the pro-
[1 company is behind a theatre
B!^:^5;~^ if such is the case,"
was the reply.
\ As a parting
|\ shot befoi'e the ad-
I journment the first
1/ day the chairman
made a few re-
marks which hit
the discordant ele-
ment a severe jolt.
"Let exhibitor stop
^ exhibitor," he said. "We
•omplish nothing until we have
1 to join hands and fight to-
1 KI'NSKY
rlroit
t
h exhibitors known as the Com-
of Ten will be
Z. Farley, Empire Theatre,
J)mery, Ala.; M. Van Praag,
1^1 Garden, Kansas City, Kan.;
Chamberlain, American
ment Co., 527 First Ave.,
polls, Minn.; Sig Samuels,
kon Theatre, Atlanta, Ga.;
fcF. Blumenthal, 1600 Broad
ew York City, New York; L
T. Lester, Rivoli
Theatre, Columbia,
S. C; Carl Kettler,
West Palm Beach,
Fla.; John Man-
heimer, Attorney at
Law, 215 Montague
St., Brooklyn, N.
Y.; W. C. Patter-
son, Criterion The-
Mri-ncisco atre, Atlanta, Ga.;
'.lirentlinger, Bankers & Merch-
. 'leatres Co., Fort Wayne, Ind.;
rW. Kress, Piqua Amusement
-qua, Ohio; H. M. E. Pasme-
u!_302 Chestnut St., St. Louis,
; ''. E. Whitehurst, Baltimore,
; . A. Choynski, Allied Amuse-
t Association, 1318 Consumers
?. phicago. 111.; F. Rembusch, 40
J it., Indianapolis, Ind.; E, T.
irBox 212, Dallas, Texas, and
Tice E. Lund, 1125 Broadway,
l£rl, Cal.
richer interesting talk at the
e ion was the argument
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New York representative:
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Calgary, Alta., Apl. 16 — 20
ERNEST SHIPMAN,
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6 West 48th Street, New York.
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the way of incident, the picture has been given such
careful production and the titles are so original that
this picture is sure to meet with a good reception. . . .
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{Continued from page 7)
furnished by John
Emerson in behalf
of writers for the
screen. Mr. Emer-
son, who is con-
nected with the
Constance T al -
m a d g e organiza-
tion, said:
LOUIS B. MAYER "If the rumor
Boston thfit ^ certain pro-
ducing company is trying to get a
monopoly on the legitimate houses
as well as the motion picture the-
atres proves true, it would be a fatal
blow to independent producers, to
actors, and to dramatic authors.
Having a monopoly of the theatres,
the company could absolutely con-
trol the rights of any play produced
on the stage. By discriminating
against managers who refuse to give
up the picture rights to a play, they
could effectually keep them fi'om ob-
taining any bookings, and ultimately
forcing them into giving their own
concern the picture
rights.
"Such discrimin-
j ation would natnr-
I ally effect the ac-
tors, and the play-
ers — represented
by the Actors'
Equitv association
COL. FRED LEVi_^vill' stand very
Louisville strongly against
the movement on the part of any-
body attempting to obtain a monopo-
ly. The dramatic authors of the
country are already organizing to
lend their united opposition to any
monopolized control in the theatres.
"I feel that the combined forces
of these two organizations, aided by
the moral support of the independent
managers, could do a great deal to-
ward preventing any monopoly."
Coast Brevities
Hollywood— "The Mischief Man,"
Lew Cody's latest starring vehicle
now in course of production, is an
original story by H. Tipton Steck.
Cody's next story is also an original
of Steck 's and will be produced en-
tirely in New York City. Steck and
Cody plan to leave about May 5.
The film of "Held in Trust," May
Allison's new screen classic picture,
was started this week at the Metro
Studio. John E. Ince is directing.
George Kibbe Turner is the author.
Sarah Y. Mason wrote the scenario.
Farrell Foss is Miss Allison's lead-
ing man and Walter Long has an
important part.
— 0 —
Helen Ferguson has been engaged
to support Mitchell Lewis in "The
Mutiny," the second Jack London
story to be filmed by Metro for C.
E. ShurtlefF, Inc.
The cast for King Vidor's forth-
coming production, "The Jackknife
Man," from Ellis Parker Butler's
novel, includes Florence Vidor,
Charles Arling, Fred Turner, Willis
Marks, Harry Todd, James Corri-
gan, Lillian Leighton, Bobby Kelso
and Claire McDowell.
ViasOeL Esc Ss
Some of the Girls
Just a moment"'
UP IN
MARY'S ATTIC
With Eva Novak, Harry Gribbon and an All-Star Cast
Will Be Ready Soon
it is being prepared for the trade by EFmer J. Mc-
Govern, who edited "Mickey", and who says it is the
Most Sensational Feature
he ever had anything to do with
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VOL. XII No. 30
Friday, April 30, 1920
Price 5 C«
After Film Clubsl .
M. P. E. A. Inc. Seeking Informa-
tion for Dept. of Justice— Inves-
tigation Hinted at.
(Spfcial to WW'S DAILY)
Indianapolis— The Motion Picture
Exhibitors of America, Inc., has
been asked by the Department of
Justice at Washington to secure
whatever information can be col-
lected on the operations of F. I. L. M.
Clubs and Exchange Managers' As-
sociations in various sections of the
coimtry. League officials state the
Department of Justice has informa-
tion which may involve a possible
violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust
The evidence desired is in the form
of original letters or certified copies
of letters sent to exhibitors by man-
agers requiring them to appear be-
fore a film club, affidavits of conver-
sation or threats by salesmen or
managers of film companies to cut
off service unless the rules and reg-
ulation of film clubs are complied
with by the exhibitors.
Information is being sought with
reference to these acts:
1 — Film managers have called ex-
hibitors before their board. They
bave insisted tinon settlmf? differences
between individual exhibitors and in-
dividual film comnanies, with th<*
fltm managers acting as judge and
jury-
2_Fi1rn salesmen and managers
have threatened to cut off services
unless rules and regulations of the
Film Clubs are followed. Where C
O. D. shipments were refused by an
exhibitor*, the balance of the film
comnanies have acreed to not ship
service to the exhibitor.
3— Cash bonds in the way of ad-
vance deposits are demanded and in
tpanv cases not returned to the ex-
hibitor.
4 — Film Clubs in one citv are al-
lied with Film Clubs in other cttie*
and blacklist exhibitors unless rules
and reerulations of the Film Clubs
are followed.
5 — At weekly rneetings. these man-
agers compare prices paid by exhibit-
ors for film ser\'ice and by exchange
of information, film prices have been
advanced over 100 per cent during
the last year.
Callaghan Gets Washburn?
A. J. Callaghan. head of the com-
panv bearinsr his name, is reported
as having signed Bryant Washburn.
Callasrhan is producing the new Bes-
sie Love productions.
Burke Renews With Famous
BilHe Burke has renewed her con-
tract with Famous Players. Her
new series of productions starts
shortly.
Convention Ove:
Practically All Business Closei
Chicago — Talk of More Pro
ductions.
(Staff Correspondenet)
Cliicago — The First National
vention closed yesterday with ]
tically all of the business outline*
the franchise holders transacted.
All of Wednesday was takei
with a detailed explanation of
the new sub-franchising plan wil
come operative.
John Emerson, who with i
Loos is connected with the Consi
Talmadge productions, spoke O!
possibility of a motion picture
nopoly of the legitimate stage.
Emerson said that a union of
wrights could break such a moni
in two months, if it became n
sarv.
Although there is no official
firmation, there is considerable
here that First National will di
ute the Dorothy Phillips-Allan
ubar productions to be made b;
hert Kaufman. A deal is under
to be under way whereby Firsi
tional will acquire "Twin Beds"
Carter De Haven, but this ha
been closed as yet.
He wanted to tell her that he loved her, but he could not overcome the
suspicion that she was "The Yellow Typhoon" — Anita Stewart in Har-
old MacGrath's "The Yellow Typhoon," a Louis B. Mayer-made, First
National attraction. — Advt. '■
Ballin in New Unit
Plans Four Productions a Year —
Will FUm Abdullah Works.
Hugo Ballin, formerly art director
for Goldwyn, has plans under way
for the formation of his own produ-
cing company. Mr. Ballin will make
four productions a year with present
indications pointing to two of these
to be made in the East and two in
the West.
The works of Achmed Abdullah,
author of "The Honorable Gentle-
men" and others, are held by Ballin
for a period of 15 months. It is this
author's work that will be filmed
first.
The pictures will be called Hugo
Ballin Productions and will be di-
rected by Mr. Ballin, who plans to
introduce a novel method of light-
ing in his new work.
French Ban Films?
"Times" Cable Interpreted as Re-
striction on Raw Stock Only.
The New York Times yesterday
published a special cable from a cor-
respondent in Paris with a complete
list of the commodities barred by the
P'rench Government. In that list
were mentioned "cinematograph"
films.
An effort was made to secure more
definite information as to what the
terms "cinematograph films" cover-
(Continued on Page t)
Black Denies Zukor Rumc
There was considerable intere
tached to the report circulated
that Alfred S. Black, head c
Black Circuit of New England
ters, had disposed of his holdii
Adolph Zukor. Black, howevei
a wire here denving the report.
DANNENB
Zukor Returns
Adolph Zukor returned yesterday
from his trip through the Middle
West.
Laemmle Leaves for East
Los Angeles — Carl Laemmle left
for New York yesterday.
More Meetings on United Situation
Harry Zalkin, receiver for United
Picture Theaters of America, Inc.,
and United Picture Productions Corp.
stated yesterday that there w-ere sev-
eral meetings during the day with
the lawyers of the creditors looking
for a possible settlement in the af-
fairs of the companies.
Schulberg Presid
Succeeds Fineman as Head <
tractions Distributing Cor
B. P. Schulberg has acquired
terest in and has been elected
dent of Attractions Distri
Corp. which releases the Ka'
MacDonald productions tl
First National.
B. P. Fineman. who has bees
ident of Attractions since its
tion a year ago, becomes vie*
dent and will remain in Los /
to co-operate with Sam E.
president of the Katherine M;
aid Pictures Corp. on the prod
of this star and others whom
tions plans soon to announce.
Schulberg's headquarters \
in New York, and he will m(
offices of Attractions _ Distr
to those he occupies in the
acre Bldg. ^
Prompt Printini? Service
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— i
jMi
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pyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
). Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
w York, N. Y , by WID'S FILMS and
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I Editor ; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
liness Manager.
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'.be post office at New York, N. Y., under
act of March 3, 1879.
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wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
hicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels.
Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
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nous Players .. 69 75% 70^
0 pfd 83 85^ 85^
dwyn 23V$ 23j4 23>/J
w's, Inc 29J4 31 293/J
»ngle 7-16 yi H
t. Pict. Prod.. 2% 2j^ 2K
rid Film % % %
2nd pfd yi H Vs
Fairbanks Injured
ccordirig to coast wires, Douglas
banks was rather badly shaken
Dn Wednesday when a landslide
;h furnishes one of the thrills in
e Mollycoddle" slid prematurely,
lirbanks will be out of harness
about two weeks, it is expected.
Ferret on La France
jbnce Perret, who was due in
' York last week, missed his boat
will return on the La France.
:turc8
Si
Oold,
Co
Sir:
The N. Y. Telegram
says:
" and the second of
the Booth Tarkinglon
'Edgar' stories entitled
•Edgar's Hamlet,' which
incidentally is chock full
of humor from beginning
to end."
French Ban Films?
{Continued from Page 1)
ed, but at the offices of the French
High Commission and the French-
American Chamber of Commerce it
was stated that nothing was known
with the exception of what the
"1 imes" had published.
It seemed to be the opinion in ex-
porting circles yesterday that the em-
bargo did not include film in general
but merely raw stock.
Sydney Garrett of J. Frank Brock-
liss pointed out that the restrictions
enforced in England at one time,
which were generally credited as ap-
plying to films, were not meant in
that way.
Ben Blumenthal of Export and Im-
port stated that he didn't think the
embargo could apply to general film
imports, and said that if it should
be the case, France would find itself
short of films, since it did not man-
ufacture enough to supply its needs.
Kaufman Has New Star
Albert Kaufman may be expected
to announce the name of a new star
very shortly and two new directors
one to direct the new acquisition and
the other to direct Agnes Ayres.
Anthony Paul "Tony" Kelly will
write a story for Kaufman's use.
MOVED
Office to our Laboratory
at 413 W. 41st St.
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Lasky Going Abroad
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Players
will sail for Europe shortly to get
under way the production plan'; n'lt-
lined for the Famous Players-British
Producers, Ltd.
Before going, however. Lasky will
discuss with Cecil De Mille produc-
tion plans for the future. De Mille
wlil arrive here about May 5 for that
purpose.
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Animated Papers
May Be Scheme of British Publish-
ers in Film Industry, Thinks
English Editor.
{Special to IFID'S DAILY)
London, Eng. — Low Warren, ed-
itor of the Fihii Renter and Moving
Picture News, points out the possible
interest in the lilni business of such
men as Lord Beaverbrook and Sir
Edward Huhon.
Warren's article is captioned "Will
the kinenia displace the press?" and
goes on to say:
"Members of the kinematograph
trade are asking themselves what the
sudden interest that newspaper kings
have begun to take in the doings of
filmland is likely to mean. Does it
presage increased activity on the part
of the press of the country in what
to most of the great organs of public
opinion lias been largely an unex-
plored field, or does the entry on the
commercial side of the business of
such men as Lord Beaverbrook and
Sir Edward Hulton, with the im-
mensely powerful press which they
control, indicate that in the near fu-
ture we may witness a battle royal
for supremacy between the two in
a branch of the trade that has by no
means received the attention in the
past that was its due? One thing is
quite certain. Neither of these gen-
tlemen has acquired an interest in
the film business merely for the sake
of being able to say that they have
a finger in the pie; nor have they in-
vested largely in the trade for the
benefit of their health.
"There must a dominating purpose
at the back of the minds of both
Lord Beaverbrook and Sir Edward
Hulton, and unless we are much mis-
taken neither gentleman is interested
in the making of pictures as such, but
rather they see in the control of the
topical film a means to an end. It
will be noted that the Manchester
newspaper proprietor, who was the
first to enter the field, and the pro-
prietor of the 'Daily Express,' have
both concentrated upon the news pic-
ture, and in view of their peculiar con-
nections with the newspaper world
this is not surprising, for both have
a keen appreciation of the value of
the topical illustration.
"That being so, it was only to be
expected that at the outset, at least,
they would confine their attentions
largely, if not entirely, to a sphere
of activity in which they know their
way about as thoroughly v as any
newspaper men in this country.
Whether they will be content merely
to develop a side of the business that
lends itself peculiarly to their own
particular requirements, or whether
they will ultimately go further afield.
remains to be seen.
"For the moment we are inclined
to think that the motive that impels
Sir Edward Hulton and Lord Beaver-
brook is much the same. Both real-
ize the increasing importance whicii
the topical picture is destined to play
in the history of this country. They
realize that the power of the press
as an instrument of propaganda in
actively influencing the minds of the
proletariat is on the wane. They
recognize that the power of the pic-
ture for the same purpose is rapidly
increasing, and with prescience born
of imagination they foresee in the
topical film a means of strengthen-
ing and increasing the influence they
now wield through the printed word.
Sir Edward Hulton is behind the
Topical Budget,' Lord Beaverbrook
may shape the destinies of the 'Pathe
Gazette,' and these two moving pic-
ture records of the world's activities
are seen by the great majority of
kinema-goers throughout this coun-
try.
"It is not difficult to realize what
an immensely powerful weapon for
reaching the great mass of the peo-
ple is thus placed in their hands.
We do not suggest that the topical
picture will in future be used to in-
fluence public opinion, though it cer-
tainly would not be a difficult matter
to turn the filmed record of daily
events to the achievement of that
end, by a judicious use of the subtle
art of suggestion or suppression.
"At the moment the combination
of the moving picture camera with
the plant which produces our public
prints may be merely a piece of
clever and astute commercialism, in-
tended to add to the effectiveness and
completeness of existing newspaper
organizations. But the fact remains
that there is an obvious danger from
at least one point of view in this
amalgamation of two such powerful
forces.
"Press and pictures between them
to-day wield a greater influence for
(Continued on Page 6)
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Twelve Selznick Films Under Way
Eight Selznick productions have
been started simultaneously this
week, and four are nearing comple-
tion.
Larry Trimble is directing Olive
Thomas in "Jenny," Elaine Hammer-
stein is at work on "The Point of
View," under F. Alan Crossland's
direction, George Archainbaud is
having scenes shot for "Marooned
Hearts," with Zena Keefe and Con-
way Tearle, while Ralph Ince is
working on "The Man of Iron at
Fort Lee."
Owen Moore's latest picture is
"Stop That Man," directed by Frank
C. Grifhn, and "The Wilderness
Fear," directed by Burton George,
is a special which is under way, five
Kaufman editorials rounding out the
dozen.
Buxbaum Makes New Record
Harry H. Buxbaum, local manaf.
for Famous Players, established
jiew record for his exchange for I
week ending Saturday. ii
To Continue Two Serial Policj'
The policy of two serials at I
same time, inaugurated by Pa)
when "Bound and Gagged" and "1
Black Secret" were let out simuiti
cously, will be continued indi '
nitely.
Albert Payson Terhune's "The
Fighter" has been bought by Myron
Selznick. Robert Ellis will direct it.
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FILMDOM ■ ■ ■BUf '▼'■^
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AUTHORITY
. XII N*. 30 Fri. April 30. 1920 PriceS C«b
pyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
:. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44tb St.,
w York, N. Y , by WID'S FILMS and
LM FOLKS, INC.
C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
r; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
Editor ; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
liness Manager.
tered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
:be post office at New York, N. Y., under
act of March 3, 1879.
ms (Postage free) United States, Outside
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00.
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Iress all communications to WID'S
DAILY. 71-73 West 44th St.. New
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ielephone: Vanderbilt, 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood. California
torial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
hicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels.
Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Askrd. Sale.
nous Players .. 69 75^ 70^
t> pfd 83 85^ SSyi
idwyn 23^ 23j^ 23}/$
Iw's, Inc 29}^ 31 29^4
angle 7-16 Vi Y^
t. Pict. Prod.. 214 2^ IVz
rid Film J4 J4 '4
2nd pfd Vi 5^ H
Fairbanks Injured
ccording to coast wires, Douglas
banks was rather badly shaken
on Wednesday when a landslide
:h furnishes one of the thrills in
e Mollycoddle" slid prematurely.
lirbanks will be out of harness
about two weeks, it is expected.
Ferret on La France
;dnce Perret, who was due in
' York last week, missed his boat
will return on the La France.
Co
;1urc»
Sir:
The N. Y. Telegram
says:
" and the second of
the Booth Tarkington
'Edgar' stories entitled
'Edgar's Hamlet,' which
incidentally is chock full
of humor from beginning
to end."
French Ban Films?
(Continued, from Page 1)
ed, but at the offices of the French
High Commission and the French-
American Chamber of Commerce it
was stated that nothing was known
with the exception of what the
"Times" had published.
It seemed to be the opinion in ex-
porting circles yesterday that the em-
bargo did not include film in general
but merely raw stock.
Sydney Garrett of J. Frank Brock-
liss pointed out that the restrictions
enforced in England at one time,
which were generally credited as ap-
plying to films, were not meant in
that way.
Ben Blumenthal of Export and Im-
port stated that he didn't think the
embargo could apply to general film
imports, and said that if it should
be the case, France would find itself
short of films, since it did not man-
ufacture enough to supply its needs.
Kaufman Has New Star
Albert Kaufman may be expected
to announce the name of a new star
very shortly and two new directors
one to direct the new acquisition and
the other to direct Agnes Ayres.
Anthony Paul "Tony" Kelly will
write a story for Kaufman's use.
MOVED
Office to our Laboratory
at 413 W. 41st St.
ERNEST STERN
(The Titleman)
Phone Longacre 523
"The Aristocrat
of Title Makers '
Lasky Going Abroad
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Players
will sail for Europe shortly to get
under way the production plai'"? o'lt-
lined for the Famous Players-British
Producers, Ltd.
Before going, however. Lasky will
discuss with Cecil De Mille produc-
tion plans for the future. De Mille
wlil arrive here about May 5 for that
purpose.
PROTiECTION
The fundamental principle back of every successful business
enterprise is insurance. Corporations owe it to their stock-
holders. Partners owe it to each other. You as an individual
owe it to yourself. Do not allow yourself to be lulled into false
security. You NEED insurance.
REUREN <?XMUELS
^XAL 4IN^ ERVICE
Jnyurance
m Phone John
SO Maiden Lane
54a S • S426 • 9*27 - 9428
Samuek
•*^
The successful exhibitor
is the one who uses the
best posters the greatest
number of times. In other
words, the most prosper-
ous exhibitors are the ones
who use the largest num-
ber of RITCHEY posters!
RITCHEV
LITHO. CORP.
iMW.Sltt SL.N.Y . Phone Ckelte* 83U
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Eice^ng
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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
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cinematographic film.
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of i
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Friday, April 30, 1920
jMi
DAIUV
Animated Papers
May Be Scheme of British Publish-
ers in Film Industry, Thinks
English Editor.
B {Special to If ID'S DAILY)
London, Eng.— Low Warren, ed-
itor of the Film Renter and Moving
Picture News, points out the possible
' interest in the film business of such
men as Lord Beaverbrook and Sir
Edward Hulton.
Warren's article is captioned Will
I the kincma displace the press?" and
goes on to say:
' "Members of the kinematograph
trade are asking themselves what the
sudden interest that newspaper kings
have begun to take in the doings of
filmland is likely to mean. Does it
presage increased activity on the part
of the press of the country in what
to most of the great organs of public
opinion has been largely an unex-
plored field, or does the entry on the
commercial side of the business of
such men as Lord Beaverbrook and
Sir Edward Hulton, with the im-
mensely powerful press which they
control, indicate that in the near fu-
ture we may witness a battle royal
for supremacy between the two in
a branch of the trade that has by no
means received the attention in the
past that was its due? One thing is
quite certain. Neither of these gen-
tlemen has acquired an interest in
the film business merely for the sake
of being able to say that they have
a finger in the pie; nor have they in-
vested largely in the trade for the
benefit of their health.
"There must a dominating purpose
at the back of the minds of both
Lord Beaverbrook and Sir Edward
' Hulton, and unless we are much mis-
taken neither gentleman is interested
in the making of pictures as such, but
rather they see in the control of the
topical film a means to an end. It
will be noted that the Manchester
newspaper proprietor, who was the
first to enter the field, and the pro-
prietor of the 'Daily Express,' have
both concentrated upon the news pic-
ture, and in view of their peculiar con-
nections with the newspaper world
this is not surprising, for both have
a keen appreciation of the value of
the topical illustration.
"That being so, it was only to be
expected that at the outset, at least,
they would confine their attentions
largely, if not entirely, to a sphere
of activity in which they know their
way about as thoroughly v as any
newspaper men in this country.
Whether they will be content merely
to develop a side of the business that
lends itself peculiarly to their own
particular requirements, or whether
they will ultimately go further afield,
remains to be seen.
"For the moment we are inclined
to think that the motive that impels
Sir Edward Hulton and Lord Beaver-
brook is much the same. Both real-
ize the increasing importance which
the topical picture is destined to plav
in the history of this country. They
realize that the power of the press
as an instrument of propaganda in
actively influencing the minds of the
proletariat is on the wane. They
recognize that the power of the pic-
ture for the same purpose is rapidly
increasing, and with prescience born
of imagination they foresee in the
topical film a means of strengthen-
ing and increasing the influence they
now wield through the printed word.
Sir Edward Hulton is behind the
Topical Budget,' Lord Beaverbrook
may shape the destinies of the 'Pathe
Gazette,' and these two moving pic-
ture records of the world's activities
are seen by the great majority of
kinema-goers throughout this coun-
try.
"It is not difficult to realize what
an immensely powerful weapon for
reaching the great mass of the peo-
ple is thus placed in their hands.
We do not suggest that the topical
picture will in future be used to in-
fluence public opinion, though it cer-
tainly would not be a difficult matter
to turn the filmed record of daily
events to the achievement of that
end, by a judicious use of the subtle
art of suggestion or suppression.
"At the moment the combination
of the moving picture camera with
the plant which produces our public
prints may be merely a piece of
clever and astute commercialism, in-
tended to add to the effectiveness and
completeness of existing newspaper
organizations. But the fact remains
that there is an obvious danger from
at least one point of view in this
amalgamation of two such powerful
forces.
"Press and pictures between them
to-day wield a greater influence for
{Continued on Page 6)
WE OWN THEM!
Big Stories for Big Film Produc-
tions. The leading producers are our
clients "The Play's the Thing," and
we have it.
Celebrated Authors Society
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Phone Bry. 1511
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
I. Rubin & Co.
23 E. 4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring 8303-8304
The fastest stereotypers in
N. Y. C.
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Permanent New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
W. H. GUERINGER, Representative
GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 1298
Twelve Selznick Films Under Way
Eight Selznick productions have
been started simultaneously this
week, and four are nearing comple-
tion.
Larry Trimble is directing Olive
Thomas in "Jenny," Elaine Hammer-
stein is at work on "The Point of
View," under F. Alan Crossland's
direction, George Archainbaud is
having scenes shot for "Marooned
Hearts," with Zena Keefe and Con-
way Tearle, while Ralph Ince is
working on "The Man of Iron at
Fort Lee."
Owen Moore's latest picture is
"Stop That Man," directed by Frank
C. Grifiin, and "The Wilderness
Fear," directed by Burton George,
is a special which is under way, five
Kaufman editorials rounding out the
dozen.
Albert Payson Terhune's "The
Fighter" has been bought by Myron
Selznick. Robert Ellis will direct it.
Buxbaum Makes New Record
Harry H. Buxbaum, local manag
for Famous Players, established
jiew record for his exchange for I
week ending Saturday.
To Continue Two Serial Policj
The policy of two serials at I
same time, inaugurated by Pal
when "Bound and Gagged" and "T
Black Secret" were let out simultj
eously, will be continued indi
nitely.
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ie struggled to the surf ace^for
he third time; but the thing
hat was dragging him down
^ould not be shaken off.
Not one woman
in ten thousand
would do it!
Next week we* II tell you of another deed not one woman in 10,000 dare do
Another BIG Special
FIRST
NATIONAL
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and WHO do you suppose directed it?
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Friday, April 30, U
'f
Animated Papers
(Continued from Page 3)
good or evil upon the public mind
than any other instrument ready to
the hand of the politician and the
public man. It is also apparent that
between them the printed page and
the pictured presentation of public
events are the most direct means of
communication with the proletariat.
It will thus be seen that a combina-
tion of the two might quite conceiv-
ably make for a more powerful press
and the perfection of a system of
subtle propaganda that would be far-
reaching in Its effects.
"All this may be regarded as the
wildest surmise in its relation to the
development of the topical film in
the hands of skilled newspaper pro-
tagonists. Possibly it is, but the dan-
ger of a development of the new
departure on the lines indicated is
there all the same, and we should be
doing less than our duty to the trade
did we not at least direct attention
to this phase of the question.
"The point is sometimes raised
whether the picture is not likely in
the near future to supplant the press
in the affections of the people. To
ask such a question is to answer it.
The topical film cannot, and never
will, replace the printed word. The
one is or may almost be regarded as
supplementary to the other. So long
as people have the leisure to read they
will buy papers; so long as picture
theaters exist they will welcome the
inclusion in the program of the top-
ical picture.
"The advent of such men of initia-
tive and imagination as Sir Edward
Hulton and Lord Beaverbrook, if it
means anything at all in this connec-
tion, IS an indication that the topical
picture of the future will be con-
ceived and carried out on more elab-
orate and complete lines. The or-
ganizing methods of the up-to-date
newspaper will be applied to the
preparation and collection of news
pictures. In the result it is to be
hoped that both the public and the
kinema proprietor will benefit, the
one by an increasing interest in cur-
rent events as pictured on the screen,
the other by increased patronage.
"Sooner or later the animated
newspaper will come into its own,
and the first theater in a busy Lon-
don or provincial thoroughfare to
realize this fact and to specialize
wholly and solely in the exhibition
of topical events, red-hot and up-to-
the-moment, will reap a rich reward."
Big Theater for Hollywood
Los Angeles — A 2,400 seat theater
to cost $500,000 will be erected in
Hollywood proper by Sol Lesser, as-
sociated with the Gore Bros, and a
number of theater owners.
, The theater will be started as soon
as Lesser returns here from Chicago
where he is attending the First Ma-
tional convention.
I J. D. Williams of First National
pas assured his organization's prod-
uct for the theater. Those interested
jWith Lesser and the Gore Bros, in the
proposition are J. L. Swope of the
Hollywood Theater, J. M. Young,
Apollo, and F. A. Grant of the Wind-
sor, all located in Hollywood.
The move is of interest in view of
the plan entertained some time ago
by Sid Grauman to build in Holly-
Vood.
Plan South African Scenics
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Bridgeport, Conn. — A new com-
pany has been formed here known
as the American-African Enterprises.
The officers are: Eugene Yonge-
lings, president; M. E. McLeod,
treasurer, and Albert Sponey, secre-
tary.
The company will dispatch a unit
to South Africa on May 8 to shoot
scenics and educationals.
Brooklyn — Farragut, Flatbush and
Rogers Ave., opened; William Fox,
owner. S. T. Stebbins, manager.
Parkersburg, W. Va. — Lin(i
Smoot Amuse. Co., owner of Cj
den, opened.
-THE NINTH COMMANDMENT"
THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S WIFE
Starring FERNANDO R. ELIZONDO & Madame HALINA BRUZOVNA
ELIZONDO PRODUCTIONS
Directed by EMIL HARDER
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The Cleverest
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Just as Whimsical
as its title!
Up in the Attic
Some of the Gir's
UP IN
Minnie Ha Ha
MARY'S ATTIC
with
Eva Novak, Harry Gribbon
and an all-star cast
WILL BE READY SOON
It is being prepared for the trade by Elmer J. McGovern, who edited
"Mickey," and who says it is the
MOST SENSATIONAL FEATURE
he ever had anything to do with
FINE ARTS PICTURES, Inc.
Murray W. Garsson, Pres.
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130 W. 46th St. New York City
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New Theaters
Houses Completed
licago, 111. — Barbee on site of
mbia, opecnd.
iwcastle, Pa.— Penn, William
1 Photoplay Co., opened.
arka, Ky. — W. J. Clark opened
house.
est Philadelphia, Pa.— Marcus
1, owner of Bonn, to build.
urphysboro, 111. — Art Barth
nd new house.
inton, Tnd. — Standard
$150,000. 1,000.
Himpbell, Cal.
— c.
Theater
A. Roscoe
yiliimore, Md. — Wilson Amuse,
to build. $2,500.
jleron, N. Y. — A fire which de-
,'ed the Auditorium recently
ed a damage of about $45,000.
House Changes
Santa Clara, Cal. — E. Lion bought
J. J. Lawrence's interest in Rex.
Buffalo, N. Y.— J. Paramalee, Try-
It, bought Majestic from J. Black.
Canandaigua, N. Y. — George E.
Rachman and John Acker bought
Fisher.
Syracuse, N. Y.— Phil Smith of
Buck and Smith bought Crescent.
McKee's Rocks, Pa. — Max Engle-
berg bought Strand, under construc-
tion.
Exchange Changes
inneapolis, Minn. — J. C. Moore,
lected with the sales force of the
Pathe oflfice for the last year,
ow sales manager of the Tri-
ie Film Exchange.
Earle to Direct HufF Film
ilHam P. S. Earle will direct
so Huff in "The Dangerous Par-
her next production for Selz-
lERE PROMISES ARE SACRED"
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ITLES
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Kelly Bill Passes Assembly.
Albany, N. Y.— By a vote of 120
to 18, the Assembly a few hours be-
fore final adjournment of the Leg-
islature passed Senator Kelly's bill
permitting children under the age
of 16 to attend places of amusement,
providing that they are accompanied
by an adult person authorized by
parent or guardian.
This action was taken after the bill
had been lost by a previous vote of
76 to 50.
Following its defeat on the first
roll call it was brought up again on
a motion to reconsider the vote by
which it was lost and was immedi-
ately passed.
Many of the members who voted
first against the measure shifted
their vote on its second consideration
and supported the bill. This change
was explained because they were un-
der the impression that they were
voting on another bill of a similar
nature which they were opposed to.
Through the activities of the ofifi-
cials of the New York State Exhib-
itors' League the situation was clear-
ed up, and the Kelly bill was finally
passed. It had been passed by the
Senate and now it goes to the Gov-
ernor.
Shackleton at Rivoli
"The Bottom of the World," the
Sir Ernest Shackleton record of his
South Pole voyages, will be run In
three sections covering three weeks
at the Rivoli beginning Sunday.
.
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044 Camp Street 255 N. 13th Street 64 W. Randolph St.
^ew Orleans, La. Philadelphia, Pa Chicago, 111.
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Members of Parliament
Multi-Millionaircs and big men of
affairs who compose
Canadian Photoplays Ltd.
of Calgary Canada
HAVE BEEN SO PLEASED WITH THE DIVIDENDS
ACCRUING FROM
First National Fxploitation
OF
"Back To God's Country"
that they voted unanimously to the following wire being sent
their New York Representative
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM
Calgary, Alta., Apl. 16 — 20
ERNEST SHIPMAN,
First National Exhibitors' Circuit
6 West 48th St., New York.
It is our intention to continue to produce bigger and better!
pictures than Back To God's Country. Stop. We purpose
have a great super feature ready for release by early Fall.
Sgned— CANADIAN PHOTOPLAYS LTD.
N. B. — Canadian Photoplays Ltd. holds options on the works
of many lead'ng authors, thus insuring a wealth of new
material.
6 West 48th St. EmCSt Shipman Hotel Congress
New York City Manager Chicago
Where are the
comedians of yesterday?
BOOK THE NEW ONES
"The first of the 'Torchy' stories with Johnny Hines in the
leading role is interesting and novel There is so much that
is new and novel provided in the way of incident, the picture
has been given such careful production and the titles are so
original that this picture is sure to meet with a good reception.
.... It is miles above the average two-reeler that we have
been getting for a couple of years back."
Motion Picture News.
Don't let someone beat you to these —
we can only produce twelve a year
and maintain our standard of quality.
MASTER FILMS, INC.
C. C. Burr, Pres.
133 V^est 44th St., N. Y.
Book through Exchanges of
Educational Films Corp. of America
MR. PRODUCER
MR. EXHIBITOR
A leading man oft' seen is
oft' remembered.
Back as far as
"AUDREY MUNSON"
in "PURITY"
The role of YOUTH was
played by
Wallace
Mac Donald
Watch for this space every
other day!
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Friday, April ;50,
Putting It Over
Here is ho<w a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knoiu how you cleaned
up.
Changes at Consolidated
Atlanta, Ga. — Several chanti> s have
occurred in the personnel of the Con-
solidated Film and Supply Company.
Consolidated distributes I'niversal
iilms in the south.
W. M. Richardson has been ap
pointed mana.ger at New Orleans.
He succeeds Harry Feeble. R. C
Mcllhera, formerly in the Dallas of
fice, is now manager at El Paso.
In addition to arranging a tie-up
with book publishers to ship copies
of Rex Beach's "The Silver Horde"
to various drug and stationery stores
where they will be used in window
displays, there will be an ingenious
lobby display at the Capitol when the
film runs there which will present
the Goldwyn production of that name.
It represents a horde of fish caught
in a net and colored lights play on
the silvery bodies of the fish. Co-
operative advertising is being arrang-
ed with dealers whose goods make a
tie-up feasible. A float carrying an
.'rtic set is being prepared for street
exploitation and booklets called "The
Story of Rex Beach, the man who
"TOte 'The Silver Horde,' " will be
distributed in different parts of the
city.
.A.nother valuable adjunct of the
campaign, if negotiations are success-
ful, will be the statement of Alfred
McCann, food expert, endorsing the
nicture. Howard Dietz and G. L.
Brightman, respectively manasrer of
Goldwyn's publicity and exploitation
departments, are responsible for the
campaign.
Prepare forj
"THE SON
OF
TARZAN"
the greatest of all Seriads!
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XII No. 31
Saturday, May 1, 1920
Price 5 Cents
reditors Meet
u
i Picture Prod. Corp. May Be
ntinued in Operation — Will
Wait a Month.
)ut 50 creditors of United Pic
reductions Corp. against which
ition in bankruptcy has been
met yesterday. A committee
ree, composed of Percy L.
Nicholas Kessel and J. V.
y, president of the Ritchoy
raph Corp., was appointed.
A. Berst, president of the
1 Picture Theaters of Amer-
nc, delivered a short talk in
he stated that he thought it
perhaps be better for the pro-
ns company to be maintained,
a result of the meeting the
Drs agreed to permit the con-
on of the productions company
days by Harry Zalkin, the re-
at the end of which time a
is to be submitted. From that
nite decision will be reached
r to ask the court to permit
mpany to operate or whether
be liquidated.
mmittee meeting will be held
in the office of Mr. Waters at
?othacker Officials Here
. Aldous, treasurer of the Roth-
company of Chicago, is in
). Rothacker, "Watty's" broth-
i returned to New York.
Cline With Metro
Special to IFID'S DAILY)
Angeles. Cal. — Eddie Cline is
tect the Buster Keaton come-
3r Metro. He has resigned
he Fox Sunshine organization.
laine Traverse Coming East
Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Angeles— Aladlaine Traverse,
ecently severed her connec-
nth Fox, will shortly leave for
ist. She may form her own
^11 Set on Plan
anchise Scheme for First Na-
al to Start at Once— White-
hurst First Holder.
{Staff Correspondence)
igo — The First National sub-
sing plan, which was explain-
etail to the circuit branch man-
before the convention finally
on Thursday night, will be put
aeration immediately,
first sub-franchise to be dis-
of to any one went to C. E.
lurst, who owns a string of
s in Baltimore.
DANNENBERG.
"There is more excitement in this game than you ever dreamed of if you
will go with me." — Anita Stewart in "The Yellow Typhoon," by Harold
MacGrath, a First National attraction — Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
Lesser Due To-day
Sol Lesser, accompanied by David
Bershon, manager of the First Na-
tional Exchange in Los Angeles, and
Harry Hammond "Ham" Beall,
west coast publicity director, will ar-
rive in New York to-day from the
Chicago convention.
"Jimmie" Grainger of the Marshall
Neilan Prod, arrived here yesterday
from Chicago "with a haggard look
and smoking plenty of cigars," as
Pete Smith put it.
"The Riddle Woman" Farrar's First
Geraldine Farrar's initial produc-
tion for Associated Exhibitors, Inc.,
will be "The Riddle Woman," adapt-
ed from the stage play in which Ber-
tha Kalich starred. The picture will
be directed by Edward Jose.
Fox Convention in May
The sixth annual convention of
Fox Film Corp. will be held at the
Commodore, May 24-29. All of the
representatives of the company, both
foreign and domestic, will be pres-
ent. Fox will open additional offi-
ces in England and France. A branch
in Algiers, northern Africa, has been
established.
De Mille Film a May Release
Cecil De Mille's "Why Change
Your Wife" will be available for gen-
eral release on May 2. The produc-
tion is now playing an indefinite run
at the Criterion.
Arbuckle in "Traveling Salesman"
"Fatty" Arbuckle's next feature
for Famous Players will be "The
Travelling Salesman" which Frank
Mclntyre made for Famous Players
some time ago. Joseph Hcnaberry
will direct.
Hines at Work
Johnny Hines has started work at
the Cliftside studios, Fort Lee, on
the second of the "Torchy" come-
dies which will be released through
Educational. "A Knight for a Night"
is the working title.
New Distributor
National Exchanges, Inc., Formed
With Hunter Bennett as Vice-
President.
A new national distributing organ-
ization to be known as "National
Exchanges, Inc.," has just been or-
ganized and is financed by the John-
son & Hopkins Company.
Walter L. Johnson is president of
National Exchanges, -Inc., and Earl
H. Hopkins, treasurer.
Hunter Bennett has been elected
vice-president and general manager.
Bennett until recently was a special
representative for Famous Players.
The organization plans to specialize
on motion picture exploitation and
will release a limited number of pro-
ductions a year. These will be either
acquired from independent produ-
cers or will be produced by the or-
ganization.
It is figured that with the hand-
ling of a minimum number of pro-
ductions yearly greater results can
be obtained than by releasing a con-
siderable number of films which will
reach the key cities only in individ-
ual territories.
Carewe With Mayer
Los Angeles — Edwin Carewe is
now directing "Isobel," a James Ol-
iver Curwood story for Louis B,
Mayer. Mayer intends mal.ing the
production a special. In the cast
are House Peters and Jane Novak.
Some time ago Pathe announced
that it would distribute a series of
Edwin Carewe Prod, in which Harry
Cahane was interested. "Rio Grande"
is now being exploited by Pathe.
Cahane left for California late
Thursday night and his office did not
know whether Carewe would con-
tinue the Cahane-Pathe arrangement
or whether the arrangement with
Mayer was for one picture.
At Pathe with the exception of the
statement that it was now distribut-
ing "Rio Grande" nothing was said
about the matter.
New Educ't'l Series
Educational Films will distribute
a series of productions to be made
by the Conservation Committee of
the State of New York.
The pictures will show' the beau-
ties of New York State and will prob-
ably be incorporated into a release
with other material.
The material will replace the Dtt-
mars nature series released by Edu-
cational. Release is expected to be
twice monthly.
Excellent Insert Printing
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise— Adrt
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"Lab" Moves
, The Spoor-Thompson Laborato-
• 5s, George K. Spoor of Chicago,
', esident, has discontinued its local
j les office and headquarters have
;en established in the new labora-
ry building, 6th and Pearce Sts.,
Dng Island City.
A new company to be known as
'■ le S-T-M-Film Laboratories, Inc.,
' ill be the New York operating unit.
<&old
ao
MtW TOftK
Sir:
The Evening World says :
"The second of Booth Tark-
ngton's 'Edgar' stories is fully
as refreshing as the first. It
is called 'Edgar's Hamlet,' and
the youthful hero presents a
hayloft version of the Prince of
Denmark that surely must have
Mr. Shakespeare chuckling into
the receiving end of a ouija
board."
Business in Germany
Under this caption Consul Freder-
ick Simpich, on duty with the Amer-
ican Commission in Berlin, says in
"Commerce Reports," published by
the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce at Washington:
No other industry in Germany has
1)een so active in the past 14 months
as the film business. Tlie motion pic-
ture theaters ir the larger cities han-
dle enormous crowds every night.
Few foreign films are shown because
of the present law prohibiting their
importation. After May, 1920, it is
understood that foreign films may
be imported. It is reported that the
president of the Universum Film Co.,
which is one of the largest in Eu-
rope, is proceeding to the United
States to buy American films for ex-
hibition in central Europe.
The German Authors' League,
whose membership includes practi-
cally all reputable German authors
and playwrights, has signed a con-
tract with an American theatrical
concern giving it the sole right to
film their stories and plays in Amer-
ica and to market them throughout
the world (including Germany-;
these .German authors and play-
wrights receiving in turn advance
cash payments and subsequent royal-
ties. This same American theatrical
group has also contracted with cer-
tain famous German and Austrian
composers and directors for work in
America.
Number and Character of Theaters
There are about 600 playhouses in
the country and about 3,200 motion
picture theaters. Less than 3 per
cent of the old theaters have been
converted into "movie" houses. Most
of the picture theaters are divided
roughly into three classes:
(1) Small family theaters in pro-
vincial towns, where the admission
runs from 50 pfennigs to 1^ marks.
(2) Second-class theaters, where
the admission runs from 1^/2 to 6 and
8 marks, including a luxury tax of
20 to 25 per cent.
(3) The high-class playhouses of
Berlin, Leipzig, etc., where the ad-
mission runs as high as 15 marks or
more.
The motion picture theaters of Ber-
lin are more comfortable than the
average first-class motion picture
house in America. For example,
loges with four armchairs will occupy
as much floor space in a German
theater as 10 seats in the average
American theater. Much open space
Royalty in Films
A representative of Alexan-
der Film Corp., which deals in
the independent market, re-
turned from Germany yester-
day and brought with him a
story of the apparent willing-
ness of Prince Eitel Frederick,
the second son of the former
German Kaiser, to appear in
the films.
And so the folks at the Al-
exander office are cooking up
a proposition to offer the Prince
the magnanimous sum of 1,-
000,000 marks to appear in a
film to be made in Germany or
in America as the Royal Dis-
position wills it. They're all
het up now waiting for a cable
and keeping tabs on the steam-
er sailings so that someone can
get to Germany before the
Prince can change his mind.
One hundred marks could be
purchased yesterday for about
$1.69, and so the royal advent
of the Hohenzollern family into
films will cost just about $16,-
900.
And this when the price of
everything is going up.
is also given to aisles, promenades,
lobbies, etc.; also larger and better
arcliostras are provided.
In the provincial towns many very
small picture theaters are in opera-
tion, some with a seating capacity as
low as 100; the larger picture houses
in the cities have a maximum seating
capacity of 2,400. The estimated seat-
ing capacity of all the motion picture
theaters in Germany is 1,000,000.
When the average price per seat and
the general crowded conditions of the
theaters are considered, some idea of
the enormous sum spent annually in
Germany on motion picture tickets
can be gained.
Organization of the Industry and
Salaries Paid
The salaries i)aid to stars and fa-
mous directors in Germany (consid-
ering the depreciated mark) are very
small as compared with American sal-
aries: well-known directors receive
from 40,000 to 200,000 marks a year.
Average performers regularly em-
ployed by producing companies re-
ceive from 40,000 to 60,000 marks
a year; the highest priced "movie"
stars are said to receive between 30C
000 and 400,000 marks a year.
Some of the best directors are ah
stockholders in the producing corpi
rations. Bonuses are sometimi
paid to directors, provided they con
plete a picture within a specified tim
A good director is at a premium
Germany, as in the United State
The highest priced camera men r
ceive about 400 marks a day; li
marks a day is about the averaj
salary.
Some of the German performe;
work for two or three companies du
ing the same day, going from or
studio to another and playing vat
ous parts in widely differing produ
tions. Nearly all the "movie" pla;
ers in Germany, and especially tl
better ones, are still connected wii
the legitimate stage. Most of tl
stars are tied up on long contracts.
Pre-War Imports of Films — Stud
Conditions
Previous to the war, and, in fa<
during the first years of the wa
American pictures were very popul;
in Germany, _ especially the cowb(
and animal pictures. However, prii
to the war the number of pictun
sent to Germany from the Unit«
States was not particularly large, {
account of producing conditions
the United States and the large d
mestic demand.
The present law forbidding the ir
portation of foreign-made films i
till May, 1920, was passed at the i:
stigation of the 200 or more film e
changes and producers of films
Germany; but the public demand fi
foreign films is such that it seen
unlikely this law will be extendi
beyond May, 1920.
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Y ISLAND, N. y. — Burn wrecked ves-
Torch is set to S. S. Maine, driven on
by last winter's ice — oil is first poured
le decks.
NKFORT, GERMANY— French hold
pied German territory till Allies decide
ite policy — General Demetz in command
le district.
lus" are stationed in all thoroughfares
novel sight in Frankfort.
Frankfort turns out daily — curious to
what is going on.
THE LIMELIGHT — Warrior Mars re-
. to flirt with Mother Earth — Dr. F.
jner listens day and night at powerful
less receiving station for signals from
War veterans gather to celebrate Gen.
It's birthday — Capt. Wm. Vincent, 98
i of age, is oldest veteran in Illinois.
:an evangelist visits New Orleans — Prince
Kaba Rega comes to tell negroes the
3 of uncivilized tribes in Africa.
ANTONIO, TEXAS— Human "flow-
and flowers of Nature adorn floats —
maids and choice blossoms mark 29th
al floral parade.
JOLULU, HAWAII— The Land of the
ele welcomes the Prince of Wales! U.
iestroyers escort H. M. S. Renown,
fing Prince Edward on a visit to Hawaii
INETKA, ILL. — Tiny sparks cause fall
00-ft. chimney — high steel stack is sev-
at foundation by means of oxy-acety-
flame.
,ANTA, GA. — Play Auto Polo — and be
ared for the worst ! . "Collisions" are
part of the game as both teams try to
he ball.
fJOLULU, HAWAII— Hawaii celebrates
years of Christianity — 30,000 people see
ant commemorating 100th anniversary
doption of Christian faith by natives.
/EL AVIATION STUNTS — How
!S can be used in air! Maurice Fresney
rates new way to enjoy skating on the
face" of the atmosphere.
ays he gets a real sensation of skating
lie plane soars.
for a little relaxation as he swings
igh the air at a height of 3,500 feet,
i's a daredevil who discards usual ways
warding a plane — Arthur Oakley "enters"
flying machine from a train speeding at
ailes an hour,
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New Cohn Release
ack Cohn is preparing a new nov-
reel for release every other week.
[will call it "Laughographs."
New Inter-Ocean Sales
ater-Ocean has sold "The Gift Su-
me"" for Argentine, Uruguay,
le, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador to
X Glucksmann.
tealart in Kansas City Moves
{Special to fVID'S DAILY)
lansas City, Mo. — The local Real-
exchange has moved to the 10th
T of the Film Exchange Bldg.
ohn N. MacMeekin is local man-
Ingraham Directing Harris
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.OS Angeles — Lloyd Ingraham,
»J5 directed "Mary's Ankle" and
hat's Your Husband Doing," two
-iglas MacLean and Doris May
jects for Ince, is now directing
Ij dred Harris Chaplin.
Coast Brevities
(Bpecial to WW'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Wallace MacDonald
and other members of the Vitagraph
company, filming "The Girl from the
Sky," Tom Terriss direction, are at
Catalina Island doing location work
until next week.
At the American Lifeograph studio
in Portland, Dick Oliphant has been
appointed technical director and
Frank Miller, formerly with Fox and
Christie, has been placed in charge
of properties.
Maurice Tourneur's newest offer-
ing, adapted from Robert Louis
Stevenson's short story, "The Pa-
vilion on the Links," will be released
by Famous Players.
Rollin Sturgeon, Universal direct-
or, has returned to the studio after
ten days in San Jose, Stockton and
Sacramento River points, where
scenes were filmed for "The Girl
in the Rain," starring Anne Corn-
wall.
Lynn Reynolds, directing Frank
Mayo in "'The Red Lane," has re-
turned with his company to Univer-
sal City from a five days' trip to
Bear Valley, where scenes were film-
ed for this Holman Day story.
Owen Moore, who has been com-
pelled for the past three weeks to
suspend the production of "Stop That
Man," on account of the illness of
his director, Frank C. Griffin, has
resumed production under direction
of Victor Herman.
Sherwood MacDonald will have
charge of the studio of the Gloria
Joy Prod., Inc.
Taylor as local head of the Metro
Taylor as loca Ihead of the Metro
publicity staff.
Carl Downing, Fox; Frances Gray,
Metro; Enid Hibbard, Mack Sen-
nett; Grattan McCafferty, Goldwyn,
and Mary E. Walter, Fox, have join-
ed the Studio Publicists Association.
The Acme Comedy Co., producers
of "Taylor Made Comedies," have
just completed their first two-reel
comedy directed by Arthur Hoteling.
Mrs. Marshal Neilan, wife of the
well-known director, is to appear
soon on the screen, for the first time
in five years.
Antonio Moreno, Vitagraph star,
has left for Portland, Ore., to film
soecial scenes for his new serial
Some scenes will be filmed from
aboard boat en route. He will be
away for several weeks.
Betty 31ythe commenced work
this week in the feature role of "No-
mads of the North," by James Oliver
Curwood, for First National release.
Allan Dwan, the director-producer
for Mayflower, has again returned to
scenario writing. His next picture
will be Dwan-written-directed-pro-
produced.
GAUSMAN.
Cohn and Natteford Partners
M. G. Cohn and J. F. Natteford
have formed a partnership as film
editors and will open offices in the
Candler Building on May 1st.
Natteford was formerly scenario
editor for Screencraft. He will spe-
cialize in scenarios and titling.
Colin was with Inter-Ocean and
with Universal as film editor.
Burton Dead
Los Angeles — John Burton, a well
known stock actor, is dead at his
home liere. His most recent work
was in the Allan Dwan productions,
"The Scoffer" and "In the Heart of
a Fool."
Burton was 67 years old.
Get Lease for $350,000
Minneapolis, Minn. — Finkelstein &
Ruben have leased the $350,000
house, seating 2,600, which is to be
built at 8th St. and Hennequin Ave.
Ascher Bros, were to secure the
lease originally, but the option has
been transferred.
Plan Muskogee Studio
Muskogee, Okla. — A studio costing
$150,000 is planned by the Pan Amer-
ican Motion Picture Corp. if it can
secure the moral support of the peo-
ple of this city.
Exhibitor Chosen Mayor
Eagle Pass, Texas — Sam Schwartz,
manager of the Aztec, is the new
mayor of this town, elections having
taken place recently.
Universal Film Shown in Albany
.-Mbany, N. Y.— The local exchange
of Universal yesterday gave a pri-
vate screening of a picture which will
be featured in coiuiection with the
National Ship-by-Truck and Good
Roads week. Present at the show-
ing were Secretary of State Hugo,
and a number of other state officials.
The film will have its first New
York showing at the Capitol theater
on Saturday morning. May 15, at a
meeting at which Secretary of State
Hugo will act as chairman and at
which Vice-President Thomas R.
Marshall and Governor Alfred E.
Smith are also expected to speak.
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Churches to Fight Sunday Films
Wichita, Kansas — Plans for com-
bating Sunday picture shows were
discussed when 38 delegates, repre-
senting 16 Protestant Evangelical
denominations of the Wichita Fed-
eration of Churches met. No defi-
nite action was taken.
Westport, Canada, House Burns
Westport, Canada — The house
owned by Steele Bros, has been to-
tally destroyed by fire. No one was
in the theater when the blaze began.
Wessling on Coast
Los Angeles, Cal.— Walter Wess-
ling is here, having taken up his du-
ties as division manager for Pathe.
Open Minneapolis Office
Minneapolis, Minn. — An office has
been opened here by the Exhibitors'
Supply Co. It is located in the Pro-
duce Exchange Building. A. C.
Crawmer is the manager.
Clark-Cornelius Has "Pawn-Shop"
Clark-Cornelius is releasing "The
Pawn-Shop," a Chaplin re-issue in
two reels.
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Putting It Over
Here is hoiv a brother exhib-
tor put h'n ihoiu over. Send
I tlongi your ideas. Let the other
' I bellow knovi how you cleaned
■fester, Pa. — An exploitation cam-
, ji should be framed so as to
'h everyone, according to Thomas
',=fin, manager of The William
I n.
. hen "Pollyanna," starring Mary
ford, was booked for that house,
sfin started out by seeking out
: display windows in his section
' le town and arranged to have 14
J ; owners co-operate with him.
r=ve hundred large one-sheet
■'ds were printed and placed in va-
[ :, prominent places. Pollyanna
'.ping bags were sold in five and
icent stores, the 1500 supplied
;ig rapidly. It was the window
ay part of the campaign that
Jicd to be the big gun. A book
'J, auto sales room, drug store,
electric light companies, news-
;:r office, grocery store, gas com-
, clothing store and department
'■; all gave Proffin the use of their
ows. There was also a banner
ont of the theater and a large
with a hand pointing to the
e, telling passers by that Mary
ford was to be seen there in her
t production. The varied cam-
1 brought results.
Double Feature a Success
, is understood that B. S. Moss
continue the present policy at
Broadway indefinitely.
pss at present books two feat-
- for the theater. This week Vic-
1 eastrom in "A Man There Was,"
ibutcd by Radiosoul, and Mack
iett's "Down on the Farm" are
ifeatures.
.siness is reported as holding up
"l well under the two-feature plan,
b is something new for a Broad-
theater, in recent months at
i When "The Modern Salome"
d the Broadway, "Tillie's Punc-
I Romance" was shown in con-
lion with it.
See Biirs Passage
Senate Committee Reports on Meas-
ure Regarding Indecent Films.
Washington — The Senate Judiciary
Committee has made a favorable re-
port on the bill introduced by Con-
gressman Walsh, of Massachusetts,
at the request of the National Asso-
ciation, which amends the penal code
by placing motion picture films in the
same classification with books and
other printed matter. This action is
taken to mean that the bill will soon
become a law.
This bill makes it a misdemeanor
to ship in interstate commerce or in
the United States mail any indecent
or immoral film, the same as it_ is a
misdemeanor now to send an inde-
cent book or any printed matter.
The National Association contends
in censorship and other matters that
there should be no discrimination be-
tween the printed word on paper or
parchment or a printed picture on a
film and projected on a screen. The
printed word is protected from cen-
sorship by a provision of the federal
constitution, as well as by every state
constitution, and the same protec-
tion is demanded for the newer art.
The enactment of tliis law will also
be an answer to those persons who
are asking for new laws for what
they call the "protection" of the
screen. Any person exhibiting any
indecent or immoral film cannot only
be prosecuted under the laws of the
state, but if that film is sent in the
mail or in interstate commerce there
cart also be a prosecution in the fed-
eral courts.
Will Attend Chicago Meeting
Jules E. Brulatour. Albert De-
Roode and Frederick H. Elliott leave
on the 20th Century Monday for
Chicasro to attend the 24th annual
meeting of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association with which the Na-
tional Association is affiliated.
Brulatour is Chairman of the Fire
Preventions Regulations Committee,
of which DeRoode is a member, and
the commitfee's report is to be pre-
sented at the meeting by Elliott.
While in Chicago the association'i!
officials will confer with the promot-
ers of the new film exchange build-
ing.
A stop will be made in Cleveland to
confer w'th the contractors who have
already begun operations for the
erert'on of the new film exchange
building in that city.
No date has been set by WilHam
A. Bradv for the nnarterlv mpp*^-'!-
of the Board of Directors, pending
advices as to when several of the
board members will return from Eu-
rope. Samuel Goldwyn, Gabriel L.
Hess. Winfield R. Sheehan and Paul
H. Cromeb'n are expected to return
•shortly and the meeting will proba-
bly be held during the latter part of
May.
The Wharton Rpl-^asine Corp. has
moved to 280 Madison Avenue.
Irvine C. Schwab, for the past
two vears a member of the Vitagraph
publicity forces, has resigned.
Ma'or Maurice Camnbell w'11 di-
rect "Burelar_ Proof," Bryant Wash-
burn's next picture, ,__
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Features Reviewed
Cecil De MiUe's WHY CHANGE YOUR WIFE
Paramount-Artcraft Special Page 3
Constance Talmadge in THE LOVE EXPERT
First National Page 4
DOWN ON THE FARM
Mack Sennett-United Artists Page 5
William Russell in LEAVE IT TO ME
Fox Page 8
Houdini in TERROR ISLAND
Paramount-Artcraft Page 9
Irene Castle in THE AMATEUR WIFE
Paramount-Artcraft Page 12
William Farnum in THE ORPHAN
Fox Page 13
THE FAMILY HONOR
King W. Vidor-First National Page 16
THE MIRACLE OF MONEY
Hobtra Henley Prod.-Pathe Page 17
Short Reels Page 19
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Harry Levey, Universal Industrial, holds no contract
with exhibitor organization. Claims a misunder-
standing.
First National Convention in Chicago opens.
Clarine Seymour, Griffith player, dead.
Tuesday
Shake-up reported in auditing department of Famous
Players. Fifteen reported out.
Independent exhibitors in Chicago form new organ-
ization.
First National Gets from Mayflower Allan Dwan pro-
ductions and those of R. A. Walsh and Sidney
Franklin.
Petition in bankruptcy filed against United Picture
Theaters of America, Inc.
Gladys Brockwell leaves Fox.
Wednesday
Associated Producers, Inc. ("Bix Six") form their
own distribution with Oscar A. Price, formerly of
United Artists, as president, and F. B. Warren, for-
merly of Goldwyn and Hodkinson, as general man-
ager. Will deal direct with exhibitors.
Frank Hall takes over Triangle exchanges and films.
United Artists' meeting results in election of D. F.
O'Brien, vice-president, and A. T. Banzhaf, secre-
tary. No president named.
Signal Amusement Co., Atlanta, gets Associated Ex-
hibitors' franchise in the South.
Thursday
Petition in bankruptcy filed against United Pictures
Productions Corp.
First National to distribute two five-reel Mack Sen-
nett comedies.
Exhibitors in Chicago name new organization. Inde-
pendent Exhibitors of America.
Friday
Hugo Ballin forms own producing company.
First National, convention in Chicago closes.
M. P. E. A., Inc., after information regarding opera-
tions of film clubs for the Department of Justice.
B. P. Schulberg, president of Attractions Distribut-
ing Corp.
Saturday
First National to put new sub-franchising plan into
operation at once.
Educational secures distribution of series to be pro-
duced by Conservation Commission of New York
State.
''Pardoning the bad is injuring the good" — Benjamin Franklin.
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A love story of the Mississippi Valley when a pioneer
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De Mille's Latest Deals With Matrimonial Trifles in Exotic Setting
Cecil B. De Mille's
"WHY CHANGE YOUR WIFE"
Paramount-Artcraft Special
DIRECTOR Cecil B. De Mille
AUTHOR William De Mille
SCENARIO BY. . . .Olga Printzlau and Sada Cowan
CAMERAMAN Alvin Wykcoff
AS A WHOLE Gorgeous production dealing
with trifles of married life and "preaching"
against divorce.
STORY Not at all substantial in dramatic line;
derives interest from sex clashes and lingerie
display.
DIRECTION Exotic and often sensuous
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTINGS Splendid
CAMERA WORK Highly commendable
LEADING PLAYERS Thomas Meighan easy
and natural as husband; Gloria Swanson and
Bebe Daniels get all that is required over and
show a million dollars worth of clothes.
SUPPORT Good but hasn't much to do
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Very rich; some extravagant
DETAIL Details of production and direction
hold up the interest.
CHARACTER OF STORY Husband discovers
that his divorced wife is much better than
his second wife, so there is another divorce
and another wedding. ....
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 7,175 feet
By the process of magnifying molehills to the di-
mensions of mountains Cecil De Mille has produced
another gorgeous picture dealing with the clash of the
sexes in married life. Superficially, "Why Change
Your Wife" is very interesting and though it deal*
largely with trifles there are atoms of truth scattered
hrougli it that catch more than passing interest. From
the production angle this De Mille opus is gorgeous,
lavish, exotic and at times sensuous. In taking the
spectator into the life and the home of his twice-mar-
ried hero he displays on various occasions the finest
lingerie, the sheerest silk stockings, the costliest cor-
sets. And when it is added that this women's wear
is exhibited by Gloria Swanson and Bebe Daniels,
who are capable of stimulating even further interest
in the articles by their own very graceful lines the
picture takes on further rosy hues.
As a drama, "Why Change Your Wife" is close to
nil. Interest is created and retained through lingerie,
bare backs and limbs glimpsed through filmy things,
and also by the manifold details of production and
direction that De Mille stands sponsor for. No one,
for instance, can blame Robert Gordon for capitulat-
ing to the moders charms when she enshrines them
in such an atmosphere as that created by her ingen-
iously contrived couch containing a phonographic
arrangement in one arm and a cellarette of rare
liquers in the other.
Of course after Beth Gordon finds herself a divorcee
because she couldn't live up to .Robert's highly devel-
oped sensuous sense, she promptly turns around and
shows him that she can out distance the model, his
second wife, in this identical line. And Robert regrets
his divorce and second marriage. The process of
bringing Robert and Beth together again consumes
the latter half of the picture, and it is done to the
tune of some good comedy situations and some that
miss being realistic or dramatic, such as the fight
between Beth and the second wife. This ia a very
strained sequence.
Will Reach a Vast Public and Doubtless Will Make Striking Appeal
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
With but few exceptions it is highly probable that
"Why Change Your Wife" is going to go big before
all audiences. Its greatest vogue will doubtless be
attained in houses of the Broadway and transient
class. Its spice, its gorgeous displays of clothes and
of extravagance in setting, its interesting detail are
things which will bring it success in such houses. As
for neighboorhood theaters, everything of course de-
pends on the neighborhood. In view of the foreging
description the individual exhibitor is his own best
judge on this point.
Of course De Mile is capable of better things than
this. At times herein he insults intelligence while
catering to the supposed mob demand for the exotic
and the sensuous and the forbidden. But like "Don't
Change Your Husband," "Why Change Your Wife"
has an immense public.
With De Mille's name, with the popularity of
Thomas Meighan and Gloria Swanson (and mention
of their last success, "Male and Female"), and with
the advertising possibilities of the theme, certainly
no exhibitor who plays this picture should find it
difficult to contrive ways of drawing unusual crowds.
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DAILV
Sunday, May 2, 1920
Great. You Can't Help But Like It
Constance Talmadge in
"THE LOVE EXPERT"
First National
DIRECTOR David Kirkland
AUTHORS John Emerson and Anita Loos
SCENARIO BY John Emerson and Anita Loos
CAMERAMAN Oliver Morris
AS A WHOLE Really good entertainment; has
plenty of laughs and lots of amusing situa-
tions.
STORY Not probable, of course, but offers the
best opportunity the star has had since "The
Virtuous Vamp."
DIRECTION Held the interest evenly through-
out.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Right in her glory as the "innocent little
vamp."
SUPPORT All help the star very well
EXTERIORS Some pretty Palm Beach scenes
INTERIORS Look like the real thing
DETAIL Nothing wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Love-seeking young
girl marries off the fellow's entire family so
he will be free to marry her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,888 feet
John Emerson and Anita Loos have certainly given
Constance Talm^flge a good one this time, if you can
judge from the attitude with which it was received at
the Strand. The laughs were continuous and it wasn't
difficult to observe that everyone was mighty well
pleased.
At any rate "The Love Expert" is surely amusing
and Miss Talmadge, with her ingenious personality
and winsome manerisms will win any audience. A
well selected cast, including Jack HalHday, leading
man in Norma's last picture, Arnold Lucy and Nata-
lie Talmadge, all do their bit toward the success of
the venture. Director Kirkland has handled the story
very well and there are some original touches that
?re great. For instance, Connie's recipe for love de-
scribes the symptoms as quickening heart beats,
throbbing pulse and flushed face. A close-up shows
the victim's heart undergoing these effects and the
faces actually turn red. This bit provided some big
laughs.
The titles contain some fine Emerson-Loos humor
and one especially had them laughing long after it had
been shown. Among those in the fellow's family
whom she must marry ofif before the fellow can marry
her, is Aunt Cordelia — you know the type, ear trum-
pet, glasses, curls, etc. Connie shocks her nearly to
death by asking "How long is it since you had a
thrill?" •
Arnold Lucy, the father, finally decides to send his
"man crazy" daughter' Babs to her Aunt Emily in
Boston in the hopes that she will outgrow the malady
but the fever increases. Babs experiences all the
symptoms of being in love with Aunt Emily's fiance,
Jim, who is the manager of her father's Boston office.
But Jim has two sisters and Aunt Cordelia to pro-
vide for and cannot marry,
Babs sees that Aunt Emily is not really in love
with Jim, so she proceeds to arrange to get him her-
self. She manoeuvers to get all hands to Palm Beach
where they are some great bits in which Babs matches
up Jim's family. Particularly when she puts Aunt
Cordelia in her father's room and the situation is so
compromising he is compelled to agree to marry
Auntie. ,
Of course in the end she is successful in getting rid
of all Jim's dependents and after a little more manoeu-
vering, considerable heart beating and face flushing,
he proposes and the fade-out shows them disappear-
ing in a roll chair.
Should Be A Treat For The Box Office
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Get this one if you can, for it's hard to conceive of
anyone not liking it. It's good all the way through.
The laughs keep coming and every one registers.
And some are mighty big — big enough to keep them
laughing after it's all over. You may be sure the
original bits regarding the blushing and heart throb-
bing will surely get them.
You can say a whole lot about the star. She de-
serves it this time, and give Mr. Emerson and Miss
Loos their share of the credit. |Run lines like : "Girls,
if you're in doubt as to whether he loves you or not,
Connie Talmadge will show you how to find out. She's
a 'Love Expert.' " Or, "Marrying off your fiance's
family is no trouble if you know how to do it. See
the 'Love Expert' do the trick."
Sunday, May 2, 1920
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AII.Y
Mack Sennett Comes Through With a Feature That DeUvers
"DOWN ON THE FARM"
Mack Sennett-United Artists
DIRECTORS Erie Kenton and Ray Gray
SUPERVISED BY Mack Sennett
CAMERAMEN Fred Jackman and Perry Evans
AS A WHOLE Up to Mack Sennett standard
with a lot of new tricks and gags that regis-
ter wonderfully well.
STORY Sufficient to hang the comedy business
together.
DIRECTION. .. .Shows an abandonment that could
have been achieved only through great care
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Nothing elaborate attempted
CAMERA WORK Very capable
LEADING PLAYERS Louise Fapenda, Harry
Grribbon, Jim Finlayson and Billy Armstrong
handle principal roles well.
SUPPORT Teddy, the cat and baby prominent;
Ben Turpin only appears in a bit.
EXTERIORS Good farm stuff
INTERIORS Answer the purpose
DETAIL Much comedy stuff that registers as
sure-fire.
CHARACTER OF STORY Business of refut-
ing the villainous landlord and mortgage
holder.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,700 feet
"Down on the Farm" has a load of new laughs and
is generally up to the standard that Mack Sennett
maintains in his two reel comedies. Its only faults
are really not in the picture but register themselves
nevertheless as errors of omission. These are two in
number. The first is the disappointingly brief space
awarded Ben Turpin. From the advertising you are
led to expect that this gentleman has one of the stellar
roles and you greet his initial appearance with an ap-
preciative laugh. But the Knight of the Cross Eyes
has only one brief sequence, just a bit of a role. The
second point of debate is the length of the film. Listed
as of feature footage its running time suggests a
length of a mere three thousand feet.
However, the actual contents of "Down on the
Farm" is fine in the Mack Sennett sense. In the first
place he has seemingly been inspired by the locale of
the action and has originated a lot of new tricks and
gags that belong particularly to the soil. There is a
sequence, for instance, showing Louise Fazenda going
along in the freshly ploughed field planting corn. A
flock of geese follow her up and eat up the seed as
soon as it leaves her hand.
Besides original gags of the above nature there is
the presence of Teddy the dog, Pepper the cat, and the
Sennett youngster, all of whom amaze and amuse
because of their clevernes-:. The sequence showing
Teddy rescuing the baby from his perilous position
on a shaky board over a waterfall is particularly well
done.
Speaking of plot, there is sufficient of it to hang the
various tricks and gags together. There is the vil-
lainous landlord with his mortgage, the farmer's
daughter and the poor but honest farmhand. The
daughter concocts a "past" to get rid of the landlord's
attentions. She is about to marry the farmhand when
he landlord discovers a letter saying she has inher-
ited wealth. He tells the farmhand of the fake "past"
and the wild mixup is on. An unusually good se-
quence is staged when the man supposed to be con-
nected with the daughter's past enters the action and
believes all his accusers have gone "cuckoo."
Louise Fazenda renders yeoman service as the far-
mer's daughter, Jim Finlayson is the burlesque land-
lord and plays the role with due comedy appreciation.
Harry Gribbon is the farmhand and Billy Armstrong
the innocent victim of the girl's "past." Marie Pre-
vost apears in the brief sequence with Turpin.
Something "Different" to Exploit That Should Run Up Records
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The name of Mack Sennett stands for the best in
the knockabout comedy line and when you let the
public know that "Down on the Farm" is a feature
from his studio the rest should be merely a matter
of counting big receipts.
There are various ways of exploiting the picture.
The title suggests several types of ballyhoo advertis-
ing as well as lobby decoration. Any stage setting or
songs rendered during the performance should be of
rural character.
But the most important work of all is to let the
public know that you have a Mack Sennett feature
and to let them know this through increased news-
paper advertising. The picture will stand up* well
along side of adjectives and you can advertise it with
merited enthusiasm. And as feature comedy of this
type so rarely makes its appearance, "Down on the
Farm" should have small trouble in running up rec-
ords where it is properly handled.
"TAITH and Hope mirrored in
■^ the soul of a wholesome coun-
try girl.
Lust and Trickery looming in the
shadow of an underworld par-
asite.
A Romance, touched by the high-
lights of all human emotions.
In it, two master craftsmen, Paul
Armstrong and R. A. Walsh,
have reached the peak of
achievement.
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Sunday, May 2, 1920
Sad Attempt to Make a Farce From Totally Inadequate Material
William Russell in
"LEAVE IT TO ME"
Fox
DIRECTOR Emmett J. Flynn
AUTHOR Arthur Jackson
SCENARIO BY Jules G. Furthman
CAMERAMAN Clyde DeVinna
AS A WHOLE Two reel comedy idea stretched
out to five painful reels.
STORY Inadequate, disconnected and lacking
in appeal.
Direction Allowed some of the players to
overact considerably and generally seems lost
in maze of inconsequential scenes.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS No effects striven for
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Is lost in unsympathetic role that doesn't
afford him many comedy opportunities.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Some pretty ones
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Good enough
CHARACTER OF STORY Episodes concern-
ing rich fellow's bluff about going to work
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
To consider the story contained in "Leave It to
Me" for a five reel feature was foolhardy. At best it
might have made an average two reel comedy. Elab-
orated upon to fill in the extra footage demanded here
it appears as a picture, quite inadequate, disconnected
and lacking in appeal. It is a painful attempt to fash-
ion a farce around one of those breezy, high spirited
heroes.
The opening is promising. It reveals some very
pretty Santa Barbara shots with the leading charac-
ters disporting themselves in an outdoor bathing tank.
But subsequently little that is meritorious makes its
way to the screen. William Russell appears as a rich
young man, Dick Derrickson, whose fiancee, Madge,
breaks off the engagement because he won't go to
work.
Deciding that he must do something to placate her
he buys a detective agency that hasn't had a job for
two years and puts his name on the door. Even then
Madge is dissatisfied for she discovers that he has
picked this job because there is no work attached to
it. So Dick sends for a flock of crooks to invade the
town and commit crimes under his direction that he
may have the honor of doing the cleanup work.
Here is a very rich farce idea and one which, imag-
inatively developed, might have made entertainment
of a most amusing sort. But it takes more than a mere
idea for a pictorial farce and it appears as if Messrs.
Jackson and Furthman, who respectively wrote and
scenarioized the present one, stopped short after hit-
ting upon this basis.
The subsequent action is not worth relating here.
The plot is neither coherent nor sustaining and the
laughs can easily be numbered on the fingers of one
hand. There is a lot of business about incriminating
letters written by Dick's friend and held by an ex-
chorus girl that is pushed into the general shape of
a plot, but the interest it arouses is nil.
They conclude after a foolish automobile chase has
been staged in which all the members of a wedding
party partake. The final fade-out showing 5)ick and
Madge embracing leaves no feeling of satisfaction,
for Dick never made good on his effort at work and
his antics were little short of painful in the majority
of cases.
Russell seems lost in the role of Dick. Eileen Percy
is pretty enough as Madge. Harvey Clark overdoes
the detective role to an impossible extent. Others are
Hal Cooly, Billy Elmer, Lucille Cavanaugh, Marcelle
Daley and Milla Davenport.
You'll Have a Hard Time With This Even With Russell's Fans
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
No matter how popular William Russell is with
your clientele, "Leave It to Me" is going to leave
them pretty much dissatisfied after it's all over. There
was an idea for a farce in the importation of the crooks
but it wasn't developed to any creditable extent.
Moreover, even in farce comedies a sympathetic hero
is necessary on which to center the appeal. The make-
up of Dick Derrickson's character hasn't anything
very commendable about it and he doesn't perform
anything wonderful during the run of the picture.
However, the main cause for the picture's failure
to register is its utter lack of a continuous, substan-
tial plot. It starts going in the right direction, gets
a few steps on its way, then crumples up in a heap
and passes out. And no effort on the part of those
concerned in the production succeeds in reviving it
or the interest that has died with it.
Sund£», May 2, 1*920
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DAILV
TheyVe Gone Very Wild On Both Story and Thrills in This
Houdini in
"TERROR ISLAND"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR James Cruze
AUTHORS Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey
SCENARIO BY Walter Woods
CAMERAMAN William Marshall
AS A WHOLE Attempt at stunt and thrill pic-
ture, but in most cases they go wild and get
laughs.
STORY So terribly melodramatic that they
apologize for it in one of the first subtitles.
DIRECTION Doesn't show much skill; over-
working of stunts shows this.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Didn't catch star in actual
act of doing any one of his liberating stunts.
STAR. . . .Hasn't the chance to show what he can do
SUPPORT Average, containing Lila Lee and
Rosemary Theby.
EXTERIORS Good water stuff
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Some awful mistakes in direction,
such as character's ability to stay under water
for minutes.
CHARACTER OF STORY Search and battle
for sunken treasure.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,813 feet
"Terror Island" is awlull}' rude to an audience's
sense of plausibility. And while an audience's btimp
of this element is varyingly developed, it must be
stated that the average well-known audience won't
stand for the general line c>{ far-fetched melodrama
that is handed out in this picture. It's a plain case of
going wild on thrills. Thrills are thrilling so long as
they are within the limits of plausibility. x-Vn automo-
bile dashing across a track and just missing the cow-
catcher of the oncoming engine is thrilling because it
might happen. In passing this is the best thriller in
"Terror Island."
The melodramatic frame ])ro\ ided for the attempted
thrills by Arthur B. Keeve and John W. Grey is none
too good either. In fact it is so wild in conception
that the title writer makes a little apology for it at
the start. It introduces Houdini as Harry Harper.
inventtM- of a suljmarine to salvage sunken treasure.
W hen Be\ erly A\'est reads of this she goes to him and
.'ippcals for aid to rescue her father. It seems he is
lield prisoner by savages on a distant island and un-
ic^.-> .-^hc appears by a certain date with a certain jewel
lie will be ofi'ered as a sacrifice. If she does appear
lather can go free and the natives will also show
him the spot where a ship with a cargo of diamonds
was sunk.
Beverly has villainous relatives galore who attempt
to steal the jewel from her, but gallant Harry Harper
is always re;ul\' to defeat their ends and despite the
fact that the}- string him up in chains and throw him
ott the wharf in a roped box he escapes to his subma-
rine and sets otT on his heroic mission. Incidentally
H<iU(Iini is not shown doing these lil>eratng stunts,
and so lays hmself open to criticism.
Once the scene is transferred to the island the wild-
eyed thrills start. Beverly is thrown over a preci-
pice locked in a safe. A villain descends in a diving-
suit, places a charg-e of dynamite under the safe and
returns to his ship. Then Harry lets himself out of
his trick submarine, opens the safe somehow and
swims back with the perfectly able Beverly ! Oh boy,
what lungs Beverly must have! Well, after that they
swim out of the submarine again, five or ten minutes
under water not having affected them to any great
extent, and scare the natives to flight b}- posing as
ghosts.
Houdini has Lila I^ee in support as the oxygenized
Beverly, while Rosemary Theby is a desperate vil-
lainess. Others are Wiltch Taylor. Eugene Pallette,
VA Brady, Frank Bonner, Ted Duncan and Fred
^rurner.
Chances Are Pretty Big That This Will Get Laughed At
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
What with the terribly far-fetched thrills in this it
isn't very likely that it will register with the majorit}'
of audiences. All audiences are ready to be thrilled
and fooled if the thrilling and fooling is done skil-
fully, but such is not the case here and the probabil-
ity is that most audiences will laugh right out as they
pile impossibilit}^ on impossibility as the story pro-
gresses.
llwudini's first picture for Paramount was a real
good thriller. Most likely they will remember it, and
if vnn displa}- his name with this one they will come in
in large ntunbers. But audiences aren't made up of
dubs, and while you ma}' find some of the kids re-
si)onding to the stufT in this even they are pretty wise
(sometimes wiser than the old folks in the long run).
EDVIN CAREWE PRODUCTIONS, INC
PRESENTS
Erom fte famous plaij bij AUGUSTUS THOMAS
PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY EDMN CARE:WE
llnderneaili Ihe greal while
southern moon! The niqhl calls
her "to romance . Her "warm Mexican
hearl hungers for it. There be- ^
fore her is Romance, in an American!
Training bids her hate; inclination
bids her love; caution bids her
beware. TIow can she kno-wihat
her conflict of emotions springs
from Ihe commingled blood ofxhe
two races, racing in her veins?
A CERTAIN SUCCESS,- FOR VOUl
^Pathe
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DAILV
Sunday, May 2, 1920
Very Conventional Story With Star Miscast
Irene Castle in
"THE AMATEUR WIFE"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Edward Dillon
AUTHOR Nalbro Hartley
SCENARIO BY Jane Murfin
CAMERAMAN Hal Young
AS A WHOLE Uninspired and quite uncon-
vincing picturization of very old story ma-
terial.
STORY Very conventional in theme and treat-
ment with rather unreal heroine.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Doesn't convince in "Ugly duckline"
role; all right when she blossoms forth in
fine clothes.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Very few used
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Unappreciated,
plain wife transforms herself into butterfly
and wins husband's love.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,358 feet
The conventionality of this story seems to have got-
ten the best of those concerned in its production with
the result that the completed picture appears as an
uninspired .commonplace picturization of a them;-
that has been handled with more appreciation many
times before. Furthennore the story was a most un-
wise choice to make for a star of Irene Castle's a1)ilitv
and reputation. She has a name for being well dressed,
in fact this has been in a large measure responsible
for her success on the screen- — her ability to display
gowns gracefully. Not a skilled actress, Miss Castle
therefore has a peculiarly hard and unsuccessful time
of it trying to make herself convincing in the role of
an ugly duckling whose main fault iS that she doesn't
know how to make herself attractive by dressing ap-
])r()priately.
Justine Sj^encer has l)een reared in a French con-
\ ent and comes to America with very provincial ideas
about clothes and morals. Naturally she is shocked
to Hnd her mother a musical comedy queen, but not
more so than the musical comedy queen is to find her
daughter grown to young womanhood. There were
comedy opportunities in this phase of the story that
have been entirely overlooked in its picturization.
And it seems peculiar that a director of well devel-
ojx'd comedy sense like Dillon didn't show more of
the ])lay between the mother, ^^ho wantp.d to be
lliought N'oung, and h'^r daughter.
One of tlie mother's youthful admirers kills her in
a jealotis rage and then takes his own life. This scene
is i)]ayed with small dramatic sense. It just happens,
that's all. .\fterwards Cosmo .Spotiswood. a wealthy
clubman, taking pit}" on Jtistine. marries her and then
retires to the remote recesses of his club. This hurts
Justine, 1)ecause she loves him, but she can do nothing.
It is only when Cosmo has de]5arted on a tri]:) abroad
ihat Justine awakens. Her awakening is brought
about l)y lier mother's old maid who straightway
makes a beauty out of her by bobbing her hair and
ordering fashionable clothes. And this beautifying
])rocess seems also to sharpen Justine's w-its, for when
Como returns home she pla_\s upon his jealousies and
makes him fall madl\' in love with her.
The happy ending is brought about through a rather
usual series of circumstances which are so tisual and
treated in such a commonplace manner that they
don't register as very dramatic.
.Su]>porting the star are William Carleton as Cosmo,
-\ugusta Anderson as the mother, Arthur Rankin as
her young admirer, and S. J. Warrington, A. Saskin,
r^frs. Charles Dewev and Ellen Olson.
Star's Feminine Admirers Will Hardly Accept Her In This Role
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Irene Castle holds, or did hold, a very high position
in the hearts of picture goers, and particularly with
the ladies of the matinee. They admired her for her
clothes if for nothing else. And before these ladies
the star in her present role is going to appear verv
unconvincing. That she should assume the part of
a plain little girl is quite without the bounds of plaus-
ibility. If she were a great actress she mght be able
to get away with such a part, but Miss Castle is at
best a fascinatingly decorative figure in an evening
gown.
After the middle mark of the picture is passed and
the star is shown in the best gowns, the picture makes
a better impression. But on the whole the story and
the uninspired manner in which it has been treated
prevents the picture from reaching a mark anything
higher than average.
Sunday, May 2, 1920
DAILV
li
A Western That Departs From the Beaten Path and Registers As Big
William Farnum in
"THE ORPHAN"
Fox
DIRECTOR J. Gordan Edwards
AUTHOR Clarence E. Mulford
SCENARIO BY Roy Somerville
CAMERAMAN John W. Boyle
AS A WHOLE Crackerjack western with un-
usual atmosphere written around very sym-
pathetic good bad man character.
STORY Interest remarkably well sustained
through skilful story development.
DIRECTION Very distinctive; lifts this quite
far above the usual western picture.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Excellent
STAR Puts a lot of personality into his role and
makes it stand out as human and appealing
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Some western shots that are dif-
ferent from the ordinary run.
INTERIORS Few used
DETAIL ' Very good
CHARACTER OF STORY. . .Romance and revenge
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
Here's a western that stands head and shoulders
above the usual run because it is different in general
background, in atmosphere, in central character and
in many of its principal situations. In addition to all
this, it has been very skilfully developed and contains
many surprising little twists and delightful comedy
moments that will most certainly register with all
audiences.
Director J. Gordon Edwards deserves much of the
credit due the success of the production. In the first
place he has staged the action, practically all of which
takes place outdoors, in a new set of exteriors. You
can't recognize them as the same ones you saw in the
western you ran last week. They're something dif-
ferent and aflford a background full of atmosphere
and color.
As said, the plot is remarkably well developed, a
strong sustaining interest does, in fact, run straight
through the picture. The many scenes of the good
bad man with those that should be his enemies but
cannot be owing to their capitulation to his pleasing
personality have the element of suspense in common
with an effective comedy strain. It is these things
tliat count so largely in favor of "The Orphan."
The story brings the time-honored Indians back in
the limelight, but their presence is not to be noted for
its conventionality but solely for the additional color
and suspense it lends the story. William Farnum
appears as a roaming bandit, nicknamed the Orphan.
Ever since a child he has been hunting his father's
slayer. Near a western town he saves the sheriif
from the Indians and also drives the redskins away
from the stage coach in which the sheriff's daughter
is riding to join him.
Thus he makes fast friends of these two and also
the driver of the stage coach. The balance of the ac-
tion concerns the sheriff's pardonable efforts to avoid
capture of the bandit and the activities of a certain
ranch owner to bring about his death. In the end,
of course, the ranch owner turns out to be the man
who killed the Orphan's father. There is a chase and
the Orphan comes back alive. He has a job given
him and receives the love of the sheriff's daughter.
Farnum is at his best in the title role and brings
a very forceful character into being as the good bad
man. George Nichols and G. Raymond Nye as the
sheriff and stage driver have sympathetic parts.
Louise Lovely is the girl. Others are Henry Her-
bert, Earl Grain, Harry de Vere, Al Fremont and
Olive White,
There is only one bad slip. That comes when Far-
num has his temple grazed by a bullet causing blood
to flow. In the next scene there isn't a sign of it.
Let Them Know That You Have Something Different In This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Here's one that you can spread yourself on. It's a
western that's different, that's far out of the ordinary.
In advertising it concentrate on this fact. Frame a
reader something on this order, "It's a western, but
it's different. Gone is the conventional bar-room set-
ting, the roulette wheel, etc. Instead appears a great
human story with a great big human character as its
central figure, a story filled to the brim with drama,
with thrills and with comedy.
Your William Farnum stock will soar several points
after his appearance in this. Come out with a good
spread on his name. It would also pay to mention
J. Gordon Edwards, the director. His name has ap-
peared on many Fo.k pictures, including the big Thed i
Bara success of the i)ast, and folks know him as a
man they can depend on for worthwhile entertainment.
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The Swing and Pace of this Tale of the Woods Will Delight Your Crowds
Dial Film Company
presents
MITCHELL LEWIS
m
King Spruce
From the novel by HOLMAN F.DAY
Directed by Roy Clements
Mitchell Lewis in a part which
fits him like a glove "homespuR
honesty and heart of gold.
With the first turn of the crank
your audience is plunged into
the very midst of things and
their hearts are kept vibrating
with thrill and emotion to the
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Melodrama of Old South Based on "Right Thinking" Theme
"THE FAMILY HONOR"
King W. Vidor-First National
DIRECTOR King W. Vidor
AUTHOR John Booth Harrower
SCENARIO BY William Parker
CAMERAMAN Ira H. Morgan
AS A WHOLE Melodrama of small southern
town utilizing "right thinking" idea to
achieve happy ending.
STORY Is capably handled and maintains an
interest above the average throughout.
DIRECTION Has achieved a fine southern at-
mosphere in most instances and production
is enriched through care of small details.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Some exceptionally pretty effects
CAMERA WORK Very good
LEADING PLAYERS Florence Vidor, Roscoe
Karns and Ben Alexander stand out in prin-
cipal roles.
SUPPORT Charles Meredith and George Nich-
ols run them close seconds.
EXTERIORS Full of real southern atmosphere
INTERIORS Same
DETAIL Great attention paid details enriches
production without burdening it.
CHARACTER OF STORY Perjurers reform
and confess to truth at murder trial because
of influence of child.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,584 feet
The general effect created by this picture, King
Vidor's initial First National, is highly pleasing, and
although King Vidor has put nothing big or preten-
tious in the production, it should strike a responsive
chord in all audiences because it shows in a very
pretty manner the triump of Good over Evil. It is
accomplished by considerable play on the act of "Right
Thinking," but it is done in such a way that no relig-
ious propaganda is dominant. It's there all right,
there is no mistake about that, but it is welded into
the melodramatic story that is made human and ap-
pealing through the fine atmosphere achieved in the
production and numerous little touches. The locale
is the old South and Vidor has generally succeeded
in communicating the old southern atmosphere to the
screen in all its attractive realism.
The story tells of the disgrace brought on the old
Tucker name by a scapegrace boy, Dal. His sister,
Beverly, has deprived herself of everything to send
him to college and he had turned out a drunkard and
gambler. After a raid on the town gambling house
he is accused of murder. 'J"he real murderer, the pro-
prietor of the place, secures witnesses who offer per-
jured testimony that Dal committed the crime.
And when his case seems altogether hopeless littlo
Ben Tucker appears in the court room. His radiant
face and innocence completely reform the perjurers
and they regain their positions on the stand to tell
the truth. Of course this climax sequence is alto-
geher artificial. Anyone at all familiar with court
rooms can sense innumerable false turns in it. But
at the same time it is prettily done and the happy end-
ing is achieved in a different manner.
Florence Vidor appears as Beverly and gives a deli-
cately appealing performance. Roscoe Karns is the
wayward brother and plays the role ever so realistic-
ally. Ben Alexander is in his element as the child.
Charles Meredith as Beverly's suitor makes the most
of his role. George Nichols, John P. Lockney, Willis
Marks and Harold Goodwin complete the cast.
Given a Good Presentation This WilPMake Profound Impression
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You have a picture here that is certainly going to
make an impression on everyone. Given the proper
presentation (and careful attention should be given
to the musical accompaniment) its dramatic value
will be materially enhanced. In fact, offered in the
same artistic taste as it has been produced, the proba-
bility is that it will be profoundly moving. The "right
thinking" idea behind it you can mention or not, just
as you please. It might help in some cases. In oth-
ers it might injure. But whatever the benefits it
brings from the advertising standpoint it certainly
helps the entertainment.
The story gives you the opportunity to cater to the
thrill loving crowds as well. Mention of the gam-
bling hall, the raid and the perjured murder trial, to
gether with the old southern locale and the effort of
the girl to uphold the family honor, will serve to
arouse more than a passing interest in the produc-
tion. The fact that this is King Vidor's first inde-
pendent production should be made known, particu-
larly if you played his Brentwood pictures. And you
will also find that the majority of those in the cast
have reputations of some value from the box office
standpoint.
Sunday, May 2. 15^0
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It's Different and Has a Genuine Appeal
"THE MIRACLE OF MONEY"
Hobart Henley Prod.-Pathe
DIRECTOR Hobart Henley
AUTHOR Beaulah Poynter
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Richard Fryer
AS A WHOLE While not a marvelous pro-
duction it h£s a wonderful appeal because it's
different, real and lifelike.
STORY Gets away from the usual line of pic-
ture stuff and registers some distinctly hu-
man bits.
DIRECTION Shows fine judgment in selec-
tion of types and manner of handling story
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Fair
CAMERA WORK Average
PLAYERS Splendid selections for various parts;
no one given prominence.
EXTERIORS Only one or two
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Well taken care of
CHARACTER OF STORY A romance of mid-
dle age.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,515 feet
The fact that it is different, that it gets away from
the usual routine material .and plot of the present day
picture story, helps a whole lot in making "The Mira-
cle of Money" a worth-while picture. It contains that
element of roniance found along the time of life when
hope (lies hard and is easily rexived.
^^'I^il^■ it isn't a niarx elons . prinhiction. "'I'he Mir-
acle of Money" is decidely accurate and always real.
New Yorkers especially will recognize scenes shot
in one of the city's large hotels.
In her younger days Emmy Hodges had hoped to
marry Jim Heath, but he had gone away and never
returned. With her cousin, Patty Hodges, Emmy
set the styles in headgear for the ladies of Province-
town. The two women were in their forties when they
came into possession of a large fortune left them by
an uncle. Patty's whole ambition was to make Emmy
happy, make her forget the past.
They came to New York and established them-
selves in one of the best hotels, toured the Fifth Ave
nue shops and spent their money freely. But Emmy
observed that for some reason or other folks were
laughing at them. But Patty found the reason. Their
girlish frocks were not in keeping with their faces.
The two "girls" visit a beauty shop and suffer the
various processes of being made pretty.
Then fate, destiny, or whatever you may wish to
call it, placed a sick man in the room next to the
Hodges. It was the small town curiosity perhaps
that lead Patty to inquire who was ill in the ne.xt
room and while she is quizzing the physician she hears
the man calling "Emmy." She enters the room and
finds Jim Heath. In the meantime he had been
searching for a younger brother and making good a
large amount which the youth had stolen when he
eloped with Emmy's younger sister.
Patty calls Emmy in and there is a happy reunion
for Emmy and Jim while a fade out shows Patty weep-
ing with sheer joy.
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Sunday, May 2, 1920
They Should Like It Because It's Different
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"THE MIRACLE OF MONEY"
Hobart Henley Prod.-Pathe
If you feel the need of something "different," some-
thing that gets away from the customary "love sto-
ries" or "domestic troubles," this one is a good bet.
It starts out with real people, the kind found in a
small town, in this case two women along in middle
life, but in whom the spirit of romance is not quite
dead.
There are many angles from
your patrons. T.ell them about
picture contains scenes actually
York's most fashionable hotels
Fifth Avenue shop and a real
women will be interested in the
them "They thought they were
what clothes and money did for
acle of Money.' "
which to appeal to
the story. Say the
taken in one of New
; scenes taken in a
beauty parlor. The
shopping tour. Tell
old maids. But see
them. It's 'The Mir-
A Prescription
TO THE PRODUCER OF
SHORT SUBJECTS
COMEDIES
EDUCATIONALS
SCENICS
NOVELTIES
WISHING TO REACH THE
DISTRIBUTOR
EXHIBITOR OR
STATE RIGHT BUYER
EFFICIENTLY
EVERY DAY
OF THE YEAR
AND AT COMPARATIVELY
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Some Short Reels
"Don't Weaken"— Pathe
Golf links are the scene of a great deal of the action in an-
other single rceler in which Snub Pollard and his short col-
ored ccnipanion do most of the work. There is some cred-
itable material in the piece and although some of it is not
especially effective, it is a fair offering. The scene in which
the two dubs attempt to locate the minute white sphere, miss-
ing it until Pollard is forced to resort to a ruse to make them
believe they finall)' succeeded in hitting the elusive pellet is
practically certain to secure a laugh and one or two other bits
are also likely to be productive of giggles.
"Her Lucky Day"— Reelcraft
With several commendable situations woven about a fairly
clever story, this two reeler, starring Alice Howell and featur-
ing Dick Smith is likely to prove quite acceptable. There is
much material in it that is not especially funny, but a great
deal that is up to the mark and will in all probability make it
worth while. In the scene, early in the offering, wherein the
dog and cat cause some confusion, there is some stuff that will
provoke a few giggles. Thereafter, the action in the cafe holds
up fairly well, with the dog and monkey used, getting results.
The bit in which the principal comedienne imagines herself
facing St. Peter before the gates of Heaven, only to be spir-
ited away by the devil, has not been staged as elaborately as
it could have been, but will undoubtedly produce a satisfactory
effect. At the end, they disclose the fact that most of wl.ai
came before was a dream- — a conclusion which no longer is
unusual and one which is not essential here. Dick Smith
directed.
"Shimmy Shivvers" — Bray-Goldwyn
The spectacle of someone shaking the shimmy is quite fa-
miliar in animated cartoons, and since the justly celebrated
shake is given considerable footage in the cartoon which makes
up the first part of the third of the series of Bray Comics, it
does not register very heavily. Neatly drawn, it holds atten-
tion but does not bring the laughs very fast. Following that
portion is a series of lampoons, gags and witty remarks of
various sorts. Several of these are funny, but there is no
deviation from the general run of this sort of material which
i as lost its novelty and does not go as well as it did originaiU.
There is more than enough of it on the market.
Pathe Review, No. 43
As is the case in most screen magazines, variety is the m[-
ing feature in another Pathe Review which ranks with the
general run of offerings of this sort. Two colored portions,
a slow motion study, footage devoted to the cleaning of silver-
ware, and an Apache dance are taken up in it. While each
part is interesting enough in itself, there is no particular feat-
ure to make it stand out above numerous similar reels. Hard-
workmg Portuguese women and some African animals are
dealt with in the colored parts, which incidentally should be
separated so that one does not follow the other. Feminine
swimmers illustrate several strokes under the section titled
"Venus Takes a Swim." How silverware is cleaned and pol-
ished at hotels is shown in another bit, and the combined
tough and symbolic dance which closes holds attention
Pathe Review, No. 44
Dr. Ditmars discusses an ostrich-like bird, called the Emus
m the openmg part of this production. After that comes the
usual colored part, which in this case consist? of scenes shot
m _Nimes, France. The manner in which an expert cowboy
knife-thrower hurls the blades in the direction of a courageous
young lady is seen in the part wherein the action is slowed
to one-eighth of its actual speed, and the production of salt
at San Mateo, California, occupies another part. Desiree
Lubovska displays the Terpischorean art in "The Dance of
the Ancient Aztecs," the closing section. As a whole, a very
acceptable review.
"Shoot on Sight"— Pathe
Western saloon stuff, the typical villainous saloon-owner of
the wild and woolly region, some funny burlesqued titles.
Snub Pollard, starred in the piece, and his darkey compatriot
combined serve to make this an acceptable comedy. It lags
a bit in one place, but otherwise goes along at top speed and
keeps the laughs coming at a satisfactory rate of speed. There
are several bits of business in the production that are of merit.
Pollard's appearance, his exploits with a six-shooter and others
all registering the desired effect. Generally ss good as the
best of the Pollard reels.
"The Bowling Alley"— Fox
Mutt and Jeff here invade a bowling alley and much humor
is derived when the artist again permits his imagination to
run riot in his drawings of the two comedians and their expe-
riences in attempting to handle the large balls. Given a fertile
field such as this the Mutt and Jeff artist always turns out
some thing praiseworthy. "The Bowling Alley" has many
laughs in it due to its great ridiculousness and stands well up
ill the series.
"Dangerous Eyes" — Fox-Sunshine
This comedy is staged in a department store and those con-
cerned in its production have utilized many of the rich possi-
bilities that such a setting presents in a highly creditable
manner. Incidental to the comedy the Fox bathing girls get
into the action, this time as models displaying the latest fash-
ions. Chester Conklin is the principal comedian and his antics
as janitor of the store, vamping everyone with his "dangerous"
eyes surely strike many responsive comedy notes. Not the
least humorous scene in the production is the one in which
Conklin permits the revolving floor on which the models dis-
play themselves to run wild when the position of honor is
occupied by an old woman. The result is a completely
wrecked gown and a very dilapidated looking dame. The ac-
tion concludes .with a wild house-top chase. All in all this
one can stand with the better two reelers that Hampton Del
Ruth and his associates have been producing recently. Jack
Blystone directed it and in the supporting cast appear Doro-
they Lee, Ed Kennedy, Gux Pixley and Laura La Varnie.
"The Water Plug"— Reelcraft
Most of this single reel comedy in which Billy Franey is
starred, directed by George Jeske. is up to the mark. Franey
is clever enough and the story material for the greater part
is humorous. At the very start, Franey receives a ducking
and there is a scene wherin he comes upon a man beating a
woman before a camera. In the familiar fashion he tries to
stop it and is rudely punished for his interference. Neither
of these portions is essential to the theme, which begins to
develop thereafter. Franey perceives a detective serving a
summons on an automobile owner whose vehicle has been
parked before a hydrant. He manages to secure a portable
affair resembling one, as well as a badge, and upon placing it
near various machines, exacts bribes from their owners. Most
of the comedy centers about his exploits with the "hydrant,"
after the use of which a trio of coppers get on his trail. There
is some in-and-out-of-the-manhole material, not new, but al-
ways funny, and when he is finally caught, Franey offers to
lead the blue-coated gentlemen to an establishment where they
may secure "a quart." with the result that they march off
peacefully. It is a good gag and winds up well.
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Sunday, May 2, 1920
Short Reels
"A Tale of a Terrier"— Paramount-Post
This is something a little out of the ordinary in the way of
single reels. It purports to be a diary of a terrier pup, from
the time of his weening days up to the period of his life in
which he runs away from a rich city home, roams the country
and finally becomes the adopted member of a farmer's family.
The tale provides ample opportunity for the exhibition of some
pretty shots, many of them showing a pretty stream and the
surrounding woods. Tlie subtitles are written in the first
person, supposedly the words of the dog, and alternately pro-
voke laughs and admiration for their rather clever and unusual
style.
"Ransom" — Universal
Basically, this two reel western in which Ed "Hoot" Gibson
is starred is like numerous similar productions. As usual, the
hero rounds up alone a band of villains, who in this case ride
out on forays masked, at the climax. Some comedy has been
woven about the incidents, which are no more novel than this
type of drama, except possibly in one or two cases. Leonard
Clapham, Dan Crimmons, Nelson McDowell, Virginia Faire
and others appear in the piece which has little to lift it above
the usual run of westerns of this length. Some meritorious
comedy relief is its most valuable adjunct.
"Circumstantial Evidence" — Universal
Burnt trousers, which result in Ed "Hoot" Gibson's secur-
ing another pair, with an incriminating note in one pocket,
lead him ultimately to round up a band of rustlers in this
one. He doesn't wed the girl at the finish, but from all ap-
pearances is well on the road to a romance. There are bits of
comedy mixed up with the action, and while the plausibility
of the two reeler is open to question, it possesses most of the
qualities looked for in short westerns. The title is apt to
mislead and create the impression that it concerns a convic-
tion of some sort based on circumstantial evidence. What the
title alludes to most probably is the discovery of a note passed
between two of the crooks by the girl, and her conclusion
that Hoot is one of those who is stealing her father's horses.
The irrepressible Gibson soon gets his six-shooter working
and rounds up the criminals, receiving as a reward the posi-
tion of foreman on the ranch of the heroine's father. In addi-
tion, he is rewarded with a meaning smile from the woman
in the case. More love interest could have been injected, but
it should get over as it i&
"The WUdcat"— Reelcraft
Texas Guinan, styled "The Queen of the 'West" and starred
in this two reel western, is an energetic performer who works
zealously enough and has the sort of a personality that will
please the followers of this type of drama. The story used is
one that affords much opportunity for comedy relief, in fact,
there is more of the humorous than the dramatic. Through-
out, the action is fast with the balance of power shifting first
from good to the evil side and then back again. Revolvers
are shot oflf with no apparent effect now and then, the heroine
engages in some fisticuffs with the deputy sheriff-bandit and
after a chase the evildoers are locked in the hoosegow. Hav-
ing tamed the wildcat maid, the hero prepares to make her
bis at the finish. No particularly effective climax is worked
up in the production, directed by Jay Hunt, the writer having
made the prevailing light atmosphere the predominating feat-
ure. Nothing to make this a superior offering to many similar
two reelers is in evidence.
Another Mentor Scenic
Hai:d-colored scenics api)ear to be enjoying considerable
popularity at present and this Mentor reel ranks with the
better ones. Scenes shot along the River Clyde in Scotland
make up the first part. There is stuff taken near falls.> of
which there are several, rapids and more placid water. Most
of it is tinted in good style and holds the ey.e. Thiereafter,
there is footage devoted to Hanoi, Indo-China. Here the na-
tives are seen as well as the different architectural works and
landmarks. One corking good shot is that of a boy fishing
in shallow water, among the bits of curious watery vegeta-
tion. Closing is a part dealing with The Crimea. Here again
there is much creditable water stuff, in fact, it is the best
portion of the reel. They have colored it very well and with
nature lending more than a helping hand, have a highly com-
mendable offering.
"Why Be Jealous"— Robertson-Cole
Having the fond husband mistake his wife's brother or some
other relative for a secret lover, is an idea that has been
worked on innumerable occasions. In this single reeler they
have employed the same basic theme, having a decorator en-
gaged by the wife take the place of the much abused kins-
man. Naturally, the conclusion is obvious almost as soon as
the rnysterious stranger makes his appearance. As for the
situations, few of them are unusual enough to merit special
attention. The result of the old plot and lack of really cred-
itable incidents, is that the offering falls short of the desired
mark. William Beaudine wielded the megaphone, Harry Depp
v.rote the story, and Teddy Sampson, together with Depp,
played the principal roles.
Photoplay Magazine Screen Supplement, No. 12 — Educational
In all likelihood, the average fan audience will find this reel,
the last of the series, quite acceptable. With the exception of
a love-making demonstration by Taylor Holmes, there is
nothing very unusual about it. Offerings of this sort usually
arouse interest, however, and this one, well photographed,
ranks with the average reel dealing with film celebrities at
ease. Dorothy Phillips is seen making up at the start and
then strolling toward the camera with a dog. Allan Holubar
is also seen in that part of the picture. After that Allan Dwan
and Jim Kirkwood are seen reclining upon a grassy lawn and
dreaming of the rehearsal of a fight scene which is supposed
to take place. Dwan's home is shown, after which Helene
Chadwick occupies the center of the screen. The well known
duo from the Land of the Rising Sun, Sessue Hayakawa and
Tsuru Aoki make their appearance, with their sumptuous
home furnishing the background. What is probably the most
interesting part of it is Taylor Holmes' exhibition as to the
proper fashion in which to win a young lady's affection at
the culmination.
"The Most Important Individual" — Educational
Continuity is not the essential characteristic of this reel,
from Educational's Library De Luxe. Most of it consists of
colored scenes in which a baby appears in various poses. Im-
mediately following the last shot of the youngster is a boat
scene and after that comes some footage devoted to the pheas-
ant, guinea f9wl and Virginia quail, tacked on rather loosely.
The coloring is for the greater part good, but what will make
the reel worth while is the material with the baby. Together
with a little girl, who is seen part of the time, the infant pre-
sents a very cute appearance — one that will undoubtedly ap-
peal. The child is seen at play, eating, receiving his bath and
in divers other attitudes, which will interest.
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Altho this great romantic drama was released only a
few short weeks ago, the Box-office and the Booking-sheet
have already established it as the most spectacular success
of the year. At the Superba in Los Angeles, a small 600-
seat house, it did a gross of $15.00 per seat for the week.
Multiply your own seatmg capacity by $15.00 and see
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The fiery Farrar as a laughing,
singing, fighting, cigarette girl
of old Seville, with a magnifi-
cent background of tawny
Moorish walls and picturesque
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Lou Tellegen and a magnificent
cast support Miss Farrar in this
sun-drenched, exotic romance
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C.. XII No. 33
Monday, May 3, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Ready By Fall
ir National Franchises Expected
o Reach 6,000 Theaters by
That Time.
( nclusion of the joint conven-
..f Associated First National
■,, Inc., and First National Ex-
' Circuit at the Congress,
I, last week marked the for-
mching of the sub-franchising
herein approximately 0,500 in-
ntly owned and independently
A theaters will share in the
/ation of the protective and
ced production source bene-
11 which the plan is based.
iranchise applications from
.'00 of the independent exhib-
ho had responded to the call
Hard C. Patterson of Atlanta
)iational mass meeting were
iih the various First National
-e managers and members be-
( circuit's sessions were finally
icd.
< al and extensive changes in
sent system of film distribu-
r expected by exhibitor' mem-
1 First National as the result
sub-franchising plan.
n itorial awards of sub-fran-
II s start this week upon the re-
ir of the First National exchange
laigers to their respective offices.
jiredicted by circuit officials that
ii ast three months will be
e(td to complete the allotment.
y all it is said First National at-
aions will be pledged by sub-
ahises to at least 6,000 theaters.
e Executive Committee for As-
K ted First National Pictures,
jriosed of N. H. Gordon of Bos-
irMoe Mark of New York and H.
. chwaibe of Philadelphia will de-
)i practically all of its time dur-
;.: he summer to the consideration
Ki^franting of applications for sub-
a hises. Schedules of percentage
it gs of every theater in each ter-
Uv were given to the exchange
aigers at the concluding session
c First National sales club. In
the individual theater percent-
fhe statistical division of the
X bitors' Defense Committee for
ir National eliminated in many
isnces the matter of population as
<termining factor and considered
lenore conclusive conditions of in-
Uf ial advantages, prevailing aver-
g< film costs for individual house
O'ing on a flat rental basis in the
as competition and the strategical
Kion of the theater.
Vidor's Second Named
' he Jack Knife Man" is King W.
'^"r's second production for re-
:a through First National.
"How do we know your credentials are not forged? You look like the
Yellow Typhoon— Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow Ty-
phoon," a First National attraction, Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
F. P. May Re-issue
Experiment Now Under Way With
Two Productions — Result of
Exhibitor Inquiries.
Famous Players-Lasky now has
under way an experiment which may
result in "a regular output of re-is-
sued subjects when the results of the
present experiment are determined.
Cecil De Mille's "Old Wives for
New," released first over two years
ago, and Mary Pickford in "Rebecca
of Sunnybrook Farm," directed by
Marshall Neilan, are being fitted for
the market again.
An official of Famous Players
stated on Saturday that the company
had no fixed policy on the reissue
question. This individual, who is an
important figure in the sales depart-
ment, said that there have been
many requests for the De Mille and
Pickford subjects which accounts for
their re-issuing again. He said that
when the films weer first released,
short runs only were in vogue and
exploitation methods such as are be-
ing used to-day were not practiced.
It is figured that if handled properly
these productions will make excel-
lent accounts for themselves and line
up favorably with the productions re-
leased to-day.
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Form Alliance
Dahme and Seel Tie Up With Jaxon
Film — Plan Joint Production.
F. A. Dahme and Luis Seel, pro
ducers of animated novelties, titles
and Screen Follies, a weekly release
which is distributed by Capital Film,
have perfected an alliance with the
Jaxon Film, according to a state-
ment made on Saturday by Dahme.
Hereafter the offices of Dahme and
Seel and Jaxon Film will be jointly
conducted in the Candler Bldg. The
move will pool the resources of the
two units so far as animated titles
and leaders are concerned. Dahme
and Seel will use the studio of Jaxon
Film in Providence to do its work.
Further production is planned but
nothing has been said about it out-
side of the fact that a new reel is
under way.
Seel will go to England next month
to establish headquarters for the
Dahme-Seel service. It is planned
to serve English producers with art
titles as is done by the parent com-
pany here.
Jaxon Film could not be reached
on Saturday for a statement.
More Loew Theaters
Four Planned for Canada — Others
in West.
.Marcus Loew is contemplating the
erection of seven new theaters in the
L'nited States and Canada.
In Canada, theaters for Winnipeg,
Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria are
being spoken of. In the South, New
Orleans is under consideration and
in the West, in Denver and Long
Beach, Calif.
These theaters will be of the usual
Loew size and will average from
$400,000 to $500,000 each. Acker-
man and Harris, as noted, will act
for Loew in Denver.
Griffith Offices Moved
The D. W. Griffith offices have
moved from Room 720, Longacre
Bldg., to the third floor where seven
rooms have been taken over. Rooms
302-307. This increases the organ-
ization's office space considerable.
"The House of Toys" is in the
tinting and toning stages in the
American Film's laboratory.
"Humoresque" Showing at Ritz \
Cosmopolitan Productions will '
give a private presentation of "Hu-
moresque" in which Alma Rubens
is a featured player in the Grand
Ball Room of the Ritz Carlton to--
morrow evening at 8:30. |
f
Cosmopolitan Plans Additions ^
Plans have been filed with the;
Building Department to cover reno-
vations and building of offices at the
company's studio, 127th St. and 2nd
Ave. I
When final alterations are complet-
ed, it is understood that the execti-j.
tive offices of the organization will
be moved to the studio from the
Godfrey Bldg. j
Several open-air stages may be
built during the summer months to(
take care of production. f
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Meeting Postponed.
The committee of creditors oi]
United Pictures Productions Corp.^
composed of Percy L. Waters, J. V.
Fitchey and Nicholas Kessel, did not'
meet on Saturday as scheduled be-
cause of other engagements of Har-j
ry Zalkin, the receiver. The meeting
will undoubtedly be held to-day.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise
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Will Continue Ditmar Series
Educational says that it will not
discontinue the series of Ditmar's
Living Book of Nature, as stated,
but that the series of pictures to be
made by the Conservation Commit-
tee of the State of New York will be
m additional release.
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do
Sir:
The Exhibitor's Trade Review
says:
" 'The Strange Boarder' is
one of those pictures which
warms the heart, renews confi-
dence in human nature and pro-
vides entertainment of the rare
variety seldom found on the
screen."
Business in Germany
(Continued from Saturday's issue)
Previous to the war Italian and
French pictures were also popular in
Germany, but none on exhibition, and
German theatrical men say that pu-
blic prejudice will prevent the exhibit
of French-made pictures for a long
time.
The studios in Germany are small
and poorly equipped, compared with
American studios, but they are impro-
ving. During the summer time the
German studios enjoy practically the
same conditions of sunlight for pho-
tography as prevail in America, but
winter conditions arc more difficult
The Ufa and Bioscop corporations
have studios in Berlin (where there
are 11 large studios in all) that are
well built, lighted by electricity, and
operated throughout the season of
poor sunlight. Certain German com-
panies have been sent to the Mediter-
ranean countries to make pictures, for
the sake of better sunlight and differ-
ent scenery. There are in all Ger-
many about 25 big studios. The
camera work is good, the costuming
is very good, and the building of sets
and decorations is excellent; but the
criticisms of German-made films most
often heard from American experts
are; (1) Lack of action and speed;
(2) titles are too long and the films
themselves often run in interminable
length of 10 or 12 acts; (3) the use of
an undue proportion of melodrama
and tragedy. American motion-pic-
ture investigators in Germany state
that American comedy pictures would
undoubtedly meet with an enormous
success in Germanj'.
Distribution of Films
Germany is divided into six sect-
ions for the distribution of films by
the big companies. The films are
sent out by express, but are not in-
sured by the companies, and their
delivery to the subscribing theaters
is less accurate and speedy than in the
United States. There is a minimum
price for the rental of films, but no
maximum, the increase being in pro-
portion to the attendance.
The larc'^r producers and manu-
facturers have signed contracts with
many of the theaters to use their films
xchisively from now till 1921. Many
of t'"'p «mp1lpr t'^paters Invp rpf"';ed
to sign these contracts, the owners
declaring that they wish eventually
to secure American pictures. The
opinion is general among informed
persons that, except for certain local
producers and manufacturers, there
exists throughout Germany a great
demand for American films. This
demand is realized, and it is said the
Ufa Corporation has already bought
and is now making payment on 75
-American films, which it hopes to
unport after May, 1920, when tlie
iilni embargo is lifted.
Films are not distributed on credit
in Germany. The producer requires
an initial deposit for the option for
the territory, and when the film is
livered the balance in cash is col-
lected.
Influence of American Films and
Methods
The German producers and exhibi-
tors keep close watch on the motion-
picture situation in the United States.
They know all about the so-called
American invasion and conquest of
the picture field in England, and they
anticipate an American invasion of
(jermany. Practically all of the re-
putable .\merican moving-picture
magazines and journals reach Ger-
many; many -American moving-pic-
tnre men have also investgated this
held lately, and through these and
other sources the German producers
are in close touch with the trend of
film affairs in the United States.
When a famous American picture
arouses interest in Denmark or some
nearby country, the German film in-
terests send their observers up to
watch its success and earning powers.
Certain well-known American stories
have been adapted to the films in
Germany, the same plot and charac-
ters being used, but the title changed.
An American moving-picture expert
recently here investigating conditions,
says that the influence of American
■'movie'" art is most noticeable in
Germany; that even within the past
lew months a marked improvement
in plotting, costuming, action, photo-
j'Taphy, settings, and especially con-
tinuity is very noticeable.
Theater Tax — Industrial Films for
Advert'sing Purposes
The method of taxing theater tick-
ts and making returns to the Govern-
ment authorities is about the same in
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Germany as in the United Si
and, nothwithstanding the ecor
distress of Germany the crow
the "movie" theaters seem to bt 1-
creasing. One German econo st
states that this is due to the ger al
"forget-the-war" feeling. An An i-
can investigator lately found nc V
every picture house in German}
ning to capacity and the Berlin
ters turning away hundreds <
night.
The Deutches Lichtbilt at P
is a German moving-picture adv
ing concern, backed by the Go
ment and certain private corpor,.
such as the Krupps, which proi
and distributes industrial films,
concern has endeavored to adv
German industries in South Am. ,,
and other foreign countries by ■-
tributing such films. Within the
few months it has also begun n
trial educational work in Germ
This concern has lately taken ir
the National Pictoral News Wi
which corresponds to the Hi
Pathe News. An arrangement n
been made between the Deuti-s
Lichtbilt Co. and an American c 1-
pany to exchange weekly news — f is
news films not being excluded ui ;r
the embargo.
It is reliably reported that 1 a
very few instances negatives 1 e
been made (called "dupes" )r
"replicas") from certain Amer n
exhibition in neutral European cd-
tries and that prints made from tl:e
(Ctmtinued •« Pa ft i)
Good workmen want good
tools. Successful exhibit-
ors must have RITCHEY
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gjsiness in Germany
{Continued from Page 2)
atives were later smuggled into
many.
sratives in Motion- Picture Busi-
ness Are Organized
ertain unions or organizations
t among theatrical employees in
many. The actors are organized
the "Buhnengenossenschaft," and
musicians, stage hands, etc., are
mized into what is known as
"Centralverband der Kinoande-
ter." The musicians in the or-
tras are futher controlled by the
man Musician's Union. Thea-
il ushers also belong to a union,
their wages are small, seldom
ling over 10 marks a day; they
xpected to make up for this small
ry by the sale of programs; also,
n other European theaters, the
nan ushers expect a tip for show-
patrons to their seats,
new film industry lately devel-
in Germany is the so-called
ine film;" that is, the manufacture
distribution of a small cheap
ratus for furnishing moving-
tjre entertainment in private
loles. This industry has lately been
alTupted by a police regulation,
vl!;h controls the exhibition of films,
ccording to recent press reports,
]( in will soon possess the largest
il: studio in the world. The Alba-
rc^ Aircraft Works in Johannisthal
r transforming their airship hangar
1 a moving-picture studio; this
itiio will be about 450 feet long and
ie|ly 200 feet wide.
kl; American Exhibitors Are Hit
jakland, Cal. — C. W. Midgeley of
h< American, well known as an ex-
lilor here, says that the efforts
^f'rogram producers to cater to the
t ands of the foreign buyers has
a ed exhibitors in the United
t es to suffer.
Open Shanghai Exchange
langhai, China — A local office has
e opened by Robinson and Walk-
r 3o,, Ltd., of Seattle, who have
exporting film to Java and the
1 East Indies.
Ohio Censors Ban "Sex"
veland, O. — The Ohio Censor
1 has refused to pass Louise
1 in "Sex," objecting to it in
esent form. Efforts are being
to cut it so that they will give
eir approval.
Shows Pictures in Church
ffalo, N. Y.— Rev. Thomas Tim-
? of St. Margaret's Church has
a projection machine installed
is showing pictures on Sunday,,
day and Friday nights.
Change Title for Canada
ontreal, Canada — The Wallace
picture released in the United
!s under the title, "Hawthorne
le U. S. A.," will be distributed
as "Hawthorne, the Adventurer."
IS been retitled so that the hero
vealed as a British subject.
On Broadway
Criterion — Cecil De Mille's "Why
Change Your Wife."
Rialto— Enid Bennett— "The False
Capitol — "The Deep Purple."
Road."
Rivoli — Wallace Reid — "The Dancin'
Fool."
Strand — Zane Grey's "The Riders of
the Dawn."
Broadway — Mack Sennetrs "Down
on the Farm."
Victor Seastrom^ — "A Man There
Was."
Brooklyn Strand — Constance Tal-
madgc — "The Love Expert."
Loew's New York — To-day — Nazi-
mova — "The Heart of a Child."
Tuesday — "Rio Grande."
Wednesday — William Russell —
"Leave It to Me."
Thursday — Sessue Hayakawa —
"The Devil's Claim."
Friday — Frank Mayo — "The Girl
in Number 9," "The Miracle of
Money."
Saturday — Elaine Hammerstein —
"The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes."
Sunday — Geraldine Farrar — "The
Woman and the Puppet."
Coast Brevities
(Special to
Hollywood —
Xane Grey, has
by Benjamin B
Williams, Roy
De La Motte,
ginia Caldwell,
others are in tli
fflD'S DAILY)
'The U. P. Trail," by
been put into pictures
. Hampton. Kathlyn
Stewart, Marguerite
Robert McKim, Vir-
Frederick Starr and
e cast.
Myrtle Stedman is the latest addi-
tion to the cast supporting Anita
Stewart in "Harriet and the Piper."
Work on the Charles Hutchison
stunt serial, being produced for Pathe
by Robert Brunton, has begun.
Next Week
Criterion— Cecil De Mille's "Why
Change Your Wife."
Capitol— "The Silver Horde."
Rialto — Bryant Washburn — "Mrs.
Temple's Telegram."
Rivoli — Ethel Clayton — "A Lady in
Love."
Strand — Not yet determined.
Broadway — Not yet determined.
Brooklyn Strand — Not yet deter-
mined.
Opposes Permission to Build
Baltimore, Md. — Rev. James R. L.
Diggs of the Trinity Baptist Church,
has filed a protest against the ordi-
nance giving permission to erect a
theater at 1610-14 Druid Hill Ave.
The city council has passed the ordi-
nance and it is now awaiting the
mayor's signature.
Henry Kolker began work this
week on his first Selznick production,
an all-star feature of East Indian
locale.
Two new film organizations have
signed to make pictures at the Brun-
ton studios in Los Angeles. Gib-
raltar, backed by Sidney Garrett and
Arthur Beck, will produce a number
of Leah Baird features. The Dial
Film Company will start work short-
ly on a seven-reel feature.
J. Warren Kerrigan left this week
for the Mojave desert to make exte-
riors for his latest Brunton produc-
tion, "The Coast of Opportunity."
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Guts and Flashes
Frank Williams has been signed
by Character Pictures to appear in
"The Isle of Destiny."
On completion of "The Boy," Wil-
liam D. Taylor will begin work on
"The Furnace."
Charles Clary has been secured by
American Film for the leading role in
"Whispering Smith."
Following "Harriet and the Piper,"
Anita Stewart will complete her
working year with "Sowing the
Wind." She will then take a vaca-
tion and return to the studio in the
fall.
Director Arthur Rosson will com
plete the photographing of Betty
Compson's first independent release
this week. Some time will be spent
in titfing and editing before print
will be ready for shipment.
Fix Allegheny Tax Rate
Cumberland, Md. — The County
Commissioners have fixed the tax
rate for Allegheny County at $1.42
on each $100 for 1920-21. This is an,
increase of $.25 over the rate which'
prevailed last year.
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in
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The associations were
pleasant.
It was directed by
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Watch for this space
every day!
il In the Courts
In the suit of Jacques Tyrol against
the Maytrix Photo Plays, Inc., for an
accounting of about $7,000 alleged
to be due on contracts for "And the
Children Pay" in which the plaintiff
asked an injunction restraining the
Maytrix from entering into additional
contracts for the film. Supreme Court
Justice Gavegan denied the applica-
tion on condition that the defendant
furnishes a bond for $15,000 to pay
all sums that may be found to be due
when the suit is tried. The court
also directs that no new contracts
be made ^ithout the plaintiff's con-
sent.
Exhibitor Heads New Company
(Special to ll^ID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — H. M. Lawson, who
is owner of a chain of theaters in
Arizona and Northern California, is
president and general manager of
Screen Crafts, Inc., the new organ-
ization which has commenced work
on the first of a series of three meta-
physical plays to be produced dur-
ing the year.
Montrose Leaves Brunton
[Special to MAID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Joseph Montrose
has resigned from the Brunton stu-
dio to take over the general manager-
ship of the James Oliver Curwood
company.
Griffith Sued for $25,000
Doris Keene and David Wark
Grifiith are two defendants named in
a suit filed in the Supreme Court
by Daniel V. Arthur for $25,000 dam-
ages. The other defendants are Hi-
ram Abrams and John J. McKeon.
The summons was served on Miss
Keene at 1 West 67th Street. The
paper on file does not show the cause
of action.
Albert Banzhaf, Mr. Griffith's at-
torney, said that since he had not
received the bill of complaint he could
make no comment.
Lesser Buys Chaplins.
Los Angeles — Sol Lesser has pur-
chased the five Chaplin re-issues
from Victor Kremer for California,
Nevada and Arizona.
Dallas, Tex. — Metro Pictures of
Dallas have secured the Victor Kre-
mcr-ChapIin re-issues for Texas,
Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Baton Rouge, Okla. — Opalousas
Amuse. Co., $60,000. Adolph Jacobs,
V. A. Sachse, Alex Bloomenthiel.
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Tuesday, May 4, 1920
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.esser as Exhibitor
i\ Man Says He Plans to Center
on Theater End of Business.
ol Lesser, well known state right -
and more recently prominent in
» producing and exhibiting end of
business, stated yesterday that
planned to concentrate all of his
ijrgy and time in the exhibiting end
1 the business. He said that he
jined to eventually dispose of the
tracts he now holds with Annette
lerman, George Beban and
leeler Oaknian.
Intil that time, however, his pro-
tion plans are going ahead. "What
imen Love" is the name of the
!t Kellerman production to be fin-
:d. George Beban's "One in a
jlion," which was started last Sep-
ber, is now being cut and edited
the market.
0 deals have as yet been closed
the product and stars Lesser and
associates control. H Lesser can-
get what he wants in a distribu-
contract he will distribute him-
rhat Something" is a picture Les-
has just taken over. This will
ent out as a road show attraction
1 20 companies touring the coun-
The film has already opened at
;k Sennett's Victory, Los Angeles,
production is said to have the
svport of the Rotary Clubs of the
ccntry.
esser will remain in town until
firsday and then return to the
cc5t. He will pay New York an-
r>t'r visit, however, with a print of
1' Kellerman production.
Roth Here
^ene Roth of San Francisco is
\n at the Claridge. He is inter-
in a new company with Sam
< 1%. as noted.
Harry Leonhardt Here
tarry Leonhardt, formerly of the
Ifornia Theater, Los Angeles, is
Ijown. He came East with A. J.
laghan of the A. J. Callaghan
Id.
Shurtleff Here
liiarles C. Shurtleff arrived in town
lerday morning bringing with
I a print of the first Shurtleff pro-
lion, "Burning Daylight," the first
|:he Jack London series. Metro
use.
7i busy this week to write the
'ef m the back of the book. Spot it in
Sunday Issue of May 16th. — .\dvt.
"Search the house for the papers. I will see that he does not interfere."
— Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow Typhoon," a First
National attraction — Louis B. Mayer -made. — Advt.
Action Wednesday
Frank Rembusch is due in town
to-night or tomorrow morning and
will confer to-morrow with Louis
Blumenthal and John Mannheimer of
the special committee of three, for a
meeting later in the month with ex-
ecutives of producing companies to
secure their attitude with regard to
ownership of theaters. The Special
Committee of Ten appointed by ex-
hibitors at the recent Chicago con-
vention will meet these executives
and report back to the Cleveland con-
vention regarding their position.
Efforts are being made by the spe-
cial sub-committee to have Alfred S.
Black change the convention date of
the M. P. E. of A. to Cleveland on
the same days that the other exhib-
itors' convention is to be held, June
8-10. The Black convention is nov\
set for Chicago, about the end oi
Tune.
Zeidman with Cohan
Sidney Cohan arrived in town yes-
terday and put up at the Gotham.
He said he had picked up some im-
portant material for his three stars,
Duslin Farnum, Mae Marsh and Lew
Cody. He also secured, he said, the
Robert W. Serviss novel, "Trail of
"98," which will be made with an all-
star cast.
He announced that on last Sattir-
day Bennie Zeidman joined the Co-
han organization in charge of the sce-
nario and publicity denartments.
Zeidman has been general manager
for the Chaplin unit of the Louis B.
Mayer organization.
Brockwell to Rest
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los .\ngeles — Gladvs Brockwell.
who recently severed ocnnections
witli Fox, has no definite plans for
the future. She will first rest.
Too busy this week to write the
lett-T in the back of the book. Spot it in
Wid's Sunday Issue of May 16th. — Advt.
Demand a Removal
Southern California Exhibitors Wan
"Big 4" Man Changed.
{Special to IVWS DAILY)
Los Angeles— The Theater Own
ers' Asso., Inc., headquarters here
has sent a letter to all its exhibito
members asking either a resignatioi
of the member or agreeing with th
association's policy demanding th
removal of the local United Artists
manager, Walter Rand.
A resolution adopted at a recen
meeting was as follows:
"That the members of the Theate
Owners' Asso. refuse to do busines
with the United .Vrtists Corp. Ex
change until their request of lonj
standing for Mr. Rand's removal a
manager be granted.
"Therefore imtil such time as yo
are further notified, you are instruct
ed to transact no business with th
United .Artists Corp beyond the re
lease of 'Pollyanna.' " (This does no
include the picture "Pollyanna.")
Hiram .\brams stated yesterda
that the matter was thrashed ou
when he was in Los .A.ngeles a shot
time ago.
Abrams said that a prominen
member of the exhibitor associatio
had since booked "Down on th
Farm" and had done tremendou
business with it.
Agreement With Washburn
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los .Angeles — It is generally ur
der.stood here that A. J. Callacrha
has a tentative agreement with Br^
ant Washburn. |
This was first reported in WID'
DAILY last week.
Faire Binney With Carpentier
Faire Binney is in the cast support
ing Georges Carpentier in his Ron
ertson-CoIe production. j
It is reported that Miss Binnej
has been signed by a well-known dia
trihuting organization. (
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Edith Hallor With Capellani (
Edith Hallor has the leading fe|
male role in "Inside the Cup," th
Winston Churchill story now bein
filmed for Cosmopolitan by .\lbei
Capellani.
Miss Hallor was announced som
time ago to appear in six produi
tions for Republic, who said ye;
terday that as long as the six produ<
tions were delivered to Republic otl
er outside films could be made.
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Gibbons, Short Subject Manager
Miles F. Gibbons is now short sub-
ct sales manager for Pathe.
Gibbons was formerly branch man-
:er at Pittsburgh and has been
cceeded by Frank C. Bonistall.
Eleanor Field, business manager
the Walcamp-Universal serial
mpany, recently returned from the
rient, is in town.
<5old,
dures
ion
Sir:
Wid's Daily says :
"From the start to the fin-
ish, the second of Booth Tark-
ington's 'Edgar' comedies keeps
the laughs coming at a rate
that insures its success in al-
most any house."
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Edward Sloman. di-
rector, and principals of the cast of
"The Mutiny," have returned from
Sail Francisco where they made
scenes aboard the sailing vessel Mary
Winkleman for the second Jack Lon-
don story C. E. Shurtlefif is fdming
for Metro.
Jack Pickford has started on "The
Man Who Had Everything," by Ben
Ames Williams. In his supporting
cast are Priscilla Bonner, Lionel
Belmore, Alec Francis, Shannon Day
and Wm. Machin.
Work has commenced on Mary
Roberts Rinehart's story. "Empire
Builders," under direction of E. \Ia-
son Hopper at Goldwyn.
Mason N. Litson started work yes-
terday directing Booth Tarkington's
boj' story, "Camping Out," one of
the Edgar series.
GAUSMAN.
To Introduce Sunday Show Bill
Brockton, Mass. — Councilman Ol-
iver B. Poole has introduced an order
in the city council asking that the
mayor and aldermen be instructed
as licensing authorities to grant per-
mits for Sunday picture shows. In
1910 Brockton had Sunday shows,
but since then they have been discon-
tinued.
Shea Buys Out Ryerson Co.
Rochester, N. Y. — Th* Shea
Amusement Co. of Buffalo has se
cured the controlling interest in the
Ryerson Co. of Rochester which op-
erates the Regent, Piccadilly and
Gordon.
Frohman Serial Finished
Frohman Amusement Corp. has
completed "The Invisible Ray," its
new serial, with Ruth Clifford and
Jack Sherrill. Method of release un-
determined.
Studio Ready by November
The Municipal Studio in Long Isl-
and City in which R. A. Walsh, Mor-
ns Kohn and Nathan Burkan are in-
terested, is expected to be completed
and ready for occupancv by No-
vember.
Cheaper Lamps
-As tlie result of a move engineered
by the Theater Owners' Chamber of
Commerce, members of this organ-
ization will be able to purchase in-
candescent lights at about 31 per
cent lower than present market
prices.
Ince Splits Team
{By Wire to fVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Thomas H. Ince has
split the Douglas MacLean-Doris
May team. Hereafter he will star
each separately.
Barrymore Vehicle Changed.
Lionel Barrymore's first produc-
tion for First National will be "The
Master Mind." The original produc-
tion slated was "The Devil's Garden,"
which will be his second.
Armstrong Here.
Edward Armstrong, western dis-
trict manager for Universal, is in
town for a few days.
He leaves the end of the week to
install a new system of poster sup-
ply- and distribution in all Universal
exchanges.
Sennett Plans Long Runs
(By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mack Sennett, who
owns the Victory theater, is having
the theater renovated to inaugurate
long-run feature pictures.
Just what product will be used
cannot be determined. Evidently
Sennett's five reelers for First Na-
tional cannot play his theater, since
the local runs are at the Kinema.
Niblo-Bennett Still With Ince
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Enid Bennett and
her husband-director, Fred Niblo, are
under contract to Thomas H. Ince
for some time. Nothing has been
said about a future affiliation.
There have been considerable re-
ports in circulation relative to Miss
Bennett's new connection. Her con-
tract with Ince is believed to expire
in July.
Selznick Signs Martha Mansfield
Myron Selznick has signed Mar-
tha Mansfield, "Follies" girl.
Miss Mansfield's last screen work
was opposite John Barrymore in
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hvde."
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Guts and Flashes
The Capitol has booked the
series of Harold Lloyd comedies.
Ida Darling is now a membei
the Selznick stock company.
Julia Burnham has joined the J
ro scenario staff in the 61st Studi
Allen Ruoff has been made art
rector for the Nazimova-Metro
ductions.
I
Shrader, Pathe District Mana{
Paul Brunei has appointed R.
Shfader, Central Western disi
manager.
Shrader's former position as
dianapolis branch manager has b
filled by P. B. Elliott.
Mack Leaves Hill Theater
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Newark, N. J. — A. Johnny M
has disposed of his interest in
Hill Theater Corp., which open
the Hill theater, and has resigned
general manager.
New England to Marson
Arrangements have been compk
by R. D. Marson of the R. D. M
son Attractions Co., Boston, and
Reelcraft, whereby his exchanges •
distribute future Reelcraft series
releases in the New England sta
beginning with the Texas Gui:
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Incorporations
any— Broken Wing Corpora-
New York. Capital, $1,000. Di-
•s, Sargent Aborn, L. M. Gold-
and Paul Dickey, 1451 Broad-
any — Melni Amusement Co.,
York. Capital, $5,000. Direct-
rrace Metz, Ted Metz and Argo
utchinson, 354 West 56th St.
any — De Lyons & Co., New
Capital, $15,000. Directors,
Erichsen, Louis de Lyons
tacy W. Kapp, 15 Park Row.
ittan.
my — Mardi Gras Movies, Inc.,
York. Capital, $15,000. Di-
;, Peter Cachapes, John Car-
and Freda Freeman, Mardi
^otel, Brooklyn.
my — The C. M. Van Curen
ctions Corp., Boliver N. Y.
I, $100,000. Directors, Samuel
Ivy, C. M. Van Curen and Ed-
:.. Hodnett, Boliver, N. Y.
New Theaters
Houses Completed
Okla. — McSwain to open
kwell, Okla. — Opera House,
75,000, opened.
do, Okla. — Empress, Dr. H.
Keown, opened.
n, Texas — Freeman and Mil-
ned house.
Tibia, S. C. — Imperial, J. S.
manager, opened.
Houses Reopened
delphia. Pa. — Royal Palace,
sbord, owner Crystal Palace,
d.
)r, Alberta — Mirror. Thomas
ka, reopened.
Smith Returns
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — E. J. Smith, general
manager of the Jesse D. Hampton
Prod., has returned after a seven
weeks' stay in New York.
Take Over Capital Exchange
The Famous Pictures Sales Co. has
taken over the Capital exchange and
".ill also distribute the Tyrad output
in New York.
Hoxie in Western Features
[Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Jack Hoxie, who
originally was to appear in "The
Son of Tarzan," the new National
Film serial, will make a series of
western features instead.
louse Changes
Managers Changes
|lo. N. Y.— A. R. Sherry, for-
IShea's Hippodrome, to man-
l)adway. t
loiiis, Alo.-^Sam Schwartz at
lloah.
louis, AIo. — Bunns Derby at
l:e.
louis. Mo. — Charles McDon-
] Fox's Liberty, formerly at
lise in Elizabeth, N. J.
Okla. — Dewy Printy, Majes-
Minnesota Slide Co. Opens Office
Minneapolis, Minn. — An office has
been opened by the Minnesota Slide
Co. at 345-46 Loeb Arcade, in con-
nection with the Minnesota Theater
.Advertising Service.
Okla. — Clarence Harryman
Ranshaw With Masterfilms
Detroit, Mich. — George Ranshaw,
formerly assistant manager with Fox,
is now in charge of state bookings
for Independent Masterfilms, Inc.
Art Blankmeyer Dies Suddenly
Detroit, Mich. — Art Blankmeyer,
well known in Michigan film circle^,
died suddenly recently. He was ac-
tively engaged in the picture business
at the time, being connected with
the Gratiot Theater and General Ad-
vertising Company.
Universal Players Finish
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Marie Walcamp and
Harland Tucker, the stars in the new
Universal serial produced in the Far
East, have completed their contracts
with that organization.
Kathleen O'Connor has also com-
pleted her contract with Universal
and has been engaged to appear in
"Whispering Smith" for "Flying A."
Michael Replaces Cotton
Minneapolis, Minn. — Carl Michael
has replaced Robert Cotton, who re-
signed, as manager of the local Re-
public exchange.
Wheeling Has Sunday Shows
Wheeling, W. Va. — All motion pic-
ture houses are now giving shows on
Sunday.
imwJt Fred Schaefer
(Vitagraph)
Continuity & Titles
Continuity: "The Sea Rider."
Titles: "Dollars and the Woman,"
"The Sea Rider," "The Silent
.\venger" (Serial).
Selznick Takes Solax Studio
Selziiick has taken over the Solax
studio in Fort Lee. The lease be-
comes effective on May 10.
This makes the third Selznick plant
in the east, the other two being in
I'ort Lee and in the Bronx.
Bowman With James
Chicago, 111. — John Bowman will
be in charge of .'Vrthur James' local
office.
Ushers Wear Denim
Cliicago, 111. — The ushers at the
Castle are wearing blue denim over-
alls.
Loew Building Another
Tacoma, Wash. — A house will be
erected by the Loew-Ackerman and
Harris interests at a cost of $350,000
and seating 1,800.
Forced to Close on Sunday
Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Fenray,
which it was planned to open on Sun-
day, will be obliged to remain closed
on the Sabbath, due to opposition b}'
tlie ministers.
New Pa the Series
I'athe will distribute a scries of
two reel westerns featuring Young
Buffalo. The release will start be-
ginning July 1 1.
There are five pictures in the series,
which will be released weekly.
Superior Gets "Confession"
Chicago, 111. — The rights to "The
Confession" for Illinois and Indiana
have been secured by Superior .Screen
Service.
New Republic Manager
Indiapolis — D. W'illistoii has been
made branch manager for Republic
Distributing here.
Another Selznick Drive
The .Selznick field force has a new
sales drive under way during the
months of May and June. These will
be called the "Sam E. Morris and
Charles R. Rogers Months." Repub-
lic is also included.
Unity Makes Purchases
Chicago, 111. — Among the pictures
purchased by Unity Photoplays for
Illinois and Indiana are "The Hawk's
Trail," "Frivolous Wives." 12 "Tex"
mystery stories, "The Window Oppo-
site," and for Illinois, exclusive of
Cook County ,"The Fall of Baby-
Ion" and "The Mother and the Law."
Roselle With Triangle in Chicago
Chicago, 111. — L. A. Roselle, who
was with World for four years, has
been made manager of the local Tri-
angle exchange.
Release Helen Gibson Pictures
Chicago, 111. — The Helen Gibson
two-reelers are being released in Il-
linois, Wisconsin and Indiana by the
Reelcraft exchanges in Chicago, In-
dianapolis and Milwaukee.
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Additional Unit for Metro
Los Angeles — Metro is now getting
into shape the studio at Cahuenga
and Komainc Sts., formerly occupied
i)y tile Capital Film Co. The Buster
Keaton comedies will be made here.
Lou Anger will act as production
manager.
Balaban and Katz Move
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — Balaban and Katz have
moved their executive offices from
t!ie Mailers Bldg.. 5 South Wabash
Ave., to Suite 843-846. State Lake
Bldg.
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Tuesday, May 4, l]
Bessie Love
with her expressive eyes
and dainty charm, was di-
rected by David Smith in
"CUPID FORECLOSES"
and
"THE LITTLE BOSS"
The LEADING MAN—
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Watch for this space
every day!
Putting It Over
"The Movie Finger Writes"
Under this caption lasf Sunday's
Times says editorially, in part:
"The fact that the moving picture
magnates are rapidly extending their
.control over the producing playhouses
■of Broadway has its significance, cer-
'tainly. In its character as an indus-
try, as indistinguished from an art,
the screen is asserting its control
'over the spoken drama. Plot rises
^supreme above the varied and deli-
cate portrayal of character, mere
bodily action above the infinitely
subtle revelations of human speech —
above dramatic literature, in short.
"The triumph of the moving pic-
ture industry is signalized by tiie fact
,that it has won the citadels of the
Empire and the Lyceum Theaters.
This marks an epoch in the Ameri-
can stage, no less. These are the
houses in which contemporary drama
first became literate. * * *
In conclusion the editorial says:
"There can be no sure future for
dramatic art except by means of a
I theater permanently endowed. The
passing of the Empire and the Ly-
ceum is an added argument of force
for the revival of the New Theater
movement."
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fello<w knoiu hoiu you cleaned
up.
Buffalo, N. Y. — A new stunt was
tried in conjiniction with the presen-
tation of "Excuse My Dust," starring
Wallace Reid at Shea's Hippodrome.
At one of the most thrilling moments
the screen was raised and a Stutz
racer was seen on a treadmill going
at a high rate of speed. It added a
certain touch of realism, heightened
suspense and gave the spectators
something to talk about.
Similar schemes should be possi-
ble elsewhere when presenting an au-
tomobile film. Probably, the live
exhibitor will be able to arrange a
tie-up with some establishment deal-
ing in machines, thereby minimizing
the expense.
Burr Takes More Space
Charles C. Burr has taken office
space on the floor above that occu-
pied by Arthur Beck at 133 W. 44th
St., where Master Films, Inc., pro-
ducers of the "Torchy" comedies,
will be housed.
Leach Purchases Moose Jaw Theater
(Special to WIITS DAILY)
Calgary, Alta. — The purchase of
the Savoy at Moose Jaw, Sask., by
K. M. Leach, owner of the Regent,
is announced. It is understood the
deal involves a sum exceeding $200,-
000.
It is stated that the purchase of
I this theater is part of a plan of
I Leach's to establish a chain of thea-
ters under his direction in the west.
It is understood that he will shortly
visit the east to arrange for special
productions and may also visit other
western towns with a view to acquir-
ing theaters.
Rambeau at Broadway
Marjorie Rambeau in "The For-
tune Teller," produced by Albert
Capellani and released by Robertson-
Cole, opens at Moss' Broadway on
Sundav for an indefinite run.
Reid at Brooklyn Strand
The Brooklyn Strand will for the
first time since the week of Dec. 7
show a Famous Players production
next week.
It will be "The Dancin' Fool" with
Wallace Reid. The last Paramount
picture at the Strand was "Haw-
thorne of the L^. S. A.," also a Reid
production.
"Doc" WUlat With National
(.Special to WID'8 DAILY)
Los Angeles — C. A. Willat has
been appointed general manager of
the studios of National Film. "Doc"
Willat," as he is more generally
known, is a brother of Irvin Willat.
Victor A. Nulty will continue as pro-
duction manager at National.
Morosco Plant Finishes Two
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Two productions
just completed at the Morosco stu-
dio are "A Full House" with Bryant
Washburn and "Miss Hobbs" with
Wanda Hawley, her first for Realart.
Seeks Data on Deposits
[Special to WID'S DAILY)
Detroit, Mich. — The Michigan Ex-
hibitors' official organ of the Mich-
igan Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League says :
"Tell us how much money you
have up in deposits.
"Quite a few have sent us this in-
formation, but we need a lot more.
"Tell us also what trouble you have
had in the past getting credit, refund
or service for deposits."
This is interesting in view of the
information being sought by the M.
P. E. A. Inc. on the operations of the
Film Clubs for the Department of
Justice.
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Wednesday, May 5, 1920
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Famous in India
00,000 Corporation Formed by
Syndicate of Anglo-Indian-
American Interests.
he formation of a $3,000,000 cor-
ition for the production and dis-
iition of motion pictures in India
ainiounced yesterday by .\dolpii
or, president of the Famous Play-
Lasky Corporation.
he new company is known as the
an Empire P'anious Players-Las -
Film Company, Ltd., and in or-
zing it the Famous Players-
[jky Corporation is acting in con-
|-tion with prominent British and
an bankers.
rank Meyer, assistant secretary
inious Players-Lasky, and Tark-
Baker, also prominent in mo-
licture production, will leave
, for Bombay, where they will
: a studio and laboratory.
Iter the organization of the pro-
'M^ plant, a stock company of
nown American film players
r sent to India, where, in con-
II with native Indians, they
[1 produce Paramount pictures in
an settings.
1 addition to producing pictures
ndia, the new company also will
; a distributing organization, pat-
ed after the Famous Players ex-
ige system in this countrj-. Anier-
methods and equipment will
fail throughout in the i^roduction
distribution of the pictures, Mr.
or declared. The pictures pro-
bd in Ind'a also will be available
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Laemmie Due Today
rl Laemmie of Universal is due
Jew York today from California.
Crandall a Visitor
arry Crandall of Washington is
own.
owers Sells Gaumont Property
A. Powers, it was stated by his
[e yesterday, has sold to a party
Jmed the studios, laboratories
Other realty which he purchased
I the Gaumont Company last
Trifles
Selznick Enterprises was m
irporated at Dover, Del., yes-
srday with $60,000,000 capital.
L. J. was asked about it.
Oh, I don't keep tab on little
iling^like that," said he.
The new corporation will be
lie holding company for the
arious Selznick organizations.
"Madame is very beautiful. She wi 11 conquer all hearts tonight.'' — Anita
Stewart in "The Yellow Typhoon," by Harold MacGrath, a Louis B.
Mayer-made First National attractio n. — Advt.
No French Embargo
The National Association has been
informed by Jack S. Connolly, Wash-
ington representative, that the em-
bargo placed on some 170 odd com-
modities by the French Government,
including "cinematograph films,"
does not include pictures in bulk.
Last week when the French decree
was published, WID'S DAILY stated
that the embargo was taken as being
applicable to raw stock importations
only. This is borne out by the asso-
ciation's information from the De-
partment of Commerce.
Cohan's Rialto Burns
{By Wire to JVID'S DAILY)
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Fire started
about two o'clock yesterday morning
in the Rialto on Main St., owned by
George Cohan.
The theater was practically de-
stroyed and the loss is variously esti-
mated from $150,000 to $250,000. The
house was a first run and seated about
800 people.
More Millions
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del.— An $11,000,000 com-
pany has been formed here called
Screen Plays Productions. The Cor-
poration Trust Co. put through the
corporation.
Another corporation backed by
Washington capital is the Congres-
sional Film Corp., which has been,
chartered at $250,000. Those inter-
ested, according to the incorporation
papers, are J. A. Fitzgerald, E. S.
Mack and N. B. Corrigan, all of
Washington.
Zukor Leaves for West
To attend the wedding of his son
in Chicago, Adolph Zukor left town
yesterday.
Brunton in East
Negotiations Under Way for Ne'
Studio Around New York — M
C. Levee Here for Deal.
Negotiations will get under w£
within a week which may result
the erection of a studio in the Ea
operated along the same lines of ll
Robert Brunton plant in tlie Wes
M. C. Levee, vice-president of tl
Robert Brunton Studios, Inc., is
New York stoppmg at the Coninn
dore for the purpose of getting the
negotiations under way.
It is known that wealthy final
cial interests are impressed with tl
proposition. The return to New Yoi
of the president of the company th
underwrote the Brunton slock issi
in the west is awaited in New Yoi
to start the conferences.
Real estate scouts are now oi
looking for a suitable site for tl
proposed studio.
In Hollywood what is said to I
the largest stage in the world h;
been completed. It is 300 feet lor
and 135 feet wide, is devoid of
obstructions such as posts, and pe
mits the erection of a three-stoi
building in it. Levee said yesterd;
that large street scenes in their e;
tirety can be accommodated in th
stage.
Fifteen companies are. now at woi
in the Brunton plant.
Levee will remain here for thr
weeks while the negotiations are o
"Humoresque" Given Showing
A private showing of "Humo
esque" by Fannie Hurst, in whi<
Alma Rubens is featured was g'v«
by Cosmopolitan in the Grand Bj
Room of the Ritz Carlton last nigh
Bonns Leaves for Coast
Eddie Bonns, new sales manager
for the C. L. Chester Prod., left yes
terday for California to confer with
Chester.
Rork Here
Sam Rork, general manager of tl
Katherine MacDonald Pict. Corj
and also interested in a new produ;
ing company with Eugene Roth «'
San Francisco, arrived in town c
Monday. Rork w^as under the weati
er yesterday, and spent the day rea<
ing books for material for the nei
company, as yet unnamed. ' |
Eugene Roth, however, said ye;
terday that was possible that "Tl
Texas Steer," the Charles Hoyt pla
might be sold, and the first work i;
be put under production would I
the James Oliver Curwood stor
"Golden Snare." j
Mr. Roth, while interested in til
production company, is still manage
of the California, Portola and Imp
rial, which, as noted several montl'
ago, changed hands, Famous Playei
securing a controlling interest.
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Hutchinson in Town
' S. S. Hutchinson, president of the
Lmerican Film Co., the "Flying A,'"
4 in town, stopping at the Astor.
American Film is making from 12
D 18 productions a year and is Teat-
ring the story, not the star.
Its distributing arrangement with
'athe has some time to run.
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' week and then return to Chicago
;nd the coast.
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Sir:
The Exhibitors' Trade Review
says this about "Edgar's Ham-
let":
"The audience at the Capitol
Theatre this week greeted the
picture with hearty enthusiasm
and it should be met with the
same enthusiasm wherever audi-
ences are human."
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are
Presenting Their Programs
This Week.
The following illustrates how the
leading Broadway theaters presented
their programs this week. This feat-
ure will appear regularly in the Wed-
nesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
Rivoli
The Rivoli bill is coinposed of eight num-
bers this week instead of the usual six or
seven. The number which is attracting the
lion's share of interest is the first half of the
Robertson-Cole picture, "The Bottom of the
World," showing Sir Ernest Shackleton's
adventures on his last exploring trip which
nearly ended in disaster. The pictures are
shown without musical accompaniment and
tile interest that tliey command is extraor-
dinary. The overture is Karl Goldmark's
"Sakuntala" and the Shackleton pictures
follow. Willy B. Stahl of the orchestra ren-
ders "The Indian Beauty," his own compo-
sition, on the violin before a special stafie
setting. The Rivoli pictorial is rather short
because of the extra feature. Martin Brefel,
tenor, renders "O Paradise," from "L'Afri-
caine," and "The Dancin' Fool," with Wal-
lace Reid, follows. Number 7 is Harold
Ijloyd's latest, "An Eastern Westerner."
Tlie concluding organ solo is "Toccata in
G Major."
Rialto
Three very popular musical numbers make
the Rialto program attractive despite the
disappointing feature. A matinee audience
made the entire orchestra take a bow after
the overture "La Hoheme" was rendered.
The magazine scored and Betty Anderson's
rendering of "Believe Me If All Those En-
dearing Young Cliarms" brought rounds' of
applause. The feature is "The False Road"
with Enid Bennett. Following Edoardo Al-
bano, baritone, renders the prologue from
"Pagliacci." "Petticoats and Pants," a
Christie comedy, and the organ solo con-
clude.
Criterion
With "Why Change Your Wife" the
center of attraction, the program at the Cri-
terion remains practically tlie same as it
was during the opening week, with the ex-
ception that the musical and vocal numbers
have been considerably improved upon.
Broadway
Radiosoul's "A Man There Was" and
Mack .Sennett's "Down on the Farm" re-
main as the features at this house. Except-
ing for a brief "girlie" review the bill was
run without special attractions.
Strand
Zane Grey's "The Desert of Wheat" has
been picturized and is being presented at
the Strand this week under the title of
"Riders of the Dawn." As is the custom,
the theater's orchestra did a good deal to
heighten the dramatic value of the produc-
tion.
The overture was "Mignon" and other
musical numbers were the Russian Cathe-
dral Quartette singing "Rise Thou Radiant
Sun" and "Believe Me If All Those Endear-
ing Young Charms"; Amanda Brown sing-
ing "Pearl of Brazil," and the organ solo
of "Cavalleria Rusticana" selections.
Strand Topical Review and Harold Lloyd
in "An Eastern Westerner" comprised the
remaining screen offerings.
Capitol
a good part of the program at the Capitol,
Richard Wagner's "Tannhauser" occupies
the overture consisting of selections from
"Tannhauser" and Karl Jorn is featured in
a reproduction of part of the opera. An
elaborate setting and brilliant effects com-
bined with splendid vocal and instrumental
music give Wagner's famous opera a fitting
presentation.
The "Topics of the Day" and Capitol
News preceded the new Mack Sennett com-
edy, "The Gingham Girl." R. A. Walsh's
first production for Mayflower, "Deep Pur-
ple," is the feature.
Veteran Actor Hurt
Los Angeles — ^Herbert Standing
was rather badly hurt on Monday
when a street car struck him. Stand-
ing has done some work for Lasky.
He is 74 years old.
DAIUV
Wednesday, May 5, 192(
^i
BENJAMIN B.
HAMPTON'S
Super-Production
"RIDERS OF
THE DAWN"
A photoplay of the novel
^*THE DESERT OFWHEAT"
by Zane Grey
Breaking attendance records at
New York Strand
Theatre
where it is now running
To be released June 1st
Watch for complete announce-
ment in next issue of
WID'S DAILY
inesday. May 5, 1920
uM^
DAILY
LtkeN
l^Ui-U, nAwAIi — Art and original-
k the annual kite contest held by the
: students at Mills School.
:E, ITALY— High church officials
ipulace in ceremonies on St. Mark's
honoring meeting of Allied diplo-
; St. Remo.
IKI .BEACH, .HAWAII— "Surfing
St exhilarating sport of all," declares
of Wales as he goes "surf-riding" in
trigger canoe — the Prince is in last
canoe.
.YORK .CITY— 40,000 .of .them!
xl hosts in "Loyalty Parade" start
A/eek campaign to interest the public
and their activities.
IN, IRELAND— First pictures of
demonstration in Ireland against the
nment of Sinn Feiners on "hunger
—troops in streets prepare to check
3y Prison, where the 104 prisoners
starved to death in a "hunger strike."
000 gather in front of the Prison and
solemn prayer for the salvation of
)risoned men.
i hold back the angry throngs de-
j the release of the prisoners,
rfaud McBride represents the Sinn
in a plea to the Lord Mayor of
iKEEPSIE, N. Y.— Undergrads
le Seniors of 1920 in celebrating
rs' Day at Vassar College.
YORK CITY— Inaugurate George
gton! Thousands in Wall Street
eproduction of this historic event,
>n the very spot it occurred 131 years
DME, NAVY !— Warships back from
Battleships of Atlantic Fleet in im-
array steam into New York Harbor
;turn from target practice in South.
Qciay
. Drew in Her Own Comedy
the first time in a year Mrs.
Drew will appear on the
in one of her own comedies.
Emotional Miss Vaughn." It
released by Pathe May 30th.
Simmons Goes on Tour
I. Simmons of New York Mas-
s, Inc., has left for a trip
h the state booking the Car-
Jeauty Siiow in conjunction
A Burlesque on Carmen,"
g Charles Chaplin.
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Chadwick Incorporates
-Mbany — The Chadwick Pictures
Corp. has been formed here with a
capitalization of $5,000.
Tl''s is the company which will
handle the Briggs Comedies and in-
dtptndent productions for I. E. Chad-
wick of Merit Film, as noted.
Says He Has English Authors
J. J. Livingston stated yesterday
that he had secured all the literary
works of Keeble Howards and Bar-
oness Von Hutton, English authors.
Livingston has taken over the en-
tire second floor at 1440 Broadway.
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Report Fewer Thefts
National Association Committee is
Busy Rounding Up lUicit
Film Brokers.
The Film Theft Committee of the
National Association reports a de-
crease in the number of film thefts
in New York. It cites the following
cases of recently "nipped in the bud"
attempts at thefts and recovery of
productions:
A Cuban, said to have always
been a large buyer of stolen films,
came here the latter part of March to
replenish his stock. Until this visit
he had always been able to take back
with him a large number of films.
This Cuban dealer for the first time
was obliged to return to his home
without taking a single picture.
Recently a Metro print of "The
Brat" and a Famous Players print of
a Mack Sennett comedy were stolen
from the lobby of a Brooklyn theater.
Both prints were recovered through
the Film Theft Committee.
One of the large companies was
about to release a reissue of an
old feature. One of the old prints
had been stolen, and there was an
elaborate plan to flood the South and
Central American countries with
copies at the time the home com-
pany released the reissue. The miss-
ing print was recovered before the
plans could be executed.
- A print of "Let's Get a Divorce," a
Billie Burke picture, stolen from the
New York exchange of Famous
Players a year ago, was recovered
in January. About the same time a
Mack Sennett comedy, stolen a year
ago, was recovered.
A more recent recovery was that
of a Fox feature, Peggy Hyland in
"Her Debt of Honor," stolen at the
time of the removal of the Fox of-
fices to the new studio. There was
a recovery from one of the other
large exchanges of four feature films
before the thieves had time to dis-
pose of them.
Only recently a plot for the whole-
sale robbing of one of the large ex-
changes was frustrated.
Famous in India
(Continued from Page 1)
for exhibition in this and other coun-
tries.
"When one realizes that in the In-
dian Empire alone," said Mr. Zukor,
"there are 400,000,000 people, one can
get an idea of the vast possibilities
which lie m the production of pic-
tures in India. Of course, our pic-
tures are already being distributed
in India, but we wish to make pic-
tures which will be closer to the
thought and lives of the Indian peo-
ple. It is practically impossible to
produce pictures in this country that
v.'ill accomplish this. It is our pol-
icy to make pictures that will fit into
the Hves of peoples of all countries.
This is tlie reason for the establish-
ment of a producing company in
England and the erection of a new
studio in London, which, when I left
London two weeks ago, was all ready
for operation.
"We now have studios in Los An-
geles, New York and London, and
we hope to have our first picture com-
pleted in India by Christmas.
"Pictures made in India will have
settings amid scenery ' that practi-
cally has never been brought to the
photoplay screen. All of the pic-
turesque life and surroundings of the
Indian will form the background for
the pictures which we plan to make
there."
Tarkington Baker, a short time
back, announced that he had secured
the Booth Tarkington material for
the screen while it was reported that
he would make a series of comedies
with Bert Williams.
Mr. Baker had not arrived at his
home at the hour of going to press
last night and so could not be reached
for a statement as to how his affil-
iation with Famous Players would
affect his own producing plans.
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XII
No. 36
Thursday, May 6, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Irandall Denies
rt That He Has Sold Out His
Theaters in Washington
rry Crandall, the well-known
lington exhibitor, who has 11
:s in that city, while in New
yesterday took occasion to reg-
aii emphatic denial to the re-
circulated from Washington
he had disposed of his theaters.
of the reports accredited Cran-
ivith selling out to Goldwyn.
ake my denial as emphatic as
ble." said he.
Alexander Leaves Universal
omas Alexander has resigned as
city director for the Universal
Strial Department. His duties
be apportioned among the pres-
rieinbers of the staff.
Change at Rivoli
e Rivoli will show Dorothy Dal-
n "The Dark Mirror" ne.xt week
ad of Kthel Clavton in "A Ladv
ove.
George Carr Dead
^Special to WW'S DAILY)
ading. Pa. — George Carr, of the
of Carr and Schadd, is dead from
monia after a brief illness.
Callaghan Here
J. Callaghan, producer of the
ie Love Productions. is here
California.
Zukor Marriage Tonight
licago — The marriage of Dorothy
I. of Kansas City and Eugene
)r, son of .A.dolph Zukor, will
leld tonight at the RIackstone
:1.
lother First Run for Brooklyn
le Keith vaudeville interests are
uild a new Orpheum theater at
alb Ave., Prince and Gold Sts.,
bklyn, which when finished will
gurate a moving picture policy
le old Orpheum, Rockwell Place
Fulton St., in Brooklyn's "down-
H section." The old Orpheum is
|ss the street from* the Mark
nd with both theaters facing on
on St., the main artery in that
on of Brooklyn.
le old Orpheum with a picture
i;y will mean the first real com-
jion that the Mark Strand has
jto meet. There is no strictly pic-
j theater in that section of Brook-
j and the nearest competition of
importance is Loew's Metropoli
; Keeney's theaters, which show
ibination vaudeville and pictures.
|he Strand is a First National
ter while Famous Players has no
usive representation in that sec-
of Brooklvn.
"She is my sister. The Yellow Typhoon, but she shall not escape." —
Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow Typhoon," a Louis B.
Mayer-made, First National attraction. — Advt.
Tri-Star*s Second
Claire Whitney has been signed b}'
the Tri-Star Pictures Corp. to be
.starred in a series of features under
the direction of Josepli Byron Totten
and Joseph W. Smiley. Miss Whit-
ney will begin work July 15. The
contract is for three years.
Negotiations are under way for the
placing of two more stars under con-
tracts. Ethel BarryiTiore is tlie com-
pany's first star.
Selznick Will Not Build on Coast
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — From an authorita-
tive source, it is learned that Selz-
nick will not build a studio here to
house west coast producing units, all
reports" to the contrary. Selznick, it
is understood, has a long term con-
tract with the Brunton Studios where
his companies are at work now.
Marguerite Namara, wife of Guy
Bolton, has completed her first screen
role in American Cinema's "Stolen
Moments."
Percentage
\ western exhibitor says: "We
have heard hardly a whisper re-
garding percentage in this locality as
yet, and will sure fight it to the bitter
end when we do. We don't want it,
and will do everything we can to pre-
vent it. I believe there will be quite
a number of producers who will ad-
here to the old policy of flat rental
and we will sure do business with
them as long as they have anything
we can use."
Clermont in New Studio
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Clermont Photo-
plays Corp. has leased the studio at
Sunset Ave. and Cower St., Holly-
wood, now nearing completion.
Lloyd Carleton Prod., the first
producing unit of Clermont, will take
possession at once and finish there
"Mountain Madness."
William Fox has purchased "Myra
Meets His Family," by F. Scott
Fitzgerald, for Eileen Percy.
Increasing Tax
Idea Entertained in Washington bjl
Republicans.
(Special to WID'B DAILY)
Washington, D. C. — At a recent
caucus of the Republican members'
of Congress it was suggested thai
something be done to increase the ta>
paid by picture theaters. It is uu;
dcrstood that this was blocked, chiefj
ly due to the efforts of Jack Connolly]
representing the National Assn. ,
De Mille Due J
Cecil De Mille is due in New Yorl]
the next day or so. i
Woods Here
Frank E. Woods, production man
ager at the Lasky studio, Hollywood
is in town. He is stopping at th|
Algonx^uin. '
Niles With Hallmark
David K. Niles, formerly in chargj
of the non-theatrical department s
Famous Players, is now connectc
with the Hallmark organization.
Talk With Sproul on Censors
{By Wire to JVID'S DAILY)
Ilarrisburg, Pa. — David W. Grit
tith and Harry Schwalbe of Firs
National were in conference yester'
day with Governor Sproul. At th
conference, which was private, th
industry's attitude on censorship wa(
explained to the governor.
Loew in Cleveland
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Cleveland. O. — ^larcus Loew wi
erect a theater in Cleveland's we;
side to be known as the Loew'
Highland Square. The theater w?
seat 2,500 and will cost about $300
000.
The site secured is on West 117t
St. south of Detroit Ave.
Saxe and Craver With Asso. Exhil
The two newest franchise holdei
in .-Associated Exhibitors. Inc., ai
Thomas Saxe. of Milwaukee, and I
D. Craver, of Charlotte, N. C. Th
franchise was transferred to Saj
from the Merrill Theater Amusemei
Co. whose Merrill Theater was r
centJv bought by Goldwyn. Cravi
obtained the franchise for the Cha-
lotte territorv. which includes Nort
and South Carolina. ]
It is understood that the Dall;
territory in Associated has been s
cured by prominent independei'
.Southern interests.
Eddie Polo arrived in town fro.
California yesterday.
.SOLOMON .«;.\Y.S: Pete Smith rromis
JiieRest A. M. P. A. Bulletin Ever Publisli<
Get copy at Meeting Today. — Advt.
JMi
DAILY
Thursday, May ^, 1921
Vol. XII No. 36 Thur*. May 6, 1920 PriceS CenU
Copyright 1920, Wid's Film and Film Folks,
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New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
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ind Editor ; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
famous Players . . 72i^ 74^ 74^2
do pfd 84 85 85
Goldwyn 23 26 26
:Loe\v*s, Inc 30^ 315^ 31^
llfriangle 5/16 3/s 3/s
■Jnit. Pict. Prod... 2 2J^ . 2^
kVorld Film 54 ^4 J4
do 2nd pfd Vz Vs 5/s
Cohan Charges Arson
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — George Co-
,;ian, proprietor of the Rialto, which
iras practically destroyed by fire early
Tuesday morning as noted, charges
hat the fire was started maliciously,
ie is offering $1,000 reward for in-
ormation leading to the arrest of the
i.lleged fire-bugs.
(Dold,
ao
Sir:
The Los Angeles Times says:
" 'The Silver Horde' a vivid
drama writh novel scenes. Gold-
wyn and Frank Lloyd, using a
very good cast, have given us
a fine and vivid picturization."
In the Courts
In the suit of the Salm Ltd. Export
& Import Co. against Famous Play-
ers-Lasky for $25,000 damages be-
cause the defendant sold the rights of
"Hearts of the World" to Roy C.
Chandler for $5,000 for Spain, Por-
tugal and the Canary and Balearic
Islands and then transferred the
rights to the plaintiflf but the defend-
ant refused to supply the prints
agreed, the defendant has filed an
answer in the Supreme Court. The
answer admits the contract with
Chandler and the delivery of two
prints to the plaintiff, but denies the
other allegations.
The Octagon Films has filed an
answer in the Supreme Court in the
suit of Ruth Budd contending that
the risks the plaintiff took were
"open and apparent," and that any
injury she sustained was due to con-
tributory negligence.
The Commonwealth Film Corp.
has sued in the Supreme Court for
an injunction restraining the Flower
City Theater Co. from exhibiting
"The Forbidden Woman."
George A. Skinner, president of
the Educational Films, Inc., has
been directed to testify in the Su-
preme Court before trial in a suit
by his corporation against the Lin-
cohi-Parker Co. and the Globe In-
demnity Co. for breach of contract
to take films. The Lincoln-Parker
Company has defaulted and the Ed-
ucational is suing the indemnity com-
pany on the bond. The attorney for
the Globe Indemnity said that he
has been unable to find any books
or records of the Lincoln-Parker Co.,
and in order to defend the suit it is
necessary to find out what the na-
ture of the Educational's claim is.
Louise Lovely Forms Own Company
{Special to W^ID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Louise Lovely,
who has appeared as leading lady in
a number of recent Fox productions,
will form her own producing com-
pany. She has two more features to
make for Fox before the completion
of her contract.
Coast Brevities
{Special to fFID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — There have been sev-
eral reports to the effect that Max
Lindcr was associated in production
with Maurice Tourneur. Both Mr.
Lindcr and Mr. Tourneur state there
is no affiliation as far as production
is concerned. Being friends, Tour-
neur has permitted Linder to use his
sets and stages in making a comedy
entitled "The Broken Mirror." The
leading art is being played by Linder
who is also directing, assisted by
Charles Dorrin. Thelma Percy and
Harry Mann have important roles.
Max Linder has nothing definite re-
garding the release.
Robert Sanborn, who was former-
ly in charge of the O. Henry depart-
ment of the Vitagraph, has arrived in
Los Angeles and is connected with
the Universal West Coast scenario
department.
Nicholas A. Dunaev has returned
to the screen and will be seen in
Selznick's forthcoming release, di-
rected by Henry Kolker.
Melbourne MacDowell has begun
work with David M. Hartford's com-
pany at Universal City on the film-
ing of the big Curwood special pro-
duction. "Nomads of the North."
Henry Woodward, leading man
for Maurice Tourneur, has opened
recruiting offices at ,6412 Hollywood
Blvd. for the 3rd Battalion of L. A.
Infantry Regiment of the new Cali-
tornia National Guard.
Ring Vidor's second independent
production, "The Jack-Knife Man,"
is rapidly nearing completion and
will be placed in the hands of the
cutters within the next few days.
H. H. Van Loan has completed a
story for Harry Carey, called "Fight-
ing Job."
Norman Kennedy has been select-
ed to play one of the leading roles in
"Hearts Are Trumps."
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Mary Mac
Laren
Has a following who never
never miss one of her pic-
tures. In
"ROUGE AND RICHES"
the Leading Man was
Wallace
Mac Donald
Watch for this space
every day!
Putting It Over
Dayton, O. — When "The Girl of
the Sea" was booked at the Audito-
rium, Gill Burrows arranged several
He-ups that swelled the attendance
at that house. Several of the town's
'(leading jewelry stores were induced
lo make coral displays, urging the
public to attend the Auditorium
jkvhere they could see how it was
leathered from the bottom of the sea.
Schools gave their co-operation be-
cause of the film's educational value,
md with other exploitation stunts of
lesser importance it did big business.
Two-Cent Bill Passes Senate
Washington — The two-cent-piece
(Coinage bill has passed the Senate.
' Ever since Congress passed the
'amusement tax law there has been
'talk for the two cent pieces to facili-
Itate the making of change in the box
offices.
, The National Association has urged
I the enactment of the law.
Secure Radin Film
Denver — A'rrow Photoplays have
acquired the rights to "Thru Eyes of
Men" for Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
and the southern section of Idaho.
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Recent Releases
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"The Virgin of Stamboul"
with
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Glendale, California
'If it is a Van Loan story it
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Friday, May 7, 1920
Price 5 Cent!
Qing Up Producers
ibusch Committee Gets to Work
-Reports Favorable Progress
— Meeting Today,
le special sub-committee of the
-pendent Exhibitors of America,
new exhibitor organization form-
s a result of the mass meeting
in Chicago last week, was in
erence with practically all of the
pendent producers yesterday on
theater-buying question,
lis sub-committee, which is com-
d of Frank J. Rembusch, Indian-
is; Charles E. Whitehurst, Bal-
re; Louis F. Blumenthal, New
:, and William Brandt, Brook-
announced last night that as a
It of the conferences held during
day a meeting will be held today
the publicity heads of the inde-
lent producers, which include
itiick, Robertson-Cole, Universal,
graph, Pathe, First National and
)ciated Exhibitors, Inc., at which
expected a plan will be evolved
reby the mailing and shipping
ities of each of these companies
be used to send literature to ex-
[ors on the Cleveland conven-
i
Irough these agencies it is hoped
timulate interest in the Cleve-
convention among the smaller
bitors of the country.
|ie sub-committee hopes some
today to arrange with Marcus
V of Loew-Meiro, Adolph Zukor
amous Players, William Fox and
, Godsol of Goldwyn for a meet-
ater in the month, at which time
entire committee of ten appoint-
It the Chicago convention to
;e the attitude of the various pro-
ng units on the theater problem
{Continued on Page 2)
Laemmle in Town
rl Laemmle arrived in New YorH
California yesterday.
. C. Hermann, Universal's ser\
manager, returned with Mi
nmle.
De Mille Here
cil De Mille arrived in New York
•rday morning for "the usual
g conference," as he put it.
will remain here until Sunday
then return to the coast.
Lesser Leaves Today
I Lesser leaves for California to-
He will return to New York
a print of "What Women Love,"
"irst Annette Kellerman produc-
3tter in the back of the book this week.
nuch pep. Read it in WID'S, Sunday
dated May the 16th. — Advt.
"If you will go with me, I can show you more real excitement and ad-
venture than you ever dreamed of." — Anita Stewart in Harold MacGrath's
it'pi.p Yellow TvohoOn " ** T?i»-e.4. Mo«-ir,riol a+fMrfirvn Tj^ilic "R IVTavrf^r-maHp
—Advt.
a First National attraction, Louis B. Mayer-made.
rm
Goldwyn Returning
{By cable)
London, Eng. — Samuel Goldwy
and Gabriel L. Hess will leave for
New York on the Mauretania to-
morrow.
Ralph Block may return with Gold
wyn on the same boat, but that is
definite.
GoldJ
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Quimby on Trip
F, C. Quimby, general manager of
Associated Exhibitors, leaves tomor-
row for Chicago, Milwaukee and the
Northwest. It is barely possible he
will go to the Coast before return-
ing.
"Draper Day" Tuesday
New York University will observe
"Draper Day" next Tuesday, when
a luncheon will be given at the Bilt-
more for members of the college fac-
ulty and several hundred of the
alumni.
Dr. John W. Draper was a profes-
sor of physics and chemistry at New
York University when in 1840 he suc-
ceeded in taking the first^ photograph
of the human face. It is this, it is
claimed, which opened the door to the
development ultimately of the mo-
tion picture.
Josephson Leaves Ince
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Julien Josephson,
who wrote a number of stories for
Charles Ray, has left the Thomas H.
Ince organization by mutual arrange-
ment. He will free lance.
Dahnken Here for Summer
Fred Dahnken of Turner and
Dahnken, First National franchise
holders in San Francisco, is now in
New York where he plans to spend
the summer. He has secured a coun-
try place in Westchester.
No letter in the back of the book this week.
Too much pep. Read it in WID'S, Sunday
issue dated May the 16th. — Advt.
5,000 Film Users
Listed in Churches and Institution!
by Government — Number is
Growing.
The United States Bureau of Edi
ucation at Washington has compile(
a list of over 5,000 colleges, schools
churches, libraries and clubs that us<
motion pictures regularly, accordinf
to information received by the Na
tional Association.
The list is divided as follows: 2,00<
colleges and schools and 2,60i
churches, libraries and clubs. Eacl
of the above institutions is equippet
with a projection machine to provid
for the showing of films.
The government has issued a lis
of the non-theatrical exhibitors o
films and has also prepared a hand
book of general information on mo
tion picture equipment and installa
tion.
Kehrlein Here
Emil Kehrlein, head of the Kehr
lein Kinema Circuit, which operate
a string of theaters in California, i
in town.
Mr. Kehrlein plans to stay her
for several weeks looking over hous
improvements and gathering idea
for his new theaters. He may atten^
the Cleveland convention in June.
Japanese Buyer Here
A. Sazuki, representing a Japanes
firm with headquarters in Tokio, ha
arrived in New York.
Far East Shipments Delayed
Some of the local exporters wh
deal in Far Eastern trade are exp<
riencinr difficulty in getting throng
their s pments because of cancelU
tions ; \ changes in the steamshi
servici
Wa
Rob
terday
$525,64
contrac
Emile
will mak<
William
k Sues Famous Players
/arwick started a suit ye;
nst Famous Players fc
for alleged violation <\
itard With Fox
utard, it is understoo(
jcries of productions fo
Prompt Pr • ng Service
Let SOLOmON do it. he's wise. — ^Advt.
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"Sea Wolf" in Brooklyn Strand
Jack London's "The Sea Wolf,"
yroduced by George Melford for Fa-
'nous Players, will play one week at
uhe Brooklyn Strand beginning May
^3rd.
H This will make the second Para-
((lount production to go into the
Strand in three weeks. The first will
'fC Wallace Reid in "The Dancin'
I'r'ool," which opens on Sunday.
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Sir:
The Los Angeles Record says :
" 'The Silver Horde' thrills.
A gripping, stirring picturization
of Rex Beach's famous novel
i caught and held the interest of
j a capacity audience at the Cal-
ifornia Theatre yesterdayi"
Lining Up Producers
(CoiUinued from Page 1)
can confer with the company heads.
The committee will at that time get
on record the above mentioned exec-
utives' attitude on future theater
buying.
Frank Rembusch said last night
that the reception accorded the com-
mittee and the attitude in general of
the independent companies was "most
encouraging."
Rembusch Talks
And Tells Cincinnati Exhibitors All
About Action of Exhibitors
at Chicago.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Cincinnati, O. — On his way to New
York to attend a special sub-commit-
tee meeting regarding the coming
Cleveland convention, Frank J. Rem-
busch, chairman of the Independent
Exhibitors of America, addressed the
Cincinnati M. P. Exhibitors on Tues-
day, giving an account of the Chi-
cago convention. In part Rembusch
said:
"Gentlemen : In order that you may have
a clear idea of the sense, the spirit, and the
action taken by this most remarkable Na-
tional Convention of Exhibitors, I will give
you a brief history of its proceedings, in-
terspersed with my impressions, and conclude
by advising you what the Convention ex-
pects you and every Exhibitor in America
to do at once.
"W. C. Patterson read a carefully pre-
pared anil most impressive statement of con-
ditions in the Southern Atlaijtic States,
which when boiled down, summed up in the
following facts : The exhibitor in the South
woke up one morning and found that a large
film company had acquired a chain of thea
ters, and by this invasion the southern ex-
hibitor v/as face to face with the menace of
producer-exhibitor competition.
"The next move of the invader was an
attack by them on all independent exhibit-
ors. Their methods were most insidious
and despicable. With their plans they forced
one city after another to give up to them,
ust like an invading army.
"Mr. Patterson stated that no exhibitor
could battle against this film trust alone, and
that their only purpose in calling the con-
vention was to ask every exhibitor in Amer-
ica to join the South, and to help whip the
invader, and force them to get out of the
tlieater business.
"The convention was startled by the grav-
ity of the situation. We found that even
small cities of three or four thousand were
being swallowed ui by this octopus.
"At this point, Mr. Patterson asked the
convention lo select a Chairman, because he
preferred the floor. My name was sug-
gested and I would have you know I ac-
cepted with reluctance. The convention later
by unanimous vote decided to stand together
on the following lines :
"1st. Producers must take one side of
the road, and the exhibitor the other. No
one can be both exhibitor and producer.
"2nd. Our only means of defense in this
case is to apply force, therefore exery ex-
hibitor agreed to immediately start to can-
^ce\ out all film service with producers who
own or operate theaters, and to forever and
for all times hereafter contract only for film
service with independent producers.
"In a general way the means of defense
i^ as follows : No matter what your rela-
tions, whether pleasant or otherwise, you are
to cancel this monopoly service at once.
Small town exhibitors have a particular ad-
vantage, and can assist wonderfully. Stop
your service, and Wall Street money will
stop flowing against you.
"You may be asked to share service with
your local independent exhibitor, who has
been usmg producer-exhibitor service. You
may play a few pictures from your inde-
pendent producer with which you are not
familiar. Put on a little extra music with
these pictures, present them better, and
you will find results very gratifying. If you
cannot get enough features put on a short
subject, or serial program. Shelve any
grievance you may have with any independ-
ent producer, and take their pictures exclu-
sively.
"Our pledge to our southern exhibitors is,
to stand by and protect them to the last
ditch. This is a serious act — there is no
spite work or animus in this movement.
We do not wish to destroy anyone. We
simpb' find that for the protection of our
business we must discontinue to support
any producer who aims to monopolize this
industry. We are to have a "show down."
The Independent Producer
"Every independent producer faces this
tact: If the monopoly secures control of
a large nu-nber of theaters, the independent
producer is ruined, because there is no mar-
ket for bis product. It is perhaps this glar-
ing future that causes Universal Film Co.,
First National Exhibitors Circuit, Lewis J.
Selznick, Pathe, Vitagraph, Robertson-Cole
and many smaller producers to come on the
floor of the convention and offer aid, coop-
eration, and assistance to the independent
exhibitor. These men pledged us to stay
out nf the theater business, and therefore it
is only fair that every other producer be
forced to stand in the same light, or we can-
not do business with them.
'Never in the history of the industry has
anything so important happened.
"This is the action of the convention in
brief : The convention formed itself into a
permanent organization, elected a chairman
and secretary, and appointed a committee of
exhibitors who are to go to New York with-
in three weeks and demand a "show down"
from the producer-exhibitor.
"We are to ask all the producers to get
out of the theater business. We are, all at
once, to buy our pictures from producers
who agree to stay out of the theater busi-
ness, and discontinue buying from producer-
exhibitor film companies,
"This committee will then report to the
Cleveland convention during the first week
in June, and may again report to another
convention in Chicago later.
"It may take two or three big meetings
to conclude our work and we can only suc-
ceed in our purpose by the suiiport of inde-
pendent exliibitO!'s."
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United Artists Releases
United Artists will release
Mollycoddle" with Douglas F
banks on June 13, and "Suds," \
Mary Pickford on June 27.
May Not Sail May 12
Los Angeles — There is some qi
tion whether Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks will sail from I
York on Maj^ 12 for Europe, as 0
inally planned.
A Pantages May Build
9 (Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported 1
Alexander Pantages will erect a
dio here, and that Florence St
will be starred by him in pictures
Sellers Here With Film
Ollie Sellers arrived in town j
terday with a print of "The Sow
of Alderson Cree," a Macauley j
duction for Republic release. Sel
is at the Bristol.
lea
Rainbow Brand Discontinuea
The Rainbow comedy brand wl
Universal has been releasing will
discontinued when four more are
leased. All future Universal co
dies will be known as Century
edies.
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RufFner Loses Brother
Ralph Ruffner, well known in
hibiting circles and now with F
National, left for Portland, Ore.,
night because of the death of
brother, who was drowned. He '
a student at the University of C"
gon.
Everybody connected with
the motion picture industry
is desirous of increasing the
total ticket sales. The one
sure way of doing it is
to increase the number of
RITCHEY posters used.
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In the Courts
'i fact that Margaret Mayo, play-
it, lost $58,100 in the Symphony
er venture has become known
jh the filing in the Supreme
by Miss Mayo of a suit against
as Healy, the restaurant man;
E. Connolly, and the Kennedy
ers, Inc., to recover that sum.
s Mayo makes her claim
It Healy and Connolly on the
d that they were the real per-
at interest in the Symphony
er fiasco and that they com-
the corporation to agree to the
tant rental of $65,000 a year
len caused the rental to elapse
'.er that they could regain pos-
ti of the property through fore-
e proceedings. She alleges that
owned three-fourths of the
;dy Theaters stock, and that
Tied out "a scheme to manipu-
le corporation and inveigle per-
nto granting credit."
Glucksmann has filed suit in
ipreme Court against Gillespie
& Co. for $10,000 damages. He
that the defendant conducts
ion picture department through
AI. de Aragon and that he is
vner of the Chilean rights to
he Mercy of Men," "Getting
Married," "Jacques of the Sil-
orth," and "The Isle of Con-
which he obtained from Se-
ictures. Glucksmann says that
;fendant "by trick and device"
ed prints of these films from
and shipped them to the Cine-
rafico Sud Americaine at Val-
), and that the defendant, rec-
ag his rights, agreed to deliver
ms to him for $1,090, but has
i to keep the agreement. He
le spent $7,000 in advertising
aims that the reasonable value
films is $3,000.
he case of the suit of Jacques
against the Maytrix Film Corp.
he ownership of the film, "And
Ihildren Pav," in which Jus-
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Aywon Film has secured world's
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comedies featuring Charlie Joy. Re-
lease on the independent market one
a month.
To Reissue Daly Film
By mutual agreement, Metro, wlio
held a distributing contract for "My
Own United States," starring Arnold
Daly, which was made by Frohman
is recalling prints of the subject from
the Metro exchanges.
Frohman will reissue the subject
on the state right market. The film
will be ready by Sept. 1.
Walter Griffith's New Job
New Haven, Conn. — Walter W.
Griffith, formerly manager of Poli's
Bijou,, has been appointed manager
of the Rosen Film Delivery System
of this city.
Ricketts Again Traveling
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — Hoyte Ricketts, for-
merly traveling auditor for Fox and
for the past two months assistant
manager of the local branch, has been
returned to his former position. He
will be succeeded by William Leada-
bower.
tice Lydon last year granted an in-
unction to the planitiflF, Justice Mc-
Avoy has signed an order discontinu-
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the parties that Mr. Tyrol is to retain
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The Typhoon Fan Co. has moved
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West 39th St.
Mersereau as Star
Violet Mersereau will be starred in
a new series of two reelers to be
state righted by Radin Pictures.
rPhil;
Seltzer Leaves Goldwyn
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
iladelphia — Frank N. Seltzer,
press representative for Goldwyn
here, has severed relations with the
concern. He will shortly assume an
executive position with a well know
producing unit.
KUfoU Back
Thomas A. Kilfoil, traveling aud-
itor of exchanges for Famous Play-
ers, is now in New Yerk auditing the
acroiitits of the New York exchange.
Kilfoil has just completed a swing
of tne I-amous exchanges which took
him two years to make. He opened
the company's new exchange at
Charlotte, N. C.
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Roland Serial Named
"Ruth of the Rockies" is the title
of the serial which Ruth Roland is
now producing at the Astra studios
for Pathe. The picture will be Miss
Roland's seventh Pathe serial.
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for Pathe, a few months
ago. The reviews were
exceptionally high. Par-
ticular mention was made
of the role of the son,
played by
Wallace
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Watch for this space
every day!
Lay Comer Stone Tomorrow
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia— Elaborate prepara-
tions are under way for the corner-
stone laying of the new Stanley The-
ater tomorrow.
Governor Sproul and a number of
city officials will be present, as will
a number of New York producers
and their stars.
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Cameraman Loses Equipment
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Baltimore, Md. — Gustave C. Rick-
arby, cameraman for Kinograms,
who went to Tangier Island, which
is about 12 miles across Chesapeake
Bay from Crisfield, Md., to shoot
scenes of the people there, was al-
most mobbed when the inhabitants
learned that he secured scenes of the
island.
His camera and about 200 feet of
film were made away with. The
equipment was worth about $1,000.
Incorporations
Albany — Chadwick Pictures, Inc.,
New York. Capital, $5,000. Direct-
ors, I. E. Chadwick, Jacques Kopf-
stein and E. D. Baron, 130 West 46th
Street, New York.
Albany — Wanda Film Syndicate,
North Pelham, N. Y. Capital, $50,-
000. Directors, K. O. Smith, W. J.
Eldridge and D. Tenenbaum, 1 Mad-
ison Ave., New York.
Albany — Peekskill Palace Corp.,
New York. Capital, $125,000. Di-
rectors, Martin Nelsson, Isidore
Fried and Arthur Klein, 502 South
St., Peekskill, N. Y.
Opposing Sunday Shows
Baltimore, Md. — The Lord's Day
Alliance has applied for a writ of
mandamus to prevent the Supervis-
ors of Elections from placing on the
ballot a question on the Iverson bill,
which provides Sunday motion pic-
tures in Maryland if the voters ap-
prove. Judge Soper allowed 10 days
for the Supervisors to reply.
Smith and Lewis Split Partnership
Partnership in the Fidelity Pic-
tures Co. has been dissolved by Wil-
liam G. Smith and Jerome Lewis.
The former will continue the concern.
Millions Waiting in China
Los Angeles — That new millions
await the film producer in China is
the opinion of Judge Peter Hing,
head of the Kwontung Tramway Co.
"Capital galore awaits the first pro-
ducer to come to our country," said
Hing while inspecting the Lasky stu-
dio at Hollywood. "Our people have
confidence in our native stories and
scenery. It is an absolutely un-
touched field. Our people will back
to the limit the first producer to es-
tablish a worthwhile studio in China."
"PoUyanna" Shatters Records
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — The advance sale on
"Pollyanna" which opens a two
weeks' engagement at the Metropol-
itan Opera House tomorrow, has
shattered all previous records for res-
ervations. The sale to date is close
to $1,200, it is understood."
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^OL. XII
No. 38
Saturday, May 8, 1920
Price 5 Cem
Oppose Ouinn Bill
leater Building Ordinance Lacks
Supporters at Hearing.
With the exception of Alderman
illiani F. Quinn, who proposed the
:asure, the amendment to the city
iinance forbidding the license
mmissioner from issuing for five
ars licenses to motion picture or
;itimate theaters being erected or
inned on property occupied by pri-
te dwellings, had no supporters at
e Welfare Committee's hearing
sterday. Before the discussion was
ised, Quinn stated his willingness
accept an amendment to permit
; issuance of licenses to houses al-
idy contracted for.
The beginning of the entire matter
IS Marcus Loew's purchase of a
e in Quinn's district on which 80
nilies lived. These were obliged
find other quarters. A letter to
; committee from Loew pointed
t that tenants were given bonuses,
e time to secure lodging and had
itters made very easy otherwise.
Members of the committee appar-
tly were not very much in favor
the bill, judging by questions ask-
It was pointed out by Edward
Doyle of the Real Estate Board
New York, Arthur F. Driscoll of
Brien, Malevinsky & Driscoll,
)resenting Cohan and Harris, I.
ey of the Loew offices, and others
It motiou picture shows had great
Jcational value, that the bill would
id to a monopoly, discourage build-
r operations, lower theater stand-
is and tend to boost prices, be-
ise of the resultant scarcity in the-
rs.
"Romance" in Cutting Room
Director Chet Withey states that
; cutting and titling of "Romance,"
L'nited Artists picture starring
ris Keane, is well under way in
! Mamaroneck studios and that the
ture will shortly have its initial
»wing at the Strand.
\t the completion of "Romance"
•. Withey will start work on a new
.ited Artists Production in which
jbert Harron will be starred.
Ochs Leaves for Coast
-ee A. Ochs leaves for California
:ay.
Wid's Birthday
WID'S DAILY
is three years old today.
Lionel Barrymore, who is now working on his first picture for First Na-
tional, "The Master Mind," presented by Whitman Bennett. — Advt.
Nation-Wide Drive
To Line Up Exhibitors for Cleve-
land Convention Planned.
Plans were made yesterday for a
nation-wide campaign among exhib-
itors to drive home the importance
of the Cleveland convention which
will be held June 8, 9, 10.
The matter was discussed at a
meeting held in Frank J. Rembusch's
room in the Astor, at which were
present practically all the publicity
heads of what are termed the inde-
pendent producers: First National,
Pathe, Universal, Robertson-Cole,
Vitagraph, Associated Exhibitors,
and Selznick. The facilities for reach-
ing the great bulk of the exhibitors
which these companies have at their
disposal will be utilized by the Rem-
busch committee.
Kent Buys First Rights
Willis Kent, Quality Pictures Corp.
of Denver, has purchased the first
block of territory for "Up in Mary's
Attic." He has Utah, Colorado,
Wyoming and New Mexico.
Proctor Resigns
Leaves United Artists — Future Un-
decided— No Successor Named.
Ralph Proctor, assistant general
-manager of United -A-rtists, has re-
signed from that position. He has
has been one of the executives of the
company since its inception.
His future plans are undecided as
yet.
When Hiram .Vbrams, general
manager of the corporation, was
asked who would succeed Mr. Proc-
tor he stated that the position would
be eliminated from the company's
personnel.
Realart Convention
The first Realart convention will
be held at the Astor, beginning May
17th. It will last all during that
week.
Emerson Specials?
Contract With Constance Talmac
Expires — Going Abroad.
The contract of John Emers
and Anita Loos with Constance T
inadge for collaboration on story r
terial and production has expired.
is understood that Emerson \
again enter active production z
make a limited number of speci
a year under his own direction.
will be remembered that Emers
directed Douglas Fairbanks for P
amount-.'\rt craft.
Emerson and Miss Loos will t;
a European trip, as noted, but in
dition to Emerson's reported p
duction plans he and Miss Loos ^
work on two Constance Talma<
]iroductions for the next season.
Emerson could not be reached y
terday for a statement.
Talmadges Going Abroad
Mrs. Talmadge and her young
daughter, Natalie, sail for Europe
the Mauretania May 22.
Constance Talmadge's next p
duction for First National will
"Good References." an All-Sti
magazine feature with Roy Neill
director.
H she finishes this production
time she will join her mother j
sister on the other side.
More Glucksmann Buys
Jacobo Glucksmann has purchased
from Reginald Warde a series of 12
Christie comedies for Argentine,
Uruguay, Paraguay. Ecuador, Chile,
Peru and Bolivia.
Bay State Will Regulate Film
(Special to WID'S D.\tLV)
Boston — The House committee
ways and means has passed a
regulating motion pictures in 1
state. Changes in the bill were m;
before the bill was passed.
These changes are: (1) To sti
out the provision that films for e
cational, charitable and religious p
formances shall be censored with
charge; (2) an increase from $1 to
in the fee for licensing films up
1.000 feet in length; (3) an incre
from $2 to $4 for films in excess
1,000 feet.
Metro Folks Here
Frank Currier, who has been vi
Metro on the coast, is now in N
York.
Arthur Zellner, another coast m
s also in New York. He will
attached to the local Metro s'
and is now working on the coi
nuity of "Clothes."
Excellent Insert Printing
Let SOLOMON do if, he's wise.— Adv
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l/ood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
.'licago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago, III.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
|ious Players ..70 72 71^
,lo pfd 85^ 86 86
tldwyn 24 26 25
-vv's, Inc 2954 30M 30
'jingle 5/16 ^ ^
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'rhursday's quotations.
' Use Scenic to Aid Drive
in Francisco — To help the Mis-
, s Restoration Campaign now be-
carried on in California to per-
'/late the work of the Spanish fath-
'I Robertson-Cole loaned an Ad-
iture Scenic called "Ghosts of Ro-
lice." W. A. Crank, local branch
ager for the organization, offered
,j reel for general itse throughout
'state free of charge and the offer
' eagerly accepted.
ttot^?S^ior«
NKW voaK
.^■nn* oounnn tmur
Sir:
The Los Angeles Herald
says:
" 'The Silver Horde' opened
at the California yesterday to
the biggest crowds of the spring
season and before the day was
very far along the telephone
girl was kept busy answering
the query as to whether or not
their production would be
shown for more than one
week."
Putting It Over
Here is hoio a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiu knoiu hoio you cleaned
up.
Jamestown, Pa. — Invitations were
sent to a selected mailing list for the
spring opening of the Nemo. They
were attractive afifairs, printed neatly
and made many new patrons for that
house. A special souvenir program
was prepared for that occasion. An
elaborate bill greeted those who at-
tended and the word-of-mouth adver-
tising that resulted should prove prof-
itable. George Panagotacos is the
manager of the house.
Expediting Shipments
The following letter is being sent
to New York territory exhibitors by
H. H. Buxbaum of the local Famous
Players Exchange:
"According to contract, the terms
are that all shows be paid for seven
(7) days in advance.
"This is a general circular letter
being sent out to all exhibitors and
those that are not paying in advance
will find it to their convenience, in
the future, to let us have their check
before any shipment or delivery will
be made. This will save a lot of con-
fusion at the Exchange and also ena-
ble us to make quicker deliveries."
Midwest Gets Two More
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Midwest
Distributing Corp. have secured
"Husbands and Wives" and Henry
B. Walthal's "Confession."
Carmel Myers Goes West
Carmel Myers, who recently signed
to star with Universal, left for Cali-
fornia yesterday to start work on her
first production.
Cochrane Back at Work
P. D. Cochrane, Universal's pos-
ter department head, is at work after
a lengthy illness.
The negative of the Allan Dwan
production, "The Scoffer," has just
been shipped from the Brunton stu-
dio to New York.
Guts and Flashes
William De Mille will next make
a film from a story by Cosmo Ham-
ileon for Famous Players.
Universal has purchased "The Isle
of Life" for an all-star cast produc-
tion.
Lester Tobias, Connecticut repre-
sentative for Realart, is the father of
a nine-pound son.
Tyrad Pictures, Inc., have sold
"The Scar of Shame" to Silee Film
Exchange for Illinois and Indiana.
Famous Players release for May 9
is Bryant Washburn in "Mrs. Tem-
ple's Telegram."
Curt Kremer is now assisting his
father, Victor Kremer, who is reis-
suing the Essanay Chaplin releases.
C. B. Price Co., Inc., will release
Billie Rhodes in "The Pajama Girl"
May 10. State rights market.
Sam Y. Edwards, manager of the
First National exchange in San Fran-
cisco, is in New York for a few days.
W. H. Sherrill of the Frohman
Amusement Co., has been absent
from his desk due to an attack of
neuritis.
Shirley Mason's new scenarioist is
Adele Buffington. She has just ar-
rived on the coast and is writing
an original story for Miss Mason's
next Fox play.
Maj. Maurice Campbell has been
assigned to direct "Burglar Proof,"
a new comedy drama featuring Bry-
ant Washburn. Major Campbell is
the husband of Henrietta Crosman.
Norma Talmadge's next production
for First National will be "The
Branded Woman" with Albert Par-
ker, director. Work on this will
start next week at the 48th St. stu-
dios.
Increase Board of Directors
Detroit — The Board of Directors
of the Michigan Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors Association will be increased
from seven to fifteen.
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Saturday, May 8, 192(
Beware!
Press agents beware !
Governor Smith has signed
the Betts bill which, commenc-
ing September 1, makes it a
misdemeanor for any person
to "deliver or transmit by any
means whatever to any man-
ager, editor, publisher, reporter
or other employe of a publish-
er of any newspaper, magazine,
publication, periodical, or serial,
any false and untrue statement
of a fact concerning any person
or corporation, with intent that
the same shall be published."
Now watch a lot of brilliant
ideas fade into thin air.
Immense Loew House in K. C.
^Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City— E. A. Schiller, Mar
cus Loew's general representativ*
who was in Kansas City several day;
ago, stated that Loew would erect \
$1,500,000 theater here.
Schiller would not mention the lo
cation of the site for the new thea
ter, but it is known to be located ii
the downtown district.
Loew Buys Rochester Theaters
Marcus Loew announces the pur
chase of the theaters owned by thi
Regorson Co. of Rochester, N. Y.
The theaters transferred in thi
purchase are the Piccadilly, the Gor
don and the Regent.
To attract attention is one
thing, — but to attract audi-
ences is an entirely differ-
ent matter, yet the
RITCHEY POSTER
does both.
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essrs
)RK CITY— "See the world" is a
an — why not start with New York?
)m West see the sights in the Big
jus" ride to Grant's Tomb.
EWARK. N. J.— See what the
)ught home — over 20,000 captured
uns will be distributed to States as
TY, ILL. — Zion wins! Hurrah
Famous "Morality" town cele-
eat of investigation of its institu-
:ial note — the whole town iS in
MO. ITALY — Supreme Council
ing in Italy — first pictures show-
;athering of Allied diplomats at
to settle definite German policy.
CAL. — $14,125,000 liquor —j
Police officials confiscate larga
wine and whiskey and take it t§
dumped.
CAL. — Visit Mt. Shasta by ai
lusive pictures of American "M
ten by Pathe cameramen pilots
Iverson of Western Air Service.
LU, HAWAII-Hawaii celebrates
—the island's progress during the
ry is depicted in colorful and pic-
arade. U. S. soldiers and sailors
LEY, MASS.— Roll their way out
! Staid Seniors cast all dignity
chase their hoops to chapel, ac-
old custom.
PACIFIC— Uncle Sam's "sea
excel on ocean lanes! Unusual
'acific Fleet destroyers exhibiting
efficiency in tactical maneuvers.
: scenes showing how mighty
moke are emitted to form "smoke
ied in war to conceal vessels.
:rts agree that this is one of the
It smoke screens ever laid.
3aay
Coast Brevities
(.Special to \VII)'.S DAI I.V)
Hollywood — The Monroe Sal ?-
i)iiry Flayers: Incorporator.s, K ir. -
i)all Plelcher, Bernard Potter, A. P
Thompson, Carl Sturzcnacker, M. B.
VVehrle, Nell Alger, Kiigene Butler:
capital stock, $150,000; subscribed
$700.
.loseph Montrose, former local
manager for Oliver Morosco, has re-
signed an executive position at th^'
Bnuiton studios to take over the ge;;-
eral managership of the James Oliver
Curvvood Co.
' Mabel Normand and her director,
Victor Schertzinger, are on their
way to San Francisco to do some
boat scenes for "Rosa Alvaro," her
new Goldwyn picture which is about
lalf completed.
^
erative Theater
to Operate Auditorium
Employes— "Big 4" Out
fr,re to WW'S DAILY) ■
polis — In less than five min-
without one dissenting vote
Jyee's cooperative theater
anizcd here on Thursday
Charles G. Branham, man-
sctor of the Auditorium.
e about this way. It was
i here on Thursday night
ed Artists who had leased
torium for its productions
>t renew its lease on the
When Branham told this
iployes of the theater, 50 of
dcd together and told Bran-
tliey would work for noth-
anham would continue the
of the house.
nployees also offered to
cient funds for the imme-
ntenance of the theater,
accepted and so the Audi-
ill be conducted as a co-
theater with Branham at
Lillian Gish's first effort as a mo-
tion picture director, "The Remod-
elled Husband," will soon make its
appearance.
Jackie Saunders has just signed
with the F-ox company. Miss Saun-
ders is to play leads opposite Wil
liam Farnum, under direction of J
Gordon Edwards.
tloot Gibson, Universal western
star, is now directing himself in his
new series of action films. His ini-
tial vehicle under his personal super-
vision is called "The Fightin' Ter-
ror." Yvette Mitchell is his chief
feminine support.
Jack Ford has begun work on a
new western feature at Universal
City called "The Blind Man of Cop-
perhead."
Edwin Carewe's next is to be his
own screen adaptation of James Ol-
iver Curwood's "Isobal," which is to
be presented by Louis B. Mayer.
iuy Two Features
•cial to WID'S DAILY)
City, Mo. — Richards and
the First National Film Co.
jht "Frivolous Wives" and
ger of Justice," the latter
Trane Wilbur.
Edgar Franklyn, who furnished
Lyons and Moran their first comedy
feature for Universal, "Everything
But the Truth," has been commis-
sioned to write two more vehicles
for these comedians. One of these,
called "Once a Plumber," has already
been accepted.
Herbert Blache, director of "The
.■^aphead," at Metro, will leave for
Xew York following the completion
of the picture.
According to L. C. Wheeler, treas-
urer, Kosmik Films, Inc., will soon
erect its own studios at Hollywood.
"The Hope Diamond Mystery" se-
rial is nearing completion under the
direction of Stuart Paton at Univer-
sal City. As soon as it is completed
Kosmik plans to announce the en-
gagement of several new stars. Work
on the studios may start within 30
davs.
William Thorney heads the staff
of cameramen photographing "The
Hope Diamond Mystery," written
by May Yohe for Kosmik Films.
Rails at Films
Philadelphia — Bishop Philip
M. Rhinelander, addressing the
136th annual convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church,
Diocese of Pennsylvania, said
m part:
"As for amusements, immod-
esty in dress, looseness in sex-
ual relations, bestiality and
cr.me as the chief attractions in
theatrical shows and photo-
plays, unbrideled license and
extravagance in all things are
so much the established order
of the day that the most re-
spectable among us have ceased
even to shrug our shoulders."
Among Exchangemen
Kansas City, Mo.— H. L. Craig,
formerly with Robertson-Cole, is now
a member of Universal's sales force.
Kansas City, Mo.— R. C. Borg,
formerly with Pathe, is now a booker
for A. H. Blank.
Oklahoma City, Okla.— F. H. Cas-
tle, formerly a Fox representative,
has formed his own company, known
as the F. H. Castle Distributing Co.
Kansas City, Mo.— A local office
vvill be opened by Peacock Produc-
tions. The organization already has
offices in Dallas, St. Louis, New Or-
leans and Oklahoma City.
c, and his assistant is Toney Kor-
:nan. Sam De Val is technical di-
rector. Stuart Paton is directing,
\vit!i Harry Webb as his assistant.
f Ko'l'^^arf
Garreth Hughes has been engaged
by Metro as Viola Dana's leading
:iian for "Head and Shoulders."
Jean Havez has been engaged to
v r.te the scripts for Buster Keaton
co::Tedies.
Jack Cunningham is resting up at
Del Monte.
Owen Moore and his supporting
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Features Reviewed
HUMORESQUE
Cosmopolitan-Paramount-Artcraf t Page 3
Wallace Reid in THE DANCIN' FOOL
Paramount-Artcraft Page 7
THE DEEP PURPLE
R. A. Walsh Prod.-Mayflower-Realart . . Page 8
Benj. B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner
present RIDERS OF THE DAWN
Hodkinson Page 25
Bernard Durning in THE GIFT SUPREME
C. R. Macauley Photoplays Inc.-Republic Page 27
Mildred Harris Chaplin in. . . .THE INFERIOR SEX
Louis B. Mayer-First National Page 29
Anne Cornwall in THE PATH SHE CHOSE
Universal Page 30
Short Reels Page 31
George Walsh in THE DEAD LINE
Fox Page 32
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
First National sub-lranchises expected to reach 6,000
by fall.
More Loew theaters planned for Canada and West.
Famous Players plan to experiment on re-issuing on
regular schedule.
Tuesday
Sol Lesser to concentrate on exhibiting.
Southern California exhibitors demand removal of
United Artists' Los Angeles manager.
Wednesday
Famous Players form $3,000,000 corporation to pro-
duce in India.
No French embargo on films.
Screen Plays Productions, $11,000,000 corporation,
formed in Delaware.
Brunton to build studio in East
National Association reports decrease in film thefts.
Thursday
Crandall denies he has sold his Washington theaters
to Goldwyn.
Claire Whitney second Tri-Star Pictures star.
Bill suggested to increase theater tax.
Friday
Committee of Independent Exhibitors of America in
conference with producers on theater-buying ques-
tion.
5,000 film users listed in churches and institutions by
Government.
Saturday
Ralph Proctor resigns as assistant general manager of
United Artists.
Reported John Emerson will make series of specials
under his own direction.
"Pardoning the bad is injuring the good**— Benjamin Franklin.
Sunday, May 9, 1920
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Nothing Short of a Pictorial Triumph
"HUMORESQUE"
Cosmopolitan-Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Frank Borzage
AUTHOR Fannie Hurst
SCENARIO BY Frances Marion
CAMERAMAN Gilbert Warrenton
AS A WHOLE Wonderful
STORY Superbly treated story of Jewish family
life dominated by mother love theme.
DIRECTION A Triumph— Shows infinite care
in production and story details.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Excellent
CAMERA WORK Always praiseworthy — many
very artistic angles.
FEATURED PLAYER Alma Rubens regis-
ters good performance in small but import-
ant role.
SUPPORT Vera Gordon and Dore Davidson
give two of screen's greatest performances as
Jewish mother and father — really should be
featured.
EXTERIORS Very realistic in portraying New
York's Ghetto.
INTERIORS Splendid and appropriate
DETAIL Is real and handled with touch of
master.
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals mainly with
the great love of mother and son.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
"Humoresque," one of Fannie Hurst's greatest sto-
ries, has been made into a picture, so real, so true and
sa beautiful that, it is safe to predict, when the year
is done it will be ranked among the topmost artistic
successes. For this achievement credit is awarded
to Frank Borzage, who in his direction has revealed
himself a master of his craft, to Frances Marion who
prepared the scenario, to the producing organization
whose breadth of mind made possible a picture cater-
ing to no single stellar luminary, and to Vera Gordon
and Dore Davidson, whose respective performances
in the principal roles stand as magnificent examples
of the art of picture acting.
■'Humoresque" is a story of a Jewish family, typical
in many respects of the millions in New York's
Ghetto. It relates of how musical talent was discov-
ered in its youngest son, how it was fostered by the
mother until Leon Kantor grew to be a celebrated vio-
linist. In the war his arm is injured and because his
music was his life Leon returns to his home broken,
faithless. How love proves his redeemer is beauti-
fully told.
Simple in exterior essentials the picture is not only
profoundly moving but truly g^eat because the specta-
tor is not looking at the Jewish family life from the
outside in but from the inside out. He is taken into
the home, into the hearts of the Kantors. Their emo-
ions, their love of home, their racially strong family
ties are his. In other words, the story has back-
ground, mood. It is vivid, colorful, pulsing.
Contributing to this background is a marvelous se-
quence of introductory scenes dealing with the Kan-
tor family when the children are young. In this are
found all the pathos, the comedy and the more deli-
cate humor that flows in combination from Miss
Hurst's pen. Here Borzage shows his art, his mas-
tery of detail, his knowledge of life.
Too much cannot be said of Miss Gordon's perform-
ance as the Jewish mother. Possibly it is the screen's
greatest performance. It is distinctly a character part
on the surface, but its appeal of mother love is univer-
sal. And Mr. Davidson as the father is just as real.
Not as moving, but typical, and with numerous com-
edy relief moments. Alma Rubens, featured, is the
sweetheart of Leon, a role played with feeling by
Gaston Glass. Oi the rest it must be said that never
a false note is struck from Bobby Connelly and Miriam
Battista, who play the lovers as kiddies, to the array
of Jewish types gathered by the thousand to hear
their idol, Leon, play "Humoresque."
The production, the technical work and the detail
are marvelous adjuncts of which pages might well be
written.
Go to This In a Big Way and You*ll Make New Records
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Humoresque" is one of those pictures that doesn't
leave your heart alone for five minutes at a time. It
keeps tugging, pulling. And it has the comedy relief,
loo. In fact it is made up of such real ingredients and
is so beautifully told that every audience in the coun-
try is going to recognize it as a very, very unusual
piece of entertainment property.
It's up to you to launch out with a big advertising
campaign in its behalf. You can't praise it too much,
you can't book it for a run too long. It wouldn't be
at all surprising to discover that it was one of the
big money-makers of the season. And if you have it
on your books (and you surely ought to) play it as
the tremendously unusual thing it is.
Arthur E Bedc
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LEAH BAIRD
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Cynthia-of:
An Adventure at Sea Told in Pictures
Is Bound To Hold Your Qrowds
The Tale is Acted by
Xeah Baird.true princess of the screen, in a role calling for the
exquisite style of acting >i)hich has made her a legitimate favorite.
Hui^h Thompson, a lover such as women love; bold^adventurous.
ardent and tenden
Burr Mcintosh who puts_allhis renowned.skilljiiforapart tltat
is thoroa^y original.
Reads like the front page of
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The Elements mCynthia-oT-the-Minute"
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"99"
is the story of what the police reporters call a^Prame-Upr
It reveals the secret working of "malefactors of ^reat
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From first to last the sweetest of bve stories runs with
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Average Comedy With More Dancing and Clowning Than Action
Wallace Reid in
"THE DANCIN' FOOL"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Sam Wood
AUTHOR Henry Payson Dowst
SCENARIO BY Clara G. Kennedy
CAMERAMAN Alfred Gilks
AS A WHOLE Fairly good comedy made from
story that was a bit "different" but not so
wonderful for the screen.
STORY Rather slack, with only a few situa-
tions; much footage consumed by dancing
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Isn't very convincing as "Rube"; does
some nifty dancing.
SUPPORT Bebe Daniels well cast as leading
woman; Raymond Hatton prominent.
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Cabaret and office stuff
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Rube becomes prom-
inent cabaret dancer and puts pep into old
uncle's business.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,124 feet
Here's an adaptation of another Saturday Evening
Post story that, it seems, would have made a much
better vehicle for Charles Ray than it does for Wal-
lace Reid. Casting the slick looking Wally as a rube,
strange to the ways of the city, is asking the audience
to swallow a little too much. All the comedy stuff at-
tempted in the first scenes in which he timidly, at first,
interviews his uncle and then repairs to a cabaret
where he finds it impossible to keep his feet still when
the jazz starts, registers only fairly well as pictured
here. You have to do a lot of excusing to accept Wally
as a greenhorn.
The story, while it has an original twist or two,
isn't very ample when it comes to comedy situations,
and they had to run ,Raymond Hatton in as a bur-
lesque old-fashioned business man to help out the
sparse plot. The story tells how Wally makes a hit
as a dancer with little Bebe Daniels as his partner.
They work in a lot of good cabaret dancing scenes
which stand quite well in lieu of more substantial ac-
tion. And Wally and Bebe certainly do shake some
wicked feet in these scenes.
In the daytime Wally is engaged in attempting to
make his uncle into a modern business man. Unc
adheres to methods of fifty years ago and his pottery
business is fast slipping into nothing. True to Satevc-
post form the hero, Wally, inaugurates an advertising
campaign and puts his uncle on his feet. Instead of
exploiting the product of the company as "Jones'
Juge," Wally puts it out under the advertising slogan
of "B'Jones B'Jugs," which may strike some people as
funny and others as very trite and foolish.
The truth of the matter is they clown around a bit
too much both in the action and the subtitles in this.
Left a little short on plot and situations they had to do
something to fill up space, and so fell back on this.
The production given the picture by Sam Wood is
average and the supporting cast, including Tully Mar-
shall, Lillian Leighton. Willis Marks, George B. Wil-
liams, Carlos San IMartin, W. H. Brown, Ruth Ashby
and Ernest Joy, renders capable assistance to the lead-
ing players mentioned.
Should Get Safely By With Wally's Admirers
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If your crowd like Wally Reid you can get by with
this, and that's about all. He has had much better
pictures than this, including his recent automobile
comedies, and this one certainly gives the impression
of having been made without much serious thought.
And you need a lot of serious thought in the making
of a comedy.
Most of the admirers of the star, however, are more
or less hypnotized by his personality, and he surely
1 has opportunities galore to let it shine here. And
Wally proves himself a wonderful dancer with Bebe
Daniels as his partner. You might pick up this thread
as your advertising lead and frame your copy about
the many fine dances shown in the production.
Catchlines on this order will suit. "The story of a
jazz dancer who jazzed himself into business and
walked away with the grand prize," "See Wallace
Reid and Bebe Daniels in a whirl of pretty dances,
some comedy and enough plot." Play up Miss Dan-
iels as the chief supporting member and give Hatton
and Marshall good plays.
AlUr
Sunday, May 9, 1920
Good Production But Story Material Hardly Merits It
"THE DEEP PURPLE"
R. A. Walsh Prod.-Mayflower-Realart
DIRECTOR R. A. Walsh
AUTHORS Paul Armstrong and Wilson Mizner
SCENARIO BY Earl Browne
CAMERAMAN Jacques Bizuel
AS A WHOLE Some good touches to well-
made production, but story material doesn't
justify care it has received.
STORY Nothing new and no surprises ; far-
fetched at times.
DIRECTION Seems a shame to have wasted
fine efforts on material in this.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Very clear
CAMERA WORK Good
PLAYERS Miriam Cooper distinctly pleasing;
Vincent Serrano didn't look his part; W. J.
. . Ferguson in a role that's the best thing in
the picture.
EXTERIORS All right when used
INTERIORS Some large and lavish sets
DETAIL Carefully attended to for the most part
CHARACTER OF STORY Innocent country
kid lured to city by crook who would use her
• in his "work."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 0,000 feet
R. A. Walsh has made a splendid production, tech-
nically and from every standpoint of picture produc-
tion it should be conceded he has made a good job
of it. However, it does seem just a bit to be regretted
that the story material was not more worth while.
The idea of the slick crook luring the little country
girl to the city so that he can make use of her inno-
cence in pulling oflF his various stunts is certainly not
new and indeed had it not been for the character of
"Pop" Clark, played by W. J. Ferguson, there would
have been very little left in "The Deep Purple" to
hold the interest.
"Pop" is the elder of the two principal crooks. His
"get-up" alone is worth a laugh and his facial expres-
sions and peculiar mannerisms are bound to please.
Vincent Serrano was a gentlemanly looking crook, but
his personality is not exactly suited to the role. Mir-
iam Cooper is refreshing in the role of the little coun-
try girl who is so easily duped by "Pop" and Serrano.
The picture is given a fairly novel opening by way
of introducing the characters, but once the story gets
going, interest is allowed to lag because there is noth-
ing particularly new to photoplay audiences. Once
the girl gets to the city and the crooks start her on
the first job, the hero turns up in time to save her and
of course you know — and in case you don't, a title
gives you a hint — that the end will show Miriam and
the new-found hero very much in love.
There are many lavish sets in the picture and Di-
rector Walsh has exercised much care in the details
of production. In the cabaret scene Bird Millman
performs on the tight rope and various scenes depict-
ing the crook's promises to the little girl if she will
come to the city, are good. There are some slip-ups
in plausibility in the story which may or may not be
noticed, although they might have been taken care of.
On one of their law-evading tours "Pop" and Ser-
rano come to Miriam's home to board. She is fed up
on the stories of life in New York as told by Serrano,
and when he prmises to marry her if she will follow
him to the city, she agrees. When Miriam reaches
the city, Helen Ware, the proprietor of the crooks'
city residence, tries to protect the girl, but the crooks
succeed in locating her and she is about to help them
rob a wealthy young fellow when Helen gets to him
in time to warn him and of course the tables are turned
on the crooks.
After several complications involving the suspicions
of a young detective friend of the rich fellow's, who
really believes Miriam is in with the crooks, and finally
the murder of Serrano, everything turns out satisfac-
torily and they use the customary fade-out.
Fan Audiences Especially Should Like It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Even though there isn't anything startlingly new nection with the stage production of Paul Armstrong
and Wilson Mizner's work, you won't be able to cash
about "The Deep Purple," it contains the sort of at
mosphere that just suits fan audiences. It's just the
kind of thing they like to look at and they will be per-
fectly satisfied with the happy ending. But Vincent
Serrano isn't the sort of a crook they will like to have
in on it, because of itself it isn't likely to attract espe-
cially and its association with the action is not closely
enough allied to merit talking. Base your appeal on
Walsh's name, mentioning some of his well-known
killed. They may be disappointed when he doesn't Fox productions, and also give Miss Cooper a share of
reappear. the prominence. If your audiences like this sort of
Unless folks are acquainted with the title in con- story, be sure to tell them what this one's about.
THIS REMARKABLE STAR NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION — HER DRAWING
POWER, GREAT AS IT NOW IS, WILL BE INCREASED THROUGH THE PIC-
TURES ROBERTSON-COLE WILL RELEASE AT THE EXPIRATION OF HER
PRESENT CONTRACT, BY LIMITING HER SCREEN ENDEAVOR TO FOUR BIG
SPECIALS A YEAR — EACH PRODUCTION A DRAMA OF SUPER-QUALITY.
WHEN THE MIGHTY COMBINATION OF OTIS SKINNER IN "KISMET"
REACHES THE MOTION PICTURE PUBLIC, THE HIGHEST POINT IN ARTISTIC
SPLENDOR, THE PINNACLE OF DRAMATIC POWER WILL BE ATTAINED.
MONTHS OF UNTIRING EFFORT WILL BE SPENT IN PREPARING THIS STAGE
SUCCESS TO MAKE IT THE MOST LAVISH PRODUCTION EVER OFFERED.
DURING HER PRESENT TRIUMPHANT SEASON IN NEW YORK IN "DECLASSE,"
ETHEL BARRYMORE WILL APPEAR IN JUST ONE PRODUCTION FOR THE
SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL "THE SUPER-WOMAN," GIVES AMPLE OPPOR-
TUNITY TO ATTAIN THE WONDERFUL EMOTIONAL HEIGHTS BY WHICH
MISS BARRYMORE'S MARVELOUS WORK HAS BECOME A BY-WORD.
THIS INTERNATIONAL IDOL COMES TO THE SILVER SHEET ON THE CREST
OF THE MIGHTIEST WAVE OF POPULARITY EVER ENJOYED BY ANY MAN.
HE WILL BE PRESENTED IN A MODERN AMERICAN SOCIETY DRAMA,
ABSORBING AND UNIQUE IN PLOT. DIRECTED BY JOHN G. ADOLFI. IT
WILL BE A "MILLION DOLLAR" ATTRACTION.
FROM A SUCCESS UNSTINTED AND DESERVING, BUILDED UPON THE
APPEAL WHICH HIS DELIGHTFUL MAN'S-MAN CHARACTERIZATIONS AMPLY
JUSTIFIED, DUSTIN FARNUM SHALL NOW BRING TO THE EXHIBITOR A
SERIES OF TWO-FISTED STORIES. THE INITIAL ONE BEING "BIG HAPPINESS."
THIS FAMOUS COMEDIAN, WON FROM HIS PINNACLE ON THE AMERICAN
STAGE, WII>L APPEAR IN SPECIAL FEATURES, WHICH IT IS PREDICTED
SHALL CREATE A SENSATION. "THE SMART ALECK," A SATURDAY
EVENING POST STORY BY IRVIN S. COBB, WILL BE THE FIRST "CHIC"
SALE PICTURE.
GREETED WITH UNANIMOUS ENTHUSIASM, THIS NEW STAK FIRMLY
ESTABLISHED HIMSELF IN PUBLIC FAVOR IN "THE BELOVED CHEATER."
CAPTURING THE POPULAR FANCY BY THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF HLS
WORK, HE WILL FURTHER ENDEAR HIMSELF TO HIS ADMIRERS IN "THE
BUTTERFLY MAN," A SUPER-SPECIAL OF ASSURED BOX OFFICE VALUE.
"SO LONG LETTY," ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR STAGE SUCCESSES
OF RECENT YEARS, TO BE PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY AL E. CHRISTIE,
MASTER OF COMEDY SCREEN PRESENTATION, THE CREATOR OF MANY
TRIUMPHS, GIVES POSITIVE ASSURANCE OF BEING A CLASSIC OF THE
SILVER SHEET.
FOUR SPECIALS, REVEALING THIS REMARKABLE STAR AT THE HEIGHT
OF HIS UNQUESTIONED ABILITY, ARE PLANNED FOR THE COMING YEAR.
EACH OF THESE NEW PICTURES WILL BE MORE ELABORATE AND EVEN
MORE DRAMATIC THAN ANY IN WHICH HAYAKAWA HAS EVER APPEARED.
THE WORLD-FAMOUS CHARACTER OF ARSENE LUPIN, UNRIVALED IN THE
ANNALS OF FICTION, WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE EXHIBITOR IN "813" TO
BE FOLLOWED BY A LIMITED NUMBER OF STORIES EACH SEASON FROM
THE ARSENE LUPIN SERIES. WEDGWOOD NOWELL, IDEALLY CAST AS
ARSENE LUPIN, WILL BE FEATURED IN THE INITIAL PRODUCTION.
THE POPULARITY OF MISS BARRISCALE HAS SHOWN STRONG AND STEADY
INCREASE WITH EACH RELEASE AND UNDER THE NEW PLAN WHICH WILL
LIMIT HER PRODUCTIONS TO SPECIALS, THE DEMAND FOR HER PICTURES
IS CERTAIN TO BE EVEN MORE MARKED.
SURPASSING IN PICTURED ELOQUENCE, EVEN HIS FAMOUS CANNIBAL RE-
LEASES, THE FEATURE MARTIN JOHNSON IS NOW SENDING FROM THE
INTERIOR OF THE ISLAND OF MALEKULA, WHERE IT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED
AT THE RISK OF LIFE, WILL FASCINATE WITH SIGHTS THE LIKE OF WHICH
HAVE NEVER BEFORE GREETED WHITE MEN'S EYES.
RARELY THE SILENT DRAMA BRINGS THE EQUAL OF "THE FORTUNE
TELLER," THE STAGE TRIUMPH WHICH GRIPPED NEW YORK BY ITS
INTENSE DRAMATIC POWER, NOW MOULDED INTO A MASTERPIECE BY
THAT GENIUS OF MOTION PICTURE DIRECTORS, ALBERT CAPELLANI, WITH
ITS ORIGINAL STAR, MARJORIE RAMBEAU, IN A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN
CHARACTERIZATION.
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CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THE PERMANENCY OF THE ORGANIZATION
AND ITS SOUND BUSINESS PRINCIPLES, IS THE PURCHASE BY ROBERTSON-
COLE OF THE VALUABLE CORNER PROPERTY AT SEVENTH AVENUE AND
FORTY-EIGHTH STREET, NEW YORK CITY— IN THE HEART OF THE WORLD'S
FILM INDUSTRY. WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN COMMENCED ON THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE TWELVE STORY BUILDING AS DEPICTED HEREWITH.
Sunday, May 9, 1920
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DAIUY
25
Plenty of Excitement in This Latest Zane Grey
Benj. B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner present
"RIDERS OF THE DAWN"
Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Hugh Ryan Conway
AUTHOR Zane Grey
SCENARIO BY William H. Clifford
CAMERAMAN Harry Ballejo
AS A WHOLE Careful production accorded
adaptation of Zane Grey novel.
STORY Action galore in it; climax builds to
unusual degree of excitement.
DIRECTION Handled story very well, partic-
ularly climax sequence and night mob scenes
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Very good
PLAYERS Roy Stewart handled the most im-
portant role very satisfactorily with Claire
Adams in support; others splendid types.
EXTERIORS Appropriate
INTERIORS Not many used
DETAIL Quite all right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hobo band with
Bolshevik tendencies aim to organize farm
hands against farm owners.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,000 feet
The producers of "Riders of the Dawn" have pro-
vided Zane Grey's novel with a truly lively adapta-
tion, starting right out with a "welcome home" cele-
bration for the hero, who is returning from France,
and gradually working toward a rather terrific climax
dealing with the firing of large wheat storehouses.
The author seems to have a weakness for fire, but it
is not to be doubted that it certainly is effective in
producing a thrilling climax. In "The Sagebrusher"
a forest fire did the trick.
;Roy Stewart is the hero, no mistake, and a mighty
scrappy one at that. He goes through some terrific
battles in the course of the seven reels, some of them
perhaps a bit too realistic for comfort. The director
has given a good deal of attention to detail. In fact
too much at times, thereby adding unnecessary foot-
age. The entire picture is too long. While it man-
ages to maintain the interest at a fairly even degree,
it would be even more potent had they not striven to
be over explicit in certain minor details. Some scenes
dealing with the harvesting of wheat according to
modern methods may prove of special interest in cer-
tain localities.
One of the first things that Kurt Dorn does when lie
returns from France is to propose to Lenore Ander
son. The following scenes show him going through
the routine of wheat harvesting. But Kurt is not
without enemies. Henry Neuman has certain griev-
ances against Kurt, among them the fact that Lenore
has accepted Kurt instead of himself.
In the locality is a band of hobo Bolsheviks, or at
least hoboes with their own ideas about capital and
labor. The band is under the direction of Neuman.
Nash, the leader, kills one of the workers on the Kurt
place, and when he discovers that Lenore Anderson's
young sister is a witness to the murder he chases the
little girl and finally corners her in a deserted school-
house. In the meantime, Kurt is on the trail but
reaches the school when it's too late. The fiend has
killed the child and escaped.
That night when the storehouses are packed with
wheat awaiting shipment, the band makes its attack,
first setting fire to one of the barns. Lenore. having
learned the plan to destroy the wheat, attempts to get
word to Kurt, but is captured by Nash and imprisoned
in one of the burning buildings. Kurt arrives in time
to rescue his sweetheart and beat Nash, the flames
preventing him from killing him. There is a good deal
of footage used in the fight sequence, but it serves to
work up a highly thrilling finish. In the end Kurt
kills Nash, Neuman's trickery is exposed and he is
due for the proper punishment.
Use the Author*s Name Extensively. Safe to Boost It
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Owing to the popularity of the Zane Grey books,
the picturization of his works are bound to meet with
more or less success. There is always plenty of action
in them. They are stories of the great out of doors
with an unusually strong appeal for the men of your
clientele. "Riders of the Dawn" has considerable ex-
citement in its latter reels and there are some stren-
uous fights in which Roy Stewart does some fine work.
The entire cast in fact helps a lot to make the adapta-
tion a good one.
In your announcements play up the authors name
with the most prominence, then give Stewart his share
of the honors. Say that "Riders of the Dawn" is an
adaptation of "The Desert of Wheat" for the benefit
of those who have read the book. You could say :
"See how his battlefield training aided him when he
was confronted by a band of hobo Bolsheviks. See
this new type of Bolshevist in the latest Zane Grey
picture."
THE SENSATIONAL SERIAL THAT SOLD OUT AT FIRST SIGHT
ONLY TERRITORIES UNSOLD ARE THE FEW BLOCKS LISTED BELOW
THE TRAIL THAT AUDIENCES OF MORE THAN 10.000 THEATRES WILL SOON BE FOLLOWING
"FOLLOW "THE HAWK'S TRAIL"'
RELIANCE FILM EXCHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Biirston Films,
Gentlemen :
*'The Hawk's Trail"
is a serial surpassed by
none.
RELIANCE FILMS
THE WONDER SERIAL
I ^ DARMOND \
SPECIAL FEATURES CO
KNOXVILLE. TENN.
Burston Films,
Gentlemen :
We broke all Monday
and Tuesday night records
with "The Hawk's Trail."
I personally saw the serial
and can recommend it to
all exhibitors as one of the
best drawing cards I have
ever seen.
E. J. WALTON,
Ybor City Theatres
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
BURSTON FILMS:
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CLOSE SAME FOR THEM.
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COL., WASH. & NEW MEXICO
BURSTON FILMS INC.
LONGACRE BUILDING,
NEW YORK CITY NY.
Sunday, May 9, 1920
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Various Clever Characterizations Feature This Melodrama
Bernard Durning in
"THE GIFT SUPREME"
C, R. Macauley Photoplays, Inc. — Republic
DIRECTOR OUie L. Sellers
AUTHOR George Allan England
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Jack MacKenzie
AS A WHOLE Average entertaining melo-
drama of the underworld.
DIRECTION Atmosphere is sometimes stagey
but otherwise work is of average worth.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS All right
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Plays to generally good effect
SUPPORT Very good: includes some big names
EXTERIORS Slum stufT, might have been more
realistic.
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Not much of n
CHARACTER OF STORY Career of rich hero
in slum district of city.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
As an underworld melodrama "The Gift Supreme"
passes average muster. It would have been possible,
with the material in the story, to make a much strong-
er picture had the director hung his sequences together
more compactly and dramatically. In its present
state, however, the production manages to maintain a
good degree of interest from beginning to end because
of the individual sequences themselves and because of
several entertaining characterizations rendered by the
supporting cast. Tully Marshall, Lon Chaney and
Jack Curtis are the principal figures in the corps of
assisting players and the work that each does stands
out through sheer skill. Marshall's crafty blackmailer,
Chaney's gangster and Curtis' bully are, in fact, the
brightest spots in the picture.
The story tracfeS the activities 6f Bradford Vinton,
a rich man's son, who goes to the underworld for atmo-
sphere for a contemplated book. He meets Sylvia
Alden, a mission singer, and |i?ey fall in love. Old
\'inton hears of it and sends for his son threatening
disinheritance. Bradford remains steadfastly true to the
girl. In a further effort to bring his son to his way
of thinking, Vinton plots to blacken the girl's char-
acter by hiring a bunch of underworld figures to bear
false witness against her. At this she disappears, but
Bradford still remains true.
Disowned by liis father, he sets up a cheap restau-
rant in the poor quarter and gets all the ex-drunks
coming to his place. The upshot of it is that Stagg.
one of the jjangsters, in a drunken fit, stabs him. In
the hospital it is discovered that only a transfusion
of young blood will save his life. Sylvia, now a nurse,
volunteers. Her blood restores the young fellow's
life, and as a result she is finally accepted by okl
\inton.
The story hasn't got much to it. It's the kind oil
stuff that needs to be elaborately dressed in the way
of settings. This the director seems to have realized
to a certain extent, hence the ])ig exterior slum set-
ting, which though possessifig the right atmosphere
at times is also stagey at others. It seems that not
enough people were used in it for atmosphere. And
this, in fact, is one of the protluction faults that runs
throughout.
Bernard Durning fares well with the stellar role
and Seena Owen is pretty as the heroine. However,
Miss Owen should realize that she should find clothes
somewhat shabbier than her own when she is playing
the role of a girl struggling to exist and counting the
pennies. Besides the others mentioned, Melbourne
McDowell, Eugenie Besserer, Dick Morris, Anna
Dodge and Claire McDowell appear.
Gives You Good Advertising Opportunities
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Melodramatic loving crowds should find average
entertainment in "The Gift Supreme" despite its short-
comings, while you have a chance to cash in on the(
fact that practically all the cast is well known. If
you played "When Bearcat Went Dry," mention that
Bernard Durning was the star in that picture. Most
all audiences have seen Seena Owen supporting one
male star or another. And then there are the three
characterizations rendered by Tully Marshall, Lon
Chanej- and Jack Curtis to mention. Most people
now these actors.
In presenting the story you might adopt the follow-
ing line of advertising. "What is the Gift Supreme?
Is Wealth, Naine, Station, Beauty, Happiness? Is it
Love? See "The Gift Supreme,' and learn the answer
in a stirring story."
You can also start a "What is the Gift Supreme?"
contest.
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WISCONSIN,
FOR EXAMPLE
" 'Virgin of Stamboul' opened at Alhambra
Theatre today. Crowds standing on sidewalks
two hours before doors opened. House filled
to capacity from two o'clock to eleven. Experi-
enced large crowds before but never witnessed
anything like crowds flocking to see the Virgin.
Congratulations."
GEORGE LEVINE,
Alhambra, Milwaukee, Wis.
"Great success marked opening of 'Virgin of
Stamboul,' Palace Theatre, today. Never in
the history of the house has management expe-
rienced such tremendous crowds. Enthusiastic
to the brim. Scores turned away every minute
of the day. No words can express our appre-
ciation. Recommend 'Virgin of Stamboul' to
every exhibitor."
N. BLUMBERG,
Mgr. Palace, Racine, Wis.
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DAIUY
29
Average Entertainment Dealing With Lives of Young Married Couple
Mildred Harris Chaplin in
"THE INFERIOR SEX"
Louis B. Mayer-First National
IDRECTOR Joseph Henaberry
AUTHOR Frank Slayton
SCENARIO B Y Keene Thompson
CAMERAMAN Tony Gaudio
AS A WHOLE More talk than action in pro-
duction dealing with intimate life of married
couple.
STORY Rather slow and talky at first; devel-
ops into conventional situation of wife play-
ing on husband's jealousy and builds to av-
erage climax.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS V Effective
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR A bit too girlish as wife
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Very beautiful
INTERIORS Commendable
DETAIL Handling of some situations a bit far-
fetched.
CHARACTER OF STORY Wife finds that
husband tires of too much attention and re-
verses tactics.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,685 feet
"The Inferior Sex" provides average entertainment
and doesn't balance the scales heavily to its credit or
debit except at odd moments scattered throughout
the production. Its greatest asset lies in its theme
which always proves of some interest if handled with
any degree of intelligence and skill. There is the girl-
wife madly in love with her husband, so madly in fact
that she wears him out. Subsequently she awakens
to the fact that she must arouse his jealousy to hold
his love and this she succeeds in doing. The climax
which involves the "other man" is capably handled
and provides a good bit of picture drama.
This theme has not been treated in the best possi-
ble fashion in "The Inferior Sex." For one reason,
there is too much talk and not enough action. The
best part of the first three reels of the picture is con-
sumed by subtitles containing the author's theories
on married life and dialogue between the husband
and wife, which serves to strongly plant each charac-
ter. At least these subtitles are more prominent than
the pictured action.
While to a certain extent such talk is interesting
there is the danger that it may wear on the spectator
as handled herein. And furthermore it reacts on the
latter part of the picture and weakens it. Through all
the talk the girl-wife has been planted as such a very
unworldly wise young thing that the air of sophisti-
cation she later assumes to win her husband's love
strikes the spectator as being rather unnatural. It
seems that picture heroines only need the passing re-
marks of their maids or the incidental epigram dropped
by some friend to transform themselves from foolish
and childlike ways to the personification of sophisti-
cation itself.
The story has a good twist to it when it develops
that the "other man" with whom the wife has been
leading her husband to suspect she has an aflfair, is
discovered to have her married sister-in-law really in
his power. One of those road-house scenes is staged
for a climax and the manner in which the wife saves
the name of her sister-in-law and still maintains her
own honor before her husband provides a denoue-
ment of considerable strength.
Mildred Harris Chaplin is a bit too girlish for the
role of the wife, although she is at least capable of
registering the desired emotions. Her support is
worthy, including as it does Milton Sills. Mary Alden,
John Steppling and Bertram Grassby.
Considering Title and Star This Should Be a Big Winner
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There are chances for you to make a big box office
success out of "The Inferior Sex" and the averagely
satisfactory entertainment that it offers warrants you
in boosting it pretty strong. You have two very good
assets, the name of the star, who has received a vast
amount of publicity during the last year, and the name
of the picture. With these two advertising elements
you ought to be able to bring the crowds in droves.
The title provides ample opportunities for catch
lines and special types of advertising. A teaser cam-
paign might be inaugurated with the mere word.=!,
"Which is the Inferior Sex?" This line run in the
daily newspapers a few days before the showing of
the picture should serve to create a real interest in it.
As suggested in the press sheet provided by the
distributors, the exhibitor might offer awards of some-
sort for the best answer to the question, "Which is
the Inferior Sex?" In fact the opportunities for stim-
ulating interest that lie in the title alone seem man-
ifold.
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Sunday, May 9, 1920
Old-Time Plot Handicaps New Star's First One
Anne Cornwall in
"THE PATH SHE CHOSE"
Universal
DIRECTOR Philip Rosen
AUTHOR Ida M. Evans
SCENARIO BY Doris Schroeder
CAMERAMAN Harold Janes
AS A WHOLE Rather tiresome production;
lacking in dramatic incidents.
STORY Adapted from "Virginia"; obvious and
conventional treatment of plot.
DIRECTION Atmosphere maintained proper;
did reasonably well with material on hand.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS No unusual effects, but measure
up to the needs of the story.
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Petite and has pleasing personality
SUPPORT Edward Coxen acceptable as lead-
ing man ; Claire Anderson plays misled sister
well; rest of cast creditable.
EXTERIORS City street scenes appropriate
INTERIORS Nothing elaborate called for;
suitable.
DETAIL No serious slips; opening scene adds
novel touch.
CHARACTER OF STORY A poor girl's peril-
ous path to happiness.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,40Q feet
Everyone is familiar with the story of the impov-
erished and persevering maid who rises from the
squalor of the slums to assume a prominent position
in the business world and win the hand of her gen-
erous employer. In her initial starring vehicle, Anne
Cornwall is the handicapped lass who makes her way
unaided and achieves her ambitions with the result
that she brings her erring sister back to the prover-
bial straight and narrow.
Horatio Alger immortalized the theme employed
here, using male characters, and while this may have
gone well in its original form, picture patrons are
hardly likely to become enthusiastic about it. The
new star possesses possibilities.. In this, she does
not receive the opportunities to rise to big heights,
but is attractive. Claire Anderson, who is fascinated
by the idea of leading a gay life and sinks to the un-
happy lot of a scrub-woman, holds her own and Wil-
liam Moran shows a wicked grin as the heavy. Tech-
nically, there is nothing wrong, but lack of thematic
novelty is the big drawback to this.
Virginia Clerson lives in an unhappy environment.
Her father is an inveterate drinker, brother an idler
whose morals correspond to those of his crooked asso-
ciates, and sister a moth who seeks a life of ease. One
day, after being inspired by a novel, Virginia, after
borrowing some money from one of her brother's
sleeping friends, goes out into the world and makes
good in a millinery shop.
Soon she is on her way to a happy life, a romance
rapidly springing up between her employer and her-
self. Meanwhile, her sister, sunk to the depths of
degradation, is rescued by her, but then her no-ac-
count brother appears and because she treats him with
scorn and shuns his acquaintances, lies about her to
the manager of the company for which she works.
Her sister comes to the rescue, tells the truth, and
brother receives a beating. Does Virginia marry the
head of the concern? We'll say she does!
Play Up the Title and Let It Ride
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You have an asset in the title of this production
which can be exploited so as to attract, but other-
wise it oflfers few possibilities. Anne Cornwall, the
star, while probably a comer, is not known to the fans
as yet and her name is not likely to mean much. It
is hardly advisable to play her up too strongly yet
1- about and tell them in catch lines about the two
girls brought up in the same home — how one chose
the difficult grind necessary to attain success while
the other selected the merry whirl.
The safest plan is to put this in without much noise.
Let the title draw alone, and then they will have little
Should you decide to run this, be careful' not to cause for complaint. It is an ordinary program of
make any promises. Let them know what the story iering and you had better use it as such.
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Some Short Reels
"Her Beloved Burglar" — Robertson-Cole
Basically, the plot of this one reeler is not new, but they
have kept it going at a satisfactory average, added some cute
scenes in which several youngsters appear and have made
an acceptable short comedy out of it. Molly Malone, who is
featured together with Roy Gallagher, looks well enough as
the leading woman and Gallagher holds his end up reasonably
well. The story centers about the manner in which a youthful
duo who have quarreled are brought together. They are
caused to remain in the same house to take care of some chil-
dren and mistake each other for burglars. Each summons a
detective and then the officers are held up and start a scrap
while the two affected by Cupid make up. Scott Sidney di-
rected.
"The Lone Trapper" — Robertson-Cole
There is something fascinating about the life of the trapper
who, far from the outskirts of civilization, spends his time
in pursuit of fur-bearing animals. In this Advewture Scenic
they have followed the expedition of a fur-hunter high up in
the hills. From the time he leaves his family until with the
object of his journey fulfilled, he starts on the homeward course,
the principal incidents of his work have been screened. In
the early portion the snow-covered rocks, with evergreens here
and there, do not always provide a beautiful spectacle, due to
the fact that there is not very much contrast. Rather, it is
the trapper's story that holds interest. Towards the conclu-
sion, however, the scenes are both imposing and appealing.
The narrow escape from death of the skin-seeker, as he slips
and stops just at the edge of the canyon (they screened it
expertly) furnishes a thrill and the reel is made more valuable
thereby. An entertaining offering.
"Trotting Through Turkey"— Pathe
Few single reel comedies have been produced on as elabo-
rate a scale as this one. The settings and draperies through-
out hold the eye, the photography is unusually good and the
entire aflfair a very satisfactory offering. It opens with a scene
in the Palace of a Turkish sultan, where a giant wrestler man-
handles his hapless opponents. Snub Pollard, starred in the
piece, and his little colored companion appear upon the scene
to shoot stuf? for a news weekly, teach the members of the
harem how to shimmie and incur the Sultan's displeasure.
Snub is pitted against the giant grappler and with the aid of
the peppery fluid is returned the victor. That scheme in itself
is not especially humorous, due to the many forms in which it
has been employed, but the reel has much that is of value, is
splendidly staged and ranks with Pollard's better ones.
"Drink Hearty"— Pathe
Prohibition has been used as a source of humor in more
than one comedy, but the barn gin-mill in this one has been
fdmed so as to result in giggles and much of the material used
is clever. Snub Pollard is the star and works earnestly. The
mustached comedian looks funny enough and does not shirk
work. In this he has been given satisfactory stuff and the
result is an acceptable reel — another of his good onei.
"The Paper Hanger"— Reelcraft
Houses which cater to audiences that look upon single-reel
slapstick comedies with favor, may find it possible to
play this to advantage. Billy Franey is starred in the of-
fering which has a few laughable bits, its principal fault being
some irrelevant stuff in the early portion. That part of it is
evidently just padding and not very funny, while other ma-
terial to be found in it is not essentially new. On the other
hand, the star's escapade with the collapsing ladder, the chase
in which one of the performers is punished when he is not to
blame for the cause, and a few other spots will get smiles.
Pathe Review, No. 45
What is undoubtedly of interest is the slow motion portion
of this Pathe review. Many have probably been curious
as to the manner in which some performers free themselves
when tied in straight-jackets. In this reel the secret is re-
vealed, when after a series of contortions, too rapid for the
eye to catch, but apparent when slowed up, the fellow tied up
emerges from the garment. There are in addition two hand-
colored parts, one shot in Merida, Spain, and another devoted
to the vulture. A section showing doughnut-making in detail
and explaining the ingredients and their proportions will prob-
ably interest women, while Tomako Kimura's Japanese Fan
Dance concludes nicely. A bit above the usual offering of
this type.
"By the Zuyder Zee"— Mentor
Dutch children who appear in goodly numbers in the first
part of this Mentor reel, hand-colored, will hold the eye. The
surroundings are pleasing and the youngsters, as well as older
folks seen in it, attired in bright-colored clothes, furnish an
interesting spectacle. In some places the tinting has not been
applied very well, the faces having been left blank at times
and grey being apparent at the edges on other occasions. Gen-
erally, however, it will do. What is technically the best part
of this is the second and closing portion devoted to Japanese
dances. It has been photographed with unusual clearness and
the youngsters from Nippon give a terpsichorean display that
entertains. There is variety due to the difference in the cos-
tumes and steps done and it winds up well.
"The Hope of Adventure"— Educational
Shot from the top of a moving train and looking forward
over the roofs of the cars, the early part of another Bruce
scenic offers some novel material. Those who have come to
expect numerous bits of rare scenic beauty in the Bruce pro-
ductions will be disappointed. As in some of the other recent
releases of his new series, the territory photographed is not
strictly refreshing. It is not until the latter portion is reached
that the material shows improvement. In that section nature
has once more done its share and the water stuf? makes the
finish meritorious.
"The White Squaw"— Reelcraft
The one fault in this two-reel western which stars Texas
Guinan is an obvious plot — a theme which fails to keep the
spectator in suspense. The title suggests what the story is
about and when they show a flash of the heroine, all dressed
up in moccasins and other adjuncts of the red-skinned woman,
the onlooker knows just what to expect. Throughout, the lo-
cations selected are of merit. The scenes are refreshing and
pleasing to the eye, having been photographed in fine style.
On the other hand, they have failed to inject the proper amount
of unity into the production which is rather jerky, due to the
manner in which they skip from incident to incident. Tin-
star possesses a pleasing personality, but here she is not given
enough to do, her share of it consisting mainly of riding about
on a pony and meeting the villain's unwelcome attentions with
a stiff front. Charles Brinley is the arch evil-doer and T. N.
T. Harvey the good young man. Jay Hunt directed.
30
Sunday, May 9, 1920
Old-Time Plot Handicaps New Star's First One
Anne Cornwall in
"THE PATH SHE CHOSE"
Universal
DIRECTOR Philip Rosen
AUTHOR Ida M. Evans
SCENARIO BY Doris Schroeder
CAMERAMAN Harold Janes
AS A WHOLE Rather tiresome production;
lacking in dramatic incidents.
STORY Adapted from "Virginia"; obvious and
conventional treatment of plot.
DIRECTION Atmosphere maintained proper ;
did reasonably well with material on hand.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS No unusual effects, but measure
up to the needs of the story.
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Petite and has pleasing personality
SUPPORT Edward Coxen acceptable as lead-
ing man ; Claire Anderson plays misled sister
well; rest of cast creditable.
EXTERIORS City street scenes appropriate
INTERIORS Nothing elaborate called for;
suitable.
DETAIL No serious slips; opening scene adds
novel touch.
CHARACTER OF STORY A poor girl's peril-
ous path to happiness.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,4QQ feet
Everyone is familiar with the story of the impov-
erished and persevering maid who rises from the
squalor of the slums to assume a prominent position
in the business world and win the hand of her gen-
erous employer. In her initial starring vehicle, Anne
Cornwall is the handicapped lass who makes her way
unaided and achieves her ambitions with the result
that she brings her erring sister back to the prover-
bial straight and narrow.
Horatio Alger immortalized the theme employed
here, using male characters, and while this may have
gone well in its original form, picture patrons are
hardly likely to become enthusiastic about it. The
new star possesses possibilities.. In this, she does
not receive the opportunities to rise to big heights,
but is attractive. Claire Anderson, who is fascinated
by the idea of leading a gay life and sinks to the un-
happy lot of a scrub-woman, holds her own and Wil-
liam Moran shows a wicked grin as the heavy. Tech-
nically, there is nothing wrong, but lack of thematic
novelty is the big drawback to this.
Virginia Clerson lives in an unhappy environment.
Her father is an inveterate drinker, brother an idler
whose morals correspond to those of his crooked asso-
ciates, and sister a moth who seeks a life of ease. One
day, after being inspired by a novel, Virginia, after
borrowing some money from one of her brother's
sleeping friends, goes out into the world and makes
good in a millinery shop.
Soon she is on her way to a happy life, a romance
rapidly springing up between her employer and her-
self. Meanwhile, her sister, sunk to the depths of
degradation, is rescued by her, but then her no-ac-
count brother appears and because she treats him with
scorn and shuns his acquaintances, lies about her to
the manager of the company for which she works.
Her sister comes to the rescue, tells the truth, and
brother receives a beating. Does Virginia marry the
head of the concern ? We'll say she does !
Play Up the Title and Let It Ride
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You have an asset in the title of this production i? about and tell them in catch lines about the two
which can be exploited so as to attract, but other- girls brought up in the same home— how one chose
the difficult grind necessary to attain success while
the other selected the merry whirl.
The safest plan is to put this in without much noise.
Let the title draw alone, and then they will have little
cause for complaint. It is an ordinary program of-
fering and you had better use it as such.
wise it oflfers few possibilities. Anne Cornwall, the
star, while probably a comer, is not known to the fans
as yet and her name is not likely to mean much. It
is hardly advisable to play her up too strongly yet.
Should you decide to run this, be careful' not to
make any promises. Let them know what the story
WD
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Some Short Reels
"Her Beloved Burglar" — Robertson-Cole
Basically, the plot of this one reeler is not new, but they
have kept it going at a satisfactory average, added some cute
scenes in which several youngsters appear and have made
an acceptable short comedy out of it. Molly Malone, who is
featured together with Roy Gallagher, looks well enough as
the leading woman and Gallagher holds his end up reaso«ably
well. The story centers about the manner in which a youthful
duo who have quarreled are brought together. They are
caused to remain in the same house to take care of some chil-
dren and mistake each other for burglars. Each summons a
detective and then the officers are held up and start a scrap
while the two affected by Cupid make up. Scott Sidney di-
rected.
"Trotting Through Turkey"— Pathe
Few single reel comedies have been produced on as elabo-
rate a scale as this one. The settings and draperies through-
out hold the eye, the photography is unusually good and the
entire affair a very satisfactory offering. It opens with a scene
in the Palace of a Turkish sultan, where a giant wrestler man-
handles his hapless opponents. Snub Pollard, starred in the
piece, and his little colored companion appear upon the scene
to shoot stuff for a news weekly, teach the members of the
harem how to shimmie and incur the Sultan's displeasure.
Snub is pitted against the giant grappler and with the aid of
the peppery fluid is returned the victor. That scheme in itself
is not especially humorous, due to the many forms in which it
has been employed, but the reel has much that is of value, is
splendidly staged and ranks with Pollard's better ones.
"The Lone Trapper"— Robertson-Cole
There is something fascinating about the life of the trapper
who, far from the outskirts of civilization, spends his time
in pursuit of fur-bearing animals. In this Advewture Scenic
they have followed the expedition of a fur-hunter high up in
the hills. From the time he leaves his family until with the
object of his journey fulfilled, he starts on the homeward course,
the principal incidents of his work have been screened. In
the early portion the snow-covered rocks, with evergreens here
and there, do not always provide a beautiful spectacle, due to
the fact that there is not very much contrast. Rather, it is
the trapper's story tliat holds interest. Towards the conclu-
sion, however, the scenes are both imposing and appealing.
The narrow escape from death of the skin-seeker, as he slips
and stops just at the edge of the canyon (they screened it
expertly) furnishes a thrill and the reel is made more valuable
thereby. An entertaining offering.
"Drink Hearty"— Pathe
Prohibition has been used as a source of humor in more
than one comedy, but the barn gin-mill in this one has been
filmed so as to result in giggles and much of the material used
is clever. Snub Pollard is the star and works earnestly. The
mustached comedian looks funny enough and does not shirk
work. In this he has been given satisfactory stuff and the
result is an acceptable reel — another of his good one?.
"The Paper Hanger"— Reelcraft
Houses which cater to audiences that look upon single-reel
slapstick comedies with favor, may find it possible to
play this to advantage. Billy Franey is starred in the of-
fering which has a few laughable bits, its principal fault being
some irrelevant stuff in the early portion. That part of it is
evidently just padding and not very funny, while other ma-
terial to be found in it is not essentially new. On the other
hand, the star's escapade with the collapsing ladder, the chase
in which one of the performers is punished when he is not to
blame for the cause, and a few other spots will get smiles.
Pathe Review, No. 45
What is undoubtedly of interest is the slow motion portion
of this Pathe review. Many have probably been curious
as to the manner in which some performers free themselves
when tied in straight-jackets. In this reel the secret is re-
vealed, when after a series of contortions, too rapid for the
eye to catch, but apparent when slowed up, the fellow tied up
emerges from the garment. There are in addition two hand-
colored parts, one shot in Merida, Spain, and another devoted
to the vulture. A section showing doughnut-making in detail
and explaining the ingredients and their proportions will prob-
ably interest women, while Tomako Kimura's Japanese Fan
Dance concludes nicely. A bit above the usual offering of
this type.
"By the Zuyder Zee"— Mentor
Dutch children who appear in goodly numbers in the first
part of this Mentor reel, hand-colored, will hold the eye. The
surroundings are pleasing and the youngsters, as well as older
folks seen in it, attired in bright-colored clothes, furnish an
interesting spectacle. In some places the tinting has not been
applied very well, the faces having been left blank at times
and grey being apparent at the edges on other occasions. Gen-
erally, however, it will do. What is technically the best part
of this is the second and closing portion devoted to Japanese
dances. It has been photographed with unusual clearness and
the yoiingsters from Nippon give a terpsichorean display that
entertains. There is variety due to the difference in the cos-
tumes and steps done and it winds up well.
"The Hope of Adventure" — Educational
Shot from the top of a moving train and looking forward
over the roofs of the cars, the early part of another Bruce
scenic offers some novel material. Those who have come to
expect numerous bits of rare scenic beauty in the Bruce pro-
ductions will be disappointed. As in some of the other recent
releases of his new series, the territory photographed is not
strictly refreshing. It is not until the latter portion is reached
that the material shows improvement. In that section nature
has once more done its share and the water stuff makes the
finish meritorious.
"The White Squaw"— Reelcraft
The one fault in this two-reel western which stars Texas
Guinan is an obvious plot — a theme which fails to keep the
spectator in suspense. The title suggests what the story is
about and when they show a flash of the heroine, all dressed
up in moccasins and other adjuncts of the red-skinned woman,
the onlooker knows just what to expect. Throughout, the lo-
cations selected are of merit. The scenes are refreshing and
pleasing to the eye, having been photographed in fine style.
On the other hand, they have failed to inject the proper amount
of unity into the production which is rather jerky, due to the
manner in which they skip from incident to incident. The
star possesses a pleasing personality, but here she is not given
enough to do, her share of it consisting mainly of riding about
on a pony and meeting the villain's unwelcome attentions with
a stiff front. Charles Brinley is the arch evil-doer and T. N.
T. Harvey the good young man. Jay Hunt directed.
32
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DAii:r
Sunday, May 9, 1920
Star Buried in Poorly Handle Mountain Feud Story
George Walsh in
"THE DEAD LINE"
Fox
DIRECTOR Dell Henderson
AUTHOR Paul H. Sloane
SCENARIO BY Paul H. Sloane
CAMERAMAN Charles Gilson
AS A WHOLE Wild Tennessee-feud-moonshine
melo; not the sort of stuff for this star.
STORY Terrific amount of shooting; not much
to plot except a few far-fetched situations.
DIRECTION Certainly didn't play up star to
any extent; in fact, played him down.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Composition of some mountain
shots very pretty.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Doesn't have a chance at the stunt stuff
and is generally very much in the background
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Very good mountain stuff
INTERIORS Cabin stuff
DETAIL Didn't bother much about it
CHARACTER OF STORY Plot becomes inco-
herent in dealing with vicious mountain feud
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. . . .About 5,000 feet
This certainly wasn't the right picture in which to
cast George Walsh. And on second thought it was a
pretty poor story for any star. It is merely the old
mountain feud, moonshine stuff, hashed up all over
again with little skill displayed in either the writing or
the directing of it. In fact, the plot often becomes lost
in the wild orgy of shooting and killing indulged in
by the majority of the characters.
They open up showing George Walsh as Clay Boone,
a member of one moonshining clan, while the girl he
loves. Mollie, is a member of the opposition. Clay
and Mollie meet sub rosa but the feud goes on just the
same. Mollie loathes the sight of her step-brothers.
with whom she lives. She urges Clay on and on to
kill them, even saying that she won't marry him un-
less he accomplishes this end. This situation is rather
lunny — a girl refusing to marry the man she loves
until he has killed her relatives.
After a sequence in which both Clay and the step-
l>rothers are jailed after a fight, they break out with
still another fight in which little Bebe Boone is killed.
This makes Clay renounce the feud and refuse to
fight. He keeps his promise until one day Gomery,
agent of a "moonshine trust,' attacks Julia Weston,
daughter of the trust leader. He then proceeds to
I)eat him to a pulp and to administer a thrashing to
the step-brothers as well. After that he and Mollie
embrace.
Just what this climax has to do with the romance
of Mollie and Clay is never explained. It appears as a
makeshift arrangement to conclude the story, but it
doesn't do it satisfactorily. Director Dell Henderson
has registered a number of comedy touches in the char-
;icter of the old judge who secretly gets his liquor
from the moonshiners. But when it comes to the ar-
rangement of the supposedly dramatic sequences he
seems to become jumbled and the plot as a result is
very often incoherent.
The picture contains some very pretty mountain
shots, several of which are remarkably well lighted.
There is one very bad spot in the film introducing
some scenes of a squirrel supposedly watching the
judge procure his moonshine. These scenes show the
squirrel on a smooth lawn while the ground about the
judge is uncultivated.
George Walsh has no stunts to do in this and is
quite in the background throughout a lot of the ac-
tion. His support registers capably and includes
Irene Boyle, Baby Anita Lopez, Joseph Hanaway,
Henry Pemberton, James Milady, Gus Weinberg, Vir-
ginia Valli, James Birdsong, John Hopkins and .Rich-
ard Neil.
Walsh's Popularity Wasn't Won on Pictures of This Type
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
George Walsh's popularity has been builded on his
ability to do daring stunts and his generally athletic
manner. But he isn't given a chance in this picture,
and, more than that, he is often buried in the action's
background. Considering this it is likely that those
who are drawn by the star's name will be very much
disappointed.
The picture itself is just a rehash of old mountain
feud stuff and isn't handled very well. It has the ear-
marks of conventionality \yith no skilful or distinct-
ive dressings. Before some there is a chance that the
frequent gun fights that are staged will register, but
even they are not introduced cleverly and fail to fit
in with the plot. And the fight which claims as its
victim the little girl is rather disagreeable.
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GoLDWYN Trade Bulletin
A Weekly Catalogue of Current Releases
Ccitlnjin |>tctun«
STAR: Winsome Madge Kennedy, who has a large
and devoted following wherever motion pictures are
shown and genuine comedy is appreciated.
AUTHOR: Octavus Roy Cohen, whose delightful
stories in the Saturday Evening Post are marked by
a unique and highly fascinating tang of originality.
CAST: Kenneth Harlan, Willard Louis, Florence
Deshon, Richard Tucker and other well-known
performers.
DIRECTOR: Harry Beaumont.
STORY: Madge Kennedy is seen as Hazel Farron,
a chorus girl, whose experience back stage has not
yet served to rub the silver off her dreams.
Out of a job and desperately hungry. Hazel sees
a sign outside a bakery: "Stale buns, Two for a
SAMUEL GOLDWYN
Cent." She has just two cents left, and buys some
buns — "for her pet pom."
The baker, young and warm-hearted, sees through
her subterfuge, and slips a silver dollar into each
bun.
Then begins a business partnership. Hazel works
in the bakery and learns at last why holes are put
in doughnuts. After a series of deliciously funny
adventures in the bakery Hazel suddenly realizes
that the young baker has stolen her heart.
She has to choose between poverty in the humble
bake-shop and luxury under the protection of the
wealthy Stanhope, a persistent admirer. The story
works up to an indescribably tender climax, in
which the young pair of lovers discover that hon-
esty and a kind heart are still the most valuable
assets in life.
The best of all Madge Kennedy pictures and a
splendid attraction for any house.
PRESENTS
MADGE KENNEDY
IN
DOLLARS AND SENSE
by Octavus Roy Cohen
Directed by HARRY BEAUMONT
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Hitting the high
spots of a busy-
day's business in
a busy week on
the
'Bringing
Up Father
Comedies;
New York's Strand
Kansas City's Liberty
Spokane's Clemmer
Wilmington's Savoy
(Delaware)
Philadelphia's
Germantown
San Antonio's Queen
Butte's American
and many others.
The big ones know
a big attraction!
•JIGGS IN SOCIETY
Adapted Prom Geo.McManus famous series
BRINGING UP FATHER
I with JOHNNY RAY
Produced by Chi-istie Film. Co. TWO REELS
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^UTHORIT
'DL. XII No. 40
Monday, May 10, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Tax on Personals
::manded From Artists by Govern-
ment— Coast Startled by Ruling.
(By Wire to IV ID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The film colony on
coast was startled last week
leii notification was received from
e Internal Revenue Department
at personal advertising, wardrobes,
aids, automobiles and similar
arges were not to be included as
emptions from income taxes.
A protest meeting was held on
lursday evening at the Los .Ange-
Athletic Club, where various
eminent individuals presented to
J. Douglas, head of the Western
ivision of the Internal Revenue Dc-
irtment, conclusive arguments as
why personal advertising, auto-
obiles, maids and wardrobe main-
nance and up-keep were necessi-
s in their profession. It was ex-
ained that all of these items were
rectly responsible for increased in-
)iTies from which the government
ereby profited.
In addition to the many talks
ade by well known artists, Charles
yton, general manager for Famous
layers on the coast, and Cliff Rob-
tson, casting director for Goldwyn,
dared clearly and emphatically
at they expected individuals to fur-
sh wardrobes, automobiles and so
rth. They even went so far as to
y that practically in every instance
ey engaged artists who had been
operly advertised.
The meeting was largely attended
d it seems to be the consensus of
Ipinion here that the Internal Reve-
nue Department will change the rul-
ig since it was certainly made clear
D them that a film player or director
> a contracting individual who is in
usiness just the same as any other
erson.
The general opinion here seems to
e that the ruling is an astounding
;ne and is taken as another indica-
ion of the fact that many people
till do not consider the films as a
usiness simply because they are not
cquainted with the inside workings
<i the industry. It is generally taken
hat the arguments brought to bear
'n Mr. Douglas have brought him
0 a new understanding of this prob-
eni.
A man high up in the management
•I one of the largest producing units
>n the coast who is now in New^
fork stated on Saturday that the
evenue officials in the Los Angeles
listrict expected to gross over $2,-
'00,000 in additional revenue from the
ncture people.
Guess who! You're wrong! It's Constance Talmadge disguised as
"The Perfect Woman," a John E.aicrson-Anita Loos production of that
title and a First National attraction. — Advt.
De Mille Signs Agair
Will Remain With F. P.-L. for Fiv
Years — Was Eagerly Sought
Cecil B. De Mille yesterday sigue
a contract for five years with Famou
Players.
De Mille, who for more than fiv
years has been director gcjural an
a member of the board of director
of the Paramount organization, an
whose old contract is about to e»
pire. made a trip from Los Angek
to con^ider offers from such ind«
pendent producers as the "Big Four
and the "Big Six."
After completing his arrangement
De Mille leaves today for Los Ai
geles to begin work on a new pre
duction in which he will introduc
a new leading woman.
De Mille confirmed the report thi
he had signed with Famous for fi\
years.
"I made my decision," he sat
"after investigating thoroughly tl
efficiency of all the other distributi
organizations as compared with F
mous Players.
"I chose to remain with Fame
Players because this organization
so splendidly capable of getting wicj
distribution of its product, not on
in .America but through the enti:
world. No other company is gi
ting even one-third as great a disttl
bution. I have looked at the boo"
of the other companies and I kno''!
[CtnltumeU on Page 4)
Italian Dealer Here
O. P. Cairo, of the Armenian Film
Co., an Italian company, is at the
Commodore with a print of a spec-
tacular film said to have cost $300,000
to produce. World's rights are
availa1)le with the exception of Italy,
France and Fngland.
/ Goldwyr
/ Goldwyn.
ft-ert," one
' XT«
Woods Returns Thursday
Frank E. A\'oods, production man-
ager at the Lasky Studios, Holly-
wood, leaves for the coast on Thurs-
day. He has been here for about a
week.
Goldwyn Buys "The Concert"
yn. has purchased "The Con
of David Belasco's suc-
cesses. Nothing has as yet been de
termined as to who will appear
^lie screen version.
Tri-Star Chartered
{By Wire to WID'8 DAILY)
Dover, Del.— Tri-Star Pictures
("orp. has been formed here with a
$1,000,000 capital.
;uc-
de-,
/
Chautard Released by Mayflowe
It developed on Saturday th
Emile Chautard, who has sign
with William Fox to make 26 st
ries based on French detective st
ries, has been released from his Ma
flov^-er contract.
Chautard driginally signed \\i
May flower to make five productio
yearly for two years, but has cor
pleted only three pictures. One
these, "The Mystery of the Yellc'
Room," has been in general circ
lation through Realart for sor
time. Nothing has been said abo
distribution of the other two.
Herman on Exchange Tour
Harry M. Berman, Universal's
general manager of exchanges, left
New York Saturday night for an in-
spection tour of the exchanges in
Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cin-
cinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Min-
neapolis.
Bach Here From Canada
W. A. Bach of the Famous-La^ky
Film Service, Ltd., of Canada, ar-
rived in town .Saturdav for a visi .
This is the company which has
under contract Ethel Barrymore and
Claire Whitnev.
New First National Unit
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Associated First Na-
tional Pictures of Western Pennsyl-
vania, is a new First National unit
to be chartered here by the Corpora-
tion Trust Co. The capitalization is
$247,500.
Community M. P. Prod, will make
a seven-reeler called "Tomorrow, '
directed by Ashley Miller.
No Intention
Of Owning or Operating Theate
Says Warren for Associated
Producers.
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — F. B. Warren, Ge
eral Manager of Associated Prodi
ers, is authority for the stateme
that t" " Assc iated Producers ha
no int -^ owning or operati
theater :,jetition with exh
itors.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise
135 West 44th St. — Bryant ()903.— .\dvt.
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In the Courts
A summons has been filed in the
preme Court in a suit of the Can-
n Pictures Corp. against Sol. Les-
■ to recover $6,300. The cause of
; suit is not shown in the papers
file.
K suit has been brought in the Su-
;me Court by Screen Products Co.
linst the Gaumont Company. The
ly paper on file is an answer by
imm & Goldie, attorneys for the
fendant, denying the allegations of
• complaint.
!n a suit by Gail Kane against
ster Park a judgment for $2,536
! been filed in the Supreme Court
default. The plaintiff alleged that
: rendered services worth $2,500 to
P. & W. Pictures in "A Good
Dman," and that Mr. Park guar-
eed payment.
f
Big Attractions in Philadelphia
rSpecial to WID'S DAILY)
i*hiladelphia — Press agents here
going nip and tuck for first hon-
on displays for their respective
tures.
This week finds Mary Pickford in
Dllyanna" opening a two weeks'
;agement at the Metropolitan Op-
House, Cecil De Mille's "Why
inge Your Wife" at the Stanley
) weeks, Goldwyn's '^jly£L.Hft£id<g''
the Victoi'!*iitW"l'WR'"lTeetcs7and
: but not least Barnum and Bai-
s Circus at the show grounds.
fc^iUMflLtE'S *WHy QiAMGE YOUR WrFE' a fflWSTIE CDHEDY
THE WAY TO BILL A CHRISTIE COMEDY
Manager Sams of the Rosemary Theatre, Ocean Park, says "Petti-
coats and Pants," the latest Christie two-reel comedy, was the most
talked about comedy film his theater had run. — Advt.
Philadelphia Men Here
V. R. Carrick. Universal's repre-
sentative in Philadelphia. Lewis M.
Swaab and George W. Bennethum,
of the Interstate Film Exchange,
Philadelphia, are in New York to see
Carl Laemmle or Universal.
Blanche Sweet Going to Europe
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Blanche Sweet, star-
ring for Jesse D. Hampton, will go
abroad this summer. Before she
goes Paul Scardon will make two
pictures with her.
Lay Stanley Cornerstone
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia, Pa. — The cornerstone
of the new Stanley, at 19th and Mar-
ket Sts., was laid by Mrs. Fanney
V. Mastbaum, mother of Stanley V.
Mastbaum and Jules E. Mastbaum,
on Saturday, amid ceremonies. A
band concert and addresses by nota-
bles made up part of the function.
Dorothy Dalton was present at tlie
ceremonies.
Barrymore at Work
Lionel Barrymore has begun work
on 'The Master Mind."
New Exchange Opened
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Pliiladelphia. Pa. — .\ policy of no
depo.-iits accejited on bookings ha'^
been announced by the B. and B.
Film F-xchange. just opened.
Cuts and Flashes
Poarl White is e.Kpected back from
Europe any day.
\'an Dyke Brooke, pioneer charac-
ter, is back in town after a long stay
in Florida, where he recuperated
from a serious illness.
Elmer Harris is writing the con-
tinuity for "Tlie Old Homestead"
which Famous will produce. Harris
formerly diercted Dorothv Gish.
"[ \\'onder If — ", a story of Man-
hattan madness as applied to frail
'femininity, has been purchased by
Thomas H, Ince for the next Ince-
Paramount-Artcraft picture starring
Knid Bennett.
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Hollywood — Charles Richman
here from New York to take an
portant role in support of A
Stewart in "Harriet and the Pip
Jo Neely has been made heac
the reading department at the (
son studios.
Lew Morrison has been signec [(,
a long-term contract by Set
Crafts, Inc.
ly-
J. Parker Read. Jr., has both
his companies on locations. Lo'
Glaum's unit, about sixty play
with Wesley Ruggles directing, -w
to Coronado, while Hobart Boswc
and his company, including Direc
Roy Marshall, departed for the Sa
Cruz Islands.
King Vidor is now finishing
Jack-Knife Man," his second
ductiou for First National.
Laurence Trimble, who is dir(
ing Olive Thomas in the product e
of "Jenny," has chosen a support
cast composed of Barney Sher i.
Betty Schade. Colin Kennv, Richj
Tucker, Margaret McWade. W
Whitman. Andrew Arbuckle a
Mrs. George Hernandez.
«"
Charles Belmont Davis, brother
the late Richard Harding Da\
promises to become one of Thom ^
H. Ince's most popular screen a
thors. During the past month In
has bought three of Davis' stori^r^
and is considering the fourth.
GAUSMA
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The cost of living con-
tinues to soar. Meet it by
an increased use of
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ay, May 10, 1920
Tsi'M
DAILV
On Broadway
•Dorothy Dalton— "The Dark
Tor."
-Bryant Washburn — "Mrs.
nple's Telegram."
n— Cecil De Mille's "Why
mge Your Wife."
-Anita Stewart— "The Yel-
Typhoon."
—Rex Beach's "The Silver
rde."
ay — Marjorie Rambeau —
le Fortune Teller."
Strand— Wallace Reid—
e Dancin' Fool."
New York — Today — Geral-
Farrar — "The Woman and
Puppet."
ay — Pauline Frederick— "The
man in Room 13."
esday — William Farnum —
le Orphan."
;day — Lew Cody — "The But-
ly Man."
Y — Anne Cornwall — "The
h She Chose." "The She
er."
day — Olive Thomas — "The
pper."
»y — Alice) Brady — "Sinners."
Sea
Next Week
Jack London's "The
If."
i-Ethel Clayton — "A Lady in
n — Cecil De Mille's "Why
inge Your Wife."
-Doris Keane — "Romance." .
i— Alice Lake — "Shore Acres."
ray — Not yet determined.
m Strand — Not yet deter-
led.
do
NIW YORK
r:
The Los Angeles Herald
ys this about "The Sil-
r Horde":
"The book, read by mil-
>ns, has been faithfully
oduced for the screen,
lere it should be seen
■ millions more."
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Turner Falls, Mass. — Dennis Shea,
1,000.
Omaha, Neb.— A. H. Blank to
build new Strand on Strand site.
Philadelphia— John Smith. $38,000.
Opelousas, La. — Adolphe Jacobs,
V. A. Sachse and Alex Bloomenstiel
are associated with a companv that
will build. $60,000.
Austin, Tex. — Major George W^.
Littlefield. $80,000. About 800.
New Haven, Conn.— Derby Amuse-
ment Co. to build on Sterling site.
Elgin, 111.- — Aurora Theaters Co. to
build on site of Grand, destroyed by
cyclone.
Racine, Wis. — F. E. Wolcott, Ma-
jestic, to build. $70,000. 1,000.
New Bedford, Mass.-
ater Co. $200,000.
-Empire The-
Fort Worth,
$100,000. $2,500.
Tex. — • Pantages.
Houston, Tex. — Will Horwitz
bought Travis, renamed Iris.
Houston, Tex. — H.
chain, bought Victory.
Racine. Wis.-
bought Rex.
Schulman,
Harry E. Mann
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House Changes
Houses Bought
Centerville, S. D.— E. E. Holm-
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Chicago — Gumbiner Bros, bought
Belle.
Cumby, Tex. — Studdard Bros.
bought Lyric, renamed the A. and L.
Houston, Tex. — Sam Kircheimer
bought North Side.
Trenton, Tex. — M. B.
bought interest in Queen.
Ernhart
Brookings, S. D. — P. G. Estey
bought Fad.
Mankato, Minn. • — Guy Austin
bought Mankato for $27,000.
Madelia Minn. — Howard Noonan
sells Wonderland.
Verndale, Minn. — The Verndale
Post of the American Legion has
bought a house from A. Bradford.
Elysian, Minn. — L. F. Sowers
bought A. J. Long theater property.
Bayfield, Wis. — E. Sharp bought
Princess.
New Holstein, Wis. — Reymond
Pteiffer, owner Elite, bought Rialto
at Kiel and Princess at Chilton.
Ballinger, Tex. — John D. Jones
and H. E. Wood bought Queen and
White City Airdrome from L. Cohen.
Hugo, Okla.— Allen L. Blount
bought Liberty from O. Gill.
New Haven, Conn. — J. Le Roy
bought Garden from F. C. Karzan-
gian.
Enid, Okla. — Grant Harryman
bought Majestic and Rialto.
Tishamingo, Okla. — L. W. Cum-
mings of Greenville bought Empress.
Madill, Okla. — Harry Long bought
half interest in Princess. O. T. Hunt
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Monday, May IC
Many leading men have a
very large following.
Many leading men have
one hundred thousand
photos in the homes of
fans.
Many admissions are lost
to theatres by not men-
tioning the name of the
leading man in local ad-
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Watch for this space
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De Mille Signs Again
{Continued from Page 1)
"Because of this wide sale of its
product, Famous Players is not
forced to levy exhorbitant prices up-
on a few exhibitors, but is enabled,
because it serves so man>- thousands,
to make its prices to exhibitors more
consistent than any other distribut-
ing company could possibly do with
the same high grade of product.
"The Famous Players-Lasky suc-
cess does not depend upon getting
exhorliitant prices from a few exhib-
itors. On the contrary, its large
gross business is attributable to
equitable prices from thousands of
exhibitors throughout the world.
"It is one thing to produce \pic-
tures independently and another to
produce with the aid of Famous
Players where you have working
with you a wonderful invisible force
of writers, stage managers, design-
ers, electricians, and other experts
in every line of production, drawn
from all over the world, ready to do
your bidding. An independent pro-
. ducer is engulfed in relatively unim-
portant details that interfere with
the creattive work upon his fame
and his success depend.
".Several of my friends have
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Here is ho<w a brother exhib-
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fellotu knoiu hovi you cleaned
up.
Chattanooga, Tenn. — The Pialto
recently furnished both sides of the
matrimonial problem to theater goers
here. Mildred Chaplin Harris in
"The Inferior Sex" was used ro por-
tray the side of the "female of the
species," while another film showing
a country lawyer who rosj to prom-
inence and a Kolls-Royce income,
upheld the masculine. Liberal dis-
play advertising spoke d:iily of the
screen debate and it proved one oi
the most effective methods of arous-
ing interest in the 11 alto"s program
Following Mildred Chaplin Har-
ris was Constance Talmadge in "Tr.
Search of a Sinn. r." The Rialto mi-
mediateh- advert.'scd "sinners week,''
and, like the joint discussion of the
preceding week, it made a hit with
local theater goers. Tlic "hit" in fact
was so big that before the several
hundred inches of display advertising
was concluded the line, "held over
for another day's run" was appear
ing in 40-point.
thought it strange that I did not join
some 'independent" organization and
accept one of the big guarantees of-
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me, after my thorough investigation
of the various advantages of the dif-
ferent offers, is that I ever even con-
sidered for a momen the acceptance
of any offer other than that of Mr.
Zukor and Mr. Laskv."
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Tuesday, May 11, 1920
Price 5 Cer
ot After Theaters
Idwyn Will Buy or Build When
orced to Only, Says Godsol —
"In Business to Produce"
riie theater policy of the Goldwyn
tiires Corp. was made plain by a
tement which F. J. Godsol. chair-
n of the executive committee of
Goldwyn company, gave yester-
to WID'S DAILV. He empha-
ed the fact that the Goldwyn Com-
[ly is in business to produce pic-
■es and not to exhibit them.
'I want to make our position clear,
view of all this talk about the way
hibitors feel towards producing
mpanies owning theaters." Mr.
)dsol said. "Months ago Mr. Gold-
/n told where we stood and later
issued a similar statement. Now
want to repeat it. The only place
lere we will buy or build is where
; are shut out of a town. Gold-
fn productions must be shown, and
any condition exists where our pic-
res cannot be shown in important
mmunities, then we will have to
Ij' or build.
"Goldwyn is averse to buying the-
ers. We always have been and are
day. Make that plain." said Mr,
odsol. "We are interested in pro-
iction, and production only, and
:cept when unusual conditions con-
{Contlnued on Page 3)
Worthington Leaves for Coast
William Worthington left for Cal-
jrnia yesterday to direct Leah
aird in a new picture. Production
ill be at the Robert Brunton stu-
os.
De Haven Film for First Nat'l
First National officially announces
at Carter De Haven will make
fwin Beds" for national distribu-
>n by the circuit. This was report-
l in WID'S DAILY at the time of
e Chicago convention.
Sheehan Due This Week
Winfield Sheehan, general mana-
;r of the Fox Film Corp.. is expect-
1 back in New York this week from
urope.
Trifles
When an important executive
of Goldwyn was asked with
reference to the report circu-
lated that the du Fonts were
out of Goldwyn, he said: "I'll
bet anybody a Rolls-Royce car
they aren't."
Any takers?
Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, who are now working on their first pic-
ture for First National, "Twin Beds." — Advt.
More Production
Voted for at Meeting of Canadian
Photoplays
{By Wire to WID'S DAILY)
Calgary. Alta. — At the annual
meeting of the Canadian Photoplays,
Ltd.. producers of "Back to God's
Country." a First National release, it
was voted to produce two of the
Ralph Connor- stories.
Ernest Shipman. who is in general
charge of the company's affairs, was
present at the meeting. Cash bo-
nuses of $15,000 and $8,000 were
voted to Nell Shipman and David
Hartford, who directed "Back to
God's Country,'' as agreed upon
when the profits derived from the
picture passed a certain mark.
Committee Meets in June
Frank Rembusch, chairman of t le
special sub-committee of the Inde-
pendent Exhibitors of America, h.is
returned to Indianapolis.
The entire committee of ten w'll
meet in New York June 3-4 to mc2t
with the producers on the theat< r-
buying question.
16 From Frohman
Four Series With as Many Stars
Planned — Authors Signed.
The first step in the expansion
along production lines of the Froh-
man Amusement Corp. as provided
for in the stock increase to $1,000,000
in March became known yesterday in
the signing of four authors for four
productions each. These are An-
thony Paul Kelly, William Hurlbut,
Larry Evans and Richard Le Gal-
lienne.
Production will get under way by
Tune 15 with two companies working
in the east and two in Los Angeles,
thus making a total of four produc-
tions in work at once.
There will be four stars, one for
eacii series of productions.
The new Frohman serial, "The In-
visible Ray." has been completed.
Gudger Due Soon
Francis A. Gudger, vice-president
of Goldwyn, who has been at the
studios in California for the past
month, is due back at his office iq
about ten days.
Fight On In South
First National Officials in Dallas
Combat Hulsey-Lynch Enter^
prises.
Dallas. Tex.— Robert Lieber. pr
ident of Associated First Natioi
l^ictures. Inc.; H. O. Schwalbe,
D. Williams, N. H. Gordon, of Bi
ton; Moe Mark of New York
Sol Lesser arrived here yesterc
from New York to open an Asi
ciated First National exchange
Texas. Oklahoma and .\rkansas
to line up the independent exhibit*
of this territory.
This was decided upon after a co
mittee representing .500 theat<
had appeared before First Natioi
at Chicago and explained there 1
conditions alleged to exist. The pr
ent status of affairs, it was poini
out. was particularly threatening
the entire theater owners they r^
resented as a committee, because
the S. A. Lynch ownership
E. H. Hulsey theaters, the
Hulsey had of the Paramount- A
craft program for the territory, ^
the fact that Hulsey, it was alleged
the holder of the original First 1
tional franchise in that district,
(Continued on Page 4)
ecausei
ip of j
e cont)
S\vanson, Lasky St
In the official announcement
the signing of Cecil De Mille by
mous Players, Jesse L. Lasky stat
"Mr. De Mille is a creator of st
He is responsible for develop
such artists as Wallace Reid, Ell
Dexter, Thomas Meighan, Far
Ward. Sessue Hayakawa, Gerak
Farrar. Wanda Hawley, Theod
Roberts. Raymond Hatton, B
Daniels, and Gloria Swanson, who,
the way, soon is to be starred
Paramount Pictures."
The Famous Players' offices wo
not discuss the above, but the sti
ment comes from Mr. Lasky,
is first vice-president of the c<
pany. It was reported that Iv
Swanscm would be an Equity sta;
Leonhardt to Produce
Harry Leonhardt, formerly of
California theater, Los Angeles,
understood to have under way
the formation of his own produc
unit to make three or four big
cials a year.
Leonhardt could not be reac
at the Claridge yesterdaj' for a st:
ment.
All kinds of GOOD PRINTING
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.-
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Tuesday. May 11, 192
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'Saturday's quotations.
Stanley Buys in Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. — Sablosky and
.Guirk, interests of the Stanley
impany, have purchased the Gar-
Gets Rights to Rainey Films
Toronto, Can. — The Exhibitors
stributing Corp. has secured the
nadian rights to Paul J. Rainey's
|;ond "Heart of the Jungle" series,
(iney recently returned from a
Jiting expedition.
(Dold,
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MIW VORK
Sir:
The Philadelphia North
American says:
'"The Woman and the
Puppet' has Geraldine
Farrar as its star. Her
work is along the lines she
does best. She looks at-
tractive as the picturesque
Spanish maiden and acts
well."
Coast Brevities
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Niblo (Enid Bennett) are at the St.
Catherine, Catalina, for the first
week's vacation that either has had
an opportunity to enjoy since the
holidays.
Monroe Salisbury, producing in-
dependently, will start filming imme-
diately on "The Barbarian."
Marc Robbins has joined the
Screen Classics scenario department.
Joseph Kilgour will enact one of
the principal roles in "Hearts Are
Trumps," the third Drury Lane mel-
odrama to be filmed by Metro. Iris
Lynne has been signed to play an
important part in this production,
which will be directed by Rex In-
sram.
S. M. Tompkins, chief cameraman
at Universal City, has been appoint-
ed superintendent of the laboratory
in addition to his other duties.
Kathleen Kirkham, screen star
has been secured by Thos. H." Ince
to play the lead opposite Lewis Stone
in "Beau Reval," by Louis Joseph
Vance.
Director Colin Campbell is taking
the Dustin Farnum company to the
mountains this week to shoot some
Swiss scenes.
Bartine Burkett has been engaged
to support Ethel Clayton in "The
City Sparrow."
Final work has been completed on
Warren Kerrigan's tenth Brunton
production, "The Coast of Oppor-
tunity." This is the last picture
Kerrigan will make under his pres-
ent contract with Robert Brunton.
H. B. Warner, Hampton star, is
going to Maine to spend a month's
vacation.
Francelia Billington has been en-
gaged to play the leading feminine
role in "Hearts Are Trumps."
Robert Thornby and his compan}'
are in San Francisco to spend two
weeks in filming of ship scenes for
"Half a Chance," Thornby's first
special production.
Rhea Mitchell and Bob McKim
have signed long-term contracts with
Screen Crafts, Inc.
Screen Crafts, Inc.. have appoint-
ed Clarence B. Ludy scenario editor.
Lynn Reynolds and his Universal
company, starring Frank Mayo, have
returned to Big Bear Valley for an-
other sequence of north woods
This IS Nice!
Wid Gunning,
WIDS DAILY,
New York.
Your third birthday registers
present projection without a
Sicker. "The wide world of mo-
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Long may you continue to
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EDGAR SELDEN.
Make Changes in Regal
^'ancouver, B. C. — Ernest Car-
rut hers' resignation from Regal
Fihns Ltd. has resulted in Morris
Sudmin being made booker in his
place.
Crosbie Winnipeg District Manager
Winnipeg, Can. — Fred Crosbie,
formerly local manager for the Ex-
hibitors Distributing Corp., has had
his territory extended and is now dis-
trict manager.
Revise Plans for Paramount
Winnipeg, Can. — Due to the high
figures sent in by contractors for
the new Paramount theater, plans
have been revised and new tenders
are being called for.
Would Restrict Child Patronage
Winnipeg, Can. — A ministerial del-
egation recently waited on the City
Council to secure a by-law regulat-
ing the attendance of children at pic-
ture houses. Theater managers pres-
ent put in vigorous objections, the
age limit asked by the ministers be-
ing 14 years. Much of the attack
was also directed upon the serial,
the head of the Juvenile Court being
present attempting to trace crimes
caleld to his attention to that type of
picture. It was decided to put it up
to a joint conference of exhibitors
and ministers.
Kirkpatrick Back
A. S. Kirkpatrick, vice-preside
and general manager of the Robei
son-Cole Dist. Corp., is back in N<
York from the coast.
Mayer Goes to Cincinnati
..Joseph Mayer, director of publ:
ity for Universal, left for Cincinn;
last night to arrange for the ope
iug of "The Virgin of Stamboul"
the Grand Opera House there.
Pearson, Pathe Director
Elmer R. Pearson, director of e
changes, it became known yestt
day, is now a member of the boa
of directors of Pathe Exchange. .
E. Rousseau, foreign manager,
also a director. These promotio
took place at the recent annual mee
ing at which Bernhard Benson
Merrill. Lynch & Co., Wall St. ban
ers, was elected a vice-president,
noted, and Edmund C. Lynch of tl
same company a director.
Buxbaum Moves
Harrj- H. Buxbaum, local man
ger for Famous Players, has movt
to Lawrence, Long Island, and
mixing every morning and evenir
with celebrities such as the preside!
of the Clyde Steamship Co., etc.
Pettis Appointed Manager
V^ancouver, B. C. — Wiley Pett
has been appointed manager of tl
Exhibitors Distributing Corp.
Selznick Field Changes
Los Angeles — H. C. Cohen, for-
merly assistant manager of the Se-
lect exchange here, is now manager.
Dallas, Tex.— Tom N. Parker has
resigned as manager of the Repub-
lic exchange and has been succeeded
by H. L. Binford.
Boston — Benjamin P. Rogers is
now in charge of the Select and Re-
public offices. E. C. Fielder, former
manager, has been transferred to an
office as yet undesignated.
Buffalo — ^The Republic exchange
has moved to the Warner Bldg., 257
Franklin St.
Marion H. Kohn wil produce a
new series of ten comedies a year.
GAUSMAN.
Allen Talks of Plans
Winnipeg, Can. — Bernard
president of the Allen chain,
to build suburban houses in
peg, but will wait until things
building and labor rnarket
down. A new house will be
in Calgary in the spring and
Vancouver will open in June.
Allen,
intends
Winni-
in the
settle
started
one in
If the soldiers do get the
proposed bonus remember
this, — they will also spend
it! A large portion of it
will go to those exhibitors
who are showing
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DAILV
. After Theaters
rontinued from Page 1)
, we shall not buy theaters.
his I mean that situations
at do not seem consistent
( r general policy. That there
> ill! tors who feel that they
coine allied with a strong
ig organization to assure
'es of a proper programme,
' approach us to purchase an
in their houses with that end
They, on occasions, inti-
d even insist that they will
our competitors unless we
Nt therefore at times feel
ed to do this in order to pro-
selves.
is an example: In a certain
1 city an exhibitor came to
said he wanted us to buy an
in his house. I asked him
It said it was only a ques-
time before he would have
to one of the big companies
; sure of being able to show
ictures. I told him to go
id not worry; that we would
him of having our pictures,
was happy. The fear of op-
might have caused another
exhibitor to sell out. But
ibitor will remain in business
r product as one of his chief
is all there is to it, and so
we are concerned that is all
/ill be. No exhibitor need
ibout Goldwyn buying thea-
/Ve will be the happiest of
if we never have to buy or
ne. It is not our busines
producers."
'ver Interests Reorganize
tjpecial to WID'S DAILY)
pr — Incorporation papers for
ieater companies with a com-
apital of $3,750,000 have been
Ith Secretary of State Jaihes
and by E. A. Bishop, O. D.
id Joseph S. Jaffa.
hree companies, which are to
iwn as the Denver-America
r Co., the Denver-Colorado
Co. and the Bishop-Cass
\ Co., all have Denver inter-
hile a building and improve-
impaign has been planned by
er corporation.
America theater at 16th and
streets will be sold to the
-America Co. within a few
iccording to E. A. Bishop,
the Denver-Colorado theater
y now owns the lease on the
theater.
Bishop-Cass Theater Co. is
ig company for the other two
ations and is also planning a
ction and purchasing cam-
hroughout the Rocky Moun-
tion. One of the larger stock-
of this company is Goldwyn.
individual capital of the com-
is Denver-America Theater
100,000; the Denver-Colorado
• Co. $450,000, and the Bishop-
heater Co. $2,500,000.
Schenck Signs Neil!
)h M. Schenck has signed R.
1 Neill on a year's contract,
:ording to present plans Neill
obably alternate between the
Talmadge and the Constance
Ige productions.
Americanism
The Americanism Commit-
tee of the Motion Picture In-
dustry is sending to every pro-
ducer and distributor in the in-
dustry a letter, of which the
following is an extract:
"The purpose of this Ameri-
canization Week movement is
to secure the cooperation of the
press, the pulpit, the stage and
the motion picture, to spread
the gospel of Americanism.
"It is believed that there are
many film stories that can be
shown during Americanization
Week which, though not pre-
pared with a view to such
propaganda, may be made vehi-
cles for a vigorous drive on
that subject. Such pictures
could be resurrected for that
week and exchanges every-
where urged to concentrate on
them to the end that every ex-
hibitor shall have at least one
such picture in his program."
House Changes
Houses Bought
Watonga, Okla.— C. H. Smack
bought Lyric from M. D. Herington.
Sand Springs, Okla. — W. L. Eby
bought Liberty from Strieker.
Walter Reade, chain, bought Grand,
Long Branch, N. J., and Regent,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Olean, N. Y. — Nicholas Dipson,
Family and Grand, Batavia, bought
Havens from James H. Havens and
' Marcus James.
Penn Vann, N. Y.— M. P. Sackett
bought Sampson from H. C. Morse.
Rushville. Ind. — Marshall Eakin of
Chicago bought Mystic from R. D
Sampson.
Goldman Leaves Hodkinson
(Special to WID'S D.\ILY)
Chicago — Sidney Goldman has re-
signed as local manager for W. W.
Hodkinson Corp.
New Tax in Berlin
The New York Times says in part:
"Berlin's movie enthusiasts are
hart hit by a new amusement tax
recently voted by the Board of Al-
,dennea and due to go into effect as
con as approved by the head of the
unicipal administration.
"According to the Berliner Tage-
blatt of Feb. 7, the tax on admis-
sions to movie shows begins with
10 pfennigs (a mark is composed of
100 pfenning) on a ticket costing 1
mark, rises rapidly to 2.50 marks on
one costing from 5 to 6 marks, and
from that point on amounts to 50 per
cent,
"On tickets to theaters, concerts
and lectures, however, the tax begins
with 10 pfenning on 2 marks, rises
slowly to 1.30 marks on tickets cost-
ing from 9 to 10 marks, and reaches
only 4.60 on those costing 20 marks.
"Proprietors of movie shows also
have to pay a daily tax of 50 marks
on premises not covering more than
100 square meters, and then 25 marks
more for each additional 25 meters."
Richardson Opens New Shop
(Special to OVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — "Bill" Richardson
opened his new music shop Thursday
I afternoon.
Amelita Galli Curci appeared in
person at the opening at which weer
present a number of film people.
Richardson caters especially to the
film folks on the coast with victrola
records and the like.
To Build $50,000 Studio
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Sydney, N. S. — The Maritime Mo-
tion Picture Co. of Canada will erect
a studio at a cost of $50,000. It will
be the first company to produce films
it is said in Eastern Canada. Ameri-
can talent will probably be used in
the first production and after that
local performers will in all likelihood
be seen.
Ouimet and Mackay on Tour
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Montreal, Can. — L. E. Ouimet and
Captain J. B. Mackay, respectively
president and general manager of
Specialty Film Import, Ltd., and An-
glo-Canadian Picture Plays, Ltd.,
are now touring Canada, having
started out from Montreal for Van-
couver. They intend to stop at the
principal cities on the way and boost
British productions.
Fined for Running Sunday Shows
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Burkburnett, Tex. — Several exhib-
itors were fined recently for running
shows on Sunday.
BOY WANTED
To do general office work.
Apply WID'S DAILY,
71 W. 44th St.
BARGAINS
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New Ball Bearing Precision
and
Bell Howell Tripods with
universal tilts.
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the thing, and we have it!
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"Wid's Is Right"
The following was received
yesterday by the W. W. Hod-
kinson Corp. :
"We are the second oldest
exhibitors in Ranger, Texas.
"Sex' has broken all box office
receipts by going over the top
several hundred dollars. It is
a knock-out and WID'S is
right in its statement — 'small-
pox sign will not keep them
away.*
"Liberty Theater.
"J. M. Palmer."
Leeves Made Division Manager
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — E. E. Leeves, former-
ly branch manager for National Pic-
ture Theaters, has been made south-
ern division manager of that organ-
ization.
Will Enlarge Queen, Austin
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Austin, Tex. — .\ sum of $500,000
will be spent on enlarging the Queen.
It will take in the present Queen,
and Casino next door, operated by
Ben Marshall. Major George Little-
field is backing the venture.
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Opposite 129th Street
Palisade Film Laboratories
Palitadei, N. J. Mortmere 621-2
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Continuity: "The Sea Rider."
Titles: "Dollars and the Woman,"
"The Sea Rider," "The Silent
Avenger" (Serial).
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No Discrimination in Ontario
Washington — American motion
picture operators and cameramen are
not to be excluded from the Province
of Ontario, and will not have to be
Canadian subjects according to in-
formation received by the Bureau of
the National Association here from
the State Department.
Last August the Canadian author-
ities promulgated certain regulations
which required persons engaged as
operators or photographers in On-
tario to obtain a license. Applica-
tions to such licenses were to be is-
sued only to British subjects.
A Correction
An error was inadvertently made
in the advertisement of "The Hawk's
Trail" which appeared in Sunday's
edition. The open territory on the
serial which is being handled by Bur-
ston Films, Inc., is Colorado, Wyo-
ming, Utah and New Mexico. The
state of \\'ashington has already been
sold.
Curtis Dinner Tonight
Cathrine Curtis, head of the Cath-
rine Curtis Corp., will tender a din-
ner tonight at the Ritz. Among
those present will be the following
directors of the corporation: Reese
Llewellyn, Llewellyn Iron Works;
William ]]\ewey Loucks. Malcolm
MacClellan. George J. Whalen, Al-
bert L. Judson.
A statement as to the company's
plans may be issued.
lajij^
Bradford Exhibitor Here
V. H. Oxley. owner of tlie Grand
and Bradford theaters, Bradford, Pa.,
is looking the town over.
"Legit" Theaters Turn to Films
Philadelphia — The legitimate sea-
son is drawing to a close here, for it
was announced yesterday that mo-
tion pictures would go into the For-
rest and Garrick around the middle
of May for the summer.
"On With the Dance" opens the
Garrick on May 24th for an indefi-
nite run and "Ireland a Nation" com-
mences an extended engagement at
the Forrest on May 17th. Four le-
gitimate houses will then be shoVing
pictures here.
Fight On In South
{Continued from Page 1)
not joined his fellow First National
members in signing the agreements
which would sub-franchise the en-
tire territory to independent exhib-
itors through Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc. Hulsey's al-
leged refusal to sign the new agree-
ments was made after he had sold
his theaters to S. A. Lynch.
It is expected by Saturday that
the entire number of theater owners
represented by the special committee
which attended the Chicago conven-
tion will be here in person to dis-
cuss the situation with the First Na-
tional members. Texas. Oklahoma
and Arkansas constitute a four and
one-half per cent territory.
It was announced that the action
naw being taken will not disturb or
alter the relationship which Tom
Boland of Oklahoma City has had
with First National as owner of the
First National franchise for the Ok-
lahoma City territory.
More IstNafl Units
Seven Territorial Companies Formed
in Delaware — Capitalization
Over $1,500,000.
(By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Representatives oi
the Corporation Trust Co. have char-
tered seven new First National units
here with r. total capitalization ag-
gregating $1,658,571. The new units
and the capitalization of each are:
Associated First National Pictures
of Ohio, $420,000.
Associated First National Pictures
of Washington, D. C. $135,000.
Associated First National Pictures
of Minnesota, $300,000.
Associated First National Pictures
of Iowa, $285,000.
Associated First National Pictures
of the Northwest, $217,500.
Associated First National Pictures
of Northern California, $188,571.
Associated First National Pictures
of Kentucky and Tennessee. $112,500.
Other territorial units chartered by
the Corporation Trust Co. recently
include companies covering New Jer-
sey, capitalized at $215,000; New
York, $8,700,000; Missouri, $195,000:
Michigan. $225,000: Indiana. $187,000,
and Western Pennsylvania, $247,500.
The total capitalization of these
units thus far chartered reaches $11.-
428,071.
More Room for Neilan Prod.
Marshall Neilan Prod, have taken
over Room 302 in the Capitol Thea-
ter Bldg. to house additional mem-
bers of the organization. The com-
pany now lias three rooms in that
building.
Neilan's third production for First
National will be in New York in
about three weeks. It will probably
be released in June.
Neilan Film in Boston
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston— Marshall Neilan's '"The
River's End" will open at the Tre-
mont Temple next Monday for an
indefinite run. The picture will go
on at from 25 cents to $1 top.
Peter Gridley Smith, Neilan's public-
ity manager, is here cooperating
with the Gordon Theater Co. own-
ers of the Tremont Temple on spe-
cial exploitation.
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70 New Directors
Howells and A. S. Kane on
Cathrine Curtis Board.
vid P. Howells, foreign repre-
tive for First National, and Ar-
S. Kane, who presents Charles
in First National — distributed
ctions, have been elected to the
d of Directors of Cathrine Curtis
., which was formed some
hs ago with powerful financial
sts back of it. This announce-
was made last night at a djn-
given at the Ritz at which
srs. Howells and Kane were in-
iced to the organizers and di-
)rs of the Curtis Corp.
le announcement is of particular
est in view of relations between
t National and Howells and Kane
in view of First National's well-
vn attitude on the entrance of
1 St. money in the picture in-
le following list of the organ-
j and directors of the Ctirtis
). who were present at last
t's dinner will give an idea of
wealth these men represent: A.
jjwathmey, Jr.. \Villiam Mitchell,
[ling Beardsley, Arthur F. Spald-
Malcolm MacClellan, George
iteman, William Dewey Loucks,
se Llewellyn, Fred J. Ward, Al-
: Judson, Col. Frank H. Ray,
rge M. Taylor, Robert Hertz and
ry Faulkner. George J. Whalen.
lident of the United Cigar Stores
is a director. He is now in
;land.
Denial from Hodkinson
/. W. Hodkinson denies that the
forthcoming Louise Glaum and
Dart Bosworth productions made
h Parker Read will be distributed
First National as reported at the
; of the Chicago convention,
he Hodkinson Corp. will handle
le releases.
New F. P. House in 'Frisco
(Special to WID'S DAII,Y)
an Francisco — The Famous Play-
Laskj' Corp. of California has ap-
d to the Board of Public Works
permission to erect a $1,000,000
ure theater at the corner of Mar-
St., Jones St. and Golden Gate
:. The structure will occupy the
sent site of Prager's Department
■e. Alfred H. Jacobs, architect,
prepared the plans for a Class
theater which will be of steel
ne and concrete construction.
Cahane Due Saturday
larry Cahane is due in town on
urday from California.
letter in the back of the book this week.
much pep. Read it in WID'S, Stmday
dated May the 16th.— Advt.
Disguised as peasants they stole sile
tary plans were hidden — Anita Stewa
Typhoon," a First National attracti
ntly to the stateroom where the mili-
rt in Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow
on. — Louis B. Mayer-made. — Advt.
Split Expected
Cleveland Convention Will Probably
Divide Industry on Theater
Question.
Nationalizing to a maximum of
exhibitor participation the scope of
the action on the alleged producer-
exhibitor menace taken at the Pat-
terson mass meeting in Chicago two
weeks ago. to include the entire in-
dependent membership of every state
(Continued on Page 2)
Equity May Get Murray
It is understood that Equity Pic-
tures have a deal under way where-
by the series of four independent
productions to be made by Mae Mur-
ray under direction of Robert Z.
Leonard, as Invincible Photoplays,
will be released through that organ-
ization.
Miss Murray returned from Miami
yesterday where exteriors were shot
for "Idols of Clay," a George Fitz-
maurice Prod, for Famous Players.
The picture will be completed in
about five weeks, at which time Miss
Murray will start work on her own
productions.
New Briggs Series
Comedies Based on Cartoons to Be
Revived Using Grown-Ups
as Leads.
Plans are under way for a new
series of comedies based on the car-
toons of Clare Briggs which are syn-
dicated throughout the country.
The original pictures were made
around the "kid" characters of the
Briggs series and were distributed
by Famous Players, but the new
product will depict the incidents in
the life of Friend Husband and
Friend Wife. Nat Levine, who holds
an option on Briggs' services, will
make the new series.
Levine has for disposal a series of
five two-reel comedies featuring
Minta Durfee (Mrs. Fatty Arbuckle),
produced by the Truart Pictures
Corp.
Katz Here from Chicago
Sam Katz, of Balaban and Katz,
Chicago, is visiting New York.
No letter in the back of the book this week.
Too much pep. Read it in WID'S, Sunday
issue dated May the 16th. — Advt.
Joins Asso. Exhib.
Ralph O. Proctor Will Act as As-
sistant to F. C. Quimby.
Ralph O. Proctor, who recentlj
resigned as assistant general maa
ager of United .Artists, as noted ex
clusively in WID'S DAILY, has be
come connected in an executive ca-
pacity with Associated Exhibitors'
Inc. " Mr. Proctor will act as general
assistant to F. C. Quimby, genera'
manager. His duties will keep hinr.
in intimate touch with exhibitor^
throughout the country.
Proctor was division manager foi
Pathe, having under his supervisior
Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis
Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City
Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. Latei
he was appointed district managei'
for the Western Division of _th<
country, and finally joined Unitec
Artists.
"Doc" Horater Here
Harvey C. "Doc" Horater, manag
ing director of the Pantheon thea
ter. Toledo, is at the Astor for 1
few davs.
Day Leaves International
Harry Day, director of publicit;
and advertising for Internationa
Film Service Co., Inc., producers o
Cosmopolitan Prod., has resigne<
effective May 31.
His successor has not been name
as yet.
Loughborough With R-C
James Loughborough, who assum
ed charge of the advertising at Fo:
Film when Arthur James resignec
has been engaged by Robertson-Col
to do special advertising on the Car
pentier picture.
Pending the arrival of Winfiel
Sheehan, who is due on the Maur<
tania the end of the week, no advei
tising director has been appointed i
Fox.
Act to Ban Loew's Name
The Theater Owners' Chamber c
Commerce at a regular meeting yes
terday passed a resolution which wi
insist upon the insertion of a claus
in all Metro contracts to eliminal
the name of Marcus Loew on_ tH
film proper and in all advertisinj
matter. ;
Holmes Going Abroad Again
Burton Holmes sails on May
for the Holy Land and the Ne;
East to secure material for a ne*!
series of Burton Holmes travelogu«
for Famous Players release.
Want anything: printed?
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise. — Advt.
I m
Vol. Ill No. 42 Wed. May 12, 1920 PrieeSCnto
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1 «nd Editor ; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
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Hollywood, California
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, wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
I Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
«eb Floor. Consumers Bldg., Chicago, III.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
:.Famou.s Players ..70 71 70%
do. pfd 82 84 84
'loldwyn 21 J^ 23 2254
jLoew's. Inc 285/g 29^ 2SVa
Triangle 5/16 Vs }i
LUnitd Pict. Prod.. 1 2 VA
'World Film % % %
4o 2nd pfd 'A H Vs
Chain Now Numbers 100
' Montreal, Can. — The Trans-Can-
)da company now has 100 houses and
s being backed by Lord Shaugh-
i nessy, of the Canadian-Pacific Rail-
way; Sir Frederick William Taylor,
general manager of the Bank of
I .Montreal; Sir Herbert Bolt, presi-
: dent, and E. L. Pease, general man-
I ager of the Imperial Tobacco Co.,
.•and J. K. L. Ross, well known as a
sportsman.
MIW
VORK
Sir:
. . The Philadelphia Inquir-
er says:
. "Those who are admir-
ers of Geraldine Farrar
will do well to visit the
Stanley this week, where
the prima donna is dis-
porting herself with true
Farrar abandon in an ex-
tremely good picture, "The
Woman and the Puppet."
tMJ
split. Expected i
{Continued Jrom Page 1)
and city league in the country, the
national convention of theater own-
ers at Cleveland is expected to open-
ly split the industry into two dis-
tinct and opposing factions. These
will be :
A solidly organized body of sev-
eral thousand independent exhibit-
ors pledged to support only independ-
ent producers who are non-exhibit-
ors.
Producer-exhibitors, who are now
competing, and who plan further
theater competition against inde-
pendent exhibitors, using the pro-
ductions they control as the chief
source of film supply for their own
houses. •
It is estimated that the total num-
ber of exhibitors who will subscribe
ill Cleveland to an open declaration
of organized opposition to producer-
exhibitor competition will be approxi-
mately 5,000, present in person or
represented by proxy through their
memberships in state and city
leagues.
Sell Foreign Rights
Film Specials have sold the for-
eign rights to the Jolly Comedies to
the M. P. Sales Agency, Ltd., of
London.
Also the following on the same
series: Wis., Minn., N. and S. Da-
kota to Mid-West Dist. Co., Milwau-
kee; Ore., Wash., Idaho and Mont,
to Oregon Film Exchange, Port-
land, Ore.; Cal., Ariz, an'd Nevada
to Peerless Film Service, Inc., San
Francisco.
Cleveland Censors Use the Axe
Cleveland, O. — "Uneasy Feet," the
first Comedyart production booked
for Loew's Stillman, had to be can-
celled when the censors got busy and
cut out a great deal of it.
Whitham Made Assistant to Gage
Winnipeg, Man. — Ben Whitham
has been made assistant to W. J.
Gage, purchasing agent for the Allen
chain.
Fire Destroys Martinsburg House
Martinsburg, W. Va.— C. W. Boy-
er of Hagerstown, Md., is the owner
of the Central Opera House which
was destroyed by fire, the damage
being $40,000.
PAIUV
Putting It Over
Here is hovi a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
felloiv kno<w hoiv you cleaned
up.
Memphis, Tenn. — G. E. Brown, di-
rector of publicity and advertising
of the Memphis Enterprises, Inc., re-
cently had the whole city standing on
its ear all on account of a little "mon-
key business he staged there in con-
junction with the Strand's showing
of "What's Your Husband Doing?"
Brown arranged with the Memphis
Aerial Co. and one of the afternoon
dailies to feature an aerial ride of
"Patsy," a trained Simian winter-
ing in Memphis with the Sanger
shows The stunt was exploited on
the front page of the afternoon daily
for four days prior to the opening of
the show and on the second day
Pats3' took her ride aloft.
She distributed 100 free passes to
the theater and got about 10,000 peo-
ple into the business section while
she was doing "dips" over the down-
town stores and skyscrapers.
Its novelty attracted capacity au-
diences to the Strand for the week.
Colonial Burns, Damage $40,000
Nashua, N. H. — The fire which
burned the Colonial, largest theater
in the city, caused a loss of $40,000.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Jack Livingston, at
present playing with Clara Kimball
Young in "Mid-Channel," has signed
with Metro to play the leading role
in "The Outsider."
It is rumored that the R. C. P.
Smith Syndicate is to build a new
studio on Washington boulevard.
Tod Browning, who directed Pris-
cilla Dean in "The Virgin of Stam-
boul," has written a story for the
use of the Universal star, and prep-
arations are already ur\der way for
its production.
Benjamin B. Hampton will pro-
duce the "U. P. Trail," from the
novel by Zane Grey.
Winter Hall has been signed for
a part in "Hearts Are Trumps," to be
filmed by Screen Classics, Inc.
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At Broadway Theal
The following illustrates hov
leading Broadway theaters are
senting their programs this
This feature will appear regulai
the Wednesday issue of W
D.\ILY:
Strand
Anita Stewart in an adaptation of
M;icGrath's Saturday Evening Post
"The Yellow Typhoon," is the feat
the Strand this week. The star pla
dual role of twin sisters with natu
opposite as day and night.
Among the short subjects are th
Herbert Kaufman editorial called "Coi
tlie Strand Topical Review and a .
"Happy Alsace."
The musical numbers are an oi
■'First Rhapsodic Roumaine" ; "The
pany Sergeant -Major," by Malcob
Kachern, basso; "Bell Song," from
me," by Amanda Brown, soprano, an(
Lost Chord," organ solo.
Rialto
Bryant Washburn is amusing RiaH
rons this week in a pleasing light c
{Continued on Page 3)
The warm weather ap
proaches. If your theatr
becomles uncomfortabl;
hot the audience will no
stay. They will enter
howeevr, when you sho\
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i:SVILLE, KY. — "Paul Jones" wins
annual Kentucky Derby! Record
of 50,000 attends great historic turf
in which 17 horses vie for the laurels.
^MA CANAL, C. Z. — Pershing visits
Zone! A. E. F. Chief inspects Gatun
and admires remarkable feat of the
Engineers.
THE LIMELIGHT— "Uncle Joe"
in, 84 years old I Veteran legislator
lerved in Congress 44 years celebrates
ay at dinner where all present are over
"S. ,. , .
YORK CITY — Honor "gold-star
rs" — Marine Corps represents the city
pays tribute to mothers of men who
n war.
S, FRANCE — First military review by
French President — M. Paul Dgschanel
the soldiers of famous Garde Republi-
EOLA, N. Y. — Aviation now a college
-leading colleges take part in the
intercollegiate aviation meet held in
lountry.
SSELS, BELGIUM — Belgian indus-
reviving after war shock — King Albert
the first Industrial Exposition held in
um.
ANGELES, CAL.— Hurrah for the
Picnic! 30,000 poor school children
.1 colors and nationalities frisk, frolic
ire made happy at big May Day Fes-
LUNAR ECLIPSE— For first time
1817, the moon goes into a total
ie lasting six hours. Cartoonist Bert
a shows in animated cartoon just how
happened.
moon, like all other heavenly bodies,
IS with astronomic precision, and its
io.T can be figured years in advance.
At Broadway Theaters
{Continued from Page 2) ^
adaptation of Frank Whatt and William
Morns' "Mrs. Temple's Telegram." The
suspicions of a jealous wife lead to all kinds
of complications, but the surprise ending,
that the whole affair was planned by the
wife to test her husband's love, settles ev-
erything satisfactorily. The comedy was
well received.
A Bruce Scenic, "The Hope of Adven-
ture," is of more than ordinary interest.
Most of the scenes are taken from the top
of a moving train and show some beautiful
sliots of the Yukon. The Rialto Pictorial
contains some interesting pictures of the
U. S. Naval destroyers demonstrating a
smoke screen. A Mack Sennett comedy,
"Fresh from the City," is of the "rough
house" variety.
Hugo Riesenffld directed the orchestra's
overture. "Dance of the Hours," from "La
Giocoiida." Alma Uoria, soprano, sang
"Star of Mine," and there is a male duet
from "La Forza del Destino" on the bill.
Capitol
Re.x Beach's "Silver Horde" should prove
a great attraction for the amateur fisher-
man, especially at this particular season
when the tackle is being polished up for
action and Saturday afternoon finds many
ni search of bait for the Sunday expedition.
The story deals with the salmon fisheries of
Alaska and is a splendid picture of its kind.
Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel" is
being revived this week. This number and
tlie Larry Semon comedy, "School Days,"
should appeal especially to the younger pat-
rons of the Capitol. The customary short
subjects, including the Capitol News Reel,
"Draper Day" Observed
('acuity members of New York
iversity and alumni met at the
tmore yesterday to observe "Dra-
Day."
"rofessor Draper photographed
the first time in 1840 the human
e. This the university states first
:ned the door to the development
the motion picture.
^on Chaney has the role of a leg-
5 man in Gouverneur Morris' "The
iialty."
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Broadway
"The Fortune Teller," the Robertson-Cole
special starring Marjorie Rambcau in the
title role, which she created on the stage,
is the feature at the Broadway this week
and the management has presented it with
appropriate features. The most prominent
of these is the appearance of Princess Wah-
Let-Ka. billed as "The Cherokee Indian
Seeress." The performance had the ring
of sincerity when given yesterday afternoon
and many of those who put questions to the
princess were noticeably impressed.
The feature follows right after this act
which is in the nature of a prologue. This
method of presentation could be copied in
other cities where such acts are available.
For the overture the orchestra rendered
Victor Herbert's "The Fortune Teller," an-
other appropriate number.
is drawing well inasmuch as so much prom
was given in the first half shown at thi
house lait week. The overture is the fa
miliar "Zanipa," two vocal nvimbers, a solo,
"Tommy Lad," and a duet, "Whispenn^
Hope," surround the news picture. The
leaturc is in number six position and "Moth-
er's .\ngel," the second of the Comedyarl
pictures, follows and registers very well.
Rivoli
The second and last installment of the
.Shackleton pictures share honors at the
Rivoli with the Dorothy Dalton feature,
"The Dark Mirror." The former offering
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Harry Cohn Rettims
Harry Cohn arrived in New York
yesterday from California to confer
with his brother Jack on the Hall
Room Boys series.
Standing Improves
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Herbert Standing,
I who was badly injured when struck
by a street car recently, is recovering
slowly.
Bay State Bill Passes Assembly
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — The censorship bill has
passed the Assembly.
This is the bill which was erro-
neously reported as having passed
the assembly a few days ago. At
that time, however, it had only reach-
ed its third reading.
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D. Frost, president, which has a stu-
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Ore-Col is now making "Black
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appeared in the Saturday Evening
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this. George G. Grenier, said to
have been with Fox Film, is technical
director.
Yellowstone Prod, have leased the
skating pavilion in Lakeside Park
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at a cost of $25,000. George W.
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"Big 6" Plans
ihanges Ready by September —
New Studios Talked Of
(Special to WIIJ'S DAILY)
OS Angeles — According to Gen-
Manager F. B. Warren, the ad-
it of the fall season on Sept. 1 will
the Associated Producers, Inc., in
sway, with their own independent
hanges established throughout
country. A special system of
licity, exploitation and direct-to-
:-exhibitor service will precede,
lompany and trail the "Bix Six"
eases.
t is also reported that the Asso-
ted Producers will furnish exhib-
rs of their products with accesso-
5 and advertising material design-
to fulfill the requirements of the
iaters presenting the features,
tock" material and the impractical
:essories that have held forth in
: past will be substituted, it is said,
a new and original system of
uipment.
Thomas H. Ince also emphasizes
s intention of the Associated Pro-
(Continued on Page 2)
F. P. Theater in Pittsburgh?
^Special to WID'S DAILY) ,
Pittsburgh — The Hamilton Thea-
rs Corp. will build a theater here
seat 2,500.
The Hamilton Theaters Corp. is
nerall}' spoken of the theater-buy-
g company of Famous Players-
isky.
L. J. Has Grievance
Lewis J. Selznick has a griev-
ance against the industry at
large.
He stated as much at a rally
held late yesterday afternoon
at the Biltmore to raise funds
for relief of war sufferers in
the Near East. Mr. Selznick
received a letter a few days
ago from Felix M. Warburg,
of Kuhn, Loeb & Co., who is
in charge of the campaign.
As he explained yesterday at
the rally, Selznick sent out
about 212 letters to executives
in the industry asking them to
attend yesterday's meeting, and
all day he found himself an-
swering the telephone and lis-
tening to excuses from various
people why they couldn't at-
tend the meeting.
Selznick, Charles C. Petti-
john and a representative from
Famous Players were the only
film people present.
"Take it from one that knows. Don't every marry." — Marshall NeUan's
production, "Don't Ever Marry," a First National attraction. — Advt.
Malevinsky, Secy. Asso. Exhib.
M. L. Malevinsky, of O'Brien,
Malevinsky & Driscoll, has been ap-
pointed general counsel for Associat-
ed Exhibitors, Inc., and has been
elected secretary of the organization.
H. H. Wellenbrink, who previously
held the offices of secretary and treas-
urer, retains his office as treasurer.
The election of Mr. Malevinsky was
only one of the many internally im-
portant occurrences at the meeting
of the board of directors of Asso-
ciated held recently in the offices
of the association.
Emerson Not Going Abroad
John Emerson stated yesterday
that he has postponed indefinitely his
trip abroad with his wife, Anita Loos.
Emerson will devote the next few
months to the affairs of the Actors'
Equity and in addition to that will
write several stories in conjunction
with Miss Loos for Constance Tal-
madge. He does not plan entering
the producing field under his own
name, but will generally "ease up" on
his picture activities.
Buys Mildred Chaplin Series
Jacobo Glucksmann, one of the
most active of the South American
buyers, has purchased the Mildred
Harris Chaplin series of productions
now being produced by Louis B.
Mayer for Argentine, Uruguay, Par-
aguay and Chile. The contract calls
for a minimum of six productions,
while Glucksmann may secure eight.
David P. Howells controls the
Anita Stewart-Louis Mayer produc-
tions for the foreign market, but has
no territorial rights on the Chaplin
productions.
Silcocks in Town
E. H. Silcocks, special representa-
tive for the Specialty Pictures Corp.
of Los Angeles, producers of Com-
edyart Prod., is at the Astor. He is
just in from the coast and plans to
stay here for several months.
Farrar to Produce in East
Within two weeks Geraldine Far-
rar will begin work on "The Riddle
Woman," her initial production for
Associated Exhibitors, Inc., at the
former Thanhouser studios in New
Rochelle.
Naulty Leaves F. P
Together With Gardiner Hunting
Will Form Producing Unit
J. N. Naulty, general manager
the Eastern studios of Famous Pla
ers, will leave the company on M
29 \o get under way his own pr
ducing unit. This company will '
operated in conjunction with Gan
ner Hunting, now supervising <
rector of the eastern studios of F
mous Players.
Naulty will make six productio
the first year, the initial one to
made in New York. He has tak
over the old Wharton studio in II
aca which will be remodeled and i
constructed to meet his needs.
"Vic" Smith will leave Vitagra
to take Naulty's place with Famo
Players.
Hayakawa Coming East
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Sessue Hayakawa
en route for New York.
Upon his return here work w
be started on the construction of 1
own studio, which will be built
Melrose Ave., near the Robert Brt
ton plant.
Freuler Visiting
John R. Freuler of Chicago is \|
iting New York. At the -Astor. I
Amsterdam Exhibitor Here
Edward Klapp. who owns the
alto, Strand and other theaters
Amsterdam, N. Y., is in town lo(
ing over pictures and the mar
generally.
New Producer "
Coast Publication Reports Foru
tion of $5,000,000 Film Co,
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — "It," a local pul
cation, savs in part:
"With $5,000,000 to start it off
new moving picture company^ orgi
ized for the purpose of filming
Oliver Morosco successes, as well
many other stage plays, has bi
formed in Los Angeles.
"George R. Bentel, he of the sp
bug and the automobile fever, is
president of the big new organi
tion, and Oliver Morosco and Frs
Egan of the Little Theater,
among the incorporators.
"One of the biggest features i
be the establishment of a park wi
in a five-cent car limit of the cec
of Los Angeles.
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Invincible in New Offices
Invincible Photoplays, Inc., the
■mpany which will produce the Mae
[urray productions, has secured of-
:es at 512 Fifth Ave.
Olive Tell in "Clothes"
Olive Tell will appear in "Clothes"
r Metro. Miss Tell is still under
jntract to Jans Pictures, according
the latter, and has four more pro-
ictions to make for them.
do
Sir;
The Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin says ;
" 'The Woman and the Pup-
pet.' Miss Farrar appears as
Concha, a cigarette girl of
Seville, and her Carmen-like
character enables her to do some
of the dashingly effective act-
ing, with an undercurrent of
emotion, such as shows her off
at her best."
"Big 6" Plans
{Continued from Page 1)
ducers to wage a campaign for the
indefinite run of "Big Six" specials.
The principals in the organization
will "show cause to prove" why an
absorbing picture, produced on a
scale of magnitude and quality,
should hold the boards for indefinite
engagements.
Contrary to reports prevalent here
and in New York, the "Big Six" will
not produce their specials under one
roof, but will film them in their indi-
vidually owned studios.
It is known that several of the
principals are now drawing plans for
the erection of new studios here.
Thomas H. Ince will continue to
make his productions at his plant in
Culver City, while Maurice Tourneur,
George Loane Tucker and probably
Allan Dwan will construct, own and
maintain their own studios.
Mack Sennett will continue all
production in his studios in Holly-
wood, although officials of the organ-
ization announce alterations and ad-
ditions that will increase facilities and
equipment.
Each of the six producers is now
producing for release under his pres-
ent arrangements with other distrib-
uting concerns, but actual work on
the new "Big Six" pictures for dis-
tribution through the Associated Pro-
ducers, Inc., own selling system will
begin immediately following the ter-
mination of existing contracts.
At his studios Ince and his staff
are casting for several new speciaLs,
chief among which are "Beau Revel,"
the first of the Louis Joseph Vance
series, in which Lewis Stone and
Lloyd Hughes will be featured, and
another special to present Rowland
Lee.
The Associated Producers will con-
tinue to produce in California and
no members will migrate to foreign
fields, as was reported. It is proba-
ble, however, that one or several of
the producers will head companies to
ingland or France for the locale of
specials.
C. Gardner Sullivan, who is now at
the Ince studios prior to his return
to New York en route for abroad,
has been assigned the creation of a
big spectacle.
Pearson Returns
After a tour of three weeks, dur-
ing which he visited the principal
key cities in the central part of the
country, Elmer R. Pearson, director
of exchanges for Pathe, has returned
to New York filled with enthusiasm
for future prospects and deeply im-
pressed by the evidence everywhere
displayed of the determination of ex-
hibitors to resist threatened coercive
competition. The Chicago meeting
of independent exhibitors has arous-
ed exhibitors to a tornado of discus-
sion, he states, and everywhere he
went the hope was expressed that
something in the way of an effect-
ive protest would be arranged.
Branching Ont
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Jacksonville, Fla. — S. A.
Lynch, president of the South-
ern Enterprises of Atlanta,
has purchased the Florida Me-
tropolis, this city's evening
newspaper.
Lynch owns a lot of thea-
ters here, too.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Rose Curland, well
known short story writer and for-
mer dramatic editor of the Galves-
ton Post, has been added to the edi-
torial department of the B. B. Hamp-
ton company.
Irene Rich, Will Rogers' leading
Jady, is doing one picture with Apier-
jcan Film at Santa Barbara.
^
Maurice Tourneur has returned
from Balboa, where he has been
spending several days with his com-
pany making scenes for "Caleb West,
Master Diver."
Director Stuart Paton and com-
pany have gone to San Diego, where
special scenes will be taken for the
"Hope Diamond Mystery" serial.
Harry Lustig, Inter-mountain and
Pacific Coast exchange manager for
Metro, and Fred Voight, manager of
the San Francisco exchange, were
visitors at the Metro studio this
week.
Three Universal companies are at
present on location. Edith Roberts
in "Marama," directed by Norman
Dawn, is at Monterey: Frank Mayo
in "The Red Lane," directed by
Lynn Reynolds, is at Big Bear, and
Art Accord in "The Moon Riders,"
directed by Albert Russell, is at Cat-
alina.
It is probable that Thomas H. Ince
will star Douglas MacLean in
"When Johnny Comes Marching
Home," by Charles Belmont Davis.
Ethel Gillette, daughter of ex-Gov-
ernor James N. Gillette of California,
has been added to the continuity
staff of Anita Stewart and Chaplin-
Mayer companies.
Clara Kimball Young has returned
to production activities in the Garson
studios at Edendale. She is making
a film version of Arthur Wing Pi-
nero's "Mid-Channel," with Harry
Garson directing.
Poli Gets Hartford Property
Hartford, Conn.^ — S. Z. Poli has
completed negotiations with John J.
Coleman for the property adjoining
the Poli now under way. A sum of
about $250,000 is said to be involved
in the transaction. The Poli repre-
sents an investment of $1,500,000.
Mavi.s Montell and Harry Keaton
are featured in a new comedy just
begun at Universal City, entitled
"Twin Lizzies."
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"Here at this park will be
horse races, bicycle races, moto:
races and many other sports,
automobile racing.
"And within this huge encloi
will be built the studios for the n
ing of motion pictures — sometli
like the Selig studios, except that
will provide many forms of en
tainment other than a zoo.
"Other picture producing cohi
nies will be permitted to use the j
for mob scenes, race scenes and
like, it is said, and the new comp
plans to provide the park with
many attractions that the mobs
always be on hand.
"Although the site of the park
been selected, the location will
be announced for a few days.
Bentel states, however, that ac
work of putting the tract in shi
together with the construction of
studios and other buildings will s
within thirty days."
j;
The local Morosco offices ki
nothing about the above report.
Form New Company on Coast
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Master Pictures
been formed to produce pictures.
J. Connor heads the concern toget
with W. S. Forsyth.
All the boys at the "Big U"
change are looking Charles Rose
weig's new sedan over. Charles
feature sales manager there.
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some to see an interesting
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jstrator Turns Producer
en a Hiller, well known il-
r of magazine fiction, is com-
his first production in his
It 135 West 44th St.
in seven reels, and is called
sleep of Cymba Roget," the
a series that will be made by
under the running title of
Told Tales of a Studio," writ-
Charles L. Gaskill.
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What About This
Speaking on scenario writ-
ing, direction and productions
of today, Erich von Stroheim,
whose acting in and direction
of "Blind Husbands" brought
him into prominence last fall,
expressed himself to a gather-
ing of the Associated Motion
Picture Advertisers as doubt-
ing whether the exhibitor was
qualified to advise what kind
of attraction the public wants,
or whether the public itself
really knows.
"So uncertain, indeed, is the
public," said Stroheim, "that it
is just as likely to turn down
its gladitorial thumbs today on
the very production it will give
life to tomorrow."
Putting It Over
Dayton, O. — Here's a stunt con-
ceived by Paul Gray, assistant man-
ager of Loew's Dayton, to exploit
Mack Sennett's "Down on the
Farm," which broke house records at
that theater. Ben Turpin, the cross-
eyed funster, is one of the chief mer-
rymakers of the film. Knowing this,
Gray went to an optician and obtain-
ed the addresses of four cross-eyed
men m Dayton whom he immediate-
ly engaed.
The week previous to the engage-
ment Gray had the four cross-eyed
men walking around the town with
signs on their backs and during the
overture at the theater each night
had them lined up on the stage while
a spotlight played on them. The mu-
sicians in village costumes played a
real "Hokum" overture. There were
plenty of laughs from the house with
these four cross-eyed individuals
just standing on the stage without
even cracking a smile. On the bot-
tom rim of the asbestos Gray had an
advertisement for "Down on the
Farm."
Ray Sells Second Hoyt Play
Los Angeles — Charles Ray has
sold "A Contented Woman" to Jo-
seph Schenck, who will use it as a
Constance Talmadge vehicle.
This is the second of the Hoyt
group to be disposed of by Ray,
who sold "A Texas Steer" to Sam
Rork a week ago.
Green Directing Jack Pickford
Culver City, Cal. — With Al Green
as a director, work on the Jack Pick-
ford vehicle, "The Man Who Had
Everything," by Ben Ames Williams,
was started last week at the Gold-
wyn studios.
"Old Curiosity Shop" for Bessie Love
Andrew J. Callaghan, who is in
New York City looking for plays and
novels for his star, Bessie Love, stat-
ed yesterday that "The Old Curios-
ity Shop," the Charles Dickens clas-
sic, had been definitely decided upon
for future screening.
A well known director is being ne-
gotiated for. Callaghan will remain
at the Claridge for the remainder of
the week.
■'Screen Snapshots" Territory Sold
Jack Cohn, producer of "Screen
.Snapshots," has sold Ohio, Michigan
and Kentucky to the Standard Film
Exchange of Cleveland; New York
and New Jersey to the Empire State
Film Exchange, and New Hampshire,
Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut and Massachusetts to the
Federated Film Exchanges.
F. P. Re-issues in June
Famous Players, who announced
the re-issuing of "Old Wives for
New," and Mary Pickford in "Re-
becca of Sunnybrook Farm," will re-
lease them both in June, the former
on the 6th and the Pickford film on
the 20th.
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Cleveland Ist National to Move
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Cleveland, O. — The local First Na-
tional exchange will move to 3648
Euclid Ave., a distance of eight
blocks from the film center. An edi-
fice to accommodate this organiza-
tion and the Collins studios is now
in the course of construction.
Fergus F"alls, Minn. — New com-
pany to build. $75,000.
ROBERT A. SANBORN
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Lease Phila. Theater for Films
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadalphia — The Globe Film Co.,
distributors for Clune's "Eyes of the
World," have leased the Chestnut
Street Opera House for a summer
run .of their picture.
Mark Wilson has been engaged to
exploit the production. The opening
will be on June 14th.
Betzwood Starts Shooting Soon
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — Rapid progress is
being made on the erection of the
new indoor stage at Betzwood. Up-
on completion work will commence
on five reel productions.
This will be in addition to the mak-
ing of the two reel "Toonerville Trol-
ley" subjects which are being pro-
duced now under the supervision of
Ira M. Lowry.
Get 52 World Re-issues
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Tulsa, Okla.— The rights to 52
World pictures have been bought by
Peacock Productions for nine states.
These are to be released one a week.
Re-issues of Robert Warwick, Clara
Kimball Young, Alice Brady and
other star's films have been thus se-
cured.
To Shoot Film in Europe
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — David Butler and a
supporting cast will go to Europe in
the fall in search of a suitable locale
for a picture to be produced by D.
N. Schwab Productions, Inc. Fred
J. Butler, director, will accompany
the party as well as Hugh McClung,
cameraman.
Doob Helps Open Exchange
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Indianapolis, Ind. — Arrangements
for the opening of a local Famous
Players-Lasky exchange were made
by Oscar O. Doob, director of pub-
licity for the Cincinnati office. The
new branch will be ready for occu-
pancy early in June.
"Tarzan" Sold for Abroad
Arthur Ziehm, manager of foreign
sales for Goldwyn. has closed deals
for the rights to "The Return of Tar-
zan."
In the Courts
In the suit of the Crystal Film Co.
against Julius Steger to recover $855
alleged to have been converted by
him which belonged to the plaintiff,
a jury before City Court Justice
Schmuck returned a verdict for the
defendant with $67 costs against the
plaintiff.
Surrogate Foley has signed an or-
der fixing the interest of Mrs. Mar-
jorie M. Blossom, widow of Henry
M. Blossom, in the moving picture
rights to "Checkers," at $6,875, on
which the inheritance tax is $137.
The transfer tax appraiser estimated
the probable value at $20,000, but
Mrs. Blossom appealed to the Sur-
rogate on the ground that the Fox
Film Co. had presented facts show-
ing that she and Mrs. Kirk LaShelle,
who has a half interest in the pro-
duction would receive only the sum
stated each.
In the suit of Raymond C. Tisch-
houser in behalf of himself and other
stockholders of the Lenskraft Pic-
ture Corporation against the corpora-
tion and others for an accounting, an
answer has been filed in the Supreme
Court by George Eger, one of the
defendants, in which he asks that the
suit be dismissed because none of
the parties is a resident of this State
and the courts of New York have no
jurisdiction.
The Lenskraft company is a Dela-
ware corporation, Eger lives in New
Jersey, James T. Brown and George
B. Ten Eyck, defendants, live in Mas-
sachusetts, Lucy W. Babcock and
A. R. Ferriday, two other defendants,
live in Pennsylvania, and Tischhouser
himself is a resident of Chicago.
Hold Contest to Name House
Lafayette, Ind. — A naming con-
test, with a prize of $25 the premium,
held in conjunction with the naming
of the new house of the Luna Amuse-
ment Company to be erected, result-
ed in "Mars" being selected.
New Bronx House
Grob and Knoble, owners of the
U. S. Theater, Webster Ave. and
196th St., Bronx, opened their new
Valentine theater and roof garden
last night with "The Virgin of Stam-
boul," to be followed by "The Idol
Dancer."
The policy will be pictures in the
theater and on the roof.' A IS-piece
orchestra will furnish the music.
Scale, 20 cents top.
Grob and Knoble have just pur-
chosed the Playhouse, Mt. Vernon,
from Sol Schwartz.
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lummer Schedule
First National Ready — Seven
Releases Planned
itli productioi. sources for next
311 guaranteed to new sub-fran-
owners in Associated First Na-
1, announcement is made of the
mcr schedule oi seven produc-
to be released as the prelude to
fall season,
le total of releases for the 1920-
period will give exhibitor mem-
productions irorjQ more than 12
ios.
rst Nationals summer line-up is
follows: Anitti Stewart, "The
ow Typhoon." already released;
n Dwan's "The Splendid Haz-
' May 31; Constance Talmadge.
e Perfect Woman," June 28;
ina Talmadge. "Yes or No," July
Katherine MacDonald, "Curtain,"
. 2; King Mdor's "The Jack
fe Man," Aug. 16, and Charles
"45 Minutes From Broadwav."
30.
arthelmess Stays With Grifiith
ichard Barthelniess has signed a
' contract with D W. Griffith for
jumber of years Griffith is un-
itood to have ambitious plans un-
I way for Bartlielmess.
Wales Leaves Hodkinson
. Ellis Wales, director of produc-
service and technical counsel of
W. W. Hodkinson Corp., has re-
led to enter the production field
his own account.
/ales was formerly with Famous
yers, connected with the technical
artment at the New York studios,
has already completed his pro-
tion plans. He leaves for Los
feles next week.
Kirkland After Exteriors
lavid Kirkland. having completed
ction of Constance Talmadge, in
le Perfect Woman," left yester-
for an automobile tour through
ginia in search of locations,
lirkland will return to New York
t week, as he is booked to sail
Europe on May 22nd.
Dame Rumor Says
A choice bit ol gossip in film
circles yesterday was the re
ported sale of the B. S. Moss
string of theaters to prominent
iraudeville interests.
Moss could not be reached
Eor a statement and his office
would not comment on the
report.
"Get out, quick! Jump out of the window — anything! It's my wife!" —
Marshall Neilan's "Don't Ever Marry," a First Nat'l attraction. — Advt.
Bullock and Van Praag Here
Sam Bullock, prominently identi-
tied with the Cleveland Exhibitors'
Association and temporary secretary
of the Theater Owners' Chamber of
Commerce, is in town to talk over
matters relative to the Cleveland
convention.
Mr. \'^an Praag, of the Central Gar-
den theater, Kansas City, Kans., who
is a member of the special commit-
tee appointed by the Independent
Motion Picture Exhibitors of Amer-
ica in Chicago, is also in New York.
Federated Meeting This Month
J. L. Friedman of Celebrated Play-
ers of Chicago and head of the Fed-
erated Film Exchanges of America,
Inc.. will preside over a meeting to
be held here the end of May. The
exact date, however, has not been set.
Reichfenbach Back, Out of Equity
Harry Reichenbacli breezed into
town from California yesterday.
He stated that he was no longer
connected with Equity Pictures or
the Clara Kimball Y'oung organiza-
tion.
At Equity, it was stated that no
one had been secured to replace
Rcichenbach. who was exploitation
manager and a sort of general exec-
utive of the company.
First National Men Here
T' Mmas B. Spry, manager of First
National's Boston exchange, and Jo-
seph W. Skirboll, manager of tfie
Pittsburgh exchange, are in town.
Bennett Addresses Advertisers
Whitman Bennett, who is now pro-
ducing a series of productions with
Lionel Barrymore, addressed the A.
M. P. A. yesterday and registered a
plea for more originality and "pep"
in publicity and advertising.
Bennett, who was introduced by
Bert Adler. told all the P. A.'s as-
sembled that he thought good old
"Mr. Bunk" ought to be revived.
Saffron Here
Jerome Saffron, Robertson-Cole
branch manager in Detroit, is in
town.
Stars Coming East
"Big 4" Members Expected in ;
Month — Foreign Trip Postponed
The three members of "Big 4'
now in California^Mary Pickford
Douglas F'airbanks and Charlie Chap
lin, will be in New York in a moiitli
if present plans are carried through
Dennis F. O'Brien, attorney foi
Mis.s Pickford and Mr. Fairbanks
yesterday verified coast reports tha
tlie Pickford- F'airbanks trip to Eu
rope had been postponed. The sail
ing date from New York was sched
uled for Wednesday. Miss Pickfon
has practically finished "Suds," he
next United Artists release.
When the various members of th
company gather in New \ ork.
meeting will be held at which it i
expected a president for the com
pany will be elected.
A regular monthly meeting of th
board of directors will be held o
Tuesday.
Marguerite Clark Due Soon
Marguerite Clark is due back il
New York about June 1 from th
Soutii. where she has been vacatior
ing. No statement has been mad
as to her future affiliation.
Niblo- Bennett Leave Ince
(.B> wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles — By mutual agre«
ment. Enid Bennett and Fred Nibli
her husband-director, will leave Tho
H. Ince and form two producin
units after they finish two more pi<
tures for Ince.
They will come to New York i
July to arrange for distribution.
Kent on Exchange Tour
Sidney K. Kent, sales manager <
Famous Players, left last night for
tour of exchanges. He will go as fs
as the coast and be away from Ne
York a month.
Josephson Signed by Famous
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Julien Josephso
who wrote a number of Charles Ri
stories for Thomas H. Ince, has be^
signed by Famous Players.
Lesser, Special Representative
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Sol Lesser, loo
First National franchise holder, w;
pass on all productions submitt^
on the coast for First National di
tribution. He will act as a speq
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Tom Forman will di-
rect Ethel Clayton in her next Par-
amount-Artcraft picture, "Rosanne-
Ozanne." by Cynthia Stockley.
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Mayer Buys MacGrath Story
Louis B. Mayer has purchased the
world's riglits to Harold MacGrath's
story, "The Drums of Jeopardy."
', Jones Directing Dorothy Gish
[ F. Kichard Jones, formerly with
I : Mack .Sennett, is now directing Dor-
othy Gish for Famous Players.
An aeroplane stunt will be staged
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Gladys George has been cast op-
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Thomas H. Ince finished editing'
his new special production, "Home
spun Folks," in which Lloyd Hughes
carries off honors as the featured
masculine player. The special will
be ready for pre-review within the
ne.xt week. It was directed by John
Griflitii Wraj' under the personal su-
pervision of Ince.
Harlan Tucker has been engaged
b\- Thos. H. Ince for an important
role in Enid Bennett's "I Wonder
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To the Officials, Franchise Holders and Salesmen
of the
FIRST NATIONAL EXHIBITOR'S CIRCUIT
Greetings!
On the eve of stepping across the $400,000.00 mark — ■ the amount
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"BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY"
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Cleveland Exchanges Move
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Cleveland, O. — The local Metro
and Masterpiece exchanges have
moved from the Sincere Building.
The Dave Warner Film Co. has
moved from the Sloan to the Erie
Building.
H. Lyman Broening has been add-
ed to the producing staff of Marshall
Neilan and Albert A. Kaufman Prod.
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No. 45
Saturday, May 15, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Battle Is On
itor Committee Conferring
th First National in Dallas
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
las — Independent exhibitors in
Arkansas and Oklahoma, as-
hy Associated First National
Is that they will secure prod-
j show in their theaters, are
red to carry the war against
Hulsey and S. A. Lynch of
ta through to a finish,
that end. it is stated that build-
ns which were alleged to have
(ConlinaeJ on Page 4)
omedies for First National?
e insistent report which attract-
)nsiderable attention some time
that First National would dis-
;e the series of Toonerville Trol-
omedies based on the cartoons
jntaine Fox was revived yester-
st National still knew nothing
t the matter. v
Mauretania Delayed
e Mauretania will not dock to-
as scheduled, but will arrive at
mtine tomorrow morning.
I board the 'Cunarder are Sam-
joldwyn, Gabriel Hess and Pearl
Sheehan on Adriatic
Jnfield R. Sheehan of Fox Film
supposed to have left England
le Mauretania. His office stated
:rday, however, that Sheehan
aboard the Adriatic, which is
lin New York about the 20th of
nonth^
A New Merger?
I (Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — There is con-
derable talk in film circles
ere over the meeting held last
eek in the offices of the Stan-
ly Co.
At that meeting were pres-
(it J. D. Williams, Robert
.ieber, Sol Lesser, H. O.
chwalbe of First National,
fficials of the Peerless Film
Exchange which distributes
'irst National product in this
5rritory. The First National
fficials stopped of¥ here en
oute to Dallas, where the fight
gainst Hulsey-Lynch is now
eing waged.
All parties concerned are
eticent but some of the wi'
cres say that a merger of
ome sort is in the wind.
"You have served my purpose. We
Photoplay Corp. presents an Allan
ard," directed by Allan Dwan and re
Shuts Down Offices
Los Angeles Sheriff Closes Screen-
craft, Inc. — Salaries Claimed
(By wire to WID'S DAILY')
Los Angeles — The offices ot
Screencraft. Inc., have been closed
by the sheriff as a result of claims
filed with the Labor Commissioner
by alleged employees of the com-
pany for over $1,000.
The company operated less than a
month and originally announced the
latter part of April that it had taken
over the old Essaiiay studio in Cul-
ver City. Its production plans called
for a yearly output of four pictures,
all of them based on Christian Sci-
ence stories.
Robert McKim, Rhea Mitchell and
Olga Gray were engaged for this
picture,, which was to be directed by
Chadwick Ayers. A series of two-
reel comedies featuring "Bumps" Ad-
ams was also planned.
Smith Coming East
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Albert E. Smith,
president of Vitagraph, left for New
York on Thursday.
part now — forever." — Mayflower
Dwan production, "A Splendid Haz-
leased by First National. — Advt.
Four From Vidor
Will Limit His Yearly Production —
After Stage Plays
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — King W. Vidor, pro-
ducing King W. Vidor Prod, for 1st
National, announced yesterday that
he would make four productions dur-
ing the coming year. Vidor's new
plan becomes effective with the com-
pletion of "The Jack Knife Man,"
by Ellis Parker Butler.
Charles Vidor, who in addition to
his lumber interests in the South is
general manager of the Vidor Com-
pany, and William Parker have left
for New York to close negotiations
for a number of plays for which
Vidor has been dickering.
An option is understood to be held
by Vidor on the William Gillette play,
"A Successful Calamity."
"The Net" for Mae Murray
Invincible Photoplays have pur-
chased "The Net" as the first vehi-
cle for Mae Murray.
No arrangements have as yet been
made for distribution of the pictures.
Carpentier Signs
Will Appear in Films Under Robert-
son-Cole Banner for Three Years
Robertson-Cole, which is releasing
within a few days Georges Carpen-
tier's first picture, "The Wonder
Man," announces that it has signed
the Frenchman to appear in pictures
over a period of three years.
The contract will not keep Carpen-
tier from entering the prize ring as
often as he wishes. Matters are also
arranged that he may leave the stu-
dio at any time when it becomes nec-
essary to train or prepare for a cham-
pionship bout.
The total investment which Rob-
ertson-Cole will put into the pictures
to be made by Carpentier will be
somewhere in the neighborhood of
six figures.
An unusual clause of the contract
is said to be the provision that Car-
pentier's salary is to be doubled in
case he knocks out or defeats Jack
Dempsey and wins the world's heavy-
weight boxing championship.
Lusk Here
W. E. Lusk, general manager of
the First National exchange in Cleve-
land, arrived in New York yesterday.
A meeting of the stockholders of
Ohio First National will be held in
Cleveland on June 8 during the ex-
hibitor convention.
N. A. M. P. I. Meet for Cleveland
The fourth annual meeting of the
National Association will be held
in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, June
8th. This decision was reached at
a special meeting of the executive
committee of the National Associa-
tion at which were present: Walter
W Irwin. Chairman; William A.
Bradv, Adolph Zukor, W. E. Atkin-
son, C. C. Pettijohn, William Wright
and Frederick H. Elliott.
The producers, distributors, supply
and equipment and general divisions
of the association will be called to-
gether before the annual meeting in
Cleveland for the purpose of nomi-
nating 42 directors to serve on th<
board for the ensuing year.
Seltzer Here
Frank Seltzer, formerly exploita-
tion manager with Goldwyn in Phil-
adelphia and now with Betzwood
made the rounds yesterday saying
"hello" to everybody in town.
Seltzer is familiarly known aj
"Bromo "
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.
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Quotations
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Bid. Asked. Sale
, Famous Players .. 70% 70^ 70^2
*do pfd 81 83 83
*Goldwyn 22K> 23 22V<
' Loew's, Inc 2854 28% 28^4
i' Triangle 5/16 i/s Ys
Unit. Pict. Prod.. 1% HA HA
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New Branches for Educational
Atlanta — Henry Ginsberg, of tiie
New York office of Educational
Films, is here to arrange for the
opening of an Educational exchange
m this city. From Atlanta Ginsberg
will go to Dallas.
Installation of these two exchanges
will give Educational its own offices
in the 22 distributing centers of the
I nited States.
Co
tlures
ion
-taa a a ooldwtv wm»ar
Sir:
The Philadelphia Record
says:
" 'The Woman and the
Puppet.' The screen ver-
sion gave Miss Farrar nu-
merous opportunities to
display those charms of
nanner and skill as an ac-
tress which have made her
one of the brightest stars
in the amusement world."
Dastardly Work
Mt. Vernon, N. Y.— This
town has a billboard censor
who travels about at night and
covers up the exposed extremi-
ties of females who are dressed
in tights and who are adver-
tised as appearing in pictures
here.
The head of the Billboard
Posters' Union has called this
desecration of the billboards to
the attention of Acting Chief
of Police George G. Atwell,
and the other morning he trav-
elled about the city in the po-
lice car and made notes of the
different billboards where legs
had been covered by white
pasters extending from hips to
toes.
On one billboard not far
from the post office a big dis-
play poster revealing a star in
tights with a veil covering part
of her face, a white paster had
covered her form. Across the
paster had been written the
word "Censored."
On another bill was a harem
scene and the legs of several
of the sheik's favorite wives had
also been barred from the pub-
lic view.
In the Courts
Mayer Finkelstein, who was sued
by the Commonwealth Film Co. for
$250 on an agreement for the exhi-
bition of "Eyes of Youth" in Syra-
cuse, filed an answer in the Supreme
Court yesterday.
He alleges that after he had agreed
to take the first run of the film for
$1,000 the Commonwealth assigned
the State rights and the assignee
without notice to him permitted the
film to be shown by someone else
before he could show 'it. He wants
$250 damages.
Supreme Court Justice Gavegan
yesterday denied an application by
Emile Wertheimer to vacate the ser-
vice of the summons in a suit brought
against him by Josiah B. Millet.
Charles Neumeister, a process
server, said he served Wertheimer
on the pier when he was sailing for
London on the Mauretania last Feb-
ruary, and Millet and Dwight Mac-
Donald, his attorney, said they saw
tlie papers served. Wertheimer, his
wife, Gabriel Hess and George Smith
all made affidavits in London that
Wertiieimer was not served, but the
court believed Millet.
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Win Case Against Censor
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Waco, Tex. — The case agai
Levy, manager of the Victory,
presented "Why Change Your \
the Cecil B. De Mille prodi
banned by the Censor Board,
dismissed by Judge Kingsbui 1"
the police court. J'!
It was ruled by the court thj fc
City Commission had no right ti
egate to the board such powers
was attempting to exercise,
ruling was on the question o^
law to the effect that the City
mission had no right to delegat
of its powers to others.
it-
Quimby on Coast
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Fred C. Quimby,
general manager of Associated Ex-
hibitors. Inc., is here.
Eubank Leaves for Coast
Victor Eubank leaves today for
California.
A summons has been filed in the
Supreme Court in a suit of Garnet
Sabin against the A. H. Fischer Fea-
tures, Inc.
New Theater for Reizner
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Raymond, Wash. — George Reizner
owner of a string of theaters in Ray-
mond and South Bend, is building a
new 1,100 seat bouse to be called
"The Tokay." It will cost $125,000.
Form New State Right Fir
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Tom N. Parker
merly Republic branch managei^t
entered the state right field,
the assistance of his brother, \
Parker, he has established the
ker Film Co. Among the rel
to be handled by this conceri j]
several put out by Pioneer. ^■
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Wurlitzer in Seattle
(Special to WID'S DALLY)
Seattle — The Wurlitzer Con
will open a sales branch at 192
Ave. An organ will be install
the sales room and a teacher
vided to give lessons at $5 pei
son to men and women desirii|»K
learn to perform. The shortai
competent Wurlitzer players
been a great drawback to exhil
in this part of the country.
E
ill-
m.
IIP
Frank Condon will write the
nario for "The Old Homestead
stead of Elmer Harris, as fori
announced.
Secure Site in Hollywood
(By wire to WID'S DAILYI
Hollywood — The Lesser and Gore
Bros.' interests have secured a site
on Hollywood Boulevard between
Cahuena and Vine Sts., upon which
their $500,000 theater will be erected.
Jack Callicott, at present manag-
ing director of the Kinema, which
Lesser and the Gores now control by
virtue of their recent deal with T. L.
Tally, will be supervising director
of the new theater.
The lot secured covers a site now
orcunied by minor buildings, 120 by
230 ft. The theater is to be a three-
story building: with provision for
stores and offices. The seating ca-
pacity will be about 2400,
There is to be a section of loges
reserved for stars, and another feat-
ure is to be a nursery, with maids in
attendance to take care of children.
The basement will contain a ball-
room with a small concrete stage.
Open Shanghai Office
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle — Robinson and Walker Co,
Ltd., an exporting firm, have opened
a film exchange in Shanghai, Thev
will open another branch in Manila
in the autumn. They will handle 12
big pictures a year as well as used
service.
They will also be agents for the
Acme Projector and picture theater
accessories.
Hoquiam, Wash,— Henr}' New-
man, manager of the Liberty, is be-
ginning construction of a new house
to seat 1,100,
Portland, Ore. — J. C. Stille, former
owner and manager of the People's
-\musement Co., which he sold to
Jenson and Von Herberg, is now
managing the Rivoli,
Portland, Ore, — I, Lesser Cohen,
former editor of the motion picture
section of the Portland Telegram,
is now managing the Portland
Amusement Co., which conducts the
-American, Burnside and Casino.
kl)<
Gem Burns in $20,000 Fire
Sherman, Tex. — A blaze starting
in the Gem totally destroyed that
house and damaged other buildings.
The total loss is estimated at $20,000.
Sells "Weakly Indigestion"
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Atlanta — Radin Pictures of New
York has disposed of "The Weakly
Indigestion" for six southeastern
states to the K, & R. Film Exchange.
Radin Has Dooley Feature
Radin Pictures will sell on the
state right market a five reel comedy
starring Johnny Dooley. William
Nigh produced it.
"Crooked Streets" is the title of
Ethel Clayton's latest production,
which was filmed under the working
title of "All in a Night."
Beer and near beer loolB
alike, — but the substitirtt
lacks punch. Betweer
RITCHEY posters am
ordinary posters there is
about the same amount O'
difference.
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Irene Rich and Chas.
Clary have been loaned by Goldwyn
to American Film Co. at Santa Bar-
bara to play "Whispering Smith." ;
>IT, MICH— Celebrate Polish freV
Sons and daughters of Poland in na\
b hold pageant in honor of national
dence.
& THERE — Fresno, Cal. — Raisin
leaps — must be due to these "dfy"
West celebrates founding of raisin
' — note unique floats.
La. — New device saves labor —
machine attached to train locomo-
kes trough of 4 miles in a day, do-
le of 100 men.
laven, Pa. — "Not a ghost in sight,"
Clara Bryan who slept handcuffed
t in a cemetery to win a wager.
OL, R. I. — America prepares to de-
ternational Cup Title against Britain
Dlute" will compete with "Vanitie"
It of racing Sir Lipton's "Shamrock."
;E, ITALY— Honor AUied Confer-
High church officials join the pop-
n ceremonies on St. Mark's Square
g meeting of the Allied diplomats at
no.
NA, COLO. — Fight snow at 11,000-
jht ! Spring thaw helps giant plow
through heavy snows to free buried
t TBclcS
KFORt', GERMANY— Belgium gives
of accord with France — Belgian bat-
is sent to aid in the military occupa-
Frankfort.
BUFFALO, MICH.— Summer time
tion time, and Y. W. C. A. girls with
and sport open summer camp on Lake
an.
IPEG, CANADA— Red-skin warriors
red by lures of Pale-face trade — feath-
hiefs celebrate the success of their
elations with furriers of North.
YORK CITY— Off to Mexico! Sail-
d. Marines aboard U. S. warships pre-
> protect Uncle Sam's interests across
o Grande — loading supplies on U. S.
fahoma.
Jessie Fox, recently featured with
Christie Films and L-KO comedies,
has been engaged by Unique Films,
Inc.
James Crane recently passed his
75tb birthday. He is appearing in
"The Saphead" for Metro.
Charles Pike, who is located at
540 J^ So. Spring St., Los Angeles,
is probably one of the best known
railroad officials to the professional
people. He is the man for profes-
siional people to see when they are
traveling.
Gives Chance for "Redemption"
Lewis J. Selznick has issued a call
to the industry to "redeem" itself
before the close of the campaign for
$7,500,000 being conducted for relief
of war sufferers in the Near East.
Mr. Selznick earlier in the week
endeavored to bring together a rep-
resentative gathering of film men at
the Biltmore, but only two outside
of himself appeared, one of those
being Charles C. Pettijohn of the
.Selznick organization.
The only contributions received
from the picture industry for the
fund is $10,000 from Selznick, $10,000
from William Fox and $1,440 from
the employes at Universal, forwarded
through Harry Herman.
Antonio Moreno and his company
are at Catalina filming scenes in
"The Veiled Mystery," a Vitagrapli
serial.
Barbara Bedford has signed with
Maurice Tourneur for his future pro-
ductions.
O
day
'Flying A" Film Completed
ita Barbara, Cal. — The filming
"he Blue Moon" under the direc-
pf George L. Cox has been com-
d by American Film. Pell Tren-
Elinor Field, Harry S. Northrup,
Gordon, Margaret McWade
Herbert Standing are in the cast.
Houses Bought
sebud, Tex. — Mrs. Pierce Brook
ht Gem.
liladelphia — The Nixon-Nird-
r interests bought the Coliseum.
Production has been finished of
"The Mischief Man," adapted and
scenarioized by H. Tipton Steck,
starring Lew Cody. Mr. Steck has
completed Cody's next vehicle.
H. Tipton Steck adapted the Cur-
wood story, "Nomads of the North,"
now being produced.
' Departures
Sam Bullock of Cleveland and
Harvey C. "Doc" Horater of Teledo
left town yesterday for their respect-
ive homes.
New Metro Star?
"Is it true that Metro has a
new male star?" Richard A.
Rowland was asked yesterday.
"No-o, not yet"' answered
Mr. Rowland.
Which certainly indicates
that something is in the wind.
Architect Joins Crane
Percival Pereira, formerly with
De Rosa and Pereira, architects for a
considerable number of motion pic-
ture theaters, has joined C. Howard
Crane of Detroit, another architect,
for a number of well known theater
owners.
F. P. Lists Two Releases
Famous Players will release on
May 18 George Melford's produc-
tion, "The Sea Wolf," and "The Dark
Mirror." starring Dorothy Daltor.
With location "shots" at Balboa,
Redoiulo and Palm Springs, the final
scenes for "Athalie," the Sidney A.
Franklin production to be presented
bj' Maj-flower, with Sylvia Breamer
and Conrad Nagel in tlie leading role.s
will be taken this week.
Benjamin B. Hampton has started
camera work upon "The Money
Changers," Upton Sinclair's novel.
Hugh Rvan Conway directs.
GAUSMAN
Chamberlin in Seattle.
•Seattle — F. V. Chamberlin, general
service manager for Famous Players,
spent last week in Seattle.
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Tom Terriss
directed Alice Joyce, Earle
Williams and Corinne
Griffith in big features.
He is a Broadway director.
TODAY IN CALIFOR-
NIA, HE IS COMPLET-
ING HIS FIRST TOM
TERRISS - ALL- STAR
CAST PRODUCTION
FOR VITAGRAPH.
AND IN THE LEAD-
ING ROLE IS—
Wallace
Mac Donald
Deitrich Joins International
Theodore C. Deitrich, it is under-
stood, will shortly join International
Film, producers of Cosmopolitan
Prod., where for one thing he will
have charge of publicity and adver-
tising.
Henry Hobart, general manager
of International, could not be reach-
ed for a statement.
Deitrich is president of Deitrich-
Beck and De Luxe Pictures, Inc.,
and has under contract Doris Ken-
yon, whose productions are released
via W. W. Hodkinson. In his ab-
sence no information could be se-
cured as to how his affiliation with
International would affect his two
companies.
Colley of Birmingham Dead
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Birmingham, Ala. — Edward H.
Colley, president of the Mudd-Colley
Amusement Co., died on May 5.
Mr. Colley's company operated the
Rialto and Trianon theaters here.
Dalton Starts New One
Dorothy Dalton has begun work
on "A Winter City Favorite," by
Charles Belmont Davis, brother of
the late Richard Harding Davis. The
story will be directed by Harley
Knoles.
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been held back while Hulsey was in
apparent control of the situation
here, so far as the supply of produc-
tions was concerned, will now be
pushed to the limit.
The independent exhibitors until
the conference in Chicago with First
National officials at the time of the
convention maintained that because
Hulsey exercised the Paramount
franchise in the southwest they could
not be sure of an uninterrupted sup-
ply of pictures and consequently
could not carry out their building
plans.
With the promise of an Associated
First National Exchange, however,
it is stated that as originally planned
theaters will be built in Dallas, Fort
Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Am-
arillo, Waco, Wichita Falls and other
cities in Texas, Oklahoma and Ar-
kansas by independent exhibitors
who are now affiliated with Associ-
ated First National, and who are as-
sured of product by virtue of the
new sub-franchising system. These
new theaters will not be erected by
First National as a circuit, but will
be built by individual exhibitors who
are pledged to show First National
product.
A committee composed of the fol-
lowing exhibitors is in daily session
with J. D. Williams, H. O. Schwalbe,
Sol Lesser and Robert Lieber: J.
A. Holton of Port Arthur, Saul S.
Harris of Little Rock, Tom H. Bo-
land of Oklahoma City, William
Faerman of Bryan, E. T. Peters of
Dallas, president of the Texas Ex-
hilMtors' Circuit, originallj' formed to
fight Hulsey-Lynch; Ben S. Lewis
of El Paso, H.- S. Cole of Ranger,
C. J. Musselman of Paris and Dye
Ford Rogers of Wichita Falls and
Amarillo.
"Until now the independent exhib-
itors in this territory have had to
meet the threatened invasion of their
respective localities as individuals,
and without assistance or counsel
from any quarter," J. D. Williams
said. "To movie fans this may not
seem a serious situation until it is
pointed out that the great majority
of exhibitors in this and all other
territories look to two sources — the
First National Exhibitors' Circuit and
Paramount-Artcraft output — for the
great majority of attractions used
on the screens.
"With E. H. Hulsey owning the
distributing franchise for First Na-
tional pictures, and with S. A. Lynch
controlling the Paramount-Artcraft
output, the menace became doubly
threatening to independent exhibito-
ors, because of the certainty that the
two merged interests would divert
to the theaters they acquired the
pictures which previoiasly had ena-
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to conduct profitable theater enter-
prises'."
"The Valley of Ten Thousand
Smokes" will be added to the pro-
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made by the National Geographic
Society and shows a section of the
Alaskan country following the erup-
tion of Mount Katmai. Educational
release.
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Enid Bennett in "Hairpins," a Thos.
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Features Reviewed
Rex Beach's THE SILVER HORDE
Goldwyn Page 3
Mitchell Lewis in BURNING DAYLIGHT
C. E. Shurtleflf, Inc.-Metro Page 5
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in
EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Universal Page 7
Bryant Washburn in
MRS. TEMPLE'S TELEGRAM
Paramount-Artcraft Page 8
Enid Bennett in THE FALSE ROAD
Thos. H. Ince-Paramount-Artcraft Page 9
Mary Miles Minter in JENNY BE GOOD
Realart Page 12
Marjorie Rambeau in. . .THE FORTUNE TELLER
Robertson-Cole Special Page 13
Anita Stewart in THE YELLOW TYPHOON
Louis B. Mayer Prod.-First National. .. Page 14
Blanche Sweet in SIMPLE SOULS
Hampton-Pathe Page 15
Elaine Hammerstein in
THE SHADOW OF ROSALIE BYRNES
Selznick-S. -V t Page 20
Short Reels Page 19
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Tax on personals demanded from artists by Govern-
ment. West coast film colony aroused.
Cecil B. De Mille renews with Famous Players for
five years.
No intention of owning or operating theaters, says
Associated Producers.
Tuesday
Goldwyn not after theaters. Will buy or build when
forced to only, says Godsol.
More production voted for at meeting of Canadian
Photoplays.
Frohman Amusement Co. expansion calls for imme-
diate production of 16 pictures.
First National officials in Dallas to combat Hulsey-
Lynch Enterprises.
Gloria Swanson to be starred in Paramount Pictures.
More First National units formed in Delaware.
Wednesday
David P. Flowells and Arthur S. Kane elected to board
of directors of Cathrine Curtis Corp.
Split in industry expected at Cleveland Convention
over theater buying activities by producers.
Ralph O. Proctor joins Associated Exhibitors as as-
sistant to Fred C. Quimby.
Thursday
Associated Producers will have exchanges ready by
September. Will wage campaign for long runs.
J. N. Naulty, general manager Eastern studios of Fa-
mous Players, resigns to form producing unit with
Gardiner Hunting.
Los Angeles reports formation of $5,000,000 Oliver
Morosco picture company.
Friday
"Big Four" members due in New York in a month to
hold meeting for election of President. Pickford-
Fairbanks foreign trip postponed.
Reported B. S. Moss sells theaters to prominent
vaudeville interests.
Enid Bennett and Fred Niblo to leave Thomas H.
Ince and form two distinct producing units.
Saturday
King Vidor to make four productions only during
coming year.
Georges Carpentier signed by Robertson-Cole for
three years.
Texas-Arkansas-Oklahoma exhibitors to build new
houses. Assured of product from First National.
Causes break with Hulsey.
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Atmosphere a Big Feature of This Rex Beach
Rex Beach's
"THE SILVER HORDE"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Frank Lloyd
AUTHOR Rex Beach
SCENARIO BY Lawrence Trimble and J. E.
Nash.
CAMERAMAN William Foster
AS A WHOLE Unusual atmosphere the biggest
thing in this; generally a well-made produc-
tion.
STORY Interesting environment given to theme
that holds well despite few conventional ideas
DIRECTION Very fine
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Very good
PLAYERS Myrtle Stedman pleasing as a woman
of the North; male members of cast are all
splendid.
EXTERIORS Scenic beauties
INTERIORS All right when used
DETAIL Nothing very wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Fight for suprem-
acy of salmon fisheries.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,000 feet
There is one thing in particular that's to be said for
Rex Beach. When he sets out for material for his
story, he gets it and it's always something new. He
gets an underlying interest or a solid foundation to
work on before he puts in his characters. This is just
what has happened in "The Silver Horde." Beyond
the fact that Wall Street interests are fighting to gain
entire control of the salmon industry in the Kalvik
district, there is the underlying factor of the industrial
interest afforded by the vivid way in which the sal-
mon trade is incorporated in the story.
The continuity has been handled and the story runs
along in an agreeably smooth manner. Director Lloyd
has given the production all the realism that could be
desired and maintained an artistic and altogether ap-
propriate atmosphere throughout.
True, there are certain conventional ideas in the
story, such as the villain who is the father of a half-
breed child ; a wealthy father who would have his
daughter marry a man of position rather than a man
she loves; the womn who gives and her final recom-
pense. However, none of these facts stand out as
conventional as they may sound in view of the way
they are manipulated and weaved in the story.
Boyd Emerson must make good financially before
he can marry Mildred Wayland. The time limit for
"making good" is almost up when Boyd's search for
wealth leads him to the salmon fisheries. Cherry
Malotte, a woman of the North, and George Holt, who
have been fighting to retain their claims to a share of
"The Silver Horde," interest Emerson in a plan to
light their opponent Marsh, who is backed by Wall
Street interests.
After considerable difficulty the three secure the
capital necessary to finance the project while Marsh,
assisted by Mildred's father, works against Boyd and
his partners. But Marsh has a double motive in his
desire to crush .Boyd. He is in love with Mildred's
money, while Mildred is in love with Boyd. Marsh
uses every means to poison Wayland's mind against
Boyd, at the same time making every effort to destroy
his plan to secure his share of "The Silver Horde."
Even while Boyd and his pals are waiting anxiously
for the coming of the fish. Marsh attempts to blow up
the nets, but is unsuccessful.
Finally the day arrives when the fish, as they are
wont to do at a certain time each year, swarm up the
Kalvik by the millions and fill the nets laid by Boyd.
Marsh plays his last hand by branding Boyd as the
father of the half-breed baby, but the mother proves
Marsh as the father. Boyd turns from Mildred to
Cherrv.
Well Known Title Should Attract in Addition to Promises
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Wtihout a doubt "The Silver Horde" is a box office
jittraction. It should bring you a silver horde on your
own account and if it doesn't it's because you haven't
tried. There are unlimited exploitation and advertis-
ing possibilities afforded by it and if you don't make
use of them, it's your own afult. Rex Beach has writ-
ten a real story, not so much the fiction end of it as
from the atmospheric standpoint. Make use of the
title in explaining the groundwork of the story and
use it for exploitation. Invite your patrons to see Rex
Beach's story of Alaskan salmon fisheries. Tell them
they'll like it. If they don't, they're all wrong.
For catchlines use : "Are you aware of the oppor-
tunities of 'The Silver Horde?' See how hordes of
salmon proved the opportunity that a man was wait-
ing for." Or, "Don't fail to see the picturization of
Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde' at the theater,
the story of the Alaskan fisheries and of Wall St.
against the wits of the North."
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It's backed by the fame of the original stage
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Strong and Pleasing Picture Made From a Jack London Novel
Mitchell Lewis in
"BURNING DAYLIGHT"
C. E. Shurtleff, Inc.-Metro.
DIRECTOR Edward Sloman
AUTHOR Jack London
SCENARIO BY A. S. Le Vino
CAMERAMAN Jackson Rose
AS A WHOLE Very well done production,
maintaining a fine story interest throughout
STORY Adapted from London's novel; has
been used as basis of other pictures, but is
treated well here and stands as unusual.
DIRECTION Commendable
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS All right
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Gets over very well in role demanding
force and simplicity.
SUPPORT Helen Ferguson and William Mong
good and are prominent ; some minor parts
overacted.
EXTERIORS A few good snow shots
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY New rich Yukon
miner, fleeced by New York "wolves," regains
fortune through primitive methods.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,600 feet
There have been many pictures produced in the past
which utilized the general outline of Jack London's
"Burning Daylight," but it is safe to say that the ])lot
has never been so well reated as in this bona fide adap-
tation of the celebrated work. The possibilities of the
story attracted other writers for the simple reason tliat
it is exceedingly strong in its elemental conflict be-
tween the man of the frozen wastes and the "wolves"
of Wall Street. In the present work the story has
been admirably handled, the dramatic moments are
well balanced with a number of lighter scenes, while
the climax sequence in which the Alaskan retrieves
the fortune of which the money ring has tricked him
possesses a fine degree of suspense.
Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight" throughout
the Vukon, strikes gold and creates a boom in a dis-
trict long off the map of prosperity. Letton. a finan-
cier from New York, journeys to the Yukon with the
idea of tricking Daylight of his vast holdings. But
the northerner plays a better hand and finally Letton
has to acknowledge himself defeated. He is forced to
honestl}' pay five million dollars for Daylight's prop-
erty.
Daylight, taking with him "Necessity," an old law-
yer, his daughter 13ora, who acts as secretary, and her
crippled brother goes to New York. Here the Letton
ring plan to fleece f)aylight of his newly gained
money. He is accei)te(l in their society and l.iu-ille.
l.etton's niece, playing the game too, easily wins a
jjroposal of marriage from him. He is then asked to
buy up a certain stock which will e\ cntnaily net him a
tremendous fortune, so the}' say.
And of course Daylight discovers that he has been
tricked. But going to the Letton crowd just as they
are gloating over their victory, he forces them, at the
point of a gun to hand over the equivalent of his losses
in bonds and then pockets their written agreement to
break him so as to protect himself lest they should
ask help from the police. This sequence is handled
very well and no small degree of suspense results from
it. In the end Daylight goes back to the Yukon with
Dora.
Mitchell Lewis brings the proper degrees of force
and simplicity to the title role. Helen l-Vrgu.son as
Dora and William Mong as Necessity give capable
assisting performances, as does Alfred Mien as Let-
ton. Letton's partners in trickery arc small roles
which are overplayed in an effort for comedy, ])ut the
rest of the principals, including (iertrude .Astor. Av-
thur Kdmuncl C'arew and Louis Morrison, give satis-
factory performances.
Has All the Elements of Popular Appeal and Should Go Big
"V\'hat with Jack London's name you have very
strong advertising possibilities in this picture. Lon-
don's works did and still do enjoy a vast popularity
and "Burning Daylight" is by no means the least of
his mrmy novels. So whether you play up Mitchell
Lewis .or not, don't forget Jack London's name. It
w ill bring the crowds.
Vou can play the story up in a big way^ too. Of
course London's name is more or less of a guarantee
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
of a good story, but in the present ca.se they ha\e pic-
turized one of his most popular themes and one whicii
has been extensively "borrowed." .And this is proof
of its varied elements of appeal.
A catchline such as "The virile story of a Yukon
miner who played against the Wall Street wolves even
as he did the wolves of the north," would be descrip.-
tive and attractive.
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ANDENID THOUGHT- If k kd been a vcaH\\>o fistea man
lie Would hoOc Kissed tnc ouOWaO.
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(from iheSooR 6y7lma Tllice Chopin, author 0/ JIieEocjle's Ulate)
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Ikst Lyons -Moran Feature Comedy Registers as Most Satisfactory
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in
"EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH"
Universal
DIRECTORS Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran
AUTHOR Edgar Franklin
SCENARIO BY. . ., Philip Hurn
CAMERAMAN .,, Alfred Gosden
AS A WHOLE Very satisfactory farce comedy
STORY Has series of good complications which
have been handled with appreciative comedy
sense.
DIRECTION Realizes possibilities in good style
PHOTOGRAPHY ; Good
LIGHTINGS ..., ^ Average
CAMERA WORK Good
STARS Both play straight roles; register their
comedy very skilfully.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS ..,...., Suburban stuff
INTERIORS Appropriate ; nothing big
DETAIL -.^ All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Complications aris-
ing after young wife and young man, about
to wed exceedingly jealous girl, have been
forced to spend night together in guarded
room.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,775 feet
Edgar Franklin is a writer of splendid material for
picture farces. He showed his skill in contriving un-
earthly but uproariously funny situations in Marshall
Neilan's "Don't Ever Marry" and now in "Everything
But the Truth," the first of the Eddie Lyons-Lee Mo-
ran feature comedies, he triumphs again in concocting
the comically ridiculous.
Here he has taken the young wife of a jealous hus-
band and the fiance of a jealous young woman and
piloted them through a series of circumstances at the
end of which they find themselves obliged to spend the
night in the same room. Rest assured that they make
all possible efforts to escape the situation, but it even-
tually gets the best of them.
The rest of the picture, the better part of it in fad,
is consumed by the efforts at explanation made by
these unfortunate two to the other two very interested
parties. This part of the picture is splendidly construcl-
cd from the angle of farce-comed\- and due to tlic
bkilful treatment accorded the situation by the joint
directors and their capable playing of the principal
roles it resolves itself into a series of very humorous
scenes.
I lie (■(iiiUMJy is ;ircinini];itivc jnst ns susikmisc is in
a well-written melodrama. Of course the young wife
and the fiance attempt in various ways to lie out of
their unfortunate night's adventure. But at each
turn as they see themselves clear some unexpected
question is put to them or some unexpected person
intrudes himself with n remark that coniplctclv la\ s
hare their lies.
.\11 things considered, the Lyons and Moran com
hination has been entirely successful in its first effort
at feature comedy. It is trnc that the producion lacks
any lavish touch, but the story is by no means depend-
ent on settings or scenery to put it over. It has the
goods in is own situations and these have been han
died in top-notch style.
Lyons and Moran both realize on their long train
ing in handling the stellar roles of the picture. They
seldom permit a chance to score a comedy point to
pass without taking advantage of it. Their characters
are contrasting but each plays with enthusiasm and
the proper degree of seriousness demanded by farce.
In their support appear Anne Cornwall and Katherine
Lewis as the girls in the case* Both register verj>^ sat-
isfactorily. Others are Nelson McDowell. Willis
Alarks and Elizabeth Witt.
A word is due the humorous animated cartoon con-
ceits that appear on the borders of the subtitles. They
are cleverly done, appropriate to the action and often
bring laughs on their own account.
Is Better Than Average and Should Please All Audiences
Box Office Analysis
Exhibitors who have been playing the Lyons-Moran
comedies for the past six or seven years hardly need
another introduction. It is enough to say that if their
audiences liked the one and two-reel stuff that this
comedy team has been serving up there will be no
doubt as regards their accepting this feature, for it is
superior to the short length subjects in every respect.
In fact, "Everything But the Truth" is a worthy
comedy feature for every exhibitor who doesn't de-
for the Exhibitor
mand a production suggesting a lavish use of the pro-
duction pur.se. The situations register with more
certainty than those of the average five-reeler and the
comedy is accumulative, rising steadily from the out-
set to the hilarious point close to the finish.
The awkward situation which the two young people
find themselves in might be related as a catchline in
advertising the production. Treat it in a light way
and the interest of the reader will be aroused.
JMi
DAILV
Sunday, May 16, 1920
Good Production And Efforts Of Players Get This Over In Good Style
Bryant Washburn in
"MRS. TEMPLE'S TELEGRAM"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR James Cruze
AUTHORS Frank Wyatt and William Morris
SCENARIO BY Elmer Harris
CAMERAMAN Henry Kotani
AS A WHOLE Light comedy offering with
enough amusing complications to please most
audiences.
STORY. . . .Somewhat obvious and nothing decidedly
new. but suits star and has pleasant surprise
finish.
DIRECTION ... .Very good; works up to very sat-
isfactory conclusion.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR. . . .Pleasing personality and decidedly at home
in the part.
SUPPORT Wanda Hawley a pretty and clever,
young wife; Walter Hiers and Carmen Phill-
lips both good.
EXTERIORS Real
INTERIORS Quite appropriate
DETAIL Some attractive titles
CHARACTER OF STORY Jealous young wife
plans a test to see if her husband is vamp-
proof.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,318 feet
As far a.s the story itself is concerned, "Mrs. Tem-
ple's Telegram" is not really new to photoplay audi-
ences, for the jealous wife and the complications which
her suspicions arouse, have been presented before. But
Director Cruze has given the picture a lively and thor-
oughly realistic production in that it continually "hits
home."
The surprise finish is about the best thing in "Mrs.
Temple's Telegram," and it's a wager that it will be
a scant few who will suspect that the whole affair
which came so dangerously near ruining the happy
married life of the Temples was all a plan of the sus-
picious young wife to test her husband's loyalty and
to see if he really were vamp-proof.
For those who like to discuss the theory of jealousy
as an indication of true love and vice versa, "Mrs.
Temple's Telegram" goes a long way toward proving
the "pro" of the argument.
After two years of married life, Mr. and Mrs. Tem-
ple are still in love with each other, and the titles mar-
vel at the fact. Hon and Dearie are demolishing nut
frappes, when suddenly Mrs. Temple discovers a
"painted pelican" making eyes at her hubby.
Tt proves too much for the jealous Mrs. T., so the
couple part. The wife goes home, but Mr. T. is pur-
sued by the vamp, who follows him into a department
store. He goes up to the roof to escape her, but she
follows and the two are locked up there for the night.
Carmen Phillips, as the vamp, goes through all the
motions of a siren, and pleads for a kiss, but the loyal
husband is immune.
The complications start when hubby returns the
next morning and tries to explain where he haS spent
the night. Mrs. T. refuses to believe the "tall" one
about being locked on the top of the skyscraper, so he
tells her another about spending the night with a
friend, making up a name and giving the name of some
suburban town. It happens that there is such a per-
son and the mix-up that it causes is highly aimusing,
but comes very near being disastrous. When finally
the vamp arrives, Mrs. T. explains that she planned
the whole thing.
You Can Promise A Pleasing Comedy Offering In This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
With the star's pleasing personality and his inter-
esting performance in "Mrs. Temple's Telegram," to-
gether with the all-around good work of the support-
ing cast and way the production has been handled
generally, you should have little trouble in putting
over Bryant Washburn's latest picture. It has a dis-
tinct appeal even though the idea is not exactly orig-
inal.
At the Rialto, the orchestra helped along the inter-
est by well-chosen selections, among them "The
Vamp" and "Kiss Me Again," which fitted in very ap-
propriately. You might stir up some enthusiasm by
such lines: "Is jealousy a sign of true love? What do
you think? See Mrs. Temple's theory in Bryant
Washburn's latest picture." Or, "If your name is
Brown, Smith, or Jones, watch out. You never know
what you may be dragged into. See what happened to
John Brown in 'Mrs. Temple's Telegram,' at the
theater."
Sunday, May 16, 1920
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DAIUY
Crook Picture That Peters Out After Very Promising Start
Enid Bennett in
"THE FALSE ROAD"
Thos. H. Ince-Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Fred Niblo
AUTHOR C Gardner Sullivan
SCENARIO BY C. Gardner Sullivan
CAMERAMAN George Barnes
AS A VvHOLE Average production of a crook
s;ory thtt peters out efter very promising
start.
STORY Not enough incident or situations to
furnish material for five reels, but general
development is praiseworthy.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Commendable
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Seen to average advantage in role of crook
SUPPORT Lloyd Hughes really has star part
in role opposite Miss Bennett.
EXTERIORS Realistic
INTERIORS Good
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Reformed crook
persuades sweetheart to join him through a
trick.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5.849 feet
\\ hilc "The False Kuad" again demonstrates C.
Gardner Sullivan's unusual ability in the l)uilding of a
scenario, it reveals xaridus plot shortcomings tliat
serve to Iiring it down to the merely average level.
After a very jjromising beginning, the picture starts
petering out owing to a lack of plot complications and
incident. The battle of wits between hero and hero-
ine might w ell have been highly sustaining had there
been some sort of action to l)ack it u]). As it is the
verbal \olle}s in which lhe_\- indulge by means of sub-
titles are rather lacking in force.
The i)icture opens by introducing Betty L'almer,
member uf a gang of crooks. She goes to meet Roger
Moran. her erstwhile sweetheart, just out of prison.
When he tells her and the others that he is going
straight, they give him the cold shoulder. On a New
Kiigland farm Roger becomes the dutiful hired man
of the Starbucks, the "kindest folks" in town. Inci-
dentally Starbuck is president of the bank.
Later Betty and "Frisco" Minnie come to the vil-
lage to rob the bank, which they ultimately succeed
in doing. And then later again Roger goes back to
the crooks, saying that he has given up trying to go
sraight. At this move of his Betty is disappointed and
realizing her feelings, Roger plays on them the more
until she finallv comes out and denounces him as a
quitter. Then Roger reveals that he was only play-
ing a game to win her over to the straight road. In
the climax sequence she robs "Sapphire" Mike Wil-
son, the head of the crooks, of the bank money and
together she and Roger take it back to the Starbucks.
They have run a little wild on depicting the activi-
ies of the crooks. They are introduced as living in a
"Third A\enue" hotel, but it's a pretty decent looking
])lace at that, and the Vx'ay the crooks roam all around
it would indicate that they own the place from roof to
cellar.
, The sequence in which Betty plies Wilson with
drink and drug that she may be free to open his safe,
is more or less minimized as to sustaining force be-
cause of the actionless character of the footage that
has preceded it.
Enid Bennett plays quite convincingly as Betty
Palmer. Lloyd Hughes really has the stellar role as
Roger Moran and his handling of the part is capable.
Others are Wade Boteler, Lucille Young, Charles
.Smilv, Edithe Yorke and Gorden Mullen.
Not Much to Be Said Either For Or Against This One
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Here is one of those average productions. The fact has such a prominent role in the picture it might be
that the action dwindles to almost nothing after a ^^.^„ ^^ ,„e(.rporate the line "With Lloyd Hughes" in
very promising introductory sequence, lessens the
effect of all the fine continuity building for which the
author deserves great credit.
all your advertising. This might recall his perform-
ance in "Dangerous Hours" to those who saw it and
The picture can be played with confidence that it will also establish this actor with your audiences. As
will give just average satisfaction. As Lloyd Hughes he is to be starred later this will help.
^^an the daughter of common
parents marry the blue-bloodedr
millionaire and both be happy V
Can the one step up without -*
the other stepping aown9 Or
is similarity of soufxhe only thing
that counts?
Jesse D. Hampton
presents
LANCHE Sweet
Simple"'Soul&
adapted from John Hastings Turners* famous novel
Dir&ted hy Robert Thornby
Judged from every standpoint
of acting, direction, story produc-
tion ana human appesl,"Simple
Souls'stands among the real
achievements of tlfe screen.
Judge it for yourself! —see it at
the nearest Pathe Exchange!
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Sunday, May 16, 1920
Very Episodic and Poorly Subtitled Production
Mary Miles Minter in
"JENNY BE GOOD"
Realart
DIRECTOR William Desmond Taylor
AUTHOR Wilbur Finley Pauley
SCENARIO BY Julia Crawford Ivers
CAMERAMAN James C. Van Trees
AS A WHOLE Terribly episodic production
with poorly chosen subtitles; could have end-
ed four or five times before it does.
STORY Made from very ancient material and
lacks continuity.
DIRECTION Could have omitted many of the
episodes to better effect.
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Some beautiful effects
CAMERA WORK Excellent
STAR Fares averagely with conventional in-
genue role.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Very pretty rural shots
INTERIORS Lavish
DETAIL Usual
CHARACTER OF STORY Little country girl
betrayed by socially ambitious rich couple
after their son has married her in secret.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,980 feet
In the first place very ancient story material has
gone into "Jenny Be Good." In the second place this
material hasn't been expertly developed. In fact, this
picture is one of the most episodic that has api)eared
in consideral)le time. The fact that the story could
have l:)een ended at many places before it finally does
reach its conclusion becomes more and more evident
as each foot of the last two thousand clicks through
the machine. But episode after episode is piled on and
the resulting discomfort to the average spectator
grows in proportion.
They open up with Grandma Nancy Beedie discov-
ering her daughter, who had eloj^ed a year before with
a musician, dead on her door- step. In her arms is a
bab}-. Thus is Jenny introduced. Grown to girlhood
she develops into one of those ingenues that dreams
of fairy princes with golden boots. Up in a little house
in the trees she plays her violin and makes friends
with all the birdies.
Then along comes Royal Renshaw, the son of rich
social climbers. It's love at first sight. They are
secretly married. Then Roj^al's parents send him
away by force on a yachting trip. Later they annul
the marriage. Royal returns and is unable to find
Jenny, as her grandmother has died and she has gone
to the great city. So he marries Jolanda Van Mater,
the dope-fiend daughter of a family with a name and
n(j money.
Jolanda hits the dope hard and Royal finally decides
on placing her in a sanitarium. He puts her in his
automobile, she discovers where they are going, there
is a struggle, and the automo1)ile goes over a precipice,
eliminating Jolanda from the earth and the plot. Royal
lies at the point of death, calling for Jenny. And Jenny
comes even though she leaves the Metropolitan audi-
ence waiting her debut as a violinist. Jenny had pre-
\ii)usly tried sewing in a factor}-, but a strike had
thrown lier out of work, so she went into vatideville
and then was taken up by society. In the end of course
Jenny and Royal marry and in the last scene the baby
is brought in.
The subtitles in this are in many cases very poorly
worded and more than once stand out like sore
thumbs. There is some very pretty lighting and pho-
tographic work and a numl^er of pretty landscapes
are shown. Mary Miles Minter is a pretty Jenny and
has an average cast supporting her, which includes
Jay Belasco, Margaret Shelby, Frederick Stanton, Ed-
win Brown, Lillian .Rambeau, Catherine Wallace,
Maggie Halloway Fisher and Grace Pike.
They Could Improve This Even Now^ If They Used the Shears
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While this story is very episodic and too sensational
at times it could have been made a much better pic-
ture had they eliminated various of the superfluous
episodes in the production and rewritten the subtitles.
These improvements can still be made if the produc-
ers see fit, and they certainly should. The picture
wouldn't be a world beater at that, but it would be
more compact, more sustaining than it is now in its
long drawn out episodic state.
This type of story has a large following and prob-
ably Mary Miles Minter's popularity will serve to draw
good crowds to this, but even her most ardent admir-
ers are likely to notice the faults in story construction.
Then, too, it is a mystery why they dragged the dope-
fiend, Jolanda, into a story of this type. It gives an
opportunity to bring in the automobile wreck thrill,
but otherwise her presence is rather disagreeable.
Sunday, May 16, 1920
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DAILV
13
Unusual Picture In Many Respects But Could Be Improved
Marjorie Rambeau in
"THE FORTUNE TELLER"
Robertson-Cole Special
DIRECTOR Albert Capellani
AUTHOR Leighton Osmun
SCENARIO BY George D. Proctor
CAMERAMAN Jacques Monteran
AS A WHOLf^. . . . : Production contains big woman
appeal but latter reels should be edited.
STORY Unusual and generally well constructed
DIRECTION Is a bit stagey at times and some
players are allowed to overact.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Plays splendidly in role that permits
varying opportunities and commands sym-
pathy.
SUPPORT Fernandez overacts as villain; Mc-
Kee too young looking for juvenile role.
ETERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Varying and appropriate
DETAIL Convincing
CHARACTER OF STORY Mother, disgraced
by jealous husband, proves that she is needed
to inspire son to success.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,500 feet
Here is a picture which might have been made some
few years since. This because many of the characters
in the story suffer from rather obvious cases of over-
acting and because, on the more important hand, the
latter part of it appears to have been slighted by the
film editor. If certain portions of the too volumin-
ous incident which appears in these hitter scenes were
eliminated the picture would gain a different classifi-
cation. At present there is too much minor detail to
result in a smooth running story.
Which is not to say that "The Fortune Teller" is a
poor picture. Not by any manner of means. There
is much about its rather unusual story that appeals
and there is a splendid and varied characterization
rendered by Marjorie Rambeau, who plays the title
rule which she created on the stage. In fact, the story
contains a very strong woman appeal in its basic
theme that mother love will prove the making of youth
over and above cold and calculated guidance offered
by a scientific father.
This idea is launched forth in a drama that begins
twenty years ago and shows Renee Browning being
turned from her home and deprived of her baby boy
by an insanely jealous husband. An adaptability at
lortune telling leads ber to the circus where, however,
she sinks to drunken degradation. A meeting with
her son, unknown to him, proves her salvation, and
then through her sympathy and encouragement the
boy makes good in the world of business. And in ad-
dition to this there is plenty of melodrama supplied
by the villain, one of the causes of Renee's fall from
grace in the first place.
Miss iRambeau's performance, through all the dif-
ferent phases of Renee's life, is marked by a deep
emotional ability that completely captivates the spec-
tator. Women specially will be impressed by her per-
formance because of the deep appeal that her suffering
causes. Her big scenes have been very well contrived
by George Proctor, who prepared the continuity, and
well staged in the main save for the fact that Capel
lani hasn't shut the safety valve on the acting of the
supporting cast. The picture is varied in setting and
a note of realism always permeates the background.
In her support Miss Rambeau has Frederick Bur-
ton as her husband, E. Fernandez, who overplays the
villain. Raymond McKee. a bit too young to be an
alderman, Cyprian Giles, T. M. Koupal, Franklin
Hanna and Virginia Lee.
Lends Itself Well To Distinctive Exploitation
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
A number of good exploitation opportunities sug-
gest themselves in connection with this picture. The
fact that it deals with a fortune teller who employs
cards in her work brings to mind a simple and effective
type of lobby display which the exhibitor can arrange
to suit himself. A mystic act such as was used at the
Broadway in New York might also be employed for
atmosphere in the larger theaters, while where such
talent is unavailable a local card entertainer might be
l)ressed into service.
The picture as it stands now contains a strong ap-
peal particularly to women. If the latter reels were
carefully edited the strength of the story might be
materially increased.
Miss Rambeau's name should be used extensively.
She is one of the better known actresses of the day
and has been constantly before the public for the last
few years. The fact that she starred in "The Fortune
Teller" on the stage is another advertising point.
14
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DAIUY
Sunday, May 16, 1920
Probably A Good Audience Picture But Story Is Long Drawn Out
Anita Stewart in
"THE YELLOW TYPHOON"
Louis B. Mayer-First National
DIRECTOR Edward Jose
AUTHOR Harold MacGrath
SCENARIO BY Monte M. Katterjohn
CAMERMAN Rene Guissart
AS A WHOLE. . .Fair entertainment; rather familiar
situations and vaguely plausible bits a draw-
back.
STORY. . .Title misleading and complication of ideas
often confuse, rather than convince.
DIRECTION. .. .Provides lavish settings and has
handled production in big way ; there are slip-
ups, nevertheless.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Plenty of opportunity in dual role
SUPPORT. . . .Donald MacDonald as the first victim
of the typhoon; suitable cast.
EXTERIORS Not many used
INTERIORS Adequate; some lavish sets
DETAIL. .. .Some unsatisfactory gaps in continuity
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . A contrast in the dif-
ferent natures of twin sisters.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,347 feet
When it came to making a picture based on Harold
MacGrath's novel, the producers certainly didn't find
themselves short on material for their adaptation. In
fact, they have tried to use too much of it, thereby
straining the imagination to absurd proportions, and
in order to cover all the ground, there are gaps in the
thread of the story that gradually fill up as the ac-
tion proceeds, but for the time being, prove confusing.
Throughout, there are bits that could have been made
clearer. For instance, there is one place where the
Typhoon and an admirer settle their future plans by
means of the roulette table. It is not clear enough to
be convincing.
Miss Stewart, in the dual role of Hilda and Berta
Nordstrom, has succeeded in portraying the two dis-
tinct characters in a splendid way, but she has en-
tirely too much of the responsibility of putting over
the picture. Director Jose has endeavored to put in
the production everything that appeals to a lover of
thrills, and as such, "The Yellow Typhoon" will
undoubtedly merit the production that it has received.
There are some lavish sets depicting the gambling
house operated by the notorious woman in the Orient.
Berta Nordstrom elopes with a wealthy young naval
engineer named Hallowell. Shortly after, her mother
is killed by the shock of the news that Berta has com-
mitted suicide. Hilda, a twin sister, enters the Secret
Service in Washington, it was really Berta's maid,
wearing Berta's clothing, who had committed suicide,
so Berta continues to be very much alive in Patis,
whither she has gone the more quickly to dispose of
her husband's wealth.
When she has spent all he has, she leaves him and
the following scenes show her as proprietress of a no-
torious gambling house in the Orient. She tires of
this and leaves for Manila, with Karl Lysgaard, an
admirer whom she evidently marries. In Manila, she
encounters Hallowell, who is working on important
Government plans concerning a submarine invention.
Lysgaard is after the plans and urges Berta to feign
a reconciliation with her former husband in order to
secure the papers.
Berta is later trapped by her sister, Hilda, in the
interest of the Secret Service, but Berta kills
Hallowell and she and Lysgaard escape to New
York, where they make an efifort to again secure
the papers, now in the hands of Hallowell's pal, John
Mathison. But Hilda is on the job again, but before
they can be caught, Lysgaard kills Berta and shoots
himself. Hilda and Mathi.son turn to each other.
If Your Folks Like This Sort of Stuff You'll Have Little Trouble
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
As an averagely entertaining picture, "The Yellow
Typhoon" will most likely get by with the majority
because of its various points of appeal. The type of
woman as shown in Berta — a woman of the world —
still interests a goodly number, and the plot to get the
Government plans still serves to furnish excitement
for those who like this sort of stufl;. Again, there are
So they won't be mislead, say that "The Yellow
Typhoon" is the name given to a notorious woman.
I'se the name of the author and say it is a "Saturday
Evening Post" story. If you wJint a catchline try:
"They were twins, Berta and Hilda. One Avas an ad-
venturess, the other a shrewd business woman in the
those who will like the work of Miss Stewart as the Secret Service employ. See how their paths crossed
blond Berta and the dark-haired Hilda. in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' "
Sunday, May 15, 1920
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DAILY
15
Unusually Delightful Picture; High Class And Distinctive
Blanche Sweet in
"SIMPLE SOULS"
Hampton-Pathe
DIRECTOR Robert Thornby
AUTHOR John Hastings Turner
SCENARIO BY Fred Myton
CAMERAMAN Charles Kauffman
AS A WHOLE. .. .Very distinctive and high class
production of unusual romantic novel.
STORY. . . .Something out of the ordinary with strong
heart interest and good comedy touches.
DIRECTION Delightful
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK. Very good
STAR. .. .Fine; makes a real, human character of
Molly Shine.
SUPPORT. . . .Charles Meredith gives very good per-
formance in opposite role.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Varying and appropriate
DETAIL Enriches story interest considerably
CHARACTER OF STORY. ... Romance of a Duke
and a shop-girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,264 feet
Jesse D. Hampton surely selected a fine book to
I picturize in John Hasting Turner's "Simple Souls."
A more unusual and delightful romance was never
bound between covers. With Blanche Sweet in the
role of Molly Shine in this visualization of the novel,
and with the most appropriate and sympathetic treat-
ment accorded the story, a production of the utmost
class and distinction is tlie result. In fact, "Simple
Souls," the picture is worthy of being shown in houses
of the highest class,, while its big, simple appeal will
bring lo it tlie ^delighted api)rc)\al of ail audiences,
high and low.
The picture has a wealtii of love interest, and of
heart interest and comedy. The opening scenes show
tlie meeting of Molly Shine, a London shop girl, and
t^ie Duke of Wynninghame, too much of an idealist to
he a success in society or his chosen j)astime, science.
He is an absent-minded fellow, always forgetting his
top hat and walking out in the open, bare-headed.
The upshot of the meeting is that the Duke sends
Molly two pounds a week to buy books and then
promptly forgets about her. But Molly's family dis-
covers the weekly remittance and immediately sus-
I)ects the worst. The result is that the Duke finds
himself forced into a marriage with a girl who merely
attracted his passing fancy.
Here the real romance begins. Molly really loves
her husband, but he is so absorbed in other things that
he scarcely notices her. To make matters worse, there
is the Duke's sister, Octavia, who is sure she is going
to break the "terrible" marriage. How Molly stands
on her rights and finally wins the love of the man who
gave her his name, makes most delightful entertain-
ment, as pictured here.
Blanche Sweet makes of Molly a very real and un-
usual girl. She is sometliing dififerent from the typical
})icture heroine, and Miss Sweet decorates the part
with distinctive touches and a refreshing personality.
Charles Meredith, as the Duke, adds another splendid
performance to his short but prominent list of screen
work. Kate Lester, Herbert Standing, Mayme Kelso
and Herbert Grimwood are seen in other important
roles which they carry very well.
Too much can not be said in praise of the sym-
pathetic treatment accorded the story by Fred Myton,
who adapted it, and by Robert Thornby, who directed.
Various Elements Unite To Make This A Real Winner
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is nothing of the spectacular or the deeply
moving about this picture to earn it the stamp of
"greatness." But there is an unusual quality, a pro-
nounced individuality about it tliat raises it high
above the average run of features now on the market.
Its romance, its comedy and its contrast of character,
and above all, the careful treatment evinced in all
production departments, prove the determining fac-
tors in elevating it to the top notch it enjoys.
In advertising it, play up Blanche Sweet. Here is
a star that is giving a practical demonstration that one
can come back and be bigger tlian before. Also give
the title a good play, and the author's name, as the
book had a very good sale. :\nd once you get the
crowds in, "Simple Souls" is the sort of picture that
will do its own advertising. After the first day of its
run you won't have to worry about the box-office.
PRISCll/L^ DE^N
How's this for 3rd Run ?
HE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL"
broke all records at the
Standard Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio,
today. Although this picture played
Loew^s Stillman and Loew^s Mall in
this city for one week each I had to
stop selling tickets three times and at
nine-thirty there was a line of people
over a city block long waiting to get in.
Was compelled to run till mid-night.
"THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL"!
is the greatest of great features.^^
Thomas G. Carroll, Manager
STANDARD THEATRE,
" CLEVELAND, O.
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A Benjamin B. Hampton Production
RIDERS of the DAWN
,' A Photoplay of the Novel
!/ "The Desert of Wheat'
«>^ZANE GREY
- vj Directed by HUGH RYAN CONWAY
I w:w:hodkinson corpcmtion
ETCHELLS
527 Fifth Avenue. New York City
Distriburint: ihronali PATHE Exchange, IrKOrpoitited
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A PRONOUr^bED
BOX OFFICE FAVORITE
All the money- making screen Values are to be
found in this picture in rare abundance.
A REAL STORY OF PUNCH AND PEP
written by Zane Grey, America's greatest
living novelist.
A CAST OF EVEN EXCELLENCE, not
one star and the other actors of doubtful value,
but a constellation of stars working together
harmoniously to visualize ihe| story and not to
glorify themselves: Roy Stewart, Joseph J.
Dowling, Claire Adams, Robert McKim,
Frederick Starr.
THE THEME IS THE TALK OF THE
HOUR AND THE TALK OF THE
WORLD.
IT'S A BENJAMIN B. HAMPTON PRO-
DUCTION, greater than his "Desert Gold,"
The Sagebrusher, " and "0^'he Westerners."
CLEAN, WHOLESOME.
THRILLING. SENSATIONAL. A
COMPELLING COMBINATION.
Nothing draws the crov\/ds Ijke a
celebrated novel translated into the
language of the screen. It is sure
fire every time.
oftf%
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JOSEPH J. ^
DOWLING
as "Mr. Anderson"
MARIE
MESSENGER
as "Kathleen"
ARTHUR
MORRISON
as Olsen"
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FREDERICK.
STARR, as "Nash"
Riders of the Dawn
at the STRAND
in NEW YORK
HAS had a wonderful "press," as they
say on the other side. Comments
of the New York papers were unan-
imously favorable. This is the first time
in many months that the New York
papers were a unit in their praise of a
picture. Neither the "World" nor the
"American" offered any comment
whatever on either the "Riders of the
Dawn" or the program at the Strand.
The other papers commented as follows:
TELEGRAPH
"An exciting and vivid story."
TRIBUNE
'The picture is a good melo'drama well
acted."
SVN-HERALD
'This photo play deals with the North West
grain region, vividly and thrillingly, without
overstating its case."
TIMES
"The story might be called 'Action, Un'
limited'' "
These comments were given by experi-
enced writers and in no way influenced
by advertising. They were fully in-
dorsed by the
PUBLIC VERDICT
Before eight o'clock the colored person in the
Strand uniform started his cry, "Standing Room
Only," and kept it up well along toward 10 o'clock.
Money'making pictures are few and far between.
DO NOT HESITATE WHEN THE BAND
WAGON STOPS IN FRONT OF YOUR DOOR
V.W. HODKINSON CORPORmON
527 Fifth Avenue. New YorkGty
Distributing through PATH^ Exchangejncorpcmted
Foreign Distributor. J. Frank Drockliss.lnc.729-7sft Ave.
55
VIOLET
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FRANK - .
BROWNLEE as'Glidden:'
Sunday. May 16, 7920 U«^* ^\ D'^l^^ '^
Atmosphere Of Story Overwhelms Work Of The Star
Sessue Hayakawa in mystery maintained will hold the interest fairly well.
"THE DEVIL'S CLAIM" The material is comprised of a story within a story.
Haworth Production-Robertson-Cole J" ^rubb Alexander has his hero an author in search
^,^^^^^_, ^, , r^ ■ , , of material for a novel, and as he is inspired the plot
DIRECTOR Charles Swickard ,,-, , jifj,-i
» ,T,«xT^-r^ ,_,,., , is revealed with author and his friends playing the
AUTHOR J. Grubb Alexander ^, ,, ■.,,,.
^^•r,»T» ■r-.T^ T,,r , ^ ■, , A ^ 1 various parts. Alexander has provided the star with
SCENARIO BY J. Grubb Alexander rrr „ i tt . , • , •
^ . ,,-r-.T-. » ,, A »T %, , T^ Tw,-„. a sort of Jekyll and Hyde character in the inner story,
CAMERAMAN Frank D. Williams , • , tt , , i, ,_, t-,
»„ . T,,TT^T T-, ,, . . • r . , ^■, which Hayakawa handles very capably. The open-
AS A WHOLE Maintains interest fairly well; , ,• , , xt ir i .
. , . , . , , intr reels, which are supposed to represent New York s
theme isn t one with universal appeal. x-^ • i r r.,ti r^
orT,.^T-.„ o . , • , . . Latin Quarter, srive a rather far-fetched idea of Green-
STORY. . . .Story within a story; confusing at times . . ,?:..
DIRECTION Overdoes the atmosphere stuff, but ^^'*^], ' f^^* .,,.,.,,,.,
, , Akbar Khan casts aside his little Hindu sweetheart
It serves to get the story over m good style. , , .... . . „
T^TT^^^^T-** T,TT,r -A • a ud s cl Bc t s a y o u ug soci c ty gi r 1 as h IS ucxt VIC ti m . But
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair , ... •' ^ ^, ^, , , ■ ,
., ,^^^^^^^_„ ,^ .,-,,,, the girl IS aware of the authors trickery in securing
LIGHTINGS Not up to Haworth standard . .^ f , • , , , , •, r,- ,
^ . ,,T-,T-. » T,T^-r-.T^ r, . r victims upoH which he bases the material of his novels.
CAMERAWORK Satisfactory ^ ,,. . • ^ , , , a , u
„^._, ^ . , ,. . , , So Virginia Crosby leads Akbar on, and from their
STAR. . . .In opening reels disappoints, but works up ,, ... . , , ,,„, r^ •,, ry^ ,
, , , , talks, he is inspired to write The Devil s Trade
much better toward close. i\/r i >. t^. • ■ ^ u ^ r ^u i
oTTi-.T-./-xT»rn /-.I nff J T^, A,r-. u 11 11 Mark. The various installments of the novel are
SUPPORT Coleen Moore and Rhea Mitchell well r , j j • i .1 1 .1 • • , 1
, , unfolded with the author in the principal role, while
cast; others good. , tt- 1 ■ , , ir- • • 1 •
'..^^^^^^^ - ,, , . , the Hindu maid and Virginia play important parts.
EXTERIORS Mostly night scenes ™ , , , .^° ^ ^..^ , f^^. ,
T»T^T^T-.T/-NT-wr, -r . , The plot has to do with a superstitious lot of Hindus
INTERIORS Lavish sets ,, j V^ -i ^^r 1 • %^,
T^T^rry a tt a „ • , Called Dcvil Worshippers. The adventurous hero,
DETAIL All right ,, , tt • .1 at 1 1 • 1 •
/-TJATJAz-T-T-n /-»T- oTA/^T^w tt • , ^, , callcd Hassan lu thc Novcl, comcs upou thcir templc lu
CHARACTER OF STORY Hindu author who ,. , . , , ,. •, , • ,,
- , . his wanderings and when his guide, who is really one
uses experiences of others for his story ma- , ^, , . .^.^ 1 1 • tt 1 -n 1 ■ t-i
. , ^ •'of the worshippers, attacks him, Hassan kills him. The
terial r-r >
T ^».^^TT ^J. ^^^■r^-.-r^^^^^. , story goes that forever after, Hassan will, at regular
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,100 feet ■,, u ■ u-x a uu .u ■ -. ( .u a a
intervals, be imbibed with the spirit of the dead wor-
For those with atmospheric tendencies, admirers of shipper, and during these periods he is lead to kill.
Hindu relics and queer smelling incense, this picture Various complications follow, but in the last install-
will have unlimited appeal for it's just packed full of ment, the author sees himself in the character as Has-
such atmosphere, running all the way from New san, and through the inspiration of Virginia, the char-
York's Greenwich Village to India. As a whole, the acter of Hassan marries the Hindu maid while as the
production has been carefully made and the element of author, he married her in reality.
18
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DAII.V
Sunday, May 16, 1920
Appeal To Those Who Like This Sort Of Story
Box Office Analysis
Sessue Hayakawa in
"THE DEVIL'S CLAIM"
Haworth Production- Robertson-Cole
"The Devil's Claim" will appeal to individuals
rather than the public in general. There is some very
good atmosphere stuff in it for those who like it. At
times, it is just a bit confusing to keep track of the
two stories, to know just which is "The Devil's
Claim" and which "The Devil's Trade Mark," the lat-
ter being the title of the story within the story. For
the most part, however, the director has succeeded
for the Exhibitor
fairly well in maintaining coherence ih his rather com-
plicated material.
Base your biggest appeal on the name of the star,
for his admirers will most likely like this one even
though the star's work is practically made secondary
to the story. He has had much better vehicles than
this. For those who "eat up" Oriental stuff, say:
"See how the Hindu author of Greenwich Village
picked the victims which furnished the inspiration for
his work." Or, "Have you ever wondered how au-
thor's get the ideas for their stories. Se« how it's done
in 'The Devil's Claim.' "
HERE WE ARE
STATE RIGHT BUYERS GET BUSY
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Director of "HUMORESQUE"
"The Pictorial Triumph of the Year"
Has another one
MRS. SESSUE
HAYAKAWA
m
"ASHES OF DESIRE"
The Mighty Drama of World-Wide Heart Appeal
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Some Short Reels
"An Eastern Westerner" — Pathe
Winding his i-urrciit series for Pathe, Harold Lio.vd appears
in still another setting. This time he rides westward where he
again gets into an uncomfortable mess, and once more draws
many laughs with his nonchalant manner. Frank Terry has
furnished a story which in construction is similar to many
others that the bespectacled comedian has used. As usual, a
big chase comes at the climax, but it is a funny chase — one
that abounds in little tricks and bits of business that amuse.
There arc numerous laughs — touches that provoke mirth, and
although this is not the best of the series, it is up to the aver-
age maintained. Opening with a cabaret scene, in which
Lloyd insists upon shaking the shimmie, the action shifts to
the west. Here a wicked saloon-keeper and leader of a masked
band determines to remove Lloyd for interfering with his plans.
The chase finds the star eluding his pursuers in various ways
and eventually he manages to give them the slip and get the
girl. His flirtation with an escorted woman, mistaking the
touch of a trombone for a forward move upon her part, is a
laughable bit. The scene at the poker game has some novel
stuff in it and the chase keeps the grins coming. Generally, a
safe bet.
"Treat 'Em Kind"— National-Goldwyn
Laughs are included in plentiful numbers in this two-reeler
which stars Neal Burns. Humorous bits have beer distrib-
uted judiciously over the comedy which, with careful cuttmg,
would be certain of success almost anywhere. Its main fault
is that they have dragged it out beyond its natural conclusion,
with the result that the closing footage is rather tiresome. At
the start, the church scene is quite funny, with the antics of a
pair of youngsers provoking mirth. They have satirized sev-
eral of the characters, but have avoided overdrawing them,
with the result that that scene registers effectively. Burns,
who has the role of the upright 3'oung man, upon observing that
the girl he loves cares more for various sinners, whose evil
habits she takes it upon herself to correct, than for him, effects
a "souse" and the theme is woven about the manner in which
he finally ■yvins her hand. The added material could be
dropped to advantage. '
"Bray Pictograph," No. 435 — Goldwyn
Phrases of an ambiguous nature, in most cases bordering
upon the vernacular, are picturizcd in the opening portion of
this Bray reel. After that comes a portion showing the elec-
trical mechanism, worked by waves, invented by a Californian.
Shown with unusual clearness, that part holds interest. An-
tigua, a town in the British West Indies, in which most of the
work is done by children, is seen in the section which fol-
lows, and "Spring Fever," a Jerry on the Job cartoon, winds
up. The latter ranks with the better cartoons of this series
and concludes the offering nicely.
"The Third Eye"— Astra-Pathe
Practically all of the features essential to the success of a
serial are to be found in Pathe's newest drawn-out drama.
H. H. Van Loan has provided a story in which numerous com-
plications appear, a tale that is replete with ingenious situa-
tions, has an element of mystery that serves its purpose and
keeps the spectator in suspense. Technically, the production
reaches the desired standard. The photography and lightings
are satisfactory and the settings expertly staged. What makes
il especially interesting at the start is the fact that a con-
siderable part of the initial episode takes place in a picture
studio. The average serial follower is a fan of the type who
usually takes a great deal of interest in everything connected
with films in any way. Placing the action in the place where
tlie photoplay is manufactured adds a touch that will make a
favorable impression.
Fileen Percy and Warner (Jland are featured in the offering,
the latt(.r as usual assaying a heavy role. The former in the
character of a screen star holds her end of it up excellently
and Oland certainly knows how to turn the sympathy of the
audience the other way. Jack Mower plays well opposite the
lero'ne, while Olga Grey is one of Oland's band — the woman
who would wed the villain if he would but agree. She delin-
tates the type in the usual manner — smokes her cigarette with
a sneaking glance to one side, tosses her head about in a man-
ner that suggests cunning and concocts evil plots. James W.
Home, who directed, has turned the material into a serial that
should score a success, and William Parker is credited with
writing the scenario.
Just who or what "The Third Eye" is is not very apparent
and will elicit many guesses. So will the ending of the first
episode. The leap from the roof closing the second section is
not a new idea, strictly speaking, but has been shot in fine
fashion. Getting the hero before the onrushing locomotive is
also an old stunt — one that they are all familiar with. It has
been given a twist that is somewhat novel, however, so that
it can get by although not with much to spare. In view of the
duality of the rest of the film, they should not hold that against
it. With judicious exploitation, this can be put over so as to
prove a winner. It may not be a hit, but with the first three
episodes used as a criterion, no reason why it should not go
well is apparent. Certainly it looks like the goods.
"A Simp and Satan" — Reelcraft
Story material of qualitv, commendable direction and a gen-
erally satisfactory production make this two reel comedy.
starring Milburn Moranti, worth while. Hades, the home
of Satan, is the scene of what is in the nature of a prologue,
effectively staged. After that the footage is devoted to the
evil one's picturization of the future existence of a couple
about to be married. The two about to undergo the matri-
monial process are summoned to the regions below and after
listening to Satan's tale, in which the wife is pictured as an
atrocious vampire, the groom decides to "take a chance any-
how!" What comes directly before lags a trifle perhaps, but
the gag coming at the climax is a sure-fire laugh — one that
will get a guffaw from almost any audience. Grover Jones
is responsible for the story and direction.
"The Instalment Plan" — Reelcraft
Using the instalment plan is a subject from which to draw
laughs, Grover Jones, who wrote and directed this two-reeler.
has furnished another mirth-provoker. Milburn Moranti oc-
cupies the stellar role, which he holds down in fair fashion.
An advocate of the scheme of making purchases on the dollar
down and dollar when you get me plan, Moranti upon being
married proceeds to live right merrih' until the army of col-
lectors grows to abnormal proportions. For a time he is able
to avert the inevitable, but eventually the crash comes. The
result is that his apartment is left entirely bare and only the
baby remains his. Some of he material used may not be
strictly new, but most of it is excellent and handled so as to
keep the grins coming at a rapid rate. Miles J. Burns manip-
ulated the camera and his end was well taken care of.
20
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DAILV
Sunday, May 16, 1920
Good Picture Made From|Well Handled Dual Role Story
Elaine Hammerstein in
"THE SHADOW OF ROSALIE BYRNES"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR George Archainbaud
AUTHOR Grace Sartwell Mason
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMEN Lucien Tanguay and
Jules Cronjager.
AS A WHOLE. .. Generally entertaining dual role
picture with well sustained climax sequence.
STORY. .. .Very simply contrived with small num-
ber of complications, but holds interest well.
DIRECTION. . . .Climax sequence is suspenseful be-
cause of the writing, not the directing — direc-
tion shows small attention to light and shade.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Excellent
CAMERA WORK Fine double exposure work
STAR Plays acceptably in dual role
SUPPORT Commendable
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. Mistaken identity
theme handled in dramatic way.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,429 feet
"The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes," utilizing the dual
role theme and the "mistaken identity" opportunities
that it affords, offers generally satisfactory entertain-
ment in its picturized form. The interest builds with
a certain degree of accumulative power from the out-
set and rises to its height in a particularly well con-
trived climax sequence, in which the melodramatic
effect of the situation is increased by some clever
lighting and detail work.
The story is the picture's strongest point despite its
simplicity and small number of complications. The
direction accorded it is not of the best. While no
flagrant faults are to be found in this department, it
will be noted that the director showed little knowl-
edge of light and shade, of highlights and low in his
handling of the majority of the scenes. Action in
monotone, the stamp of a degree of inefficiency in di-
rection, is subconsciously felt. It is this handicap that
the stor}^ manages to overcome with the result that
the picture, on the whole, provides good entertain-
ment.
Elaine Hammerstein appears as twin sisters, Rosa-
lie Byrnes, a concert singer, and "The Flame," a no-
torious character in city night life. At a Y. M. C. A.
hut Rosalie meets Gerald Cromwell, a lieutenant,
about to sail for France. In the short time they are
together, a great love grows and the day Gerald sails
they are married. In France, he sends a picture of
Rosalie to his sister and her fiance, Stone.
In the meantime, "The Flame" has become involved
in an ugly scandal. In need of money, she goes to
Rosalie's apartment, but finds her out. While there,
she is approached by Stone, who offers her a large
sum to give Gerald up. Sensing the cause of the
proposition, she consents. Stone writes to Gerald,
enclosing "The Flame's" confession that she does not
love him. As Rosalie's name has been forged to it,
he loses faith in her. Of course, when he returns, the
happy ending is brought about. The strongest part
of the picture is the sequence in which Rosalie goes to
remove her sister's gloves from the room wherein she
believes she has committed murder. Here the scenes
are deftly handled and there is some very effective
lighting that adds considerably to the suspense.
Miss Hammerstein fares very well in the dual role
and receives commendable support from Edwin Lang-
ford as Gerald, and from Alfred Hickman, as Stone.
Should Go Well Specially If They Like This Star
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Catch lines could be used on the order of the fol-
lowing: "The story of twin sisters — good and bad —
If your audiences have taken kindly to the previousB
Selznick pictures in which Elaine Hammerstein has*
starred, there's no doubt about their accepting this
one for it appears to be quite the best she has done^ ^ great love — a happy marriage — then the blackest lie,
under her present management. The story is told
simply and directly and the mistaken identity situa-
tion is handled so that a good bit of interest and sus-
pense results.
a forged signature and their happiness tottered ,"
"Elaine Hammerstein in a dual role picture quite dif-
ferent from anything heretofore seen."
George Kleine. Presidenr John La.sen. Vice-President L. C. Wheeler. Treasurer B. C, Hardc.le, Secretary
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FILMS iX
I N C O R P O R AT E D
NEW YORK ' CHICAGO
110 WEST 40th STREET , 63 EAST ADAMS STREET
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AUTHOR: Gertrude Ather-
ton, whose ''Tower of Ivory"
has an international reputation
as a novel of tremendous emo-
tional power.
CAST: An all-star array, in-
cluding Barbara Castleton,
John Bowers, Sidney Ains-
worth, Doris Pawn, Lawson
Butt and others.
STORY: Margaret Hill, a
singer in a Barbary Coast dive,
rises through superhuman
pluck to the star role in
Europe's leading opera com-
pany.
The picture tells the story of
her amazing career, and un-
folds one of the most exquisite
love quests ever screened.
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Samuel Goldw vn
Re:x: BeacK
ftreseyvt
our OF
IHE STORM
"Mapledjifom. ikclamous^Lovcl
THE TOWER OF IVORY
GEKriaiDE
ATHERTON
William Parke
(^BRADSTREET
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Ji^RECOCHIZEl
^"JTHORIT
L. XII
No. 47
Monday, May 17, 1920
rban Merges Units
ms $10,500,000 Corporation — Has
^ew Projector and New Color
Process
harles Urban, president of the
etc Company of America, and
ous other corporations which he
■ates, is head of a new company
wn as the' Urban Motion Picture
ustries, formed in Albany on Sat-
IV with a capitalization of $10,-
000.
he new company will provide for
merging of all existing compa-
and will also merge the present
eto Co. of America, which pro-
es at present two one-reel re-
es, the Urban Movie Chats and
Kineto Review. Of the latter
ase about 40 have been issued,
le it is planned to issue 1,000, the
to form the nucleus of a perma-
t film library. The Movie Chats
issued twice a week and are
died in New York and New Jer-
by the Empire State Film Co.,
hur G. Whyte's new independent
iiange.
r. Urban stated on Saturday that
lign distribution for his educa-
|al releases is arranged for, but
ide of the arrangement with Em-
State nothing has been done in
(Continued on Page S)
^inik Buys 45th St. Building
lyman Winik, connected with
k|5tern Import and W. H. Prod.,
purchased the office building at
W. 45th St. for speculation. The
)erty rents for $130,000 yearly and
held at $1,250,000.
Deitrich With International
enry Hobart, general manager of
r|rnational Film, verified the re-
published in WID'S DAILY
tl^aturday that Theodore C. Deit-
would become director of pub-
^V and advertising for the Hearst
mnization.
Big 6" Chartered
W Corporation in Delaware Cap-
italized at $1,000,000
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
over, Del. — Incorporation papers
; filed here on Saturday for the
kjjciated Producers by representa-
I of the Corporation Trust Co.
he capitalization of the new com-
«/ is $1,000,000.
Price 5 Cent*.
"All H — 1 can't stop me!" said the man who took the greatest sporting
chance. — Mayflower Photoplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan produc-
tion, "A Splendid Hazard," directed by Allan Dwan and released by First
National. — Advt.
First National Officials Back
J. D. Williams, H. O. Schwalbe,
Moe Mark and Nate H. Gordon re-
turned to New York late Saturday
afternoon from Dallas, where they
got under way the campaign against
the HuLsey-Uynch combination.
Robert Lieber, president of the
Circuit, who was in Dallas, returned
to Indianapolis and Sol Lesser con-
tinued to the coast.
Franklin Deal Not Closed
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Albert Kaufman
saj's regarding the report that he had
signed Sidney Franklin to make a
series of productions that the deal
has not been closed as yet, although
its consummation seerns very likely.
Franklin is now at 'Palm Springs
shooting final scenes for "Athalie."
"Roxy"Back
;xpected to Assume at Least Par. i
Management of Capitol in Which _■
Goldwyn Has Interest
S. L. Rothapfel, "Roxy," is bad ;
on Broadway. Although nothing of. |
ficial was mentioned regarding it oiv«
Saturday, it is expected that "Roxy'j /
will have an active share in the man^ i
agement of the Capitol in which \, ]
is officially announced Goldwyn nov!] ,
has an interest. i
"Roxy," who it is understood ha!,i '
been in general charge of the Gold.j ,
wyn theater operations, has of latt|j
been whipping into shape the prey
sentations at the * various theatenj
which Goldwyn has acquired. .', j
short time ago he went to Milwau.
kee to arrange for the opening of tht.'_
Merrill theater there under Goldwyij
auspices. ,> j
The announcement of Goldwyn !j
interest in the Capitol is officially ^
made by Messmore Kendall, presi ^ ^
dent of the theater company. By vir
tue of the deal Edward Bowes, man.
aging director of the Capitol, be,|
comes a director and an active exe_c,.j
utive in the affairs of Goldwyn, whili|^
the board of directors of the CapitOj
is increased so as to include F. T^
Godsol. Samuel Goldwyn, Eugene dt^
Pont, Lee Shubert, Moritz Hilder'
WilliamTopkis, Henry Ittleson ant^
P. W. Haberman. The Goldwyr
board now includes T. Coleman di^
Pont, Col. William Braden, Mess,
more Kendall, Robert W. Chamben';
and Edward Bowes. ,'
It will be recalled that a fe'w
months ago both Goldwyn and thij '
Capitol vigorously denied that th«
former had bought into the Capitol:.
he above company is, of course,
new directors' combination fa-
. irly known as the "Big 6"—
^mas H. Ince, Maurice Tourneur,
k Sennett, Allan Dwan. Marshal
an and George Loane Tucker.
Lytell Leaves for East
(liy wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Bert Lytell, Metro
star, left for New York yesterday.
He will make four productions in
New York.
I
New Distributor Organizes
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — The Masterpiece Film
Distributing Corp. has been formed
here with an active capital of from
$1,000 to $151,000. The papers pro-
vide for 15,000 shares of preferred
stock at $10 a share and 100 share;;
of common stock, no par value.
Cahane Arrives
Harry Cahane arrived in New
York from California on Saturdav.
To Produce in Sweden
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Winifred Westover
will leave for New York about June
12 en route to Sweden, where she
will make a series of productions at
the head of her own company.
New Film Club Member
The local Victor Kremer exchange
has been admitted to the Film Club
for this territory.
Goldwyn Returns !
Samuel Goldwyn returned fronl^
abroad yesterday with a glowing pic''
ture of the possibilities offered bj
the European field. _ ■
Mr. Goldwyn was particularly im
pressed by the interest displayed b)
English financiers in things celluloid
He said that 1,000 theaters are scheds
uled for construction in England in
the next 18 months and pointed ou
the scope of the field in France wher
he said that all of France had 1,20(
theaters and of these about 95 pei^
cent seated 300 as an average.
He had nothing to say about thi'
new distributing company which it !•
reported he formed for English dis "
tribution of the Goldwyn product. '
Gabriel L. Hess returned with Mr^
Goldwyn.
YOUR Good Printing
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
DAILV
Monday, May 17, S
, XII No. 47 Mon. Mar 1 7, 1920 PriccS CenU
pyright 1920. Wid's Film and Film Folks,
c. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
•w York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
LM FOLKS, INC.
C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
cr; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
d Editor ; J. W. Alicoate, Secretary and
isiness Manager.
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Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
1 Floor, Consumers Bldg., Chicago. 111.
Quotations
Bid. Asked.
imous Players . . 70 71
*do pfd. ". 81 83
oldwyn 22V2 22^
Dew's, Inc 29 31
riangle 5/16 H
nit. Pict. Prod.. . 1% 2
^orld Film % Va
do 2nd pfd 54 V»
Last
Sale.
70
83
22/2
30.K8
♦Thursday's quotations.
New Exchange in Philadelphia
{Special to IVID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — The De Luxe Fihn
xchangc has been established with
ony Luches,se as manager. The
-ganizatiou has five features on its
joks already, these being "Blind
ove," "The Window Opposite," "In
le Days of Daring," "The Unhappy
^'ife" and "One Law for Both."
he offices are at 1325 Vine St.
C&old
ao
MtW VOAK
Sir:
The Philadelphia Public
Ledger says:
" 'The Woman and the
Puppet', Geraldine Farrar,
repeats, emphasizes and
amplifies her acting tri-
umphs of 'Carmen' in its
photoplay form and for
sheer appeal to the eye,
the production eclipses any
in which she has appeared
before."
ANOTHER POPULAR CHRISTIE COMEDY
"Should a Husband Tell?" with Dorothy Devore and Jimmie Harrison, is
one of the new popular Christie comedies which are registering in the
best theatres everywhere. — Advt.
Miles
to build.
Kunice.
$100,000.
Butler,
000.
Houses Planned
City. Mont. — W. G.
11
yde
La.— New
1,000.
hotise to cost
Pa.— .\. P. Gillespie. $150,-
Mexico, Mo.— C. M. Clay, 1,500.
Freehold, N. J. — A. J. C. Stokes to
build.
Ne\y York — Margaret Riley will
erect a house in Greenwich Village.
Harne>- G?llant will be manager.
Still Talking About Posters
The Film ("lub has appointed a new
CDniniittee to look into the unmount-
ed v'oster situation. The committee
consists of L. Rosenblueh, Harry H.
Ruxbaum, William Raynor, Connors
and Lester Adier.
Urban Merges Un^s
36-
les
Norwood. N.
to build.
D. — Wm. .'soebrands
House Leased
Waco, Tex. — Jefferson Theater
Co., connected with Pantages chain,
leased Orpheum.
Baltimore, Md. — Jacob Comprecht,
Jesse Benesch, and Reuben E. Otten-
heimer bought Idle Hour from C. C.
Waskey for $105,000.
Selznick Purchases Screen Rights
-M\T()n .Sel/.nick has purchased the
scenarios or screen rights to stories
of ten authors.
These are Frank L. Packard, Geo.
Barr McCutcheon, Edith Ellis, Geo.
\. Hobart, Pelnam Urenyille \Vode-
hoMse, Frances Marion, Lewis Allen
Brcjv ne. William H. Hamby, Mich-
ael J. Phillips and Roy Horniman.
.-lelznick has also acquired 'Red
Foam," tlie William H. Hamby story
that appeared in the -Saturday Even-
ing Post, and "Love Among the
Chickens," by Pelham Grenville
W odehouse.
Give Raynor Carriage
VN'illiani K. Raynor. Pathe
^'ork Exchange manager, has
presented with a carriage by
salesmen of the branch.
(Continued from, Page 1)
the United States. If he cannojs
cure adequate releasing arrr '-
ments. Urban will organize his
exchanges.
The new corporation will laui
new portable projector which Laii
says weighs 11 pounds and a ncMp-
l)aratus which projects pictures )in
a flat circular disc similar to a Ik-
ing machine record. This is cjeil
the spirograph.
Included in the merger of tht Jr-
ban interests are two comp
known as the Duplex Proje
Corp. and the Kinekrom Film (
The first of these is manufacting
a new projector which is said t re-
produce pictures in their naturaUol-
ors by means of a change ma(! in
levers in the machine. This :pa-
ratus incorporates two mechaiims
in one machine head, while the 'lift
in levers is said to control prec-
lion of both black and white picres
and colored films as may be dered
through the one operation. '
The Kinekrom Corp. is stati' to
bave a library composed of 6CpOO
ft. of natural color pictures ancjac-
coniing to literature publishec re-
cently, was ready to take ovefor
distribution the machines mar ar
turedby the Duplex Corp.
The.se machines are to be aiia-
ble for general use by exhibprs,
but are not to be sold outright, late-
ly leased. j
E. St. Elmo Lewis, formerly -ith
the National Cash Register Co and
the Burroughs Adding MachineCo.,
is general manager of the cojoli-
dated corporation and also chaipan
of the board of directors. ,
Singer Managing B. & B. Exclnge
Philadelphia — Joe Singer is ow
the manager of the B. & B. Exclnge
succeeding Ben Abrams. The i)iii-
pany releases Clara Kimball Y'^ng,
Alice Brady, Ethel Clayton and ob-
ert Warwick re-issues.
Comerford With Building ConSnj
Philadelphia — M. E. Comerfcj. ol
the Comerford Amusement C is
one of the incorporators of th'Re'
publican Realty Co.
New
been
the
Dover Houses Combine
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Nixon's Opera House
and the Temple have been combined
and will be operated by the Dover
Theater Co. George M. Schwartz,
formerly associated with the Grand
Opera House, will represent the
Nixon-Nirdlinger interests and have
charge of the bookings for the en-
terprise.
Buy "Ashes of
Circle .Attractions
" Asho ()l Desire ' for
York, Westchester
Northern New Jersey.
Desire"
lias bought
(ireater New
County and
Consolidating Offices
Denyer — Tin- local Rcpulilic branch
is nii\y si")r'ii<; tbe .Select quarters
here at 1728 Welton Street.
Chicago — The Select office is shar-
ing quarters with Republic at 207
So. W'abash Ave. in the citv.
Fire Destroys Northwood House
Northwood, la.— G. W. Haight's
film house was destroyed by a fire
recently, and everything but the ma-
chines and film was destroyed. The
blaze began in a neighboring con-
fectioiier\- store.
The exhibitor does nc
have to study RITCHE'
posters. All he has to d
is to study the crowd a
ways in front of them.
RITCHKV
LITHO CORP.
4M W. 31st SL.N.T . Pbene CheIsM N
w
hday, May 17, 1920
naM^
DAILV
^ On Broadway
Jon— Cecil De Mille's "Why
iiange Your Wife."
i — Doris Keaiie — "Romance."
3— Ethel Clayton — "A Lady in
|.ve."
,1-Jack London's "The Sea
jolf."
(ji— Alice Lake — "Shore Acres. '
Lay— Rex Beach's "The Silver
i)rde."
^; New York — Today — Alice
ilady — "Sinners."
ijday— George Walsh — "The
I[;ad Line."
inesday — Harry Morey — "The
^a Raider."
fsdav — Blanche Sweet — "Sim-
it; Souls."
■ ay — Hope Hampton — "A Mod-
(|i Salome." Lyons and Moran
"Everything But the Truth."
, rday — Enid Bennett — "The
;ilse Road."
ijiay— Bert Lytell — "Alias Jim-
Valentine."
jyn Strand — Anita Stewart —
'"he Yellow Typhoon."
Next Week
s|on— Cecil De Mille's "Why
nange Your Wife."
i — Will Rogers — "Jes' Call Me
,b."
I— Robert Warwick — "Thou
It the Man."
>,— Mary Miles Minter — "Nurse
larjorie."
ill — Emma Dunn— "Old Ladv
sway — Not yet determined.
Again the Profiteer
Columbus, O.— Will D. Har-
ris of the Grand, wanted to put
over an exploitation stunt for
"Down on the Farm" and tried
to hire a wagon and team of
horses when he discovered that
the price asked did not con-
form to what he thought was
the prevailing rate. He car-
ried ads in several publica-
tions and received one answer.
An agriculturist offered the
use of a pair of nags and ve-
hicle for $25 per day and want-
ed to be paid for time lost in
driving to and from his farm.
An eight hour day, he fig-
ured it to be — four hours to
town and the same number
back. For this service he only
required the trifling sum of an-
other $25.
Karris' thoughts cannot be
put into print, but anyhow, he
tried other means of exploita-
tion.
Philadelphia — R. E. Goldsmith is
now a member of the Republic sales
force, specializing in short subjects.
Brooklyn Strand — Doris Kcane —
"Romance."
"Romance" at Two Theaters
riic New York and Brooklyn
Strand are showing Doris Keane in
"Romance" day and date this week.
In Brooklyn, Anita Stewart in "The
Yellow T\-phoon'" has been forward-
ed one week to make way for "Ro-
mance." This, therefore, makes the
pla^'ing■ date for "The Sea Wolf"
'May 30 in Brooklyn.
WE OWN THEM!
i Stories for Big Film Pro-
■tions. The leading produc-
I. are our clients. The play's
F thing, and we have it!
• lebrated Authors' Society,
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
! Phone Bryant 1511
TOM BRET HAS MOVED
Tom Bret, the oldest estab-
lished film editor and title
writer, has moved to Room 611,
Candler Bldg., 220 W. 42nd St.
Phone— Bryant 7691.
FOR PROJECTION
CALL BRYANT 984 or 985
3 Rooms — Longest Throw in City
SIMPLEX STUDIO
5th Floor— Candler Bldg.— 220 West 42nd St.
Sells Block of 40 Films
Inter-Ocean Film has sold a block
of 40 World Film productions for
Brazil. All to one buyer.
Selznick Signs Burton George
Myron Selznick has signed director
Burton George to a long term con-
tract.
New Loew Theater in Rochester
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Rochester, N. Y. — Details of the
Loew-Regorson Corp. theater deal
are now available.
Loew's Inc. by the deal which is
said to involve about $750, 000, secures
absolute ownership of the Piccadilly,
part ownership but enough to give
control of the Regent, no direct inter-
est in the Gordon and a large inter-
est in the operating company, the
Regorson Corp., on whose board of
directors are stockholders in the
three theaters.
The Loew interests will get under
way a new theater on Clinton Ave.,
South.
NEW STUDIOS
FOR RENT
187 ft. x 80 ft.
Very latest equipment. Rent
as whole or in part. Close to
new Famous Players' Studio in
Long Island City. Apply
FACTORY EXCHANGE
17 W. 44th St.
Phone Vanderbilt 5610
Rose Mullaney With Selznick
Rose Mullaney, formerly with Met-
ro on the coast, is now casting direct-
or for Selznick. This is the position
formerly held by Dick L'Estrange.
Trenton, N. J. — Ocean City Hotel
Co. William E. Massey, agent.
Chance for
15,000 Exhibitors
to sign up for
A Trip To Mars
REMOVAL NOTICE
F. A. A. DAHME
ART TITLES and
ILLUSTRATOR
Now at
220 W. 42nd St. Room 502
Temporary Phone, Bryant 984
JOSEPH R.MILES
MOTION PICTURE ENTERPRISES
LLOYDg FILM STORAGE CORPORATION
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FILM LIBRARY
Scenes of every (kscvlption fov dvamatic & uidustriM productions
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OYe buij avid selL used film in good condition —
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DA1L.Y
Yd. Ill M». 48 Tues. May 18, 1920 PriceSCcBU
Cooyright 1920, Wid'» Film and Film Folks,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 West 44th St.,
New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS, INC.
V. C. ("Wid") Gunning, President and Treas-
orer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
and Editor; J. W. Alicoate. Secretary and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
Terms (Postage tree) United States, Outside
of Greater New York, $10.00 one year; «
■onths, $5 00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign,
$15.00.
Subscribers should remit with order.
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY 71-73 West 44th St., New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt. 4551-4552-5558
I' Hollywood, California
Xditorial and Business Offices; 6411 Holly-
wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels.
«tli Floor. Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
London Film Letter
(Continued from Page 1)
has been engaged, but offices are not
fixed as yet.
Following the successful run at the
London Alhambra, "Broken Blos-
soms" is booking well all over the
country. "Hearts of the World"
opened Monday last at the same
house. Business has been bad, large-
ly due to poor exploitation.
It is reported that one of the rea-
sons for the visit of Zukor and Gold-
wyn to these shores was to pave the
way for percentage bookings of their
productions. A tentative percentage
proposal was laid before the Cine-
matograph Exhibitors Association,
but was turned down by that body.
Quotations
Bid. Asked
Famous Players . . 71 71^
do pfd 8O/2 82>4
*Goldwyn 22i/4 221^
Loew's, Inc 29' 293/^
Triangle 5/16 ^
Unit. Pict. Prod... 134 254
World Film 54 %
do 2nd pfd V2 H
Last
Sale
71H
82^
22/2
2m
V&
John D. Tippett, who for many
years handled the Universal output
on this side, is closing down his Brit-
ish offices for six months. He will
produce in America.
Sees Censor Danger
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — Regarding the pro-
posed censorship for Massa-
chusetts, the "American," a
Hearst paper, says editorially,
in part:
"It will be a most unfortu-
nate thing for American de-
mocracy if the principle of pre-
publicity censorship, contained
in the pending bill, should re-
ceive sanction by a legislative
enactment.
"Pre-publicity censorship of
moving pictures is as much a
violation of the constitutional
and sacred right of free speech
and free press as the censor-
ship of the newspapers or cen-
sorship of our conversations
could be, and it will do as much
or more harm."
*Saturday's quotations.
More for Stanley
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia — The Stanley Co. oi
America has leased the three thea-
ters of Kensington Amusement Co.,
the Iris, Lafayette and Star, in the
northeast section of the city.
The Iris seats 2,200, the Lafayette
1,800 and the Star 1,000. These three
houses are all first run in their part
of town.
The StoU Film Co., Ltd., a private
film renting company of which Sir
Oswald Stoll is the chairman, is
floating a public company to be call-
ed Stoll Picture Productions, Ltd.
This new company, capitalized at
£400,000, will take over the pro-
duction side of the present con-
cern. An ambitious program is an-
nounced, works by the following au-
thors having been secured: Sir Ar-
thur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, A.
E. W. Mason, Stanley Weyman,
Maurice Hewlett, Jeffery Farnol.
Marie Corelli and Ethel M. Dell.
Doyle's "Hound of the Baskervilles"
is one of the big things this company
has in prospect.
The Walturdaw Company an-
nounces that it will control the Selz-
nick and Select output for the Unit-
ed Kingdom.
Accident at R. C. Building
The planking on the second floor
of the structure now occupying the
site upon which will be erected the
Robertson-Cole building, Seventh
Ave. and 48th St., collapsed yester-
day afternoon about three o'clock,
taking with it part of the wall which
runs parallel to 48th St. About 12
workingmen were pinned under the
debris, but nobody was seriously in-
jured.
Yep; "Bill" Gueringer
Please notify Jim Grainge
©old
Co
MCV/ VOBK
Sir: 1
John H. Kunsky, Adams
Theatre, Detroit, says:
"Rex Beach's 'The Silver
Horde,' playing at our the-
atre this week, is undoubt-
edly the greatest achieve-
ment of this great author.
Its appeal, suspense and
climax rank it one of the
best Goldwyn productions
of this year. We congrat-
ulate you."
The Spanish production of "The
Life of Christopher Columbus" will
be trade shown this month. The pic-
ture, which cost £50,000, has been
filmed on the exact locations indi-
cated by history, and government
help was rendered to the producers.
Coltcn to Write for Dean
John Colton, magazine writer, will
leave for California to start work on
his first story for Priscilla Dean,
for whom he will write exclusively.
British productions are steadily
improving. A. E. W. Mason's "At
tme Villa Rose," which was trade
shown this week, has received an en-
thusiastic reception. It marks a bi.a;
Production in Hawaii
Universal will send Beatriz Domin-
guez, who has appeared in several
of the company's recent productions,
to Hawaii to make three features
there.
advance in British technique. Of
the American pictures shown this
week "On With the Dance" was the
most successful. The trade show fig-
ures analyzed show 9 American, 7
British, 2 French, 2 Scandinavian and
1 Italian in this week's lists.
Carpentier Film at ijto
Georges Carpentier's fir.j a
ance on the screen will bjin
Wonder Man," which will ih
in the Grand Ball Room (j ti
tor, beginning Saturday )e\
May 29, and extending for jne
The showings will be undelth
pices of the Am.erican Legi*c
York County. i
The American Legion irfn
posing of tickets through 111
posts. ;
Governor Smith of New 1 01
Governor Edwards of N^r
will occupy boxes on th
night, as will representatii 5
Army and Navy.
Carewe Contract TeriAal
Edwin Carewe's contractfitl
ry Cahane has terminated,|cc
to the latter. Carewe has lad
pictures for Cahane, the lasfeo
was "Rio Grande," releasatl
Pathe.
Mary Pickford and "Doug" have
I booked rooms at the Ritz. They are
expected on the 27th of May.
/ Coming East ,
/ (Special to WID'S D^l
' Los Angeles — Abrahjip
vice-president of Goldwn p
of the Culver City studici, e
te» leave for New York shhlj
"H. B. Warner, under c|itr
Jesse D. Hampton, will fso
east shortly and spend a ica
Maine.
We Are Experts
We modestly admit it — but it's the truth. Twenty years of ex-
perience in the theatrical and motion picture industry have given
our staff a thorough knowledge of YOUR problems. Our ad-
vice on insurance problems is yours for the asking and we are
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Samuels:
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of the RITCHEY itete
Some think it greal|otl
ers think it greateij at^
the rest think it the tea
est! .
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4M W. 31it St..M.T . PhoM Ck<w U
May 18, 1920
ibM^
DAILV
f Down Coming
\mtinued from Page 1)
J buy from the above. Have
1 it?
don't win this battle when it
soft snap, we ought to ap-
guardian for ourselves. It
i a few mouths to get over,
u will follow the rules and
IS, you will find by the time
Cleveland convention every
will be signed in our camp
)n't be much of a producer,
thing is, how are we going
all the various state, city
1 organizations into a na-
•ganization and keep them
There are more good local
organizations today than any
;our history, but let us say
ofore we have never sup-
i national organization and
owed your national officers
/our battles without you put-
enough to pay postage on
rrespondence. Don't make
ional officers go panhandling,
are all so filled with state
il pride that we do not see
must act nationally in order
lywhere nationally,
efore, come to Cleveland
national vision and a plan
you will have a national or-
3n in reality and not on pa-
/e are accomplishing won-
'on't let anyone put the skids
i^ay.
"Very cordially yours.
Independent Motion Picture
Exhibitors of America."
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood— Paul Scardon, the
new Jesse D. Hampton director,
started work this week on "Port O'
Caprice," the seventh Blanche Sweet
production.
Director Henry King is on a four
weeks' vacation following the com-
pletion of "Leona Goes a Hunting,"
liis sixth production for Jesse D.
Hampton, in which Blanche Sweet is
the star.
"The Price of Redemption," a cur-
rent Metro production, with Bert
Lytell and Seena Owen in the lead-
ing roles, will be finished this week.
Pell Trenton, leading man in "The
Pearl Hunter" and "The House of
Toys," American Film productions,
is planning a trip to Honolulu.
Realart Force Sees "Irene"
The Realart field force assembled
in convention saw "Irene" last night
after a day of sales talks.
The men are at the Astor where
the convention opened and lunch was
held.
Today there will be a morning and
afternoon business session and to-
night the men will scout around and
amuse themselves.
Sam Gould in Town
Sam Gould, who heads the Gould
Amusement Co., operating the Gould,
Arcadia, Atlas and Pittsburgh thea-
ters in Pittsburgh, is in New York.
Gould is building a State theater
in Allegheny.
Anna Q. Nilsson, Hobart Bosworth
and William Conklin are in San
Francisco where street and ferryboat
scenes will be shot for J. Parker
Read's current production, "Beneath
the Mast," including the blowing up
of a completely equipped vessel just
outside the Golden Gate.
Ian Exchange Buildings
ta, Ga. — A six story film ex-
building is to be erected on
1 and Bartow St. .\ 12 story
• with one floor devoted to
! of film exchanges is planned
I Marietta St. frontage of the
livers Anti-Film Sermon
'eport, La.^Rev. Claude L.
)astor of the Central Christian
delivered a sermon recently
h he vigorously opposed Sun-
|tures on the ground that they
desecration of the Sabbath.
"The Island of Love," an all-star
Vitagraph production, is rapidly near-
ing completion. The cast includes
\\'allace McDonald, Hallam Cooley,
Marguerite De la Motte and others.
Marc Robbins, formerly with Fox,
is now a member of the Metro sce-
nario stafif.
Unite to Fight Tax
Philadelphia — A committee of five
has been appointed to combat the
Society of Authors, Composers and
Publishers, who are attempting to
tax exhibitors for music. Charles
Seigel, M. Steifel, J. Jeffries, W.
Hunt and J. Brenner comprise the
committee.
own stories, pick her own technical
and directorial staff and cast her own
pictures, as well as co-direct.
Federated Meeting Next Week
The meeting called by Joe Fried-
man of Celebrated Plaj'ers, who is
also president of the Federated Film
Exchanges of America, will be held
at the Astor beginning next Mon-
day. It will be a four-day session.
At that'meeting it is expected that
the independent exchangemen will
take measures to ally themselvei
with the exhibitors who will meet im
Cleveland.
Next week will also see the open-
ing of the Fox convention at the
Commodore. This will last through
the week.
At the American Lifeograph Stu-
dio in Portland, Ore., production has
been started on the fourth of the se-
ries of I^ifograph-Keefe productions.
(ii'orge McManus is at the Christie
studio, cooperating with Al. Christie
in preparing a new scenario for the
next two-reel "Bringing Up Father"
comedv.
Sessue Hayakawa is arranging
plans for a location trip to Hawaii
for scenes of his first independent
production, "The First Born."
Changes to Pictures
;town, Pa.— The Cambria has
iven over to films. Anita
t in "In Old Kentucky" was
ial screen attraction.
Rosemary Theby is considering an
ofTer wherebv she \v\\\ choose her
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New Ball Bearing Precision
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Bell Howell Tripods with
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JOSEPH SEIDEN
1545 B'wav. Citv Brvant 1291
E. A. Scram of Seattle has been re-
tained to paint the art titles for the
Bible pictures of the Historical Film
Corp.
Pat Moore, the five-year-old star,
is to be featured in five-reel dramas
with a strong supporting cast. *
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Permanent New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
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GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 1298
New Story for Constance
Joseph M. Schcnck has purchased
"Curiosity" for Constance Talmadge.
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LABORATORY
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 129th Street
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Incorporations
Albany, N. Y.— Gold Star Produc-
ing Co., New York City. 100 shares
common stock, no par value; active
capital $10,000. Incorporators, L. W.
Maverick, F. L. Lloyd and H. Blu-
menfeld, Strand Theater Bldg., New
York.
Albany, N. Y. — Aratone Co., New
York City. Capital, $100,000. In-
corporators, A. E. Jacobson, K. Taus-
sig and J. W. Newman, 404 Fourth
Ave.
Albany, N. Y. — Sohmer Film Corp.
New York. Capital, $50,000. Incor-
porators, I. Mark, B. Sidowsky and
H. Goldfarb, Freeport.
Albany, N. Y.— Ultimate Prod.
Inc., New York. Capital. $200,000.
Incorporators, H. Rosenbaura, N. Es-
ternian and A. C. Kellogg, Argyle
Road, Brooklyn.
Dover, Del. — New York Literary
Bureau Pictures. Capital, $600,000.
Incorporators, M. M. Lucey, Ferris
Giles and L. S. Dorsey, Wilmington.
Albany, N. Y. — E. and S. Amuse-
ment Co., Brooklyn. Capital, $12,000.
Incorporators, S. and S. Esenberg,
S. Smokier, 12 Vernon Ave., Brook-
lyn.
Albany, N. Y. — Gleerich Prod., Inc.
Capital, $5,000. Incorporators, J. J.
Gleason, P. Wenrich and F. Bloch,
110 VV. 48th St.
Albany, N. Y. — Essanee Shows,
New York. Capital, $10,000. Incor-
porators, M. E. Belstwin, S. Stern
and M. Abrams, 60 W. 116th St.
Dover, Del. — Tri-Star Pictures
Corp. Capital, $1,000,000. Incorpo-
rators, S. B. Howard, H. C. Hand
and R. K. Thistle, New York.
Albany, N. Y. — Premier Amuse-
ment Corp., New York. Capital, $1,-
000,000. Incorporators, R. Mintz,
S. Lesselbaum and S. Hellimger, 309
Broadway.
Aibanv, N. Y.— Literary Prod. Co..
New York. Active capital, $50,000:
500 sliares common stock, no par
value. Incorporators, A. P. Lewin,
D. Blum and M. Hammerstein, 242
East 71st Street.
Albany, N. Y. — Associated Screen
News, New York. Capital, $500,000.
Incorporators, L. Russell, E. Angell
and L. O. Bergh, 177 Columbia
Heights, Brooklyn.
Dover, Del. — Stereoscopic Moving
Picture Co. Capital, $1,000,000. In-
corporators, M. L. Rogers, L. A. Ir-
win and W. G. Singer, Wilmington.
Dover, Del.^ — Screen Plays Pro-
ductions. Capital, $11,000,000. In-
corporators, T. L. Croteau, M. A.
Bruce and S. E. Dill, Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Congressional Film
Corp. Capital. $250,000. Incorpor-
rators, J. A. Fitzgerald, E. S. Mack
and N. B. Corrigan, Washington.
New Theaters
Houses Planned
San Francisco — Baldwin and How-
ell will build in the Westwood Park
section.
San Francisco — Nasser Bros, to
build Castro. 2,000.
Martinez, Cal. — A. A. McKeon.
1,000.
Newark, N. J. — Jacob Holstein to
build.
Carlisle, Pa. — D. S. Cooper, Or-
pheum, to build.
Morristown, N. J. — Star Amuse.
Co. 600.
Yakima, Wash. — Jensen and Von
Herberg to build.
Mineral Wells, Tex. — Fanning-
Dunn Amusement Co. $100,000.
Vernon, Tex. — Widener and Bel-
den to build airdrome.
Under Construction
Borough Park, Levy Brothers, un-
der way in Brooklyn.
Tacony, Pa. — John Smith building
Liberty for $75,000.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Liberty under way.
To open early in June.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — The Capitol
will be ready in August.
Valiant, Okla. — Carmichael and
Stroud opened new house.
Harrison, Tex. — Lyric, on site of
house destroyed by fire last fall.
Mena, Tex. — Best, C. N. Jenkins,
opened.
Georgetown, Del. — E. G. Ryon
building. $20,000.
Muscatine, la. — J. W. Luxs build-
ing.
Salem, O. — New house at Maine
and Lindsay St. to cost $85,000 un-
der way.
Oak Hill — Harry Thomas' new
house nearing completion.
Enid, Okla.— Walt Billings build-
ing. $125,000.
Rising Star, Tex.— R. C. Porter
building airdrome.
Boise, Ida. — Gem is being built at
a rapid rate.
Stevens Point, Wis. — Majestic, to
be managed by Rush Gregory, being
built.
Barrie, Can. — Mrs. E. Leo Beattie,
Dreamland, building another to be
ready in July.
Leonard, Tex. — McQuade building
new house, to be ready soon.
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No. 49
Wednesday, May 19, 1920
Price 5 Cents
[ioldwyn Plans
ssed by Samuel Goldwyn —
links Foreign Outlook Big
/ith Wonderful Possibilities
luel Goldwyn, head of Gold-
yesterday discussed at length
trade paper representatives
of his ideas, the result of a two
is' trip abroad.
; Goldwyn executive said little
vas new; he spoke of the Gold-
plans abroad; saying the organ-
n would start producing in a
way in France almost immedi-
and refused to give any par-
rs of the new French actress
have signed except that she is
working in pictures, is 19 and
iful. He said that the company
nticipated the departure of Ger-
; Farrar and Pauline Frederick
the organization, but would
ion nothing as to who the new
would be.
e of the important matters he
3sed was that Goldwyn would
22 productions ready for the
ig season by next month when
would begin to be shown. Sales
^ however, for the coming year,
mitted, had not been determined
He spoke of the Goldwyn con-
)n with the Capitol theater in
ng terms, and took occasion to
t' rest the reports of his possi-
■signation from Goldwyn. "This
i)een my babjf_," he said, "and
3ect to be w^th Goldwyn for
to come." ^,
(Continued on Page 2) /"
Big 4" Meeting Postponed
; regular monthly meeting of
loard of Directors of United Art-
Lorp. was not held yesterday
!se of the absence out of town
e of the directors. It will be
I oday.
:!dentally, Dennis F. O'Brien, at-
' for Mary Pickford and Doug-
airbanks, expects those two
in New York some time dur-
;xt week.
Reichenbach With Numa
ry Reichenbach has been en-
by Numa Pictures Corp. to
e a SDecial exploitation cam-
on "The Return of Tarzan"
will be released by Goldwyn
pecial.
of Reichenbach's notable cam-
was for National Film on
an of the Apes."
Hodes Leaves Universal
Hodes, editor of the Universal
I Magazine, has resigned, ef-
June 1.
future plans and his successor
nversal are unknown at this
New Howells Uni
Prominent Exporter Named Presii
dent of Brockliss Company — |
Garrett Turns Producer. \
David P. Howells has been electe;
president of J. Frank Brockliss, Incl
and under the terms of the deal jus:
consummated the business of th'
Brockliss corporation will hereafte
be conducted by the Howells orga
ization.
Sidney Garrett, president of t
Brockliss company, has resigned t|i
devote his entire time to productio
in conjunction with Arthur F. Becl,
J. Frank Brockliss, Inc., control
foreign rights to the Great Author;;
Pictures, Inc.. Louis Joseph Vanc;
productions, Artco and Leah Bain
productions, productions of C. E,
ShurtleflF. Inc., Zane Grey produoj
tions, and several serials and miscel]
laneous features which include "Virj
tuous Men" and Lillian Walker pro
#1iirfirtnc \
ductiqns.
"I will brook no interference with my plans, but if it is any satisfaction, I
am through with that woman." — Mayflower Photoplay Corp'n presents
an Allan Dwan production, "A Splen did Hazard," directed by Allan Dwan,
based on the novel by Harold MacGrath — a 1st Nat'l attraction. — Advt.
"After Every Dollar^'
So Spoke "the Big Offender," Says
Rembusch — Nine Producers
Lined Up
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Indianapolis — Frank Rembusch is
circularizing the exhibitors of the
country on his visit to New York.
The letter he is now sending broad-
cast speaks of "the Big Offender."
After naming the independent pro-
(C»ntinued on Page 3)
Vidor and Parker Here
Charles Vidor and William Parker
of the King W. Vidor organization,
producing for First National, arrived
in town yesterday morning from Cal-
ifornia. They are here to purchase
plays and stories for the director .md
will stop at the Astor.
Sennett Working on Five Reeler
{Special to tVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mack Sennett is
rushing work on a five-reeler callec'
"Married Life." It will be his first
production for First National.
Getting Set
Associated Producers Arrange for
Offices in Coast Cities Man-
agers Also Secured
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Associated Pro-
ducers have closed leases for offices
in Seattle, San Francisco, Los An-
geles and have practically arranged
leases for several other cities. Man-
agers have been engaged for these
points, and additional ones will be
appointed shortly.
F. B. Warren, general manager of
the Associated Producers, says that
the Associated Producers will be no
part of an)' booking office pool now
being discussed here.
Safron Manager, Goldfarb Promoted
Jerome .Safron has been appointed
manager of the local Robertson-Cole
Exchange, succeeding Felix Gold-
farb, who will act as special repre-
sentative for the New York terri-
tory. Safron was district manager.
A manager for Detroit has not been
named.
Brockliss has maintained exchange
in London. Manchester. Liverpool
Leeds, Newcastle, Birminghanl
Glaseow, Cardiff and Dublin. an«
has had renresentatives in Paris, Tu
rin. Barcelona. Brussells, Copenha.
pen. Sydney, Capetown, Bombay an(
ToVio.
The offices of J. Frank Brockliss
Inc., will be merged with the office
of David P. Howells. Inc.. in th
Godfrey Building, but for the or^s
ent the London office of Brocklisi
will be maintained at 167 Wardou
St.. whi''- thp Howells office w'U hi
continued at 29a Charine Cross Roaa
Howells maintains branch office!
with resident managers in London
Paris .and Stockholm, with represen
tation in the principal cities of Eu
rone, So"*h America and the O'-ient
Horace T. Clarke is now in Japai
and Chester E. Sawv'er is in Bueno
(Continued on Page 2 )
Dillon Coming East
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Edward Dillon i<
cominsr ea<;t to direct Billie Burke foi
Famous Plavers.
Bonns Returns
Fdward Bonns. sales manager fo'
C. L. Chester Prod., arrived in Ne\\
York from the coast yesterday.
Bonns will arranee distribution for
a series of scenics and travel picture.";
now being made bv Globe Trots,
Inc., a new company. Release will
be once a week, each release one reel
in length.
YOUR
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'M do it. he's wise. — Advt.
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At Broadway Theaters
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Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels,
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Quotations
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Reade Not Owner of Grand
{By Wire to WW'S DAILY)
Long Branch, N. J. — Walter Reade
las not purchased the Grand theater
lere, Nathan Vinegrad and Sol J.
japphier state. They are sole les-
ees and managers of the theater.
presenting their jrograms this^ ' This is how the Broadway theaters
Tli.V (a^i^.,^^ ,,..11 „^r^„„^ _^„..>* arf> nrP'Sfntintr tVipir nrno-rams this
are
week. This feature will appear regi^
larly in the Wednesday issue df
WID'S DAILY.
Rialto
Ethel Clayton is sounding a warning to
all sweet young things against the "Marry
in Haste" idea at the Rialto this week. The
star offers a sincere portrayal of the con-
vent girl who made a mistake.
Tschaikowsky's "Capriccio Italien" was
indeed well received as the overture. A
scenic consisted of some interesting shots of
Italy, 'the magazine was of ordinary inter-
est while "Should Dummies Wed," a Sun-
sliine comedy, provided the fun of the bill.
Emanuel List's "The Big Bass Viol," a
basso solo, seemed to please the audience, and
Grace Hoffman's soprano solo, "Charmant'
Oiseau," a selection irom "The Pearl of
Brazil," met with considerable applause.
The organ solo' is Mendelssohn's "Si-xth So-
naU."
Goldwyn Plans
{Continued from Page )
Wednesday, May 19, I2|<
are presenting their programs this
scale was manifest, he said, and he
made it clear that English produc-
tion was highly desired by English
theaters rather than American pro-
ductions. He expects a big increase
in theaters in both countries this
year. He also said that abroad they
did not like the way in which Eng-
lishmen and Frenchmen were pre-
sented in American pictures, and that
he had ordered drastic changes in
the production department to meetjf
this.
Strand
"Romance," the long awaited picturiza-
tioii ot tile famous play, with Dons Keane
in her original role, is at the Strand this
week and is proving, at least, a tine Metro-
politan attraction. Elderly people were pres-
ent in large numbers at the Monday mati-
nee, probably due to the fact that they had
seen the original when it was first presented
here. "WaUamc Butterfly" is the overture.
This is followed by the review and a Burton
Holmes scenic. The Russian Cathedral
Uuartette and Eldora Stanford, soprano,
render "In the Woods" and "Mighty Lak'
a Rose" previous to the showing of "Ro-
mance." The concluding scenes of the feat-
ure are accompanied by a vocal number ren-
dered back stage which proves very effective.
Goldwyn Offices in Canada
{Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto, Can. — The report that
oldwyn would establish its own of-
fices in Canada is again being circu-
lated. This time film men believe
that the report is authentic because
of the presence in the various ex-
change centers of J. D. Chantler, for-
merly with the du Font's Arlington
company.
A
Broadway
Rex Beach's "The Silver Horde," which
pleased audiences at the Capitol last week,
IS being presented at the Broadway this
week, preceded by an appropriate prologue.
A musical review entitled, "Girlies Club,"
with 20 people in the cast, is entertaining.
The usual overture. Topics ot the Day, Moss
{Continued from Page 1)
news weekly and comedy are on the pro-|^\ires. while William Fait, Jr.
crrQm J' l.. J f
gram.
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Buys "Silver Threads"
Atlanta, Ga. — "Silver Threads
^.mong the Gold" has been bought
or Mississippi and Louisiana by
riarry P. Cooper for Southern Fea-
ures.
(Dold,
Co
:turc«
ion
WgW WOMt
Exhibitor's Trade Review
says:
" 'The Silver Horde' ranks as
a first-class program attraction.
The action travels at top speed
throughout, sweeps on from one
very sensational scene to another
and carries the spectators along
in a veritable whirl o.' adven-
turous lure."
Capitol
For the benefit of those who still remem-
ber and those who never saw James A.
Heme's long ago stage success, "Shore
Acres," Metro has picturized the famous
work which is being presented at the Cap-
itol this week.
Karl Jorn is again pleasing audiences m
the presentation of the third act from "Loh-
engrin," which is being sung in English.
The detail and setting of the opera has been
reproduced with splendid accuracy.
The usual short subjects, including a com-
edy with Mrs. Sidney Drew and the cus-
tomary orchestral selections complete
bill.
.\t Goldwyn it was readily adin it-
ted that Chantler was in Canada for
the company and that he had been
there for several months past. Noth-
ing was sard, however, about the re-
oort that Goldwyn would establish
its own offices in the Dominion. The
.A.llens at present are the distributor
there.
The Lost Battalion will mee'l
Monday, also.
Fowler to Do Five Reele; i
Roger W. Fowler of Fowler liliiii
will make five reelers when his»r<"-
ent two reeler is completed.
New Howells Unit
the
turned from Mexico Citv recentlv.
In taking over Brockliss the How-
ells organization now controls, in
addition to the productions of the
First National and Associated First
National, world rights on a large part
of the pictures distributed by the
Hodkinson Exchanges. Howells con-
trols as well the Selznick produc-
tions, Metro Screen Classics and the
Nazimova productions for the Far
East.
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Rivoli
For the second time Jack London's "The
Sea Wolf" has been picturized. This time
George Melford is responsible for the Para-
mount offering which holds the main place
on the RivoU program. An appropriate se-
lection by the Rivoli-Rialto male chorus,
"A Sailors' Chorus," precedes the picture.
The overture is Fifth Symphony m 1^
Minor. Other numbers are the Rivoli Pic-
torial, "Snub" Pollard comedy, "All Dressed
Up," and another orchestra selection
Forge in the Forest."
"The
Closes Deal With Walturdaw
.\nother important Howells deal
which has been in progress for sev-
eral months, gives the productions
of the First National for the United
Kingdom to the Walturdaw Co.,
Ltd., for two years. It is said that
the contract aggregates in excess of
$2,500,000.
Actors' Equity Branches Out
At a meeting of the Actors' Equity
Association on Monday both the Pa-
cific coast motion picture branch of
the organization and the Chorus
Equity Association were admitted to
the main body, whereas before they
had been organizations of a distinct-
ly separate character. This will au-
tomatically admit about 1,000 pic-
ture players into Equity, and pros-
pect of 3,000 additional members is
regarded as a certainty by Equity
officials.
Cincinnati Approves Films
Cincinnati — The Board of Educa-
tion has now given official approval
to certain classes of pictures and is
fostering special children's matinees
on Saturdays.
A Commimity M. P. Council has
been formed by the Federated Moth-
ers' Clubs, sanctioned and sponsored
by the Board of Education. This
Council is giving a weekly Satur-
day morning matinee at the Or-
pheum, Walnut Hills. Famous Play-
ers is co-operating with the com-
mittee in providing pictures.
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IT, MICH. — Nation's wirst tie-up!
ent starts big drive to relieve freight
)n in order to prevent crippling of
i traffic and industry.
;NCE, MASS.— Fire fighters test
:! Water for 21 streams is supplied
>s of factories co-operating for fire
n.
:HE LEGION!— American Legion
3U ! If you served in Army, Navy
le Corps during war, get in touch
lember today and get in the Legion.
fORK CITY— Pay tribute to St.
Arc! Thousands witness pageant
: life of Joan of Arc during exercises
ig canonization of French heroine.
^lGTON, D. C— Seek release of
ed Presidential candidate. Social-
;ent petition to the government to
E. V. Debs and all other political
\ND THERE — See the "Nineteenth
I Limited" — it had a speed of 18
hour and was first train to run in
rk— in 1831.
fORK CITY— Hail "Defenders of
" in peace-time! Over 8 000 of the
bluecoats" take part in impressive
jarade.
MG FIELD, D. C. — Army "bird-
■y to maintain wartime prowess —
ly Air Meet, held near capital, ex-
)ility of aviators.
GTON, VA.^ — Dedicate great Na-
ilemorial to soldiers of all wars!
, of G. A. R. gather from all parts
ountry tor the dedication ceremonies.
mal Offices for Asso. Exhib.
d expansion of business and in-
g additions to office personnel
icessitated the taking over of
nal office space by Associated
tors, Inc. Space has been ob-
on the ninth floor of the of-
uilding at 25 West 45th St.
;w offices are now being put in
for early occupancy.
executives will remain on the
floor.
e Pay for Postal Employees
various national associations
ital employees are at present
I a country-wide campaign for
money for men in that branch
Federal service.
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After Every Dollar
(Continued /rom Pagt 1)
(lucers who are pledged to support
tlie Independent Motion Picture Ex-
liibitors of America, Rembusch says:
"The 'Big Offender' said, 'You
should be at home attending to your
own business. We have a right to
take every dollar we can away from
the exhibitor.'
"Vour Chairman replied, 'Under
.sucii business relations, every exhib-
itor is justified in taking every dol-
lar away from you. Exhibitors de-
mand fair play or no play. We are
after you to force decent treatment.' "
The producers now lined up by
Rembusch are American Film, As-
sociated Producers, First National,
Pathe, Robeirlson-Cole, Selznick En-
terprises, United Artists, Universal
and Vitagraph.
Realart Men Hear More Talks
The Realart field force took New
York in last night after a second se-
ries of salesmanship talks held at
the Astor.
Today the usual conferences will
be held followed by a visit to "The
Gold Diggers" tonight.
Standard Theater Changes Hands
Tlie Standard Theater, Broadway
and 90th St., has passed into the con-
trol of B. K. Bimberg, who has pur-
chased John Cort's interest.
Motion pictures with musical feat-
ures will be put on for the summer
season.
Start Davies Film Friday
George D. Baker will start work
on Friday on "Buried Treasure" in
which Marion Davies will be starred
for International.
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A forty page booklet, printed on
heavy stock, is being distributed to
the members of the Realart force
now in New York for the company's
first annual convention.
Everything everybody ever knew
about the past of the branch man-
agers and home office officials is told.
Proctor in Middle West
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Drops Film Charges
Southern Baptist Convention Had
Slam Against Board of Review
Prepared
{Special to tVlD'S DAILY)
Washington — The Southern Bap-
tist convention upon motion of one of
its members eliminated from the re-
port of the committee on temperance
and social service an attack on the
National Board of Censors, or as it
is called now the National Board of
Review. The matter relating to mo-
tion pictures was eliminated because
it was feared it might result in a libel
suit.
The report is known to blame the
films in part for the number of di-
vorces in the United States. One
portion of the report states that
"nearly every film put on the screen
contains somewhere evil suggestion."
The report further states that "many
of the films are based on the 'eternal
triangle' and the suggestion or dis-
regard, if not an open breach, of the
marital relation."
William MacGuire, secretary of
the National Board of Review, could
not be reached for a statement nor
; could other officials of the board be
reached.
Betty Bouton Here
Betty Bouton, leading lady in Mar-
. shall Neilan's "Don't Ever Marry,"
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terday.
Rose Shulman is now handling
publicity and advertising for Fine
Arts Pictrfres, Inc., Murray Gars-
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Cochrane on Vacation
R. H. Cochrane of Universal leaves
today on a vacation that will last
until July 1. He won't say where he
is going and even maintains that his
office doesn't know where he will be.
Connery With Hayakawa
William J. Connery, vice-president
of Haworth Pictures Corp. and also
vice-president of the Hayakawa
Feature Plays, the Japanese star's
new producing unit, is in New York
with Hayakawa. Just a pleasure trip.
Bessie Love to Europe
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Los Angeles — Bessie Love will
sail for England some time in July,
according to present plans.
Miss Love will make "The Old
Curiosity Shop" in England.
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Thursday, May 20, 1920
Cents
icker-Mayf lower
expected to Be Settled Out of
urt— Will Make Four More
suit of George Loane Tucker
t Mayflower Photoplay Corp.
e settled out of court, accord-
I an announcement made yes-
by Benjamin A. Prager, pres-
of MayfiOwer.
terms of the settlement were
ade known but it is understood
new arrangement as to profits
d from the productions has
perfected.
ker will resume work on the
; of his second picture, "Ladies
Live," and start active produc-
gain until he has finished four
es for Mayflower, when his
,ct will have been completed.
>e, it is understood, will be
ih Famous Players.
ague. Hunting's Successor
is understood that Roswell
;, who has been acting as as-
t to Gardner Hunting, will suc-
the latter when he leaves Fa-
Players shortly. Hunting is
■ising director of the Eastern
rk and De Grasse Retained
Angeles — Ida May Park and
1 de Grasse, joint directors of
• Love in "The Midlanders,"'
been retained for the second
\; of the star for Andrew T. Cal-
Wants Joint Convention
!iam Brandt, president of the
?r Owner? Chamber of Corn-
has sent a letter to Sam Bul-
:emporary secretary of the M.
eater Owners of America, and
imuels of the Independent M.
hibitors of America urging a
I onvention to be held in Cleve-
iii June instead of two distinct
tgs.
Uccomplish this Brandt urges a
g with the Committee of 17
\ will meet here in June, just
''Js to the Cleveland conven-
All Ready to Gc
Theater Owners Chamber of
erce will send a delegation of
•ttend the Cleveland convention.
arty will be headed by William
and the entire board of di-
■ They will leave New York
Albany night boat on June 4,
the trip across New York
stop off at BuflFalo and Niag-
d then take the boat from Buf-
Cleveland.
iS Blumenthal is in charge of
igements.
A wave of pity swept over him for the girl whose heart he had crushed.
Then he remembered his mission and steeled his heart. — Mayflower Pho-
toplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production, "A Splendid Hazard,"
directed by Allan Dwan, and taken from the novel by Harold MacGrath,
a First National attraction. — Advt.
"Griff" Buys Out
Third First National Production
Turned Back to Him
David \V. Griffith has purchased
back from First National what was
originally plan::ed as the third and
last of his series for the circuit. This
is the picture which was shown at
the recent midnight performance of
the A. M. P. A. at the Rivoli.
Mr. Griffith called the picture
"Black Beach" but First National
retitled it "The Gamest Girl." It will
be a United Artists release and will
be issued in the fall, probably in Oc-
tober. The Griffith offices stated yes-
terday the director had bought back
the picture because he thought it was
big enough to go out as a special.
Griffith is at last free of any pre-
vious alliance and can now devote
himself to production for United
Artists exclusively. The three
months clause which First National
protects itself with so far as releases
by a producer for another company
is concerned expires on June 21 with
Mr. Griffith since "The Idol Dan-
cer" the last Griffith-First National
subject was released March 21.
Another fall release for United
Artists will be "Way Down East"
which will not be completed by Grif-
fith until August.
This move now gives United Art-
ists three of its members producing
entirely for its distribution. Charlie
Chaplin is still under contract to sup-
ply First National with several pic-
tures.
Booking Combine? Films Not Guilty
Various Local Interests May Get
Together to Buck Loew in N. Y.
There seems to be an indication
tb.at various circuits in Greater New
York may perfect a booking com-
bine to become operative by the fall
which will combat Marcus Loew.
Tlie reported combine will include
the L^nited Booking Offices, the Fox
circuit, the Moss circuit and possi-
bly the Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce, the new exhibitor organ-
ization wh'ich has frequently and
openly declared its hostility to the
Loew Enterprises.
The Keith houses booked through
{Continued on Page 2)
Howells Interested in Serial
It became known yesterday that
I David P. Howells is interested in
the production of "The Son of Tar-
zan," the serial which will be filmed
•^t the National Film Studios in Hol-
Ivwood.
Of Juvenile Delinquency, Review
Board Discovers
"Motion Pictures Not Guilty." —
This is the verdict based on reports
from chief probation officers of juv-
enile courts throughout the United
States on the relation of pictures to
i juvenile delinquency. Last year the
i National Board of Review with the
cooperation of the American Proba-
tion Association asked these officers
for a statement of their opinion and
experience in this connection.
Forty-two of the officers so ad-
dressed replied. Of these 27 held that
the films are not directly responsible
for cases of juvenile delinquency.
Ten were non-committal and five
pronounced the films guilty.
It is interesting to note that two
of the five officers who indicted mo-
tion pictures as in their opinion an
important direct cause of juvenile
delinquency are in states having legal
i boards of censorship — Ohio and
Pcnns\!vania.
One a Month
United .\rtists will release one pic-
ture a month beginning in Septem-
ber. The Board of Directors decid-
ed so at yesterday's meeting.
Grainger Going West
James R. Grainger of the Mar-
shall Neilan Prod, leaves today for
California.
The Somborns Due
Herbert K. Somborn, president of
Equity Pictures, and his wife, Gloria
Swauson are due in New York from
the coast todav.
Holmes Sails for Near East
Burton Holmes sailed yesterday on
the Royal George for Cherbourg
from where he will go to the Near
East. Mr. Holmes is seeking new
material for a series of travelogues
for Famous Players. He will be
away for three months.
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Saengers Insure Employees
New Orleans — For employees who
have been with the Saenger Amuse-
ment Co. for 6 months, $500 policies
have been taken out and for those
•who have been with the organization
for a year or more, $1,000 certificates
have been taken, cost to be covered
by the company. In each case, the
holder names his own beneficiary
and insurance against being disabled
is also provided for.
Booking Combine?
(.Continued from Page J)
the U. B. O. offer 50 days for pic-
tures, Fox 35, and Moss for the fall
season expects to have 20 days. The
Chamber of Commerce will increase
this number materialh'.
On the other hand, Loew at pres-
ent offers 89 days, this including
houses in Newark. Mt. Vernon and
New Rochelle and other outlying
points. It is understood that he ex-
pects to increase this to 100 by the
time the fall season arrives.
Tlie folowing line-up of theaters
will serve to illustrate the '"lay of the
land":
In Manhattan and Bronx the Fox
theaters are Audubon, Washington,
Star, Nemo, Japanese Garden, City
.A.cademy of Music and Crotona.
Moss theaters: New Dyckman (un-
der construction). Regent, Broad-
way. JefTerson. L'. B. O. theaters:
Harlem Opera House, Proctor's
125th St., 81st St., 58th St., 23rd St.,
and 5th Ave.
Loew theaters: Rio, Victoria, 7th
.\ve., 11 th St., Lincoln Square, Cir-
cle, Orpheum, 8 th St., 42nd St., New
York, American, Greeley Square,
Ave. B, Delancey, National. Elsmere,
Boulevard, .Spooner, Burland and
Victory.
In Brookl}-n, Fo.x theaters: Com-
edy, Folly, Ridgewood, Jamaica,
Bedford, Bay Ridge and a new thea-
ter to be built in Flatbush.
Moss theaters: Flatbush.
U. B. O. theaters: Halsey, Green-
point, Prospect, Madison, Monroe.
Loew's theaters: De Kalb, Broad-
way, Fulton, Brevoort, Warwick,
Metropolitan. Palace and Bijou.
Vicinity of New York, Fox thea-
ters: American, Liberty and in New-
ark.
Moss, none.
U. B. O. theaters: Proctor's Eliz-
abeth, Proctor's Plainfield. Proctor's
Mt. Vernon, and one in Staten Is-
land.
Loew has two new theaters build-
ing in Newark, one in Peekskill and
one in New Rochelle.
One exchange man stated that
bookings could be secured from both
Loew and the other circuits without
much interference in playing dates
and that if a war should be waged
Seymour Hodkinson Supervisor
W. F. Seymour, formerly with
Hodkinson in Cleveland, and Joseph
Bloom, who has managed the affairs
of that organization in Pittsburg and
Western Pennsylvania, have been
appointed supervisors by W. \V.
Hodkinson. More promotions are
expected.
James Bradford is writing tht'
sical score for "The Devil's
Key."
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"Determination" Sold to 3toli_
W'ashington — The U. S. Photoplax'
Corp. has contracted for the entire
European rights for "Determination"
witli the Stoll Film Co. of London.
To Erect Exchange Building
Cleveland — A building costing
$750,000, to house the motion picture
exchanges is to be erected at E. 21st
St. and Payne Ave. It will be eight
stories high and have vaults with a
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Thursday, May 20, 1921
Saturday Opening
For Week Stands t* Become Popu-
lar, Predicts Marshall Neilan
Saturday openings for the exhib-
itors running pictures in week-stand
localities will become popular among
exhibitors, according to Marshall
Neilan, who has discussed the mat-
ter with prominent exhibitors. Such
exiiibitors as the Saenger Amusement
i Co, and Jensen-Von Herberg have
adopted the policy of opening their
shows on Saturday with financial re-
sults.
In discussing the matter Neilan
says, in part:
"I have wondered often why the
policy of opening week-stand pic-
ture fhows on Sunday has remained
such a universal practice throughout
the country. In discussing this mat-
ter with a number of prominent ex-
j hibitors I am convinced that the time
'is not far ^distant when the Sunday
I opening will cease to be such a fixed
policy, especially in the larger cities.
"It seems to me that for a week-
stand, a Saturday opening in many
cases should bring greater financial
returns than the practice of opening
Sundays. Sunday is usuallj' big day
for every exhibitor. Sunday crowds
will filock into the theaters without
' the inducement of showing a new
; picture. On Saturday, however, the
I picture patron looks about for a film
f he or she has not seen during the
week. If the previous week an ex-
; hibitor had a good attraction, it is
quite certain that the patron in ques-
j tion has already seen that film dur-
ing the week.."
William A. Gueringer, assistant
general manager of Saenger, says:
"We have found it a good stroke
of tvisinoss to open our week-stand
Michigan M. P. E. A. Moves
Detroit. Mich. — The new location
of the Michigan Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' Association is at 20 Eliza-
beth St. James C. Ritter, John R.
Odell, J. F. Wuerth, R. H. Lapham.
Jno. Brennan, Fred De Lodder, Fred
Rumler, E, J. Cole, Harlan Hall.
Jno. Niebes, Arthur Baehr and Geo.
Harrison are the members who have
signed to go to the Cleveland con-
vention.
houses on Saturdaj'. There is no
doubt that in many cases a Saturda\
opening, similar to ours, would be im-
possible. At the same time, there is
likewise no doubt that many Sunday
openings are the result of a practice
which has become universal among
American exhibitors. There is no
question in my mind that sooner or
later many exhibitors will experi-
ment on the Saturday opening and
find it results in bigger business for
the week"
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Friday, May 21, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Cleveland
Its Several Conventions and
etings Looms Up for His-
tory Making
difficulties that have liereto-
xisted in organizing nationally
:hibitors of this country again
up for the forthcoming gath-
at Cleveland.
Motion Picture Theater Own-
lo called the convention expect
entative exhibitors from every
a the union to attend their open
ition. The Independent M.
hibitors who organized in Chi-
are sounding a call for their
ig, and making efrortp to have
resentative gathering as well.
Sorts are also being made to
:he M. P. E. of A. meet there
i of at Chicago, as planned,
ntally the National Associa-
I'ill meet in Cleveland at the
lime.
le exhibitors believe the Natl,
will meet in Cleveland for the
{Continued on Page 3)
Ik Over Booking Combine
re was considerable talk yes-
in film circles over the possi-
of a booking combine in Great-
w York against ^Marcus Loew.
Lichtman at Famous Players
not be reached for confirmation
report that a number of Par-
it specials including "The Sea
' "Treasure Island" and "Why
e Your Wife" had been booked
; U. B. O. and the Fox offices,
lat the Loew circuit would not
the productions. The opposi-
i understood to have paid con-
^\y more than Loew usually
!iani Brandt of the Theater
's' Chamber of Commerce
asked whether his organization
combine to fight Loew, said:
I don't know."
erman and Tuchman Leave
Lederman, assistant to Carl
nle, announced his resignation
^ay.
uel Tuchman. purchasing agent
'versal, has also resigned.
Sheehan Due Today
field Sheehan of the Fox or-
tion is due today from England
i the Adriatic.
ew Gets National Pictures
cus Loew, it is understood, has
d the New York City fran-
for National Picture Theaters,
he Selznick exhibitor body.
A? is out of town and could not
ched yesterdav for a statement.
Like a tigress she sprang to the defense of the man who had scorned her
— Mayflower Photoplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production, "A
Splendid Hazard," directed by Allan Dwan and taken from the novel by
Harold MacGrath — a First National attraction. — Advt.
Starting Something
Talk of Change in Nat'l Asso. for
More Vigorous Body
With the annual meeting of the
National Association in sight reports
are developing that certain members
of the organization are quietly lay-
ing plans to bring about certain
{Continued on Page 4)
Zeidman Coming
(By wire to WID'.S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Bennie Zeidman will
leave for New York on Tuesday to
complete arrangements for his own
producing company. He recently left
the Louis B. Mayer organization, as
noted.
Another Convention
The convention spirit has caught
hold of Metro and so next Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday will see
the field force in New York.
This brings the number of con-
ventions for next week up to three,
the others being the Fox Film con-
vention and that of the Federated
Film Exchanges of America, Inc.
25 Per Cent Increase
Imposed on Industry in Ontario —
Measure Effective June 1
{By ff-ire to fFlD'S DAILY)
Toronto — .\n increase of about 25
per cent in taxes on theaters, ex-
changes and other branches of the
industry will be put into effect in
Ontario bj- the Provincial Treasurer
commencing June 1.
Theaters in cities of 10,000 or over
will pay a yearly tax of 35 cents per
seat instead of 25 cents, as it is at
present. Municipalities between 5,000
and Ul,000 will pav 25 cents per seat
instead of 5 cents; 3,000 to 5,000 will
pay 20 cents a seat; 1,500 to 3,000
will pay 15 cents, and houses under
that will pay ten cents a seat.
Film exchanges will pay a provin-
cial yearly tax of $400 instead of $200.
Censorship will cost $4 a reel instead
of $2. .Appeal censorship will cost
$25 a reel instead of $5. Theaters
with motor driven machines will pay
$5 for a yearly permit. Operators
will pay $15 for examination and $5
for a renewal of their licenses.
Gish With Frohman
B'rohman Amusement Corp. Signs
Lillian to a Three-Year Con-
tract as Star
\Villiam L. Sherrill, president of
the Frohman Amusement Corp., an-
nounced yesterday that he had se-
cured Lillian Gish as a star for his
company for a period of three years.
Miss Gish until now ha,s been ap-
pearing exclusively in productions
made by David W. Griffith and has
appeared in such notable productions
as "Hearts of the World" and
"Broken Blossoms." Her contract
with Frohman Amusement Corp.
will commence when she finishes
work in her present Griffith produc-
tion, "Way Down East." This will
be some time in August.
The (jriffith offices stated last
night that the announcement made
by Frohman Amusement Corp. was
correct.
Del Ruth Coming East
Hampton del Ruth, supervisor of
all Fox Sunshine comedies, will ar-
rive in New York on Sunday with a
print of his long-heralded five-reel
comedy.
Del Ruth will show the picture at
the Fox convention which opens on
Monday. He will stay here for six
days during the life of the conven-
tion and will then return to the coast.
He will be at the Astor.
The comedy will be released in the
fall as a special.
20 Million in One Company
(By «ire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover. Del. — .A. company called the
Consolidated Realty and Theater
Corp. has been formed here with a
capitalization of $20,000,000. The
incorporators are R. L. Martin, F. H.
Gruneberg of Indianapolis.
Canada Eliminates Reel Tax
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Ottawa, Can. — The budget of the
Canadian Government announced
vesterday provides for the elimination
of the 15 cent reel tax collected from
all theaters by the Government.
This will help the small theaters
who have been paying as much as
largest houses.
Elimination of the war tax of 7j^
per cent on imports will save Cana-
dian distributors about $6 a reel
dutv.
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Quotations
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do pfd 80 82 82
Goldwyn 22 22^4 22
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Coast Brevities
(Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — ^Al Cawood, for many
years cameraman for Lyons and
Moran, who turned the crank for G.
J. Taylor during the filming of his
first three "Taylor-Made" comedies,
has been signed to direct future Taj-
lor productions.
Colin Campbell has returned from
location with the Dustin Farnum
company. He is now shooting the
final scenes of "Big Happiness" at
the Brunton Studios.
Jean Calhoun is slated to be signed
up as a star in Universal produc-
tions, according to an authentic re-
port.
*Tuesday's quotations.
Showing Fight Films in Ohio
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Cleveland — A company known as
' the Toledo Bout Pictures, Inc., is ar-
' ranging bookings for the Willard-
Dempsey fight pictures which were
barred in this state some time ago.
Hope Hampton is coming to the
Aletro studio to make her second in-
dependent picture, the story for
which was written by H. H. Van
Loan. Miss Hampton is to remain
in California for three months, when
she will make a trip to Hawaii for
some scenes in her picture, "The
Maid of Molokai."
Private Showing for Young Film
Equity Pictures will give a pri-
\ate showing of "For the Soul of
Raphael.' the new Clara. Kimball
\'oung picture, in the (jrand Ball
Room of the Astor next Wednesday
at 3 o'clock.
Coming East
^^pecial to WID'S DAILY)
Los .\ngeles — June Mathis and
E^ert Lytell of the Metro organiza
tion and C. Gardner Sullivan are a'
t-n route for the east.
Sullivan will sail definitely from
Xcw York on May 27 for Europe.
May Sue L. A. Theater
Los .\ngeles — Deceptive advertis-
ing, published by the Alhambra The-
ater, may result in a law suit against
the management of the theater by
Cecil B. De Mille, director general
of Famous Players.
Manager Michael Gore of the thea-
ter, it is alleged, secured an old re-
!ea^e featuring Gloria Swanson, ti-
tled "Yon Can't Believe Everything,"
and advertised Miss Swanson as Ce-
cil B. De Mille's star.
Vola Yale will play opposite Earle
Williams in his next V^itagraph feat-
ure, "The Purple Hieroglyph."
C. Edward Hatton has completed
his second two-reel western feature
under the working title of "Mystery
Ranch," the first picture of a series
in which Hatton is producer, director
and star.
Joseph J. Dowling has been loaned
by Robert Brunton to Allan Dwan
for an important part in the direct-
or's last Mayflower production.
Denial From Seena Owen
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Seena Owen denies
the report published locally that she
would head her own producing com-
pany.
The above company was formed a
short time ago with three members
of the Frank Hall organization as
incorporators. Hall, it will be re-
membered, sponsored the original
fight pictures at the time of the bout.
Myles McCarthy has been signed
for a leading part in a new feature
to be made shortly by the Dial Film,
now producing at Brunton.
Picture League Conference
The annual conferer.ce of the Natl.
M. P. League will be held May 21-22
at the Russell Sage Foundation, 130
E. 22nd St. Reports will be made
from the non-theatrical field which
are expected to be of interest to pro-
ducers, distributors and exhibitors,
as well as scenario writers.
What's all this about Vhi
Howard Taft heading a film o
pany?
MacHugh Back With MJ
.Arthur E. MacHugh has re|
to New York after a tour with i
ble In" and is now back at Iji
press agenting job with B. S. j
©Old,
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NCMT TOMl
Sir:
The New York Tribune
says:
"All the romance, all the
color of Alaska, was shown
us in 'The Silver Horde,'
and the clashes between
strong men and groups of
men, is exciting to say the
least."
Henry Kolker returned to the
Brunton studios this week after an
extended location trip to Balboa
Beach, where he filmed a number of
exteriors for his latest Selznick pro-
duction, "The Palace of Darkened
Windows."
Wallace Reid has returned to Hol-
lywood from the northern part of
California, where he has been play-
ing on the speaking stage during his
vacation. As soon as he has rested
up a bit he will start work on "The
Charm School." GALTSMAN.
Senate Passes Interstate Bill
Washington — The Senate by unan-
imous vote has passed the bill intro-
duced by Congressman Walsh of
Massachusetts which prohibits the
transmission by mail or otherwise in
interstate commerce of indecent
films. The bill has already passed
the House but will be sent back there
tor concurrence in an amendment to
correct a technical error and will go
to the President for his signature
within a short time.
"Sea Wolf" at Rialto
Tack London's "The Sea Wolf"
will be the attraction at the Rialto
next week instead of Robert War-
wick in "Thou Art the Man."
The picture is at the Rivoli this
week.
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ntion Planned for Next Week
at the Astor
list of meniber.>- of Federated
Exchanges of America. Inc.,
will convene here next week
'oilows :
j. Friedman, Celebrated l'la\ers,
to; D. Chatkin, Marion-Kohn,
Vancisco; J. J. Allen, Toronto;
Kyler, Supreme Photoplays,
tr; Sam Werner, United Film
:e, St. Louis; Al Kalin, Cres-
Film Co., Kansas City; Ralph
tein. Midwest Distributing Co.,
lukee; F. W. Thayer. Merit
Corp., Minneapolis: R. D.
, R. D. Lewis Film Co.. Okla-
City; J. E. Pearce, Pearce
, New Orleans; .\. Dresner,
liters Film Exchange. Wash-
i; R. M. Savini, R. M. Savini
, Inc., Atlanta; H. Charnas,
ard Film Service Co.. Cleve-
O.; Harry Lande, Quality Film
;e, Pittsburgh; Sam Grand,
al Feature Film Corp.. Boston;
Amsterdam, Masterpiece Film
ctions, Philadelphia; A. G.
e. Empire State Film Corp.,
York.
Margery Wilson to Direct
(By wire to WID'S DAII.V)
; Angeles — Margery Wilson,
appeared in a number of the
day Triangle productions, will
y start a company to be known
e Margery Wilson Prod. She
start with comedies but later
h out into features.
Wats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
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purpose of offsetting the moves made
to align exhibitors against theater
owning producers and distributors.
The Independent group headed by
Frank Rembusch claim to be una-
ble to negotiate a dependable agree-
ment in writing with the Theater
Owners' executives and claim that
the Theater Owners' organization
want to use a national organization
for their own uses — the promotion of
some kind of an advertising plan.
This is denied bj' executives of the
Theater Owners group, who contend
that in calling a meeting for Cleve-
land Rembusch has acted personally
without calling on the special com.-
mittee of 17.
This is sure, however, that there is
going to be a big crowd of exhibit-
ors in Cleveland — and a real battle.
Officials of the Theater Owners' or-
ganization say there will be 1,500
exhibitors attending their convention
alone.
Duke's Mansion for Picture House
The Associated Press reports that
the home of the Duke of Devonshire
in Piccadilly, London, has been sold
for 1,000,000 guineas, according to
the London Star.
It is planned to tear down the
structure and erect a modern picture
house.
Cuban Producers Here
Manuel Peon and Billy Moran,
connected with the Golden Sun Pic-
tures Corp., a producing unit with
headquarters in Havana, are in New
York at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
The company has a studio in Ha-
vana for which equipment is now
sought by Peon and Moran. One
picture, "Reality," has been made in
Cuba with an entire native cast. Sto-
nes dealing with Spanish life and cus-
toms will be filmed. The pictures
are designed primarily for distribu-
tion in Spanish-speaicing countries,
but will be shown here as well.
Moran is director of the company.
Peon ni addition to this company is
the accredited Gaumont cameraman
TOM BRET HAS MOVED
Tom Bret, the oldest estab-
lished film editor and title
writer, has moved to Room 611,
Candler Bldg., 220 W. 42nd St.
Phone — Bryant 7691.
New Unit Formed
Major Jack Allen, who made a se-
ries of wild animal productions for
Universal, will make another series
for a new company known as Ad-
venture Films, Inc., formed in Al-
bany with a capitalization of $100,-
000. Allen is now en route to the
coast.
in Havana and is the editor of "Cine-
uiatcjgrafia." said to be the only fan
publication published in Cuba.
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Trial Under Way in Los Angeles-
Counter Claim by American
I Los Angeles^ — With a court room
thronged with a number of film ce-
lebrities the suit, of jilary Miles Min-
ter, now Realart star, against the
American Fihu Co. for alleged breach
of contract was brought to trial in
Judge Trippet's court.
Miss Minter claims that American
"ihu owes her approximately $5,000
1- back pay. American, in turn, has
I brought a counterclaim against Miss
; Minter for $100,000 damages, alleg-
ing that amount of loss through the
I star's alleged failure to appear in a
jiicture selected for her.
Mrs. Ger.trude Shelby, mother of
Miss Alinter, says that the latter's
al)seuce from the studios at various
times was because of a toothache.
In the complaint. Miss Minter
states that her salary was $2,250 a
^veek, but that there were times when
.she received only half of this amount.
Apparently the star's age will be an
I important factor in the trial, since
she claims she was under 18 when
slie signed the contract.
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, changes in the organization. The
j chief reason for this is said to be a
i desire for more vigorous work from
• the body, and a more determined ef-
; fort to have a stronger body of ex-
' hibitor members. Those who are in
j sympathy with this idea declare that
' the membership of exhibitors in the
Association is "a joke."
Several names of probable candi-
dates for the presidency are being
discussed. Those interested in the
I idea say that while a splendid execu-
I tive Wm. A. Brady is so occupied
with other affairs that he cannot give
the necessary time to a vigorous
prosecution of the office. It will be
recalled that Brady resigned from
the presidency last year and was only
' prevailed upon to reconsider after
considerable discussion.
Aliens Claim
First National Subfranchises for
Caniadian Houses
In a publicity story issued by
Jule and J. J. Allen in Toronto last
week, announcement was made that
a deal had been closed With First
National in iS'ew York whereby every
.\llen theater, in Canada has secifred
a 25-year siibfrartchise for the ex-
clusive showing of the Associated
First National productions.
The only house excepted on the
Allen circuit is in Ottawa, on ac-
coiuit of the fact that Harry Brouse,
Eastern Canadian franchise holder of
First National, has a couple of thea-
ters in the latter city.
The Aliens have controlled the dis-
tribution of First National in West-
ern Canada for the past year, but the
eastern franchise is controlled b\-
Harry Brouse, who uses the Regal
Films as his distributors.
At First National no information
was obtainable regarding the above
report.
Goldstein Promoted
E. H. Goldstein, until now general
sales manager at Universal, has been
made secretary to Carl Laemmle.
Goldstein's successor has not been
picked.
Gloria Swanson Here
Gloria Swan.son arrived in New
York yesterday with her husband.
Herbert K. Somborn, president of
Equity Pictures. They are stopping
at the Biltmore.
Welcome Back Harry
The A. M. P. A. welcomed Harry
Reichenbach yesterday to its fold.
Harry held tiie floor for a time with
a huniorous account of West Coast
activities.
Norman H. Moray, local Republic
manager, has tendered his resigna-
tion. His successor has not as yet
been named.
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V^ho Has Gloria?
Claims Her for Two Years —
mborn Says F. P. Contract
Expires in December
re is some difference in opinion
who has Gloria Swanson un-
)ntract.
ire received by WID'S DAILY
Los Angeles quotes the Los
es Times as saying that Miss
son would form her own pro-
l company after making one
production for Famo\is Play-
Miss Swanson's coast represen-
stated she did not have a two-
contract with Famous as re-
1, while this was confirmed at
asky studio in Hollywood.
;e L. Lasky 3'esterday when
about the status of the Swan-
ontract stated that he held a
let with Miss Swanson which
:s Jan. 1, 1923, giving it about
nd one-half years to run. This
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All Going Abroad
lumber of film folks sail today
-urope aboard the Mauretania
le Baltic.
)se scheduled to go include Mrs.
idge and her dauglUer Natalie,
%o on a vacation and who will
be joined by Constance Tal-
e; Earl W. Hammons of Edu-
al Films on a business trip to
nd; David Kirkland, who di-
! Constance Talmadge in sev-
ecent pictures, who will shoot
exteriors on the other side, and
t L. Grey, general manager of
. W. Griffith organization, who
ake with him several prints of
ance."
imoresque" at the Criterion
imoresque," a screen version of
e Hurst's story, will open for
at the Criterion beginning Sun-
day 30.
hy Change Your Wife." the Ce-
e Mille production which has
It the Criterion since April 24,
0 into the Rivoli.
Rialto for the week of the
'vill show Robert Warwick in
: Art the Man."
Metro-ites Here
train from the west yester-
rought into town Bert Lytell,
^ellner and June Mathis of the
scenario dept. Lytell will
lour productions in the East.
Return to Coast
1. Gasnier, who kept his pres-
in New York a quiet affair, and
Ormston, art director at the
t Brunton studios, left for Cali-
yesterday.
"I am not a secretary, madam. In my veins fiows the blood of emper-
ors."— Mayflower Photoplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production,
"A Splendid Hazard," directed by Allan Dwan, and taken from the novel
by Harold MacGrath — a First National attraction — Advt.
Authors Combine
Company Understood to Have Been
Perfected on Coast
(By wire to WID'S D.\ILY)
Los Angeles — John G. Hawkes,
John Lynch, C. Gardner Sullivan and
Monte Katterjohn are understood to
have formed a producing company of
their own in which a former official
of Mayflower Photoplay Corp. is said
to be the financial backer.
The four men mentioned above are
all well known screen writers and
continuity men. Hawkes has written
a number of stories for William S.
Hart; Sullivan is at present scenario
chief for Thomas H. Ince; Lynch is
in like capacity with Selznick and
Monte Katterjohn was last an-
nounced as doing a special series for
Harry Garson. All of them were at
one time on the scenario staff of the
Thomas Ince organization.
Hawkes was the only one who
could be reached for a statement. He
said he preferred not to discuss the
matter at this time.
Ed'c^f 1 Gets Christie
Makes Fourth Series of Comedies
for Hammons' Company
Educational Films Corp. will here-
after release all two-reel Christie
comedies, a contract having just been
signed by \.. W. Hamons and Chas.
H. Christie. Educational will con-
trol the entire rights for the United
States and Canada, distributing
through its own exchange system.
There will be one release every
two weeks. The contract does not
apply to the old product and this will
continue to be booked as at present.
Educational already has the Ches-
ter, Torch.v and Mermaid series.
Sheehan Returns
Winfield R. Sheehan of Fox Film
returned yesterday from Europe but
was closeted with William Fox late
in the afternoon.
Sheehan is expected to make a
number of announcements during the
convention which opens on Monday
morning.
Harron, Metro Star
Deal Understood to Be Closed— Will
Make Four a Year With Chet
Withey Directing
Following closely on the heels of
the announcement that Lillian Gish
had left the Griffith organization
comes a well authenticated report
that Robert Harron, long a Griffith
player, had formed his own organ-
ization and will make four produc-
tions a year for Metro release.
The pictures will be made at the
Griffith studios in Mamaroneck and
will be directed by Chet Withey.
June Walker, now appearing in "My
Lady's Friends," will support Har-
ron in his first production. D. W.
Griffith, it is understood, will super-
vise the productions.
Another Star
h?
Richard Barthelmess, anoth*
member of the Griffith organization,
will become a star in the fall, accord-
ing to present plans.
It is understood that the same plan
will be adopted in his case as is being
done with Robert Harron, that is, an
individual producing unit with Bar-
thelmess as the star. „j
Eve Unsell Coming Home
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
London, Eng. — Eve LTnsell, who
came here last August to organize
the scenario department of the Fa-
mous Players-Lasky British Produc-
ers, Ltd., intends returning to Amer-
ica at the conclusion of her present
contract.
She stated that there have been
many offers made to her while here.
One of them offered her the oppor-
tunity of dividing her time between
the two countries. This offer came
from a new organization which will
be backed by powerful financial inter-
ests of England, France and Amer-
ica, who intend to operate studios in
the three countries. She refused to
divulge the names of the men inter-
ested in the venture.
Miss Unsell has been widely quoted:
in the English press on her views on'
scenario construction and story pro-!
duction for the screen. I
Realart Dinner
The big event in the Realart con-
vention happened last night when
the company tendered a dinner at
the Astor to the field force.
The usual speeches were delivered,,
etc.
Let SOLOMON do it. he's wise.
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Vol. Ill Wo. 52 Sat. Mar 22, 1920 PriceSC»ete
Copyright 1920. Wid's Film and Film FoDcs,
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Quotations
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I do pfd 82 83 83
,Goldwyn 21 22 211-^
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Minter on Witness Stand
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mary Miles Minter
was on the stand in Judge Trippet's
I court almost all of Thursday testify-
I ing in her action against American
Film for alleged arrears in salary.
Miss Minter testified that she
couldn't appear at the studios on va-
rious occasions because she suffered
a toothache and other ills. It is a
! result of these alleged absences that
American Film is suing for $100,000
damages.
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Sir:
The New York Evening
Post says:
"It is a fish story, and a
mighty good one, too, with
plenty of Rex Beachian ac-
tion and excitement and
picturesque background.
'The Silver Horde' truly is
a first-rate picture."
Coast Brevities
(Special to WIDS DAILY)
Hollywood — Lila Leslie has been
engaged for a principal role in Harry
Carey's newest feature. "Figliting
Job.''
The Historical Film Corp. of
.\merica has completed the first Bible
picture and will exhibit it at a pre-
\iew for the local clergj-, motion pic-
ture and newspaper folk at a down-
town theater. Director McMackin is
now engaged in casting for the sec-
ond picture, the working title of
which will be "Suffer Little Chil-
dren."
Thomas Jefferson has been cast
for an important role in "Hearts Are
Trumps." the third Drury Lane mel-
odrama to be filmed bv Metro.
Xorval- MacGregor. recently direc-
tor for "Jacques of the Silver North,"
starring Mitchell Lewis, has tempo-
rarily deserted the calling to play a
part in "The Mutiny." a Metro pic-
ture.
Roy H. Klaffki has been appointed
head of the Metro studio photo-
graphic and laboratory departments.
Klaffki was formerly with L^niversal
and Fox.
Canadian Notes
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto — .Mien's College theater,
a large suburban house, will be open-,
ed to the public on Monday, \Iay
14. This is the tenth Allen house
in the citv.
Jule and J. J. Allen announced this
week that a theater would be built
by them in Niagara Falls. Ontario,
with a seating capacity of^bout 1.200.
Plans are already completed and con-
struction will be started within the
next few weeks, with the opening in
the carlv fall.
Will M. Eliott. manager of the .\I-
len. Winnipeg, resigned the first of
May and will manage a theater in
the States.
Jules L. Steele has been appointed
manager of the .A.llen theater, Winni-
peg, succeeding Will M. Elliqtt. Mr.
Steele was fortnerly motion pictin-e
editor of the Winnipeg Telegram.
J. J. Raymond is on his way to
Winnipeg from New York to assume
the management of the Lyceum in
that city. Mr. Raymond was asso-
ciated with t'- • Gordon interests of
New England for a number of years.
Dudley Bianchard. formerly in
charge of the cutting room in the 1
studios of National Film Corp. of
-America, and Bert Glennon. formerly
a caineraman with the concern here,
sailed for .A^ustralia with the Wilfred
Lucas party. Bianchard will cut the
Lucas Productions, which are being
financed by the "Snowy" Baker in-
terests, while Glennon will co-direct
with Mr. Lucas. Their stay in the
Antipodes will be indefinite.
C. A. Willat, National's new
general manaeer. announces that the
new National features will be screen-
ed from book adaptations exclusively.
Director Harry T. Revier is busily
engaged with the pictorial prologue
to "The Son of Tarzan" feature se-
rial, now in production by National
Film Corp. of -America.
Buy "Illiterate Digest"
Rights to Will Rogers' "Illiterate
Digest" have been bought for Mich-
igan by W. A. Haynes of Detroit:
for Ohio by Standard Film Co. of
Cleveland; for Illinois and Indiana
to Greater Stars Productions of Chi-
cago; for Minnesota. Wisconsin.
North Dakota and South Dakota to
the Educational Film Exchange of
Minneapolis; for Delaware, Mary-
land. District of Cokmibia. Virginia
and North Carolina to Sidney Lust
Film Exchange of Washineton; for
New York and Northern New Jer-
sey by the Alexander Film Exchange
of New York; for California, Nevada
and Arizona to the Consolidated Film
Exchange of San Francisco.
Tom. Forman will direct Ethel
Clayton in her next Paramount-Art-
craft picture. Mary O'Connon is
writing the scenario.
GAUSMAN.
First to Be "Red Potage"
(Special to WID'S D.MLY)
Los Angeles — Ida May Park's
first independent production is ex-
pected to be "Red Potage."
Large House for Plainfield
Plainfield, N. J. — .A. house costing
$275,000 is to be erected by the
.Strand .Amusement Corn.
Oh, Boy, they say Harry Rcl
bach's newest contract is swe<P
No Advertising in Film!
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.,
that no films produced for thai
pany will bear any hint of co:
cial advertising.
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New Sea Film
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Capt. Leslip
cocke is producing a new se
with an unknown girl in the fe
part.
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Sameth in Control
J. Joseph Sameth, president
Forward Film Distributors, In|
purchased the entire stock c
corporation, and intends to i't;
expand its operations to the5tu„
right market.
Larger quarters at their {.-sf"
address, 110 West 40th St.^..
been secured. 1 ■
Clamp Lid in W. Jeffersi'^
(Special to WID'S D.MLY)
West Jefferson, O.— The blulawi
so far as Sunday picture sho'. ai
concerned have been revive
happened because of the show it
one Sunday recently by H. T.^s
who runs his theater three ly^
week.
Dorothy Farnum. formerljiv
Selznick, has been signed by ps
M. Schenck for one year to w'k
scripts for the Talmadge siste.
INSURANCE EXPERTS
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DUCER."
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DOMINGO, W. I.— Ready to pro-
r little republic at all times ! Native
irho have been frained by U. S. Ma-
rps show tip-top form in frequent
)N. ENG. — Here are girls wray ahead
times ! Large crowds view football
here every memer of both teams is
n.
AND THERE — U. S. representa-
International Suffrage Conference
r Geneva — Mrs. Carrie Chapman
ids delegation on way to Switzerland.
RANCISCO, CAL. — A new kind of
thrill! Pathe News presents ex-
pictures showing clearer than ever
low the earth behaves when an air-
unts.
RK, N. J. — If you're evicted, don't
City erects tents where families
ssed by profiteer landlords live till
3 rooms.
fORK CITY — May-time is play-time
lies ! Thousands of school children
rt in annual May Fete in Central
flOMAS, VIRGIN ISL.— Pershing
'irgin Isles — first motion pictures
t\ these islands since U. S. purchased
Dm Denmark.
' LITTLE STILL HAS A METH-
' ITS OWN. (Cartoon.)
Sullivan Due Today
jardner Sullivan is expected in
t'ork today from the coast. He
ut up at the Algonquin until
Is for Europe the end of the
leeting Called for Friday
leeting of the General Division,
5, of the National Assaciation
e held next Friday at noon,
neeting is called for the pur-
if nominating nine directors to
?nt the General Division in the
of Directors for the ensuing
The directors so nominated
i be elected by ballot at the an-
iieeting to be held at Cleveland
he 8.
Putting It Over
Here is how a brother exhib-
itor put hit show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow know how you cleaned
up.
Canton, O. — Original exploitation
stunts are none too plentiful, but
when the Allan Dwan production,
"The Luck of the Irish," was slated
to open at the Alhambra, a trick that
brought enormous business to the
house as a result of the unusual
amount of newspaper publicity and
word of mouth advertising was work-
ed. At about 4 o'clock one after-
noon a man and woman were seen
struggling furiously on the roof of a
high building. Every passer-by nat-
urally looked up. The duo up above
swayed towards the ledge and a se-
ries of screams was audible. For a
moment they disappeared from view
but approached once more. After
some more circus swaying, the wom-
an was thrown down and hit the
street with a thud. Of course it was
a dummy, but those who watched it
experienced a thrill of the type that
comes about once in a lifetime, and
upon coming close discovered a sign
attached to the figure reading, "Don't
miss 'The Luck of the Irish' at the
•A.lhambra. A beauty contest, run in
conjunction with this, and much
newspaper advertising, also did its
bit.
Charles Scribner's Sons have de-
cided to issue a special motion pic-
ture edition of "Simple Souls," writ-
ten by John Hastings. A special
jacket with a scene from the film on
the front cover. It will be the ninth
edition of the story and should help
in the exploitation of Pathe's pro-
duction starring Blanche Sweet.
[Fraverse Leaves Monday
KBy wire to WID'S DAILY)
'■• Angeles — Madlaine Traverse
i for New York on Monday to
^'te arrangements for the Mad
jTraverse Pictures Corp. She
Mhat distribution is likely to be
ih First National.
,'
ij: National knew nothing about
'ove report yesterday.
E. J. Shalvey Dead
' ard J. Shalvey, president of
B. K. Film Corp., producers
'■amount-Drew comedies, died
di-sday evening at the Post
t'lte Hospital.
a the amusement business Mr.
V was actively identified with
f e J. Van Beuren. In addition
T executive position with the V.
Corporation. Shalvey was
■ er of the AvVeeBee Corpora-
- reducers of Ernest Truex two-
•medies; secretary of the Not-
' lusement Company and secre-
f(f the Van-Kelton Amuse. Co.
Phoenix, Ariz. — A red ink an-
nouncement of Pauline Frederick's
appearance in "The Woman in Room
13" at the Columbia, on the first
page of the Republican, helped con-
siderably in the exploitation of that
production. Five hundred copies
were purchased and distributed in ho-
tels and other places where prospect-
ive patrons were likely to be found.
Who Has Gloria?
{Continued from Page I)
contract, said Mr. Lasky, calls for a
series of Gloria Swanson Prod, to be
supervised by Cecil De Mille. These,
said Lasky. are to be the only pro-
ductions with the exception of his
own that De Mille will personally
supervise.
Lasky further asserted that he was
in receipt of a telegram from Miss
Swanson in which he says she states
that she intends returning to the stu-
dio as soon as her health warrants it.
Herbert K. Somborn, president of
Equity Pictures, who is now in New
Vork witli Gloria Swansoti. who is
his wife in private life, stated yester-
day that he always thought himself a
pretty good reader and that Miss
Swauson's present contract with
Jesse Lasky expires Dec. 31, 1920.
He stated that talk of her own or-
ganization was preinatiire and that
nothing had been done about the mat-
ter. The Somborns wil be here for
about four days and then return to
the coast.
Lasky Sails May 29
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Play-
er.- sails on the Kaiserin Auguste
\'ictoria on May 29 for Europe.
He will be away for five weeks on
an inspection trip of the London
-tudio.
Asks $30,000 Damages
Los Angeles — Because of Helen
Holmes' alleged temperamental dis-
position, Harry M. Warner has insti-
tuted suit for $30,000 damages.
Warner alleges in his complaint
that the serial for which Mi~s Holmes
was engaged cost him about $50,000
more than it should have cost be-
cause of Miss Holmes alleged whims.
Warner says she usually took three
hours for lunch every day and had
a habit of arriving at the studio sev-
eral hours late while the rest of the
company awited her arrival.
At one time, Warner charges. Miss
Holmes threatened to leave him un-
less he advanced her $5,000.
Griffith Signs French Girl
D. W. Griffith has signed Pauline
Garon, who is now appearing in
"Buddies," for a period of years. She
is at present a member of the Grif-
fith stock company.
Record Price for Short Reel
The Strand has booked from Edu-
cational Films "Modern Centaurs," a
subject that is about 700 feet in
length, for next week at what is
termed the highest price ever paid
for a subject of its length.
H. J. Smith acted for Lillian Gish
in closing the contract whereby she
becomes a star for Frohman Amuse-
ment.
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Tacoma, Wash.- — When MaiUger
David of the Liberty booked "The
Whirlwind," he faced considerable
opposition as rival exhibitors were
conducting their own exploitation
campaigns. By effecting an arrange-
ment whereby Boy Scouts sold tickr
ets on a percentage basis he got off
to a good start. After that, he had
windows stencilled by white card
paint and an agreement with the
street car company made it possible
to place signs on the fenders of cars.
Motorcycles figuring prominently in
the serial, an arrangement was made
with the Excelsior Motorcycle Co.
w;hereby that organization had three
riding about on the "wheels" with
signs on their backs to the effect that
Excelsior cycles were used exclu-
sively in the production.
Doubiier Supt. at Palisades
Francis Doubiier is now superin-
tendent of the Palisades Laboratories
of which H. J. Streyckmans is gen-
oral manager.
Doubiier is one of the oldest men
ill the laboratory end of the business.
Mandlebaum Here
E. Mandlebaum, First National
franchise holder in Cleveland, is in
town.
F, P. Field Changes
Al Lichtman has ap.pointed H. I.
Kraus as manager of the branch of-
fice in Boston.
Before going to Boston Kraus was
sales manager in the Famous Play-
ers' office in Detroit.
To fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of G. W. Erdman, Her-
bert E. Elder, formerly branch man-
ager at Pittsburgh, has been made
branch manager at Cleveland. E.
M. Strube, who has been sales man-
ager in the Pittsburgh exchange, has
been made manager of that office.
Plans made by Lichtman call for
the opening of the new Famous Play-
ers' exchange at Albany by June 7.
The new exchange will be at Z3
Orange St. Joseph H Seidleman is
exchange manger.
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Saturday, May 22, IS
What They Think
Independent Producers Go on Rec-
ord on Exhibiting Question
\arious independent producers and
stars releasing through First Nation-
al have authorized statements in
which their attitude on the ownership
of theaters is clearly defined.
The original statements will be
available to the Independent M. F.
Exhibitors of America and any other
independent group of theater owrners.
Charles Ray says in part:
"I do not believe that producer-
ownership of theaters is healthy for
the stars or other production sources
it controls, or for tlie nidustry at
large. Big manufacturing and pro-
ducing organizations in other indus-
tries have learned this through ex-
perience. We do not find big cloth-
ing manufacturers operating their
own retail establishments."
The following sums the attitude of
the Katherine MacDonald Corp.:
"Producer-ownership of picture
theaters is essentially unjust to the
thousands of exhibitors whose years
of support have made possible the
splendid photoplays that are now be-
ing produced."
Louis B. Mayer thinks this:
"The producer should be satisfied
with his profit on production and
should not try to freeze or browbeat
the theater owner out of his hold-
ings or his profits on exhibiting.
Live and let live."
Marshall Neilan says in part:
"The theater-buying epideinic re-
sulting in the producer-owned houses
throughout the country has reached
a stage where it should offer serious
concern for every independent ex-
hibitor in this country regardless of
the size of his holdings or commun-
ity. F'roducers have won their inde-
pendence. Exhibitors must do like-
wise if they wish to realize the best
returns on their investment."
Here are Allan Dwan's thoughts:
"The independent exhibitor is now
faced with a serious problem. Forces
are at work seeking to dominate the
industry to encroach on and even
usurp the exhibitor's legitimate field
of operation.
"Any movement calculated to seek
control of the exhibition field strikes
at the very cornerstone of the show-
man's business.
"The exhibitor's only salvation in
this crisis is a steadfast adherence to
the policy of independence."
Kmg W. Vidor is very emphatic
in his statements. He says:
"The time has come to sever dip-
lomatic relations. Hand the 'trust'
film salesman his passports and send
him back to the enemy country. It
is war to the knife.
"Ponder this grave problem, Mr.
Exhibitor are a^ou going to work
FOR the trust, or "WITH the inde-
pendent producer? Are you going
to be a chattel or a free born Amer-
ican? Sound the tocsin! Draw the
sword! On to war."
Increase Hodkinson Sales Force
The Hodkinson sales force has
been increased by SO per cent and it
is planned by that company to con-
duct a summer campaign on a large
scale.
Sells Canadian Rights
C. B. Price has sold the Canadian
rights to "His Pajama Girl" to the
Canadian Exhibitors' Exchange.
In the Courts
Oliver Morosco has been sued in
the Supreme Court by his wife, Mrs.
Annie M. Morosco, for an accountmg
of the receipts from the film rights of
"Peg O' My Heart." She alleges
that she owned the sole rights to the
play and that in October, 1918, she
revoked her husband's agency of her
rights in the play. In spite of that
fact, she says he sold the film rights
lor his own benefit to Famous-Play-
ers-Lasky and got an advance of $50,-
000 and is alleged to have received a
total of more than $250,000. She al-
leges that he has squandered a large
part of what he received.
Five judgments for money lenl
liave been filed in the City Court
against Harry SchifFman of the
.Strand Theater building, in behalf
of the Fleischman-Smith Corp. The
judgments are for $2,025, $1,874,
$1,518, $1,012 and $1,923.
Harr-v r ?eids has sued Henry W.
Savage, inc., in the Supreme Court
for $24,000 damages. He alleges that
the defendant sold him the Canadiai-i
righiv w Madame X" for $21,000,
and thereafter refused to carry out
the agreement, but sold the rights to
another party for $45,000, causing
hiim tl'.e damage sued for.
.\ judgment for $5,000 has beeii
filed in the Supreme Court against
Samuel H. London in behalf of Mrs.
Nettie Hechter, whose husband con-
ducted a restaurant at 76 2nd Ave
The plaintiff sued for S100,000 on the
ground that the defendant produced
the film, "The Inside of the White
Slave Trafiic,", and made it appear
that her husband's restaurant was
the headqviarters of the traffic. She
said that the film showed pictures of
the restaurant in some of which sr.e
appeared.
Building Standardized Theaters
The following letter has just been
received from Tom Moore of Moore's
Theater. Washington, D. C. :
"I have had several conferences on the
question of constructing theaters on a stand-
ardized scale with a concern that made n.t
a proposition of a radical departure from
the old plan, representing a wonderful sav-
ing in construction and in time consumed
to build theaters. For instance, I expect to
close for the erection of several theaters in
thii cit> . the first one to be the Parkway,
located ot ]4th and Park Road, which will
have an area of 100 ft. width by 160 ft
dtpth. guaranteed to be erected in 73 work-
ing days. Another theater 80 ft. wide by
120 ft. erected in 40 working days. I ex-
pect to reach a conclusion of conferences
with this concern that will be glad to ship
the whole of material to any point, with
the price absolutely set and guaranteed and
the time of construction also set and guar-
anteed. Theaters may be constructed to
seat 1,000 people in ,30 working days; thea-
ters seating 2,000 people in 60 days or less ;
and so on.
"I believe this movement will relieve all
concerned as to the jumping of prices after
a contract is let, since time of erection and
price for same will be guaranteed by a build-
ing concern of substantial standing and fin-
ancial resources. Therefore. I would re-
spectfully request that you give it space in
your columns as constructive news. The
name of the concern and other details as to
price, etc., will follow if all ends of the
plan work out O. K., which I am at this
time reasonably certain of.
"Yours truly,
"TOM MOORE "
To Raze Tabor Grand, Denver
Denver — The Tabor Grand is to be
torn down and a new $1,000,000
house will be erected in its place.
It is to be known as the Colorado
and will seal 3,000.
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Features Reviewed
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Doris Keane in ROMANCE
United Artists _^ Page 3
.THE SEA WOLF
Paramount-Artcraft Page 6
Taylor Holmes in . .NOTHING BUT LIES
Taylor Holmes Prod.-Metro Page 7
Dorothy Dalton in THE DARK MIRROR
Thos. H. Ince-Paramount-Artcraft Page 9
Margarita Sylva in THE HONEY BEE
American Prod.-Pathe Page 12
Buck Jones in FORBIDDEN TRAILS
Fox Page 13
J. Warren Kerrigan in No. 99
Brunton Prod.-Hodkinson Page 15
Olive Thomas in THE FLAPPER
Selznick-Select ., Page 17
Ethel Clayton in A LADY IN LOVE
Paramount-Artcraft Page 19
Tom Mix in .THE TERROR
Fox Page 20
Anna Bos in CARMEN OF THE NORTH
Hallmark Page 21
Short Reels .... Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Goldwyn in Capitol. "jRoxey" expected to be in
charge.
Samuel Goldwyn returns from Europe.
Charles Urban, president of Kineto Co., forms Urban
Motion Picture Industries.
Associated Producers chartered in Delaware.
Realart holding convention in New York.
Tuesday
Frank Rembusch suggests independent exhibitors can-
cel service on producers who own theaters.
Educational to build studio in Hollywood.
Joseph L. Plurikett back from England.
Federated Film Exchanges of America plan four day
' tnonvjsntion at Astor, New York City.
Wednesday
Samiiel Goldwyn thinks foreign field offers tremen-
dous opportunity. Has 22 productions ready for
Fall season.
Associated Producers secure offices in several West
Coast cities.
David P. Howells, exporter, assumes control of J.
Frank Brockliss, Inc.
Southern Baptists convention drops attack prepared
against pictures and National Board of Review.
Thursday
George Loane Tucker-Mayflower Photoplay Corp. liti-
gation may be settled out of court. Tucker to make
four more for Mayflower.
David W. Griffith finishes contract with First Na-
tional. Buys back "Black Beach" for United Art-
ists release.
Various Greater New York circuits reported periect-
ing booking combine against Marcus Loew.
Friday
I^illian Gish, long a Griffith player, signed by Frohman
Amusement Corp. for three years.
Drastic attacks on industry imposed in province of
Ontario.
Saturday
Famous Players claims contract with Gloria Swanson
for over two years. Latter denies this.
J.^.G. Hawks, C. Gardner Sullivan, Monte Katterjohn
and John Lynch reported forming producing com-
pany.
Christie comedies to be released through Educational.
Robert Harron Prod, through Metro next season.
Richard Barthelmess productions also to be released
in Fall.
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Sunday, May 23, 1920
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Unusual Love Story With No Physical Action But Carrying Deep Appeal
Doris Keane in
"ROMANCE"
United Artists
DIRECTOR ..^.Chet-Withey
AUTHOR (Edward Sheldon
SCENARIO BY .^WeTTg-Hastrngr
CAMERAMAN Louis Bitzer
AS A WHOLE Very unusual; all a romance
with hardly any action, yet always interests
and sometimes grips.
STORY For the most part a succession of
scenes between lovers; builds well and en-
tertains.
DIRECTION Has handled material appreci-
atively and builds up good degree of interest.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very effective
CAMERA WORK Excellent
STAR Screens pleasingly and puts wonder-
ful feeling into role.
SUPPORT Basil Sydney gives fine perform-
ance opposite.
EXTERIORS Suitable ; few used
INTERIORS In excellent taste
DETAIL Sub-titles excellently chosen from
play; are impressive and full of feeling.
CHARACTER OF STORY Unfulfilled ro-
mance of opera singer and minister.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 7,000 feet
Those familiar with "Rmnance," the play, need hardly
be reminded that it presented a trying subject for the
picture producer to visualize. Pure romance (as a play
it was largely dialogue), it contained no physical action,
the easiest of all varieties of action to screen. Thus the
pholoplay matcri;il narrowed down to a slraiglil succes-
sion of romantic scenes between Rita Cavallini, the opera
singer, and 'lOni Annslrong, the minister.
To j)r(iperly present these scenes and to present them
^,so as to command the interest and to stir the emotions
-^^oi the spectator, was a job l)ig enough to test the ability
of the most skilful director. It is llierefore a pleasure to
record that "Romance" has received the most appreciative
sort of treatment from Director Chet Wither, who ad-
hered closely to the lines laid down by the Original play.
It is true that much of the credit must go to Doris
Keane, who assumes her original role of the opera singer
and who .screens very pleasingly, and also to Basil Syd-
ney, whose emotional work as the minister is outstanding.
Without their performances, ringing with sincerity in
every scene, Withey might well have been at a loss. But
with tliem and by his own sympathetic treatment of the
subject an unusually captivating romance is tlie resuU.
The plot is merely the story told by Bishop Armstrong
to his grandson who seeks his advice on a matter of
marriage. The Bishop relates of his own youthful ro-
mance with Cavallini, an opera star. His great love for
her which, however, was always with odds with his
doubt of her morality, his fierce standing off of her allur-
ing charm, his moment's weakening and his final realiza-
tion that they must part to save themselves. These are
elements that combine to make a romance of the simplest,
yet deepest appeal.
Miss Keane's is an unusual and fetching personality
whicli she brings to the screen in this role with which she
is so thoroughly famiHar. Sydney is at all times ef-
fective, while Norman Trevor as Van Tuyl is very well
cast. Others are Betty Ross Clarke, Amelia Summer-
ville, A. J. Herbert, Gikla Varesi, John Davidson, June
Eileen Terry, Arthur Rankin and V^angie Valentine.
Should Appeal Specially To The Better Class Of Audience
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There is no doubt about the drawing power of "Ro-
mance," particularly in metropolitan quarters. It will
bring out people that seldom come to the picture houses.
The older ones, many of whom saw the original play
when presented here something over six years ago, and
those who are familiar with the tragic yet beautiful char-
acter of the romance presented, will turn out en masse
to see the picture.
It is this class of people, together with tlie more intelli-
gent of your regulars, to whom "Romance" will make
its biggest appeal. Probably some fans will find fault
with it because there is scarcely any physical action, but
not very many, for the reason that the many impassioned
scenes between the two leading characters contain an
almost limitless appeal.
In billing it lay stress on the fact that Doris Keane has
hei original role, and also mention that the pla\ has been
going steadily ever since it was first produced. Make a
big thing out of it when you do show it, and be sure to
take pains to bring it before the attention of the best
elements in your neighborhood.
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Sunday, May 23, 1920
Fine Acting And Characterization In Tliis
"THE SEA WOLF"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR George Melford
AUTHOR Jack London
SCENARIO BY Will M. Richey
CAMERAMAN Paul Perry
AS A WHOLE A gripping and thoroughly ap-
preciative realization of London's great book
STORY Powerful and practical; rings tru'e
DIRECTION Has injected the spirit of the au-
thor's story and maintained a fine sea at-
mosphere.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Fine
CAMERA WORK Good
PLAYERS Noah Beery splendid in title role,
Mabel Julienne Scott and Tom Forman do
well, others well chosen.
EXTERIORS. . . .Practically all on deck of schooner
INTERIORS Cabin scenes mostly
DETAIL Careful attention
CHARACTER OF STORY Theory of "The
Wolf" whose creed was "Might is Right."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 6,097 feet
It is "The Sea Wolf" and his creed of "might is
right" that Director Melford has visualized in his pro-
duction of Jack London's famous story. The entire
force of the picture and its biggest thrills and prac-
tically every gripping moment comes through the
character of "The Sea Wolf" — his actions, his words
a;s found in the titles and his very look. For this rea-
son George Melford's production deserves praise inas-
much as it does not depend on the spectacular to put
it over.
This well known sea story was filmed several years
ago and the collision of the schooner "Ghost" with a
ferryboat Avas about the biggest feature of the pro-
duction and throughout the picture the spectacular
held sway. Not so in the Melford production. The
disaster is shown in practically only two shots, one
when "The Ghost" jams into the ferryboat with a shot
from the interior of the ferry and another showing
passengers jumping into the water. Inasmuch as
thrills of a spectacular sort are not relied upon to hold
the audience, this latest "Sea Wolf" deserves consid-
erable credit.
It is more a character drawing than an^'thing else.
Once the characters are gathered together aboard
"The Ghost," the author sets about to prove his point
by the process of elimination, for at the' close the only
remaining members are the girl and her sweetheart.
Noah Beery as "The Wolf" gives probably one of the
best performances of his career, while Tom Forman
and Mabel Julienne Scott handle the next most im-
portant roles in a highly satisfactory manner.
Maude Brewster refuses to marry Humphrey Van
Weyden because he doesn't measure up to her stand-
ard of a man. She wants a red-blooded, powerful man
and she believes Humphre}' a weakling. While the
two are on a ferry in San Francisco Bay the boat is
wrecked and Maude and Humphrey are later picked
up by Wolf Larsen and taken aboard his schooner,
"The' Ghost."
They beg to be sent ashore but the Wolf is short-
handed and makes a cabin boy of Humphrey. While
the schooner sails north on its sealing expedition. Wolf
Larsen rules the crew of "The Ghost" with a violent
hand and much footage is consumed in showing his
various "clean-ups." When the boat is nearing its
destination the Wolf attacks Maude but is seized by
one of his terrific headaches to which he is subject
as a result of a fight.
Maude and Humphrey escape in a small boat and
reach a deserted islnd. Some time later "The Ghost"
drifts in, apparently deserted. They go aboard and
find "The Wolf" alone and blind. With the faint
spark of fight still remaining he attempts to choke
Humphrey but is seized by another headache and
(]ies. 'I'lic man and girl are later picked up by a rev-
enue cutler.
Emphasize That It Is An Entirely New Production
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
AVhilc there is not as much of the spectacular as
they will probably expect to find in "The Sea Wolf"
there are sufficient thrills in violence of Wolf Larsen
and bis various outbursts of rage in his domineering
and nnrestricted command of the schooner, "The
Ghost." For those who may like talcs of the sea anri
are not acquainted with Jack London's famous book,
if there are any such, dress up your lobby with stills.
If properly exploited your receipts should justify the
expense involved.
Be sure to say that this is a new production of Lon-
don's story in order that folks will not think it is a
reissiu\ Although no one is credited as star in the
picture, Noah Beery certainly deserves stellar promi-
nence and his name should be used in connection with
stills showing him in the character of "The Sea Wolf."
Use the line: "Don't fail to see the new production
of Jack London's famous 'The Sea Wolf,' a story of
'Might is Right,' as practiced by the Captain of the
schooner, 'Ghost.' "
Sunday, May 23. 1920
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Plot And Idea Have Been Lost By This Comedy
Taylor Holmes in
"NOTHING BUT LIES"
Taylor Holmes Prod. -Metro
DIRECTOR Lawrence Windom
AUTHOR Aaron Hoffman
SCENARIO BY .*. ..S. E. V. Taylor
CAMERAMAN Jacob Badaracco
AS A WHOLE Too much attention paid to
trivialities and not enough to plot; interest
slack.
STORY The original play had some good com-
edy situations but they've missed most of
them here.
DIRECTION Didn't realize plot's possibilities
PHOTOGRAPHY , Fair
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Works hard and gets some laughs over
by own business.
SUPPORT Capable also but the situations aren't
there to help them.
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Quite plain
DETAIL. . . .Altogether too many exits and entrances
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Deals with the havoc
and good caused by pamphlet telling of the
lies in advertising business.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,600 feet
While 'Nothing But Lies" was nowhere nearly as
successful on the stage as "Nothing But the Truth"
and in fact merely traded on the reputation of its com-
panion piece, it must be conceded that it had the germ
of an idea in it, said germ being very well developed
by Aaron Ilofifman, who knows the technique of com-
edy from a to z and back again.
But somebody missed during the transfer of the plot
to the screen. It may have been Taylor or Wnidom,
or both. But something certainly happened because
the plot and its moral and whatnot have all vanished.
This seems something of a broad statement to make,
but it really is a fact. The scenes present no coherent
plot. They are jumbled and some of the best situa-
tions of the play have been altogether omitted and
the action that does appear relies altogether on the
personal ability of each player and the business he can
create to get laughs.
George Cross of an advertising agency is the cen-
tral character. Ann Nigh, daughter of his partner,
wants to know whether lies are necessary in business
the way her brother Allan says they are. He tells
her no, and that he had never told anything but the
truth in his life.
During the night George goes to the office to get a
plate for a newspaper and there surprises Allan, who
has been distributing a leaflet exposing the lies in the
advertising of the firm. Rosie, a member of the
"Truth Society" to which Allan belongs, is hiding in
the next office, (jeorge sends Allan to the newspaper
office with the plate and then discovers Rosie. He in
turn is discovered with her by Nigh and Ann. And
George has to lie out of the situation.
The possibilities of this mixup are not well realized
at all. They could have Iniilt it up very well had their
comedy wits been about, but the threads of the plot are
lost and seem to stay pretty well lost thereafter.
There is a scramble to find out who printed the leaflet
and a detective who isn't a detective after all but a
customer of the advertising firm's is introduced inTo
the action, ocuupying considerably more space than
is awarded the plot. All in all they get pretty well
messed up and forget the story altogether.
Taylor Holmes is sincere in his oflforts to coax
laughter and ^metimes he succeeds through his own
trick and business, but he needs comedy situation to
back him up. The same may be said of Dodson Mitch-
ell and Rapley Holmes, naturally two capable players.
Justine Johnstone, Gipsey O'Brien, Ann Wallack,
Jack McGowan and John Junior complete the cast.
Most Audiences Will Note The Deficiencies Of This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There isn't much chance of this registering very
satisfactorily with your audiences, especially if you
have shown them some of the recent feature comedies
on the market that reach an average standard. The
idea at the bottom of the original play was all right,
but somebody certainly muffed it somewhere during
the play's transfer to the celluloid and the results are
as related above.
If you speeded the picture along you might possibly
get by with it as the comedy between Holmes and
Mitchell in the last two reels, though not made sub-
stantial through situations, registers fairly Avell be-
cause of their work.
Of course if you want to play this because of the
advertising that "Nothing But the Truth" may have
given it, the best way to go about it is to herald it as
a companion piece to the former and let it go at that.
M.W. GARSSON, PKES.
130 V/EST FORTY- SIXTH STREET, NEW YORK, TELEPHONE BRYANT 7498
For Tenitoiial Rights Address
Chas. F. Schwexm, L.L .Hiller,
i3oW46th St. o^ 1476 Broadway
Sunday, May 23, 1920
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Commands The Interest Because It Is Different But Hardly Convinces
Dorothy Dalton in
"THE DARK MIRROR"
Thos. H. Ince-Paramount-Artcraft
DIRECTOR Charles Giblyn
AUTHOR Louis Joseph Vance
SCENARIO BY. E. Magnus Ingleton
CAMERAMAN John S. Stumar
AS A WHOLE. .. .Holds interest through unusual-
ness, but hardly convinces.
STORY Dual role story resembling "The Corsi-
can Brothers" in theme.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS. .. .Effective; specially in rain storm
sequence.
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Plays with good effect in dual role
SUPPORT Above the average
EXTERIORS Well chosen
INTERIORS Same
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals with twin sis-
ters ; one subconsciously feels what is hap-
ening to the other.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,084 feet
Because of its unusualness and its slight touching
upon the science of psycho analysis, "The Dark Mir-
ror" commands a certain amount of attention that is
not to be denied. When it comes to convincing qual-
ity, there will be another tale to- tell as regards the
majority of picture audiences. "The Dark Mirror"
reaches the limits as far as the dual role is concerned.
It utilizes the theme of Dumas' "The Corsican
Brothers," in which, it will be remembered, one of the
twins always knew when the other was facing danger
through some peculiar transmission of thought.
In this picture there are Priscilla Maine and Nora
O'Moore, both played by Dorothy Dalton. Priscilla
is rich, and everyone thinks she should be happy, but
in her subconscious mind there is usually trouble. On
particular occasions these subconscious thoughts be-
come very vivid indeed, and she is able to visualize
episodes that are occurring in Nora's life.
Nora is a member of a gang of crooks, but an.xious
to break away and lead a life of romance with Mario.
At length she does. They are married and take up
residence in a New Jersey suburb. One day. Red
Carnahan, the gang leader, surprises her and kills her.
All this Priscilla goes through in her mind.
Later, another member of the gang mistakes her
for Nora. She is captured, but rescued by Mario, who
also believes her Nora. He takes her back to his home
where the real truth is out. Mario departs a broken
man, and Priscilla goes to the arms of Dr. Fosdick,
who has always loved her.
The picture is a peculiar combination. It com-
bines its science with very wild melodrama. For this
reason, both of the elements have a pretty hard time
registering efifectively. And ag-ain any student of
psycho analysis will tell you that the subconscious
thoughts of an individual are never as clear and defi-
nite in their impress as those that beset Priscilla.
Dorothy Dalton plays the twin role of Priscilhi and
Nora with good effect, although she doesn't differen-
tiate much between her two characters. Appearing
in her support are Hentley Gordon, Pedro de Cordoba,
Walter Neeland, Jessie Arnold, Lucile Carney, Don-
ald McPherson and Bert Starkey.
The production given the picture is thoroughly ade-
quate. Special mention should he made of the rain-
storm sequence which is particularly well done.
Play It As A Straight Melodrama
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
As a melodramatic picture of strange adventure,
"The Dark Mirror" will probably register satisfac-
torily before a-udiences easily swayed to emotion. And
it is really best to consider the picture as melodrama,
pure and simple. If the peculiar dual role stuff, with
its touching on a strange science, is taken at all seri-
ously, there immediately appear a few dozen flaws in
the melodramatic texture of the story. Taken as pure
pictorial fiction, the picture is interesting.
Catch lines might be written on the following or-
der : "Do you believe that an invisible bond exists be-
tween twins? See 'The Dark Mirror,' " "An adventure
story concerning two women who looked exactly alike
but who lived in totally different spheres," "Way back
in Priscilla's mind she clearly visualized what was
hai)pening to her twin, Nora! A story of adventure
and romance, so weird it will hold you." You have
two very good advertising assets in author and star.
in a mile-a-minute comed)Aditi^
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terest, and nielodramia are all
interwoven into a sure fire
box-office attraction.
For iime and i^^iini^ ^v^^ite,
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DAIUY
Sunday, May 23, 1920
Story Material Badly Handled and Poor Production Generally
Margarita Sylva in
"THE HONEY BEE"
American Prod.-Pathe
DIRECTOR Rupert Julian
AUTHOR Samuel Merwin
SCENARIO BY Rupert Julian
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Episodic affair that quotes from
Maeterlinck, but otherwise isn't very poetic
STORY Exceedingly weak; carries very little
conviction in what it pretends to teach.
DIRECTION Action is choppy and gets next
sequence started before one is completed.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Fair
CAMERA WORK Ordinary
STAR Gives the impression that she is very con-
scious that she's acting.
SUPPORT Thomas Holding not at his best;
Albert Ray overdid it.
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Overdressed sets
DETAIL Doesn't evidence particular care
CHARACTER OF STORY A little bit of every-
thing and not much of anything.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,000 feet
The director no doubt knew he was going to make
a picture, but what it was going to be about certainly
didn't worry him very much, and folks who see "The
Honey Bee" are going to wonder what it's really .all
about. The book by Samuel Merwin may have pro-
vided good reading matter, but its contents are too
varied and its theme too full of gaps that may be
overlooked in the reading, but certainly are noticeable
in a picture. And it is this fault that the director has
not overcome. He has not connected the sequences
so that they link in with what follows.
For instance, the opening reel deals with a collector
of antiques whom the titles say does not get along
well with his wife, altliuugli the only indication of fric-
tion is when the wife enters his office and finds the
husband standing next to his secretary with his hand
on her .shoulder, Init slie tells him "she will never di-
vorce him." Without making clear to the audience
just what happened after that the story is picked up
"six years later."
There are no big moments in "The Honey Bee,"
except jjerhaps that the prize fight may interest the
men and shock the women. The entire production is
very commonplace and there are several attempts at
comedy which are bad and one especially is actually
\ulgar. The players are all very much aware that they
are before the camera and there are no characters
that could be called real or lifelike. Whoever cut the
picture should have controlled the scissors better. In
one section he has the players in one room going
through a scene and the next flash — and there's no
title between — shows them in another SL-t nnd with
different clothes on.
Margarita Sylva as Holding's secretary is shown in
the Latin Quarter of Paris, although there's no rea
son given for her being there. She comes in contact
with a theatrical troupe which is all excited over the
arrival of baby in the company and the fact that it
"is ill, and they don't know how to take care of it.
No sense to this because luider ordinary circumstances
the child would not be separated from its mother, who
was in the hospital.
Anywa}^ Margarita agrees to stay and take care of
the infant. In the same boarding house is an American
prize fighter who takes an interest in Margarita and
her care of the infant. Through their joint minding
of the bab}- they fall in love, but when Margarita sees
her sweetheart in action she decides that she does hot
want him and is still in love with Holding. Old boy
Western Union does the trick again by calling Marga-
rita to Holding and finishes it up nicely l>y advising
Holding of the death of his wife.
Fight Scene May Get It by With the Men
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is just one of those pictures that you play
without talking about it one way or the other. There's
only one way you could talk about this and that
wouldn't be good for the B. O. So just slide it in if
you have to unless you want to take a shot at the
male members of your clientele and boost the fight
scenes, though this sequence isn't long enough nor
big enough to do much talking about. The players
won't stand any boosting either.
You won't be able to do much with this title be-
cause it hasn't much to do with the story itself; al-
though in the opening reel they endeavor to work out
a simile that doesn't mean very much. It would not
be well to try to get them in by means of catchlines
because nothing that you could say truthfully would
be big enough to attract them.
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Sunday, May 23, 1920
bIi^^
DAII.V
13
Poor Treatment Of Average Story Pulls This One Down
Buck Jones in a few snatches of comedy, the production contains lit-
"FORBIDDEN TRAILS" ^'^ *° recommend.
The liero, Taylor, goes to Kansas City to fnid the
^'^ daughter of his mining partner, said partner lia\ing
DIRECTOR Scott Dunlap l)een murdered in cold blood i)y conspirators, lie can't
AUTHOR Charles Alden Seltzer locate her in the city, but on the train home, iinds Jiim-
SCENARIO BY Scott Dunlap self in the seat adjoining her, her uncle and Carring-
CAMERAMAN Vernon Walker ton, very much of a villain, v^ho has the uncle in his
AS A WHOLE. .. .Western production with some power. Of course, Carrington talks over his entire
thrills and comedy, but plot isn't developed plot so that Taylor can hear it and then brazenly
well and detail is bad. threatens to punch his face because he listened.
STORY .An average western There is a holdup on the train, and Taylor puts the
DIRECTION. .. .Not polished by any means; allowed highwaymen to rout in a rather well-handled se-
villain to be so heavy that he gets laughs. quence. In the western town, affairs narrow down to
PHOTOGRAPHY Satisfactory a battle between Carrington and Taylor, the former
LIGHTINGS. .. .AH right, but some night scenes attempting to put him out of favor with the public and
aren't tinted. the girl, and the latter nobly defending himself. There
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory are a few good fights scattered throughout the action
STAR.... Has quite a pleasing personality and reg- and the stufif on the ranch between Taylor and the
isters with fair success. girl registers as pretty good comedy.
SUPPORT. . . .Stanton Heck overacts considerably But the details of the production prove its undoing,
as villain. On the train, Carrington tells the girl that they are
EXTERIORS Western going to find her father and yet she expresses no sur-
INTERIORS All right prise later, when she discovers that he has met a
DETAIL. .. .Much of it is bad, both in regard to violent death. Taylor, musing in the twilight, looks
small and important matters. ofT and sees a pretty lake, which certainly didn't b<-
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Hero saves girl from long anywhere in the confines of his ranch.
villain who plots to rob her of her share in Carrington, the villain, is quite overdone by Stan-
mine, ton Heck. And the performance is made the more far-
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet fetched by some terribly crude melodramatic subtitles.
This story would have at least registered as aver- His pursuit of the girl in the final sequence, when he
age had it been handled with the average amount of chases her through all the buildings on the ranch, is
skill and smoothness that give polish to the majority liable to prove laughable before most audiences.
of western productions. As presented here, however. Buck Jones has a pleasing personality, Init it doesn't
there are so many flaws of direction and story con- shine very brightly in this picture. Others who ap-
struction that it fails to convince or impress as a ])ear in his support are Winifred Westover, Billy El-
whole. Aside from a few thrills, such as the star's mer, George Kunkel, Harry Dunkinson, Fred Her-
fist fight, and later, his gun fight with his enemies and zog and E. B. Tilton.
This One Can't Compete With The Average Run Of Westerns
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
As far as westerns go, this one can't compare with easy-going character and might even make up for the
the average run of such productions. Its faults domi- shortcomings in story developmerit. But those who
nate over a story that certainly contained the aver- are accustomed to seeing westerns made with just an
age number of possibilities. Had the continuity been average display of ability, will be liable to resent many
smooth and the direction comprehensive of all plot of the bad spots in this one.
and production details, there would have been a dif- Buck Jones has a very pleasing personality, rides
ferent story to tell. ^^^n ^nd has an ability to do stunts. But as far as the
The holdup stufif, the fist and gun, fights and the stunts go, there is nothing revealed in this that hasn't
comedy snatches may prove appealing to audiences of been shown on the screen heretofore.
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Sunday, May 23, 1920
DAIUY
15
Little Redeeming About This Latest Kerrigan
J. Warren Kerrigan in
"NO. 99"
Brunton Prod.-Hodkinson
DIRECTOR Ernest C. Warde
AUTHOR Wyndham Martyn
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Arthur L. Todd
AS A WHOLE Very much plot and mystery to
this, also plenty of implausibility and un-
convincing bits.
STORY Obvious and not the least bit origi-
nal ; entirely too much helter skelter action.
DIRECTION Not good; several noticeable
errors that creep in.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Not the best
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Quite daring as an escaped convict;
makes no special impression.
SUPPORT Fritzi Brunette manages to pull
through the excitement; remainder of cast
all overacted.
EXTERIORS Not many
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Received ordinary attention
CHARACTER OF STORY Convict es-
capes and proves innocence.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
This one doesn't boa.st of anything new in story or
treatment. The opening is the only really efifective bit
in the picture. It is a snow scene and convict "No. 99"
is shown outside the prison walls where he escapes in a
vacant limousine. How he has affected the escape" is
none of your affair. After jumbling through the live
reels, in which the star encounters much difficulty in
avoiding recapture, they finally reach the point where
he secures evidence which proves his innocence.
The picture is peopled with several superfluous char-
acters which merely serve to add to the confusion more
than any else that they do. .\n(l if you don't get dizzy
watching them chase in and out, — in and out windows,
in and out rooms and from llie house to the garage,
you're good. This is faulty direction and it continues
through the entire picture. The scene continually shifts
from one room to another, with the cast, which is a large
one, all piling along in like a flock of geese. This is
tiresome to say the least.
There are numerous flaws that indicate extreme lack
of care. For instance, the convict's uniform is found
and later disappears, but one of the prison guards who is
looking for the convict, calmly shakes his head and says
he doesn't know what he did with it. And they let it go
at that. Another — the convict has mingled among the
guests in the house the guards are searching, but his
evening clothes seem to disguise his face wonderfully.
The guards never recognize him.
Then there was a wealth of convenience to help along
the "plot." All the characters necessary to carry through
the story are found in one house as the guests of the
owner. Among them are a member of the State Board
of Pardons, the man who sent "No. 99" to jail and a
well known jurist.
Without telling you how or why, they land escaped
convict Warren in the home of Fritzi Brunette and her
father, Emmett King. Fritzi agrees to give Warren a
chance to prove his innocence. Her splendid confidence
leads her into all sorts of perilous ventures in her effort
to aid Warren. She provides him with her brother's
clothes and he becomes a guest in the home under the
name of Phillip Valentine, a friend of her brother's.
Of course in due time Valentine actually arrives un-
expectedly and there is much complication. Cynthia and
Warren manage to bundle Phillip off to the garage where
they lock him in. Fortunately Phillip is intoxicated, so
he offers no resistance. By the time papa Valentine ar-
rives looking for his son, Warren has secured the evi-
dence that proves his innocence, and explanations follow.
Success Of This Depends On Class You Cater To
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There's not much to be said in favor of this. Granting
that you cater to a crowd that are satisfied with a lot of
so-called action, that of the helter skelter variety, "No
99" may strike them as great. And there's no doubt
about it. When it comes to real physical action, this has
a lot of it even if it is in the form of exercise for the cast.
The star probably has a number of admirers among
the women in typical "fan" communiti^, so all you will
have to do is announce his name for them. They may
like his daring, law defying escape and the splendid con-
fidence and support of the heroine. Use these if you
want catchlines : "If you were confronted by an escaped
convict in your boudoir, would you listen to his story
and then give him a chance to prove his innocence?
That's what one girl did."
RICHARD
STANTON
The Director of
CHECKERS
The Greatest Money Maker of the Past Year for Exhibitors
CHECKERS
Is a Sample of the Many Famous
STANTON BOX OFFICE SUCCESSES
Watch for Stanton's New Plans
Sunday, May 23, 1920
T^iii
DAIUY
17
Wonderful Comedy Most Of The Way But Has Weak Finish
Olive Thomas in
"THE FLAPPER"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR Alan Crosland
AUTHOR Frances Marion
SCENARIO BY Frances Marion
CAMERAMAN Jack Brown
AS A WHOLE Has the makings of a delightful
light comedy but is handicapped by super-
fluous footage.
STORY Just the thing for this star; cleverly
written with many amusing situations, but
latter reels should be compressed.
DIRECTION Good for the most part but takes
story too seriously toward close.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Very gobd
STAR Appears to excellent advantage as young
boarding school flapper.
SUPPORT Theodore Weston, Jr., fine boy per-
former.
EXTERIORS Some pretty snow stuff and con-
trasting southern scenes.
INTERIORS Fitting
DETAIL ,. All right
CHARACTER OF STORY. . . .Adventures of young
boarding school girl who wanted to be
thought wicked.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Here is a delightful and real little light comedy idea
that is handicapped at the end by a lot of superfluous
footage. At the start and up to a point at which the
average length feature would conclude, the action is
rarely amusing, but there is too much detail employed
in straightening out the tangle at the end and the
action Ijecomes wearisome. Some careful cutting
would result in a mighty fine picture, especially if the
editor removed some of the scenes in which the di-
rector has taken the story altogether too seriously.
Frances Marion's -plot and the wealth of amusing
situations she has provided center around the life of
a young ^^g^rding school girl who, realistically, wants
to be thought older than she is and who, in the bar-
gain, would like to be looked upon as sophistication
itself. It is a role ideally suited to Olive Thomas,
one which she handles extraordinarily well. Further-
more, the director has for the greater part of the pic-
tue kept in a light mood, only at the end falling into
a serious vein that makes his work remarkably dull.
Miss Thomas appears as Genevieve King, a south-
ern youngster who is sent to a northern boarding
school by a more or less harrassed father. At the mil-
itary academy across the way is Bill, Genevieve's
childhood playmate. This part is excellently taken by
a boy actor, Theodore Weston, Jr. Bill's scenes of
calf-like romance with Genevieve and his showing oflf
before the smaller boys at the academy all strike a
very real and amusing note.
The situation confronting Genevieve when the head
of the school goes to drag her away from a country
club dance whither she has gone with jRichard Chan-
ning, a handsome stranger idolized from afar by all
the girls, is real in its comedy and excellently played.
They work in a very amusing farcical sequence
when Genevieve returns to her home dressed in the
latest vamp outfit from New York. She shocks all the
natives by feigning a "double life." It is in straight-
ening out this tangle in which two crooks are intro-
duced, that the director has run into a totally out of
place serious mood and burdened the action with tire-
some detail.
On the whole, however, "The Flapper" can be con-
sidered a very unusual comedy. It is splendidly sub-
titled and there are a wealth of pretty snow scenes as
backgrounds. William Carleton and Arthur Hous-
man are others who appear in the star's support.
Has Big Appeal For The Feminine In Your Audiences
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If they edited this in the latter reels you would be
sure of a pretty nearly perfect light comedy. It deals
with a young girl in as real a fashion as the Booth
Tarkington stories do with young boys. And that's
saying a lot. But whether the film is edited or not
you can run it and be pretty sure that it will more
than satisfy. The majorit}' of it is so good that they'll
be quite liable to overlook the bad spots in the last two
reels.
Make your appeal to the girls and the feminine sex
in general in your advertising. A line such as "The
adventures of a real girl who went to boarding school
and wanted to be thought 'wicked' ; full of humor ;
one big laugh' might be used. If your crowd likes
Olive Thomas play her up well as she does fine work
here. Also mention Frances Marion's name. She is
one of the few very well known screen authors. Cash
in on the publicity and popularity that are hers.
4
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$500,000
Producfion deluxe
Directed by
TOD BROWNING
Story by
H.H.Van Loan
JUST closed four-day successful run of the biggest picture
ever shown in Beloit. "THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL."
Elaborate settings and musical score. All say it is the best pic-
ture they ever saw."
Frank McCarthy, Manager,
REX and STRAND Theatre,
Beloit, Wisconsin.
•"VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL' biggest artistic and financial
opening Strand Theatre ever had. Huge crowds, immensely
enthusiastic over picture. Congratulations. Send us more like
this. It's a world-beater!"
Guy C. Smith, Manager,
STRAND Theatre,
San Francisco.
" 'VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL' broke all records at the Standard
Theatre, Cleveland, today. Although this picture played Loew's
Stillman and Loew's Mall in this city for one week each. I had
to slop selling tickets three times, and at nine-thirty there was
a line of people over a city block long waiting to get in. I was
compelled to run till midnight. 'THE VIRGIN OF STAM-
BOUL' is the greatest of great features."
Thomas G. Carroll, Manager,
STANDARD Theatre,
Cleveland.
"Accept my congratulations on your wonderful picture. 'THE
VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL' opened to most tremendous busi-
ness Sunday and has continued wonderfully all thru the week.
Have been unable to handle the crowds at evening perform-
ances."
McDonald, Manager,
WM. FOX Theatre,
Washington, D. C.
Sunday, May 23, 1920
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DAILV
19
AveragelProgram Attraction Offers Fair Entertainment
Ethel Clayton in
"A LADY IN LOVE"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Walter Edwards
AUTHORS Harriet Ford and Caroline Duer
SCENARIO BY Alice Eyton
CAMERAMAN William Marshall
AS A WHOLE Mildly interesting; an offer-
ing of momentary satisfaction not likely to
leave lasting impression.
STORY Several convenient bits; m,ostly fa-
miliar situations.
DIRECTION Injects slight comedy mo-
ments that are appreciated; generally well
handled.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Pleasing personality does much to get
the picture over.
SUPPORT Not an exceptionally well picked
cast; Harrison Ford pleasing enough lover.
EXTERIORS Hardly any
INTERIORS Adequate sets
DETAIL Some good comedy sub-titles
CHARACTER OF STORY Convent girl who
marries guardian's "black sheep" brother.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,607 feet
If it wasn't for the truly pleasing personality of the
star and a slight comedy vein that has been injected
mostly through the aid of some well written sub-titles,
"A Lady in Love" would not fare as well as it has. The
story in the main contains many familiar situations and
vaguely plausible bits that are liable to cause a feeling
of boredom rather than sympathy for the character or
an understanding of the authors' intention.
Miss Clayton is the main reason for the picture getting
by, and whoever wrote the titles bad a good sense of
humor or perhaps an appropriate sense for the lines fit
the moment very well. However, the production is virtu-
ally flooded with sub-titles that follow nearly every scene.
Many of them are needed to fill in the gaps in continuity,
but there are many that are absolutely unnecessary. One
thing that audiences are going to be thankful for, though,
is the fact that the heroine's lover does not forsake his
sweetheart the minute he has reason enough to do so.
He remains on the scene until the satisfactory conclusion.
Generally speaking those responsible have managed
to make a pretty fair picture from the material they had
to work with, and in view of its rather slight possibilities.
"A Lady in Love" will make fairly pleasing entertain-
ment. The story has not been given an expensive pro-
duction because it doesn't warrant it. It has been sup-
plied with appropriate sets. The studio work has been
well done, except perhaps in the garden fete which doesn't
exactly resemble a garden.
A sort of prologue establi.shes that Barbara has eloped
with her guardian's brother, Burton Sedgewick, the black
sheep of the Sedgewick family. Innnediately following
the ceremony Burton is confronted by his wife and child,
whereupon he leaves town alone, the wives consoling each
other. Barbara takes wife -No. 1 to her guardian, George
Sedgewick, and tells the story. Thereafter the first wife
and child remain in George's home, as also does Bar-
bara, much to the disgust of George's jealous wife.
Some time later finds Barbara in New York where
she meets John Brent, lawyer and lover. .She writes her
guardian to arrange a divorce from Burton so she can
marry Brent, but it turns out that Brent is the guardian's
lawyer. In the meantime Barbara foils the plan of Bur-
ton's "business associate," Rhodes, to elope with the
guardian's wife, so, to get back at her, Rhode tells what
he knows about Burton and Barbara. Nevertheless Brent
stays around and it all turns out very happily when it is
learned that Burton was legally married to wife No. L
thereby nullifying the marriage with Barbara. This
dears the road for Barbara and Brent.
Use Star's Name. Doesn't Merit Exploitation Otherwise
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
From both story and production standpoint, "A Lady how even more hastily she realized her mistake. Be sure
in Love" is an average program offering. There are no you love before you leap. See 'A Lady in Love' and
high lights to brag about nor anything big in the way of you'll know why."
Make use of the star's name, ibis is your best bet
for this picture. Those who like Miss Clayton will most
likely be satisfied with "A Lady in Love." Harrison
Ford has somewhat of a leputation as a screen lover, so
for the benefit of the "sweet sixteens'' you might mention
his name.
production qualities, so it had better be handled as a
straight program feature without any particular prom-
ises or exploitation. It oflfers very little in the way of
advertising possibilities unless you care to make a point
of the "marry in haste" idea, in which case you could
use the following lines: "Even the walls of the convent
didn't stop Barbara from marrying in haste. But see
20
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DAII.Y
Sunday, May 23, 1920
Bang-Up Western Melodrama With Thrills That Are Thrills
Tom Mix in
"THE TERROR"
Fox
DIRECTOR Jacques Jaccard
AUTHOR Tom Mix
SCENARIO BY Jacques Jaccard
CAMERAMAN Frank Good
AS A WHOLE Great western with a bang-up
melodramatic story and a load of thrills.
STORY A good idea cleverly developed with
thrills brought in logically.
DIRECTION Very good
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Excellent
STAR Pleases and does his stunts fearlessly
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Good western shots
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Satisfactory
CHARACTER OF STORY Deputy marshall
brings hold-up gang to justice.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Westerns are so plentiful among feature pictures even
in the present day that they have to be pretty well made
and decorated with unusual thrills to earn more than
passing notice. Such a picture is "The Terror." Among
the better western pictures it ranks very high, this be-
cause of a well contrived plot and some real hair raising
thrills that are done realistically and which are worked
into the story smoothly.
Tom Mix appears as Bat Carson, a U. S. Deputy
Marshall, who is summoned to a western town to investi-
gate holdups of shipments of gold from a nearby mine.
They work in a fine stirring sequence at the start when
Bat becomes acquainted with the heroine, Phyllis,' when
her hat blows out the train window. Bat, riding along
the road, sweeps it up and spurs his horse on until he
catches the train, when he returns it to her.
At the office of the mine Bat soon discovers that Phil,
Phyllis' brother, is the tool of the robbers. One day in
Phil's presence he lets drop the remark that he is to bring
in a shipment of gold from the mine. The truck is sub-
sequently attacked but in a thrilling chase down the sid#
of the hill Bat evades the bandits.
Later Bat learns that the dance hall owner and the
sheriff are the master minds back of Phil. He has Phil
arrested but counts on acquitting him during the trial
when he takes the evidence of Fay LaCross, cast ofY
sweetheart of the dance hall owner. But the villains have
Fay kidnapped on the day of the trial, thinking in this
way to protect themselves.
Bat thereupon goes to her rescue and they stage a
series of great thrills showing him effecting it and then
dodging the pursuers. A high dive off a chff into an old
quarry, a swim under water while the bandits pepper
the pond with bullets, and some fine tricks with the stage
coach and on horse back complete the star witness' rescue
and Phyllis' brother is saved. Of course the finale reveals
the usual love scene between Bat and Phyllis.
Mix pleases in his role and does the stunts with a fear-
lessness that is admirable. He receives capable support
from Francelia Billington, Charles K. French, Lester
Cuneo, Lucille Younge, Joseph Bennett and Wilbur
Higby.
Western And Tom Mix Fans Will Eat This Up Whole
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Your western fans and your Tom Mix fans are going
to eat this one up. It is far and above the usual picture
laid on the plains, its melodramatic story continually
holds the attention and the thrills are thrills in every
sense of the word.
You can go the limit in describing these thrills in your
advertising, for they certainly make you sit up and take
notice. Mention the high dive, the swim under water
and the way in which they bring hero and heroine to-
gether for the first time. These are the best stunts
offered.
Tom Mix deserves featuring prominently. You can
also get some good publicity out of the fact that he wrote
the story. Mix is proving himself capable of writing
what best suits him, as his last picture demonstrated, and
is deserving of much of the credit for making "The Ter-
ror" the fine western it is.
Sunday, May 23, 1920
B^
DAIUY
21
Has Naughty Sex Appeal and Nothing Else Worthy of Attention
Anna Bos in
"CARMEN OF THE NORTH"
Hallmark
DIRECTOR Not credited
AUTHOR Not credited
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE... .Crudely handled "vamp" picture
produced on continent ; relies on star and her
sex appeal.
STORY.... No continuity visible; plot is elemental
and merely shows off star.
DIRECTION. .. .Keeps playing up sex appeal and
shows little regard for anything else.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Rather mechanical
STAR. . . .Has magnificent sex appeal and never lets
you forget it.
SUPPORT Fair
EXTERIORS. . . .Few, but appropriate and distinctly
foreign.
INTERIORS Just corners of sets for the most
part.
DETAIL None
CHARACTER OF STORY. .. Hero capitulates to
vamp's charms, drinks dregs when she de-
serts him and then goes back to country
sweetheart and mother.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
Evidently produced somewhere in Europe, this pic-
ture, the product of a British company, appears to be
expressly designed to display the magnificent sex ap-
peal of Anna Bos, its star. Miss Bos has all the vamps
of California and Fort Lee outstripped when it comes
to a straight show-down of plain sex appeal. She has a
superb figure, which she knows how to drape and use
to the best advantage, and her bobbed hair reveals a
very appealingly naughty face.
Aside from Miss Bos and her \ampings, "Carmen of
the North" contains little to commend it before even
those transient audiences that will probably delight in
the star's physical appeal. The plot reveals no con-
tinuity, is simple to the point of being elemental, and
in the production, it is embellished with no atmosphere
or detail. Furthermore, it contains some impossible
coincidences and "pictorial licenses" that certainly
should never have been licensed.
The hero is from the soil and departs for the army.
His first duty is to arrest "Carmen," who has stabbed
another worker in the cigarette factory because she
had spit in her face. However, Carmen puts on the
vamps and soon gets Joseph, the hero dizzy. He re-
leases her from prison and later forsakes the army and
joins her in the underworld haunt of smugglers. But
not before he has suffered several tortuous visions of
his mother and sweetheart at home.
In time. Carmen meets a great baritone, and Joseph
is jilted. Carmen and the baritone marry. Joseph
sinks to the depths and grows a beard. Eventually, he
tries to murder his successor, but is caught and jailed
for two years. Released, his mother and sweetheart
welcome him back to the soil with o])en arms.
Interest in this is created and maintained solely
through the star's appearance and the many sequences
in which she vamps as never did Theda. The rest of
the cast is rather negligible, both Joseph and the bari-
tone sufifering somewhat from lack of direction.
Some of the exteriors are distinctly foreign. One
reveals a street canal and might be Venice. The in-
teriors are, for the most part, just corners of settings.
It*s Appeal is Very Limited
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
As far as even production and well developed story
goes, "Carmen of the North" is pretty close to the
zero mark. Its sole point of appeal is in the great sex
appeal of the star and the many sequences in which
she lets lose her vamping powers.
It is hardly necessary to say that this has no place
in the family theatres that cater to refined audiences,
nor in the big houses that play to people educated up
to expect something pretty good in the way of story
and production.
In fact, it seems that the one class of houses that
this is suited for is the transient, daily change thea-
tres. Here the out-and-out sex appeal may be rel-
ished.
"Carmen of the North" it is called. Evidently the
"North" means a northern part of Europe. The title
is misleading and perplexing.
EXCLUSIVE
MOTION
PICTURE
OF THE
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World's Greatest Motor Race
500 MILES
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MAY 31, 1920
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Some Short Reels
"Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes" — Educational
Wliat is alluded to as the "Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes"
is one of tiie phenomena of nature — a level in Alaska where in
June, 1^12, large quantities of steam charged with hydrofluoric
;ui(l started to escape from beneath the earth's surface. An
t\l)e(lition of the National Cieographic Society to the turbulent
valley has resulted in some remarkable pictures of the dis-
turbance. Educational is releasing the reel which possesses
great instructive qualities rather than scenic beauty. The titles
txplain everj'lhing in an interesting manner and the shots of';
Ihe lunieroles, as the rising streams of vapor are called, luqfe
than hold attention. One scene shows one of the explorers
lowering himself into a crater when come gases and clouds
of steam, and assuredly is an unusual spectacle. E. C. Kolb
and D. B. Church photographed the production, which is a
tribute to the scientific use of the motion picture camera.
"Nothing But Girls"— Fox
This Mutt and Jeff number is by no means up to the very
iiigh standard that has been maintained in this series recently.
The. idea contained is not definite, the usual variety of tricks
is not present and even the animation is at times faulty. Jetif
meets the professor of a girls' seminary in a saloon. The pro-
fessor is the same height as Jef¥, but wears a beard. The best
laugh in the picture comes when Jeff shoots off the professor's
i)eard, said beard having been acting strangely lifelike while the
professor lay on the floor intoxicated. Afterwards Jeff wears
his disguise into the school and indulges in flirtations with
various of the girls.
"Love and Gasolene" — Universal
Folks who follow slapstick comedies will recognize many
of the bits included in this one. Most of them have been used
before, some only recently. There are several commendable
stunts and the offering as a whole registers numerous laughs.
Sophisticated audiences will, however, have seen much of the
material found in this. The trick of rolling a pipe out of
some makin's, chase at the finish, use of hammers on the vil-
lain while glued to the floor and others are hardly novel. Hav-
ing the automobile and motorcycle ride into the tunnel in the
chase and emerge covered with soot after a train is seen com-
ing out is one creditable idea and the chimney stuff is also up
to tlie mark. Any one who hasn't seen most of the stuff used
herein will laugh heartily at this, for it is good slapstick.
"His Breach of Promise"— Christie
Beach stuff makes up the greater part of the Christie reel
in which Bobby Vernon is featured together with Vera Stead-
nian. As usual, the bathing girls in one-piece uniforms frolic
about gleefully, and there are some situations of real value
included. Vernon, an atrocious he-vamp, is asked by a show
producer to hold his robe. The maids, desirous of joining the
chorus of "Zigheeld's" shows, seeing his garment on Vernon
approach Bobby, chase him along the beach and cause him
to get into the bad graces of his sweetheart. He gets out of
It by returning the troublesome piece of wearing apparel They
iiave photographed it splendidly and turned out an accepable
comedy of this length.
"Pugs and Pals"— Vitagraph
Jimmy Aubrey is starred in a Vitagraph two-reeler replete
with iiiaterial of the type usually found in slapstick come-
dies, ihere are a few mirth-provoking bits in the piece but
tor the greater part it fails to rise above the ordinary The
setting selected for the production is in the slums, where
Aubrey, tvv'o other men not credited and a youngster partake in
a series of fights and chases. As usual, various objects are
bounced off the craniums of the different performers and fisti-
cuffs are engaged in with considerable frequency. One scene
wherein a search for a bottle of liquor is conducted, results in
sonie corking man-hole stuff, with cars running along on the
various tracks serving to add some creditable touches In
the opening portion there is also a giggle, but most of it 'does
not arouse any great enthusiasm.
"Hip Hip Hypnotism"— Gayety
Mirth-provoking bits are to be found in abundance in this
Oayety one-reeler in which George Ovey is featured The
laughs start coming early in the production and continue right
up to the hnish, making this one of the best offerings turned
out with Ovey in a hjiig while. The start finds him at a
boarding house, where he is in disfavor with the lady who runs
the establishment for his failure to pay his rent with suffi-
cient promptness. When he secures a book on hypnotism ami
starts practising on the various people in the house, who iliiiik
him crazy and humor him, the fun results. Lillian Biron is
also prominent in the production in which tiie other characters
also perform well, Ovey is especially clever this lime.
"A Fitting Gift"— Bray -Gold wyn
Judge Kuminy, Tad's cartoon creali<in, is seen in the ani-
mated cartoon which makes up the opening part of this Bray
comic. Some of the material in it is laughable, but most of
it is neither unusual as offerings of this sort go, nor especially
meritorious. Bits of wit gathered from the press at large
inake up the Lampoons section. The comments selected have
not been arranged very well and many of them are not very
funny. Numerous offerings consisting entirely or largely of
subtitles are to be found on the market now and they have
ceased to be a novelty, which doesn't make it especially easy
for this.
"A Husband in Haste" — Christie
Two young people who desire to wed resort to a ruse to gain
the consent of the bride-to-be's father, which furnishes the
theme of this single reeler. In it Earl Rodney and Helen
Darling play the featured roles, with laddie Barry also a prom-
inent character. The plot is not essentially novel, but has been
handled well and clothed with incidents of sufhcient merit
to make it a creditable offering. When Rodney visits the town
in which his sweetheart dwells, he finds all means of transpor-
tation tied up and fools a doctor into giving him a ride and
going out of his way. To his dismay, he discovers that the
doctor is the girl's father and only when Eddie Barry, posing
as the second choice of the girl, in a touch make-up terrifies
the proud parent, is Rodney able to get him to agree to the
matrimonial ceremony.
"Father's Close Shave"— Pathe
As in the first of the "Bringing Up Feather" two reelers.
this has a novel pair of trailers which are interesting and en-
hance the value of the production. The manner in which it
has been staged is elaborate and apropriate and the technical
end generally suitable. Johnny Ray as Jiggs, Margaret Fitz-
roy as Maggie and Laura La Plante as the daughter all de-
lineate the leading characters as originally drawn by George
McManus well. VVhere they have again failed is in getting up
a suitable story. In that respect, this is not an improvement
over the first of the series. They have injected some beach
stuff with a bevy of damsels in one-piece bathing costumes
frolicing about on the beach. Material of that type is always
well received, but on the other hand the lack of creditable bits
of comedy business and story material that is up to the mark
will count against this. The name of the cartoons from which
these offerings are adapted will help draw them in, but unless
there is a marked improvement in the quality of story mate-
rial employed they will lose their power. Some of the inci-
dents found in this are funny enough, but the laughs are cer-
tainly not too numerous. Reggie Morris directed.
"The Wild West"— Reelcraft
Comedy producers have availed themselves of the idea of
burlesquing the west, where bloody red Indians and bad men
discharge firearms at their hapless victims, on many occa-
sions. Grover Jones, who wrote and directed Milburn Mo-
ranti in this two reeler, has also gone to the wild and woolly
section of the land for his material and has turned out an oifer-
ing that will hold its own. Of course, it is not an easy matter
to think of original stuff in that direction, but a reasonable
amount of new stuff has been inserted and that should be
sufficient to make them overlook some of the used material.
The manner in which Moranti causes the wicked bandit to
weep by his soulful playing of the concertina, the opening
scene in which the parrot is seen and several others hit the
spot.' Were it not for the fact that the idea on which it is
based has been used too frequently, the poker game episode
would also have the desired effect. Fritzi Ridgeway. in the
role of the scheming western lass, winks cruelly, while Bruce
Smith and Alfred Hewston are other credited members of the
cast.
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' Bray Pictograph, No. 436— Goldwyn
Venezuela furnished the material for two of the four parts
which comprise this Bray reel. "Plenty of Beef on the Ori-
noco" shows how Venezuelan, long-horned steers of the same
type found in the western regions of the United States are
shipped abroad, and "Cock Fighting in Venezuela" has also
been shot in South Africa. That section shows the details
collected with the preparation of the combatants, the ring in
which the struggle takes place and audience watching the
scrap. Work on a Rex Beach production is seen in still an-
other portion and then Milt Gross draws some cartoons. The
ones found in this offering are all up to the mark and furnish
a highly creditable conclusion to the film.
"The Home of the Seminoles" — Ford-Goldwyn
Florida, home of the Seminoles who live in the Everglades
region, is the scene of this Ford reel, which is still another
deviation from the usual run of industrials. The title would
cause one to expect it to be essentially a scenic and there are
several bits of beauty to be found in it, but for the greater
part it is a study of the natives. The Indians are shown in va-
rious attitudes and at different kinds of work, with camping
grounds furnishing the background, most of the time. Noth-
ing unusual in the way of travel reels, but acceptable.
in sufficient numbers to get it over with critical fans. When
West is seen together with Ted Lorch in the role of a detect-
ive, on the park bench, mirth is provoked, and later Leo White
also appears. Ethelyn Gibson adds a feminine smile to the
piece. At the finish, they expose what happened previously
as a dream — a conclusion not at all necessary here. The open-
ing bit of footage in which the star and a darkey youngster
play with the sinful cubes, the shimmy portion and others
can be depended upon to please West's followers.
"Playthings of Childhood"— Ford
As in one of the other recent releases of this organization,
instead of following some more or less complicated industry
in this Ford reel, they have taken kindred subjects, that is,
some toys — dolls, toy pianos, and a doll house, and have
shown some of the processes these objects must undergo be-
fore they are completed. It is up to the standard of the usual
Ford industrial, and although its entertainment value is not
of unusual proportions, its educational value is large.
"Kissed in a Harem" — Gayety
Chase stuff, some fairly humorous and the rest of it not par-
ticularly valuable figures prominently in a Gayety one-reeler
in which Billy Fletcher and Vera Reynolds are featured. Sev-
eral highly commendable situations and bits of business help
it along considerably until the finish which is somewhat abrupt,
what little bit of a theme had been started being cut rather
short. There is a huge Turk in the offering, a character who
furnishes a distinct contrast to the more or less diminutive
Fletcher. Vera Reynolds is not very prominent in the pro- ,^
duction which is only good in spots. ^^^
"Merely a Maid" — Pathe
One very funny scene will undoubtedly prove of value in
this single reel Rolin comedy, the first in which Beatrice La
Plante is starred for release through Pathe. At the table
where two of the ladies seated remove their slippers, much
confusion is caused when they make offorts to secure them.
Quite by accident, their nether extremities come in contact
with those of gentlemen seated l^^eside them, flirtations, rather
bold in most cases, start and trouble starts. Most of the rest
of it is ordinary riotous comedy. The star apparently is a
comedienne who has capabilities, but in this, whatever ability
she may possess is almost lost in the melange of material
which is of ordinary quality. F. Neumeyer directed and did
about all that could have been expected with the material
given him. The commendable part will help this; it cannot
inake a hit out of it.
. "The Night Rider"— Reelcraft
Probably, critical fans will find this obvious, but the average
follower of the short western will be well satisfied with it.
This is in fact one of the best Texas Guinan has done in a
while and holds interest quite well. There is an element of
mystery in the two reeler, and as usual in the Guinan re-
leases, comedy relief is much in evidence. Action is to be had
in this in sufficient proportion to the story material, but the
principal fault is that they diminish the suspense by failing
to place either of the two leading characters in sufficient dan-
ger. The theme has been developed acceptably, however, and
there is enough to make them laugh and whoop it up. They
could, however, have made it thrill them more. Jay Hunt
directed, and T. N. T. Harvey is again the leading man.
Bray Pictograph, No. 437 — Goldwyn
How members of the Traveller's Aid Society welcome imi-
graiits to our shores is seen in the opening part of a Bray reel,
in which the proper atmosphere has been injected. They have
started on the decks of the ship and followed some of the
passengers until they are established in their new country.
Childe Hassam, well known painter and etcher, is seen at
work in the following part, and then comes a Max Fleischer
"Out of the Ink-Well" cartoon. This part is as usual expertly
animated and up to the standard of the average maintained in
Fleischer's series. An acceptable magazine.
"School Days"— Vitagraph
Knock-about comedy is the key-note in Larry Semon's new-
est two reeler, the greater part of which is set in a class room.
The rest of it takes place on a farm, and throughout the va-
rious characters tumble about, splash one another with thick
sticky substances, roll in mud and go through various other
familiar slapstick stunts. What makes this a satisfactory
offering of its type is the fact that there are several novel bits
and that it has been produced on a lavish scale. Some of the
stuff that takes place in the temple of education is really hu-
morous, the bit wherein the chicks creep out of the star's
trousers after some eggs in his pocket are smashed will pro-
voke a giggle and other touches will also elicit favorable com-
ment. Some of the riotous material could be cut to advan-
tage, but, generally, this will hold its own.
"Fore and After" — Christie
Bits of business which are rather disconnected and several
of which have no particular connection with the story are
numerous in this Christie reel, in which golf links are the scene
of the action. Charlotte Merriam and Earl Rodney are feat-
ured in it, with Eddie Barry also occupying a role of import-
ance. The latter is inclined to overdraw his character, but
that is not the essential weakness of this. The lack of a con-
tinuous plot is the great fault. A bit of a theme begins to
evolve after more than half of it is over, several inconsequen-
tial scenes having been injected into the early portion, and
the laughs contained in this are almost entirely confined to
the latter part.
"Content"— Selznick
Scores of authors and motto makers have expounded their
theories on the theme of being satisfied with things possessed.
Now Herbert Kaufman in his first "Editorial" produced for
Selznick discusses contentment in a sort of picturized fable.
The single-reeler is titled in verse and staged in an elaborate
Oriental setting. Two characters of importance are seen in
the offering and these perform acceptably. Where the piece
is at fault is in the plot which is not very novel as far as treat-
inent or thought behind it is concerned. It holds the eye and
is an unusual type of picture.
"The Dreamer"— Reelcraft
Billy West's newest effusion has a few scenes that will cause
audiences to laugh, but really humorous bits are not included
"Parked in the Park"— Gayety
Before this single reel Gayety comedy gets very well under
way, there is some footage confined to the nether extremities
of tlie characters, material that is funny. Shortly thereafter,
however, this develops into a very ordinary sort of production,
the incidents linked about the bit of a theme included not
being of great value. There is a bit of trick photography
which helps, the portion in which Billy Fletcher, who is feat-
ured together with Vera Reynolds, sneezes so that various
pieces of furniture fly from the interior of the house back to
the wagon helping. That and the stuff at the start are not
sufficient, however, to get this over with much to spare.
"In Happy Alsace" — Famous Players
With the advent of the French into Alsace, that war-ridden
land has once again assumed a cheerful aspect. Burton
Holmes has shot this travel reel in that state, a parade cele-
brating the return to France of the territory occupying the
greater portion of it. A view of the field in which myriad
poppies are seen and close-ups of a few of these add pleasing
touches to the offering, as do the scenes in which the dwellers
are seen at their daily toil, the oxen drag a cart along and
other peaceful shots. A meritorious travel subject
Robert Brunton presents
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A mystery that winds its sinis-
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Monday, May 24, 1920
Price 5 Centi
Big Foreign Plans
f Educational Include Probably
Largest Theater in World for
London
Earl W. Hammons, president of
ducational, who left on Saturday
r Europe for a six weeks' stay, ad-
itted before sailing that if his plans
dn't miscarry Educational would
ke an important part in the exhibi-
jn end of the game in England.
"We expect to erect in London the
rgest and most palatial moving pic-
re theater in the world," he said.
>^'aturally short releases in which
e specialize will be a feature of
lis theater. I am convinced that it
possible, let us say from eight to
velve times a year, to assemble a
•ogram of all short releases which
ill match in interest, artistic value
id box office drawing power, any
ill that can be prepared. A tre-
lendously more important program
lan is shown on the average in the
iUal first run theater."
While the Educational output is
indled by the Film Renting Co. of
ondon, and while Educational has
s own office in London, Mr. Ham-
ions was of the opinion that plans
ir the company would be developed
ong similar lines to those which
ive been recently perfected in this
)untry where the First National ex-
langes as individual units have
cken over the non-theatrical branch
i Educational releases.
Before his return Mr. Hammons
cpects to complete arrangements
>r a complete European distribution
t Educational's product. He sailed
eling very happy over the fact that
new high record for short reel re-
ases had been established by the
Miting of "Modern Centaurs," an
ducational release, to the Strand.
Several years ago when we started
ducational," he said, the price paid
ir short reels was a joke. Today the
ever showman appreciating the
ilue of short reels is beginng to pay
real price for a real production,
his will improve as time goes on.
he short reel is coming into its own.
aturally I am very gratified. It
eans that our work has not been
ithout return."
"Why so eager? The treasure box belongs to me!'" — Maj'f^ower Photo-
play Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production, "A Splendid Hazard,"
directed by Allan Dwan and released by First National — Advt.
1 Bay State KQls Censor Bill
: (By wire to WID'S DAILY)
: Boston — The proposed censorship
11 has been reported unfavorably by
le Senate Ways and Means Com-
iittee. The vote was unanimous.
' Ascher Bros. Buy in Dayton
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dayton, O. — Ascher Bros, of Chi-
igo, who are now identified with
oldwyn, have bought an interest in
e -Auditorium theater here.
Oberholtzer Reported Out
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Philadelphia— Dr. Ellis P. Ober-
holtzer, secretary of the Pennsylva-
nia State Board of Censors, whose
term expired on !^Iay 15, it is learned
on high authority will be replaced by
a man named Wood.
This could not be confirmed at
Harrisburg because of the absence
of Governor Sproul.
Over the telephone Dr. Oberholt-
zer said he didn't believe that infor-
mation regarding Wood was authen-
tic, since he hadn't heard from the
Governor about it.
Chairman . Harry Knapp of the
Censor Board, in the absence of offi-
cial announcement of -the appoint-
ment, would not discuss the matter.
Film men here are jubilant over
the ousting of Oberholtzer. whose
intolerant attitude on films is well
known.
Twin City Showmen Combine
(Special to WID'S D.MLY)
Miniieapolis — The Exhibitors' Pro-
tec I've League and the Theatrical
Protective League have combined in-
to one organization. W. A. StefTes,
president of the T. P. L., is now
president of both organizations which
will be known as the L^nited Theat-
rical Protective League. C. W.
Gates, former president of the E. P.
T., is now on the executive board of
the new organization, as are John
Collins of Perry, la., and J. P. Grue-
well of Grand Rapids. Wis.
The new organization includes ex-
hibitors in Minnesota, No. and So.
Dakota, Iowa. Wisconsin and North-
ern Michigan.
Sxillivan Here
C. Gardner Sullivan. Thomas H.
Ince's scenario chief, arrived in New
York from California on Saturday.
Federated Confab Today
A special convention of the mem-
bers of the Federated Film Ex-
changes of America. Inc., the organ-
ization of the state rights buyers
formed in Chicago a short time ago,
will open today at the Astor. It will
be a four-dav session.
American Cinema
Reorganization Will Include Imporl
ant Foreign Development
With Offices Abroad
Walter Niebuhr of American Cir
tma said on Saturday that within th
next week or ten days practically a
of the reorganization work for Amet
ican Cinema would have been accoir
plished. The capitalization of th
new organization will be two and
half millions, a material increase ove
the present capitalization of $600,00(
Niebuhr said that plans had pra<
tically been completed for a distr
bution arrangement in this countr
through independent exchanges an
that all but two territories had bee
closed up. Under this plan franchia
holders would sit in with the execv
live council of American Cinema _t
determine values and the negativ
costs of future productions.
As soon as the reorganizationv i
completed plans now laid out will h
carried through by which America
Cinema will have a large foreign oi
ganization with headquarters in i
least 12 European centers.
Several productions have recenti
been completed for American Cii
ema and one of Guy Bolton's pla>
will be put into work immediate!
with an all-star cast.
Fox Opening
To Be Held This Afternoon— Kiel
Force Here for Convention
The official opening of the ne'
Fox studio is scheduled for this af
ernoon.
All of the Fox field managers, spt
cial representatives and a number <
the foreign representatives are hei
for the sixth annual convention whic
will last all during this week.
The programme arranged by th
committee calls for the opening cert
monies at one o'clock. There will t
addresses by a trio of prominent me
of affairs, music by a full band, an
the place will be decorated colorful!
to suit the occasion.
Plans have been made to take cai
01 the automobile traffic, a chec
room will be in operation, and guide
will be on hand to escort the sigh'
Peers through the building.
In the evening the piece de resis'
ance will be served on the big stag
— the grand ball. For this purpos
the full stage will be cleared betwee
the time the last afternoon guest
leave and the opening of the builc
ing for the ball. The entire stag
will be redecorated to represent
monster ballroom.
YOUR Good Printing
Lei SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
DAILV
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Harris Leases Theater
Columbus. O.— Will: D. .Harris of
ie Grand theater has. leiased the
lartman theater for ; the summer
loxiths^ He will now run both
odses.
Faversham Film at Strand
"The Man Who Lost Himself,"
be first of the William Ifaversham
ictures for Selznick, will have a
imuUaneous opening at the New
^ork Strand and at Grauman's. Los
Lngeles, the week of the 30th.
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I'^orld says:;, -yr. \:c:r rju :
"'Out of the Stonh' is
a succession of motion pic-
ture story punches, that
will prove to be one of the
season's best pictures. Ex-
hibitors will find 'Out of
the Storm' a picture that
will be talked about."
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(.By wire to WID'S DAILY) |
Los Angeles — Special Pictu
Corp., producers of the Comedy
product, have put four companies
work.
v»-> ,'* * • *«,; '■»«
DRESSING UP COMEDIES
Christie Comedies are establishing new records m settings, casts, sto-
TJes. H era's a scene from a new one. "License Applied For." — Advt.
Realart Confab Over
The Realart convention officiallx
ended on Saturday afternoon witli a
final conference at the home office^
of the company. . The rield force has
practically left the C!t\- for its va-
rious members' homes.
Limit Sales to House Capacity
' (By wire to WID'S D.\ILY1
Milwaukee. Wis. — An ordinance
has been introduced which would
limit the sales of tickets for a mo-
tion picture theater to the actual seat-
ing capacity of the theater.
The various local film organiza
tions are fighting the measure.
Form Unit for Kennedy Films
( H> uire to \V I D'S D.MLY)
Los .\ngeles — .\rthur B. Reeve
Pictures, Inc., have been formed here.
The {oriioration will start business
with ail active capital of $5.(100. One
thou.'-and shares tio par value are pro-
vided for in the incorporation.
Incorporators are John W. Cirey,
.\rtliiu- B. Reeve and H. Sumnich.
Joliii W'. Grey stated on Saturday
that the above company had been
formed to produce the Craig Ken-
ned}' pictures for Goldwyn.
The contract with Goldwyn calls
for four pictures a year for a term
of ^•ears.
The exhibitor does not
have to study RITCHEY
posters. All he has to do
is to study the crowd al-
ways in front of them.
RITCHEY
LITHO. CORP.
M W. lilt St..M.T . PhoM adsM B3M
PROPER INSURANCE MEANS PROTECTION |
YOUR BUSINESS— AUTOMOBILE, HOME, STAR,— s
YOU YOURSELF— NEED INSURANCE. s
Take precautions against insufiicient insurance. A 5,000 ^S
or 10,000 limit does not adequately cover your auto. Ask ^5
us why — and we will tell you. ^=
"WHERE PROMISES ARE SACRE '
:louis meyei
POR.MERLY BRODA 6c MEYER II,
TITLEJi
irrriRio - illustrated photograpij
.WK TO SEE OUR NEW
PROCESS TITLES AND
ILLUSTRATIONS
A PHONE CALL WILL BRING SAMPS
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220 WEST 42nd ST. ROOM 2-
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OF SCENIC AND
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PEUBEN C^
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Samuels
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Territory Available
Globe Trots, Inc.
120 W. 41st St.
N. Y. City
Phone; 8680 Pryant
lay, May 24. 192C
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DAIUY
Marcus Loew
B. S. Moss
Tom Moore
James Gins
Asher Brothers
Balaban & Katz
Moe Mark
Saenger Amusement Co.
SidGrauman
S. A. Ljmch
Otto Wells
Ruben & Finkelstein
E. H. Albee
John H. Kunsky
Frank Newman
Thomas Saxe
iV^iUA fin 01.
.(■)e}'<;i
D.f^v
William Fox
Jules Mastbaum
Harry Crandall
Nate Gordon
Lubliner & Trinz
Jones^ Linick & Schaef fer
Hugo Reisenfeld
Eugene Roth
Turner & Dahnken
E. H. Hulsey
A. H. Blank
S. Z. Poli
F. F. Proctor
Jensen & Von Herberg
Barney Depkin
John Harris
W- - '..._■-' '
AS IMPORTANT EXHIBITORS
D;u?J'trk ■■•W
ii-ri\
ARE WARNED
bsb;!
YOUR DAY IS COMING
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DAILV
Monday, May 24, 192(
In the Courts
The X Amusement Co. has ob-
tained an injunction in the Supreme
Court against the Hermes Amuse-
ment Co., Inc. The attorney for the
plaintiff is Sigmund Horkimer. The
papers are not yet on file.
Roden Leaves Universal
Robert F. Roden, assistant to John
C. Brownell in the scenario depart-
ment, has resigned to do free lance
work.
IT'S EASY GOING!
A TRIP TO MARS
Book your
Reservations Now.
TOM BRET HAS MOVED
Tom Bret, the oldest estab-
lished film editor and title
writer, has moved to Room 611,
Candler Bldg., 220 W. 42nd St.
Phone — Bryant 7691.
Brockwell on Her Own
(.By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Local reports have
it that Gladys Brockwell, former Fox
star, will form her own producing
unit. Miss Brockwell stated a few
days ago that she had nothing defi-
nite to say as yet.
VALUES for PRODUCERS!
The plays and stories we sell,
we OWN. We buy for pro-
ducers, and select real film
values. Let us submit a play
to you.
Celebrated Authors' Society
701 7th Av. Phone Bryant 1511
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Pertnanent New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
W. H. GUERINCER, Representative
GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 1298
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
I. Rubin & Co.
23 E. ,4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring 8303^304
The fastest s<tereotypers in
N. Y. C.
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Said the monk who rechned at his
ease,
Gently fanned by a tropical breeze,
" I say, on my word, this serpent
dancer's a bird
And 1 vow the whole world she
will please."
ALU THi
CIVILIZEI
WO RLE
Want^ to ^c(
GEOPGEJ
CARPENTIE
' MAI
He \t the di'eeite:
kero o/"ro-dd^ti
REMOVAL NOTICE
F. A. A. DAHME
ART TITLES and
ILLUSTRATOR
Now at
220 W. 42nd St. Room 502
Phone, Bryant 6796
NEW STUDIOS
FOR RENT
187 ft. X 80 ft.
Very latest equipment. "BJt
as whole or in part. Close
new Famous Players' Studifl
Long Island City. Apply '
FACTORY EXCHANGI
17 W. 44th St.
Phone Vanderbilt 5610
se
liOj
1
Each Comedyart is two thou-
sand feet. But designed so you
can use two hundred, four hun-
dred, six hundred, fourteen hun-
dred or eighteen hundred feet as
needed to fit your bill.
^BRADSTREET
f FILMDOK^
L. XII No. 55
Tuesday, May 25, 1920
Price 5 Centt
eorganized United
Ian Now Under Way — Goldsmith
lays Five Weeks Will Com-
plete Line-up
ans are under way lor a reorgan-
n of United Picture Theaters of
rica, Inc., and United Picture
Inctions Corp., both of whom
in the hands of, a receiver as a
t of recently filed involuntary
ruptcy proceedings,
terature now in the hands of the
sanies' directors says in part:
he production company and the
:ers company shall be divorced
extent: The production company-
have its main office in Los An-
; where it shall devote itself to
production of pictures. There
be a new president of the thea-
:ompany, preferably an exhibitor
anding.
rom four to eight competent men
(Continued on Page 2)
Gaumont Due Tomorrow
Gaumont of Paris is expected in
York tomorrow from abroad.
nont has a new color process for
on pictures.
Fox Studio Opened
le Fox studio was ofhcially open-
esterday with fitting ceremonies.
of the features of the opening
the presence of numerous floral
thes which were distributed all
the studio.
•vernor Edwards of New Jersey,
ir La Guardia. president of the
d of Aldermen, and various other
es in public life attended the
nonies as well as a considerable
3er of film folk.
ill" Fox and "Winnie" Sheehan
busy all afternoon receiving con-
ilations and hand-shakes.
i*. R Zann" Breaks Into Print
of the morning papers carried
!g first page story yesterday of
proar caused at the Hotel Belle-
; by a "pet" lion of "T. R. Zann"
is said to be a "wealthy lumber
hant of Leavenworth, Wash."
e story went out on the Asso-
1 Press wires and was thus gen-
circulated around the country.
rry Reichenbach, who is hand-
special exploitation on "The Re-
of Tarzan," produced by Noma
listributed by Goldv>ryn, refused
ny yesterday that he had any-
to do with the foibles of the
it the Belleclaire. Harry lives
too.
s understood that "T. R. Zann"
ippear at the Broadway theaten
week in person when "The R^-
M Tarzan" will be featured.
"I never saw the ghost yet that I couldn't blow a hole through." — May-
flower Photoplay Corp'n presents en Allan Dwan production, "A Splen-
did Hazard," directed by Allan Dwan, a First National attraction. — Advt.
CLEVELAND
From June 7 to June 10 Cleveland will be the
center of exhibitor-distributor activities. Not only
will the M. P. Theater Owners convene, but the
Independent M. P. Exhibitors who recently met
in Chicago will hold a meeting. The National
Association will also meet. It promises to be a
history making gathering.
Wid's Daily will publish a special edition in
Cleveland every day, distributing from Cleveland,
and publishing simultaneously in New York.
To Advertisers :
Get Your Copy In Early
Selznick Talk
To Theater Owners' Chamber of
Commerce Expected to Prove
Unusual
When L. J. .Selznick addresses the
members of the Theater Owners*
Chamber of Commerce at the Astor
today at lunch, he is expected to
say a few things that will prove un-
usually interesting and it would not
be surprising if his remarks proved
the keynote of the proposed plan to
bring new life into the National As-
sociation in anticipation of the forth-
coming annual meeting and election
of officers at Cleveland.
It is understood that Mr. Selznicks
has been asked to speak on the gen-
eral question of why exhibitors should
remain exhibitors and producers rer
main producers.
After War Tax from Theaters
'Special to WID'S D.\ILY)
Washington — The. Treasury. De-
partment has issued instructions to
inaugurate a campaign to collect ad*
mission taxes said to be in arrears
by approximately 5,000 theaters, in-
cluding motion picture houses. An
investigation just concluded has re-
vealed, that many theaters have failed'
to make their returns. '
Federated Meeting Opens
A number of members of Feder-
ated Film Exchange of America, Inc.,
arrived in New York late Sunday and
yesterday morning to get under way,
the four day convention. [
Joe Friedman of Chicago presided,
at yesterday's session in the Astor.
Several franchise holders are still to
arrive before the meeting gets ac-
tually under way.
R. D. Lewis of Oklahoma City is
ill and will not be here, while A.
Dresner of Washington and R. M.
Savini of Atlanta will not attend the,j
meetings.
"\
Zeidman Arrives
Bennie Zeidman reached New York
yesterday ahead of his original sched-
ule. He expects to close several deals
here pertaining to his new company.
He will be here for several weeks.
"Doug" and "Mary" Coming East
i.By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mary Pickford and
her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, left
for the East yesterday.
They will stop off in Arizona to
show some pictures to the Hopi In-
dians on whose reservation Fairbanks
recently sh ' ome pictures.
YOUR Exploitation
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
DAILY
Tuesday, May 25, 1 3'
ir«l. XII Na. 55 Tuei. Mar 25. 1920 PrktSCrato
Copyright 1920. Wid't Film (nd Film Folk*,
Inc. Published Daily at 71-73 WmI 44th St.,
New York, xN. Y . by WID'S FILMS and
FILM FOLKS. INC.
f. C. ("Wid") Gunning. President and Treas-
■rer; Joseph Dannenberg, Vice-President
uid Editor; J. W. Alicoate, SecrrUry and
Business Manager.
Entered as second-class matter May 21. 1918,
at the post office at New York, N. Y., under
the act of March 3. 1879.
Terms (Posuge free) United States. Outside
oi Greater New York, $10.00 one year; 6
months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign.
,$15.00.
Sttbscribers should remit with order.
Address all communications to WID'S
DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St.. New
York, N. Y.
Telephone: Vanderbilt. 4551-4552-5558
Hollywood, California
Editorial and Business Offices: 6411 Holly-
' wood Blvd. Phone, Hollywood 1603.
Chicago Representatives — Willis & Eckels.
,>th Floor. Consumers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
Famous Players .. 67H 69 685^
*do pfd 82 83 83
■Goldwyn 21 23 2V/2
iLoew's, Inc 2714 28 27^
;Triangle S/16 fg H
Unit. Pict. Prod... 1^ 254 2
'World Film J4 % %
' do 2nd pfd yi Vi H
Lust Takes Over Poli House
Washington — Sidney B. Lust has
taken over the Poli theater here and
will open it on June 6 with "The Con-
fession."
I Lust has also taken over the
.Forbes theater, Baltimore, for the
!summer.
Equity Showing Tomorrow
Equity will give a trade showing
|cf "For the Soul of Rafael, a new
Clara Kimball Young production, in
jthe Grand Ball Room of the Astor
'tomorrow at three o'clock
r
©old,
Co'
lures
Sir:
W. A. DiUon, Strand
Theatre, Ithaca, N. Y., tel-
egraphs:
"'Jes' Call Me Jim' the
best picture Will Rogers
has made. Big business.
Patrons delighted. Have
booked for return date."
Reorganized United
(Continued from Page 1)
shall be engaged immediately to visit
the different territories, in order to
sell territorial franchises and organ-
ize the units.
"The officers of both companies
will organize the cteditors' commit-
tee and carry the negotiations with
that committee and all the creditors
of both companies for the settlement
of all claims."
Other features in the proposed plan
are:
"The company will sell territorial
units covering the whole United
States. Preference will be given to
United members who would desire
to acquire any territory.
"Each territorial unit in all future
negotiations shall be rated on a per-
centage scale similar to the sched-
ule of First National Exhibitors' Cir-
cuit.
"The purchaser and owner of a
territorial unit shall have the right
to assign his rights to a local com-
pany which he may organize for that
purpose and at least one distributing
exchange shall be maintained in the
territory. All expense for operating
such exchange shall be borne by the
unit.
"A fund of $200,000 shall be created
for the advance cost of new pictures,
each territorial unit shall immediately
pay its proportionate share, as per
his rating.
"Negatives shall be purchased by
the executive committee and shall be
supplied to the units at cost. Each
unit shall pay its share of such cost
as per his rating."
The theater company proposes to
apportion to the units $50,000 or half
of the amount of the common stock
of the productions company which it
owns, this to be limited according to
the rating of the unit. This block of
stock is to be pooled in New York
while sales are conducted on the curb
market on a basis of %. Thus if a
broker sells 100 shares, 25 of the lot
will be owned by the units.
West Signs Jewel Carmen
Roland West announces that he
will make four features a year star-
ring Jewel Carmen. The productions
will be known as the Roland West
Prods.
The first picture is now being
filmed at the Estee Studio. This stu-
dio will be used by West until the
completion of his new studio in Long
Island.
Donald I. Buchanan has been en-
gaged by the Roland West Prods, as
studio manager and Charles Osborn
Seesel, formerly art director for Grif-
fith Productions, has been engaged
in a similar capacity.
Deny O'Brien Report j
Myron Selznick says all talk abtj
Eugene O'Brien leaving him is
true. O'Brien's contract runs «
April 24, 1924.
Carmel Myers has started work at
Universal City on "In Folly's Trail."
Milton M. Goldsmith said yester-
day that plans of reorganization had
reached the stage where five weeks
ought to see the company back on its
feet and ready for business again.
Methodists Still Ban Sunday Show
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Des Moines. la. — \ report submit-
ted by one of the sub-committees of
the General Conference of the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church condemns the
use of all motion pictures for com-
mercial purposes on Sunday. This
report does not define any stand on
the geenral use of pictures in Meth-
odist churches.
"Old Homestead" in East
Although it was originally an-
nounced that "The Old Homestead"
was to be made by George H. Mel-
ford at the Lasky studio. Jesse L.
Lasky announced yesterday that the
picture would be made in the East.
Before coming East, however,
Lasky stated, Melford will produce
"The Juckline," by Opie Read.
WANTED
Cartoon Stand. Metal construc-
tion. Up-to-date des gn. Witn
or without Camera. Also mod-
em metal Title Stand.
Phone: A. B. — Stujrvesant 7830
Closes for Pathe Product
1 lancisco di Domenico, se;
member of Domenico, Hermonos
Cia of Bogota, Colombia, has )
chased the Pathe product for sev
years for Colombia, Venezuela, (
tral America and Pamana.
Elsie Ferguson leaves early in,.
for a trip to Japan.
AMERICA'S FINEST!
LABORATORY
Located
Atop The Palisades
Opposite 129th Street \
I
Palisade Film Laboratories
Paliiadei, N. J. Morsmere 621-2 |
GLOBE TROTS
A BRAND NEW SERIES
OF SCENIC AND
TRAVEL PICTURES
Photographed in All Parts of
the World
There is a time for every-
thing,— but the time to use
ordinary posters is long
since past. NOW is the
time to use RITCHEY
posters,— and RITCHEY
posters only!
RITCHEY
LITUO. CORP.
4M W. 31it St.,N.T . PboM ChebM 83M
SAENGER
AMUSEMENT CO.
Permanent New York Office at
1780 BROADWAY
W. H. GUERINGER. RepresenUti
GOODRICH BLDG.
4th Floor Tel. Circle 12
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ONE A WEEK
Territory Available
Globe Trots, Inc.
120 W. 41st St
N. Y. City
Phone 8680 Bryant
WE OWN THEMI
Big Stories for Big Film Pr
ductions. The leading prodi;
crs are our clients. The plaj
the thing, and we have it I
Celebrated Authors' Societ!
701 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
P'lone Rrvant 1511
TITLES
Printed, Hand-Lettered,
Illustrated and
New Process for Negativi
American Film Title Co
145 W. 45th St. N. Y. C
Fred Schaefer
(Vitagraph)
Continuity & Titles
Continuity: "The Sea Rider."
Titles: "Dollars and the Wc
"The Sea Rider," "The
Av'-titrer" (Serial).
*m,
i
day, May 25, 1920
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DAILV
Marcus Loew
B. S. Moss
Tom Moore
James Gins
Asher Brothers
Balaban & Katz
Moe Mark
Saenger Amusement Co.
Sid Grauman
S. A. Lynch
Otto Wells
Ruben & Finkelstein
E. H. Albee
John H. Kunsky
Frank Newman
Thomas Saxe
William Fox
Jules Mastbaum
Harry Crandall
Nate Gordon
Lubliner & Trinz
Jones, Linick & Schaef f er
Hugo Reisenfeld
Eugene Roth
Turner & Dahnken
E. H. Hulsey
A. H. Blank
S. Z. Poli
F. F. Proctor
Jensen & Von Herberg
Barney Depkin
John Harris
AS IMPORTANT EXHIBITORS
YOU ARE WARNED
YOUR DAY IS COMING
i PO YOU REMEMBER
, **THE ISLAND OF SURPRISE"?
(wilh William Courtney)
iPAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
'Partners of the Night'
and
"MUestones"
For Goldwyn
In the Courts
Supreme Court Justice Tierney has
lenied an application bj' the Nova-
jraph Film Corp. against Earle Em-
ay, the Motion Prod. Co., and others
,io restrain them from manufacturing
;i high speed camera attached to
.vhich is a secret device. The plain-
'iff alleges that it bought the device
Irom Emlay under an agreement that
he for ten years would not disclose its
lonstruction to anyone else. The
.ilaintiff alleged that the defendants
re about to make the camera on the
.dvice of Emlay. Justice Tierney
aid that the device has not been pat-
ented, and that Emlay was not be-
bre the court and because there are
l.io contractual relations between the
;)ther defendants and the plaintiff
(ihere is no ground for the injunction.
Harris Wins Court Decision
[' William Harris, Jr., has won a
tourt action which protects the title
j'Abraham Lincoln" from use in any
other play or motion picture that
,Tiay be produced.
. Harris owns the producing rights
[or John Drinkwater's play for the
•United States and Canada.
.hT'
bM^
/
Baker and Meyer , Sail Toda
Tarkington Baker and Frank
Meyer sail today for Bombay on the
steamer City of Lahore to get under
way the Famous Players Indian pro-
ducing company. They will be in
India about six months.
Lane and Plummer Here
Tamar Lane and Albert Plummer
of Character Pictures returned yes-
terday from Florida where the com-
tiany's production headquarters are
located.
Montagu Love will appear opposite
Geraldine Farrar in "The Riddle
Woman," her first production for .A.s-
sociated Exhibitors.
WANTED
DIFFUSING STUDIO
OVERHEAD LIGHTS
400 AMPERES
OR LESS
State price and where
they can be seen.
Box 105— Wid's Daily
FOR RENT
NEW YORK STUDIO, OPEN FOR IMMEDIATE USE.
FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO.
LIGHTS, SCENERY, PROPS, PROJECTION ROOM,
CUTTING ROOM, ETC.
WITH OR WITHOUT CREW.
230-232 WEST 38th ST., NEW YORK
Phone, Bryant 7498
DAI1.V
Tuesday, May 25, Ift,
Sullivan Sails Thursday
C. Gardner Sullivan sails Thursday
for Italy on the Cretic. He will be
abroad until November 1.
Mr. Sullivan stated yesterday that
there was absolutely no truth to the
reported' combination with J. G.
Hawks, John Lynch and Monte Kat-
terjohn, altliough he admitted the
story was circulated on the west
coast.
Sulivan's contract' with Thomas H.J^^^
Ince has a vear to run.
'.tzcm
ii>
bEORGE/
aRPENTIER
ihE Wonder
'hotel astor
CftAHO BAU ROOM
AMERICAN LEGION
ME^i VQRK coDtrry'
and. then tooojt '^o^[J* lianx
t»cx3k tn| booking it — —
IK)6ERT/0NC0LE
yu PER. -SPECIAL
X>Ir«ct«d. tru
vJoHn CAdolfi
.AMILUOH DOUAR ATfRACTUW
Laboratory For Rent
Splendid Equipment
Capacity 350,000 Weekly
12 Mins. from 42nd St.
Reasonable Rental
Will sell on reasonable basis
Address Box-B-93
Care Wid's
DONT
SLIP UP ON
A TRIP TO MAR
Reservations! Now
Booking.
Each Comedyart is two thou-
sand feet. But designed so you
can use two hundred, four hun-
dred, six hundred, fourteen hun-
dred or eighteen hundred feet as
needed to fit your bill. ^
SPECIAL PigTUf\E5 CORP>I
nVileUnunl
ibld^
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?BRADSTREET
PILHDOM
Ji^RECOCHIZEJ
AUTHORIT
XII No. 56
Wednesday, May 26, 1920
Price 5 C«nta
^ants Harmony
ck Tells Exhibitors He Will
[ht for It at National Asso-
ciation Meeting
V the National Association
work with exhibitors for har-
in the industry and fair repre-
ion of their needs and demands
le keynote of an address deliv-
)y L. J. Selznick yesterday at
gular weekly luncheon of the
;r Owners' Chamber of Com-
at the Astor.
Selznick said he was in hopes
II of the exhibitor organizations
finally weld themselves into
rganization in Cleveland. He
11 of the men concerned had
and ability and he didn't see
they wouldn't be able to get
1 the table, with the calibre of
hey had and mould themselves
ne big organization that would
it to something and accomplish
further said he didn't under-
( Continued on Page 2)
, Exhib. to Meet in Cleveland
Dciated Exhibitors. Inc.. will be
ented in Cleveland during con-
n week by almost 100 per cent
exhibitor members. Some of
who intend to be on hand are
Crandall, Dennis Harris. Sam-
arding, Harold B. Franklin, H.
Vellenbrink. Hugo Lambach.
M. Lubliner. James Q. Clem-
I. Libson and many others.
alsh With First National?
(Special to WID'.S DAILY1
Angeles — Reports have reach-
re that George Walsh at pres-
ith William Fox, has been sign-
do a series of pictures bv First
lal.
It National knew nothing about
esterday.
Eaton Leaves Strand
c Eaton, managing director of
lew^ York Strand, will resign
psition the middle of June to go
into the production game,
on has been considering this for
time but has now definitely
to a decision.
successor has not been named.
F. W. Thring Here
W. Thring. managing director
C. Williamson, Ltd.. of Aus-
which was recentlv amalga-
with Australasian Films, Ltd.,
t country, is in New York gath-
ideas for the two new theaters
as noted, will be erected in
y and Melbourne.
"It will give me great pleasure to write Finis — with a bullet — to your mad
dream." — Mayflower Photoplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan produc-
tion, "A Splendid Hazard," written by Harold MacGrath and directed by
Allan Dwan — a First National attraction. — Advt.
Bayne Heads Unit
Forms Associated News Service with
Six Reels Available Weekly
Capt. E. McL. Bayne, head of the
Kinograins Publishing Co., is presi-
dent of a new company called Asso-
ciated Screen News, capitalized in
Albany at $500,000.
The new company will eventually
provide for the merging of whatever
units are now being operated by
Bayne. Six reels of news material
are released weekly by the Bayne
organization, these being two from
Kinograms, two from Selznick and |
the Gaumont Graphic and News. i
The deal with Gaumont which
Bayne closed recently gave him the
Gaumont laboratories as well as the
Gaumont releases, which include a
reel called Pictorial Life. |
It was stated yesterday that Bayne I
will probably branch out into the pro-
duction of educationals and travel-
ogues, but no information could be
obtained as to just what new produc-
tion would be entered upon. It was
said that the output would be gov-
erned entirely bv the market needs.
Turn to Producing
Richards and Flynn Branch Out
From Exhibiting
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City, Kans.- — Richards and
l-lyiin, owners of the First National
franchise for Kansas and the 12th St.
and Wonderland theaters here, have
formed a Delaware corporation
known as the Richards and Flynn
Producing Co. which will produce a
series of pictures starring Jack Gard-
ner.
Gardner is under contract to make
12 productions for the new company,
which will produce in Los Angeles
commencing in August.
Xugent J. Flynn, president of the
First National Film Co.. leaves for
Europe the end of the month on a
pleasure trip.
Fox Convention On
The Fox convention get actively
under way yesterday in the west ball
room of the Commodore.
After the business sessions the
field force went to the theater.
For Permanent Body
Exchangemen Will Elect Officers
and Round Out Organization
at Sessions Under Way
The second day's session of the
F"ederated Film Exchanges of Amer-
ica, Inc.. was held behind closed
doors at the Astor.
No official statement was issued,
hut it is understood that the various
independent exchangemen are talking
over the perfection of the organiza-
tion.
.A-pparently Joe Friedman is only
temporary president of the body, for
one member stated that permanent
officers and a permanent committee
of five which is to have full say in
the taking over productions will be
elected before the final session closes.
Ways and means of perfecting a
national distributing medium will
also be discussed. It is understood .
that the personnel of the organiza- '
tion is not complete as yet and that
several territories are yet to be in-
cluded before the organization will
have representation all over the
country.
The following members of the Fed-
erated Film Exchanges of America,
Inc., are in town attending the ses- '
sions over which Joe Friedman of '
Chicago is presiding:
J. L. Friedman, Celebrated Players,
Chicago: D. Chatkin. Marion Kohn,
San Francisco; J. J. Allen, Toronto;
Mr. Kyler, Supreme Photoplays,
Denver; Sam Werner, United Film-
Service, St. Louis; Al Kahn, Cres-
cent Film Co., Kansas City; Ralph
XN'ettstein, Midwest Distributing Co.,
Milwaukee: F. W. Thayer, Merit
Film Corp., Minneapolis; J. .E.
Pearce, Pearce Films, New Orleans;
H. Charnas, Standard Film Service
Co., Cleveland: Harry Lande, Qual-
ity Film -Service, Pittsburgh; Sam
Grand, Federal Feature Film Corp., i
Boston; Ben Amsterdam, Master- »
piece Film Attractions. Philadelphia; '
A. G. Whyte, Empire State Film '
Corp.. New York, and Fitzpatrick '
and AfcElroy of Chicago.
Metro Convention Opens Today
The annual Metro convention
opens today at the .\stor. The field
force is in town to attend the three
dax' session.
Richkrd A. Rowland. Marcus Loew,
David Bernstein and W. E. Atkinson
arc scheduled to make addresses.
After a series of sales talks during
the day the managers will see Ed
Wynn's Carnival tonight.
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Coast Brevities
(Spemsl fo WID'S D.\ILV)
.^Holl^u.cjfiicf — Irene Rich Avas hur-
PGvved iiy .-\i)ierican to do the leading
fcrniiiiiic role in "Whisperiiiu Smith."
Wednesday, May 26, 20
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McKim Under Hampton Contract
\) (Special to WID'S DAILY)
'■] Los Angeles — Robert McKim is
' under contract to Benjamin B.
Hampton and not with Screen Crafts,
Inc.. whose office was recently at-
tached by the sheriff, as i\oted.
Kenosha, Wis.^J. Rhode, Rhode's
Opera House, plans to build a new
house for $300,000.
©Old,
Co
MCVI/ VOOK
Sir:
The Los Angeles Times says;
"Without doubt 'Scratch My
Back' is one of the best of the
Eminent Authors' series. I be-
lieve it is the first in that group
of special productions in the
lighter vein, and certainly it
fixes a smart standard."
Kunl i'.wl)e, well known Pacific
<^<t:ii<t iicvv-spaperman, ha- joined
V'v.A to write comedies for
I'm.; ;!Arey and ^> E>irec,t«-r ic''^;
•' I'-r and were
.\-- far as the
the Motion
ineerned he
Wiih'am Duncan, who is complet-
ing the final episode of his V'itagraph
serial, "The Silent Avenger." is now
planning to make the second of the
>ix under his new contract in South
America. '
fi. Lyman Broening was appoint-
ed chief cameraman and laboratory
man for the Kaufman organization.
G.\USMAN.
L. and T. in Milwaukee
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Milwaukee, Wis. — It is reported
that Lubliner and Trinzof Cliicago
are about to invade Milwaukee and
that a 3.000 seat theater will be erect-
ed at 5th St. and Grand Ave., 'a site
which would make the new house a
neighbbr of the Palace and Strand
and only a block from the Alhambra,
The reason for an entrance of the
L. and T. people in Milwaukee is
generally credited to the purchase of
the Merrill here by (-ioldwxn and
-Ascher Bros, of Chicago.
Wants Harmony
I Contiuue'l ' ' ■ .- ! '
stand how the cl ;; ' . • i|ue>tions of
tlie industry couM f>e .s'elved unless
o\ er.\ i)ranch of ;ihe industry co-op-
erated to the eivll tl'.Tt.tliey at least
understand each ''
xvorking in harnn'
National .\ssocia'
I'iGt.iu-e. In^dustr\
felt tliat if the .^^li'M,:.:.?;. War} ted ^f air
representation tney shrjuld IiaVe it if
the\- decided they wanted it, and he
was cer-taihly most in favor of such
a policy. Mr. Selznick said he could
see no reason why exhibitors and
producers should not work together
whereby the e.xhibitor organizations
Avould he called into conference with
the Xational .Association- upon any
question that effected the industry as
a whole.
He said he was going to stand for
such a policy and' if necessary fight
for such a policy at the^ Cleveland
meeting of the National .Association.
Perret Delayed
Leonce Perret. who; has been mak-
ing pictures in France, has been de-
layed and will reach New York about
June 15, his office states.
Wisconsin Elects Delegates
(Special I'j WID'S DAILY i
Milwaukee. W is. — Tiie Motion Pic-
ture E.xhiljitors' League of Wiscon-
sin has elected three delegates and
four alternates to attend the Cleve-
land convention. The delegates are
Fred Seevert. Regent theater; L.
Rice. Riviera, and Walter Schoen,
president of the league.
-About 50 or 60 members of the
league are expected to go to Cleve-
land and about 25 from Milwaukee
alone.
Brady Forsakes Stage
.Alice Bra(l\-. Realart star. lias
abandoned the stage clefinitely . and
will devote all of her'^itifure time to
the production of pictiires for Real-
art. She will make probably six or
seveii for the coming year.
"mSay
She Does!"
TALES FRCP
THE
TATLEBj
Gifts to Realart Officials
TIorri> Kt)hn, pre-irlent of Realart,
has on his desk a beautiful gold desk
set. the gift of the company's field
force.
"Jack" Woody, general manager, is
sporting a platinum and diamond
gold watch witli a gold and pearl
chain, also a mark of appreciation
from the men in the field.
Harry Williams, film editor of the
Hall Rotim Boys comedies, is in New
"^'.M-I- from tile coast
Cannot Employ Minors in Oo'
(Special f. WID'S DAILY)
, Columbus, O. — Employnii
minors, boys under 16 and gi!
der 18, in moving picture thei
prohibited by state law, Ai
General Price has ruled in ai
ion to the state industrial ci
sion. The question was rai-
the Juvenile Protective .Associa
Cincinnati.
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Minneapolis Auditorium Clc s
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Minneapolis, Minn. — The P'iix
rimn has closed because of the ih
of Charles G. Branham, the :
ing director, to secure a Ion,-
lease on the theater.
Branham attempted to run tl i;
ater as a co-operative prop it
with the aid of the employees, ul
seems that he could not secureO(
ings for the. product he wan'l
show at the Auditorium.
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Incorporations
any, N. Y.— The Motion Pic-
Produciiig Co. of America, in-
rated under the laws of tlie
of Delaware, has been author-
by the Secretary of State to
e in business in this state. The
ration has a capital of $500,000
vill be represented by VV.
on, 398 Fifth Ave., New Yo'
: Masterpiece Film Distribut-
o. announces that it has in-
d its capital stock from $1,000
50,000, and the Wanda Film
:ate, another New York City
■ation, from $50,000 to $150,000.
Modern Feature Photo Plays
le Robespierre Films have filed
s of dissolution with the Secre-
f State.
my— The Urban Motion Pic-
ndiistries, Manhattan. Capital,
3. Directors, Henry Siegrist,
D. Mason and Walter Laier, 22
m Street, New York.
iny — Henry Lodge Photo
Manhattan. Capital, $100,000.
ors, Henry Lodge, Joseph Har-
nd Wesley Salisbury, 1545
way, New York.
uiy — Cinema Newsette, Inc.,
ittan. Capital, $100,000. Di-
s, J. Lewis Furman, Dewey
II and F. D. Hendrickson, 233
way, New York.
iny— Roel Productions, Man-
. Capital, $150,000. Directors,
Offeman, Robert Levy and
Rieger, 220 West 42nd Street,
i'ork.
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Putting It Over
Here is ho<w a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fetldiv knoiu hovi you cleaned
Vox "The Silver Horde," the Rex
Beach production, Goldwyn effected
a tie-up that made the name of that
production quite conspicuous all over
the town. 2,000 window stickers, 11
yJ.Z, were placed both inside and
outside of all of the United Cigar
Stores in New York City. These
carried portraits of Beach, who ex-
pressed satisfaction with the Ricoro
cigar. Placing stickers on taxicabs
starting May 1 was also a good
scheme. Illuminated window dis-
plays showing fish caught in a net
were placed in various stores in New
York and autlying towns. At Weav-
er's, 66th St. and Broadway, an art-
ist painted from 3 to 5 in the after-
noon and 7 to 8 in the evening, daily.
His portraits were of Rex Beach, as
well as Myrtle Stedman and Betty
Blythe, the featured actresses in "The
Silver Horde." 50,000 circulars were
also used for advance publicity as
regards the engagement of the pro-
duction at the Capitol. Preceding
the transfer of the film to the Broad-
way, early copies of evening news-
papers were secured and in glaring
red type, an announcement to that
efifect printed across the front page.
Newspaper advertising and billboard
advertising were also used extensive-
ly to round out the campaign.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Harry Koch,
manager of the Ohio, recently ar-
ranged a tie-up with a local jewelry
establishment that proved to be an
exploitation stunt par excellence.
The entire window of the store was
turned over for the entire week of
the showing of "The Luck of the
Irish," advertising that with each
purchase a ticket, good for admis-
sion to the Ohio on any day except
Sunday would be given. Being an
effective display and a good scheme,
the jeweler profited by it as well as
the house.
"The Only One of Its Kind"
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Charles D. Pike,
who calls himself the "theatrical
agent for the Salt Lake road," is
back in the railroading game again.
Charles is the man who makes all
the arrangements for film folks when
they travel. He informed the trade
of his return with an engraved card
mounted on steel.
Start Work Soon
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Allen Holubar plans
to start work on his first production
for Albert Kaufman on Monday.
Chester Has Lehrman
Los Angeles — Things are boom-
ing again at the Henry Lehrman stu-
dios in Culver City, where Mr. Lehr-
man is beginning to work on a series
of two-reel comedies under the busi-
ness mangement of C. L. Chester.
Ciiester has taken over a contract
with the First National Exhibitors'
Exchange to supply 12 Lehrman
comedies to this organization during
the coming year.
Operations began last week on the
first picture of the series which has
received the temporary title of
"Springtoime." Albert Ray, a juve-
nile^ who worked with Mr. Lehrman
in Sunshine Comedies, and Charlotte
Dawn are being featured. Besides
"Springtime" Lehrman has obtained
stories for two other comedies which
will keep him busy for some weeks.
A. B. W. Hodges, vice-president of
Henry Lehrman Comedies, Inc., is in
active charge of the business end of
the studio at Culver City, while Al-
1am Dudley is treasurer of the new
organization.
A third Chester comedy featuring
Alexander, the trained chimpanzee,
and Arthur Nowell, the baby, has
just been completed under the direc-
tion of William S. Campbell at the
Chester Studios. These comedies
are being released through Educa-
tional.
Mr. Chester is at present negotiat-
ing for the sale and distribution of
another well known series of come-
dies. Full details of the transaction
will be announced in the near future.
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DAIUY
Marcus Loew
B. S. Moss
Tom Moore
James Gins
Asher Brothers
Balaban & Katz
Moe Mark
Saenger Amusement Co.
Sid Grauman
S. A. Lynch
Otto Wells
Ruben & Finkelstein
E« H* Albee
John H. Kunsky
Frank Newman
Thomas Saxe
William Fox
Jules Mastbaum
Harry Crandall
Nate Gordon
Lubliner & Trinz
Jones, Linick & Schaef f er
Hugo Reisenfeld
Eugene Roth
Turner & Dahnken
E. H. Hulsey
A. H. Blank
S. Z. Poli
Fs F. Proctor
Jensen & Von Herberg
Barney Depldn
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' "■ • ' No. 42 >
^EANS. KKANCK— Francje honprs ^t.
_af %f\ri- ' i-Jtiipressive ceremonies «le-
t--Wtf'Mrir&iVy Q^r-'^^y Joan raised ^iege
BirafcHp-S^tession'' from the Othedfal.
BalTES bay, CAL.^Harvdst big oyster
in West — genuine California oysters.
:e Eastern variety, grow continuously
ugh year.
tIS. FRANCE — First of May in Pans!
:e and troops patrol all streets to guard
1st riots or radical demonstrations of
ters.
V HAVEN, CONN.— "Resolute" and
nitie" contend for supremacy through
I and wave — gracefully winged craft vie
honor to defend America's Cup against
ain.
ICINNATI, O. — World's baseball cham-
s unfurl pennant — 15.000 see raising of
Pennant won by Cincinnati first time
0 years.
;NNA, AUSTRIA— Hungry kiddies m
s wake! Austrian government finds it
:ult to cope with appalling conditions of
and starvation among children of Vienna.
XICO CITY, MEXICO— First pictures
lexican Revolution — Pathe News presents
usively first pictures of recent revolu-
led by Obregon, resulting in overthrow
death of President Carran/a.
his headquarters — General Alvaro Obr?-
(one-armed) possibly Mexico's next
ident.
triumphant entry into Mexico Citv
alo Sauare and leading thoroughfares
rm with humanity, as revolutionary
es enter the nation's capital
■ory — The great cathedral bell peals forth
glad tidings.
LORADO SPRINGS, COLO.— Motorcv-
s brave jumps and curves — vie in 90-
; race over difficult mountain paths to
jple Creek and ba'-k
la the Cburti
Mrs Annfe T. Morosco sueS her
hu.sbaiid, Oliver MoroSro. for |^,011
as the Value of 61^4 sliares of %tock
in the^ Famou.s . Plaj-eri^.L i-l<\ . Co..
whicly'she alleges wa.-^ taken .ironi
her \p' her husband o^ JuiA 1.^1918.
"J^e litigation^; teOTVveen | Robert
Herbst and th<', Ht||?i#ilm Co., .'Started
in l')17 because '**he defendant con-
tracted to sell him filnis for South
America and then broke the contract,
was discontinued by Justice Whitaker
because the case has been settled.
A defauh judgment for $1,505 was
entered in the City Covirt against
Mark D. Weinberger of the D. W.
Griffith Co., on a note he made April
17 last in favor of Bernard Kurtz.
tod
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Grauman in HoUvwood
(Ky wire, to WID'S DAILY I
Los- Angeles — Sid Grauman has at
last announced his plans for a Hol-
lywood theater. The plavhouse will
be built at a cost of $650,000 and will
be at the junction of MacAdlen Place
and Hollywood Blvd. This is with-
in a half block of the Hollywood Ho-
tel and is directly opposite the pres-
ent Hollywood theater. The theater
will seat 2,200.
When Sol Lesser and the Gore
Bros, announced their intention of
buildinp a theater in Hollwood it was
believed that Grauman would aban-
don his project for Hollywood.
inton Receives Offer from Italy
Richard Stanton, director of
heckers," has received an offer
m a large Italian film organiza-
n, which caiis for a series of feat-
!S to be produced by him under
>st unusual conditions.
The company in question is said to
;/e constructed a floating studio.
; large ocean-going steamship has
j'n converted into a studio. Two
i:ks are devoted to the stages and
Issing rooms, laboratory equipment
il studio personnel.
The ship will bouse three entire
:)ducing units and will spend a year
icruising in Eurooe. The perfection
a stabilizing device permits the
ptographing of pictures.
Erdmann with Select
George Erdmann. formerly with
Famous Players in Cleveland, is now
branch manager for Selznick in that
city. Erdmann was in town yes-
terdav.
Recognition for Cameramen
(Special to WTD'S DAILY)
los Angeles — "Put the name of the
neraman on the screen."
That is the sloeran carrying the
lerican Soc. of Cinematograohers
3 a national campaign of educa-
1 to prove to the theater owners
t the name of the cameraman is
uable to the screen.
Plans Ready for Coast Lab.
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
vOS Angeles— =-H. J. Aldous, treas-
r of the Rothacker Film Co. of
icago. is expected here this week.
At. Aldous' visit is for the pur-
e of granting a contract for Roth-
:er's coast laboratory.
Musgrove Here in Tune
Harry Musgrove, recently manag-
ing director of Australasian Films.
Ltd., of Australia, w-ho was expected
in New York about this time, will
not be here until the end of June.
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( Two Theaters for Scranton
I (Special to WID'S DAILY)
il Scranton, Pa. — New York interests
re said to be behind a project to
,'rect two new theaters here at a cost
,lf $300,000 each.
I The old Lyceum theater on Penn
li.ve. which was destroyed by fire is
1 3 be rebuilt. The Academy theater
rj n Wyoming Ave. near the new Poli
peater will be razed and rebuilt.
■I 'he new Lyceum will seat 2,670 and
line Academy 2,000.
ji Pioneer Summer Plans
il Pioneer Film announced that dur-
liig the coming summer months there
'uill be no cutting in its number of
ijeleases.
', Releases include Louise Huff in
' What Women Want," Jose Collins
1 "Nobody's Child," Grace Davison
1 "The Hidden Code," and Emily
I tevens and Montagu Love in "The
'lace of Honeymoons."
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Buys "Woman's Man" Rights
Pittsburgh — Max faring of the
Exclusive Film Exchange has bought
late rights to "Woman's Man," the
omaine Fielding production which
,rrow is handling.
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At Broadway Theaters |
This is how the Broadway thea-
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this week. This feature will appear
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S
DAILY.
Capitol
The three outstanding features at the
Capitol this week are popular scenes from
the opera "Carmen," Metro's "Old Lady 31
and the Mack Sennett comedy, "Let Er
Go." The unusual atmosphere and charac-
ter of the feature picture make it something
of a card and the audiences apparently en-
joy it to the full. The "Carmen" ofifermg
is spectacular, artistically set and exceed-
ingly well rendered by Henriette Wakefield
in the title role, supported by members of
the Capitol operatic school. The policy of
the Capitol in presenting a condensed opera
each week has brought a special clientele to
the house, many persons coming for this
number alone. The Mack Sennett number
goes over very well, too. For the rest the
Capitol News, a scenic and the overtine
conducted by Nat Finston round out the
lengthy program.
Strand
In "Jes' Call Me Jim" Will Rogers has
another "Jubilo" and is more than satisfy-
ing patrons oi the Strand. Young Jimmie
Rogers helps his Dad more than a little and
wins a lot of admiration for himself.
The overture is "II Guarany." The only
other musical number is a selection from
"Chimes of Normandy," sang by Carlo Fer-
retti. . . , .,.., ,
A short reel subject entitled. Modern
Centaurs," shows some very fine and spec-
tacular horse riding. The picture would
have been much more interesting if the loca-
tion was known. The Topical Review has
some splendid air pictures taken while a
plane did some stunts. A "Jerry on the
Job" cartoon afforded some amusement. An
Outing-Chester picture, "Pigs and Kava,"
presented the weird costumes of the Samoans.
Criterion
The surrounding program of "Why ("hange
Your Wife" at the Criterion has been
changed for the fifth and final week of this
attraction. "Beautiful Things" still follows
the overture, but the "Why Change Your
Wile" song and the chorus that was pre-
viously utilized in the way of a prologue to
the feature have been omitted. Instead the
De Mille picture follows in right after "Beau-
tiful Things." The concluding number is
a Chaplin revival, "Behind the Screen."
The Chaplin comedy is well advertised in
the newspapers and played up along with
the De Mille feature in the electrics.
Box 105— Wid's Daily
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Rialto
"The Sea Wolf" at the Rialto this week
is preceded by the Rivoli-Rialto chorus sing-
ing "A Sailors' Chorus." The overture is
Liszt's "Second Rhapsody," followed by the
Rialto Magazine. A Snub Pollard comedy,
'Grab the Ghost," completes the screen en-
tertainment. A trumpet solo, "Caprice du
Concert," by Joseph Alessi, and an organ
solo complete the program.
Rivoli
Mary Miles Minter is at the Rivoli in
Realart's "Nurse Marjorie." Both star and
story register satisfactorily. The opening
overture is "Aida" and the ever popular se-
lections from this opera prove highly appeal-
ing. The Rivoli pictorial which follows
concludes with a colored picture entitled.
"The Bubble," which shows a Miss Desha
rendering a fanciful dance. Immediately
after this is over the screen is raised and
Miss Desha appears in person rendering the
same number. The novelty of this makes a
big hit. The feature follows and at its con-
clusion Betty Anderson renders "The Sweet-
est Story Ever Told," a particularly appro
priate vocal number for this position. A
new Mack Sennett comedy, "Let 'Er Go,"
contains tricks and gags that register big
The concluding organ solo is "Finale in E
Flat."
Judgments Filed
Judgments have been filed against
the following:
A. E. Harrison et al. against Cath-
rine Curtis for $100.20; Baumann &
Co. against Johnny Dooley Film
Comedies, Inc., for $166.39; S. E.
Harrison against Grossman Pictures,
Inc., for $741.60; and H. M. Smith
against Grossman Pictures, Inc., for
$398.18.
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rwo New Officers
;ehan and Rogers Now Vice-Pres-
idents of Fox Film
Viiifield R. Sheehan and Saul i'^.
gers of Rogers and Rogers, geii-
1 counsel for Fox Film Corp.,
■e been elected vice-presidents of
corporation. This makes three
?-presidents at Fox, the third be-
Jack Leo, who has acted in that
acity for some time,
liis information is authentic, al-
ugh no official announcement lias
n made from the Fox executive
ces.
Iheehan will continue to act as
leral manager and may leave for
coast next month to put through
eorganization of coast studios. If
;ehan does not go Fox will, but
h will not leave New York to-
her. it is learned.
"oast reports to the effect that the
^ program as such will be aban-
led and only specials produced was
led by an executive at the home
ce to be untrue. This man said
t no matter what is done along
ducing lines, a program unit will
maintained.
'he Fox offices have been reticent
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Lichtman Denies Report
il Lichtman was indignant yester-
over the report which appeared
WID'S D.MLY that Marcus
:w would not be able to secure
■ Paramount product when his
sent contract expired.
le authorized a denial of it.
Pickford Party En Route
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
-OS Angeles — Included in the Pick-
1 party which is now en route for
w York are Mrs. Charlotte Pick-
1, Lottie Pickford, Mary Pickford,
uglas Fairbanks, Kenneth McGaf-
and Carlyle Robinson. They will
lain in New York for about two
;ks and stop at the Claridge while
re.
Lasky Sails Tomorrow
esse L. Lasky, first vice-president
Famous Players, sails tomorrow
the Adriatic for England. He will
nd some time in Europe inspecting
new London studio and studying
:ure conditions on the continent.
Monday, May 31, Decora-
tion Day, being a legal holi-
day, there will be no issue of
WID'S DAILY published.
"You can never realize the depth of my love for you." — Mayflower Photo-
play Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production, "A Splendid Hazard,"
from the novel by Harold MacGrath and directed by Allan Dwan— a
First National attraction. — Advt.
Rembusch Statement
.Answering various statements di-
rected against myself, please publish
these facts. There are three national
conventions of exhibitors called for
Cleveland, June 8, 9, 10 and 11, to
wit: Theater Owners Association by
Cohen, Independent Picture Exhib-
itors caled together by Patterson,
and the old National League by Al-
fred Black. Cohen's organization
does not agree with the other two
regarding organization policies, there-
fore. I have suggested that each or-
ganization be given one day and all
go as one body to all three meetings
and on the last day of convention
eliminate the three and all join to-
gether into one big permanent organ- {
ization. j
Independents want one day to re-
port on their movement to force all
producers out of theater business, j
The old league after ten years of ser-J
vice is entitled to consideration, i
These propositions have been wired
to Mr. Lustig, Chairman of Cleve-
(Continned on Page 2)
Offer Stock
Invincible Photoplays, Inc., the
newly formed company which will
make a series of Mae Murray-Rob-
ert Z. Leonard directed productions,
is offering for sale a block of 50,000
shares of its 7% preferred stock at
$10 a share. The company's litera-
ture states that with the purchase of
every share of the preferred stock
one share of the common stock is
given free.
According to Invincible's literature
the directors of the company are Har-
ry Reich.enbach, P. D. Gold, Jr., A.
MacArthur, Jr., Donald Woodrum
and Wilbur F. Earp. The attorneys
are Neilson and Earp, and the reg-
istrar and transfer agent the U. S.
Corp. Co., 65 Cedar St.
Helen Eddy as Star
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that Helen Jerome Eddy, who has
been playing leads in a number of
productions made here, will have her
own producing company.
F. P. Income Jumps
Quarterly Report Shows Increase of
$101,760 Over 1919 Period
The net income of Famous Play-
ers-Lasky Corp. for the three-month
period ending March 31 increased
$101,760 over the corresponding pe-
riod last year, according to a quar-
terly report issued by the company.
Net profits, after all expenses and
allowance for film exhaustion and
Federal taxes had been subtracted
totaled $1,058,565, which is equal to
$4.28 a share earned on the 214,247
shares of common stock, no par
value, out standing.
These figures compare with $956,-
805, which was the net profit in the
same period of 1919. These figures,
however, do not include Federal
taxes and are equal to $5.70 earned
for each share of stock on the mar-
ket at that time in 1919, which total-
ed 167,567.
The gross income for the three
months' period of 1920 totaled $7,-
517,172, which shows an increase oi
$1,616,500 over the gross in the same
period of last year.
None of the above figures include
the profits or losses of wholly or par-
tially owned subsidiary corporations.
Famous Signs Swanson
Jesse Lasky of Famous Players
announced yesterday that Gloria
Swanson had renewed her contract
with Famous Players for five years.
.She will appear in productions super-
vised by Cecil De Mille.
Lasky stated last week that Mis?
Swanson was under contract with Fa-
mous Players until Jan. 1, 1923, bul
Herbert K. Somborn, Miss Swan-
son's husband, said the contract runs
until the end of this year only. Som-
born could not be reached yesterday
for a statement.
Gaumont Arrives
M. Gaumont arrived from Europe
yesterday aboard the La France. He
has with him a natural color film ol
the Allied Victory Parade held iii
Paris July 14. 1919, which he will
distribute in this country himself.
It is expected that he will secure £
Broadway theater for a showing.
Gaumont is at the Plaza.
Doraldina With Metro?
It is understood that Doraldina
the dancer, has been signed by Metre
to appear in a series of pictures.
None of the Metro officials coulc
be reached yesterday for a statement
They were all attending the bal'
game between the Eastern and West-
ern exchange managers at Flushing
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land Exhibitors with request for a
positive reply, but he gives only eva-
sive answers, therefore, .the presump-
tion is they are playiiig politics. Lus-
tig, Bullock, Van Praag and Cohen
•are leaders of theater owners and ex-
pect to control all convention meet-
ings in order to put over their move-
ment which, as per their contract, is
a "film advertising scheme that allows
them to censor all pictures and con-
trol the industrial film business. Last
year they bolted th^ St.' Louis^ Na-
tional Convention and have belittled
all organization activities except their ,
own during the past year. I predict
that they ■Avill bolt this year again.
Last year they were voted down two
pundred to seven. They did not sub-
mit to a majority last year. Will
they this year? .They refuse to meet
the officers of "old organization at,
LTtica for a conciliation. These are
simple cold facts and while they have
as inuch right to go into the film
business as anyone else it is my be-
lief that we wilt never have a national
organization worth while unless it is
founded on broad principles without
any money making scherries. We
have tried expositions, balls, insur-
ance schemes, running trade journals
^nd this* film advertising scheme will
bring us grief an ddisaster same as
heretofore. There are so manj' an-
~les to this industry and so many
'heels in wheels that the right kind
of national organization must be en-
tirely free from any money making
schemes and supported entireh- by
cash dues sufficient to function on a
big scale. It must be as impartial
as the supreme court and its prin-
ciples as broad as the Constitution
of our country and all must abide by
the majority rule
Censors in Bay State
especial to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — The Senate has
passed the bill providing for a
.commission to censor all mo-
tion pictures in this state.
An amendment ■which •was
defeated attempted to submit
the question of censorship to
the various municipalities for a
referendum.
controlled ' by one man or any co
operative booking schemes because
ail of these things are uncertain. The
best organizations are those that you
pay out your cash money. For ex-
ample, the government by taxes the
church, the lodge, the chamber of
commerce by 'gash. I have been so
ill with tonsilitis that unless I im-
prove rapidly T will not be* able to
lie at Cleveland. My hope is that
every exhibitor will go to Cleveland
and fight for the right kind of na-
tional organization because you won't
get it in any other way. Stay with
the meeting and abide with the ma-
jority.
FR.^NK REMBUSCH.
In the Courts
A jury in the City Court dec
that when a person is injured in
rush of spectators in a moving[^
ture theater to get seats, such in
is due to his own negligence,'
gave a verdict for the L. & S. 0<
Theater in a suit by Nathan K
for injuries.
Baum District Manager
Harry M: Berman of Universal has
appointed Louis Baum, a division
manager in charge of the Chicago,
Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Des
Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, and St.
Louis offices.
Cleve .'\dams has been made man-
ager of the Cincinnati office, succeed
uig Baum.
The Arthur F. Beck Serial Pro
tions. Inc., has been sued in the
preme Court by Joseph W. Farn
for $3,100 as the reasonable vahi
his services for cutting, edi
titling and reconstructing 31 reei
"The Isle of Jewels."
Harry Fields sued Amedee J.
Beuren in the Supreme Court
$11,000. He alleges that Van
ren engaged him on April IS,
to find a purchaser for ten film
which Ernest Truex was to apj
and promised him 10 per cent <
mission. Fields says the Fat
Players-Lasky Corp. offered $li
for each film and the defendant
fused to carr}- out the contract.'
New Stories for MacDonald
(By wir*- to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — "The Brass Bowl,"
by Louis Joseph Vance, and "The
Second Latch-Key," by C. N. and A.
X. Wiljiamson, have been purchased
for I^a'therine MacDonald.
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New Reelcraft Series
Reelcraft Pictures Corp. announces
a series of two reelers featuring Mat-
It must help the 1 1\- Roubert, who is twelve years old.
unfortunate exhibitor, cooperate with The series will be released once a
the fair producer and battle with the month through the Reelcraft and al-
unfair producer. It should not be 'lied exchanges.
"813" Gets Under Way
Los Angeles- — "813" an Arsene
pin story by Maurice Le Blanc,
been placed in production at
Christie studio here.
This is the first of the Lupin
ries for Robertson-Cole rel
Wedgewood Novvell plays L
Scott, Sydney is directing.
Z "Scratch My Back" at Capi:
When the Capitol opens afte
three-day shutdown next week
feature will be "Scratch My B;
in which T. Roy Barnes plays
leading role.
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press says this about
"Scratch My Back":
"T. Roy Barnes is intro-
duced as a screen star and
he makes good with howl-
ing success. Helene Chad-
wick appears again in a
stellar role and gives the
performance of a real
star."
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by Roland West as the heavy ir
Jewel Carmen feature, "Out of
Darkness."
Maurice Brenon is press repri
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June 3. She will be gone for
months.
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Incorporations
Albany — Charles King. Capital,
$50,000. Incorporators, H. S. Hech-
eimer, I. Bernstein and M. Rothstein,
220 W. 42nd St.
Albany — Whitney Amusement Co.,
Brooklyn, increased capital from
$16,000 to $75,000.
Albany — Film Lore Prod. Co.,
New York. Active capital $10,000.
4,000 shares preferred stock, $25
each; $2,000 common, no par value.
Incorporators, A. Stuart, F. J. Nich-
olls and C. Harkness, 20 W. 34th St.
Albany — A. S. Carter Film Corp.,
New York. Capital, $200,000. In-
corporators, C. and J. Ascott, G. R.
Carter, 4309 Digney Ave.
Albany — Comique Film Corp filed
dissolution notice.
Lederer Buys Mayflower Theater
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Providence, R. I. — Walter Lederer
has purchased the Mayflower thea-
ter and building for $131,000. The
theater was sold under the auction-
eer's hammer.
Distributing Projector for the Home
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Columbus, O.— The F. S. Van Me-
ter Co., distributors for the Movette
camera and projector, recently incor-
porated for $25,000.
The Movette is a compact camera
for home and commercial use.
Lesser Office Moves
The local Sol Lesser office has
moved from the Longacre Bldg. to
the Mecca Bldg. Maurice Meyers is
eastern publicity representative and
Miss M. S. Rosenfeld will have gen-
eral charge of the office.
Matthias Radin of Radin Pictures
will shortly make a three weeks' trip
of the exchanges.
Holds Court in Theater
(Special lo WID'S DAILY)
Salt Lake City — Court was recent-
ly held in the Broadway by Judge
Tobin so that an industrial film, an
exhibit in a case, could be run off.
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Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
illywood — Harry Lustig, spe-
•epreseiitative of Metro, lias left
^ew York to attend the annual
0 convention. He is aCcompa-
by Ben Rosenberg arid Fred
t, San Francisco manager.
.rrison Post, a ward of W. A.
:, Jr., and a cousin of Guy Bates
has been engaged to play an
rtant supporting role with the
■oe Salisbury Players.
,'ian Rich, former Fox star«. has
led her contract with that eom-
, 'According t-o her new c'&n-
she will reraaitj with. Fox and
play leads, but ^vill not star. i#
' — ' "V
he God of His Fathers" is the
Jack London story to be pic-
ed by Metro. Production on
lew plaj' will begin immediately
the completion of "The Muti-
now being filmed.
lurice Maeterlinck's first and
picture of himself and wife has
cut and titled and is ready for
se. The famous Belgian was di-
d. by Clark Iryine, at the GoJd-
studios.
;gotiations have been closed
•eby Florence Vidor has been
:d by King \'idor to Thos. H.
for one production'. The pic-
is "Beau Revel," in which Lewis
e will play the male lead. John
directs.
Young War Uptown
There is a merry party under
way in the Fort Washington
district of town. Marcus Loew
now owns the Rio, formerly
operated by David Picker.
Loew has cut prices to 11 and
22 cents at night and 11 cents
during the day.
A near-by theater is consid-
erably worried and the owner
has indicated this by discharg-
ing his house manager because
he 'wasn't big enough to com-
bat Loew."
chard Storey, brother of Edith
ey, has joined the Ince staff as
tant director to John Griffith
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Children's Bill Signed
CSiiecial t6 WID'S DAILY)
.\lbany, N.. Y. — A bill which will
provide for the admission of children
under 16 years of age to theatres and
other places of amusement has been
signed by Governor Smith.
The new law requires that such
children must be accompanied by an
adult person authorized by its parent
or guardian, unless such theatrical
performance, motion picture' exhibi-
tion or other entertainment is given
under the auspices or for the benefit
of a church or sciiool not operated for
profit. This new law takes effect
immediately.
The bill was introduced in the Leg-
islature by Senator Kelly of New
York, and was backed by the officials
of the New York State Motion Pic-
ture Kxhibitors League.
)gard Rogers has been added to
Ince publicity- and advertising
quarters.
More Stories for Selznick
Selznick has purchased the follow-
ing stories:
"The Nobleman," by H. H. 'Van
Loan; "The Daughter Pays," by Mrs.
Baillie Reynolds; "Yesterday's Wife,"
by Evelyn Campbell, and "The Fib,"
by George Hodenpyl.
Northwest Notes
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle — The Filmusic Company
has opened an office in Seattle's film
row at 2016 3rd Ave. with J. B. Folk
in charge.
The Seattle office of United Art-
ists and the Vitagraph office, also,
have moved to their new building on
Film Row at 1913, 1915-17 3rd Ave.
respectively.
The Theater Equipment Co., man-
a.i^ed by Ray R. Kelsall, has obtained
I he agency for the Pacific Manufac-
turing and Specialty Coinpany of
San Francisco, which produces speed
regulators, spot lamps and arc con-
trols.
The Strand is starting a new pol-
icy of showing special productions.
.Special presentations and advertis-
ing campaigns will be arranged and
SO and 75 cents will be asked. The
m.'w policy was inaugurated witli
"Every woman" . followed by "Treas-
ure Island."
Spokane — Pantages, a first class
vaudeville theater, has begun to show
a feature in addition to its regular
program. "The Silver Horde" was
the featm-e used.
Arrow Has Fielding Film
Romaine Fielding has turned out a
five-reel production called "Woman's
Man." Arrow will sell it on the state
right market.
ck Perrin, leading man for Edith
erts, Universal, in "Marama," has
■ned from Monterey.
ither Ralston has been added to
cast of "The Mutiny," a Metro
uction.
Says Prices Should Go Down
Julius Singer, manager of Reel-
craft's New York office and a vet-
eran exchangcman, favors a decrease
in the admission rate charged by ex-
hibitors. "The prices demanded in
most cases are not in proportion with
the value offered," said Singer.
American Films in Panama
Colon, Panama — The importing, ex-
porting and shippi^ig firm of Robert
Wilcox is exploiting American films
in the Isthmus, believing that films
made in the L^nited States will in-
crease the commercial relationship
lietween the Gulf Republic and the
States.
Schwartz N. Y. Sales Manager
Benjamin Schwartz has been ap-
pointed New York sales manager for
Selznick and is succeeded by H. Fuld,
formerly of Gardiner Pictures, as
Brooklyn representative for that or-
i ganization.
elen Jerome Eddy has been en-
■d for an important role in Ethel
ton's starring vehicle, "A City
•row."
;n Turpin, the comedian, who has
<■ on a three weeks' vacation, re-
ed to the Sennett studios.
'alter Long is the latest addition
lie all-star cast of Marshall Nei-
'. third independent picture.
nita Stewart's latest Mayer-made
t National production, "Harriet
the Piper," is nearing completion.
Wage Raise Causes Fewer Shows
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Anderson, Ind. — As a result of the
increased wages demanded by oper-
ators, six of the eight picture houses
have adopted a schedule of three
days a week during which shows are
presented, these days being Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. The new rate
for operators is 75 cents an hour.
Beyer Made Jersey Manager
Nat Beyer of Republic has been
made manager of Select and Repub-
lic in New Jersey where a separate
branch has been established.
large Eskimo settlement was re-
ly built at the Louis B. Mayer
io for the filming of "The Trail's
, an Edwin Carewe-directed pic-
adapted from the James Oliver
ivood novel, "Isobel."
GAUSMAN.
Pathe Moves in Kansas City
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City, Mo. — The local Pathe
branch has moved to the Film E.x-
change Building, where it will oc-
cupy the entire fourth floor.
Kremer Buys Into Essenel
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Cleveland, O. — Victor Kremer has
bought the interest of Loraine B.
Leibtag in the Essenel Prod. De
Luxe.
Get Additional Booking
Philadelphia — The Stanle\- Com-
pany has contracted for thirty days'
additional hooking on the Booth Tar-
kingtoii Edgar comedies.
Lesser to Release Educat'l Films
(Special to WID'S DATT.Y)
Los .\ngeles — Articles of incorpo-
ration have been filed for the Educa-
tional Film Exchange of Southern
California. .Sol Lesser and the Gore
Brothers are interested in the enter-
prise and Dave Bershon. general
manager of the First National ex-
change, will be in direct charge.
The company will handle for
Southern California and .\rizona the
lulucational output including the
Christie comedies, the Chester Out-
ing pictures, the Cliester .Screenics
and other releases.
The Educational offices yesterday
\erified the above dispatch.
Spreading Pictures North
Manitoba, Can. — Motion pictures
arc being shown in the northern part
of Canada to lumberjacks, settlers,
Indians and others, through the help
of the Industrial department of the
Canadian National Council of the Y.
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W. W. Hodkinson has pub-
lished for free distribution to
exhibitors a pamphlet which he
calls "An Appeal to Common
Sense." The pamphlet deals
with present conditions in the
industry. Hodkinson's conten-
tion is that many of the evils
which now beset motion picture
theater owners arise from the
fact that the same financial in-
terests control producing and
distribution.
This means, Hodkinson says,
that under the system now fol-
lowed by the producer-distrib-
utor all the picture failures are
charged as a debit against the
exhibitor, thereby saddling on
him the cost of unfortunate ex-
periments. An independent
distributing agency forcing the
producer to bear the cost of
failures on his own shoulders is
one of the remedies proposed
by Hodkinson.
Maigne Returns
Charles Maigne has returned to
New York from the coast, where he
directed "The Fighting Chance." He
is awaiting the arrival of Thomas
Meighan, whom he will direct in
"The Frontier of the Stars."
Shoot Pictures of Pageant
Motion pictures were shot last
night of the Memorial Festival held
at Madison Square Garden under the
auspices of the American Legion.
Cathrine Curtis Corp secured ex-
clusive rights for the taking of the
pictures and Miss Curtis herself ap-
peared as "America."
Arvid E. Gillstrom was in charge
of the camera work. The pictures
will be shown on Broadway on Deco-
ration Day, and are expected to be
shown at the Capitol.
Harry Lee, who assisted Herbert
Brenon when he made "The Daugh-
ter of the Gods" with Annette Kel-
lerman, has an important role in the
Guy Empey production, "Oil."
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all during the week as to just what
was accomplished in the way of new
plans during the convention at the
Commodore. By next week, it is
expected, that a complete announce-
ment will be made of the new Fox
plans which are understood to em-
brace an ambitious scheme of ex-
pansion.
Yesterday the field force went to
Fox's Academy of Music where
Hampton del Ruth's eight reel com-
edy was slipped in during the regular
show to see how the public would
take to it. The picture was shown
just once and then taken right out
of the show again. It will be released
in the fall as a special production.
Last night the men were guests
of "Bill" Fox at Murray's at a beef-
steak dinner. Today there will be
two showings, one in the morning
and the other in the afternoon, of
completed Fox productions at Aeo-
lian Hall. In the evening the force
will see Ed Wynn's Carnival and
after that go to the Midnight Frolic.
Saturday morning will see the final
session and the farewells.
Novelties at New Grauman Theater
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Here is what Sid
Grauman says regarding his proposed
Hollywood theater:
"In the architecture the oriental
idea will predominate. The house
will be set in a picturesque garden-
like inclosure, with electric fountains
and statuary as ornamental features.
"In front of the theater entrance
there will be a space of 40 to 50 feet
which the exterior adornment will
occupy. The garden effect will be
continued around either side of the
building, over a seventeen-foot width.
"One of the most striking arrange-
ments will be that made in the tower
of the theater. We will import French
searchlights sending out shafts of dif-
ferent colors. These will be used
to announce the start of the perform-
ances. For instance, a green light
will indicate that the next entertain-
ment will begin in say IS minutes,
and then a red light will make ap-
parent the actual starting of the show.
I am informed that these colored
searchlights will carry a distance of
.^5 miles.
"The theater will have a 3S-piece
orchestra in all probability.
"The bill will be changed twice
weekly, and we will specialize in pre-
release pictures."
Plan Ralph Connor Productions
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Manitoba — A number
of business men have pledged finances
to Ernest Shipman for the produc-
tion of "The Foreigner," a Ralph
Connor story which deals with life
in Winnipeg.
Arrangements have been complet-
ed for the filming of two of the Con-
nor stories in Calgary.
Ernest Shipman, who is head of
the Dominion Films, Inc., controll-
ing the rights to all the Ralph Con-
nor stories, has left for New York
to organize the producing units.
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tanlaws to Direct
id Artist to Make Pictures for
Famous Players
mhyn Stanlaws, creator of the
hyn Stanlaws Girls for magazine
rs and author of several success-
)lays, has given up painting and
le future will devote himself en-
[ to motion pictures, it was an-
iced yesterday by Jesse L. Lasky
amous Players.
atilaws, who signed a long-term
ract to devote all his time to Par-
jnt, will spend the next 12
ths in the Famous Players east-
studio studying the motion pic-
to become a writer and director,
le engagement of Stanlaws, Las-
aid, was in line with his policy
ibtaining the services of noted
:rs and artists to work directly
Paramount. Lasky is sailing to-
lOr London, where he will confer
Sir James M. Barrie, Henry Ar-
Jones and other British authors,
he motion picture, because it is
dure of moving things," said
laws, "gives an artist a vastly
ter opportunity than oil or water
■ or pen and ink drawings. With
immense world-wide audience
h the motion picture affords I
ot think an artist or a writer can
d to ignore this great artistic
:. I have always been a student
ie drama and therefore am in-
:ly interested in this great new
latic medium."
Start Carter Stories Shortly
ibert B. Broadwell, president and
tor general of Broadwell Pro-
tons, Inc., Boston, is here to close
Ttract with Tom Carrigan to star
e Nick Carter series,
oadwell has signed a long term
■act with Mae Gaston.
>bert Ross has been engaged to
t the series and will be assisted
.loyd France with Carl Schultz
le technical director. The pro-
ofs will be staged at the Broad-
studios, formerly the old Mas-
aft, located at Filmland City,
ord, Mass. Production will be-
une 3rd.
lin to Adapt Fairbanks' Story
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
s Angeles— Eugene Mullin,
f scenario chief for Goldwy^
idapt the next story for Doug
lanks.
Monday, May 31, Decora-
jn Day, being a legal holi-
ly, there will be no issue of
'ID'S DAILY published.
"Sh-sh — I hear the ghost in the chimney. Are you armed?" — Mayflower
Photoplay Corp'n presents an Allan Dwan production, "A Splendid Haz-
ard," from the novel by Harold MacGrath and directed by Allan Dwan —
a First National attraction. — Advt. '
Metro Banquet
Kaufman-Franklin
Ofificially Closes Company's Conven- Arrangement Finally Signed Calling
tion — No Stand on Percentage
A banquet tendered to the visiting
branch managers and field supervisors
of Metro last night at the Astor offi-
cially ended the company's annual
convention.
Richard A. Rowland, president,
and W. E. Atkinson, general man-
ager, delivered addresses in which
the general policy of the company
was expounded.
\^tro will approximately double
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Deny Normand Report
By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Times says that
Mabel Normand has been signed by
Al H. Woods to appear in a stage
play-
Miss Normand is out of town and
her secretary knew nothing of this.
At the Goldwyn studios it was
stated that company holds a long-
term contract with Miss Normand
and cannot account for the
article.
for Four Specials Yearly
Albert A. Kaufman has finally
closed a deal with Sidney Franklin
which involves a long term arrange-
ment between the producer and the
director, calling for four special pro-
ductions j'early. These pictures are
to be known as Sidney Franklin Pro-
ductions.
Franklin will start shooting on his
initial production June 21st. The dis-
tribution plans for Franklin Produc-
tions are promised within the next
few weeks. The first production will
be staged at the studio occupied by
Mr. Kaufman in conjunction with
Marshall Neilan. Here Franklin will
have a complete unit for his own
organization, which will be an indi-
vidual producing body by itself.
Last Tourneur for F.-P.-L.
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Maurice Tourneur
s at work on his last production for
Famous Players.
Nominees Name d
For Directorship in Various Divi-
sions of National Association
As a result of meetings of various
divisions of the National Associa-
tion held this week the nominations
for directors of the various divisions
of the National Association were
made known yesterday afternoon.
The nominations are as follows:
Producers: J. Stuart Blackton, W,
A. Brady, Paul Brunet, William Fox,
Samuel Goldwyn, D. W. Griffith,
Carl Laemmle, R. A. Rowland, J. M.
Schenck, Myron Selznick, A. E.
Smith and Adolph Zukor.
Distributors: W. E. Atkinson, B.
N. Busch, R. H. Cochrane, A. S.
Friend, G. L. Hess, Lewis Innerar-
ity, W. W. Irwin, C. C. Pettijohn,
J. M. Quinn and W. R. Sheehan.
Supply and Equipment: H. H.
Allen. T. E. Brulatour. W. B. Cook.
J. F. Coufal, W. J. Moore, B. F. Por-
ter, E. M. Porter, W. C. Smith and
L. P. Weber.
General: Fred Beecroft, George
Blaisdell, P. H. Cromelin, J. C. Flinn,
Paul Gulick, Lesley Mason, J. R.
Quirk, Fred Rothenberg and T, G.
Wiley.
The above nominations will be act-
ed upon at the annual meeting which
will be held in Cleveland at the time
of the exhibitor conventions.
In the past it has been the usual
custom for the nominees to be elected
to office as originally named.
Independ'ts Complete Arrangements
The Federated Film Exchanges of
America, Inc., are understood to have
finally completed arrangements for
the permanency of their organization.
It is understood that the independ-
ent exchangemen are looking for a
big league executive who will act as
president of the organization and
have in charge practically all of the
business detail of the body.
One Marcin Film for Fox
Max Marcin will write and collab-
orate in the production of one pic-
ture for William Fox, it was learned
yesterday.
Marcin spoke at one of the ses-
sions of the convention during the
week. His affiliation with Fox will
be officially announced next week.
Blumenthal Sails Today
Ben Blumenthal. president of Ex-
port and Import Film Co., sails for
Europe today on the Adriatic. He
will be goiie for four or five weeks
and will visit various cities on the
continent.
Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Players
sails on the same boat.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise,
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1' To Propose Advance Deposit Bill
Minneapolis, Minn. — A bill which
will be brought up at the next ses-
sion af the legislature will require
that for every dollar put up by the
' exhibitor in the form of advance de-
; posit the exchange post a like sum.
Oo'
Sir:
Los Angeles Herald says:
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with mirth and kaledoscopic in
setting — one flits over half the
capitals of Europe during the
first half of a wink — 'Scratch
My Back' opened at the Califor-
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popularity immediate and last-
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Metro Banquet
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its output for the coming year, but
the increased number of productions
will not mean deterioration in the
quality of the pictures.
Mr. Rowland said that the com-
pany would take no definite stand on
the percentage question but would
allow the exhibitor to decide for him-
self whether he wanted to book pic-
tures that way or whether he wanted
them on a flat rental basis.
Official announcement was made to
the field force of the signing of Rob-
ert Harron and Doraldina. Two of
the company's big specials for the
fall will be "Polly With a Past" in
which Ina Claire wil play her orig-
inal role and "The Four Horsemen
of the Apocalypse," Blasco Ibanez's
famous novel. These will be made in
the East.
Advertisers to See Films
Harry Levey, manager of the in-
dustrial department of Universal,
will attend the convention of the As-
sociated Advertising Clubs of the
World next week.
Levey will have with him 200 reels
of film, to be shown at general ses-
sions of the convention.
Sherman House Burns
Sherman, Tex. — The Washington,
following purchase by H. O. Jones,
was struck by lightning during an
electrical storm which set fire to the
film being shown and caused a loss
of $2,500. Not covered by insurance.
PatbeNe^s
Schiller Here
K. M. Schiller, southern represen-
tative for the Loew Enterprises, is in
town.
Dillon Here
Jack Dillon, who directed "Suds,"
Mary Pickford's second production
for United Artists, is in New York
for a vacation.
Dillon will direct Douglas Fair-
banks in his next production.
Still Behind on Insurance
At the last Film Club rheeting, J.
M. Seider, president of the Pruden-
tial Film Delivery, stated that there
were still a number of delivery com-
panies who had not taken out insur-
ance against fire, theft and losses of
films.
New State Right Company Formed
Indianapolis — J. C. Hicks is man-
ager of the Tri-State Film Co., a new
state right firm which has bought
"Mother Love and the Law" and
"The Fall of Babylon" from the D.
W. Griffith Service for Indiana and
Kentucky.
May Make $100,000 Increase
San Francisco — A meeting of
stockholders of the Pacific Photo
Products Co. has been caled for July
2 with the purpose of considering an
increase in capital of $100,000. The
present capital is $100,000.
Burglars Try to Rob Exchange
Pittsbuigh — Burglars made an ef-
fort to enter offices of the Quality
Film Corp. but were put to flight.
Fox Moving
Kansas City, Mo. — The local Fox
office will move to the Film Ex-
change Building on June 4.
No. 43
VENICE, CAL. — Bathing suits and t
in review! Record crowd of 60,000,
in majority — view gay procession of
mermaids. _
LOS ANGELES, CAL.— "Pony B
passes trial test! The smallest dirigible
in this country makes demonstration
carrying 3 persons
MEXICO CITY, MEX.— Mexicans ari
revolution is over ! Here are some ir
urbs of capital rejoicing at news that
gon has seized power.
DETROIT, MICH. — Invent one-track
car ! Model of system in operation iUus
new plan devised to relieve traffic ci
tion.
IN EAST POLAND— Typhus fever
demic in Poland is worst in world's hi;
Pictures show the activities of Am
Array Relief Expedition in infested dis
CITY ISLAND, N. Y. — Britain's enti
America's Cup! Shamrock IV., Sir Li
challenger of America's title, is read
launching.
SAN REMO, ITALY— Prominent f
made famous during World War coroi
the limelight again — Marshal Foch a
the Allied Conference at San Remo.
BENTON HARBOR, MICH.— Play
ball in whiskers! Members of "Hoi
David" think themselves descendants <
lost tribes of Israel — not allowed to cu
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(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City, Mo. — The "Loew-
gram" has been originated by Wil-
liam Jacobs, manager of Loew's Gar-
den. It consists of an announcement
of the week's program, some humor,
stories, performers and plays and
other matters of interest to the pat-
ron. Terry Turner has been appoint-
ed to edit a "Loewgram" for ten
Loew houses in the Southwest, being
published in Atlanta.
Changes at Selznick
.Several changes have been made
in the Selznick publicity department.
Pauline Pfeiffer, Lowell Cash and
Jack Keegan are no longer there.
Gives Children's Matinee
Burke, S. D. — A special matinee
given at the Happy Hour by Man-
ager Hoffman resulted in two capac-
ity audiences. Two performances
were given and witnessed by over
500. The picture was "The Little
Shepherd of Kingdom Come." ^^
Buy Dooley Comedies
San Francisco — The Peerless In
Service has bought the rights t<:hi
Johnny Dooley comedies being at
righted by Radin, for California if.
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Texas against the pink boll ^rI
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Mr. Exhibitor, Your Day is Coming
Vhe following Special Days have been designated at the
BROADWAY THEATRE
lONDAY, MAY 31— Marcus Loew Day
William Fox Day
B. S. Moss Day
Moe Mark Day
Aaron Jones Day
'UESDAY. JUNE 1— Tom Moore Day
Harry Crandall Day
E. F. Albee Day
S. Z. Poli Day
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2— Hugo Reisenfeld Day
A. H. Blank Day
S. A. Lynch Day
John Harris Day
'HURSDAY, JUNE 3— Thos Saxe Day
ohn H. Kunsky Day
ames Ginns Day
Nate Gordon Day
Special Performances of
"THE RETURN OF TARZAN"
Will be given for you and we will expect you to be present at one of
I he performances— 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, P. M.
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(Special to JVID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Maurice Tourneur is
hack from San Francisco after spend-
ing several days there making scenes
for "Deep Waters." Tourneur will
direct Hope Hampton himself in
place of supervising the work of an-
other director. She will not do "The
Maid of Moloki," by H. H. Van Loan,
as previously announced, but will ap-
pear in a screen version of a well-
known stage play. The Van Loan
story will probably be her second
production.
Katherine MacDonald, who has
been vacationing at Big Bear, has re-
turned to Los Angeles for the film-
ing of "Curtain." James Young will
be her director.
Incorporations
Denver, Col. — Denver-American
Theater Co., Denver Colorado Thea-
ter Co. and Bishop-Cass Theater Co.
Combined capital, $3,750,000. E. A.
Bishop, O. D. Cass and Joseph S.
Jaffa.
Albany — Reel Prod. Corp., New
York. Capital, $150,000. Incorpo-
rators, E. Offeman, R. Levy and A.
O. Rieger, 220 W. 42nd St.
Albany — Iroquois Film Corp., New
York. Capital, $5,000. Incorporat-
ors, J. L. Friedman, D. Blum and M.
Hammerstein, 1493 Broadway.
Hobart Bosworth has returned
from four weeks of location at the
Santa Cruz Islands, San Francisco,
Balboa and other sea locales. He is
putting the finishing touches to his
latest J. Parker Reed, Jr., produc-
tion, tentatively titled "Bucko Mac-
Allister."
Eileen Sedgwick, who played oppo-
site Eddy Polo in his first circus se-
rial, "The Lure of the Circus," is to
be starred by Universal in a serial
adapted from the novel "Wits and the
Woman," by I. B. Irwin.
Albany — Parthenon Amuse. Corp.,
Brooklyn. Capital, $50,000. Incorpo-
rators, H. and M. Weingarten and A.
Klamfer, 1222 King's Highway.
Dover, Del. — Consolidated Realty
and Theaters Corp. Capital, $20,000,-
000. Incorporators, R. L. Martin and
F. H. Grunesberg, Indianapolis.
Bartine Burkett, who began her
screen career playing child parts in
Universal productions, is back again
at the Big U, playing the leading fem-
inine role in "Has This Happened to
You," a farce directed by Horace
Davey.
Dagmar Godowsky, who has ap-
peared in several Universal features
but has recently been loaned for a
De Mille production, will return for
an important role in "Hitchin' Posts,"
in which Frank Mayo will shortly
star.
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\WILL ROGERS IS AN
J AWKWARD LOVER IN
'UES' CALL m JIM"
"JES- CALL MIC JIM."
Produced by Goldwyn.
Presented at the Strand.
■THE CAST.
Jim Fenton..., Will Roeera
Kezlab Butterworth Irene Rich
Belcher Lionel Belmore
Paul Benedict. . ..Raymond Ration
Harry Benediot: Jimmy Rogera
Buffum Bert Sprottee
Mike Conlin Nick Cogley
Bam Yates Sidney Grey
ioned garden. You'll Tike her, Tm
Bure, just as. you'll like that cun-
ning wee tad, Jfmmy Rogers, who
stvunbles stubbily through the pic-
ture.
: "Jes' Call Me Jim," I'm trying
io tell you, is worth while. Don't
is'pose all of you will agree with
nt5, but then, as the Governor of
North Carolina said to the Gov-
ernor of South Carolina, you can't
i please all of the people all of the
time! ■
eniixQ l^od
[ommgUtkmpti
iOGERS MAKES HIT
m NEWEST FILM
MONDAY, MAY 24, 1920.
AMUSING
Will Rogers and Son Appear
in "Jes' Call Me Jim"
1 1 • W4JI Rogers is always an amusingf]
Ipersot and was never more so than ]
in tho film play "Jes' Call Me Jim,"'|
.ixlapted from J. G. Holland's boolc, |
•'S«v»n Oaks." One missed his plea.i-i
ing patter, but It was thrown oil thQ
ij (Screen in type, so it was there. There
i w*s a good company with iilm n
i VfBt well, "" ---■•'
I amus'
It
' Call Me Jim" Is E«ellcnt
Combination of Hvmu»r
and Pathoa.
IS FEATURE AT THE SIHANI)
By McELLIOTT.
Will Rogers is in a fair way to
rival the adored William S. Hart,
Fm thinking. Like Hart, he is an
incoherent wooer, a shy and sham-
bling greatheart of the open coun-
try. His tongue is in his cheek
oftener, though, and his eye is
more roguish. He is given to the
•ly wink rather than the downcast
iglance with which the other actor
is wont to adorn his playing.
William S. is ths Gjreat Dane, so to
speak, of pictures, and Rogers the
no less pathetic but niuch^ more
mischievous Scotch terrier (if both
of them will fcrrrivi the doggy
metaphor) .
"Jes' Call Me Jim" is a good
story, narrated cleverly and with
commendabJe dispatch- It might
have been written for the star, so
«asily. does he fit into the role of
honest woodsmaii' v.ho befriends
an injured comrade and outwits the
letters of the piece.
A gaiiche'aTvd^^rorTWss'^uitoi'.ill
tho end he finds l.appiness with
Keziah Buttorworth, whom he's
been courting in John Alden fash-
ion for some time. Irene Rich, as
the adored one, is pretty and fresh
ss a clove'pink, and wholesome as
n breeze from .«oir.e one's old-fash-
• .^y*"
^1*^
Wil! Rogers at the Strand and
"The Sea Wolf" at
the Rialto
Tnere i, fun enough for three mo
tion picture, prodwctions in the Will
Roeers film called "Jes' Call Me Jim
at the Strand Theater this week. It
shows Mr. Rogers in the role of Jim
Fenton, a happy-go-lucky hunter and
trapper, who is in love with the'village
milliner, played by Irene
WILL ROGERS of lariat^, throw.
ing fame appears on the Strani
screen this week in an amusinj
and well-made film titled "Je:
Call Me, Jim." His own ^maJj
son, a cunning lad who answei
to the name of Jim, tram
sturdily through the story
■n an insane asylum through a con-
spiracy perpetrated .by influential citi-
?.e,ns, who seek to obtain the right to
Benedict's invention. Jim hears of his
•in^r^ \'"'l'^''=T?"' '^"""Sh the mil!
;«. h'!"' ''"' ^''°" '^'>«'-e« of Paul's
son, Harry, portrayed by Mr. Rocers's
I -rm"^..?""- J'™' confronted by many
d.mcaU.cs obtains the releas.o? his
friend and eventually wins the pretty
inill.ncr, but not until the star has
found „, through which to speak
no fewer than a »eore of his own brand
of cin.rks on things in ffenerai, each
y.lh -m 0. Henry "punch" that Orlnjl
ronis from the audience. ^
Mr. Ko?ers no doubt will do much
his ability to express himself by facial
twists mulic him a good camera sub-
ject. Ihese facts, combined with hi.!
own inimitable philosophy land witti'-
crsms, go to make of him one of »he
tew real liumorists of the scrp.;n 'o-
day.
By AGKES ailTK"
It is Will, Rogers in "Jes' Call Mb
.Tim" at, thr Strand thiV wedt. . Tlip
picture coftfirms a saspicion t'hattre hkrc |
had fqr a, Jong time— that Rogers is our I
||orite screen actor. At first we thought j
liked him because it wa« s«ch a rc-
lo see 'a homely hertK
■Jes- Coll .Me Jim'* is better than
^ bilo" and that mcaois that it is a ic.-il ]
Hire. It has one scene «h«l ),<! as
:ood n.s the part ia "The Mirarte Man "
ivbere the crippled boy is healed; The
ctors axe Rogers and h's Utile son. Jim-
uie. "rhc boy prays far the life of hi.s j
creen father. WbUe v.-xi dislike praying
hildren in motion pietuies, this particu-
lar .scene is so , beaotifully «cfed' by |
IJogers and Jimmie and s«> finely directed
'.V Clarence Badger that it mi.ises any I
ouch of senUmentality. Don't take our '
>vnr,| for it, but go to the Strand and
watch the girl ushers crj- over it. And
• • •— -■> ••="= Rich. A --'^u •■•c £111 u»uers crj- over it. And
iriend of Jim, Paul Benedict, Is placed frum the way the antlienee behaved it
■n an insane »=..,.., .u-..._u ^ „.ould seen, that Rogers is going to' be
a regular David WaifficW.
However, there L'^ a' lot of humor iu 1
■Je.s' C«Il'Mc_Jj»/\. And it hos a good
itory. Rogers's ; romance with the vil-
»,rf milliner is amusingly told. He
-peoilLj his money on femiijiue hats, al-
hoffgh he is a loiie bachelor with no' one
t> sivo them to; 1-he subUtlcs, too, con-
am plenty o.£ shrewd' humor.
The Combination of au elfgrossing stor j;
ml Itogers's kindly sincerity makes ••J^j,'
'all Me Jjm" an ideal picture foe UimA
■^ ho arc a little tired of artificiality ur*^-' I
tntiousness and bunk. .Vext t,;; rjl '
ta. and his son, the be.t acting ivVl^
Jia.vmoud Htjttou. The nictm-. i^ vt^
leased b.vtJ.,ldwru. ^"^ P'<-t"t«. ii> :}«-
^ludor tUc.ynicwbat enigmaiijj.t.tJD- of
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Saturday, May 29, 192(,
New Theaters
Houses Planned
Long Beach, Cal.— W. F. Linber-
ter, J. S. Linberger and Courtland
kite. $213,000. 1,600. Ready about
fan. 1.
Venice, Cal— C. Gordon Parkhurst
ind George J. Cleveland. $50,000.
1 West Monroe, La. — Ouachita Amu.
I Zo. to operate on lease a house to be
I )uiU. 500.
Fall River, Mass.— Louis Sherman
:o build.
Chatficld, Minn.— Campion, man-
iger Gem, to build.
JefiFerson City, Mo. — R. R. Arm-
itrong and associates to build.
Winside, Neb. — Fred Weible to
' >uild.
Long Branch, N. J.— Walter Reade,
Jiain, to build. 1,650.
Rutherford, N. J.— D. J. Livelli.
1,000.
Albany — James Block and Arthur
Strenge to build.
Johnsonburg, Pa. — Mrs. A. R.
i! Long to build.
Evansville, Ind. — Standard Realty
j 3orp. to build.
^1
li Richmond, Ind. — Victor Theater
: :o. 1,500.
Waverley, Mass. — Elm Amuse. Co.
,000.
Oregon City, Ore. — W. A. Long,
I aanager Star, to build.
I Seattle, Wash.— Milton Esberg
I ind E. S. Heller are members of a
I yndicate which will build.
,; Penn Yan, N. Y. — Harry Morse to
tuild Elmwood. 712.
Plattsburg, N. Y.— Merritt Spear.
00.
Morris PartL L. I. — Emidio Pacini.
40,000.
Dayton, O. — A. M. Schaefer to
>uild.
Cleveland, O. — Five Points Co.
100,000.
Under Construction
B. S. Moss* Coliseum at Broad-
way and 181st St., nearing complc-
ion. 3,500.
Willard, N. Y.— S. L. Lambert
uilding.
Houses Completed
'edo, O.— Dragon, 450, Geo, P.
manager, opened.
As to Prices
"Not only the further artis-
tic progress and material de-
velopment but the very exist-
ence of the motion picture de-
pends as much as ever on its
popular price."— W. W. Hod-
kinson.
Cute and Flashes
"The Courage of Marge O'Doone"
with Pauline Starke in the title role
will be the feature at the Capitol
next week.
Louis E. Heisetz is now connected
with L. L. Killer as general manager
of the latter's play department.
Weiss Brothers have started work
on their series of animal comedies at
the Mittenthal studios, Yonkers. Al
Santel and Johnny Meighan will di-
rect, while John K. Holbrook will be
cameraman.
Madge Kennedy has a dual role in
"The Girl With the Jazz Heart," her
next production for Goldwyn. It
will be the first time she has ever
essayed the double exposure charac-
ter on the screen.
Wanda Starts New One
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Wanda Hawley has
started work on her second produc-
tion for Realart. Harrison Ford is
in the support.
Meade on Trip
C. A. Meade, sales manager of C.
B. Price Co., Inc., has left for a trip
through the Middle West, stopping
at Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Mil-
waukee and Pittsburgh. He will
screen "His Pajama Girl,"
Marcus Joins Riesenfeld
Edwin Marcus, famous as Marcus,
cartoonist of the New York Times,
has joined Hugo Riesenfeld's staff
and will draw a weekly cartoon which
will be run at the Rialto, Rivoli and
Criterion. It will stick to timely top-
ics of interest and importance. The
process of the drawing will be shown
and then the finished product.
Warning from Sennett
Mack Sennett has authorized the
following statement:
"Exhibitors are warned to beware
of any company of bathing girls, ap-
pearing as Mack Sennett Bathing
Girls, unless a written authorization
so to do is presented over the signa-
ture of Mack Sennett, showing him
actually to be the producer.
"Sennett has announced that he will
prosecute anyone falsely using his
name in connection with any bathing
girl acts.
"Before booking any girl acts in
which the name of Mack Sennett is
used, exhibitors are urged to com-
nuinicate with Mack Sennett at his
address, 1712 Alessandro St., Los An-
geles.
"At the present time no' bathing
girl act from Sennett's studios is ap-
pearing anywhere in the United
States, and no such act has the right
to use his name."
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Claims Record Price for Script
Harry Levey, of Universal Indus-
trial, says he has purchased a scena-
rio for an industrial picture for $2,500.
In addition, five scenarios, ranging in
price from one thousand to two thou-
sand dollars, were accepted for pro-
duction by Mr. Levey during the past
week, it is said.
The $2,500 figure is claimed a rec-
ord for that type of script.
Moray With Merit
Norman Moray, who recently re-
signed as manager for the local Re-
public exchange, is now in charge of
the local Merit Film branch.
New Brunton Production
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Los Angeles — Robert Brunton v
shortly launch a big production to
called "The Devil to Pay." In 1
cast will be Robert McKim, Fri
Brunette, Roy Stewart, George Fi;
er, Joseph Dowling and others. Ei
est Warde will direct.
Thurston to Make Film
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will devote his summer vacation
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Features Reviewed
Will Rogers in JES' CALL ME JIM
Goldwyn Page 3
Clara Kimball Young in
FOR THE SOUL OF RAFAEL
Equity Pictures Corp Page 6
A TRIP TO MARS
.... Tower Film Corp Page 7
Harry Morey in THE SEA RIDER
Vitagraph Page 9
Seena Owen in ; . .THE HOUSE OF TOYS
American-Pathe Page 1 1
Shirley Mason in LOVE'S HARVEST
Fox Page 13
Alice Joyce in DOLLARS AND THE WOMAN
Vitagraph . Page 15
Lew Cody in THE BUTTERFLY MAN
Gasnier Prod.-Robertson-Cole . Page 17
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Short Reels Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Big foreign plans of Educational include probably
largest theater in world for London.
Dr. Ellis P. Oberholtzer, secretary of Pennsylvania
State Board of Censors, reported out.
Exhibitors' Protective League and Theatrical Pro-
tective League of Minneapolis combine.
American Cinema reorganization will include import-
ant development with offices abroad.
Ofificial opening of Fox studio.
Tuesday
Plans reorganization of United Picture Theaters of
America.
Selznick's talk to Theater Owners' Chamber of Com-
merce expected to favor new life for Nat'l Assn.
Wednesday
Associated Ehibitors, Inc., to be represented in Cleve-
land during convention week.
Capt. E. McL. Bayne, head of Kinograms, president
of new Associated Screen News.
Richards and Flynn, Kansas exhibitors, to produce
series starring Jack Gardner.
Federated Film Exchanges of America probably will
become permanent body.
Thursday
Reported contracts signed between Messmore Ken-
dall, C. Gardner Sullivan and Isaac Wolper for se-
ries of C. Gardner Sullivan productions.
S. L. Rothapfel manager of Capitol Theater.
Bebe Daniels fifth Realart star.
Ida Maj' Park Productions formed.
Deposit bill signed at .\lbany.
Friday
VVinfield ,R. Sheehan and Saul E. Rogers elected vice-
presidents of Fox Film Corp.
Invincible Photoplays, Inc., offering stock for sale.
Famous Players' quarterly report shows $101,760 over
1919.
Saturday
Maurice Tourneur working on last production for
Famous Players.
Metro announces approximately 60 productions for
next season at banquet which closes convention.
"Pardoning the bad is injuring the good**— Benjamin Franklin.
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If You Want a Good One Here It Is
Will Rogers in
"JES' CALL ME JIM"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Clarence Badger
AUTHOR J. G. Holland
SCENARIO BY E. T. Lowe, Jr.
CAMERAMAN Marcel Le Picard
AS A WHOLE Brings the star back into his
own sphere; a definite appeal and a really
worth while picture.
STORY A mixture of humor and pathos that
affords the star his best opportunity since
"Jubilo."
DIRECTION Very good
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Surely at home in the part ; does some
very fine acting.
SUPPORT Little Jimmie Rogers a big help to
his Dad; Raymond Hatton interesting.
EXTERIORS Sure enough California
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Well taken care of
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
We've had to wait a few months for Will Rogers to
give us another "Jubilo" but when you see "Jes' Call
I\Ie Jim" you'll say it was worth the waiting. And at
ihat, from some angles "Jes' Call Me Jim" will have
even bigger appeal than its predecessor because of
its wonderfully human appeal, its real pathos and
quaint humor. Will jRogers in his portraj-al of the
awkward Jim Fenton is an entertainment in himself,
but little Jimmie Rogers is an affectionate youngster
and the one bit that he plays alone, where he goes out
among the big redwood trees with just a few rays of
sun shining through and prays that his father will
recover, sure will get them.
Careful direction has also helped to make the pic-
ture what it is. There are many touches, though they
don't mean much of themselves, that strike a genuine
note of humor, pathos, or whatever the case may be.
l^or instance, Will has a sort of "hankerin' after" the
village milliner. In fact he is a frequent customer,
each time buying a hat for his mother. When the mil-
liner remarks upon the number of hats he has bought
he says : "Yes, mother is very hard on hats. This is
her eighth this season." There is no mother at all and
later the hats are found in Will's cabin.
This is only one of the many amusing bits. There
are many more. Jim Fenton is just a happy-go-lucky
fellow who lives alone "up the river." On one of his
visits to the village he learns from Miss Butterworth,
the milliner, that his pal Paul Benedict is dying in the
poorhouse.
Miss Butterworth, who is taking care of Paul's
motherless son, tells Jim that she has an idea that
Mr. Belcher, one of the most prominent men in "Seven
Oaks," is responsible for Paul's condition. Jim de-
cides upon immediate action. That night he breaks
into the poorhouse and takes Paul away to his place
up the river, where he gradually recovers. Later Jim
goes to Belcher and claims the reward ofit'ered for
the missing Paul, dead or alive.
He takes Belcher to his place and shows him a
grave. Belcher is satisfied that Paul is dead, but a
storm necessitates his spending the night in the cabin.
This gives Jim another idea. He has Paul appear
before Belcher during the night. The fright causes
him to confess that he defrauded Paul. The evidence
is later used against Belcher and everything turns out
right. All this time Jim has believed Miss Butter-
worth in- love with Paul, but the realzation that she is
in love wih him works out very prettily.
Among those in the cast are Irene Rich, Lionel Bel-
more, Bert Sprotee, Nick Cogley and Sydney De Grey.
You Won't Go Wrong If You Book Will Rogers* Latest
Box Office Analysis
This is so good that all those who will want to see
it won't be able to get in your house in one night.
It's as good, if not better than "Jubilo." Just because
it's different and because the star is dififerent, they'll
like it. It's such a relief to get away from the stereo-
typed "he, she and the other woman" type of picture
and a few other hackneyed ideas that are done over
and over again. "Jes' Call Me Jim" is as refreshing
as sunshine after rain, and if it doesn't strike photoplay
for the Exhibitor
audiences that way, they're not the right kind of au-
diences.
Just assure your folks that you are going to show a
picture with a genuine human appeal. Tell them about
Will Rogers and his son Jimmie. Remind them of
"Jubilo" and those that saw it will want to see "Jes'
Call Me Jim" when you link it up with "Juliilo."
There's a song called "Jubilo" that the Strand orches-
tra played when "Jubilo" was being shown. It was
revived for "Jes' Call Me Jim." The tune seems to fit
right in with the kind of pictures Will Rogers plays.
J.PASKER READ JR. /^ments
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Sunday, May 30, 1920
Artistic Production Efforts Offer Compromise for Feeble Story
Clara Kimball Young in
"FOR THE SOUL OF RAFAEL"
Equity Pictures Corp.
DIRECTOR Harry Garson
AUTHOR Marah Ellis Ryan
SCENARIO BY Dorothy Yost
CAMERAMAN Arthur Edeson
AS A WHOLE Splendidly produced with many
large and lavish settings that hardly suffice
to get over poor story.
STORY Loosely constructed material; familiar
situations with few original twists. -
DIRECTION Has injected severail effective
touches; wastes too much time reaching the
point.
Photography very good
LIGHTINGS Good
STAR Pleasing as the woman more than as the
girl.
SUPPORT Well selected and gives star very
adequate support.
EXTERIORS Some very pretty
INTERIORS Unusually fine and lavish sets
DETAIL Confusion of day and night in one
place should be remedied.
CHARACTER OF STORY Convent girl takes
vow to marry man in order to save his soul
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,000 feet
Expense and efforts along aYtistic lines have not
been spared in the production of "For the Soul of
Rafael" and at that the atmosphere of old Southern
California, lavish settings and some rather good act-
ing mong those in the supporting cast, together with
the work of Miss Young, help to bring the picture up
considerably despite the serious drawback of a weak
and familiar story.
The picture is really divided into two sequences ;
the convent girl who loses her lover and takes a vow
to her guardian to marry her son and save his soul,
and the second part where the lover returns, but the
unhappy woman, and the audience, await the death
of the husband to make way for the lovers' reunion.
The bit about the Indian ring which is supposed to
have some sort of a mating power is never really made
clear, nor is the entrance of the Indian sequence, ex-
cept that it serves as a means of having the heroine
meet the hero.
Dona Luisa, guardian of Marta, the convent girl,
has long planned the marriage of Marta and her way-
ward son Rafael. But Marta has a lover, Keith. Dona
Luisa, fearing an obstacle to her desire, separates the
two by telling Keith that Marta has become a nun,
whereupqn he rides away.
The girl and her guardian arrive at the home of
Rafael early in the morning just at the close of
iRafael's last night of revelry — his last bachelor party.
Keith is a guest at the house, but it is not until after
Mara has accepted the vow of the dying Dona Luisa
to marry Rafael and the ceremony is over that she
learns of the deception.
The remainder of the picture has to do with the
escapades of Rafael and his outlaw cousin. El Capitan,
whom he has never seen but who is constantly in com-
pany with him in the guise of a padre. Rafael is plan-
ning to elope with ICeith's widowed sister, but she's
a bit of a "gold-digger" and refuses to leave until she
has every piece of Marta's jewelry. The delay results
in Marta discovering the plan and snatching the jewel
case just as Rafael reappears on the scene. Then
Capitan arrives and discloses his identity. There is
a fight in which Rafael is killed.
Lavish Production and Star's Performance May Satisfy
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Aa far as production is concerned you are safe in
offering them a well made and an atmospherically
artistic picture in "For the Soul of Rafael." It has
been produced on a large and lavish scale, many beau-
tiful and realistic settings being employed. Admirers
of the star will undoubtedly be satisfied with this not-
withstanding the story's frailty. Tell them it's a story
laid in Southern California many years ago when its
Mexican and Spanish inhabitants transformed it into
an almost foreign colony. For the bookworms men-
tion Marah Ellis ;Ryan as the author if this and recall
her "Told in the Hills"- and. "The Bond Woman."
You can say that expense has not been spared in
making a picture good to look at. The players in sup-
port of the star have done some good work which you
can talk about if necessary. The following could be
used : "Marta, the convent girl, took an oath to marry
and save a man's soul. See how she fulfills her oath,
all for 'The Soul of Rafael.' " Or, "See Clara Kimball
Young in a role quite different from any she has had
of late. Her most recent production, 'For the Soul of
Rafael,' is being shown at the theater."
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Planet Mars Pictured As Seventh Heaven Of Delight
"A TRIP TO MARS"
Tower Film Corp,
AUTHOR Not credited
DIRECTOR Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE This theme required a better
imagination and more expert technical work
than are evidenced here.
STORY Fairly good
DIRECTION Poor in handling players; idea of
Mars likely to strike most as funny.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Good at times
CAMERA WORK Fair
PLAYERS Leading man too posey; leading
woman acts as if in a daze.
EXTERIORS Stamp the picture as of foreign
make; some pretty shots.
INTERIORS Satisfactory except interior of
airship is too big for the exterior.
DETAIL None of consequence
CHARACTER OF STORY Explorer's trip to
Mars and a romance with a Martian lady.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,900 feet
Employing the possibility of a trip to Mars as a
theme, some one with the imagination of Jules Verne
and the technical ability of Thomas H. Ince's produc-
ing staff might well have made an entertaining and
colorful picture. The timeliness of the idea is imme-
diately apparent. The producer could have based his
picture on the reports of what Martians are probably
like as furnished by leading astrologers and scientists
of the day.
The picture, produced in Italy, has a timely title
but little else to commend it.
To the producer Mars is a sort of heaven, or at
least a place where the long waited earthly millenium
has been attained. On Mars no one works, no one
quarrels, everyone wears nice white robes and they
talk in "the language of the soul." How the Italians
who go there are able to understand this language
is one of the many unexplained points of the story.
The opening shows a professor who is sure that
Mars is inhabited. His son and daughter's fiance be-
lieve it also, believe it enough to collect a crew and
pilot an airship all the way to that distant planet.
When they get there, after experiencing some trouble
with a mutinous crew that wanted to turn around and
get back to earth, all the Martians are out waiting for
them and greet them with much bowing and scraping.
The professor's son thereupon embarks on romance
with the daughter of the chief Elder of the Martians
and there is a lot of rather foolish dancing and refer-
ence to Grottos of Love and Rivers of Eternity intro-
duced that, doesn't get over very well. Anyway the
daughter of the Elder walks around as if in a daze,
leading the earthly hero by the hand, and finally she
gets in the ship and sails back to earth with them.
The airship in which the trip is made is a pretty
little thing over which most airmen will be likely to
express fears when it embarks on its journey into the
unknown. It doesn't look as if it could stand a per-
fectly good earthly air storm, let alone the few mil-
lion miles of the jaunt to Mars.
WALLACE WORSLEY
Now associated with Goldwyn West Coast Studios
DIRECTED
"THE STREET CALLED STRAIGHT"
and
'THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME"
Considered by critics to be one of the best box-office attractions of the season
Latest Production
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Sunday, May 30, 1920
The Idea Was All Right But—
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"A TRIP TO MARS"
Tower Film Corp.
The title of this may attract a good many people.
Most of us would like to see what a really imaginative
producer could do with a trip to Mars as the basis of
an adventure picture. Probably no such effort would
be taken altogether seriously, but at least the idea
affords opportunities for unusual color and wondrous
adventure that might have been very convincing.
Hut it is doubtful whether the picture here pre-
sented Tinder the title will do any more than make
people laugh at it. The very easily moved may take
some small stock in it and be impressed by the direct-
or's idea of Mars, but most fans are going to be pretty
much amused at the various piece of ridiculousness
perpetrated.
CLARA BERANGER
AND
FORREST HALSEY
Announce the Production of their Play
HIS CHINESE WIFE
AT THE
BELMONT THEATRE
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WHAT THE REVIEWERS SAY:
Full of Suspense — Well Worth Seeing — A Play Heretofore Unsung ....
Registered A Regular Dramatic Hit - - TAe Morning Telegraph
Much Delicious Satire - - Evening Telegram
Fine Spiritual Qualities = = Globe
Play of Clashes and Contrasts - - N. Y. Times
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A I'rifle Better Than the Average Program Offering
Harry T. Morey in
"THE SEA RIDER"
DIRECTOR Edwin L. Hollywood
AUTHOR Harry Ditmars
SCENARIO BY Fred Schaefer
CAMERAMAN Bill McCoy
AS A WHOLE Satisfactory offering that has
main appeal in sea atmosphere ; well suited
to personality of star.
STORY Not wholly original idea, but some new
twists and careful handling of material gets
it over very well.
DIRECTION Managed to make good once
started, though opening dragged a trifle.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Fair
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Pleasing in role of sea captain
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Mostly aboard freight vessel;
realistic
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Few minor faults, not serious
CHARACTER OF STORY Two brothers, one
good, the other bad, both in love with the
same girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,272 feet
There's just a bit of "The Sea Wolf" about "The
Sea Raider" Iti that both men rule their respective ves-
sels with the power of a king and the violence of a
tvrant. On the other hand, the two captains are dis-
tinct personalities inasmuch as" a prologue provides
the cause for "The Sea Raider's intolerance, and that
cause — a woman.
Harry Morey's latest picture doesn't contain any-
thing startlingly new in the way of an idea, but a
splendid sea atmosphere together with some carefully
handled "touches" and a well balanced cast, make it
a first rate bit of entertainment. Coincident plays a
part in the story, but the director has managed to
handle these incidents so that they are not liable to
cause any particular comment.
They aim to gain sympathy for "The Sea Raider,"
who has been discarded in favor of his younger broth-
er and to a certain extent, one is inclined to feel sorry
for him. However, if Alice Calhoun, as the girl in
the case, had afifected more enthusiasm over her new
found love for the Sea Raider's younger brother, more
sympathy would have been felt for Morey. As it is,
the girl acts as though she is merely carrying out the
requirement of the scenario. Outside of a few admir-
ing glances at Webster Campbell, the younger brother,
there is nothing to indicate that she loves him.
When the old father dies, Harry provides a new
home for his wife to be and her mother and two chil-
dren. Upon his return from a voyage he finds that
the girl belongs to his brother. He buys the Trenton
and leaves the port. As far as the audience is con-
cerned, Alice and Campbell drop out of the story for
the time being, at least.
Some time later while anchored in New York har-
bor, Morey, standing on the deck of his boat, sees a
young woman about to jump into the water. He calls
to her and then goes to her. She tells a story similar
to his own experience and thereby gains his sympathy.
He takes her aboard the Trenton and finally agrees to
let her spend the night when she insists that she has
no place to go.
A few days pass and still the girl stays on. When
the Trenton has taken on her load of explosives,
Morey insists that the girl go ashore. Before the boat
sails, however, Morey is confronted again by Camp-
bell, who has left Alice and drifted from bad to worse.
He is taken aboard. Soon the girl is discovered hiding
on the boat. She and Campbell meet and Morey dis-
covers that Campbell is the cause of her downfall.
There is a struggle and the explosives catch fire.
Morey and the girl escape before the Trenton blows
up while the brother is drowned.
Invite Them to See Morey in a Role Out of the Ordinaray
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you are after a good program picture, not a whirl-
wind nor a specially unusual production, "The Sea
Raider" should fit right in. It's not a wonder of a
story, but with a fine sea atmosphere and Harry
Morey's personality and good work on the part of his
supporting company, you will nt be likely to have
any difficulty in satisfying the majority.
You can appeal to both the men and the women.
For the men work from the angle of the sea atmo-
sphere and for the women tell them of the hero's delu-
sion and the ingratitude of one he had befriended.
Use these lines: "If you had even provided a new
home for the girl you were to marry and suddenly
found she was in love with your brother, what would
you do? See what Harry Morey does in 'The Sea
Raider,' a tale of the sea, at the. . . ... .theater."
By EDWARD SHELDON
Produced under the
DIRECTION
of
CHET
WITHEY
Featuring
DORIS KEANE
Released by
UNITED ARTISTS
CORPORATION
MARY PICK FORD - CHARLIE CHAPLIN
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS - D. W. GRIFFITH
HIRAM ABRAMS.
General Manager
Sunday, May JO. 1920
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Good Idea Unable to Stand Up Against Avalanche of Padding
Seena Owen in
"THE HOUSE OF TOYS"
American-Pathe
DIRECTOR George Cox
AUTHOR Henry Russell Miller
SCENARIO BY Daniel F. Whitcomb
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Human little idea almost buried
by avalanche of padding.
STORY Pretty; real feeling in its theme
DIRECTION Wasted hundreds of feet on mean-
ingless scenes and relegated real action to
subtitles.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS All very good
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Wears extravagant clothes but doesn't
do much with her few opportunities.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Same
DETAIL In effort to inject realistic detail di-
rector has run afoul of padding.
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals with hard
working husband and butterfly wife from new
angle.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 0,000 feet
Really this picture looks as if it never went near the
cutting room. The man in the theater seat might well
hazard he guess that everything the direcor shot had
heen used. As a result the human little idea contained
in the story is almost completely buried by this ava-
lanche of padding. There are scenes seemingly inter-
minable in which characters walk from room to room
without registering anything. There are profuse close-
ups parcelled out to all the players apparently at ran-
dom that are totally unnecessary in the telling of the
story.
On the other hand, when it comes to picturing the
events of real consequence that are part of the story
the director has against him various errors of omis-
sion. These events are given over to the mercies of
the subtitles. It is entirely probable that these sub-
titles, minus the pictured action, would tell the com-
plete story in themselves.
David, a young architect, marries Shirley, ward of
her wealthy aunt, against the severe old lady's advice
to wait until his fortune is made. After three or four
years the couple have a child and a heap of debts while
a general air of discontent pervades their home. The
upshot of it is that Shirley goes back to live with her
aunt while David secures work in the office of Rad-
bourne, an old and kindly architect.
Here he works for a while with all hope gone. Then
Esther, Radbourne's secretary, takes him in hand and
tells him that he should have hope, that his mental ills
should not triumph over his knowledge of his ability
to succeed. And on this theory, put into practice, David
makes a bright start on the upward path. Esther,
though she loves him, bids him go back to his wife and
even assists in eflfecting their reconciliation. The most
moving moment in the picture is the scene between the
two women, Shirley embarrassed because of her neg-
lect of her husband in his hours of need, Esther with-
holding her deep feeling for David because of her de-
sire to do the right thing.
Seena Owen hasn't many opportunities in the role
of Shirley and makes small use of those she has. How-
ever, her appearances are marked by a lavish display
of clothes. Pell Trenton is rather negative as David.
Helen Jerome Eddy is a convincing and appealing
Esther, while George Hernandez has a congenial char-
acter role.
Could Still Be Made Into Human Little Picture
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Photoplay patrons aren't exorbitant in their de-
mands for action in their entertainment. Some pic-
tures, containing very little physical action, have been
successful because of the drama that rises from plain
truths and human characters. Such a picture "The
House of Toys" might easily have been had it received
skilful as well as appreciative treatment. But in its
present state it will likely prove wearisome to the
great majority of people.
Of course there is the road of "cutting and editing"
open to the producers. If they chose they could make
their picture into one that would be at least pleasing.
.■\nd if such was their course the exhibitor might well
write "The House of Toys" on his books as a feature
to advertise as "human and appealing" and as "a stir-
ring page, from real life."
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT
Emma
Dunn
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"OLD
LADY
31"
BURNS MANTEL
in New York Evening Mail
"EMMA DUNN is as finely human in the
pictured 'OLD LADY 31' as she was in the
play."
GEORGE T. PARDY
in Exhibitor s Tirade Review
EMMA DUNN'S screen debut in the character of
Angle Rose, which she created upon the stage, bids
fair to make her equally well beloved as a star of the
silent drama. Her work in the film is the very acme
of art, a touching impersonation so delightfully nat-
ural and appealing that it is likely to linger long in
the memory of all beholders.
bunaay, IVlay 30, 1920
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Personality of Star Puts This Over Nicely
Shirley M^son in
"LOVE'S HARVEST"
Fox
DIRECTOR Howard M. Mitchell
AUTHOR Pearl Doles Bell
SCENARIO BY Isabel Johnston
CAMERAMAN George Schneiderman
AS A WHOLE Particularly suitable vehicle for
star; pleasing comedy drama.
STORY Adapted from Pearl Doles Bell's "The
Harvest"; makes satisfactory screen material
DIRECTION Handles material very well, also
players; maintains average interest through-
out.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK '. . . Ordinary
STAR Sure to please; her personality alone
should insure the picture getting over,
SUPPORT Raymond McKee an appealing lover;
a wonder of a dog deserves a share of praise
EXTERIORS Appropriate
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Entirely too many sub-titles
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
In "Love's Harvest," an adaptation of the story by
Pearl Doles Bell, the Fox organization inade an ap-
propriate selection, for the vivacious Miss Shirley is
surely a pleasing bit of "girlie girl" in the role uf Jane
Day. About the most important in support of the star
is Buddie, the dog. Buddie shows signs of becoming
quite an actor and at any rate his performance in
"Love's Harvest" goes a good ways towards provid-
ing the entertainment that will be derived from the
picture.
Mrs. Bell has written a sympathetic sU.vy of the
little orphan girl Jane and until close to the end will
gain the sympathy of the audience, ])ut there is one
thing that's a shade off color. After adopting the liltle
orphan and sending her abroad o have her voice cul-
tivated, the benefactor proposes to the child. Of
course when he gives up the idea and makes her prom-
ise to marry the man she loves, this offers a chance
to show the man's big heartedness. But the idea of
him thinking of marrying Shirley, even though she
has grown two years older, isn't altogether pleasing.
Edwin Booth Tilton as Allen Hamilton, the bene-
factor, is sincere in his portrayal, and Lilie Leslie as
his sister Eleanor, is merely a figurehead. Incident-
ally, there is considerably too much display of affec-
tion between Miss Leslie and Mr. Tilton, as brother
and sister, to be natural. They introduce a suitor of
Eleanor's, but he might just as well have been left out
for he never reappears.
Tlie director has handled the production in an ap-
preciable manner and the accuracy of the street scene
in Paris is noticeable. The picture is presenting some-
thing dififerent in the way of sub-titles by presenting
the last few words of each sub-title in immense big
letters, following the first part of the title. The idea
doesn't prove effective and "Love's Harvest" would
stand re-titling.
When Jane Day's father, died he willed everything
to a rich young nephew, Jim Atherton. "Everything"
included Jane. Jim came for the little orphan, bring-
ing with him his fiancee who plucked the only rose
that was on the bush that Jane was coaxing to grow.
She would not live with such people so took Buddie
and ran away. With Buddie's tricks and her singing
she hoped to secure a place on the stage.
Allen Hamilton, theatrical manager, became inter-
ested in the little girl and took her to his home. Ham-
ilton grew very fond of his little protege and sent her
to France with his sister to have her voice cultivated.
In Paris she met Jim Atherton, who had never given
up the search for the Rose Bush girl, for he found he
had fallen in love with her.
Tell Them They^l Like Shirley and Her Dog. They Should
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
'["his is the_ third of Miss Mason's pictures for the
Fox organization. For the benefit of those of your
patrons who saw her in "Her Elephant Man" tell them
that "Love's Harvest" is by the same author, Pearl
Doles Bell. Even though there are some parts of the
story that may not strike them just right, the person-
ality the the star aiid the very pleasing performance
which she gives in "Love's Harvest," together with
the tricks of a clever and well trained dog, are sure to
provide enough amusement to head off complaints
from any other angle.
You can promise them they'll like Shirley as the
little orphan Jane who ran away from home and tried
to go on the stage with her dog. The Fox company
can furnish you with some attractive stills of Shirley
and the dog. For catchlines try : "If the man who
had given you your only chance in life wanted you to
marry him and you were in love with another, what
would you do? See who makes the sacrifice in "Love's
Harvest."
than with any other large production I have run so far, and I
have run the largest productions produced,"
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Deeply Human and Appealing Picture Dealing With Real Characters
Alice Joyce in
"DOLLARS AND THE WOMAN"
Vitagraph
DIRECTOR George Terwilliger
AUTHOR Albert Payson Terhune
SCENARIO BY Lucien Hubbard
CAMERAMAN Joseph Shelderfer
AS A WHOLE Simple, human and appealing
development of slightly different eternal tri-
angle theme.
STRY Very consistently told — characters excel-
lently drawn — an unusual dramatic climax
DIRECTION Fine distinctive touches crop up
throughout — events pictured naturally and in
realistic mood they were written.
PHOTOGRAPHY Varying from good to poor
CAMERA WORK Fair
LIGHTINGS Generally not sharp enough, but
effects are realistic.
STAR Plays skilfully and is very appealing
SUPPORT Robert Gordon and Crauford Kent
well cast and give life to real characters.
EXTERIORS Few used
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Director's touches serve to bring out
story's realism to fine degree.
CHARACTER OF STORY Deals with circum-
stances into which wife is precipitated by self-
ish and jealous husband.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,052 feet
Albert Payson Terhune writes very realistically in
his magazine stories and "Dollars and the Woman" is
not the least of his long string of successes. This
story which deals with the eternal triangle in some-
thing of an unusual way contained no high melodra-
matics or sensationalism or ranting characters. It is
something of a real bit of life; simple, himian and ai>-
pealing.
And this story has received the most careful and
sympathetic treatment at the hands of Director Ter-
williger. Throughout the five reels there crop up dis-
tinctive little touches and scenes showing a most care-
ful attention to realism that stamp the picture as one
quite splendidly directed. That it constantly holds
the attention through its reality and that it often {)ro-
foundly stirs the emotions through its simple forces
are facts that should serve to bring it to the attention
of all exhibitors.
The married couple in the case are the Hillyers.
Dan, selfish, jealous and somewhat thoughtless, but
withal deeply in love with Madge. And Madge, al-
ways sacrificing, stinting and suffering tliat Dan may
succeed. Dan has perfected an invention to sell which
he must make a trip west. Though there is an addi-
tion to the family expected shortly Madge goes to the
bank and draws her savings for Dan. She is robbed
of them and, in despair, goes to Crewe, wealthy and
formerly her suitor, who replaces the money.
The consequences which this lead to form sequences
of real power and stirring appeal. It is a pleasure to
record that Crewe fails to do the conventional villain
ous trick but instead is really the means of waking
Dan to a realization of his own selfishness and the
great debt he owes his wife.
The characters are all realistical!}' drawn and very
well handled and i)]ayed. .And ])raise should be equal-
ly divided between Alice Joyce and Robert Gordon
as the Hillyers and Crauford Kent as Crewe. All three
give of their best.
The subtitles in this are generally very good, those
referring to the coming of the baby being particularly
delicately worded. Once in a while one that is too
obviously expositor\ is inlrodticrd, btit in the ninin
they are fitting.
Has a Box Office Value Commensurate With Its Appeal
Completely satisfied audiences should, and doubt-
less will, be the order of things wherever "Dollars
and the Woman" is sJiown. Those exhibitors who arc
ever on the outlook for a picture containing n big
feminine appeal should pa\- particular attention to it.
It is this type of story that Terhune usually writes.
He knows his magazine public thoroughly and as a
lonsequence he knows his picture public. And cer-
tainly both men and women are going to recognize
the human characters of this ])icture and be moved
bv the forces that move them.
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Nor is "Dollars and the \\'oman" any mean adver-
tising bet. In the first place there is its interest-awak-
ening title. There is the name ol the author, one of
the most well known of present day w riters. There is
Alice Joyce and there are the two leadmg men. both of
whom are wide and favorably known. With all this
drawing force "Dollars and the \\'oman" should play
to the large audiences that its contents to justly de-
serve.
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DAIUV
17
Many Lavish Sets and Much Cody Love
Lew Cody in
"THE BUTTERFLY MAN"
Gasnier Prod.-Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Ida May Park
AUTHOR George Barr McCutcheon
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Joseph Dubray
AS A WHOLE Not much to this except elabo-
rate sets and week-end party gayeties.
STORY Can't be considered a story; merely al-
lows the star to flap around as "The Butter-
fly Man."
DIRECTION Gave all the attention to elabo-
rating on settings.
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Usually clear
CAMERA WORK Acceptable
STAR Acts and looks the same during the en-
tire run of the picture; no variance to his
performance.
SUPPORT Large supporting cast with little to
do other than play up to the star.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Lavish sets
DETAIL Ordinary attention
CHARACTER OF STORY He-vamp who has
more women than he can handle.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,200 feet
If there ever was anything of a story to what they
blame George Barr McCutcheon for, they've used very
little of it in making the picture. One reel would have
sufficed to tell the tale. But those responsible had the
making of a feaure on their hands and features must
have at least five reels to come under that heading.
The direction is not the best, the entire attention and
effort being given to providing artistic settings and
presenting attractive house parties, one of which intro-
duces a brand new idea. Some of the guests are at-
tired in evening costumes while others wear bathing
suits and sport around in the pool which is part of
the set.
The story is so slight that it is necessary to follow
practically every scene with a title. They have at-
tempted to gain sympathy for the star by reminding
the audiences at frequent intervals of his devotion to
his mother, though this is only apparent in the titles.
Then to make you feel real sorry for him, once more
Western Union plays a heavy part and announces
the death of the mother, whereupon you are supposed
to sympathize with the hero as the closing fade-out
shows him walking away, head downcast.
Almost the entire picture is taken up with the social
gatherings attended by "The Butterfly Man." The
opening reel has him the center of attraction at a gar-
den fete where he is very much sought after by all
the ladies present. However, Louise Lovely happens
to be the luckiest. He escorts her home. The next
event is a dinner given by another of his admirers, a
Mrs. Trend, with whom he is carrying on a flirtation
much to the disgust of everybody, her husband in-
cluded.
The third and most elaborate event is the Rose Co-
tillion where Lew reaches the height of his vamping
in a daring dance with Mrs. Trend, the results of which
indirectly cause him to lose the hand of the wealthy
Louise, whose money he had hoped to marry. But
Lew manages to square himself in the eyes of Mr.
Trend by rescuing his little daughter when a basket
suspended from the ceiling from which she is strew-
ing flowers, catches fire. The next morning comes the
news of his mother's death and everybody, including
the girl who had jilted him, feels sorry for "The But-
terfly Man."
Center on Cody and Forget Story
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Lew Cody's art of love making and his tricks as a
he-vamper will suit the younger set but may not re-
reive a very welcome reception from the older and
more serious minded members of your audiences. And
even at that it's a question whether or not his partic-
ular talents will continue to please those who do like
(lis work if he isn't supplied with more substantial
storjr material. There isn't much of it in "The Butter-
fly Man," so don't make promises on this score. Base
the attraction on the elaborate social functions shown
in the picture.
In "The Beloved Cheater" tliorc was a story to talk
about, so if you showed it refer to it in announcing
"The Butterfly Man." It may help. For catchlines
use: "Is it always the woman who is the butterfly?
See the male of the species at the blank theater." Or,
"He made some of them glad, he made some of them
sad. but he made none of them bad. See 'The But-
terfly Man.' "
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At the Same Time!
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DAIUV
19
Worn Theme and^Story Faults' Handicap This^One
"SHERRY"
Edgar Lewis Productions-Pathe
DIRECTOR Edgar Lewis
AUTHOR George Barr McCutcheon
SCENARIO BY Frances Guihan
CAMERAMAN Edward C. Earle
AS A WHOLE Too much mystery in this, while
theme of reforming drunkard is passe.
STORY Not compact enough to be dramatic;
action is mystifying without arousing sus-
pense.
DIRECTION Hasn't been able to overcome
faults in plots and scenario.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Realistic
CAMERA WORK Very good
LEADING PLAYERS Pat O'Malley hasn't
enough to do to draw clear character; Lillian
Hall too "cute" to appeal.
SUPPORT Fair
EXTERIORS Satisfactory small town stuff
INTERIORS Suitable
DETAIL Much too much of it
CHARACTER OF STORY Reformed drunkard
solves mystery of miser's unhappy marriage
and wins love of pretty girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION.'. .. .About 6,150 feet
"Sherr}^" is the story of a town drunkard who re-
forms after a thousand feet of tipsy business on the
sidewalks, who solves an exceedingly mysterious mys-
tery existing in the household of an alleged miser
who hasn't exchanged words with his wife for twelve
years, and who finally wins the love of a pretty little
girl who had laughed at him in his drinking days.
In its various embellishments and details as pictured
by Edgar Lewis it is no more substantial than the
above outline. "Sherry" is not compact enough to be
dramatic, it sufifers from padding and it pToves nothing
definite.
After Sherry has been shown in a state of semi-
intoxication for a full reel he decides to reform. His
meeting with Morna O'Brien takes up a good deal of
space, during which nothing further develops than the
planting of their mutual admiration. Later Sherry-
gets a job as guardian and protector of Andrew Gil-
mn, purported to be the town miser, who has ex-
changed no words with his hard old wife for twelve
years.
Much mystery is estal)lished about Oilman and his
wife. Entirely too much. The action concerning
them becomes exasperating mystifying as the footage
passes on. And in the end it develops that Mrs. Gil-
man's son, a scapegrace, had caused the breach. The
son returns to obtain money. Oilman gives it to him.
Sherry attacks him as he is leaving the house. The
son fires wild and kills his mother and then goes to
death in a high jump from a window.
Of course Sherry had been misrepresented in -the
eyes of Morna by the villain. He had told her that
Sherry had been backsliding. A kindly old policeman
sets Morna aright on the matter and the happy ending
clinch follows.
Director Lewis hasn't welded these various phases
of the action together in an interesting fashion. He
has run into padding- in a too zealous desire to make
his work picturesque with various details and further
his way of chopping divers essential scenes just before
their climaxes is disappointing.
Pat O'Malley is Sherry, but isn't able to define a
sympathetic character because of lack of real mate-
rial. Lillian Hall's efiforts to be cute as Morna are too
obvious. Harry Spingler, Maggie Halloway Fisher,
Richard Cummings, Alfred Fisher, Will Jeffries and
Scott Mcee are inclined to overact at times.
Name of Author Will Draw and Production May Find Some Favor
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
While it has been proven under present conditions
both on screen and stage that themes dealing with the
man fighting a craving for liquor usually court some-
thing close to derision in big cities, there are no doubt
certain localites where such a story wll carry an ex-
tensive appeal. While "Sherry" is not up to the stand-
ard that Edgar Lewis has set in other of his independ-
ent productions, it is probable that the central charac-
ter will attract favorable attention in these communi-
ties.
If you have signed up for the production already it
would be well to concentrate on the popularity of the
author, together with the producer's reputation. These
names will draw to a certain extent. It would not be
policy to boost the picture in superlatives if you do
run it. Some such line as "A story of the small town
derelict who took up the battle against an inherent
weakness and won" might be used to outline the char-
acter of the production.
CURRENT RELEASES
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
AMERICAN CINEMA CORP.
The Inner Voice (E. K. Lincoln) 6.... 3-28-20
EQUITY PICTURES CORP.
Byes of Youth (Clara Kimball Young) 7.... 11/16/19
Silk Husbands and Calico Wives (House Peters). 6 3-7-20
The Forbidden Woman (Clare Kimball Young).. 6 2-29-20
For the Soul of Rafael (Clara Kimball Young) . . 6. . . . — — —
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP.
.\pr. Treasure Island (Super-Special) Tourneur 5.... 4-18-20
Thou Art the Man {Robert Warvi'lck) 5
The Cost (Violet Heming) 5 4-18-20
The False Road (Enid Bennett-Ince) 5-16-20
Terror Island (Houdini) S 5-2-20
The Toll Gate (Super-Special, Wm. Hart) 5 4-25-20
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (John Barrymore) . . . . 6 4-4-20
May Why Change Your Wife (De Mille Special) 7 5-2-20
Mrs. Temple's Telegram 5 5-16-20
The Sea Wolf (Geo. Melford Special) 6 5-23-20
The Dark Mirror (Dorothy Dalton) 5 5-23-20
The Dancin' Fool (Wallace Reid) 4 5-9-20
A Lady in Love (Ethel Clayton) 5-23-20
June Old Wives for New (De Mille — reissue) 5663....
Below the Surface (Ince Special) 5987....
Paris Green (Charles Ray) 4259 4-25-20
Remodeling Her Husband (Dorothy Gish) . . . .4844. . . .
The City of Masks (Robert Warwick) 4708
Sick Abed (Wallace Reid) 4327
Sand (William S. Hart) 4869 ....
FIRST NATIONAL
Even as Eve 5....
The Turning Point (Katherlne MacDonald) ..5
The River's End (Marshall Neilan Prod.) 5.... 2/22/20
Polly of ihe Storm Country (Mildred Harris
Chaplin) 5....
In Search of a Sinner (Constance Talmadge) 3/14/20
The Inferior Sex (Mildred Harris Chaplin) 5-9-20
The Fighting Shepherdess (Anita Stewart) 4/4/20
The Family Honor (King Vidor) 5-2-20
Fires of Youth (D. W. Griffith's)
The Woman Gives (Norma Talmadge) 4-18-20
The Idol Dancer (Griffith) 7 3-28-20
Don't Ever Marry (Neilan Prod.) 6 4-25-20
The Love Expert (Constance Talmadge) 5-2-20
Passion's Playground (Katherine MacDonald)
The Yellow Typhoon (Anita Stewart) 5-16-20
Yes or No (Norma Talmadge)
Curtain (Katherine MacDonald)
The Jacknife Man (King Vidor)
4^ Minutes from Broadway (Charles Ray)
FOX FILM CORP.
YVilliain Farnum Series
Heart Strings 6 1-4-20
The Adventurer 6 1-4-20
Ihe Orphan 5-2-20
Specials
While New York Sleeps (All-Star)
Tom Mix Series
The Daredevil 5 3-14-20
Desert Love 5 . . . . 4-18-20
The Terror 5 5-23-20
Tlie Trouble Makers
3 Gold Coins
Fox Entertainments
Molly and I (Shirley Mason) 5 3-21-20
The Hell Ship (Madlaine Traverse) 5 2-15-20
Black Shadows (Peggy Hyland) 5....
Durand of the Bad Lands (Oustin Farnum) 5.... .
The Mother of His Children (Gladvs BrockwelO.S 4-11-20
Leave It to Me (William Russell) 5 5-20-20
The Tattlers (Madlaine Traverse) 5.... 3-28-20
Would You Forgive? (Vivian Rich) 5.... 4-25-20
The Dead Line (George Walsh) 5 . . . . 5-9-20
Love's Haivfst (Shirley Mason) 5.... — — ■
Forbidden Trails (Buck Jones) 5 . . . . 5-23-20
The Spirit of Good (Madlaine Traverse) 5....
The Iron Heart (Madlaine Traverse)
White Lies (Gladys Brockwell)
The Twins of Suflering Creek (William Russell)
A World of Folly (Vivian Rich)
-/ GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP.
star Scries Prodnctlons
The Silver Horde (Rex Beach's 5
The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) 5 4-11-20
The Paliser Case (Pauline Frederick) 2/22/20
The Blooming Angel (Madge Kennedy) 2/15/20
Duds (Tom Moore) .■?/21/20
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (Jack
Pickford) 2/22/20
The Street Called Straight (Basil King) 3/14/20
Partners of the Night (Eminent Authors) 5 . . . . 3-7-20
The Strange Boarder (Will Rogers) 5 . . . 4-25-20
Dangerous Days (Eminent Authors) 7... 3-21-20
Trimmed With Red (Madge Kennedy) 5
The Woman and the Puppet (Geraldine Farrar).7 4-11-20
The Tower of Ivory (Eminent Authors) 5....
The Great Accident (Tom Moore) 5 . . . .
riic Woman in Room 13 (Pauline Frederick) ... .S 4-11-20
The Strange Hoarder (Will Rogers) 5.... 4-25-20
Out of the Storm (Barbara Castleton) 5
BcnnUon Star Series
High Pockets 5
A Mlaflt B«rl 6..,.
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
HALLMARK PICTURES CORP.
Famous Director Series
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson) ....5
A Veiled Marriage 5 3/14/20
Carmen of the North 5-23-20
Chains of Evidence (Anna Lehr — Edmund
Breese) 5 3/7/20
Love Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes — Ellen
Cassidy 5
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) 5 12/7/19
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marsh) .6.... —
High Speed 5.... 1/11/20
Wit Wins 5 —
Wits vs. Wits 5 —
W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
Distributing Throush Pathe
Benj B. Hampton — Great Authors Pictures, Inc.
The Sagebrusher 7 1/4/20
Zane Gre.v Pictures, Inc. — BenJ. B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner
Riders of the Dawn 6.... 5-9-20
J. Parker Read, Jr., Productions
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7 12/14/19
Sex (Louise fjlaiim) 7 3/21/20
Deitrlch-Beck, Inc.
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6 411-20
Artec Productions
• 'ynthia of-the-Minnte (Leah Baird)
Robert Bruntun Productions
Live Sparks (.1. Warren Kerrigan) 5 1/25/20
$30,000 (.1. Warren KprriRan) 5 2/22/20
The Dream riieater (.1. Warren Kerrigan) 5 3/21/20
No. 99 (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5 ,■; 23-20
•losepli Levering Productions
His Temporary Wife (Rnbye Pe Remer) 6 1/25/20
Dial Film Co.
King Spruce (Mitchell Lewis) 7 3/21/20
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazlmova Productions
The Brat 7.... e/14A9
Stronger Than Death 6.... 1/18/20
The Heart of a Child 7 411-20
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Old Lad v 31 (Emma Dunn) 6 4/4/20
Shore Acre.s (Alice Lake) 6.... 3/28/20
Alias Jimmy Valentine (Bert Lytell) 6 -
The Hope (All Star Cast) 6 -
Dangerous to Men (Viola Dana^
The Cheater (.May Allison)
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (Viola Dana) 5....
Fine Feathers (May Allison) 5.... —
The Skylark (Bert Lytell) 5 ■
Burning Daylight (Mitchell Lewis) S 5 16-20
Four Horsemen (All-Star) 6. . . .
The Marriages of Mayfair (All-Star) 6....
The Temple of Dawn (Bert Lytell) , . . . .6. . . .
A Daughter of the Snows (Mitchell Lewis) 6.... —
Taylor Holmes Productions
Nothing But the Truth 6.... 1/11/20
The Verv Idea 6.... 2/22/20
Nothing But Lies 6 5 23-20
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
\\)T. 4 Lifting Shadows (Emmy Whelen) 6 3/28/20
Apr. n The Blood Barrier (Sylvia Breamer, Robert
Gordon) V 6 4-4-20
Apr. 25 Rio Grande (Rosemary Theby) 7 4.18-20
May 2 Dollar for Dollar ( Frank Keenan) 5 4-25-20
Mav 9 The Miracle of Monev (Hobaret Henley Prod.).. 5 5-2-20
May 23 Simple .Souls (Blanche Sweet) 6 516-20
May 30 .Sherry (Pat O'Malley) 7
June 6 The Lit lie Cafe (Max Linder)
American Film Co., Inc.
The Dangerous Talent (Margarita Fisher) 3/14/20
The Honey Bee ( Mme. Sylvia) 5-23-20
Slam Bang Jim (Wm. Russell) 5 4-18-20
The Thirtieth Piece of Silver (Margarita
Fisher) fi
ROBERTSON-COLE
Specials
Who's Your Servant? 5 3-14-20
The White Dove (H. B. Warner)
SUPERIOR PICTURES
February Releases
The Brand of Lopez (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 4-4-20
The Bottom of the World 4 4-4-20
Flame of Hellgaie (Beatriz Michelena) 5....
The Woman Who Understood (Bessie Barriscale).5. . . .
Bright Skies (ZaSu Pitts) 5
The Devil's Claim (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 5-16-20
The Fortune Teller (Marjorie Rambeau) 7 5-16-20
The Notorious Mrs. Sands (Bessie Barriscale)
i
i
Release I-ength
Date Reels Reviewed
REALART PICTURES CORP,
Soldiers of Fortune (Anna Q. Nllsson),
Paulin* Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7. . . . 11/16/19
Ann* of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter] 6 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Binney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of the Yellow Itooiii (Lorin Raker,
Etbel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edmund
Elton) «. . . . 10/2fi/l!i
The Fear Market (Alice Brady) 5 1/11/20
Judy of Rogue's Harbor (Marv .Miles Minter) r, 2/8/20
The Stolen Kiss (Constance Biniiey) 5 3/14/20
Sinners (Alice Brady) 5.... 3/21/20
Nurse Marjorie (Mary Miles Minter) 5 . . . . 3-28-20
The Deep Purple (R. A. Walsh Prod.) 6 5-16-2U
The Law of the Yukon (Chas. Miller Prod.) 6
Jenny Be Good (Mary Miles Minter) 5 5-12-20
Ii. J. Selznick Enterprises
SELZNICK PICTURES
Dlstrlbnted Throueb Select Exchanges
Youthful Folly (Olive Thomas).. 5 4-4-20
The Woman God Sent (Special) 6
A Fool and His Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5 4-25-20
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes (Elaine Hammer
stein) 5... 5-16-20.
May 3 The Man Who Lost Himself (Wm. Faversham) . . 5. . . .
May 10 The Flapper (Olive Thomas 5 5-23-20
May 17 Whispers (Elaine Hammerstein) 5 . . . .
May 24 The Valley of Doubt (Special) 5
June 7 The Desperate Hero ((Dwen Moore) 5 . . . . —
Tune 14 The Servant Question (Wm. Collier) 5....
Time 21 The Figurehead (Eugene O'Brien) 5....
July 5 Stop That Man ( O wen Moore) 5 . . . .
July 12 The Point of View (Elaine Hammerstein) 5....
July 19 Jennie (Olive Thomas) 5....
Aug. 2 Marooned Hearts (Zeena Keefe and Conway
Tearle) 5
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Thronsh Select Exchangres
She LAves and Lies (Norma Talmadge) 6 1/11/20
Th« Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5.... 12/21/19
Tb« Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7 12/7/19
NATIONAL PICTURES
Dlstrlbnted Throagh Select Exchanses
Blind Youth (Special Cast) 5
Jnst a Wife (Special Cast) 5
The Invisible Divorce 5 • — ■ — ■
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Distributed Throash Bepnblie Excbances
Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5
Girl of the Sea (WUliamson Sub. Prod.) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) 5 2/29/20
The Blue Pearl (Edith Bailor) 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenon Prod.), Marie
Doro 5. . . . 12/28/19
Dad's Girl (Jackl* Saunders) 5
The Gift Supreme 5 . . . . 5-9-20
Th« Only Way Trail (Bdythe Sterling) 5
Mothers of Men 5 3/7/20
The Great Shadow (Tyrone Power) 5
The Adventuress (Julian Eltinge) 5
Man's Plaything (Grace Davidson) 5
Children Not Wanted (Edith Day) 5....
KINOGRAMS
Brery Tuesday and Saturday.
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Sept. 1 His Majesty, the American 8 9/28/19
Oct. 20 Broken Blossoms (Griffith) 6 5/18/19
Dec. 29 When the Clouds Roll By (Douglas Pairbanks)6 1/4/20
Apr. 25 Down on the Farm (Mack Sennett's) 5
Jan. 18 Pollyanna (Mary Pickford) 6 1-18-20
May 23 Romance (Doris Keane) 7
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Tiger Girl (Lillian Gish) 5
The Corsican Brothers (Dustin Farnum) 6 2/28/19
The Hick (Charles Ray) 5
The Vampire (Dorothy Dalton) 5
Women Men Forget (Mollie King) 5 3/14/20
The Iron Strain (Dustin Farnum) 5
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jew«l Features
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7 10/19/19
The Devil's Pass Key (Von Stroheim) 7 4-11-20
CniTersal Features
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/25/20
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
The Peddler of Lies (Prank Mayo, Ora Carew)5 1/25/20
The Girl in Number 29 (Frank Mayo) 5 4/4/20
Her Five Foot Highness (Edith Roberts) 5 4/4/20
Overland Red (Harry Carey) 5 2 15-20
Burnt Wings (Frank Mayo) 5.... 2-22-20
The Road to Divorce (Mary MacLaren) S.... 3-7-20
Locked Lips (Tsura Aoki) 5.... 4-18-20
Bullet Proof (Harey Carey) 5 4-25-20
The Path She Chose S S-9-20
Release Length
^^" „T^.^ '*<'«'« Reviewed
VITAGRAPH
The Juggernaut (Anita .Stewart) 5
Deadline at Eleven (Corinne Griffith) .5 3/14/20
The FlamiiiK Clue (Harry T. Morey) 5 ___
The More TOxeellent Way (Aiiita .Stewart) 5
??f <5y.'°?*'«'"^;^ Woman (Alice Joyce) .9. ..'. 11/9/19
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith) «,. ll/IO/T'
The VenKeanee of Durand (Alice Joyce) 6 12/14/19
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6.. 1/18/20
Tlie Fortune Hunter (Karle Williams) 7. .' 2/2''/''0
The Sporting Duchess (Alice Joyce) 7 3/7/''0
Captain Swift (Earle Williams) .^...S.'" '1-25 20
The Courage of Marge O'Doone 7....
INDEPENDENT— STATE RIGHTS
A Child for Sale (Graphic Film) 6 3-28-20
Love Without Question (Jans) 6.. 4"'i-20
Through Eyes of Men (Radin) 5 " 3-28-20
The Married Virgin (Fidelity) fi
Frivolous Wives (Fidelity) 6
Ashes of Desire (Wilk & Wilk) '.'.'.'..'.'.'.'.
Neglected Wives (Wistaria) 5. . .'. 4-2S-20
A Mai) There Was (Radiosoul) 5.... 2-29-20
SHORT REEL RELEASES
FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CO.
March Releases
Nimrod Ambrose (Mack Swain) 1
Ambrose in Bad (Mack Swain) 1
Boss of the Rancho (Texas Guinan) 2
Just Bill (Texas Guinan) 2
April Releases
Ambrose and the Bathing Girls Special 2
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY
March Releases
COMEDIES
Teasing the Soil (Mr. and Mr.s. Carter De Haven) 2
Cleaning Up (Al St. John) 2
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Bustling Brussels 1
Kingdom of the Yellow Rose 1
Strassburg Redeemed 1
The Boys' Big Club 1
PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE
Numbers 3877, 3878, 3879, 3880 each 1
April Releases
Comedies
Gee Whiz (Mack Sennett) 2
The Gingham Girl (Mack Sennett) 2
Ship Ahoy (Al St. John) 2
May Releases
Fresh from the City (Mack Sennett) 2
Spring (Carter De Havens) 2
Let 'Er Go (Mack Sennett) 2
Beating Cheaters (Carter De Havens) 2
In Happy Alsace ; 1
An Oriental Sing Sing 1
Artistic Antwerp 1
Musko and Musume of Nippon 1
Battlefiled of France j
Paramount Magazine
The Zero Hour in Art 1
Tailoring in Metal 1
Mental Acrobatics 1
The Nurse of the Tenements 1
June Releases
By Golly (Mack Sennett) 2
You Wouldn't Believe It (Mack Sennett) 2
A Model Husband (Carter De Havens)
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Martyred Cities
The Franco British Rhine
Up Country in Siam
In Lovely Lorraine
June Releases
Beautiful Bruges
The Lure of the Lerelie
Lake of the Sun and Moon '
Battlefields of France
Paramount Magazines No, 3890, 3891, 3892, 3893 each
May Releases
Numbers 3885, 3886, 3887, 3888, 3889 Each 1
CHRISTIE COMEDIES
February Releases
Pants and Petticoats (Special) 2
License Applied For 1
Should a Husband Tell 1
March Releases
Her Bridal Night-Mare (Special) 2
UNIVERSAL
.\pril Releases
The Lion Man, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Complete) each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 9, 10, 11, 12 each 2
The Moon Riders, 1 2
Comedies
Downing an Uprising (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Champion looser 2
Stop that Wedding (Lyons-Moran) 1
Dog Gone Clever 2
Somebody Lied (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Jazzy Janitor 2
Westerns
When the Cougar Called (Magda Lane and Frank Burns) 2
The Texas Kid (Hoot Gibson) 2
One He Man (Jack Perrin and Josephine Hill) 2
Special
Major Allen's Animal Hunt— Story of Wolf 1
New Screen Magazine
Issues 60, 61, 62, 63 each 1
May Releases
COMEDIES
Why Lee (Lyons and Moran) 1
A Restaurant Riot 2
Concrete Biscuits (Lyons and Moran) 1
Too Many Burglars (Lyons and Moran) 1
He Loved Like He Lied 2
SERIALS
Elmo the Fearless, Episodes 13, 14, IS, 16, 17 Each 2
The Moon Riders, Episodes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Each 2
WESTERNS
Wolf Tracks (Hoot Gibson and Thelraa Percy) 2
Ransom (Hoot Gibson) 2
PATHE
March Releases ,
SEBIAI^S
Daredevil Jack (Jack Dempsey) 4, 5, 6. 7 each 2
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 10, 11, 12, 1.3.. each 2
COMEDEES
Haunted Spooks (Harold Lloyd) 2
Find the Girl (Snub Pollard) 1
Fresh Paint (Snub Pollard) 1
(Two other Pollard Comedies) each 1
Review Numbers 40, 41, 42, 43 each 1
Topics of the Day Numbers 44, 45, 46, 47 each 1
April Releases
Serials
"Daredevil Jack" (Jack Dempsey) S, 9. 10, 11 each 2
"Trailed by Three'' (Stuart Holmes and Frankie Mann)
1, 2, 3, 4 each 2
"Adventures of Ruth," (Ruth Roland) 15 (Complete) 2
May Releases
Daredevil Jack, episodes 12, 13, 14, 15 Each 2
Trailed by Three, episodes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Each 2
The Third Eye, episodes 1 and 2 Each 2
Comedies
"Jiggs in Society" (Bringing Up Father Series) 2
Cracked Wedding Bells (Snub Pollard) 1
Speed to Spare (Snub Pollard) 1
Pathe Reviews, 45, 46, 47, 48 each 1
Topics of the Day, 49, 50, 51, 52 each 1
May Releases
An Eastern Westerner (Harold Lloyd) 2
The Emotional Miss Vaughn (Mrs. Sidney Drew) 2
Drink Hearty (Snub Pollard) 1
Trotting Through Turkey (Snub Pollard) 1
All Dressed Up (Snub Pollard) 1
Grab the Goat (Snub Pollard) 1
Merely a Maid (Laura La Plante) 1
Father's Close Shave (Bringing Up Father .Series) 2
PATHE REVIEWS
Numbers 49, 50, 51. 52, 53 Each 1
TOPICS OF THE DAY
Issues 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 Each 1
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
March Releases
Breaking Into Society 2
Oh Baby 2
May Releases
Tell Us Ouija 2
Movie Madness 2
GOLDWYN
March Releases
Three Issues each 1
April Releases
BRAY PICTOGRAPHS
Issues No. 432, 433, 434, 435 each 1
May Releases
Numbers 436, 437, 438, 439 Each 1
March Releases
Broken Silence 1
With Every Meal 1
Alligator Hunt 1
Cut and Dried 1
Prom East to West 1
North Wind's Masonry 1
Cherry Blossom Time 1
May Releases
Made Game 1
The Home of the Seminoles 1
Playthings of Childhood 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
March Releases
Forget Me Not (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Matrimaniacs (Neal Burns) 2
May Releases
What Could Be Sweeter (Carter De Havens) 2
Treat 'Em Kind (Carter De Havens) 2
BRAT COMICS
The Great Umbrella Mystery 1
Knock on the Window 1
May Releases
Judge Riunmy in a Fitting Gift 1
FOX
January Releases >
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
March Releases
The Mint Spy 1
The Chemist 1
Putting on the Dog 1
The Plumbers 1
"I'm Ringing Your Party" 1
Fishing 1
Dead-Eye Jeff 1
The Sour Violin 1
The Price of a Good Sneeze 1
The Chewing Gum Industry 1
May Releases
The Bowling Alley 1
Nothing But Girls 1
The Private Detectives , 1
The Wrestlers 1
The Paper Hangers 1
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
iMarch Releases
The Heart Snatcher 2
The Lightweight Lover 2
May Releases
A Waiter's Wasted Life 2
Dangerous Eyes 2
The High Diver's Last Kiss 2
Should Dummies Wed 2
Mingrels 2
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Ti. J. Selznlck Enterprises
Wm. J. Flynn Series (Herbert Kawliuson) "
Judge Browne Series -
Twelve Chaplin Reissues '-
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLY COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) -
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude Selby) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) -
Girls Will Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) 3
The Champion (Charles Chaplin) -
Work (Charles Chaplin) 2
By the Sea (Charles Chaplin) 2
REELCRAFT
April Releases
COMEDIES
The Masquerader (Billy West) 2
Brass Buttons (Billy West) 2
Distilled Love (Alice Howell) 2
Her Wooden Legacy (Alice Howell) 2
WESTERNS
Not Guilty (Texas Guinan) 2
Letters of Fire (Texas Guinan) 2
May Releases
The Dog Catcher (Billy Franey) 1
The Paper Hanger (Billy Franey) 1
Wild Wild West (Milburn Moranti) 2
The Kick (Milburn Moranti) 2
Hard Luck (Billy West) 2
The Beauty Shop (Billy West) 2
The Artist (Billy West) 2
Her Bargain Day (Alice Howell) 2
Her Lucky Day (Alice Howell) 2
Cinderella Cinders (Alice Howell) 2
For The Latest Releases — READ WID'S
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Some Short Reels
"Modern Centaurs" — Educational
Feats ot horsemansliip, remarkable in most cases, and where
they are not remarkable, executed with unusual ease and grace,
maKe up this Kducational reel. The skilled riders perched on
ilu'ir lithe ponies go through a series of stunts, leaping over
streams, struggling up and down inclines, being dipped in
1 onds and taking occasional spills in a manner that thrills.
Many of the feats are repeated, and this does not improve the
ofl^ering. The camera work in this is especially good, the man
who manipulated the crank having filmed the cavalrymen in
fine style. On the other hand, insufficient light tended to de-
tract from the effectiveness of some of the scenes. What feat-
ures the oiifering is the fact that it furnishes a number of thrills.
It includes much that is spectacular.
"Pigs and Kava" — Chester-Educational
One of the South Sea Isles is the scene of a Chester travel
reel which has been screened and titled in fine fashion and is
quite entertaining. The tropical adjuncts — grass hute, palms
and other effects to be found in more or less torrid regions
furnish a pleasing background and the natives, well built and
clad in the usual fashion of the dweller of the little-civilized
region, are imposing characters. Some of the weird dances
of the men and women, their festivities, feast and one of their
unusual customs comprise the offering. More South Sea
Island stuff of this sort and Martin Johnson will have to look
to his laurels.
Pathe Review, No. 47
Scenes taken at a race track showing the ponies going to
the post, on their way, coming into the homestretch and leap-
ing overhurdles. feature this Pathe Review which measures up
to the highest standard attained in these offerings. A colored
scenic opens, Burgos, Spain, furnishing the material. The
cathedrals and churches are imposing structures, tinted fairly
well, and combined with the shots showing some of the people
and one or two taken in outlying districts make that part worth
while. Another section shows how the synchronized pencil
may be put to use and "The Under Side of a Bouquet" ex-
plains how galax leaves are picked. Miss Evans B. Fontaine
executes what is styled the South American cabaret dance to
close. That title promises something naughty, but the terpsi-
chorean display offered thereafter will get by even the Penu-
sylvanian censor board. Except for the fact that two men in
the background rolling the wicked ivories and adding local
color appear while the dancer smokes a cigarette, nothing re-
sembling wickedness is seen in it.
"The Fightin' Terror"— Universal
When they turned out this two reeler, they struck the pro-
verbial nail on the head. It is an offering that shoidd delight
the we~tern fan, for it has action and love interest properly
balanced with a copious quantity of humor. The introduction
of the principal character, Hoot Gibson, sends it off to an ex-
cellent start and thereafter it continues at a capital rate of
speed. A fight between the star and the representative of a
rival town furnishes one of the essential incidents in the story.
Of course, stuff of this sort is not new, but the manner in which
they have staged it, with the timekeeper tolling off the rounds
with a six shooter and the contestants entering the ring wear-
ing their trousers and hats will interest. The essential factor
in this is the amount of comedy, which is much in evidence
throughout. And it is good comedy.
"A Hero in Everything" — Universal
With the exception of a street scene which will get a laugh
or two there is scarcely an incident in this single reel slap-
stick comedy that will draw laughter. Almost all of it con
sists of a series of knockabout bits of the old and conventional
sort. The leading lady drops a pair of grips on the head of
the man with whom she is to elope, the rube stumbles with a
pail of milk, falls into a pump, goes to the city where he se-
cures work as a waiter and finally is picked up by a street
cleaner. On the busy corner there is also a ripple, but the rest
of it will find any audience that has been initiated passive.
"Tell Us, Ouija"— Hall Room Boy Comedies
Ouija Boards have become a national hobby and in turning
ou a two-reeler in wliich the medium whereby spirits may be
communed with figures prominently, this organization has in-
deed been wise. Ordinarily, this would be classed just a little
above the general run of short comedies, consisting of a series
of l)its of business held together loosely by a theme that does
not lead up to any particular climax. Many of the incidents
are funny, the Ouija Board stuff being certain to register. One
scene in which a child is seen first in a derby hat, only the
sky-piece being visible at first, provokes a giggle. When, how-
ever, they employ a similar scheme showing a pair of large
and well-worn shoes protruding from unde ra bed, what ac-
tually amounts to the same gag is offered again, for the young-
ster soon appears wearing them. The subtitle reading "The
Spirit of 1920" is sure to make any audience smile and the
boarding house material ranks with that used in the produc-
tions made hitherto. In view of the popularity of spirit the-
ories just at present, this should get over in good style.
"Illiterate Digest"— Marion H. Kohn Prod.
Will Rogers, author of the remarks which comprise these
productions, has quite a following. His name used in con-
junction with them will undoubtedly prove of value. The ma-
terial is clever and the style followed one that will prove pop-
ular. Trailers showing Rogers doing some of his stunts add
to the appearance of the issues, each of which is about 400
feet long. Otherwise, they do not differ in make-up from
other offerings which consist of titles satirizing current events
and quips of various sorts. And there is a great supply of
that stuff on ♦he market, which is the only objection anyone
can have against this. It is funny and a bit different.
"Chang and the Law" — Republic
. Rather confusing in places, this issue of the William J. Flynn
series in which Herbert Rawlinson is starred maintains inter-
est most of the time. It builds to a climax which furnishes
quite a thrill, but has a sort of anti-climax in the footage ap-
pended. The portion after the scene in which the tables are
turned should be cut down, for it drags in its present form.
There are numerous twists in the plot, which in being con-
fined to two reels had to be kept moving rapidly. Carl Har-
baugh directed and has turned out a fair detective drama.
"Outlaws of the Deep" — Republic
Smuggling Chinese into the United States is an occupation
which lends itself easily to the production of screen dramas,
and in this William J. Flynn two-reeler they have shown tlK\
inanner in which one group thus engaged was captured. There
is a goodly amount of suspense in the production, which tech-
nically leaves something to be desired. White and red lights
figure in the story prominently as warning signals, and the
manner in which red tint has been applied in places has left
blotches which do not look at all well. Thematically, this is
up to the standard maintained in the other issues of the series.
T. Gordon Cooper directed and Wilson Mizner is credited
with the film version of the storv.
"Circus Day"— Reelcraft
Reelcraft has a new boy star in Matty Roubert who plays
the leads in some two-reel comedy dramas. The youngster
has a pleasing personality and possesses possibilities. In this
offering he works zealoush^ and well, the fault being with the
story. Were Roubert given farcial stories, the results would
be more gratifying. This type of short reel drama appears
to have gone out of date, but beyond doubt it will secure book-
ing in moderate size houses. The predominating spirit of youth
is its feature, and there is a sufficient amount of pathos and
elementary appeal to enable it to hold its own. There is a
classroom scene at the start that is of value and one in which
several boys stage a circus, imitating the one that comes to
town. How Roubert manages to get in to see the show, after
a fe'w failures, furnishes the plot. Should you be running a
comedy feature, you might find it worth while to put this in
with it.
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Short Reels
"Leap Year Leaps— Marion H. Kohn
At the very start of this single reeler in which Smiling Bill
Jones is starred, the spectator is kept in suspense. The otter-
ing keeps going at a satisfactory rate for some time, but
towards the finish slows up somewhat. It concerns a prank
played on Jones bv the editor of a newspaper. The latter in-
serts a notice in his sheet to the effect that a wealthy bachelor
would welcome a leap year proposal. Jones' picture is shown
above the item and soon he is besieged by a bevy of women
of all sorts. He finally weds the maid who has paid no atten-
tion to the story and who had previously si)urued his offer.
"An Artist's Muddle" — Universal
Very little that is meritorious is to be found in this two-reel
slapstick comedy, in which the bright spot is the scene wherein
a group of scantily clad maids are seen. At the very finish
there is some improved footage, but the rest of it consists
entirelj' of commonplace knockabout stunts with which most
fans are quite familiar. Tecimically this does not reach a very
high standard either, for in one portion where a picture of a
woman suddenly assumes life, they have failed to fade the
material properly. Noel Smith directed while Lillian Biron.
Dick Dickerson and Harry Man are included in the cast.
"Should Waiters Marry" — Universal
George Ovey is featured in this Universal two-reeler, but as
a matter of fact most of the genuine humor in it is not put
over by him, the work assigned him not being especially funny
except in one or two cases. A great deal of it takes place in
a restaurant and of course the edibles are tossed about, but
they have inserted a few funny scenes. The portion in which
the stout comedian who plays the life-saver effects a rescue
is the best thing in the production, which for the greater part
does not rise above the general run of two-reelers. There are
about a half-dozen legitimate laughs in the piece and a comedy
needs more than that to get over with critical audiences.
"My Salomy Lions" — Universal
Unlike the scheme followed in most comedies in which
trained lions appear, very much of this does not find the fe-
lines roaming about a great deal. Towards the finish they do
prowl around, but the greater part of this is in the nature
of an Oriental burlesque. A farcical harem scene comes at
the beginning when three Americans, one a tourist and the
others on a honeymoon, arrive. They break into the royal
court, are locked in with the lions and engage in various
knock-about bits. Staged and photographed nicely, the two
reeler holds it own. Fred C. Fishback wrote and directed,
while Charles Gay is credited with assisting, having trained
the animals.
"A Movie Hero" — Universal
Dramas of all sorts have been burlesqued frequently m com-
edies, but Universal has turned out a two-reeler, consistmg
principally of a farce on a western that is likely to amuse
almost any audience. They show another picture withm the
offering in which the heroic sheriff performs many of the feats
usually found in the picture dealing with the wild and woolly
legion. The orchestra of two, interested audience and mtro-
duction of the star at the finish have all been filmed so as to
get laughs. From almost the very start this keeps the grms
coining and the wind-up is especially good. The cast has done
excellent work and the direction has been all that could be
desired.
"A Broncho Kid" — Universal
icre is nothing really new in the way of thrills
in this two-reel western, it is an offering that
those who follow this type of film. Hoot Gib-
the principal role and when he rescues Yvette
a run-away, furnishes some excitement. The
an- original one. but they have screened it splen-
offering instead of ending with Hoot kissing the
him departing and promising to return. Mack
rccted and Arthur Henry Gooden delivered the
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"Should Dummies Wed" — Fox
Chase stuff, shooting and other riotous events ipake up the
greater part of the Sunshine two-reeler which fails to reveal
as manv unusual stunts as most of the productions turned out
by this organization. It is laid in a pawn shop and draws a
la'ugii at the very start with the trick-bed device. Some of the
material centered about the safe is quite funny and the man in
the armor also causes hilarity. On the other hand, a great
deal of the slapstick material does not mean anything in par-
ticular and in places this registers much below the average.
Towards the finish, they have handled well the incidents con-
nected with the portable 'phone booths. A lack of incidental
diversity however handicaps it.
"A Visit to the Paris Zoo" — Mentor
.\nimals on the screen amuse most audiences and the initial
portion of this Mentor reel should please for just that reasoii.
None of the species seen in it is very much out of the ordi-
nary, but the greater part of it has been filmed in excellent
stvle and the result is satisfactor}'. The Zoo in Paris, as the
title indicates, is the scene of action, and birds as well as
quadrupeds appear. There is appended to this sectiori some
footage shot in the valley of the Versubie. This part is hand
colored and only fair, but what precedes it will undoubtedly
go well.
HOWARD M. MITCHELL
DIRECTED
"THE SPLENDID SIN" for Fox—
A proven box-office success
Now Completing —
"THE LITTLE WANDERER"
Starring SHIRLEY MASON
Address: FOX WEST COAST STUDIOS
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His comedies are generally billed bigger than the feature, be-
cause they pull bigger than the feature.
Just read a few of the comments on the last Lloyd comedy,
"Haunted Spooks":
"One of the funniest and cleverest comedies yet registered."
—Morning Telegraph.
".A word of blessing for 'Haunted Spooks.* Hilarious enough
to cause even a medium to cease for the time being to
take ghosts seriously." — N. Y. Sun.
"Astonishingly fresh and diverting." — N. Y. Tribune.
"The audience roared. It's the funniest comedy of the season."
— N, Y. Evening Sun.
"Lloyd made a hit." — N. Y. Globe.
"Brightest spot on the Strand program this week. 'Haunted
Spooks' brought dov*rn the house." — Wid's.
"Contains a flock of snikkers. An object lesson to comedy
producers." — Variety.
"Brightest spot on the Rivoli program. Comedy in the real
sense." — Variety.
"The man who discovered Harold Lloyd deserves a vote of
thanks. If you never heard laughter come in gales you
will when you see his latest comedy."
— Minneapolis Tribune.
'Haunted Spooks' attains the supreme heights of comedy.
Not an inch of wasted film. Every scene counts as a
laugh. The gags are startling, original and sidesplitting
Lloyd is a big league comedian, his company is big league
and whoever does the directing is big league." — Wid's.
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OL. XII No. 61
Tuesday, June 1, 1920
Price 5 Cents
1122 Franchises Let
icording to First National— 2,000
I Additional Theaters Reported
Lined Up
Associated First National reports
li22 sub-franchise applications grant-
el and over 2,000 recommendations
liore the executive committee. This
c/ers the first 30-day period in the
eension of exhibitor membership
p',vileges.
This result, it is said, exceeds the
q'Dta fixed by First National offi-
cils at the Chicago convention by
Tire than 100 per cent. The com-
rttee is expected to pass finally on
a pending applications before the
nWle of June.
femporary first run theaters in
eery territory have filed requests for
s >-franchises and the great major-
it of these have been granted and is-
s'd. The total number of sub-fran-
c>ses authorized to date includes a
tr'mbership extension, on the new
pn, to every theater owned and op-
eited by the original members of
Fst National who signed the agree-
irnts for the Associated First Na-
tiial proposition in Atlantic City
1st: January.
•|.n interesting feature of the award-
ir. is said to be the group applica-
tiis from several territories where
Fst National exchange managers
cied conventions of independent ex-
h itors to discuss the plan in all its
d,ails, immediately after the Chicago
njeting.
i resume pi the records to date
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'Doug" and Mary Due Today
"fr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks
-ary Pickford) and party are due
iipTew York today from California.
Tpy will stop at the Claridge during
"'r stay in New York, which is ex-
'd to be for two weeks.
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Mary Minter Wins Suit
J.OS Angeles — Mary Miles Minter,
Rfclart star, has won the suit insti-
■'d by her against American Film
' alleged arrears in salary.
lie court awarded Miss Minter
00.
.merican Film has lost its counter
for $100,000 damages.
Rembusch Committee Coming
he Committee of 17, headed by
nk Rembusch of Indianapolis,
meet here on Thursday and Fri-
to finally line up all producers on
theater owning question,
he committee which was formed
he launching of the Independent
P. Exhibitors of America at the
nt Chicago meeting will report
findings to the convention in
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'Yes or No?" a First National attraction. — Advt.
More Statements
Patterson Thinks Rembusch is Mak-
ing Mistake — Latter Has Plan for
Merging of All Bodies
The following wire has been receiv-
ed from Willard C. Patterson, of the
Criterion theater, Atlanta. Ga.. who
called the mass meeting of independ-
ent exhibitors for Chicago that later
resulted in the formation of the Com-
mittee of 17;
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Educational Dept. for Fox
Part of the official announcement
as to Fox policies and plans for ex-
pansion which is expected to be made
this week will undoubtedly include
information as to the formation of
an educational department by the
company.
An official of the Fox company
admitted on Saturday that plans have
been under way for some months past
toward that end, but stated he didn't
think matters had progressed far
enough where a statement could be
made.
Holubar— 1st Naf 1
Latter Will Release Three Produc-
tions in the 1920-1921 Season
According to Announcement
In a lengthy statement, more of
which will appear in a subsequent
issue, covering its releasing schedule
for the 1920-1921 season, First Na-
tional states it will release three Al-
len Holubar productions.
The Holubar productions, as noted,
are to have Dorothy Phillips in the
starring role and are being made
under management of Albert A.
Kaufman.
Capitol Closes Tonight
The Capitol theater after tonight's
performance will close its doors until
Friday.
During the shut-down, S. L. Roth-
apfel ("Roxy"") will arrange for his
premiere presentation at that theater.
The opening feature will be "Scratch
Mv Back." '
Sennett Release June 15
First National will release "Mar-
ried Life," is first five re*l Mack Sen-
nett comedv. Tune 15.
Gaumont Challenges
Will Give Charity $1,000 if a Compet-
itor Has Better Color Pictures
Than His
Leon Gaumont, head of the Gau-
mont Co. of Paris, has issued a chal-
lenge to American manufacturers to
show a film that equals or surpasses
in quality his new color process which
is shown in "The Victory Parade"
shot in Paris July 14, 1919, which
Gaumont has brought from France.
Gaumont will remain in New York
for about three weeks, during which
time he expects to arrange for a
showing of the parade film.
In speaking of his new process he
said :
"Before the war we presented in
New York the first results of our
trichrome" process. Since then we
have completed same so that it is
possible now to assure from the dis-
tance and at any time the perfect
superposition of the three pictures
by means of a very simple apparatus
placed at the reach of anybody's hand
with some intelligence.
"From the start we immediately
and resolutely directed our efforts,
in our researches, to the trichrome
process, being conviced that it is ma-
terially impossible to reproduce with
two colors all the shades and all the
tints which please our eyes.
"We maintain that the trichrome
process alone furnishes the complete
solution of the problem. During our
stay in New York we are ready to
give at our expense any exhibition
desired for comparison purposes, and
we are even willing to pay $1,000 to
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"Some Wild Oats" at Harris
"Some Wild Oats," which is being
handled by Samuel Cummins, opened
for a run at the Harris theater Sun-
day afternoon.
No children are being admitted and
separate performances are being
given for men and women.
Carpentier Film at Astor
"The Wonder Man," starring
Georges Carpentier, was shown for
the first time in the Grand Ball Room
of the Astor Saturday night.
The showing followed a dinner ten-
dered to the various trade paper writ-
ers and sporting editors.
The audience at the showing con-
sisted of a large number of invited
guests including French correspond-
ents and French military officials.
The Strand has booked the Carpen-
tier production for next week.
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
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"do pfd 84 84 84
Goldwyn 20 21)4 20^
Loew's, Inc 29^ 29)^ 29J4
Triangle 5/16 H H
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To Spend Million on Houses
Richmond, Va.— More than $1,000,-
000 will be expended on two houses
by Jake Wells. A 2,000 seater will
be built in North Fifth St. and the
Bijou will be remodeled to seat 2,000
by adding the Isis.
Oold,
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Sir:
Mr. Griswold, Savoy The-
atre, Syracuse, New York,
says:
'It gives me great pleas-
ure to tell you what a
crackerjack picture *Jes'
I Call Me Jim' is and what a
wonderful business we
have. Patron after patron
has congratiolated me."
On Broadway
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Rivoli— -Cecil De Mille's '
Change Your Wife?"
Rialto — Robert Warwick — "
Art the Man."
Capitol — Theater closes tonight
Friday. Reopens with "Sa
My Back." ■ :' ,
Strand — William Faversham-
Man Who Lost Himself." M.
Kennedy — "Dollars and Se
Loew's New York — Today — Dot
Dalton — "Tuesday."
Wednesday — Tom Mix — "The
ror."
Thursday — Shirley Mason~"L
Harvest."
Friday — Tsuru Aoki — "The 1
Siren." Max Linder — "The
tie Cafe."
Saturday — Mary Miles Min
"Nurse Marjorie."
Sunday — Alice Lake — " S h
Acres."
Brooklyn Strand — "The Sea W
"Marry Me" is the title of a Christie comedy presenting Bobby Vernon,
with Vera Steadman. It's a leap year proposition. — Advt.
B-B Exchange WUl Move
(Special to WIDS D.XILY)
Philadelphia — The B-B exchange
will move from 1325 to 1333 Vine St.,
the new quarters having been former-
ly occupied by the Fox office. Joe
Singer is the manager of the organ-
ization which handles Clara Kimball
Young, Robert Warwick, Alice Bra-
dy, Holbrook Blinn, Ethel Clayton
and House Peters reissues.
New Kansas Company Formed
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City, Mo.— The N. C. D.
Amusement Co. has been formed by
Sponsler and Goldstein, owners of
the New Center and New Diamond.
It is planned to purchase more
houses.
Hall Replaced by Reister
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Trenton. X. J. — A certificate can-
celling the appointment of Frank G.
Hall as statutory agent of the Unit-
ed Theater Co. has been filed in the
office of the secretary of state and
George J. Reister has been named
instead.
Alton, Kas.— R. C. Petty, Pastime,
building airdome.
New Screen
Omaha. Neb. — A horseshoe shaped
screen has been installed in the Ri-
alto by Manager H. M. Thomas, at
a cost of $2,000. The screen is made
of wood and is so shaped and so
treated with chemicals that figures
on it are evenly seen from all parts
of the house. The Rialto, like many
other motion picture houses, is wide
in a half-circle shape in the rear, and
narrow at the screen. The new
screen is said to be a complete suc-
cess.
Next Week
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Rivoli — Not yet determined.
Rialto — Not yet determined.
Capitol— "Scratch My Back."
Strand — Georges Carpentier —
Wonder Man."
Broadway — "The Return of Tar
Brooklyn Strand — Cecil De Vi
"Why Change Your Wife."
Ruffner Back Home
Ralph Ruffner, who was called
New York recently on account c
death of Mrs. Ruflner's brother, I
Darling, has accepted a position'
the Jensen and Von Herberk l
of theaters.
His affiliations with the Jensen
Von Herberg interests will be i:i
position of director of exploitaj
for the Peoples, Star and Ma|
theaters of Portland.
Amusement Supply Co. Mov
Chicago — The Amusement Si
Co. is now located in its new
ters in the Consumers Building,
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Si
Everybody in Mew k^
applauds Will Rogers I
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\/<)M)A\, Mv^ ^,j'
iMl>il.
m/^ Rogers and
Son CoStars in
'Jes' Call MeJim'
l^ew Film Introduces Young
' n6p«ful— 'Old La4y 31'
■ = " ^ on Screen.
Fihel yvrtf Ttoeers. not satisfied wUh his I
jowJ* uhJqne "jjosi'tlon on; t}ie screen; is-|
I ,, levJdenDy-deterroiriea to wotk his family
It'lln I _ 1 - .
^, into the
bile,'
-aeterrniriea lo wofiv ii»3 i<i...i..j
= celluloid hall o< fame, thereby
stiSi5eMjSJ>n6pDTizeilie films with the
-Rtjeis' gi^n. Thus in hisi latest Goldw->n
-jvehitje, "pes' Call Me , Jim." , "^ •"^"
1 Strand yesterday, little Jitnmie — •.
I is -introducea to' public adqration, and
twetn them father ar.d son make th
at ttie
Rogers
and tae^
is a
ible for any family circle.
fise
picture euita , .
It must be stated, however, .
JimmJe F^ogers has no opportunity to
whether he has inherited
with chewin
On the Screen.
Bv ALISON SMITB.
wSd'Xse '"" '""" in the screen
land ^I lu ™'- °"^ '^ <^^harles Ray !
oouLS \^'^ reputation behind "
rooti.yhts Where he threw hie larJat ; '
With one hand and ja^gled ;.-^<ern !
j'^niJeSVtranif' 'i?^^'^ somehow i
d'awJ^nd anl^fVhl'"" P«''«o'>allty- S
I the rifeof v1^la« '.^•'^^" and for: i'
|hi3 Plav is i^/ " *^*°* tett whether U*
tjt
demonstrate
papa's masterful v.-ays wilh .^i.cnrn.c
gum. In other respect^, as the small son
<si a friend of. the hero, Jim Foil ton, lit-
tle" Jimmie Rogers fulfils the standards
of the Rogers brand of. genius, except ||
that his repartee is not perhaps so right
pert smart as pap's. The photoplay, a
transcription, of J. G. Holland's book,
"Seven Oaks'," is droll, romantic, exclt- j
ing — ^another catch in Rogers's lariat.
A^ Snub PoUa.'-'-'W' gmerjj.r—^Qia
:e
..*^5^"
jes' only Jim
Steal his invent on. Thin In oi-^.^.
r^«^,^*h^c theme nTn^ 1%^V^H\
a sfmn!^ cousin's best friend had
Ind whPn "^h '*'*^'-«^i"S experience. I
added fofhi^ , romantic element is
I pretty ml nn/'*'^,^'' ^^^ P«'«°° «' *
Rn i f ^"^^t*' ^""e complete.
5t«rs at tie Strand.
'-t s«n,s to get better L
'■^fan^i Thea^.r,C ?: f"^" ^' ''''=
I muci, uetirr "' '''™ P'-s<?"tatlons,
, "/ the nm-o, '^.v' l^/'^r.'^" version
' ; '■•a'l.v Kood a -o^th ' . '^ ,;*""'oid. K«pc-
, "'''Ic it ..s1,a,-d to i ^'''■"'^'' •^^''-^"•■•^ and
L 'n..ma'n.x of i ,e ,, 'J'',"'"'^-' ^'''''^"r S.
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'^i" OUtliro h vJlr 'T, ''• -"art t.v^
"'^.^'^r m,,,\'^-;^J^;'o.^'- y.ho helped
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"en aiver'""", ^ '''"iat a ,d''' , '^"" «« '
l^lot for '^r . ^''^^' has f,?; ."°"ands i
f^°*er..), a "a„^!."'°" ^Portrayed k ^^"""^
'■^^•^t friend haLvf°''"^'^>- f'-apper^V^^':--
'"obtai;, 1 "^ ton.tn,v„,„ '" an in- / I
">en''".? V.!,.'"^-^"t.on''''^,^°':f. :'.-'^° seel-'-'
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a •'Tories r.V^*t '"'"iner. is ".^*. "^e love
^>-"> cf'ver '"""'"^ ^-cene,'"?^r'^^^ i"
'"e soloist
revicn-
of
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programme.
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Tuesday, June 1, 192
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Douglas MacLean's
ecently completed Thos. H. Ince
roduction, announced previously un-
er the working title of "Shakespeare
!lancy," has been changed to "The
ailbird." It will be released through
'aramount-Artcraft. • - '"
'Old Dad," the Eleanor Hallowell
ibbott serial which appeared in the
Voman's Home Companion, has
een purchased by Louis B. Mayer,
nd Mildred Harris Chaplin is to be
le star. The picture is being direct-
d by Lloyd Ingraham.
Jack Pickford and company are in
an Francisco making scenes for his
itest Goldwyn picture, "The Man
Vho Had Everything."
Olive Thomas, accompanied by her
irector, Laurence Trimble, Barney
herry and Walter McGrail, have
one to San Francisco to film scenes
3r her current' Selznick production.
Betty Compson has finished "The
'est."
When William Russell, Fox star,
ompletes his current picture, he is to
o to Calgary, Can., to make his next
sature, which will be a story of the
Jorthwest Mounted Police.
Wiliam Farnum and his Fox com-
any, including his new leading lady,
ackie Saunders, have returned from
an Francisco where some ocean
cenes of "The Scuttlers"
lade.
were
Bernard Durning, star of Human-
y pictures, is to leave for New York
D complete work on "Vengeance Is
line," which is being produced at
Jniversal City by O. L. Sellers.
Rev. Geo. LeRoi Clarke, the
reacher-actor, has signed a year's
ontract with the Paragon Pictures
!orp.
Harry Rapf, Selznick, announces
lat he will make two more produc-
ions before taking his organization
ack east.
Herbert Blache is preparing to de-
art for New York where he will be
ffi Hated with Maxwell Karger at the
letro studios. Blache has just com-
leted directing "The Saphead," the
rst Winchell Smith production for
letro and in which William H.
!rane and Buster Keaton were co-
tarred.
Don Kahn, formerly on the staff
f Puck and Judge and contributor
f humorous stories to other maga-
ines, is now writing comedies for
Universal.
Marguerite De LaMotte, Benjamin
1. Hampton star, goes to New York
lis week to complete a few scenes of
Vitagraph picture for which she
'as borowed from the Hampton
Dmpany.
Florence Deshon has completed
ork in Tourneur's "Caleb West,
laster Diver," and has been engaged
)r the leading role with William
As to News Weeklies
Discussing the news weekly,
Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld says:
"The news weekly is bound
to grow into an important part
of the theater's program. The
fact that it can bring to life the
most important and the most
striking events in the world's
news — supplement the daily pa-
per, as it were, with graphic,
living illustrations — is evidence
enough of what it is boimd to
become. The helter-skelter
way of arranging the news
weekly is going to give way to
carefid editing, just as careful
as the newspaper gets now,
when it sifts a few hundred
items out of the thousands that
are submitted."
Russell in a film version of Ridge-
well CuUum's novel,. "Twins of Suf-
fering Creek."
Hannibal N. Clermont, president
of Clermont Photoplays Corp., an-
nounces the purchase of Bradley
King's story, "Beyond the Cross
Roads," which will be the second of
the six features Lloyd Carleton Pro-
ductions have contracted to produce
for Selznick release.
Arthur Edmund Carew, Selznick,
is making "The Palace of Darkened
Windows" under Henry Kokler's di-
rection.
"Drums of Jeopardy," a Harold
MacGrath story, has been purchased
for Anita Stewart.
The Monroe Salisbury Company ts
to leave for the big redwoods in the
north to film scenes for Salisbury's
next picture entitled, "The Tempest."
Special Pictures Corp. has started
four comedy companies at work at
Long Beach. President Louis W.
Thompson has alowed each director
four weeks in which to make a 1400-
foot comedy to be used each week in
the "Comedyart" release of Special
Pictures. Ward Laacalle, director-
general, is supervising.
From present indications it is high-
ly probable that Gladys Brockwell,
who broke her contract with Fox
some time ago, will shortly be at the
head of her own company. A term
of the contract, it is said, will specify
that William Scott, her leading man,
who left Fox at the same time, will
continue to play opposite her.
Walter Hines has been loaned to
Christie by Famous Players-Lasky
to appear in a prominent part in the
production, "So Long Letty." Colleen
Moore has also been engaged for a
prominent part.
Fred J. Balshofer studios have
about completed a dark stage 70x110,
and will commence production in
June. Plans are being prepared for
another stage 100x135.
GAUSMAN.
Another Church Installs Machine
Buffalo, N. Y. — A projection ma-
chine has been installed in St. Mar-
garet's Church. Shows are given on
Sunday, Tuesday and Friday nights
with Rev. Thomas Timmons in
charge.
, ;a- ,'■'-"■ — -, _ .^ ■
Halifax Board to See Comedies
Halifax, Can. — The Halifax Board,
of CensQfs will pass on all comedies
for Nova Scotia hereafter. Hitherto
it has been the custom to accept the
ruling of the New Brunswick board.
Capital Sells Oil Film
Chicago— Capital Film has dis-
posed of Illinois and Indiana for
"Witch's Gold" to Harry Weiss, of
the Superior Screen Service.
Exchange Building for St. Louis
St. Louis — A building to be used
exclusively for film exchanges will
be erected with a frontage of 144 ft.
and depth of 250 ft. The entire floor
space will consist of 75,000 ft. and the
cost will be in the neighborhood of
$750,000. It is planned to liave it
ready by January.
Slyde Joins St. Paul Firm
St. Paul, Minn. — Frank E. Slyde
is now director of production for
Raths, Mills and Bell. Slyde was
formerly field representative of the
War Camp Community Service,
which makes educational, industrial
and community pictuj^s.
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Prologue "Dope"
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
; San Francisco — George Costello,
i manager oi Turner a&d Dahnken's
i Tivoli Op^a House, %? attracted a
I good deal ck attenti<?h Ijecause of t}ie|
prologues he puts on at the Tivoli.
Costello here tells how and why
^ he does it:
i "So many^pictiv.e h,&MJses ju^ put
. on a picture, hiave a Kftle music aiia
j nothing else. I thought a little nov-
. elty would help out at the Tivoli,
; some thing that would interest pat-
rons, so I began putting on these pro-
logues. I don't put one on for every
. picture. 1 have to have a picture
■ that suggests something to me.
"I study* the picture carefully ; see
' it by myself with no one else in the
projecting room. Then I think about
it for a week. I try to get the spirit
I of the picture and then figure out a
: prologue that will express that spirit.
, "All pictures don't suggest a pro-
' logue. I study it carefully. I draw a
stage plan, arrange what I think \yill
make good lighting effects and think
I of music that should accompany it.
Then I call in the stage carpenter,
the electrician and the orchestra lead-
; er and we discuss the matter.
', "We have a good many battles.
It is hard to get the men out of a rut.
• If they've always used a blue light
on a snow scene they can't see why
we should try green lights. I had
I that out when I put on the prologue
to "The River's End."
"I wanted green; the electrician
said blue was the color. We built a
I box and tried them out, and the lights
were green. That meant dipping 600
lamps in green medium, no small job
I for the electrician and his assistant.
I "Often we are up until 4 in the
, morning working out the plots and
effects. We begin when the last show
is over about 1 1 :30 and keep at it
until we have: the problem solved.
"It is expensive sometimes, but
expense doesn't count if you accom-
• plish something.
I "We tried an experiment one week
' to find out how much the prologue
! means. The telephone girl kept count
i of the people who asked. 'What time
does the picture start?' the usual
question at a motion picture theater,
and how many said, 'What time does
the prologue begin?'
"The answer was a 50-50 break.
' That seemed to be a pretty good test
of their value.
"Another thing. I never let the
[ prologues run longer than six min-
utes. Longer than that tires the au-
) dience. And I always put them on
before the picture begins. Some
managers now, especially in the east,
are breaking into the picture with an
acted scene, or a song. I think that
spoils the continuity of the picture."
House Changes
Houses Completed
McAdoo, Pa. — Hersket Conipany's
hduse^opened.
'iDaltpn, Ga.. — A\'. S. Loper to open
house iihortlv.-
Durham, N. C. — New Paris, N. D.
Graver, manager, opened.
Huntsville.' Ala.— Grand^ T1C3,' JL.
Hackworth, opened.
Managers Changed
R. Robertson at Rio, 160th Street
and Broadwav.
Winnipeg, Man. — Jules S. Steel at
Allen, succeeding Will M. Elliott.
Little Rock, Ark.— E. C. Jeffries
at Palace.
Bishop, Tex. — Ed Nelson to man-
age Odeon.
Houses Leased
Canandaigua, N. Y. — John Acker
and George E. Bashman now oper-
ating Temple, formerly Fisher.
Colorado, Tex. — R. R. Cooper and
John Smith leased Opera House.
*— — -^-»
Quitman, Miss. — Hatcher Bros,
have lease house just completed.
Houses Bpiight
International Falls, Minn. — A. B.
Bostwick bought Viking.
Hall Room Boys to Inter- Ocean
A contract has been signed by In-
ter-Ocean Film and Jack and Harry
Cohn, conveying to the former the
world distributing rights, exclusive of
the United States and Canada, to the
Hall Room Boys Comedies.
Under the contract, Inter-Ocean
acquires the foreign rights to these
comedies for three vears, effective
Jan. 1st, 1920.
Guttenberg, N. J. — M. Margolies
bought Columbia from John Jpbst.
Pittsburgh— C. E. Peck bought
Family from J. M. Reynolds.
Akron, O. — Wellington Berghorn
and Theodore Stapleton bought Park
from Charles F. Berghorn.
Sonora. Cal. — A. G. Clapp bought
Sonora.
Cincinnati — McMahan and Jackson
bought Lyric.
Evans City, Pa. — Rodman bought
only film house here.
Wildhorse, Okla.— Curtis Seed and
Delmar Carr bought Trapshooter.
Elgin, Tex. — E. W. Nichols bought
Imp, which he sold recently to V. H.
Robertson.
Sanger, Tex. — Jess Hughes, Lib-
erty, bought Happy Hour from R.
L. Jones.
Jet, Okla.— W. Azbill bought Sa-
voy from C. A. Hinshaw.
Maria, Tex. — J. C. Orgain
sloe owner of the Queen.
now
Dayton, O.— B. J. Wheeler, Theo-
dore Lindsay, Jr., Wendall Pfeiffer
and Homer Guy bought Appolo from
Theodore Chiflos.
Petersburg, 111.— J. Gaines Wat-
kins bought Elite.
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IINE 5 -Otto Wells Day
Ruben €r Finkelstein Day
Barney Depkin Day
II NE 6 — Eugene Roth Day
E. H. Hulsey Day
Kobert Lieber Day
Sol Lesser Day
INE 7 — Tom McElroy Day
E. V. Richards Day
Turner €r Johnson Day
Balaban &- Katz Day
NE 8 — Clark &- Kowland Day
\A/alter Kosenberg Day
Jensen &■ Von Herberg Day
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RETURN
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Tuesday, June 1, H
DO YOU REMEMBER —
No. 3
"THE REDEMPTION OF
DAVE DARCY "
with James Morrison
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
Partners of the Night"
■Dd
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
Gaumont Challenges
(Continued from Page 1)
' a benevolent society if a competitor
can show us a picture above or equal
to ours in quality.
"Films used for view taking and
' projecting purposes are the very
films regularly supplied by the East-
man Kodak and on which we have
made all trials.
"We are using the same width and
' the same perforation. The formulas
, and processes of panchromatising
■ pertain to the laboratory. There is
no sorcery in it once you know the
' nature of the products and the pro-
portion of the mixtures of panchro-
matising products.
' "The various developing operations,
' toning, printing, are the same as
' those for ordinary films with the
exception, however, of the develop-
ment of the negative in an almost
absolute darkness.
"Do not forget that the colors ap-
pear on the screen only thanks to
and on account of the use of filters
1 placed before the objectives of the
. camera and also before those of the
! projecting machine. The apparatus
' differs in a very small proportion
from that used daily by all the oper-
ators, and the use of the latter is
neither difficult nor complicated. In
fact, some apparatus has already been
constructed.
"The only criticism that could be
made regarding our process, if this
can be called a criticism, is the fact
that by projecting and superimposing
simultaneously three pictures a spe-
cial projection machine is an absolute
necessity, also a metalized screen,
making the projection more lumin-
ous, avoiding thus the diffusion at the
rear sides of the room of part of the
projected light.
"We would advise the American
producers who will undoubtedly pro-
duce color pictures, to give up from
' the start the thought of producing
big features, dramas or comedies,
the expenses for the negative being
I only assured by the exploitation of a
' certain number of projecting ma-
chines."
1122 Franchises Let
(Continued from Page 1)
shows that sub-franchise awards
have been made by the ejqecutive com-
mittee to 43 theaters now under con-
struction, and planned for openings
in September, October and Novem-
ber.
In more than 100 localities, it is an-
nounced, the franchise already grant-
ed will not become operative until
early in the fall because of theaters
closed for repairs.
A peculiar and unexpected phase
of the sub-franchise plan in re-
lation to the so-called "one-man-
town" situations, wherein one ex-
hibitor owns the only theater,
is that First National branch
managers, in many such instances,
have received applications from inde-
pendent exhibitors in nearby cities
and towns for franchise grants in the
"one-man-towns" should the exhibit-
ors controlling the situation fail, for
any reason, to seek a membership.
In every such case investigation at
the behest of the executive commit-
tee has shown that the applicants are
independent exhibitors with an ambi-
tion to extend their present theater
holdings by acquiring new proper-
ties, through construction, in places
which are classified as "only one
theater localities."
New Producer Starts
Edward Hemmer is head of a new
company known as the Hemmer Su-
perior Prod.
Edward Hemmer is president, H.
Douglas Brown, assistant manager of
the A'anderbilt Hotel, vice-president:
F. Ernest Grubb, of Norris, Grubb
& Coughlan, secretary, and Lewis
Hopkins Rogers, chairman of the
board.
Four pictures will be made yearly.
Offices in the Playhouse Theater
building.
Stebbins Back
Arthur W. Stebbins, of Reuben
Samuels, Inc., insurance brokers, has
returned from the coast.
Mary O'Connor, head of the
coast scenario department of Famous
Players, has arrived in New York
from California for a vacation.
They Still Live
Lincoln. Neb. — The city council
has passed a city ordinance making it
illegal to hug and kiss in motion
picture theaters. The law does not
apply to actors.
The incorporation of Film Lore
Prod, should have read capital $150,-
000 and not $10,000, as published.
More Statements
(Continued from Page 1)
the Chicago meeting were instructed
to make a report to the original
Cleveland convention. I do not doubt
the sincerity of Rembusch but I
think he is making a mistake in call-
ing a second convention unless he has
positive information that the Chicago
committee would not be recognized
on the floor.
"Independent exhibitors need men
of the executive ability of both Rem-
busch and Cohen. For the good of
the cause they should get together.
There are too many problems which
both factions agree on to split now.
"Let's bury the hatchet and build
up one big organization along the
lines of honesty of purpose. Person-
allv I have no political ambitions, but
will put forth every efTort to bring
all factions together and help formu-
late ways and means to protect the
independent exhibitors."
Frank Rembusch has sent a long
letter to Harry W. Kress of the Piqua
Amusement Co.. • Piqua, Ohio, in
which the following interesting mat-
ter appears:
"Mr. Van Praag has made an un-
•warranted attack on me in the trade
journals, and that does not worry
me, except he has been in partnor-
shio with Cohen for many months
and his opinion is not imbiased.
"Let me again assure the commit-
tee of my desire to bring about har-
mony. 1 am still waiting to hear
from Cleveland, as 1 wired Mr. Lus-
fig over a week ago as to our meet-
ing place. I am more than ever con-
vinced that I was right in provid-
ing a place at the Cleveland Hotel.
] am ready to go anywhere if they
promise to allow me to report and
abide by majority rule.
"How is this for a compromise:
"Let Mr. Cohen's crowd agree that
they are to give up their national or-
ganization, and we give up our inde-
pendent organization, an«J the league
give up theirs, and then we will put
$200,000 in the treasury out of our
Walsh Leases Offices
R. A. Walsh has leased a suite
offices ni the Capitol Theater Bu
ing. The newly acquired quart
will house the producer's execuH
staff.
pockets, and hire the best brains
can get to keep us out of trouble, j
have a representative in each of
film centers for that purpose, to
that producers do not build theati
or do any other of the damn f
things that have been put over on
for all these years, because we wc
organize right. What is all this f
about? Think it over."
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1 1 Season's Schedule Announced —
uro from James Oliver Curwood
minimum of 60 features frorn 15
pendent producing organizations
be released by Associated First
ional during the 1920-1921 season
nning August 30 of this year and
linating about May 15, 1921.
le new schedule carries an in-
se of approximately 25% in the
ber of releases over the schedule
ending.
,c summer schedule, which be-
en June 7, includes "A Splendid
|ard," "Married Life," a Mack
ett comedy, June 14; "Yes or
with Norma Talmadge, June 28;
:hird Marshall Neilan production,
[12; Constance Talmadge in *'The
|ect Woman," July 19; Katherine
[Donald in "The Notorious Miss
p," Aug. 2; King Vidor's "The
Knife Man," Aug. 16, and "The
er," an Allan Dwan production.
e fall season begins on Aug. 30
"Forty-five Minutes from Broad-
" with Charles Ray.
[larles Chaplin has iout to deliver
Irst National. It is understood
he has at least one of these al-
completed now.
.rshall Neilan will provide three
Aug. 30.
irma Talmadge will star in four
Constance will have an equal
Jer.
es Oliver Curwood has been
Ifi a contract for two productions,
first will be "Nomads of the
h."
arles Ray will provide five pro-
bns, and Katherine MacDonald
have five productions.
e remainder of the schedule will
ade up of three pictures starring
h Stewart, three with Mildred
fis Chaplin, one to be directed by
ley Franklin, four with Lionel
ymore, three from Allan Dwan,
! from Allan Holubar, one from
c Sennett, three R. A. Walsh
actions, a special release with
er DeHaven, and a minimum of
idependently made specials.
Fails to Exercise Option,
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
illas — First National has failed
tercise its option on the Jefferson
iter, secured some weeks ago
I the break threatened with Hul-
l.ynch.
rst National threatened to estab-
its own theater here because it
led Paramount-Artcraft pictures
given preference to those pro-
d by the First National,
le option on the Jefferson Thea-
ras for $176,000, and expired last
'sday.
"I love pretty clothes, but I must ask my husband if I can keep it," said
the "No" girl — Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?" a First National attrac-
tion.— Advt.
30 Productions from
Asso. Producers First Year
New Organization Elects Officers — 20 Exchanges to Be Opened
by August — Price and Warren to Make First An-
nouncement in Cleveland Next Week
(By Wire to IVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Complete preliminary announcement of the plans and
production release dates of the Associated Producers, Inc., was made yes-
terday by F. B. Warren, General Manager of the big new organization
comprising Mack Sennett, Thos. H. Ince, Allan Dwan. Maurice Tourneur,
George Loane Tucker, Marshall Neilan and J. Parker Read, Jr.
All of the producers nained are members of the board of directors of
Associated Producers and at their first ofiicial meeting have ratified the
selection of Oscar. A. Price as president and F. B. Warren as general man-
ager. Thos. H. Ince was elected vice-president and chairman of the board
of directors; Mack Sennett was elected treasurer, and J. Parker Read, Jr.,
secretary.
Messrs. Price and Warren leave in a few days to attend the big Cleve-
land convention, where first announcement of the sales policies of Asso-
ciated Producers, Inc., is to be made. .Aissurance is given by Mr. Warren
that the .^.ssociated Producers, Inc., will produce a minimum of 30 big pro-
ductions for the releasing year beginning in September. The first release
will be made Sept. 12, at which time eight to ten productions will have
been delivered to the distributing organization.
(Continued on Page 6)
Doug and Mary Here
May
Attend Cleveland Convention
on Way Back to Coast
Douglas Fairbanks and his wife,
Mary Pickford, arrived in New York
yesterday from California. They
may attend the Cleveland convention
on their way back to the coast.
En route east the couple stopped
off at the Hopi Indian reservation in
Arizona where Doug was presented
with an elk"s charm of beaten silver
by what he termed "the best darned
Indian he ever saw."
The trip east is primarily to attend
the annual meeting of the United Art-
ists' Corp., which will be held today.
At the meeting the election of offi-
cers will be held.
Doug said he hoped he wasn't
speaking for publication, but he
thought "Bull" Montana would make
an excellent type of executive.
Both Doug and Mary are looking
for material. Mary, who was some-
what tired from the trip, seemed anx-
ious to ascertain what the newspaper
folk thought of her making "Little
Lord Fauntleroy," in which she in-
tends playing both Fauntleroy and
his mother.
Doug looked great and said he
never was happier in all his life. The
trip abroad has been postponed for
the present, but Doug said he is anx-
ious to make a picture in Paris jump-
ing off the Eiffel Tower.
The Fairbanks party is at the Ritz,
where an elaborate suite has been
engaged.
May Drop Loew's Name
It is understood that Metro may
drop Marcus Loew's name from its
productions except when those pic-
tures play the Loew theaters.
Nothing could be learned concern-
ing this from the Metro offices other
than that the policy on that matter
had not been decided.
The Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce held a regular meeting
yesterday at which it was announced
that about 100 exhibitor members
would go to Cleveland for the con-
vention. It is understood that at the
meeting it was stated that none of
the members are booking Metro pic-
tures that mention Loew's name in
the contract or on the film itself.
E. M
sonal rep..
York from
He will ren
months.
Asher Here |
V ^. "• fqci^ Sennett's per-
arrived in New
ngeles yesterday.
here for several
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The hopeless watch for the rescue ship. One of the beautiful scenes from
"The Isle of Destiny," Character Pictures Corporation's big special, feat-
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*Saturday's quotations.
' In the cast supporting Jewel Car-
I men in her first Roland West pro-
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tin, Gladden James, J. H. Frank, Vir-
ginia Valli and Ed Davis.
At Broadway Theaters
This Is How First Run Houses Are Presenting Their
Programs This Week
PatkeNew
No. 44
PARIS, FRANCE— All aboard— express
Mars! P'rench inventor tests flying mac!
in which he hopes to visit our plane
neighbor.
DOVER, ENGLAND— Settle indemnity
Germany ! Premier Millerand arrives in 1
land to confer with Lloyd-George on ami
of reparation to be imposed on Germany
PROVIDENCE. R. I.— Knights Templar
line ! Large crowds witness an impres
parade of 7,500 members of the ancient i
tary order.
DENVER, COLO.— Take a look at
strongest man in the Navy! He's only ,'
5 in. high, but he can bend and break
Ijolts "like nothing."
BARCELONA, SPAIN— Spain hails Marl
Joffre! An enthusiastic ovation from tl •
sands greets France's general, famed for
great victory in the Battle of the Marn
■GETTING THEIRS" AT LAST! i
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An animated cartoon by Bert Green.
And now — every day is bargain day for h
PHILADELPHIA — Quaker athletes v
rious ! Pennsylvania takes the first ho:
in closely contested . Intercollegiate .T;
meet. , ,
IN MEMO RIAM— Heroes of three w
Veterans of '61, '98 and '19 take par
memorial march honoring martyrs of Al
ica's wars.
Americans never fail when the call come
do
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The Los Angeles Times says:
"As a play, 'Dollars and
Sense" is decidely different.
The entire scheme of the picture
has warmth and character with
just a suggestion of satire and
some very enjoyable comedy
moments."
derson and Gladys Rice, and the organ solo,
"Solemn March."
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Rivoli
"Why Change Your Wife" is playing at
this house and from the appearance of the
lobby, crowded as usual in the evenings, there
is nothing to indicate that it already played
five weeks down the line at the Criterion.
The Chaplin revival, "Behind the Screen,"
the feature's companion piece during the last
week at the Criterion, is also on the bill and
receives a prominent share of the advertising
space. The surrounding numbers are
changed, including the overtura, "Merry
Wives of Windsor," the pictorial, a duet,
"Sunrise and You," rendered by Betty An-
Rialto
The orchestra floor of the Rialto, usually
well filled and very often overcrowded Sun-
day afternoons, was in comparison empty last
Sunday at this time. Warm weather, a holi-
day week end and lack of feature advertising
material, tended to keep the audience strange-
ly small, and even after the conclusion of the
first de luxe show, the house was easily only
half filled. The best received number on the
bill was the overture, the first and second
movements of "Scheherazade," which brought
forth spirited applause. The Rialto Magazine
this week contams some last pictures of Car-
ranza which were looked upon in interested
silence. The duet from "Martha," rendered
by Martin Brefel, tenor, and Edoardo Al-
bano. baritone, was appreciatively received,
although it fails to sweep an audience into
applause as do many of the musical numbers
presented at Riesenfeld's houses. The feat-
ure, "Thou Art the Man," starring Robert
Warwick, apparently weak in box office pow-
er, failed to hold the attention of the mati-
nee audience. Its exceedingly wanderiiig
character was no doubt responsible for this.
The Sunshine comedy, "The House of Ter-
rible Scandal," in which Henry Lehrman
and Billie Ritchie appear, brought the best
response of the pictorial numbers, although
it played on Broadway some time ago under
another title. The concluding organ solo is
comprised of selections from "The Gondo-
liers."
The following illustrates how tlie leading Broadway theatres pre-
sented their programs this week. This feature will appear regularly
in the Wednesday issue of WID'S DAILY.
Broadway
All the stories of T. R. Zann and his pet
lion, which found their way into prominent
position of the Xew York dailies last week,
tjore fruit in the way of large audiences at
the Broadway on Sunday, the first day of
the showing of "The Return of Tarzan." It
was advertised in the Sunday papers that Mr.
Zann and his gentle pet would appear in
person — and they. did. In their honor the
stage was given over to a beautiful jungle set
by John Wenger, the colors of which were
in no way detrimentally affected by the cage
bars circling the edge of the stage near the
footlights. Mr. Zann petted the jungle crea-
ture, fed him more expensive steak and rode
on his back. The audiences appreciated their
capers immensely. The picture was shown
immediately after this prologue and the many
thrills, so well emphasized in the advertis-
ing, really got over as the genuine articles.
"Mignon" was the overture atid besides a
topical review and "Topics of the Day,"
there was another feature, the appearance of
Bert Errol and eight girls, proficient on
the sa.xophone and banjo. But T. R. Zann
in the flesh and Tarzan in the celluloid were
the big attractions. The Broadway has a
splendid lobby display also, jungle grass ef-
fects draping the color portraits from the
production. These pictures are attractive
and in many ca.ses sensational and drew a
small gallery Sunday afternoon. Another
advertising feature that is pulling business
is the appearance in 500 store windows
throughout the city of displays of the many
"Tarzan" books by Kdgar Rice Burroughs,
together with cutouts and stills from the
production. All this publicity and exploita-
tion has counted heavily with the result that — . .
the Broadway, on Sunday afternoon certain- ^.^apitOl
ly, preesnted a more lively appearance than It may have been mere coincidence or a
most of the houses along the street. supreme etTort on the part of the directors
of the retiring policy at the Capitol, but
certainly the last bill of opera and pictures
was practically the best shown at this house
in regard to the musical end of the program.
Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates and Pen-
zance" was the opera, well sung and admir-
ably staged. The holiday audience which
crowded the big house to the very roof reg-
istered its distinct approval of all the airs,
the humorous ones in particular. The feat-
ure, "The Courage of Marge O'Doone,"
following the operatic number, proved some-
what too long to hold the interest, although
its latter sequences registered. A Beethoven
selection. "Leonore No. 3," was given as the
[Continued on Page 6)
Silee Buys from Hirsh
Nathan Hirsh has sold "B I
Love" for Illinois to the Silee Fi
Corp. of Chicago. Silee has also tj
chased from Aywon the Ill"l
rig.hts to the series of Rex Ray wi
erns.
Again!
Philadelphia — Sigmund Lubin
Kenneth M. Peacock have forr
the Lubin-Peacock Film Corp. 'v
a capital of $1,000,000. Papers
being made ready and in all pre
bilitly the organization will be cl
tered in Delaware. Arrangem(
for the formation of the firm v>
made in Atlantic City recently.
The exhibitor needs many
things to become really
successful, but the things
he needs most of all are
plenty of RITCHEY post-
ers.
RITCHEY
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Inesday, June 2, 1920
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TODAY AND EVERY DAY IS A SPECIAL DAY
at the
BROADWAY THEATRE
INE 5 — Otto Wells Day
Ruben €r Finkelstein Day
Bernie Depkin Day
INE 6 — Eugene Roth Day
E. H. Hulsey Day
Kobert Lieber Day
Sol Lesser Day
INE 7
Tom McEtroy Day
E. V. Richards Day
Turner 6- DaPmken Day
Balaban &- Katz Day
IE 8 — Clark &• Kowtand Day
Walter Kosenberg Day
Jensen &- Von Herberg Day
To See
The
RETURN
of
TARZAN
For Immediate
Dates at Your
Theatres
And You Are Expected To Be Present
YOUR DAY IS HERE
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In the Courts
Thomas R. Gardiner, who bought
the New York State rights to "The
Bhndiiess of Youth," sued Murray
V\^ CJarsson in the Supreme Court
for $7,000 damages. The plaintiff al-
leges that the name of a film is a
material part-of the value and that
one of the reasons why "The Blind-
nes of Youth" was valuable was be-
cause Lou Tellegen played in "Blind
Youth." He said that Garsson sold
him the state right to "The Blindness
of Youth" on March 4 last knowing
that suit had been brought against
him to restrain him from using the
title. An injunction was granted in
the case on April 30.
Garsson stated yesterday that at
the time he sold the picture to Gard-
iner the latter knew that the injunc-
tion sought by National Picture The-
aters had been originally denied.
Garsson said that the injunction now
in force against his production was
only a temporary one and that the
case would come to trial shortly.
In the suit of Orrin Johnson
against the Goldwyn Picture Corp.
for breach of contract an answer has
been filed admitting that negotia-
tions were had between the plaintiff
and the defendant through Mr. Gold-
wyn and Mr. Mooser, but denying
that a contract was made.
More Improvements
Omaha — A. 11. Blank plans to
spend $250,000 this summer remod-
elling the Strand. A larger orches-
tra entirely hidden from view is an
idea of Manager Harry Watts, which
will be carried out in the remodeling.
A hugs lobby, with a central fountain
lighted by hidden lights; a rest room
for women, a smoking room for men
and enlarged seating capacity will be
other new plans. The seating ca-
pacity will be increased about 50 per
cent.
The Frohman Amusement Corp
has sued the Beehive Film Exchange
and the . Reelcraft Picture Corp.
through Goldsmith & Rosenthal for
$5,000. The cause of the suit is not
shown.
The Vitagraph Company has been
siied by Tony Leta, a child, for $10,-
000 and by his father for $5,000, be-
cause he was run over by a Vita-
graph automobile at Chrystie and
Stanton streets on May 26, 1919.
, Supreme Court Justice Newburger
Has denied an application by the Blin-
derman & Cohen Co. to set aside a
verdict for $3,008 obtaine'd by Harry
Samwick for commissions for the
sale of a film house in Clinton street
on the ground of newly discovered
evidence. The case was based on the
Neal Hart in Five Reelers
Glendale, Cal. — Neal Hart will
make a series of five reel produc-
tions for Pinnacle Productions, of
which Eddy Eckels is general man-
ager.
testimony of David N. Picker and
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the defendant says is proof that Starr
and not Samwick brought about the
sale.
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the property of Rene Moreau, a
French film dealer, on the ground
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At Broadway Theaters
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overture and was very well received. The
Sunshine comedy, "Girls and Gunpowder,
also registered. The Capitol News rounded
out the bill.
Strand
The S. R. O. call was given early Sun-
day evening outside the Strand and after the
second show the right half of the lobby was
jammed with hundreds waiting to get in.
The big crowds hugely enjoyed William
Faversham in "The Man Who Lost Himself."
Faversham's pantomimic ability and splen-
did sense of comedy registered bit after bit
of business to the audible delight of the
audience. The surrounding program was
also well received. The overture was com-
posed of selections from "Aida." The re-
view concluded with Burton Holmes' "A
Gold Star Pilgrimage," which shows the
thousands of American crosses in France.
This number was observed in solemn silence.
Malcolm McEachern, popular basso, sang
"Mother of Mine and enchored with "A Low
Back Car." Mmle. Fanny Rezia. soorano.
rendered two selections at the feature's con-
clusion, while "Out of the Inkwell." a Max
Fleisher-Bray cartoon, and "Narcissus" on
the organ concluded.
Criterion
The screen version of Fannie Hurst's well
known novel, "Humoresque," is having its
initial theater presentation at the Criterion
this week. The picture was highly praised
when shown to an invited audience at the
Ritz Carlton a few weeks ago.
Hugo Riescnfeld has prepared an espe-
cially appropriate program accotnnanvmg the
feature. The overture is Dvorak s Humor;
esque" and Emanuel List sings "Kh. tli..
assisted by a chorus. Mme. Lubovska is
seen in a dance, "Gavotte Grotesque.
A scenic, "In the Holy La"''..S' '^^^^i^'"
and a Mack Sennett comedy. By Golly,
complete the film part of the bill.
Schad New President
{Special to WW'S DAILY)
Reading, Pa. — At the meeting of
the directors of Carr & Schad, Inc.,
owners and managers of the Colo-
nial, Arcadia, Princess, Strand, San
Toy and Schuylkill avenue theaters,
H. J. Schad was made president and
general manager to fill the vacancy
made by the death of Claude L. Carr
a month ago.
Signs 8 Authors
Metro Lands Prominent Writers —
Has First Call On Their Output
It \va.s officially learned yesterday
from Col Jasper Ewing Brady, head
of the scenario department at Metro,
that his company had signed eight
prominent authors and that by the
terms of the contracts with them
Metro has first call on all their writ-
ings— past, present and future, for
some to come.
The authors signed are as follows:
Irvin S. Cobb, Donn Byrne, George
Kibbe Turner, Hurlbert Footner,
Henry C. Rowland, Arthur Stringer,
F. Scott Fitzgerald and, as noted,
Arthur Somers Roche.
Metro will either use stories sup-
plied by the above for its stars, pro-
viding the material fits them, or build
the cast around the story require-
ments.
Brady stated yesterday that Metro
was in the market for original stories
and had just purchased three. One
of these is "The Passion Fruit," by
Carey Wilson, and another, " "The
Hunch," bv Percival Wilde.
"Message from Mars" for Lytell
"A Message from Mars" is one of
the pictures which Bert Lytell will
make in New York. Nothing has
been said about the remaining three
of the four which Lytell is scheduled
to make here.
Court to Decide "Peg" Profits
Ex-Justice Morgan J. O'Brien of
the Supreme Court was selected yes-
erday to act as referee in determining
the profits accrued from "Peg o' My
Heart" for which Mrs. Annie T. Mo-
rosco is suing her husband, Oliver
Morosco.
"The Film Gobbos"
"In these pages, two months ago,"
says George Jean Nathan in "Smart
Set," "I set down my impressions of
the moving pictures, the persons who
brew them, and the persons who pro-
mote them. The impressions were
not, so to speak, overly rich in flat-
tery. In fact, they were, so to speak,
somewhat soupy. No sooner did the
article make its appearance than the
moving picture entrepreneurs had at
nie. Anonymous letters by the bas-
ketful, * * * mysterious telephone
calls and kindred smell bombs began
promptly to vary the monotony of
life. And what was the burden of
these letters, these articles, these
speeches, these calls, these smell
bombs? * * *
"Instead of seeking to point out the
defects in my reasoning — anyone with
a modest gift for satire might have
had some fun at my expense, the good
folk, following the practice of the
world in which they move, promptly
accused me of being a sorehead be-
cause I had in all probability tried
to write moving picture scenarios and
had had them rejected Such is the
thinking of our amusement noodles."
Takes Film of Auto Race
{By Wire to WID'8 DATf.Y)
Indianapolis, Ind. — Coburn Photo
and Film Co., official photographers
of the 500 mile race at the Indianapo-
lis motor sneedwav, have again pro-
duced a 1,000 ft. film of the big race.
They are selling territory rights
on this exclusive feature.
"The God of His Fathers" is the
next Jack London story to be pic-
turized by C. E. Shurtlefl, Inc., for
release by Metro.
Kite Sells to Benche & Weiss
Cincinnati— C. C. Hite of the Hite
Attractions, who has been handling
the Pioneer product in Southern Ohio
has sold out to Benche & Weiss.
Rialto-Rivoli Features
The Rialto next week will show
Dorothy Gish in "Remodeling Her
Husband," and the Rivoli, Hobart
Bosworth in "Below the Surface."
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J. H. Ashby, manager of the First
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town on a visit.
A. P. Lists 30 |l
{Continued from Page I)
Contracts already have been si(
for Associated Producers' pro
tions with groups of the largest es
itor factors on the Pacific coast,
hibitors from as far east as Cleve
have made special trips to Los
geles to sign contracts here.
Messrs. Price and Warren s
that they are closing leases for .(
Associated Producers' home office i
Broadway in the heart of the tl t
rical district. The organization 1
begin to open its own 20 exchaia
August 1, and its complete rostex
branch managers will begin vi
luly ]. Warren announces the v
pointment of Hunter P. Lovelacj
his chief aid and business manage u
the home offices, effective Jum?
and announces his first managd
appointment of Sidney J. Goldma i
charge of Chicago territory.
The Artcraft Service, artists' t
general exploitation service comp )
has moved from 1834 Broadwa^ i
145 West 45th St.
Special Jans Showing
Jans Pictures, Inc., will hold a spe-
ial showing of "Madonnas and Men,"
a newly completed film, at the 44th
St. theater on the evening of Sunday,
June 13.
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\. C. Plans Studio
e Subsidiary Formed to Provide
for Structure in California
fl subsidiary to Robertson-Cole
as Robertson-Cole Studios
II formed to provide for the
1 of a studio in California
will house all the producing
nw making pictures for Rob-
Cole.
new company subsidiary was
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:. fOO.OOO. It was yesterday au-
orcd to transact business in New
'ly the Secretary of State in
Meeting Next Week
expected meeting of United
was not held yesterday, but
obably be held the first part
week. Charlie Chaplin is not
(I here to attend the meeting,
will be represented by his at-
Nathan Burkan.
"Big 4" Films in Dallas
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,D|las, Tex. — The Majestic Thea-
' re beginning June 20 will run
s.
initial productions will be
/ itji Artists films. The present
le provides for "Down on the
week of June 20; "Romance"
7; "The Mollycoddle" July 4
uds" July 11.
3urn Staging Sennett Revue?
I as reported yesterday that Ned
' urn would stage a musical re-
which the Mack Sennett girls
iie featured,
Leon Madieu Arrives
Madieu, chaif man of the
of directors of Pathe Cinema,
and treasurer of Pathe Ex-
. Inc., of the United States, is
country.
Terriss Returns
Terriss reached New York
ay from California where he
lished his first Tom Terriss
tion for Vitagraph. It is "The
ut of the Sky."
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There sure are compensations for being ill.— Mack Sennett's latest five-
reel super comedy, "Married Life," a First National attraction.— Advt
104 From F. P.— L.
For Season Beginning Sept. 1, Says
Al Lichtman
"Famous Players will release," said
Al Lichtman, in general charge of
distribution, yesterday, "104 produc-
tinos for the season beginning Sep-
tember 1.
"Between now and that time I
should say six productions monthly
on an average will be released, mak-
ing an average estimate of one and
a half pictures weekly; but two some
weeks and one others."
There has been much speculation
as to how many productions Famous
would distribute next year, various
reports placing the total at about 75.
Wanger Production M'g'r at F. P.
Walter Wanger has been appoint-
ed production manager at Famous
Players, succeeding Whitman Ben-
nett.
12 Million in New Company
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del.— A new $12,500,000
company has been formed here known
as the American Theaters Corp. The
Corporation Trust Co. put through
the new company.
Plunkett at Strand
iBack at Old Job— Will Introduce a
Number of Foreign Novelties
Joseph L., familiarly known as
"Joe" Plunkett, will again become
managing director of the New York
Strand, assuming his old duties once
again about June 25. Plunkett suc-
ceeds Jack Eaton.
Plunkett will introduce a number
of novelties, the ideas for which he
secured while in England and France
for L. J. Selznick. Plunkett went
abroad in October and only recently
returned to New York.
When he left the Strand last year
Plunkett joined B. S. Moss and had
under his charge the immediate su-
pervision over the string of Moss-
Famous Players theaters. When
Moss split with Famous Plunkett
went to England for Selznick, where
he opened branch offices for the lat-
ter. His salary at the Strand is said
to be one of the highest paid to any
showman in the country, among
whom his reputation is of the best.
Rembusch's Hunch
Wants One Big Man to Head Na-
tional Organization — Due Today
Frank Rembusch, chairman of the
committee of 17 of the Independent
M. P. Exhibitors of America, is due
in New York today to definitely line
up the producer-exhibitor companies
and their attitude on theater buying.
Rembusch will put up at the Astor
while here. He has a brand new
hunch for new national organization
of exhibitors. Rembusch proposes a
budget of $100,000 to be kept on hand
at ail times. From this sum a man
like Charles Schwab, William G. Mc-
(Continued on Page 4)
Cayuga Pictures Formed
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Cayuga Pictures, with
main offices in Ithaca, have been
formed here. Active capital is $525,-
DOO, with the incorporation papers
providing for 6,500 shares of preferr-
ed stock at $100 a share, and 17,500
shares of common stock, no par
value.
This is the company formed by
J. N. Naulty and Gardner Hunting,
formerly of Famous Players, which
has taken over the Wharton studio in
Ithaca.
Finley Films for Bray-Goldwyn
Bray Pictures Corp. announces
that it has completed arrangements
with William L. Finley, nationally
known naturalist, whereby it will ac-
quire 16,000 feet of Finley's pictures
of bird and animal life for distribution
through Goldwyn.
New First National Unit
(Uy wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — Associated First Na-
tional Pictures of Illinois have been
chartered here by the representatives
of the Corporation Trust Co. Capi-
talized at $495,000.
Nate Ascher Here
Nate Ascher of Ascher Bros., Chi-
cago, is in town looking over the
Capitol, which opens tomorrow.
Clermont Arrives
Hannibal N. Clermont, president of
Clermont Photoplays Corp., arrived
in New York yesterday from Cali-
fornia.
Mr. Clermont has plans under way
for the production of 18 pictures for
the next season and he is now here
seeking a releasing medium.
YOUR Engraved Stationery
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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Thursday, June 3, 19
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Quotations
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Americanization Week
All of this week is Americanization
Week and is being observed in a
number of theaters throughout the
country by showing special films
and trailers on regular features.
Co'
Sir:
The New York Tribune
says:
"There is fun enough for
three motion picture pro-
ductions in the Will Rog-
ers' film, 'Jes' Call Me
Jim,' at the Strand Thea-
tre this week."
The last stand against the savages. One of the thrilling moments from
"The Isle of Destiny," Character Picture Corporation's big special featur-
ing Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
Broadwell in Candler Bldg.
Broadwell Prod, of Boston, pro-
ducers of the Nick Carter stories,
have taken office in the Candler Bldg.,
Room 1808.
Morton Going Abroad
Howard E. Morton, New York
representative for Jesse D. Hampton,
who kept his visit to New York a
quiet one, will go abroad in August
in search of story material.
Pathe has officially announced the
signing of H. B. Warner for six pic^ ^'
tures a year. WID'S DAILY pub
lished this exclusively Jan. 20.
Clayton Film in London
Ethel Clayton will sail for London
in July and while abroad will make
one picture in the London studios
of Famous Players.
May Announce Franchise Plan
It is understood final details of the
sub-franchise plan will be gone over
and polished at the meeting of Asso-
ciated Exhibitors' board of directors,
which is to be held in Cleveland next
week.
It is expected that F. C. Quimby,
who has been on the coast for sev-
eral weeks, will bring to Cleveland
news of interest to exhibitors.
Hopfenberg Marries
Exporting circles will be surprised
to learn of the marriage of Joseph
A. Hopfenberg, manager for Jacobo
Glucksmann, Tuesday evening to El-
sie Kaufman.
Hopfenberg is well known in town.
Marion Brazier of Boston, author
of Stage and Screen, is in town.
Short Subject Dept. at Goldwyn
Goldwyn has founded a Short Sub-
ject Department, whose province will
be the promotion of the one and two-
reel films now being distributed by
Goldwyn. ^'
Garrett Holds House- Warming
Sidney Garrett held a "house-
warming" on Tuesday at his new
offices, 145 W. 44th St.
A number of foreign buyers
dropped in, wished Sydney good luck
and enjoyed his "tea" immensely.
They remarked his office was large
enough to stand lots of growth and
hoped he'd have to look for more
I space shortly.
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Ruben €r Finkelstein Day
Bernie Depkin Day
INE 6— Eugene Roth Day
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Sol Lesser Day
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NEW YORK EVENING JOURNAL
"The Return of Tarzan"
Film of Thrills
New Feature at the Broadway More Startling
Than "Tarzan of the Apes"
Two bare-handed fights against fierce man-eat-
ing lions, a combat with a hungry tigress, two
fights against leopards and hand-to-hand struggles
against numerous human enemies constitute a few
of the sensational and exciting episodes in "The
Return of Tarzan," the adventure fihu now run-
ning at the Broadway Theatre.
"The Return of Tarzan," from the second book
by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is even more startling
than the original "Tarzan of the Apes" and seems
destined to have an even greater vogue as a fihn
than the sensational first picture.
Tn this production, Tarzan is seen beset by hu-
man enemies in his short stay amid civilization's
surroundings and on his return trip to the jun-
gles of Africa, which he prefers to society, he en-
counters many human intriguers more deadly than
the beasts of the dark continent.
Once during the picture's projection he is at-
tacked by a score of ruffians whom he puts to
flight. Later he is tied to a tree and left, the vic-
tim of any roaming beast, but severs his cords and
with his bare hands kills a man-eating lion.
There have been few adventure pictures so well
formed and so pleasingly shown as "The Return
of Tarzan" and that it is in for a long run at the
Broadway Theatre is indicated by the daily
crowds.
Gene Pollar, Estelle Taylor, Karia Schramm.
Ormond Cortez and Lew Sterne play the leading
roles for this Goldwyn special summer novelty
drama.
And You Are Expected To Be Present
YOUR DAY IS HERE
DO YOU REMEMBER
No. 4
"The Man Hunt"
with James Morrison
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
''Partners of the Night'
and
"Milestones"
For Golcwyn ^
Rembusch's Hunch
(Continued from Page 1)
doo or Franklin K. Lane could be
igaged to keep the affairs of the
)dy moving and at the same time
; above any political group in the
dustry. Rembusch would main-
in the various local organizations
id use the national body to take
re of country-wide interest.
Brandt Wants One Convention
-Another plan for a "burial of the
I itchet" will be broached by William
randt, president of the Theater
wners' Chamber of Commerce, to
I e Committee of 17 tomorrow, when
f ! will ask for one convention to be
I 'Id in Cleveland.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fair-
mks have been invited and may ap-
ar before the Chamber at the reg-
( ar meeting to be held on Tues-
ly, June IS.
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
"The Virgin of Stamboul"
with
Priscilla Dean
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
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No. 64
Friday, June 4, 1920
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^ay Be One Confab
Kision Understood to Rest Entirely
With Sydney Cohen — Com-
mittee Meets
ithough no official statement was
s;d by the Committee of 17 of the
Q'pendent M. P. Exhibitors of
ir!rica last night, it is understood
ir whatever differences may have
t.ed between committee members
ki: been adjusted and that the ques-
fej of whether Cleveland will next
ific see one convention or two rests
ii Sydney S. Cohen.
4 was learned that Mr. Cohen was
^d to attend the committee's meet-
n the Astor to gauge his attitude
he matter, but until six o'clock
night he had not made his ap-
ance. One member of the com-
ic said: "The question of wheth-
re have one convention or two
entirely with Mr. Cohen."
Van Praag of Kansas City and
ik Rembusch were seen arm in
in the Astor lobby during the
and it was later learned that their
s on Cleveland were now in ac-
Yesterday morning, a vote of
dence was given Rembusch by
:ommittee.
the 17 members of the commit-
the only ©nes absent were Sig
uels. Georgia; L. E. Lund, Cali-
a, and Maurice Choynski, Illi-
le committee will today see the
ucers on the theater question
leave town Sunday for Cleve-
Meyer Sulzberger has been
aed as attorney,
illard C. Patterson said last night
(Continued on Page 2)
derated Gets Kohn Output
derated Film Exchanges of
rica. Inc., have secured the en-
^arion H. Kohn output for the
id States.
vid Chatkin, secretary of the
I company and head of the Con-
ited Film Exchange, San Fran-
leaves today after closing the
e first release for Federated will
Nobody's Girl," which was pur-
id from National Film recently.
avid Selznick Goes to Coast
vid Selznick is en route to the
where it is understood he will
final arrangements for the re-
orf^the Selznick producing units
^East.
Capitol Opens Tonight
'. Capitol will reopen tonight
its three-day shutdown. The
e will be "Scratch My Back."
"Never mind! You were injured in a great cause, and if you die the whole
college will send flowers." — Mack Se nnett's five-reel super comedy, "Mar-
ried Life," a First National attractio n." — Advt.
Monster Combine
Is Being Effected
If Completely Developed Would Establish Unusual Conditions
in Entire Industry from Production to Distribution — Cap-
italization in Aggregate Will Run to Millions —
Important Companies Involved
Plans are Ijeing perfected which, in their magnitude, prom-
ise to bring about in all probal)ility the most stupendous book-
ing and sales organization in the history of the industry.
The plan has developed far beyond the initial stage. Meet-
ings have been held at which practically all of the necessary de-
tails have been completed. Offices have been secured in New
York City and the general manager has practically been decided
upon. Distributors have been approached, producers as well.
And certain exchange men have arranged to use their machinery
in almost every important distributing center in this country.
When in operation this concern plans to distribute in a man-
ner definitely similar to that of the Stanley Company of Phila-
delphia, although the booking percentage is expected to be less
(Continued m Paere 4)
Plan Many Specials
F. P.-L. Promise Two to Every Four
Films Released— The Line-up
for 1920-1921
The plans for production laid out
by Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Play-
ers for next season call for the mak-
ing of specials in a ratio of two to
every four Paramount pictures re-
leased. In the making of specials
Cecil B. De Mille, William De Mille,
George Fitzmaurice and George H.
Melford are expected to take a lead-
ing part.
Cecil B. De Mille will probably
make four, as will George Fitzmau-
rice. William De Mille is scheduled
for five and George Melford for six.
William S. Hart will make four.
Roscoe Arbuckle will make six.
John Barrymore will be starred in two
pictures.
Upon her return from Japan, Elsie Fer-
guson will begin work in Hollywood on the
first of four pictures. One will be "Sacred
and Profane Love."
Gloria Svvansoii will be starred in a num-
ber of productioi.s.
Another feature will be George Loane
Tucker's picture, '"Ladies Must Live," pre-
sented by Mayflower.
Billie Burke will be starred in four pic-
tures.
(Continued on Page 2)
War Sufferers' Campaign Committee
William A. Brady. Dorothy Dal-
ton. William Fox, Rupert Hughes,
Carl Laemmie, Marcus Loew, Hugo
Riesenfeld, Joseph M. Schenck,
Adolph Zukor and other leaders of
the screen and stage will be asso-
ciated with Lewis J. Selznick in an
effort to raise the quota assigned to
the motion picture industry for the
$10,000,000 Greater New York Non-
Sectarian Fund, to be administered
by the Joint Distribution Committee
for War Sufferers abroad. The names
of the committee, who will direct the
activities in the motion picture in-
dustry were made public by Mr. Selz-
nick yesterday.
Coming East
Los Angeles — Marshall Neilan,
Fred B. Warren, Oscar A. Price,
Maurice Tourneur and Alfred Wright,
attorney for George Loane Tucker,
have left for New York.
Neilan has been elected vice-presi-
dent of Associated Producers. Thos.
H. Ince is chairman of the board of_
directors.
Four From Tourneur
Los Angeles — In the future Mau-
rice Tourneur says he will not turn
out any specified number of pictures
a year. It is his intention to make
not more than four productions a
year in any case.
YOUR Next Insert
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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Friday, June 4, 192(
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Aiked. Sale.
Famous Players .. IIVa 73^4 72]4
do pfd 84 84 84
Goldwyn 18 19 18
Loew's, Inc 285/g 29j4 29j4
Triangle 5/16 Vs H
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*Wednesday's quotations.
Kirkwood With Holubar
Los Angeles — James Kirkwood,
who played the lead in "The Luck of
the Irish," has been engaged by Al-
len Holubar for his first picture for
First National.
(Dold,
0.0
Sir:
The New York Sun and
Herald says:
.."'Jes' Call Me Jim,' a
transcription of J. G. Hol-
land's book, 'Seven Oaks,'
is droll, romantic, exciting
— another catch in Rogers'
lariat."
"This money is going to get me everything I've missed in the last fifteen
years." — Scene from "Isle of Destiny," Character Picture special attrac-
tion featuring Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
May Be One Confab
(Continued from Page 1)
that he was not in line for any office
in the organization. "I just want to
see things run smoothly and I'll be
content to remain in the rank and
file," said "Pat."
Mr. Rembusch said yesterday:
"One thing that I am going to de-
mand as soon as I go on the conven-
tioH floor in Cleveland is to find out
whether the exhibitors present will
stick by the will of the majority and
not bolt as has been the custom in
national conventions for years past.'
Speaking of his idea for one big
man to head a national exhibitor or-
ganization, Rembusch said:
"Can't you see what influence it
would have if a man like ex-Presi-
dent W. H. Taft headed the one ex-
hibitor organization of the country.
People outside of the industry would
say 'the picture people are at last
getting somewhere and settling down.'
"I advocate one exhibitor organiza-
tion with a direct membership meth-
od, irregardless of the state or city
organizations. The national body
will take care of matters of national
interest and will be above the inter-
ests of any individual group in any
state or city that may be blinded by
its own needs. That's what I am
going to fight for at Cleveland."
Mr. Cohen could not be reached at
his office last night for a statement.
Laemmle Pledges Support Again
Carl Laemmle of Universal again
pledged his support to the independ-
ent exhibitors yesterday.
He said in a statement that he
would dispose of the several theaters
Universal had been compelled to buy
if necessary to show his good will
in the matter, and said the entire re-
sources of his company were availa-
ble for the independents.
He spoke of the exhibitors who
by virtue of a chain controlled a town
and compared them with producers
J who owned theaters.
Plan Many Specials
(Continued from Page 1)
Thomas Meighan will be starred in six
uicturcs.
Five pictures starrinij Dorothy Dalton are
'^clle(l^ied for release.
Wallace Reid, who is making "The Charm
.'scIhjoI," will be seen in seven.
I'.tlic! Clayton also will be starred in seven
pictures.
Douglas MacLean. Tliomas H. Ince star,
will make six pictures.
Six i>iclures starring Enid Ueimett, Ince
star, will l)e rele:ised.
Dorothy Gish will he seen in four produc-
tions.
"The I'rincess of New York," by Cosmo
Hamilton, [probably will be the first picture
to be made by Violet Heming.
Maurice Tourneur will make two produc-
tions ior next season. The first, "Caleb
West," will be released in Xovember.
Cosmopolitan Prod, will supply 12 pic-
tures.
Four pictures with Bryant Washburn will
be released. "Burglar Proof" and "A Full
House" alreafly have been completed.
Two pictures with Charles Ray will be
released. These are "The V'illage Sleuth"
and "An Old Fashioned Boy."
Sydney Chaplin has completed his first
tiyereel comedy. He is about to begin on
his second to be released next season.
Two special Lois Weber productions also
will l)e released.
Included in reserve material are all of the
works of .Sir James M. Barrie, while among
the other properties owned and scheduled for
piccv'.ction are:
"The .Secret Orchard," made several years
ago by William De Mille with Blanche Sweet.
"Brewster's Millions," to be filmed with
Roscoe Arbuckle.
"The Witching Hour," by Augustus
1 Jionias.
"The Conquest of Canaan," by Booth Tar-
kington.
"Free Air," a Saturday Evening Post story
by Sinclair Lewis.
"The Husbands of Edith," by George Barr
McCutcheon
"Peter Ibbetson," Du Maurier's novel.
"The Great Day," Drury Lane melodrama.
"Toujours de L'Audace." Saturday Even-
ing Post story by Ben Ames Williams.
"The Quarry," by John A. Moroso.
"Easy Street," by Blair Hall.
"The Night Hawk," by Edgar Jepson.
"Camille." by Alexander Dumas.
"Good for the Soul." by Margaret Deland.
"Her Own Money," by Mark Swan.
"Is Matrimony a Failure," by Leo Dit-
richstein.
"The Mythical Millionaire," by Max Mar-
cin.
"The New
Mitchell.
"The Sixty-first Second," by Owen John-
son.
"The Curse of Wealth," by Cosmo Ham-
ilton.
And an original story by Hector Turn-
bull to be produced by Cecil De Mille.
Among tlie novelists and dramatists writ
ing (or Paramount are Hector TurnbuU,
Weiman, Julien Josephson, Cosmo Hs
ton, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Roi Cooper
grue. Max Marcin, Mann Page. Izola ]
rester, Byron Morgan, Frank Condon,
Ritchie, Ouida Bergere, Clara Beran
Jeanne MacPherson, Beulah Marie Dix
Olga Printzlau.
The following statement was
sued yesterday by Adolph Zukot
"I have endeavored to place bei
e.xhibitors facts upon which t
could base a fair estimate as to w
our organization had to offer tt
and I have striven to make cleat
them the reasons why they could
pend upon Famous Players-La
Corp. as a dependable source of s
ply of quality pictures in quanti
Mr. Zukor then named the foil
ing list of releases:
Paramount Pictures for Septembei
George Fitzmaurice's production, '
Right to Love," with Mae Murray
D-ivid Powejl,
Elsie Ferguson in "Lady Rose's Da
ter." i
Charles Ray in "The VUlage Sleuth."- I
Thomas Meighan in "('iv.iian ■ inthesj
Dorothy Dalton in "Half an Hour." j
"Hmnoresque," Cosmopolitan Prod.
Dorothy Gish in "Little Miss Kebelli
Wallace Reid in "What's Your Hurr;
Paramount Pictures for October:
"The Restless Sex," Cosmopolitan I,
"Fatty" Arbudde in "The Kound Up.
Douglas MacLean in "The Jailbird."
William S. Hart m "The Cradle of C
age." ,
Cecil B De Milles "Something to ll
About." •
"A Full House," with Bryant Washl ,
Maurice Tourneur's "Caleb West, JM •
Diver."
Charles Ray in "An Old Fashioned Y
Man."
Ethel Clayton m "The City Sparrow "
"Held by the Enemy," from William
lette's stage play.
Paramount Pictures for Novembe
George Melford's "Behold My Wife.'
George Fitzmaurice's production, "Idc j
Clay." with Mae Murray and II
^ Powell.
Ethel Clayton In "Rozanne Ozanne."
Wallace Reid in "The Charm School.
Dorothy Dalton m "The Winter City f
orite."
Enid Bennett in "Her Husband's Friei'
"Burglar Proof," with Bryant Washl i.
Billie Burke in "The Frisky Mrs. .!■
son."
According to Al Lichtman, 40 f
cent or approximately 42 products
of next season's total of 104 art ■
ready completed and ready for ;•
lease. These will be shipped toe
exchanges where exhibitors can «
them long before release date.
Nowhere in the Famous Pla;-'
statement is any mention madil
Robert Warwick, Charles Maignu
William D. Taylor. The latter t
it is generally understood, wem
contribute to the company's dirdt
series.
York Idea," by Loiigdon
No poster can sell a ticket
to every one who sees it.
They might have some
other engagement at the
time. Even the RITCHEY
poster will only sell enough
tickets to keep your thea-
tre crowded to its maxi-
mum capacity.
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■iday, June 4, 1920
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DAIUV
From the headlines the papers used when
The
RETURN
of
TARZAN
OPENED AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE
ONE WOULD THINK THE
HIPPODROME
WAS OPENING FOR THE SEASON
The N. Y. Journal
said:
THE RETURN OF TARZAN'
'better than 'TARZAN OF
l&E APES' IT IS A POSITIVE
SNSATION."
The N. Y. THbune
said :
•"THE RETURN OF TARZAN*
WILL STAY ON BROADWAY
MANY MONTHS. IT IS A POSI-
TIVE THRILLER."
The N. Y, Evening World
said:
"'THE RETURN OF TARZAN
IS A PERFECT BROADWAY
TRIUMPH."
l\
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PLAY DATES NOW BEING ARRANGED
GOLDWYN EXCHANGES
i
NOTE— CAMPAIGNS OF DIRECT EXPLOITATION WILL BE ARRANGLD UPON REQUEST.
ADVERTISING SUBJECT EVER SCREENED.
THE BEST
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Friday, June 4, 1920
Can^t Hold Films
Because of Difficulties of United, Re-
ceiver Says
1 Hallmark Pictures Corp. has made
I public a letter received from Harry
I Calkin, receiver for United Picture
Theaters and United Picture Prod.
Corp. regarding the alleged holding
, of United productions by exhibitors
I who are charged wit htrying to make
good their losses through connectien
with United at the expense of an-
other. Hallmark enters into the mat-
ter because it handles the physical
distribution of the United product.
Zalkin says in his letter that such
seizure by exhibitors is illegal and
that the U. S. District Court will not
permit such action. He says he in-
tends holding responsible any exhib-
itor for any damages caused.
Bamberger and Levy Unite
Leon J. Bamberger and Joe Levy
have formed a new partnership un-
:der the name of Bamberger & Levy,
and have opened offices in the Put-
nam Bldg., where they will conduct
I a general sales agency, handling sce-
narios and plays, negatives for world
■rights, state rights, exploitation, ad-
ivertismg, etc. Bamberger has held
, positions with Fox, Selznick, Walter
■ Irwin and J. A. Berst. Levy has had
extensive held experience as special
representative for Metro, Famous,
I United and World.
Bryan Almost a Film Star
J. btuart Blackton in a statement
to the press states that he was made
"a proposition in November, 1918, to
make a prohibition film with William
Jennings Bryan as the leading figure.
After considerable dickering in
which Blackton states considerable
time was lost, he started to make a
picture on the promise that Bryan
would appear in it.
Later, according to Blackton, Bry-
an could not raise the money among
his friends and so Blackton finished
the picture and released it as "The
Moonshine Trail" in straight dra-
matic form. Patlie was the distrib-
utor.
Parker Finishes Talmadge Film
Albert Parker has completed the
Norma Talmadge feature, "The
Branded Woman," the scenario for
which he and Anita Loos did. Park-
er will begin work on his second Tal-
madge picture within a short time,
giving up his contemplated vacation.
Lesser Sides With Exhibitors
Sol Lesser has issued a statement
defining his position on the demand
of the exhibitors that producers shall
not invade the exhibiting field and
vice versa. In his statement Lesser
asserts that he was a producer and
had the Annette Kellerman and
George Beban productions under way
long before he became a First Na-
tional franchise owner. It was im-
perative that he go through with the
productions once started, but he in-
tends to make no more productions
now these two are finished.
Rushing Love Film 'Cross Continent
Los Angeles — Immediately follow-
ing the assembling of "The Midland-
ers," Bessie Love's first picture for
Andrew J. Callaghan, Al Rogell, spe-
cial representative, left for New York
with the first print.
Showmanship
An unusual sight along
Broadway yesterday, the hot-
test day of the present season,
was a line with more than 200
people awaiting the opening of
the Broadway Theater, about
12:45 noon, where "The Return
of Tarzan" is playing.
Huge Combine
(Continued from Page 1)
than charged by the Pennsylvania or-
ganization, members of which are
identified with the combination now
at work.
There are some in the industry who
believe that this combination will be
so stupendous in its operation that it
will fail and prove inefifective by vir-
tue of its huge bulk.
It promises to be discussed at the
Cleveland exhibitors' convention.
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for largest financial returns.
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Metro Doings
Here are tlie latest doings with
Metro:
Eugene Presbrey has been signed
to write original stories for the
screen. He is already in Hollywood.
The first Robert Harron produc-
tion will be "Coincidence," which ap-
peared in Cosmopolitan a short time
ago.
Doraldina will make her first Metro
production on the coast and in Ha-
waii.
Bayard Veiller will write one story
for Bert Lytell and also a sequence
or continuation to "Within the Law."
New stories secured are "The Pris-
oner of Zenda" for Bert Lytell; "The
Double Cure" by Edgar Selwyn;
"The Bondage of Merwin Stansbury,"
by Thomas Edgelow; "Tommy Car-
teret," by Justus Miles Forman;
"Body and Soul," by William Hurl-
burt; "The Five Dollar Baby." by
Irvin Cobb; "The Offshore Pirat,
by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and "T
Turning of the Worm," by Harl
Hinsdale," and "The Under Side," I
Lucia Chamberlain." j
Famous Players made "The Pi'
oner of Zenda," with James K. Hai
ett, some years ago. It was one
the first multiple reel pictures ma^
Locklear With Fox
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Lieut. Ormer Lo<i
lear has been signed by William F
for special productions.
A short time ago Isidore Be
stein, formerly with National Fil
announced the formation of the La
lear Prod. Following that announ
ment nothing was mentioned ab<
the activities of the new company
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Aliens in England
anadian Concern to Erect Chain of
Theaters in Great Britain
(Special to WTD'S DAILY)
|Toronto, Out. — Culminating plans
iiginally formulated after the return
J. J. Allen of Allen Theatrical En-
rprises from London, comes an an-
luncement that this concern has
msummated a deal which includes
1; purchase of one of the largest par-
ils of property in London and the
lection of two picture theaters. The
imsaction is said to involve a total
(penditure exceeding $4,000,000, half
( which amount is property cost, and
(lis for the razing of the Empire
leater and Queen's Hotel in Leices-
( Square.
It is anticipated by many that with
t»aters in Canada, England and the
hited States, the Aliens will shortly
I seeking new fields of operations
td that their next move would in-
cide the erection of playhouses in
t' principal European metropolises.
Z. Howard Crane, architect, is
1 ving for London immediately,
\ ere he will consult with the build-
e .
riie smaller of the two theaters
ined will be very similar to the
n Winnipeg theater. Present
; lis call for a house to seat 4,000,
al the second one to have a capac-
pil| of about 2,000. The smaller thea-
I.'to will be given over to long runs,
f)m one to six months, while the
j^?er house will have changes week-
Fifty piece orchestras and elab-
{Continued on fage 6)
flastercraft Working in Boston
''. E. Germain, assistant general
nager of the Mastercraft Photo-
y'Corp., was in town yesterday.
lis company which produces at
dford, Mass., a suburb of Boston,
j^^ has in work a picture to be call-
"The Mayflower," and a series of
reel comedies with Hap Ward in
leading role. Twenty-six of these
to be made a year.
Germain said that Broadwell Prod.
e not taken over the entire studio,
have just leased two stages.
'
Censor Bill Dead
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — Governor Coolidge
j^esterday vetoed the censorship
vll which was passed by the
senate last week.
The Governor's action was
liupported by the House by a
'ote of 200 to 14.
This practically kills the bill
1 this state.
It made him a bit nervous to see his worst enemy sharpening the operating
knife.— Mack Sennett's five-reel super comedy, "Married Life " a First Na-
tional attraction. — Advt.
Prologue Circuit K"Roxy" at Capitol
Being Projected for Wide Use in
First National Theaters
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Nation-wide book-
ing of prologues for picture theater.?
is the outgrowth of a plan being talk-
ed of here. So great has been the
interest of exhibitors all over the
country, however, that it is reported
First National has taken up the un-
dertaking and will probably carry it
through the entire country.
When Jack Callicott of the Kinema
first mapped out the working chart
for the circuit the original plan call-
ed for a routing of prologues pro-
duced by him for the Kinema stage
at First National houses in the ter-
ritory controlled by Gore Bros, and
Sol Lesser, with a pro rata taxation
on each exhibitor.
It was proposed that Callicott stag.^
the initial productions at an outla-'
of $2,000 for each prologue. With ,i
chain of 30 or more theaters sharinjT
in the expense, the cost to each would
{Continued on Page 6)
Reopens Theater With His Own In-
dividual Type of Program
S. L. ("Roxy") Rothapfel returned
to Broadway last night when the Cap-
itol was reopened after a three-day
shutdown with "Roxy's" own par-
ticular type of program at the big
theater.
"Roxy" made some radical changes
at the Capitol. He eliminated the re-
served seat section, cut down on the
theater's opera policy and reduced
)rices to $1 top at night ranging down
to 40 cents and 30 and 40 cents dur-
ing the day.
{Continued on Page 6)
Savoy Comedies Alleged Bankrupt
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed against Savoy Comedies, Inc.,
also known as the Savoy Pictures
Corp., with offices at 1600 Broadway.
The creditors and their claims are
Rex Laboratories, $1,200; William K.
Hedwig, $600, and Charles Abrams,
$1,000.
Differences Settled
Rembusch and Cohen Come to Agree-
ment— Black Here
Frank Rembusch, chairman of the
Independent M. P. Exhibitors ol
America, and Sydney Cohen, presi-
dent of the M. P. Theater Owners oi
America, who have been at odds re-
garding the Cleveland conventions,
have come to an agreement. All dif-
ferences that may have existed be-
tween the two organizations have
been settled.
Willard C. Patterson said last night:
"The little family quarrel has been
patched up. We have been assured
of every consideration by Mr. Cohen."
A committee of 27 representing the
Motion Picture Theater Owners of
America will meet the Committee oi
17 of the Independent Motion Picture
Exhibitors of America in Cleveland
on Monday, previous to the opening
of the general conventions scheduled
for that city for the purpose of for-
mulating plans leaning toward the
holding of one big exhibitor conven-
tion in Cleveland.
Alfred S. Black, president of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors of Amer-
ica, Inc., arrived in town yesterday
morning and in the afternoon held a
meeting to discuss the Cleveland sit-
uation.
Mr. Black could not be reached last
night for a statement, but it is under-
stood that matters progressed far
enough to say that in all probability
the M. P. E. A. will hold its conven-
tion with the M. P. T. O. A. and the
I. M. P. E. A.
This means that the Sydney Cohen
organization, which bolted the M. P.
E. A. in St. Louis last summer, and
the old league will convene jointly
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Cohen Leaves for Cleveland
Sydney S. Cohen, Sam Berman and
Charles O'Reilly of the New York
State Exhibitors' League, and spon-
sors of the M. P. Theater Owners oi
America, Inc., left yesterday morn-
ing for Cleveland to make prepara-
tions for the convention which opens
Tuesday.
Seelye Resigns I
Lewis J. Selznick and C. R. Seelye
jointly announced yesterday the res-
ignation of Mr. Seelye as general
manager of National Picture Thea-
ters, Inc.
The general policies of National
will undergo no change but will con-
tinue as heretofore.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise,
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New 5,000-Seat House Opens
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
St. Paul, Minn. — The new Astor,
Ruben and Finkelstein, has been
opened. It represents an outlay of
$200,000 and seats 5,000.
Changes at Universal City
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Following a general
shake-up in the scenario department
of serials and western production at
Universal City, Hope Loring, execu-
tive head, announces the following
personnel: Robert Horner, writing
for "Hoot" Gibson; R. A. Sanborn
for Director Mack Wright; George
Hively for Al Russell, directing Art
Acord in "The Moon Riders"; Louis
Stevens, writing continuity for Eddie
Polo's new serial; Kay Harrison for
Jacques Jaccard; George Pyper, pre-
paring Eileen Sedgwick's new serial;
and D. A. Epstein, secretary of the
department.
Kunsky to Build Another
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Detroit, Mich. — John H. Kunsky
plans the erection of a house seating
4,200 on a newly acquired site at
Broadway and Madison Ave. There
will also be a 10-story office building.
F. P. Releases
Two features are released on the
'Paramount schedule for June 6. These
are "Below the Surface," starring Ho-
liart Bosworth, and "Old Wives for
New." the Cecil B. De Mille special,
which is reissued.
Herz Makes Purchases
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — Lee Herz of the Silee
Film Exchange, has returned from
New York City, where he purchased
the rights for Illinois for "Blind
Love" and also a series of three five
reel features starring Rex Ray.
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NEW YORK CITY— Columbia honors A
and Navy chiefs! General Pershing and
miral Sims take part in academic proces
after having received honorary degree.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — American wim
ternational auto race ! Gaston Chevrolet
feats auto kings of world in 500 mile d
at 88 miles an hour.
WARSAW. POLAND — Poland .celebr
her freedom! Soldiers and civilians rej,
on anniversary of adoption of the 1794 (
stitution, now the basis of nev Polish ;
public.
CITY ISLAND, N. Y.— Shamrock IV m
first try-out of new wings — Sir Lipt
graceful entry for Yacht Cup Title ha;
initial trip.
YPRES, BELGIUM — Britain decorates
torn Ypres ! Marshal French, accompa
by King Albert, arrives to confer honoi
ruined city.
HERE AND THERE — Expert diver the
legless ! Lieut. Fletcher, hero of the Vl
War, wins prize for water feat despite
handicap.
NORTH BEND, WASH.— Five hurt as
crashes down embankment — two electric
eoraotives plunge down a 300 ft. hill as i
bed gives way under weight of train.
ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Navy graduates 1
peace-time class ! Secretary of Navy Da
awards diplomas to 289 men at Naval A
emy.
NOMINATIONS IN ORDER! Keepir
touch with the men in the limelight. Or J
Republican side — Hiram Johnson, Gen. I)
ard Wood, Herbert Hoover. On the D
cratic side — Attorney General Palmer,
ernor Cox of Ohio, Former Secretar
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is connected with the Astra studi ii
Glendale, where Lew Cody pro c
tions are made, is back from ;i
York.
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Carlos Salazar of Inter-0 ii
leaves on Monday on the ste,- e
Ulua for Cosfa Rica. He will ;i
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Moore Busy on Plans
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
h Washington — The formation in
^Delaware of Moore's Parkway Thea-
ter Co. and the Capitol Theater Co.
Hast week was designed to provide
<for the two new theaters Tom Moore
pi the Rialto has planned for this
([city.
C The Capitol is to be located on
I ipNew York Ave. near 14th St., one of
fthe "cream spots" of the downtown
tdistrict. Every car in the city comes
Gto this corner, or transfers there.
b The directors associated with Mr.
CMoore on the board of this company
fwill probably be the most represen-
tative board of directors in any thea-
tter in the business. This board will
rinclude high officials in public life
fend members of Congress, and will
$be announced shortly. The Capitol
.will be financed by Moore personally
I with the exception of 12 blocks of
i stock of $10,000 each.
1 The Capitol is expected to be
iijunique as a theater proposition, in
Athat it will be named after the Unit-
ized States Capitol and located in
ji Washington, the capital of the Unit-
fed States. Also the lobby and foyer
kof this theater will be a replica of the
I'' front of the United States Capitol.
5 It will be an expensive front as it will
:. reach to the dome in construction
I « approximately 125 ft. high. Search-
: light floods playing on the dome of
i' this front will make it stand out so as
to be seen from most any part of the
city. The columns in this building
• will be of limestone and expensive
V materials.
iij This is the theater in which Moore
|j( plans to use approximately one
_; change a month, or 13 pictures a
I ' year, each and every one of which is
|V" to be staged on a pretentious scale
|/. and to have its own set of scenery,
fe- lighting effects and atmosphere.
jii' The Capitol will have a matinee
j,« and evening performance daily set
,.: aside for reserved seats where tick-
ets may be purchased as far as a
[ month in advance. The forenoon
.[ and supper show will be given on the
continuous policy. Prices for these
I attractions will be 75c and $1. The
j mezzanine loge balcony will have a
promenade rich in atmosphere and
comfort with private hat racks in each
box. The Capitol covers an area of
nearly 200 ft. deep by 90 ft. wide.
The Parkway is Moore's own pro-
ject, bag and baggage. He is expend-
ing the total amount of money need-
ed for the erection of this theater
himself. It covers an area of 90 ft.
wide by 160 ft. deep. This is in the
heart of the Mt. Pleasant district on
the corner of Park Road and 14th St.,
which is the apex of the thickly pop-
ulated section of Washington's rep-
resentative people. The Parkway will
be a replica of Moore's Rialto, 2,000
seats on one floor.
The First National shield will be
both prominent on the front of the
theater as well as a special model in
all newspaper advertisements. In
Cohn Here
Alfred A. Cohn, now in the story
selling business for himself and for-
merly associate editor of Photoplay,
has arrived in New York to close up
some contracts and is in search of
new material.
Cohn is staying at the Hotel Iro-
quois.
Odd
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(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Bellaire, O. — In Martin's Fer-
ry the Fenray and Pastime the-
aters decided to open on Sun-
days, but public sentiment and
the city officials proved too
much for the exhibitors.
Here in Bellaire, adjoining
Martin's Ferry, exhibitors never
asked or wanted Sunday shows,
but the City Council last Fri-
day night reported favorably on
a license ordinance giving local
theaters the right to remain
open on Sunday from 1:30 to
11:30, with a $1.50 tax per seat
per year. If the four theaters
in town are willing the ordi-
nance will pass.
The Sprague Amusement Co.
controlling three theaters here
does as much business in six
days as in seven. And there
you are.
Incorporations
Columbus, O.- — Swan Co. $400,-
OnO. S. A. Krepps, L. Bohnen, C. E.
Carter, E. C. Rogers and A. M.
Simms. To operate theaters.
.A-Ibanv — Dyla, New York City.
Capital, $5,000. Incorporators, M.
Wolf, A. R. Rosenberg, M. Feldman,
220 Fifth Ave.
Albany — Fields Feature Film Corp.
New York City. Capital, $50,000.
Incorporators, L. Feldstein, J. Seiden,
O. Peck, 242 W. 49th St.
Indianapolis, Ind.- — Herman Filni
Corp. of Anderson. $3,000. Direct-
ors, Herman C. Biest, Harry Greyer
and Michael W. Staub.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Educational
Film Exchange, Inc. Capital, $20,000.
Directors, Leo M. Rappaport, CarJ
Lieber and Robert Lieber.
Hominy, Okla. — Petit Theater
Corp. Capital stock, $75,000.
Lafayette, Ind. — Luna Amuse. Co.
has increased its capital from $150,000
to $400,000.
Trenton, N. J, — Nixon-Forrest
Theater Co., to operate from 417
Market Place, Camden. New Jersey
Corp., Guarantee and Trust Co., Agt.
Capitalization, $2,000, divided into 406
shares of $5 each. Fred G. Nixon-
Nirdlinger, Jules E. Mastbaum and
Dan E. Brogan, with 100, 99 and 1
share each, incorporators.
Trenton, N. J. — Brighton Hotel
Co. to operate picture and other thea-
ters. Capital, $125,000. Incorporat-
ors, D. Miles Rigon, Edith L. Had-
field and Elwood Thompson.
other words, when the advertising
campaigns are laid out for the fall
the entire chain of these model and
progressive houses will have their an-
nouncements within a large circular
First National chain drawn especial-
ly for the purpose, the houses en-
closed as a whole within this circle.
The trademark of First National will
be put forward here in a manner so
as to let the public know the full
meaning of First National trademark.
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nh&t^ll be a Franchise everywhere
One territory almost
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J. D. WILLIAMS, I
ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES INC.
WILL HAVE OVER PRO RATA ONE THOUSAND
FRANCHISES OPENING CLEVELAND CONVENTION.
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Prologue Circuit
(Continued from Page 1)
be comparatively small, even after the
overhead expense of bookmg office
and travel had been added.
Shice a visit to San Francisco Lal-
licott is said to have received the in-
dorsement of First National mem-
bers throughout the country, and addi-
tional impetus has been given the
scheme by a telegram understood to
have been received from J. U. Wil-
liams of First National.
Williams has forwarded a proposal
from the home office which is now
being submitted to all First National
exhibitors, and through which the
circuit will be able to engage the art-
ists for a period of 200 weeks.
It is planned to contract for the
services of the headliners of the op-
eratic and vaudeville stage, as well
as for a number of legitimate stars.
The plans call for four divisions,
a western, northern, eastern and
southern. Each division is to be un-
der the direction of a routing and
booking office with subdivisions for
each state or territory.
The western division will comprise
California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah,
Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Each
state will again have its own sub-
booking and routing office, under di-
rection of the home booking office.
All talent will be fully rehearsec
in at least six prologue productions,
for the picture which may be shown
in one city may not be shown in an-
other for several weeks, and it will
be necessary that they change their
repertoire in another prologue pro-
duction upon their arrival.
Sol Lesser stated that communica-
tions have been forwarded by the
home office to Carolina White and
Orville Harold.
"We will sign up every well-known
star and performer and will spare
no expense to secure the greatest
acts for our circuit," said Lesser.
"With 6,000 houses ready to give a
week or sometimes two weeks First
National can well afford to contract
talent for a period of almost two
years. I believe that Jack Callicott's
plan is without doubt the dawn of a
new era in cinema entertainment."
Michael Gore states that Jack Cal-
licott will have charge of activities in
the western territory.
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Saturday, June 5, 192C
No statement could be secured from
First National yesterday regarding the
above.
Kineto Capacity 1,000,000 Ft. Weekly
The Kineto Co. of America, Inc.,
has extended the facilities of its lab-
oratory so as to turn out 1,000,000 ft.
of film weekly.
Roxy" at Capitol
(Continued from Page 1)
Noticeable in the new form of en-
tertainment was the summer garb of
the theater. The Capitol concert or-
chestra occupied a prominent posi-
tion on the ytage. Back of the or-
chestra ranged the Capitol ensem-
ble. The orchestra pit was a bower
of flowers and vines.
In addition to the transfer of the
orchestra to the stage, a second stage
has been erected at an elevation of
five feet, just back of the orchestra.
The second stage is sufficiently large
to permit of the customary screen
and the novelties planned by Roth-
apfel. A beautiful allegorical cur-
tain has been supplied by Art Di-
rector John Wenger . During the vo-
cal numbers the Capitol ensemble
was seated immediately in front of
the second or miniature stage, and
between the two divisions of the or-
chestra.
At the sides of the smaller stage
and extending behind the orchestra
to the main proscenium were alle-
gorical landscapes, also the work of
Wenger. The pit, formerly occupied
by the orchestra, was transformed
into a bower of greenery and artificial
flowers.
Not the least of the interior em-
bellishments was a marked change in
the lighting effects. The sombreness
heretofore characteristic of the thea-
ter was dispelled through a radical
change from dead and lusterless illu-
mination to soft lights sufficient to
emphasize the beauties of the theater
interior.
Rothapfel decided on a two-hour
progra minterspersed with orchestral
selections, vocal and ensemble num-
bers, picture features and novelties.
Victor Herbert's "American Fan-
asie," a potpourri of patriotic and old-
time songs, opened the musical pro-
gram, these numbers being followed
by interpretive dance numbers by the
Albertieri Dancers.
One of the most beautiful of the
musical numbers was the group of
Indian love lyrics sung by Capitol
soloists. Another pleasing feature
consisted of excerpts from "Mile. Mo-
diste," by the orchestra, assisted by
Irene Williams and the ensemble.
The film features include "Scratch
4 My Back" with T. Roy Barnes and
Helene Chadwick, and a Hy Mayer
Travelaugh, "At the Zoo."
The bill with which "Roxy" inau-
gurated last night his regime will be
continued without change for the ne
week.
Aliens in Englan d
(Continued from Page 1)
orate stage settings will be employed
in the two theaters.
The fronts of both theaters will be
constructed of glazed cotta. A feat-
ure is the plans calling for an im-
mense tea and soda grille. The soda
grille will be located in the base-
ment. The tea room will be on the
main floor near the entrances and will
accommodate 1,500 patrons.
The London theaters will feature
British made pictures.
On April 5 WID'S DAILY, in a
special cable from London, stated thaf
the Aliens has secured a site in Lon-
don for a theater.
Before J. J. Allen went to London
last winter, this publication also indi-
cated that the European trip was for
the purpose of arranging for the
building of theaters in England and
the Continent.
Plans Ready for New Portola
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
San Francisco — Within the near fu-
ture the present Portola theater in
Market street, near Fourth, is to be
razed to make way for the construc-
tion of a $1,000,000 picture palace,
typically Californian in architecture
and with a seating capacity of about
2,500.
These plans are made known by
lerbert Rothchild and Herman Wob-
ber of the California-Imperial-Portola
chain.
Contracts have already been let by
these interests for the opening work
on the big Granada theater, soon to
be erected at Market and Jones Sts.
Wobber has hinted that still another
huge theater will be erected in the
city and says that the site has al-
ready been chosen and will be made
known in the near future.
Film-Lore Plans Features
Film-Lore Prod. Co., Inc., recently
chartered in Albany with a capitaliz-
ation of $150,000, plans the produc-
tion of features.
Alexander A. Stuart is president
and associated with him are Fred J.
Nicholls and Charter Harkness. Of-
fices, 20 West 34th St.
Graham Gets Judgment
Arthur Butler Graham has been
awarded a judgment brought against
the Nicholas Kessel Laboratories,
Inc., for $2,175.19, on May 20.
e ne^
Lavner Resigns.
H. S. Lavner has resigned as public-
ity and exploitation manager for W.
W. Hodkinson Corp.
Comedy Features Ben Turpin
"Married Life," the Mack Sennett
five reeler which is to be released
through First National, features Ben
Turpin, for the first time in the come-
dian's career.
This feature comedy was made es-
pecially for First National and does
not interfere with Sennett's produc-
ing plans for Associated Producers.
It was shown for the first time in
the nature of a test at the Strand the-
ater, Pasadena, Cal., on Tuesday
evening.
Famous Players are understood to
own a controlling interest in the Cali-
fornia string of theaters.
Differences Settle
(Continued from Page 1)
with the I. M. P. E. A.
The work of the Committee
has been practically completed,
only producers who have not r
ed on the theater-buying questioi
Famous Players and Fox.
Frank Rembusch and several
ers on the committee left town
terday, while the remaining mei
of the committee will leave for
land to-morrow.
Sir:
S. Barrett McCormick of Cin-
cinnati, O., writes:
"The Edgar Stories are as de-
lightful a feature as the Circle
Theatre has ever had on its
screen. The combination of the
Tarkington story and Goldwyn
production is excellent. Con-
gratulations !"
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Features Reviewed
THE COURAGE OF MARGE O'DOONE
Vitagraph Special Page 2
William Faversham in
THE MAN WHO LOST HIMSELF
Selznick Page 3
THE RETURN OF TARZAN
Numa Pictures Corp.-Goldwyn Page 5
Madlaine Traverse in THE IRON HEART
Fox Page 7
Georges Carpentier in THE WONDER MAN
Robertson-Cole Page 9
Max Linder in THE LITTLE CAFE
Pathe Page 11
Elmo Lincoln in UNDER CRIMSON SKIES
Jewel-Universal Page 13
Robert Warwick in THOU ART THE MAN
Paramount-Artcraft Page 15
Marguerite Marsh in. , .WITS VS. WITS
Harry Grossman-Hallmark Page 17
Gladys Brockwell in WHITE LIES
Fox Page 19
Short Reels Page 23
News of the Week
in Headlines
Tuesday
Frank ;Rembusch of Indianapolis would merge all ex-
hibitor factions into one national organization.
First National 1920-21 schedule includes three from
Allen Holubar.
1,122 franchises let according to First National, 2,000
additional theaters reported lined up.
Gaumont pledges $1,000 to charity if competitor has
better color pictures than his.
Wednesday
Next year's schedule announced by First National plan
60 productions, from 15 producing units.
, 30 productions from Associated Producers first year.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford in New York.
May attend Cleveland convention.
Metro signs eight prominent authors.
Thursday
Robertson-Cole to build studios in California.
Joseph L. Plunkett to again assume management of
Strand.
Famous Players Plan 104 for next year.
Friday
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Move under way to hold one convention of exhibitors
in Cleveland. Committee of Seventeen at work.
Monster combine being efifected. If completely devel-
oped would establish unusual conditions from pro-
duction to distribution.
Famous Players plan many specials for coming year.
Saturday
Allen Theatrical Enterprises of Canada announce plans
for theater building in Europe. Secure site for two
theaters in London, England.
Plans iinder way to circuit prologues in First National
houses throughout the country.
Committee representing Motion Picture Theater Own-
ers of America and Independent Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors to meet in Cleveland Monday. Indications
point to one convention.
C. R. Seeley leaves National Pictures Theaters.
Capitol reopens with typical Rothapfel program.
"Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin,
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Sunday, June 6, 1920
Lack of Proper Atmosphere Prevents This From Achieving Real Strength
"THE COURAGE OF MARGE O'DOONE"
Vitagraph Special
DIRECTOR David Smith
AUTHOR. James Oliver Curwood
SCENARIO BY Robert North Bradbury
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Lack of proper production values
keep this down.
STORY Doesn't contain atmosphere of "big-
ness" for which author is famous.
DIRECTION Only fair
PHOTOGRAPHY ^ Fair
LIGHTINGS Quite a few scenes poorly lighted
; CAMERA WORK Fair
LEADING PLAYERS Pauline Starke and Niles
Welch satisfactory.
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Satisfactory snow stuff
INTERIORS Negligible
DETAIL Hardly any of it
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of the far
north.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,447 feet
They haven't been altogether successful in com-
municating the atmosphere of "bigness" to "The Cour-
age of Marge O'Doone." This is an atmosphere that
James Oliver Curwood always strives for in his sto-
ries of the northern snows and was doubtless part of
this one in its printed form. The producers, however,
haven't quite succeeded in catching this element. Per-
haps the chief fault is that they left the job for the
subtitles to undertake. But Curwood's descriptive
color should have been injected into the action itself
to make it convincing.
Because of this inability to catch the spirit of big-
ness many of the story's situations lack the required
dramatic force. For instance, in the beginning they
introduce Michael and Margaret O'Doone, who live up
in the big snows. Michael is a friend of all and when
an Indian comes to him because his wife is sick, he
makes a long trip to see if he can mend matters. Be-
cause he stays away overnight Margaret goes momen-
tarily insane and believes that a licentious trapper is
her husbnd. They lead you to believe that the trapper
takes advantage of Margaret.
This whole sequence doesnt register as true. Any-
way it causes the separation of the O'Doones and
throws their baby. Marge, into the hands of rough
characters. Years pass and Michael has become doc-
tor of souls and bodies of the whole north. He meets
David Raine, a youth from the east, disillusioned in
love. David has found a picture of Marge left in the
railway carriage seat by Margaret and decides to go
north to find her because it says on the photograph
that "she is alone."
The rest of the picture is taken up with David's
finding of Marge and his fights to keep her from fall-
ing into the hands of the "brute." After a bear fight
has been rung in and a man and dog fight is told of
in the subtitles the happy ending is brought in with
David and Marge together and Michael and Margaret
reunited. It seems after all that the trapper didn't
take advantage of Margaret.
The exteriors of this are true enough snow scenes,
but somehow they don't suggest the bigness and ex-
panse that has often been communicated to northern
stories. The action, for the most part, takes place in
semi-closeups, many of which are none too well light-
ed. The fight between David and the "brute" is well
staged and the bear fight is a novelty, but just why
Marge had to run across the snows (in the distance)
and in her birthday clothes is hard to understand.
Maybe this is the courage referred to in the title.
Pauline Starke appears as Marge, while Niles Welch
is David. George Stanley, Billie Bennet, Jack CJurtis,
William Dyer, Boris Karlofif and James O'Neill com-
plete the cast.
Author's Name Is Best Bet in Advertising This One
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This picture is to be noted more for faults of omis-
sion than mere errors of commission, so on the surface
it passes as a fairly satisfactory feature. The major-
ity of audiences will probably accept it for what it is
and so you'll have few kicks coming.
Naturally register Curwood's name in all the adver-
tising and also mention the fact that Baree, his famous
dog character, again has an importnt role in the story.
Curwood has many readers and his stories are famous
for just such novelties as the dog character and the
bear fight.
You won't go wrong on playing up Pauline Starke,
for, though she hasn't an awful lot to do here, past
performances have made her quite a favorite. Niles
Welch, too, has a reputation and you might use his
name to advantage.
Sunday, June 6, 1920
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Splendid Light Comedy In Which Star Registers Big Hit
William Faversham in
"THE MAN WHO LOST HIMSELF"
Selznick
DIRECTOR ^ George D. Baker
AUTHOR H. DeVore Stackpole
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE .Splendid comedy — star registers
every minute.
STORY High impossible even for comedy, but
star and production make it highly enjoyable
DIRECTION Very good
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Great double exposure in
dual role scenes.
STAR Registers a wonderful hit as a comedian
SUPPORT Hedda Hopper splendid opposite-
all commendable.
EXTERIORS Just a few street scenes to sug-
gest London.
INTERIORS Excellent
DETAIL Many fine touches in star's perform-
ance make it very unusual.
CHARACTER OF' STORY Breezy American
takes ruined English earl's place and straight-
ens out his affairs.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,500 feet
"The Man Who Lost Himself" in which William
Faversham appears in a comedy role is a surprising
treat. In the first place you have the idea that you're
in for an hour of melodrama because of the title. In-
stead the picture establishes itself as an excellent light
comedy with the star doing some wonderful business
in a dual role. Incidentally it's time to rejoice. At
least a picture producer has awakened to the fact that
Faversham has few superiors in light comedy roles.
They knew this on the stage long ago, but the picture
producers have felt obliged to put him in "classics"
in the past.
As a comedian Faversham can out-shine any other
screen star doing the light type of stuff. He's work-
ing all the time and registering some comedy bit in
every scene. He puts originality into his bits of busi-
ness and he registers his comedy by facial expressions
immediately recognizable as the result of long practice
and ripe ability.
The story of this is highly impossible even for com-
edy, but the star, backed up by the entirely sympa-
thetic production, put it over with a bang. This im-
possibility evinces itself in the original premise of the
story — an American drummer outwardly the counter-
part of a dissolute Englishman who has run his for-
tune into the ground, disgraced his title and caused his
wife to leave him, assumes his place and gets away
with it before family and servants.
The comedy that Faversham gets over as the Amer-
ican being initiated into the Englishman's altogether
strange sphere is immense, and both the interest and
the humor quicken when the drummer straightway
proceeds to straighten out the lord's business and do-
mestic affairs. His scene with the blackmailer when
he snatches the forged check from him and eats it, the
while holding the fellow off with one arm, is the cli-
max of a long sequence of hearty laughs.
Nor is the love element neglected. The romance
between the Englishman's wife who appreciates the
change in the American over her dissolute husband
is delightful and developed with a dash of suspenseful
piquancy that is charming. In the end the American
confesses his real identity and breaks the news to the
Englishman's family that the real lord committed sui-
cide. But the romance comes to a happy end.
Faversham has an admirable supporting cast headed
by Hedda Hopper, who cuts a charming figure as the
wife. The others are Violet Reed, jRadcliffe Steele,
Claude Payton, Mathilde Brundage, Emily Fitzroy
and Downing Clarke.
Here's One That You Can^t Go Wrong On
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Yon can't go wrong on "The Man Who Lost Him-
self." Two more pictures like this one and William
Faversham would be established as one of the screen's
foremost light comedians. No matter what luck you
have had with his past pictures, don't fight shy of
this. Your audiences are going to enjoy every min-
ute of it.
You can make a big thing of this, too. Advertise it
more heavily than you do the average and give it an
extra day or two in the booking. Play it up as a com-
edy with such catch lines as "William Faversham in
a comedy of luck, pluck and romance," "The story of
an American drummer who assumed the place of an
English earl and ."
In fact you make all the noise you want on this,
confident that no one will accuse you of overestimat-
ing your show after the picture's been on a day or two.
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Latest Tarzan Picturejs Melodramatic Diamond in the Rough
"THE RETURN OF TARZAN"
Numa Pictures Corp.-Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Harry Revier
AUTHOR Edgar Rice Burroughs
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Lots of thrills and novelties in
long melodrama that lacks polish.
STORY Is one adventure and thrill after an-
other— could have been much better handled
in scenario.
DIRECTION Has gained some good effects and
thrills register but details don't convince.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable, especially in jungle
stuflf.
CAMERA WORK Good
LEADING PLAYERS Gene Pollar moderately
successful as Tarzan — others average.
EXTERIORS Some fine jungle stuff
INTERIORS Average
DETAIL Details of story fail to convince — ac-
tion stuff good.
CHARACTER OF STORY Further adventures
of Tarzan beset in civilization.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTIN 6,800 feet
"The Return of Tarzan" is a melodramatic diamond
in the rough. Like its two predecessors in the Tar-
zan picture series it has small amount of polish from
the standpoint of production. And even less convinc-
ing stories have been better shaped in the continuity
than the present Tarzan work.
But when it comes to melodramatic thrills, of these
"The Return of Tarzan" has a plenty. Two notable
moments are when Tarzan does battle with two dif-
ferent lions, in each case a lady's life being at stake on
the outcome. These fights have been very well put
on and are inclined to send thrills and chills chasing
down the spine. Of course the outcome of these fights
is never in doubt. A villain may win over a hero, but
not a lion. But the realism is there.
The story of this is propelled forward mainly
through one character's ability to lie to another. They
open up with Tarzan returning to France on an ocean
liner. He incurs the enmity of a wretch, RokofT, when
he catches him attempting to cheat in a card game.
In Paris Rokoff ties up with Clayton, pretender to
Tarzan's rightful domains, and the fight is on. Through
a lie they force Tarzan into a lady's bed chamber anO
subsequently into a duel with her husband. But the
bullets have no eflfect on Tarzan, as he is unjustly
accused.
Before he leaves Paris for the French possession in
northern Africa he engages in a whirlwind fight with
six or eight hirelings of Rokoflf and Clayton, beating
them into a collective pulp. Later he is again on a
boat trailing RokofT's villainous companion for the
French government. iRokoflF finally succeeds in knock-
ing him overboard. Through an extreme case of luck,
very extreme, Tarzan is cast up from the sea on the
edge of his jungle. Then a fire on board a passing
yacht, and Jane Porter, who loves Tarzan, is also cast
up from the sea. He saves her from the lion for the
happy ending.
There is much that is thrilling and novel in "Tar-
zan." There are some good scenes back in the jungle
when Tarzan is shown renewing old acquaintances
with the animals. These scenes present the choicest
illusion of the picture. They make you feel them.
For the rest it is a succession of thrills, big ones and
little ones, but there's always something doing and
while a much better production could have been their
background, the present effect of the picture is satis-
fying to the melodramatic lovers.
Gene Pollar fairs well as Tarzan. Armand Cortez
plots as RokofT. Karla Schramm is pretty Jane. Oth-
ers are Walter Miller, George Romain, Louis Stearns
and Estelle Taylor.
Great Opportunities in This for the Real Showman
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Return of Tarzan" lacks a high class polish,
but withal it is a stirring melodrama in the rough and
as the first of this series went well this one certainly
ought to go better with the same audiences, for if any-
thing, and despite its lack of distinction, it is a better
produced picture than the first.
You can cash in on a lot of publicity on this. Edgar
Rice Burroughs' Tarzan stories are among the best
known works written with the picture crowds. They
are still running in newspapers and magazines. Cut
outs can be used effectively as lobby displays along
with stills from the production. The book store tie-up
is also an excellent and logical means of exploitation
in this instance.
Something suggesting the jungle in the theater
lobby or in the way of stage setting will also prove
effective. In fact here is a picture that offers many
opportunities to the real showman. It can be made a
big box office attraction.
Carpentier Scores
"The Wonder Man"
Directed by John G. Adolfi
Has Smashing Premier
in NEW YORK CITY
at $2.00 Admissions.
The Grand Ballroom of
The HOTEL ASTOR
seating 2000 people
was packed to capacity.
S. R. O. Business the first
four days of the run indicates
'TURN AWAY'* Business
for the entire week.
This Triumph was scored in the
face of a three-day Holiday that
caused an exodus to the country,
that was unprecedented in the
history of New York,
CRITICISM from
The New York
Evening Telegram
May 30, 1920
by JANE DIXON
"Last evening, in the grand ballroom of the
Aster Hotel, Georges appeared for cinema
championship of the world. Beyond perad-
venture of doubt his is no one-track talent."
A BIG SURPRISE
"The Carpentier picture was one of the
biggest surprises Broadway has had in many
a season.
"We are wise to the ways of capitalizing
celebrities — hundred-thousand-dollar name —
ten-twenty-and-thirty scenario acting, scen-
ery and support. It always makes us feel
as if some one had sold us a toy balloon and
then stuck a pin in it.
"Robertson-Cole have not so imposed upon
a hero-worshipping public. They have made
it possible for us to see one of the most pop-
ular athletes of the day in action. This much
we expected, but what we did not expect was
to find in Carpentier a real actor, an artist
with the finish of a French gentleman and
the finesse of an habitual stage star."
THE WONDER MAN
"Such is the name under which Robertson-
Cole, promoters of the film, have chosen to
introduce their boxing star to an already
sceptical screen world.
"M. Carpentier not only lived up to the
title. He did more. He topped it. Three
frozen-faced critics who are wont to use these
twilight picture hours for malevolent medita-
tion, were seen to rouse from their stupor
and blink their eyes unbelievingly at 'The
Wonder Man.' When our hero caused the
villain to kiss the canvas for the fatal ten,
one of these three ravens actually committed
the critical faux pas of clapping his hands in
approval just like an ordinary ticket-buyer.
The mistake was overlooked on the part of
his fellows owing to the heavy barrage of
applause being laid down by a wondering and
well-pleased audience."
"MILLION DOLLAR SMILE"
The Carpentier smile is bound to cause the
hearts of several million matinee maids to
skip a beat every time it lights up his frank-
ly winning face. His is a personality so ac-
centuated as to overcome the silence of the
screen, to reach out and make friends among
those who have merely meant to pose in the
role of onlookers.
The story? Why tell? Suffice to say it is
good, substantial, thrilling, sustained, and
that it has to do with the French and the
United States Secret Service.
Sensational Knockout
Moe Mark and
Walter Hayes
On Screen Examination
PERSONALLY BOOKED
"The WONDER MAN"
To follow the Astor showing: —
THE STRAND— New York City, week
June 6th.
THE STRAND— Brooklyn, N. Y., week
June 1 3 th.
A Few Newspaper Criticisms:
The men like his serious scenes, especially when he is pitting
his slenderness in scientific combat against a heavier opponent,
but the women like the nice boyish smile that so attractively
lights up his face. New York Morning Telegraph.
The most striking feature of the entertainment was the reve-
lation of Carpentier as an actor. He has many opportunities
for distinctive action, opportunities of which he takes full ad-
vantage. New York Tribune.
It is a splendid picture, aside from Carpentier's part in it and
he is almost as good a screen actor as he is a fighter.
New York Herald.
"His (Carpentier's) suppleness is a delight and he can act,
too." New York News.
"Surprised his audience at the Hotel Astor by demonstrating
real acting ability. The producers have supplied 'The Idol of
France' with an excellent story and a competent supporting
cast." New York Evening Mail.
Moe Mark says: —
"If the exhibitors have
any doubts about "THE
WONDER MAN" being
one of the REAL BIG
PICTURES of the year-
have them wire me."
No Actor on Stage
or Screen — Has ever
received the tremen-
dous Volumeof PUB-
LICITY that has been
given to GEORGES
CARPENTIER—
AND HE IS STILL
RECEIVING
FIRST PAGE SPACE
Every ROBERTSON-COLE Exchange has a
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Sunday, June 6, 1920
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Carpentier Is The Better Actor Anyway !
Georges Carpentier in
"THE WONDER MAN"
Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR John G. Adolfi
AUTHOR Daniel Carson Goodman
SCENARIO BY Joseph W. Farnham
CAMERAMAN George Benoit
AS A WHOLE Generally a very pleasant sur-
prise— should register with sporting element.
STORY Not a lot to it but gives star chance to
show his ring form.
DIRECTION Commendable— very good fight
scenes.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS One bad sequence— rest O. K.
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Appears very much at ease
SUPPORT Faire Binney pouts a little too much
— others commendable.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Very good
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Suspicion cast on
hero for theft of important papers — turns out
to be a member of French secret service.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,100 feet
So many cele1:)rities from sporting and other circles
who have entered the pictures have proven such fliv-
vers that it is a pleasure to record that Georges Car-
pentier. European heavyweight champion and aspirant
to the same honors in America, puts up a very good
appearance before the camera, appearing quite at home
and registering simple expressions that have stumped
the niajority of the others.
Of course "The Wonder Man" gives him an oppor-
tunity to show his fighting form. He is shown shadow
'boxing, sparring with his partner and going through
the usual order of training stunts such as rope skip-
ping and bag-punching. In the four-round fight staged
during the picture he displays some lightning foot
work and some clever punches that give an inkling
as to his style despite the fact that his opponent is only
the heavy in the story.
The plot by the way is a very simple affair and dis-
appears altogether from view once or twice during
the picture. When Georges hands his opponent the
knockout the plot too goes down for the count and has
a pretty hard time reviving. However, the interest in
the story is quite well maintained. Some good com-
edy snatches have been injected that count largely in
the story's favor.
The story concerns the mysterious appearance in
^Vashington society of Henri (Carpentier), a French
war hero. He incurs the enmity of Gardner, boxing
champion of the country club, and has the stigma of
suspicion cast on him for a theft of valuable papers.
It doesn't take a great stretch of the imagination to
figure out that Gardner is the villain who purloined
the papers and that Henri is the man of the hour who
finally brings him to justice artd reveals himself as a
French secret service agent working with the U. S.
The romance is well worked in and Faire Binney
gives Carpentier enthusiastic support, although she
is inclined to resort to her cute little pout a bit too
much. The fight scenes are very well staged and look
like flashlights of the National Sporting Club. The
"extras" in the case were guests for the most part and
the dress suits look tailored.
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Fts Just This : Do Your People Want To See Carpentier ?
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Georges Carpentier in
"THE WONDER MAN"
Robertson-Cole
What you can do with this depends altogether on
the character of your audiences. It seems as if the
star ought to draw very well in downtown houses and
attract attention from transients. In fact, the going
ought to be good wherever there is a smattering of the
sporting element. Carpentier has received a lot of
publicity in the big cities and it ought to be a pretty
easy thing for you to get extra publicity from the
sporting editors on his picture. New York sport writ-
ers have given the picture considerable space.
Following the example of those handling the pic-
ture in New York you might also make an effort to
secure the endorsement of your branch of the Amer-
ican Legion if this means anything to your audiences.
In fact, as an exploitation card "The Wonder Man"
has very great possibilities. The whole thing narrows
down to a question, "Do your people want to see this
man or not?" If they do the going should be easy.
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Max Linder in
"THE LITTLE CAFE"
Pathe
DIRECTOR Raymond Tristan Bernard
AUTHOR Raymond Tristan Bernard
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Contains a number of good com-
edy sequences but lapses into the common-
place quite often.
STORY Contains a very good comedy idea, but
possibilities are not fully realized.
DIRECTION Shows irregular sense of comedy
PHOTOGRAPHY Satisfactory
LIGHTINGS Same
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Gets comedy over very well, but at times
seems to suffer from lack of direction.
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Lots of interesting shots of Paris
INTERIORS Average
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Adventures of a
waiter who inherits a fortune.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,783 feet
"The Little Cafe," an adaptation of the musical com-
edy of the same name, produced in Paris, proves to be
a picture containing a number of good comedy se-
quences, but which often lapses into the commonplace
because of lack of imagination and the knowledge of
what continuous comedy is on the part of those con-
cerned in the production.
First there is a sequence well handled from practi-
cally every comedy viewpoint. Then the action takes
on a commonplace appearance that registers little or
anything. Thus it goes throughout. It really looks
as if they had attempted to make an exact reproduc-
tion of the musical comedy and when they came to the
parts where the music was important didn't have the
imagination to fill in with original matter.
The idea of the plot is slight but one containing rich
possibilities for this field of work. Max Linder ap-
pears as a water in the Little Cafe. An old servant of
his uncle's home learns that he is to inherit a fortune
and straightway cooks up a scheme to get a cut of the
money. He goes to Max's boss and influences him to
sign him up for twenty years with a stipulation in the
contract that whoever breaks the agreement shall for-
feit half a million francs.
So when Max learns of his inheritance all he can do
is to stay on in the Little Cafe rather than make the
forfeit. The rest of the picture is comprised of some
good situations and some commonplaces, but the gen-
eral effect is pleasing. Max at first tries to make the
proprietor of the cafe break the contract by giving
away his choicest liquers, but this plan fails. He then
takes to going out at nights after work to other cafes,
where he becomes known as an eccentric millionaire.
The sequence in the cafe where he pretends to be a
waiter to his party of guests in order to throw a lady
friend off the right track is about the funniest of the
lot.
Had the picture been produced by an American di-
rector more attention would have been paid to the ro-
mantic element, which is very poorly developed here.
Even in this type of comedy, which contains some
knockabout work, a romantic action thread is wel-
come and often necessary. However, the French di-
rector has presented a number of interesting views of
the Paris streets that help to make up for his frequent
lapses from the proper comedy vein.
The star is very good in the comedy sequences but
is lost along with the humor when the director forgets.
Wanda Lyon is the girl with little to do. The rest of
the cast is made up of a group of players, some of
whom have an excellent idea of what comedy is.
Satisfactory Entertainment Should Give Fair B. O. Showing
Box Ofifice Analysis for the Exhibitor
You aren't going to establish any laugh records with
this, but at the same time it stands a good chance of
giving audiences average satisfaction in the comedy
line. Its comedy sequences are good when they ap-
pear and the views of Paris help things considerably
when the action is inclined to drag.
If you show this make a point of announcing that
it marks the return to the screen of Max Linder, most
popular comedian in France, after a long absence due
to illness from war injuries. He has many admirers
in this country and this first reappearance should at-
tract from old time's sake.
Mention the fact that this was made in Paris and
that it contains many scenes shot on that city's streets.
Also note the fact that "The Little Cafe" was a stage
play that met with some success here.
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Sunday, June 6, 1920
DAIUV
13
Little to Recommend This in Either Story or Production
Elmo Lincoln in
"UNDER CRIMSON SKIES"
Jewel-Universal
DIRECTOR Rex Ingram
AUTHOR J. G. Hawks
SCENARIO BY Harvey Thew
CAMERAMAN Phil Rosen
AS A WHOLE Another sea picture which fur-
nishes some excitement toward close, but oth-
erwise hasn't much in its favor.
STORY Silent sacrifice stuff, not comprehensive
DIRECTION Ordinary for the most part; han-
dled storm scene very well.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Can fight, but otherwise won't impress
SUPPORT Harry Van Meter a cowardly vil-
lain ; Mabel Ballin his wife.
EXTERIORS Almost entirely aboard vessel
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Few errors in story ssquence
CHARACTER OF STORY Sacrificing captain
endures false accusation for happiness of vil-
lain's wife.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
There seems to be a fiock of sea going productions
on the market just at this time. "Under Crimson Skies"
makes the third in two weeks. Each one has the cap-
tain of a vessel for the central character, and in each
instance he has ruled his crew with the violence made
popular by London's character of Wolf Larsen in "The
Sea Wolf."
However, in this,.they don't, make so much of the
captain's treatment of his crew.. .Instead a villain is
introduced and the remainder of the picture has to do
with his efiforts to smuggle ammunition to the Mexi-
can rebels. The story is very unconvincing and de-
pends wholly upon the atmosphere of the sea to lielp
" ft over. They have resorted to much artiliciai nu^an-^
to carry out the story. For instance, the villain is sup-
posed to be accompan>ing a shipment of pianos which
in reality are filled with ammunition. As a means of
acquainting the captain with the fact that he is un-
knowingl}' carrying the deadly freight for the rebel
troups, they have the child suggest to the captain that
her mother sing for him, whereupon he proceeds to
{ttncrate a piano because she cannot sing witliout ac
companiment.
There is one sequence, a storm at night, which is
ve'ry'well handled indeed, and very realistic. The
^decks of the vessel are flooded and the rain keeps pour-
ing, down while the crew battle with the rigging.
Later the fight between the rebels and the President's
forces affords some excitement, but it's such a wild
scramble that the spectator finds it difficult to keep
track t)f just what is going on.
Clayton, his wife Helen, and their child were thi'
only passengers aboard the Southern Cross. The
rough Captain Barstow felt sorry for the wife and
child, who seemed to mean nothing to Clayton. Bar-
stow discovered that Clayton's pianos consisted of
ammunition intended for Mexican rebels, but for the
sake of Helen and the child said nothing. However,
upon reaching their destination one of Clayton's gang
had Barstow brought before the court for assault.
Barstow was sentenced to five years.
He later made his escape and reached an island in-
habited by beach combers. He beat their leader into
submission and '/Ccame one of them. Some time after
lie learned that Clayton and Helen were in the Amer-
ican consul which was being stormed by the rebels.
He gathered together all the beach combers and ar-
rived in time to save the consul. Clayton dies while
trying to escape. A sort of epilogue flash shows Helen
and Barstow together while a title gracefully indi
cates the happy ending.
May Get Over With an Easily Satisfied Crowed
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you are willing to depend on the atmosphere of
the sea and upon the fair amount of excitement con-
tained in the slight revolution sequence you can prob-
ably get away with this. There is not much else for
you to depend upon. You can siy something about
the terrific storm at night. This lias been well han-
dled and is good lo look at. Elmo i.incoln's n'lme mav
interest those who remember him in the Tarzan pic-
tures. However, outside of his various pugilistic dis-
plays his appearance in "Under Crimson Skies" does
not mean very much.
For catch lines try: "Vou have seen the various
races of the earth in both scenic and feature produc
tions, but have you ever seen the Beach Combers?
They play a big ])art in the picture at the then
ter Go and see them." Or, "He was a tyrant captain.,
but he could make a sacrifice. .See how a rough man
submitted to imprisonment for the sake of a woman
in "Under Crimson .Skivs.' "
Arthur E Beck presents
LEAHB^ii
in
Cynthia-qf-the-Minute
YOU CAN BUILD A STRONG PROGRAM AROUND
"CYNTHIA-OF- THE- MINUTE'
"Cynthia-of- the- Minute has great balancing qualities, which.'
means that it will blend harmoniously with any good
program, it also means that it will lend strength to youi;
program as a whole.
The thrills are there, it is shot through with mystery and
there is a rapid interchange of action and intrigue.
W.W.HODKINSON CORPOMnON
527 Fifth Avenue , New York Qty
Distributing^ through PATHE £xchange,Incorponiteit
From the novel by
LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
Directed by Perry VekrofP
Sunday, June 6, 1920
DAI1.Y
15
Episodic Story Handicaps This One Considerably
Robert Warwick in
"THOU ART THE MAN"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Thomas Heffron
AUTHOR F. E. Mills- Young
SCENARIO BY Margaret TurnbuU
CAMERAMAN Victor Ackland
AS A WHOLE Very jerky and episodic produc-
tion that fails to hold the interest.
STORY Certainly wasn't a good picture story
DIRECTION Hasn't much chance to show with
such an episodic plot.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Commendable
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Is also handicapped by story, though role
of gentleman-adventurer fits him.
SUPPORT Capable
EXTERIORS Suggest Africa well enough
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Little of it
CHARACTER OF STORY Innocent man car-
ries stigma of shame to save name of inno-
cent girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION .5,003 feet
"Thou Art the Man" is a picturization of a book
entitled "Myles Calthorpe, I. D. B.," and from appear-
ances it was rather an unfortunate choice for feature
material. Not that it is lacking in action by any
means. Quite the contrary, for here is a picture that
goes far in the other direction and contains altogether
too much. This is evidenced in the exceedingly jerky
and episodic character of the production. The lapses
of time during the story are nearly as frequent as its
subtitles. Such a picture always has a difficult time
holding the interest and "Thou Art the Man" fails in
this time and again.
Myles is first introduced. on an Australian ostrich
farm. His suspicions that his employers are dealing
in diamonds stolen from the mines cost him his job.
Later in a nearby city he obtains a clerkship in the
feather packing house of Farrant, Farrant being in
league with his former employers, A romance devel-
ops between Myles and Farrant's sister, Jean, also un-
aware of her brother's illegal occupation.
After a while Myles plans a journey to another city
and Farrant has Jean hand him an envelope supposed-
ly containing legal documents to deliver at his desti-
nation. He is searched aboard the ship and diamonds
are discovered in the envelope. Rather than bring
shame on Jean, whom he is sure is innocent, Myles
goes to prison for three years and suflFers the ignominy
of having the initials I. D. B. (Illicit Diamond Buyer)
attached to his name when he comes out.
Myles secures another job under a different name,
but after a time at a reception he meets Jean, who
accuses him under his own name. Myles would seek
seclusion but the brother of Jean's best friend helps
him to bring the real I. D. B.'s to justice, after he ha^
been assured that Jean will not be implicated. Then
Jean goes to him and begs his forgiveness.
This brief outline of the story fails to convey an ade-
quate idea of the picture's trying episodic character.
No sooner is one sequence of scenes fairly well launch-
ed than a title indicates a considerable lapse of time,
the interest is consequently broken, and the action be-
gins all over again. It looks as if Margaret Turnbull
had made an exact adaptation of the book, but in this
case holding so to the original has not resulted in good
picture material.
The role of Myles Calthorpe suits Robert Warwick
but both he and the large and capable supporting cast
are unable to do much with the story handicap. Among
the others are Lois Wilson, Monte Dumont, Clarence
Burton, Clarence Geldart, Harry Carter, Jane Wolfe,
Dorothy Rosher, Viora Daniel, Richard Wayne and
Lorenza Lazzarini.
May Get This One Over With Those Who Like The Star
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If your patrons are particularly strong for Robert mines despite all the care taken by the guards. This
Warwick pictures you may be able to get by with this, is real detail and it registers as very interesting. Af-
but it can't measure favorably along side of the aver- terwards, however, the action jumps around so much
age feature af the day. If you've got it all booked up that the director didn't have many opportunities for
lay stress on the fact that the action is laid in South ^^^^ ^^j^^ ^j thjg g^rt.
Africa and that it deals with illicit diamond traffic.
You might employ the initials I. D. B. in your adver- ^^'s Wilson is quite a popular leadmg woman and
tising in the way of a teaser. she might be billed along with Warwick to advantage.
They've got some good stuff at the very start show- They'll remember her from her many appearances op-
ing how it is possible to smuggle diamonds out of the posite Bryant Washburn.
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DAILV
17
Awful Results from Attempt to Make Feature
Marguerite Marsh in
"WITS VS. WITS"
Harry Grossman-Hallmark
DIRECTOR Harry Grossman
AUTHOR Harry Grossman
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Very awful attempt at produc-
tion of a feature.
STORY Poorly developed generally — utterly
mystifying — undramatic.
DIRECTION Terrible
PHOTOGRAPHY Poor
LIGHTINGS Poor
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR The best thing about the picture, but her
work counts for nothing.
SUPPORT Passable
EXTERIORS City stuff
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL None
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl detective works
way into gang of crooks and rounds them up
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Wits vs. Wits" looks like a poor effort of poor ama-
teurs. To make any sort of a showing these days a fea-
ture must attain certain standards, and these stand-
ards are set down as "average." This picture doesn't
come anywluTe near any of the acoe]>ted standards of
the day.
It is meant to be a mystery picture. Instead the
action is hopelessly mystifying. You gather after a
while, however, that Marguerite Marsh is a detective.
For this reason she has worked things so that she is
employed by a gang of crooks as stenographer. And
that is the way matters stand until the crooks, work-
ing through a bank cashier, have succeeded in draw-
ing out of the bank much more money than they have
to their account. Then Marguerite gives the alarm.
Detectives enter and presto ! The crooks are cap-
tured.
Just to cap the climax there is a sequence showing
Marguerite explaining to the judge how she did it.
And just to recap this, there is another sequence show-
ing Marguerite in the august presence of a magazine
editor to whom she has just finished reading her story,
"Wits vs. Wits." And still again follows a title saying,
"Story by Harry Grossman."
The plot of the story, that is its bare basis, is quite
all right. But it isn't well developed and it has no
meaty action to carry it along. What action it has is
quite hopelessly jumbled by an atrociously bad intro-
ductory sequence that isn't introductory because it
doesn't describe any of the characters or get them firm-
ly planted in the spectator's mind.
There are many scenes showing the characters walk-
ing in and out of rooms and along the street. These
stand out strongest after the picture is over.
And there is another flock showing Marguerite ham-
mering away at a perfectly good typewriter in a style
fit to put it out of commission for life.
These, however, are mere details. The whole pic-
ture reflects incompetency. The lighting is particu-
larly bad and the photography none too good. The
subtitles are poor. One reads "November 19," which
means nothing at all.
Marguerite Marsh is the best thing about the pic-
ture, but her work, professional in most respects
though it be, counts for little..
Looks the Same From All Angles
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The majority of the lesser attractions on the mar-
ket have some redeeming feature about them. It may
be a certain box office angle, a certain star, a certain
big thrill or whatnot. But "Wits vs. Wits" doesn't
seem to contain the slightest whisp of a sraw for an
exhibitor to grasp at.
The popularity of Marguerite Marsh might have
some weight, but the biggest star in the film firmament
would have a hard time showing along side of the very
jioor material contained in this.
Neither story nor production contain any redeeming
features that might be employed as advertising angles.
18
jM^t
DAILV
Sunday, June 6, 1920
Realistic Backgrounds Generate Some Interest in Poorly Handled Story
Madlaine Traverse in
"THE IRON HEART"
DIRECTORS Denison Clift and Paul Cazaneuve
AUTHOR Denison Clift
SCENARIO BY Denison Clift
CAMERAMAN Walter Williams
AS A WHOLE. Good backgrounds arouse in-
terest in this, but story is poorly handled
STORY. . . .Very simple plot; not developed expertly
DIRECTION Shows no contrast
PHTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Plain
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Seen to average advantage in "man" role
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Contain fine atmosphere
INTERIORS Good iron foundry scenes
DETAIL Not much of it
CHARACTER OF STORY Woman fights iron
trust because of loyalty to her employees.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"The Iron Heart" is a melodrama with a colorful
iron foundry as the setting for many of its scenes, but
which contains a very small degree of heart interest.
This is due probably to the fact that in making this
they paid hardly any attention to character develop-
ment ©r plot details and went right ahead developing
the elemental story in plain and commonplace style.
Never during the picture's run are there lights or
shades to be observed, there is no building with ac-
cumulative interest and suspense to the climax of
scene or sequence. "The Iron Heart" was evidently
written and produced in monotone.
The central character is Esther Regan, to whom
has been bequeathed the management of the Regan
Iron Works, famous for its stand against the trust.
McAllister, agent of the trust, comes with arguments
to buy out Esther, but instead is himself convinced of
the benefits resulting from the independence of the
company. He sees the contented condition of the
workers, their happy children, etc.
So he resigns from the corporation and works for
Esther, Moulton, head of the trust, starts a fight to
break the Regan Works, using CuUen, Esther's super-
intendent, as a tool. An attempt on the life of McAl-
lister is frustrated. Esther has contracted to deliver
a shipment of iron to a building company on a certain
date. Unable to disrupt the mechanism of the iron
works, Moulton purchases a branch railroad running
to the main line and thus believes the defeat of his
rivals accomplished. Cullen blames this conspiracy
on McAllister, bijt he convinces Esther of his loyalty.
They finally triumph over the opposition by appealing
to the loyalty of the Regan workers, who thereupon
proceed to take the train of iron over the line to the
main railrad despie the fight waged against them by
Moulton's men.
The various scenes laid in' the iron works possess
a certain interest that is stronger, in some respects,
than that generated by the rather poorly handled plot.
These scenes are well photographed in the bargain.
The author has slapped big business on the wrist
quite severely throughout the picture. Evidently he
wished to balance matters up a bit at the end, and so
stuck in a brace of subtitles that condemn the I. W.
W. as an organizaion of crooks and thugs. Experi-
ences of other pictures show that it is best to leave
established political and economic organizations out
of screen fiction.
Madlaine Traverse handles the role of Esther fairly
well. George McDaniel is natural but not exactly the
type for McAllister. Melbourne McDowell, Edwin
Booth Tilton and Ben Deely are well cast.
Should Get Over as Average Program Feature
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This doesn't rank very high because of its rather
poor treatement, but at the same time it is well to con-
sider a^s a good program feature because of the interest
its background will cause together with the fact that
it is the first subject produced in some time that gives
a sane picture of workingmen. So many producers
have made this class of people out as raving maniacs
that the change is welcome.
If you play this you might play up the various
scenes in the iron works as features of the production.
These will certainly arouse considerable interest. Re-
garding the story it would be a good idea to bring out
th fact that it deals with an employer on very good
terms with employees. A line such as "The story of
a woman who fought a trust and won because of the
loyalty of her workers" could be used advantageously.
They seem to be putting this star in "man" parts.
If your people have taken kindly to her in such a role
before play her up in this character in the present
instance.
Sunday, June 6, 1920
jM^
DAIUY
19
Average Production Championing the Truth At Any Price
Gladys Brockwell in
"WHITE LIES"
Fox
DIRECTOR Edward J. LeSaint
AUTHOR Charles Reade
SCENARIO BY Charles Wilson
CAMERAMAN Harry Harris
AS A WHOLE Averagely interesting picture
with rather negative effect.
STORY Characters aren't very sympathetic and
little drama is caused by their severe scram-
bling.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY Same
LIGHTINGS Nothing out of the ordinary at-
tempted.
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Displays good emotional power in trying
role.
SUPPORT Very good
EXTERIORS Plain rural stuff used to represent
Southern France.
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Predicament young
woman enters when she marries again believ-
ing first husband dead.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"White Lies" aims to prove that even those little
fibs that one uses to avoid working pain and hardship
to others should he done away with. The proving
process is certainly convincing to the spectator, for
never did a family get into more trouble with various
husbands, babies and honor than does the Beaure-
paire family of Southern France. Lies, aided and
abetted by misinformation in the newspapers, are the
sole forces that motivate the story.
Josephine, senior daughter of the family, loves Lieu-
tenant Camille Du Jordin, but is shocked by the re-
port that he has deserted his regiment on the battle-
field. Josephine and her sister, Rose, have success-
fully lied to their mother about the condition of the
family exchequer, so when Colonel Raynal, having
purchased the estate, comes to take possession it
shocks her considerably.
The colonel, being a fine man, oflfers to marry one
of the daughters (which one is altogether immaterial
with him) so that the Beaurepaire family need not be
ousted. Josephine accepts him. He leaves for the
front on his wedding night and that same hour Ca-
mille returns, proving himself a hero and giving the lie
to the newspapers.
The newspapers come in handy again when they an-
nounce the colonel's death. Josephine and Camille are
married secretly. A year passes and a baby comes,
still secretly. Then the colonel reappears and sur-
prises Josephine and Rose, who are playing with the
infant. Josephine faints and Rose claims the child as
her own. This sends Riviere, Rose's fiance, up in the
air, as well it should, and he and the colonel decide
that Camille is the guilty party.
Explanations then follow and the colonel sees the
light. He offers Josephine a quiet separation; which
she accepts, but he still remains as the "son" of Moth-
er Beaurepaire.
Such is the story of "White Lies," and on the whole
it is rather negative in effect. Some audiences will
doubtless feel inclined to laugh at the disappearing
fiance and husband act because it is employed twice
during the story. On the other hand the picture is
staged nicely and the emotional work of Gladys Brock-
well and the character performance of Charles K.
French as the colonel helps the piece considerably.
Others who appear are William Scott, Josephine
Crowell, Evans Kirk, Violet Schramm, Howard Scott
and Lule Warrenton.
This Interests and Should Please Star's Following
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This ought to give average satisfaction particularly
before those who know and admire Gladys Brock-
well's work. The story is not very dramatic, but its
many intricacies succeed fairly well in retaining the
interest over its full running time.
The title and the moral preached in the story fur-
nish the clue for catch lines and teasers a bit out of
the ordinary. Some on this order could be used : "Do
you believe in the use of White Lies? Or do you
practice frankness no matter what the hurt will cause,"
"She told a white lie to shield her mother's feelings.
But this lie led to another, the second led to a third,
and so on. What was the outcome?"
Give the star prominence and also mention the fact
that William Scott again appears as her leading man.
He has appeared with Miss Brockwell so often that he
certainly must boast of quite a following.
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The Cup of Fury (Rupert Hughes) .'..5*.*.'.'. 4-11-20
The Paliser Case (Pauline Frederick) .. 2/2'>/20
The Blooming Angel (Madge Kennedy) ....'.'.".'.". 2/15/20
Duds (Tom Moore) 3/21/20
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (Jack
Plckford) 2/22/20
The Street Called Straight (Basil King) 3/14/20
Partners of the Night (Eminent Authors) 5 3-7-20
The Strange Boarder (Will Rogers) 5 4-25-20
Dangerous Days (Eminent Authors) 7 3-21-20
Trimmed With Red (Madge Kennedy) 5
The Woman and the Puppet (Geraldine Farrar).7 4-11-20
The Tower of Ivory (Eminent Authors) 5
The Great Accident (Tom Moore) 5
The \Voman in Room 13 (Pauline Frederick) ... 5 4-11-20
P"* ^^J\% ^J.°'''" (Barbara Castleton) 5
Jes' Call Me Jim (Will Rogers) . 5
Bennlson Star Series
High Pockets 5
A KUat BI«I ■.". 6
■'^Btar I
.5 5-30-20
3/14/20
5-23-20
3/7/20
12/7/19
1/11/20
Release Length
Date Reels Reviewed
HALLMARK PICTURES CORP.
Famous Director Series
A Dangerous Affair (Herbert Rawlinson) ....5....
A Veiled Marriage 5....
Carmen of the North
Chains of Evidence (Anna Lehr — Edmund
Breese) 5....
Love Honor and ? (Stuart Holmes — Ellen
Cassidy 5....
The Heart of a Gypsy (Florence Billings) 5
The Phantom Honeymoon (Margaret Marsh) .6....
High Speed 5....
Wit Wins 5
Wits vs. Wits 5....
W. W. HODKINSON CORP.
Distributing Through Fathe
Benj. B. Hampton — Great Authors Pictures, Inc.
The Sagebrusher 7....
Zane Grey Pictures, Inc. — BenJ. B. Hampton and £ltlnge F.
Riders of the Dawn 7 . . . .
J. Parker Read, .Jr., Productions
The Lone Wolf's Daughter (Louise Glaum) 7....
Sex (Louise Glaum) 7
Deltrich-Beck, Inc.
The Harvest Moon (Doris Kenyon) 6....
Artec Productions
Cy nthia-of-the-Minute (Leah Baird)
Robert BruntoD Productions
Live Sparks (.T. Warren Kerrigan) 5....
$30,000 (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5....
1'he Dream Cheater (.T. Warren Kerrigan) 5....
No. 99 (J. Warren Kerrigan) 5....
Joseph Levering Productions
His Temporary Wife (Rubye De Remer) 6
Dial Film Co.
King Spruce (Mitchell Lewis) 7
METRO PICTURES CORP.
Nazlmova Productions
The Brat 7
Stronger Than Death 6
The Heart of a Child 7
1/4/20
Warner
5-9-20
12/14/19
3/21/20
4-11-20
1/25/20
2/22/20
3/21/20
5-23-20
1/2.5/20
3/21/20
0A4/19
1/18/20
411-20
Screen Classics, Inc. (Specials)
Old Lady 31 (Emma Dunn) 6
Shore Acres (Alice Lake) 6
Alias Jimmy Valentine (Bert Lytell) 6
The Hope (All Star Cast) 6
Dangerous to Men (Viola Dana)
The Cheater (May Allison)
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (Viola Dana) 5 . . . .
Fine Feathers (May Allison) 5....
The Skylark (Bert Lytell) 5
Burning Daylight (Mitchell Lewis) 5....
Four Horsemen (All-Star) 6. . . .
The Marriages of Mayfair (All-Star) 6
The Temple of Dawn (Bert Lytell) 6
A Daughter of the Snows (Mitchell Lewis) 6....
Taylor Holmes Productions
Nothing But the Truth 6
The Very Idea 6....
Nothing But Lies 6....
4/4/20
3/28/20
PATHE EXCHANGE, INC.
Apr.
Apr.
4 Lifting Shadows (Emmy Whelen) 6...
11 The Blood Barrier (Sylvia Breamer, Robert
Gordon) 6 . . ,
Apr. 25 Rio Grande (Rosemary Theby) 7...
May 2 Dollar for Dollar (Frank Keenan) 5 . . .
May 9 The Miracle of Money (Hobaret Henley Prqd) • -5. . .
May 23 Simple Souls (Blanche Sweet) 6...
May 30 Sherry (Pat O'Malley) 7...
June 6 The Little Cafe (Max Linder) 5...
American Film Co., Inc.
The Dangerous Talent (Margarita Fisher)
The Honey Bee (Mme. Sylvia)
Slam Bang Jim ( Wm. Russell) 5 .
The Thirtieth Piece of Silver (Margarita
Fisher) 6.
The House of Toys (Seena Owen) 6.
ROBERTSON-COLE
Specials
Who's Your Servant ? S .
The White Dove (H. B. Warner)
SUPERIOR PICTURES
The Brand of Lopez (Sessue Hayakawa) 5 . . .
The Bottom of the World 4...
Flame of Hellgate (Beatriz Michelena) 5...
The Woman Who Understood (Bessie Barriscale).5. . .
Bright Skies (ZaSu Pitts) 5...
The Devil's Claim (Sessue Hayakawa) 5...
The Fortune Teller (Marjorie Rambeau) 7...
The Notorious Mrs. Sands (Bessie Barriscale)
The Butterfly Man (Lew Cody) 5...
516-20
1/11/20
2/22/20
5-23-20
3/28/20
4-4-20
4-18-20
4-25-20
5-2-20
5-16-20
5-30-20
3/14/20
5-23-20
4-18-20
5-30-20
3-14-20
4-4-20
4-4-20
5-16-20
5-16-2G
5-30-20
Rcuase Length
Date Reels Reviewed
REALABIT PICTURES CORP.
Snliliois <if Fortune (Anna Q. Nilsson),
(-"Hiilinf Starke, Norman Kerry, Wallace
Beery 7 11/10/10
Anne of Green Gables (Mary Miles Minter) 6 11/23/19
Erstwhile Susan (Constance Blnney) 5 12/7/19
Mystery of tlic Vclliiw Kooni (l/Orin Itnlver,
Ethel Grey Terry, Geo. Cowl, Edinnnd
Elton) 6. . . . 10/26/19
Tlie Fear Marliet (Alice ItrMilv) 5 1/11/20
Jiidv of KoKue's Harbor (Marv Miles Minter) 5.... 2/8/20
The Stolen Kiss (Constance ninnev) 5 3/14/20
Sinners (Alice Brady) 5 3/21/20
Nurse Marjorie (Mary Miles Minter) 5.... 3-28-29
The Deep Purple { R. A. Walsh I'rod.) 6 5-16-20
The Law ot the Yukon (Chas. Miller Prod.) 6
Jenny Be Good (Mary Miles Minter) 5 5-12-20
L.. J. Selziiick lOnterprises
SELZNICK PICTURES
Distributed Thruu!;li Select Exchanges
Youthful Folly (Olive Thomas) 5 4-4-20
The Woman God Sent (Special) 6....
A Fool and His Money (Eugene O'Brien) 5 4-25-20
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes (Elaine Hammer
stein) 5 5-16-20
May 3 The Man Who Lost Himself (Wm. Faversham) . . 5 —
May 10 The Flapper (Olive Thomas 5 5-23-20
May 17 Whispers (Elaine Hammerstcin) 5.... —
May 24 The Valley of Doubt (Special) 5
June 7 The Desperate Hero (Owen Moore) 5....
June 14 The Servant Question (Wm. Collier) 5 —
June 21 The Figurehead (Eugene O'Brien) 5
July 5 Stop That Man (Owen Moore) 5
July 12 The Point of View (Elaine Hammerstein) 5
July 19 Jennie (Olive Thomas) 5
Aug. 2 Marooned Hearts (Zeena Keefe and Conway
Tearle) 5 . . . .
SELECT PICTURES
Distributed Tliroush Select Exchanges
She Loves and Iiies'(Norma Talniadge) 6 1/11/20
The Last of His People (Mitchell Lewis) 5 12/21/19
The Undercurrent (Guy Empey) 7 12/7/19
NATIONAL PICTURES
Distributed Through Select l<:xehanges
Blind Youth (Special Cast) 5
Just a Wife (Special Cast) 5
The Invisible Divorce Ct
REPUBLIC PICTURES
Distributed Through licpuhlic Exchances
Trilby (Reissue) Tourneur Production with
Clara Kimball Young 5
Girl of the Sea (Williamson Sub. Prod.) 6
The Amazing Woman (Ruth Clifford) 5 2/^9/20
The Blue Pearl (Edith Hallor) 5
Twelve-10 (Herbert Brenou Prod.), Marie
„ Doro 5.... 12/28/19
Dad's Girl (Jacfele Saunders) 5
The Gift Supreme 5 5-9-20
Th* Only Way Trail (Edythe Sterling) 5
Mothers of Men 5 3/7/20
The Great Shadow (Tyrone Power) 5....
The Adventuress (Julian Kltinge) ,5
Man's Plaything (Grace Davidson) 5
Children Not Wanted (Edith Day) 5
KINOGRAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday.
UNITED ARTISTS' CORP.
Sept. 1 His Majesty, the .\mcric;in 8 9/28/19
Oct. 20 Broken Blossoms (Grillith) 6 5/18/19
Dec. 29 When the Clouds Roll I'.y (Douglas Fiurbanks)6 1/4/20
Apr. 25 Down on the Farm (.M.ick Scnnett's) 5
Jan. 18 Pollyanna (Mary Pickford) 6 1-18-20
May 23 Romance (Doris Keane) 7. . . . 5-23-20
UNITED PICTURE THEATERS
Tiger Girl i Lillian Gish) 5
The Corsican Brothers (Dustiu Farnum) 6 2/28/19
The Hick (Charles Ray) 5
The Vampire (Dorothy Dalton) 5
Women Men Forget (Mollie King) 5 3/14/20
The Iron Strain (Dustin Fariiuui) 5
UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO.
Jew el Features
Blind Husbands (Eric Stroheim) 7 10/19/19
The Devil's Pass Key (Von Stroheim) 7 4-11-20
Dnlverial Features
The Triflers (Edith Roberts) 5 6/11/20
The Phantom Melody (Monroe Salisbury) 5 1/25/20
Rouge and Riches (Mary MacLaren) 5 1/4/20
The Prince of Avenue A (James Corbett) 5 1/11/20
The Peddler of Lies (Frank Mavo. Ora Carevv)5.... 1/25/20
The Girl in Number 29 (Frank Mavo) 5 4/4/20
Her Five Foot Highness (Edith Roberts) 5 4/4/20
Overland Red (Harry Carev) 5 2-15-20
Burnt Wings (Frank Mayo) 5 2-22-20
The Road to Divorce (Mary MacLaren) 5.... 3 7-20
Locked Lips (Tsura Aoki) 5.... 4-18-20
Bullet Proof (Harey Carey) 5 4-25-20
The Path She Chose 5 S-9-20
Release
Date
VITAGRAPH
Length
Reels
Reviewed
The Juggernaut (.Vnita .Stewart) 5...
Deadline at Eleven (Corinne (Jrill'ith) 5...
The Flaming Clue (Harry T. Morey) 5...
The More lOxcellent Way (.An.ta Stewart) ....."i...
The Winchester Woman (Alice Joyce) 6...
The Climbers (Corinne Griffith)
3/14/20
11/0/19
.6.... ll/l«/ly
The Vengeance of Durand (Alice Joyce) ti 12/14/19
Slaves of Pride (Alice Joyce) 6.... 1/18/20
The Fortune Hunter (Earle Williams)., 7 2/22/20
The Sporting Duchess (Alice Joyce) 7 3/7/20
Captain Swift (Earle Williams) 5 '»-25-20
The Courage of Marge O'Doone 7....
The Sea liidor (Harry Morey) .t.... 5-30 20
Dollars and the Woman (Alice Joyce) 6. . . . 5-30-20
INDEPENDENT— STATE RIGHTS
A Child (or .Sale (Graphic Film) 6 3-28-20
Love Without Question (lans) 6 4-4-20
Through Eyes of Men (Radin) 5 3-28-20
The Married Virgin (Fidelity) 6....
Frivolous Wives (Fidelity) 6. . . .
A shes of Desire ( Wilk & Wilk )
Neglected Wives (Wistaria) 5 4-25-20
A Man There Was (Radiosoul) 5 2-29-20
A Trip to Mars (Tower Film Co.) 5 5-30-20
SHORT REEL RELEASES
FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CO.
March Releases
Nirarod Ambrose (JIack Swain) 1
Ambrose in Bad (Made Swain) 1
Boss of the Rancho (Texas Guinan) 2
Just Bill (Texas Guinan) 2
April Releases
Ambrose and the Bathing Girls Special 2
FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY
March Releases
COJIEDIES
Teasing the Soil (Jlr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Cleaning Up (Al .St. John) 2
BURTON HOL.IVLES TRAVEL. SERIES
Bustling Brussels 1
Kingdom of the Yellow Rose 1
Strassburg Redeemed 1
The Boys' Big Club 1
PARAJtfOCNT MAGAZINE
Numbers 3877; 3878, 3S79, 3880 each 1
April Releases
Comedies
Gee Whiz (Mack Sennett) 2
The Gingham Girl (Mack Sennett) . ; .' 2
Ship Ahoy (Al St. John) 2
May Releases
Fresh from the City (Mack Sennett) 2
Spring (Carter De Havens) 2
Let 'Er Go (Mack Sennett) 2
Beating Cheaters (Carter De Havens) 2
In Happy Alsace 1
An Oriental Sing Sing 1
Artistic Antwerp 1
Musko and Musume of Nippon 1
Battlefiled of France 1
Paramount Magazine
The Zero Hour in .\rt 1
Tailoring in Metal 1
Mental Acrobatics 1
The Nurse of the Tenements 1
June Releases
By Golly (Mack Sennett) 2
You Wouldn't Believe It (Mack Sennett) 2
A Model Hushand ( Carter De Havens)
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL SERIES
Martyred Cities
The F^ranco British Rhine
Up Country in Siam
In Lovely Lorraine
June Releases
Beautiful Bruges
The Lure of the Lerelie
Lake of the Sun and Moon
Battlefields of France
Paramount Magazines No. 3890, 3891, 3892, 3893 each
May Releases
Numbers 3885, 3886, 3887, 3888, 3889 Each 1
CHRISTIE COMEDIES
February Releases
Pants and Petticoats (Special) 2
License Applied For 1
Should a Husband Tell 1
March Releases
Her Bridal Night-Mare (Special) 2
UNIVERSAL
.April Releases
The Lion Man. 15, 10, 17. 18 (Complete) each 2
Elmo, the Fearless, 9, 10, 11, 12 each 2
The Moon Riders, 1 2
Comedies
Downing an Uprising (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Champion Loser 2
Stop that Wedding (Lyons-Moran) 1
Dog Gone .Clever 2
Somebody Lied (Lyons-Moran) 1
A Jazzy Janitor 2
Western ■
When the Cougar Called (Magda Lane and Frank Bnrna) 2
The Texas Kid (Hoot Gibson) 2
One He Man (Jack Perrin and Josephine Hill) 2
Special
Major Allen's Animal Hunt- — Story of Wolf 1
Mew Screen Magazine
Issues 60, 61, 62, 63 each 1
May Releases
COMEDIES
Why Lee (Lyons and Moran) 1
A Restaurant Riot 2
Concrete Biscuits (Lyons and Moran) 1
Too Many Burglars (Lyons and Moran) 1
He Loved Like He Lied 2
SERIALS
Elmo the Fearless, Episodes 13, 14. 15. 16, 17 Each 2
The Moon Riders, Episodes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Each 2
WESTERNS
Wolf Tracks (Hoot Gibson and Thehna Percy) 2
Ransom (Hoot Gibson) 2
PATHE
March Beleaaes
SERIATS
Daredevil Jack (Jack Dempsey) 4, 5, 6, 7 each 2
Adventures of Ruth (Ruth Roland) 10, 11, 12, 13.. each 2
COMEDIES
Haunted Spooks (Harold Lloyd) 2
Find the Girl (Snub Pollard)
Fresh Paint (Snub Pollard)
(Two other Pollard Comedies) each
.; Review Numbers 40, 41, 42, 43 each
Topics of the Day Numbers 44, 45, 46, 47 each
April Releases
Serials
"Daredevil Jack" (Jack Dempsey) 8, 9, 10, 11 ....each 2
"Trailed by Three'' (Stuart Holmes and Frankie Mann)
1, 2, 3, 4 each 2
"Adventures of Ruth," (Ruth Roland) 15 (Complete) 2
May Releases
Daredevil Jack, episodes 12, 13, 14, IS Each 2
Trailed by Three, episodes S, 6, 7. 8. 9 Each 2
The Third Eye. episodes 1 and 2 Each 2
Comedies
"Jiggs in Society" (Bringing Up Father Series) 2
Cracked Wedding Bells (Snub Pollard) 1
Speed to Spare (Snub Pollard) 1
Pathe Reviews, 45, 46, 47, 48 each 1
Topics of the Day, 49, 50, 51, 52 each 1
May Releases
An Eastern Westerner (Harold Lloyd) 2
The Emotional Miss Vaughn (Mrs. Sidney Drew) 2
Drink Hearty (Snub Pollard) 1
Trotting Through Turkey (Snub Pollard) 1
All Dressed Up (Snub Pollard) 1
Grab the Goat (Snub Pollard) 1
Merely a Maid ( Laura La Plante) 1
Father's Close Shave (Bringing Up Father Series) 2
PATHE REVIEWS
Numbers 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 Each 1
TOPICS OF THE DAY
Issues 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 Each 1
HALL ROOM BOY COMEDIES
March Releases
Breaking Into Society 2
Oh Baby 2
May Releases
Tell Us Ouija 2
Movie Madness 2
// GOLDWYN
' March Releases
Three Issues each 1
April Releases
BRAY PICTOGRAPHS
Issues No. 432, 433, 434, 435 each 1
May Releases
Numbers 436, 437, 438, 439 Each 1
March Releases
Broken Silence 1
With Every Meal 1
Alligator Hunt 1
Cut and Dried 1
From East to West 1
North Wind's Masonry 1
Cherry Blossom Time \
May Releases
Made Game 1
The Home of the Seminoles 1
Playthings of Childhood 1
CAPITOL COMEDIES
March Releases
Forget Me Not (Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven) 2
Matrimaniacs (Neal Burns) 2
May Releases
What Could Be Sweeter (Carter De Havens) 2
Treat 'Em Kind (Carter De Havens) 2
BRAT COMICS
The Great Umbrella Mystery 1
Knock on the Window 1
May Releases
Judge Rummy in a Fitting Gift 1
FOX
January Releases
MUTT AND JEFF ANIMATED CARTOONS
Mareb Releases
The Mint Spy
The Chemist
Putting on the Dog
The Plumbers
"I'm Ringing Your Party"
Fishing
Dead-Eye Jeff
The Sour Violin
The Price of a Good Sneeze
The Chewing Gum Industry
May Releases
The Bowling Alley
Nothing But Girls
The Private Detectives
The Wrestlers
The Paper Hangers
SUNSHINE COMEDIES
March Releases
The Heart Snatcher 2
The Lightweight Lover ...^ 2
May Releases
A Waiter's Wasted Life 2
Dangerous Eyes 2
The High Diver's Last Kiss 2
Should Dummies Wed 2
Mingrels 2
REPUBLIC PICTURES
I.. J. Selznlck Enterprises
Wm. J. Flynn Series (Herbert Rawlinson) 2
Judge Browne Series 2
Twelve Chaplin Reissues 2
KINOORAMS
Every Tuesday and Saturday
FILM SPECIALS
JOLLT COMEDIES
The Close Shave (Ben Turpin) 2
Hubby's Mistake (Gertrude Selby) 1
Pardon Me (Gertrude Selby) 2
Girls Will Be Girls (Leo White) 1
VICTOR KREMER FILM FEATURES
A Burlesque on Carmen (Charles Chaplin) 3
The Champion (Charles Chaplin) 2
Work (Charles Chaplin) 2
By the Sea (Charles Chaplin) 2
REELCRAFT
April Releases
COMEDIES
The Masquerader (Billy West) 2
Brass Buttons (Billy West) 2
Distilled Love (Alice Howell) 2
Her Wooden Legacy (Alice Howell) 2
WESTERNS
Not Guilty (Texas Guinan) 2
Letters of Fire (Texas Guinan) 2
May Releases
The Dog Catcher (Billy Franey) 1
The Paper Hanger (Billy Franey) 1
Wild Wild West (Milburn Moranti) 2
The Kick (Milburn Moranti) 2
Hard Luck (Billy West) 2
The Beauty Shop (Billy West) 2
The Artist (Billy West) 2
Her Bargain Day (Alice Howell) 2
Her Lucky Day (Alice Howell) 2
y'^' Cinderella Cinders (Alice Howell) , 2
For The Latest Releases — R E A D WID'S
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Some Short Reels
"Let 'Er Go"— Mack Sennett- Famous Players
Followers of the slapstick comedy will find more than one
opportunity to whoop it up in this Mack Sennett riot. A farm
is the scene of the action, and the knockabout king has over-
looked few opportunities to insert bits that draw laughter.
Louise Fazenda, Bert Roach, Charlotte Mineau, John Henry,
Jr., Billy Bevan and Billy Armstrong revel in a series of inci-
dents which, while not linked together with very much of a
plot, register in satisfactory style. The scene in which the
fire-water and gasolene are imbibed by members of the cast,
the escapade in the hay, wood cutting bit and final chase, with
Teddy, the dog, figuring prominently, makes a fast finish. An
improvement over some of the recent Sennetts.
"Impressions of Italy" — Mentor
Rome, the Gulf of Spezia and several Italian lakes furnish
the scenes for this Mentor production, which unlike most of
those turned out by the organization, is not hand-colored but
tinted. Most of the famous landmarks of the Italian capital
are seen it, the capitol, Basilique of St. Peter, Villa of the
Medicis and others being included. Quaint houses of the shore
are shown in the section devoted to the Gulf of Spezia, and
that in which the lakes are seen has some excellent double and
triple exposures. Commendable light effects and excellent pho-
tography feature the offering.
"Moonshine and Jailbirds" — Universal
Mexican border bootlegging activities, burlesqued, comprise
a considerable portion of this two-reeler which has the laughs
distributed judiciously over its footage. There are numerous
original bits in the production, the scene in the prison, the es-
cape of the inmates and others being funny. Billy Engel is
the most prominent character and works zealously enough.
The scheme of having the turtles carry the liquor and incidents
directly near the border line help hold it up.
"Bear-Skinned Beauties" — Universal
Bathing girls appear in a scene dreamt by one of the char-
acters and some of this takes place in a modiste's shop. Prac-
tically all of it is slapstick comedy, and while there are a few
laughs in it, the greater part is of little value and consequently
this fails to register very solidly. What is -probably the fun-
niest part of it is the portion in which the fellow carrying a
number of boxes rolls along on a pair of skates quite nonchal-
antly. While not essentially new, it includes several laughable
bits.
"The Emotional Miss Vaughn"— Pathe
Mrs. Sidney Drew, who is producing the "After Thirty" se-
ries for Pathe, is the central figure in the third of the set and
gives a highly creditable performance. Together with John
Cumberland, she puts the two-reeler over in fine style. At
the finish they have stretched it out just a trifle too far, but
that detail is easily remedied. Several situations of merit are
included in the offering. The one at the theater, that at the
restaurant after the show, he one in which Mrs. Drew sud-
denly displays a flow of emotion, and several others hold inter-
est. _ The titles have been written well and enhance the pro-
duction which is quite up to the mark. It is a really human
comedy.
Pathe Review, No. 48
Of the six parts making up this Pathe Review, two have
been used in previous issues of this screen magazine. The sec-
tions devoted to the cleaning of silverware, and slow-motion
study of the French athlete, colored, have already been seen.
One respect in which this reel is unusual is in that it has three
colored portions. First comes one devoted to the Sequoia
forests of the west, after which is seen the stuff dealing with
the silver-ware. Following that, the manner in which the
Frenchman handles various weights and the javelin is shown,
and Dr. Ditmars discusses bats and the elephant, which inter-
ests. Spanish kiddies frolic about in another tinted bit of
footage and like most other groups of youngsters, make up an
appealing scene.
"Dropped Into Scandal" — Gayety
Although much of this Gayety single reeler does
great enthusiasm, there are a few ideas in it that
enough to put it over. George Ovey, featured, is
flirt, who after being warned by the husband of
bride to remain at a distance, is continually placed i
that justify suspicion. Some of these incidents are
and the scheme of having another of the characters
looking into a key-hole, without an explanatory titl
most the finish where the bit of liquor he is watchi
also helps. Craig Hutchinson directed.
not arouse
should be
seen as a
a youthful
n positions
humorous
constantly
e, until al-
ng is seen.
"Dry and Thirsty"— Gayety
Lacking a meritorious theme and commendable incidents,
this single reel comedy in which the short Billy Fletcher plays
the leading lole, fails to register very heavily. Most of it con-
sists of a pursuit of some liquor by the featured comedian, and
the finish sees him reclining on a chair in a hotel while a hel!
hop serves hitn with the desired refreshment. The plot !i;is
no particular climax and the incidents in most cases are not
sufficiently unusual to merit praise.
"A Home Made Hero" — Christie
Several situations of value and a clever theme make this a
highly satisfactory reel. Earl Rodney, J. Corey, Dorothy De-
vore and Eddie Barry are prominent in the piece in which sev-
eral beach beauties are seen. Barry in the role of life-saver
gets along entirely too well with a girl whose affection Rodney
and Corey would capture. By a ruse the fact that Barry can-
not swim is disclosed and his wife is also brought to the scene
of action. Result: Barry is yanked out of the foreground.
The girl, however, takes a liking to the man whose rescue
Barry could not effect and sympathetically strolls off with him.
"Calling His Bluff"- Gayety
W. Scott Darling, who wrote the story for this reel in which
George Ovey is featured, has again used the scheme of the big
card game with wifey out of town, about which to build his
theme. While there is only one incident in it that is entirely
new, the rest of it has been woven cleverly and an acceptable
comedy has resulted. Lillian Biron appears in this as Ovey's
wife and holds her end of it up well. Towards the finish there
is some good chase stuff and this should get over nicely as a
whole.
"Waters of Destiny" — Robertson-Cole
One would be led to think by the title of this Adventure
scenic that it is made up of water stuff. As a matter of fact,
however, mountains and clouds have furnished the material for
a considerable portion of it. The shots of the clouds are prob-
ably the best bits in it, one scene being especially good. A
sombre note is struck in the production, both the atmosphere
and titles being solemn. It is a dignified offering and a scenic
in keeping with the standard set in the series.
24
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DAIUY
Sunday, June 6, 1920
Short Reels
"Under Sentence"-^Universal
'The Last Bottle"— Universal
For plausibility, this western does not rank very high. Not
only is the entire affair unreal, but with the scenes at the gal-
lows included, there is a great deal in it that is gruesome. It
concerns a young man who is about to be hung for the crime
of his partner, who is also in the cell. The latter refuses to
confess, stating that he lacks the courage. When the mother
of the innocent man appears, believing her son to be the mayor
of the town, he is freed and paroled to save his aged parent
anguish. She visits the guilty man, causes him to repent and
later write a confession. Finally when the guiltless fellow is
about to be returned to the hoosegow, the other is found dead
clutching the written confession. Business of cleared man
rushing back to his sweetheart and departing mother.
'"Neath Purple Skies"— Universal
Differing from the usual two-reel western somewhat in con-
struction and based on a highly satisfactory theme, this offer-
ing is practically certain to please those who follow the pic-
tures laid in the wild section of the land. Alfred Regnier and
Magda Lane play the leading roles in the offering, the plot
of which centers about some of the provisions in the home-
stead law. The efforts of some unscrupulous operators to
deprive the hero of his land woven cleverly about a romance
make this quite interesting. It has enough action, the neces-
sary love interest and a great deal of shooting which results
in nobody being killed.
Prohibition has been used as a laugh-getter in numerous
comedies and in this single-reel Universal in which Lee Kohl-
mar plays the principal role, they again employ it successfully.
It concerns a solitary bottle of wine which remains in the
hands of an anti-prohibitionist and the efforts of a party of
men and women to partake thereof. His wife going out of
town, his room is besieged by those who would imbibe. When
she returns and observes the naughty goings-on, he makes his
way to a place of loneliness to drink alone. He suddenly dis-
covers that the bottle contains only tea and decides to ^bsorb
some "moonshine."
"Edgar's Jonah Day"— Goldwyn
Following in the wake of the first two of the Booth Tark-
ington "Edgar" comedies, it is only natural that this should
invite comparison. While not quite as funny as the others, it
certainly maintains the high standard and is intensely human.
Any man who sees it will recall the time when he experienced
the incidents depicted in it, from the untimely errand imposed
by a hurried mother to the bluff at being asleep, which con-
cludes it. The task of minding the troublesome younger
brother is another part of the story that will bring titters as
will the escapade with the old iron for which the junk dealer
offers the usual ridiculously small price. Edgar's decision to
run away, his return unobserved and the finish where he wins
over his mother with his expression of innocence form other
links in the chain of incidents, all of which are true to life —
the feature of these productions. Johnny Jones as Edgar per-
forms well. The performance of the child who plays Edgar's
little brother is splendid and a credit to E. Mason Hopper's
direction. Barbara Kent is responsible for the scenario.
"Off His Trolley"— Universal
Built about the competition between a rural jitney bus and
trolley car, this two-reeler has several incidents that are sure
to elicit laughter— enough of them to get it over in most
houses. J. A. Howe, who wrote and directed it, has furnished
an acceptable theme and creditable incidents, many of which
are out of the ordinary. At the start, the spectacle of the
wealthy conductor and poor railway president, together with
the motorman haranguing the other car drivers as to the
lack of high wages, will cause hilarity. The business of fight-
ing for the passengers, lifting a stout one onto the car with
the aid of a derrick and others keep it going at top speed until
the finish.
"New Screen Magazine," No. 69— Universal
This issue of Universal's magazine is likely to meet with
approval, principally because of the cartoon at the conclusion.
It opens with a bit of footage showing a new device whereby
a vehicle may be steered by wireless. After that there is a
part devoted to Frank Hague, Mayor of Jersey City,, who is
one of the sponsors of the institute for babes in that city.
The laughographs are humorous subtitles of the type being
turned out by more than one organization, but what is most
unusual is the closing cartoon, the direction of which is cred-
ited to Leslie Elton. The animation of the caricature is re-
markable, numerous little moves that are not ordinarily re-
corded being shown as the tramp character runs about what
looks like a genuine apartment.
Pathe Review, No. 46.
Made up of several unusually interesting parts, this Pathe
Review reaches a high standard and ranks with the better
issues of the series. Biskra, Algeria, is the scene of the open-
ing colored section which has a few scenes in which the tint-
ing is not especially good, but others that are excellent, one
shot being splendid. In the slow motion picture an elephant
is seen strolling forward. Despite the fact that one of the
sub-titles says that his motions seem rather graceful, there is
little in his waddle to justify that claim. What is of unusual
merit is the footage devoted to birds. The movements of
their wings and manner in which they rise are shown in fine
fashion and make the sight one that is entertaining and of
educational value. Dr. Ditmars discusses turtles in his usual
manner. There is some stuff dealing with silver mining in
Mexjco, not particularly unusual, and Grace Christie interprets
the "Spirit of Belgium" in a symbolic dance to finish it.
"She's a Vamp"— Reelcraft
Humorous stories have frequently been woven about the
experiences of young boys with girls of but few years. The
rapidly changing fancies and "Puppy Love" most people ex-
perience are cleverly dealt with in another two-reeler in which
Matty Roubert is starred. This time he is a bootblack, living
in a none too comfortable home and densely populated portion
of a large city. When a youthful coquette rolls her eyes for
his special benefit, Roubert's affections are transferred, but
when the new "Flame" proves faithless, he returns to his old
sweetheart, much humbled. The production is rather slow in
a few spots, but otherwise holds interest nicely, is human
and should secure booking.
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HOSTS ASSEMBLE
Cohen's Attitude
lys Dominant Issue for Conven-
tion Is to Drive Producer from
Exhibitors' Field
Sydney S. Cohen of New York yes-
rday issued a statement relative to
meeting the Committee of 17
om the Chicago convention in New
>rk at the Astor last Thursday.
It was to set at rest the various
imors afloat with regard to the
eveland convention that Cohen, ac-
panied by Sam I. Berman, secre-
of the New York State League,
W. C. Patterson and about a
en of the Committee of 17 and
[eir attorney, Myron Sulzberger.
Patterson asked Cohen to e'nlight-
the Committee regarding the ru-
irs of an impending refusal of the
invention to hear the report of the
immittee of 17, and regarding the
ter's conferences with certain pro-
bers and their attitude toward the
ying and building of theaters in
(Continued on page 12)
I Franchise Meeting
lio First National Members Meet
Today — Plan Effective
Two Years
About 125 exhibitors of Ohio
>lding First National franchises,
ill hold their annual meeting here
day at the Cleveland. Ohio is the
ily state in the Union where a com-
ete and practical sub-franchise
an has been working during the
U3t two years. It is understood
lat in selling sub-franchises in va-
ous states First National people
"ove the practicability of the idea
J referring to the Ohio situation.
Tonight Manager Lusk of the
leveland headquarters will take the
(Continued on page 2)
One Need
One Purpose
An Open Market
See Editorial Page 8
i
BLACK CALLS MEETING
(Special Wire)
New York — Before leaving for
Cleveland Alfred S. Black of the
Exhibitors' League called a meeting
for Monday night at the Hotel
Cleveland for 8 o'clock to decide the
attitude of the League members to
joining in one big convention.
F. B. WARREN DUE
F. B. Warren, general manager of
Associated Producers is expected
here hourly. He left the Coast last
week, stopping at several points to
arrange for the opening of the ex-
changes of the "Big Six."
EVERY DAY
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Record Breaking Crowd of Exhibitors
and Prominent Film Folk Throng
Cleveland Hotel Corridors.
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With every incoming train bringing additional dele-
gates and visitors of importance there is every indication
that Cleveland is about to v^itness the most important con-
vention in the history of the film industry.
And there is every indication that harmony v^ill reign.
It is a fact that there are minor disturbances in sight, but
from the general impression about the corridors of the several
hotels last night where film folk gathered it was clear that
efforts would be made to smooth out
all difficulties and have a real work-
ing organization develop along na-
tional lines.
In an effort to bring this about
the Committee of Arrangements,
numbering 27, will meet this after-
noon at the Winton. This Com-
mittee includes exhibitors from every
important exchange center in the
country. Not only are they members
of the Theater Owners Chamber of
Commerce, but also of the old or
Black organization and the Inde-
pendents formed in Chicago. It is
not a secret that this committee was
selected from data supplied by Wid's
Year Book of last year.
The real work will start tomor-
row. The Theater Owners' Con-
vention is scheduled to start opera-
tions, and it is the hope of the more
important exhibitors that both the
Black and the Independent groups
will affiliate and make the Hotel
Winton meeting a general one with
the idea of combining all factions
into one working body along na-
tional lines.
And while all this is going on the
National Association members will
gather at the Statler.
Actual work started on Saturday
afternoon when Sydney Cohen and
others of New York met the Cleve-
land Exhibitors' League and dis-
cussed plans, etc., at the Winton.
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First National will release Charles Ray's big new productions commencing
with "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway."
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(Continued from page 1)
franchise holders and other guests
to the Carpentier boxing bouts.
Those present include:
Geo. J. Schade, Schade, Sandusky ; August
Ilg, Wonderland, Lorain ; S. C. Vale, Picto-
rium, Dennison ; Marion Photo Play, Marion,
Mar-on : Valentine Theat. Co., Valentine,
Toledo : Stillman Investment Co. Stillman,
Cleveland : W. H. Nice, Rondo. Barberton ;
Cincinnati Theatre Am. Co., Familv, Cin-
cinnati ; Dayton Op. Co., Strand. Dayton ;
Cincinnati Columbus Co., Colonial, Columbus ;
^^'aldorf Amusement Co., Waldorf, Akron ;
Elizabeth Reif, Ridge, Cleveland : Doan
Amusement Co , Doan, Cleveland ; Madison
Theatre Co., Madison, Cleveland : Dennison
Square Am. Co., Dennison Sq., Cleveland ;
In.perial Theatre Co., Imperial. Zanesville;
J. J. Harwood, National, Cleveland : Theo-
dore Chifos. New Grand, Middletown : Home
Amuemnt Co., Home, Cleveland ; C. B. John-
.son. Wonderland, Washington C. H. ; J.
Stoll. Dreamland. Lorain ; Amphion Amuse-
ment Co.. Amphion, Cleveland; Tutsenpiller
Am. Co. Virtrinia, Cleveland ; Feer Theatre
Co , Fountain. Celveland ; Steuben Amusp-
mcnt Co., Strand, Stpubnville: W. J.
S'imm. Marouis. Cleveland; Bellps & Stevens.
Main, Cleveland : Botsum Brothers. Strand.
Canton ; G. A. Manos. Rex. Toronto ; Kins-
i^an Amusemnt Co.. Sunbeam, Cleveland :
Ezplla Amusemnt Co., Ezella, Cleveland :
■Trmcs Renps, Quincy. Cleveland ; J. W.
Heimbush, Superior, Cleveland : Paul Gusta-
©old
Co
gvdurcs
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph says:
" Jes' Call Me Jim" is an
excellent combination of
humor and pathos. The pic-
ture confirms a suspicion that
we have had for a long time
— that Will Rogers is our
favorite screen actor.
'Alright you can enjoy the pleasures. I'll do all the work— but you must pay
me my price." Scene from the big Special Character Prod
featuring Paul Gilmore.
novic, Norwood, Cleveland ; Yale Amusement
Co.. Yale, Cleveland; G. M. Fenberg, Audito-
rium, Newark ; J. J. Murray, Opera House,
V/arren ; Stein & Horowitz, New Palace,
Cleveland ; Central Amusement Co., Olympic,
Cleveland; C. & M. Amusement Co., Putnam,
Marietta ; C. & M. Amusement Co., Strand,
Cambridge ; C. A. Smith, Queen, Chillicothe ;
Windermere Am. Co., Windermere, Cleve-
land; G. R. Moor, Lyon. Bellevue; August
Nex. Overland. Toledo ; F. Stang, Camera,
Cleveland ; F. C. Linnert, Wade Park Orph.,
Cleveland ; J. C. Flack. LaGrande, Conneaut ;
A. J. Paul, Royal, Gallon ; Ira W West,
Apollo, Oberlin ; Lincoln Theatre Co., Lin-
roln, Massillon ; Jewel Photoplay Co, Jewel,
Hamilton ; J. A. Ackerman, Glenway, Cin-
cinnati ; Norwood Theatre Co. Norwood.
Cincinnati ; Empire Theatre Co., Empire,
Cincinnati ; Imperial Theatre Co., Imperial,
Cincinnati ; George Pfister, Jewel. Troy ;
F. J. Harris. Vinp. Mt. Vernon ; Rief Er-
n'ne, Jpnnings, Cleveland ; Spraeg Amuse-
ment Co., Olvmp'c Bellair, Washinftcn
Pnrk, Cleveland : Herman J. Bley. Valley.
Cincinnati ; Gus Sun Amusement Co., Fair-
banks. Spring'^eld ; F. Pitetka. Union.
(^Ipvpland : Max Schachtel, "Y." Cleveland ;
Manheim Tucker Ent. Co., Liberty. Geneva ;
W. .T. Montgomery. Golden Eagle. Cleveland ;
M. Paul, Cedar, Cleveland: W. M. Clifford.
ClifTc-d. Urbana ; Milo Theatre Co., Milo.
Clpveland • Roy C. Hale, Oppra Hou«e. New
Vinna ; Nick McMahon, Grand, Iron+on ;
Smifh Am'isement Co., Ideal. AlHance: Sam
*lbe'-t & Bros.. Mystic, Utica : L. Johnson.
Vaudette Wapakone^a ; A. J GaflRnet. Op^ra
House, Rittman ; V. E. McGee, Empire,
Amherst; Elyria Theatre Co., Bannon, Ely-
ria ; Daniel Guitilla, Strand, Bellefontaine ;
Lincoln Amusement Co., Lincoln, Cincin-
nati ; Johnsonia Theatre Co., Johnsonia, Lees-
In-.rg ; Stoffer & Sennet, Grand, Tiffin ; Julia
Stahl, Mystic, Toledo ; W. L. Grudzenski,
White Eagle, Palm, Toledo; Liberty Mov.
P=et., Liberty, Toledo ; G. J. Hupenbecker,
Bijou. Toledo ; C. M. Young, Lvric, Bowl-
ing Green : W. R. Richard, New Royal,
Findlay: H. Baer, Ball Park, Cleveland;
A J. Longnecker, Eatonia, Eaton ; E. T.
V(feingard, Pastime, Montpelier ; Broadway
Amusement Co., Lyric, Toledo ; C. E. Ben-
net, Mystic, Tippecanoe City ; J. A. Brown,
Lorain. Cleveland ; H. Levy, Liberty, Cin-
cinnati ; Van Wert. Amuse. Co., Lyric,
Van Wert; DeLux Theatre Co., Northrn,
Columbus ; National Motion Pict. Co., Clark
National, Cleveland : S. M. Dickinson. Vic-
toria, Columbus; Eastern Amusement Co.,
Eastern, Columbus ; P. Herboltzheimer,
Columbia, Columbus : Yudelivitz & Willis,
Princess. Medina ; Rialto Amusement Co.,
R'alto. Cleveland; H. J. A: C. M. Pfeffer,
f^rand O. H , Kenton : W. Tallman, Ceramic.
E. Liverpool ; William Standen. Broad
S«^reet, Wadswor+h ; Piqua Amusement Co.,
Mays Opera House, Piqua ; Painesville
Theatre Co.. Utop'a, Painesvillp ; Stanley
T.awwil'. Majectic, London and Plain City;
P-jou Theatrical. Rpgent, Lima ; The Dome
(^ompany. Dome, Youngstown : Woodward
Theatrp Co., Vine Street Thpatre. Cincin-
nati : W J. Holt, Readinc ; Kretzel & Cer-
"nenv. Airon. Cleveland ; Columbia Co. Inc.
Columbia, Portsmouth; Atlas Amuspment
Co.. Knickerbocker and Metropolitan, Cleve-
T/?e Safety Sign
9?
"Insurance Of All Kinds"
Simuek
Looks like we'll clean some th
up here.
land ; Barck & Greenberg, Market
Clveland ; S. S. Stinrod, Majestic,
ville.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATK
ARRIVES
Two carloads of members
National Association arrived
morning over the Pennsy from
York. Headquarters at the Si
There is a possibility of d. sh
in the Association. It is unde;
that L. J. Selznick wants a
aggressive attitude on the p£
the Association, and a better i
standing with exhibitors.
eIi
The heiier the postei
the better the ticke
sales. The RITCHE'.
poster, gets the bes
ticket sales.
RITCHEY
LITIIO. CORP.
406 W. 31st St., N. Y. Chelsea S3.^
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SHOWING OF
RETURN
OF
TARZAN
For Exhibitors will be given at
Cleveland
Tuesday, June 8th
Notice of which house the display will be made at will
be posted in all hotels TODAY
Eastern Exhibitors can secure admissions to
Broadway Theatre, New York,
by apphcation to
Goldwyn Exchange
509 5th Avenue
Ask Any
OHIO EXHIBITOR
Who Has Owned a
FIRST NATIONAL
FRANCHISE
For a couple of years
what he thinks of it.
Pfhere'll be a \
HRST NATIONAL
FRANCHISE
I evei3rwher^(
CONTINUOUS EXPLANATIONS
Questions Cheerfully
Answered at
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Moore Busy on Plans
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington — The formation in
Delaware of Moore's Parliway The-
ater Co. and the Capitol Theater Co.
last week was designed to provide
for the two new theaters Tom Moore
of the Rialto has planned for this
city.
The Capitol is to be located on
New York Ave. near 14th St., one
of the "cream spots" of the down-
town district. Every car in the city
comes to this corner, or transfers
there.
The directors associated with Mr.
Moore on the board of this company
will probably be the most represen-
tative board of directors in any the-
ater in the business. This board
will include high officials in public
life and members of Congress, and
will be announced shortly. The
Capitol will be -financed by Moore
personally with the exception of 12
blocks of stock of $10,000 each.
The Capitol is expected to be
unique as a theater proposition, in
that it will be named after the
United States Capitol and located in
Washington, the capital of the
United States. Also the lobby and
foyer of this theater will be a rep-
lica of the front of the United States
Capitol. It vdll be an expensive
front as it will reach to the dome in
construction approximately 125 feet
high. Searchlight floods playing on
the dome of this front vdll make it
stand out so as to be seen from
most any part of the city. The col-
umns in this building will be of
limestone and expensive materials.
This is the theater in which Moore
plans to use approximately one
change a month, or 13 pictures a
year, each and every one of which is
to be staged on a pretentious scale
and to have its own set of scenery,
lighting effects and atmosphere.
The Capitol will have a matinee
and evening performance daily set
aside for reserved seats where
tickets may be purchased as far as
a month in advance. The forenoon
and supper show will be given on the
continuous policy. Prices for these
attractions will be 75c and $1. The
mezzanine loge balcony vdll have a
promenade rich in atmosphere and
comfort with private hat racks in
each box. The Capitol covers an
area of nearly 200 feet deep by 90
feet vnde.
The Parkway is Moore's own proj-
ect, bag and bag-gage. He is expend-
ing the total amount of money
needed for the erection of this the-
ater himself. It covers an area of
90 feet wide by 160 feet deep. This
is in the heart of the Mt. Pleasant
district on the corner of Park Road
and 14th St., which is the apex of
the thickly populated section of
Washington's representative people.
The Parkway will be a replica of
Moore's Rialto, 2,000 seats on one
floor.
The First National shield vnW be
both prominent on the front of the
theater as well as a special model in
all newspaper advertisements. In
other words, when the advertising
campaigns are laid out for the fall
the entire chain of these model and
progressive houses will have their
announcements within a large circu-
lar First National chain dravim es-
pecially for the purpose, the houses
enclosed as a whole vdthin this cir-
cle. The trademark of First Na-
tional virill be put forward here in a
manner so as to let the public know
the full meaning of First National
trademark.
Pushing R.-C. Project Ahead
Progress is being made on the
Robertson-Cole building project,
now under way at the corner of
48th St. and 7th Ave. By the end
of the week the two buildings being
torn down to make way for the 12-
story structure will be entirely lev-
elled, and work started on the ex-
cavation.
Mrs. Sidney Drew Completes Series
Mrs. Sidney Drew has completed
the fourth of her comedies for Pathe
in the Essanay studio at Chicago.
John Cumberland will close his
theatrical season in Chicago and
then return to New York to begin
the fifth.
Lesser Will Not Make Serial
Los Angeles — Sol Lesser wishes to
deny reports that he would star
nette Kellerman in a serial.
Ince Plant Busy
Culver City — Four companies
at work on Thomas H. Ince pro(
tions. Enid Bennett's current
hide, "I Wonder If—," marks
last picture under the supervii
of Ince.
The new Ince-Vance special, "B
Revel," under the supervision
Ince and John Griffith Wray, is
the first week of filming, and Dc
las MacLean's company, under
direction of Jack Nelson, is on
cation for exteriors.
Another company to film a
Ince feature is being assembled.
Horator Making Changes
Toledo, 0.— Harvey C. ("D(
Horator, managing director of
Alhambra theater, is making pi
for next season.
The Alhambra will close on J
1 for a short time, to be redecora
remodeled and repainted. New <
peries will be installed and a $
000 Hope Jones Unit organ will
installed. ;
Horator thinks the coming J
■will be the biggest in the histor]
the business and says the pr
asked for productions, so far as
is concerned, cut no figures so 1
as the productions are good,
states that producers from who
has heard say they intend ni;
fewer pictures for the fall sea
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100% Exhibitor Controlled
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fix exhibition values /or themselves
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use their own money /or themselves
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Some independent theatre owner in your locaHty is going
to ally himself with other independent exhibitors in an hon-
est-to-goodness co-operative and protective proposition. Is
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Monday, June 7, 1920
One Needy One Purpose
An Open Market
Assembled in Cleveland today is probably the most rep-
resentative gathering of exhibitors that have ever heeded a
convention call in the history of the industry.
And it is w^ell that they are meeting. For never vv^as the
menace greater; never the need for considerate and decisive
action more timely. It was well said yesterday : "Exhibitors
will either get together at this convention or they can forget
a national organization. For by this time next year there
may have passed the opportunity to get together — the indus-
try may be 'sewed up.' "
There is but one need, one purpose of the present gather-
ing— ^to keep the market open.
Aside from this all else can well be forgotten. This is
not the time for peanut politics or peanut politicians.
This is not the time to talk about bolting or bolters.
This is not the time to worry over trifles. The smaller prob-
lems can be settled easily six months from now. As against
the bigger and more important problem all else can be waved
aside and taken up some other day.
There is only one job before the assembled exhibitors
of Cleveland — and only one— organize into a national body
that will mean something.
Get together!
And stay together!
The menace that brought about the call for the Patterson
Chicago meeting is just as important today. Probably more
important. For there will be more exhibitors here than at
Chicago, more interests. But the need for the Chicago con-
vention is as great in Cleveland. And that is to keep the
market open.
There are movements afoot in the industry that may
prove a menace beyond words. There is one sure way of
checking or making inoperative these plans— and that is to
have a national exhibitors organization definitely "on the job."
There is but one question before the house: Can such
an organization be started here — now.
Gentlemen— Are you ready to answer that question?
—J. D.
HOSTS ASSEMBLE
( Continued from Page 1 )
Yesterday the Universal eastern
managers met at the Cleveland, Carl
Laemmle heading the meeting.
Seaboard a Reelcraft Ally
New York. — Negotiations have
been completed between the Reel-
craft and H. I. Coleman of the Sea-
board Film Co. whereby the Sea-
board Exchanges in Washington
and Baltimore will distribute all fu-
ture Reelcraft releases.
This practically completes the
system of Reelcraft allied exchanges
in some 33 odd cities of the country.
New York. Capital, $10,000. Incor-
porators, Nat and B. Levine and J.
W. Marx, 38 Park Row.
INCORPORATIONS
Albany — B. and H. Photoplay
Corp., New York. Capital, $20,000.
Incorporators, S. Bergoffen, B. C.
Harloff and R. D. Ireland, 233
Broadway.
Albany — Plymouth Pictures, Inc.,
Albany— Caesar Theater Corp.,
New York City. Capital, $100,000.
Incorporators, T. F. Garrity, F. W
Pinner and M. Fishel, 32 Broadway.
Albany— Invincible Cinema Corp.,
New York. Capital, $15,000. Incor-
porators, E. Spiegle, N. Kornbluh
and M. Herman, 1057 Hoe Ave.
Albany — Chopin Features, New
York. Incorporators, B. 0. Myers,
J. F. Futterer and P. Price, 258 W.
43rd St.
Denver Wins Sales Contest
The first prize in First National's
sales contest has been won by the
Denver office. The boys of the Min-
neapolis branch were second and
Los Angeles finished third. The win-
ners will receive $2,500, $1,500 and
$1,000 respectively, a total sum of
$5,000 having been offered.
MARY CHARLIE DOUGLAS D. W.
PICKFORD CHAPLIN FAIRBANKS GRIFFITH
Hiram Abrams, General Manager
United Artists Corporation
will present
Mary Pickford's
new picture
"SUDS"
at the
Stillman Theatre
Tuesday Evening, June 8
at 1 1 o'clock
Douglas Fairbanks'
new picture
^The Mollycoddle"
at the
Stillman Theatre
Wednesday, Eve. June 9
at 11 o'clock
Exhibitors and Representatives of
the Press are Cordially Invited
A DECLARATION
OF POLICY
ROBERTSON-COLE will not build, purchase nor otherwise acquire motion-
picture theatres in any city in the United States, nor will we engage in
the exhibition of motion-pictures for profit, unless — you, the exhibitor,
force us to do so.
ROBERTSON-COLE demands the i-ight to open and fair competition on
the basis of merit and will only feel "jorced^^ to acquire theatres where
and when allied interests exercising a monopoly have eliminated com-
petition.
c
ROBERT SON -COLE are merchants engaged in the distribution of motion-
picture productions on a commercial brokerage basis, and we intend to
adhere strictly to our field without digression or trespass.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE stands free of all entangling alliances and affiliations,
and we fully appreciate the ideal position in which our independence
places us. Robertson-Cole docs not intend to jeopardize that position.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE has but one objective and is concentrating every ounce
of energy upon it. We have no conflicting interests within our organiza-
tion, and no connections outside of our organization tljat would divert
our attention and influence the conduct of our business of distribution.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE believes in competition. Without competition there
is no incentive to progress; and there should be progress in every branch
of the motion-picture industry.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE believes the exhibitor should be encouraged to prog-
ress in building, improving and fortifying the prestige of the motion-
picture theatre, and we are firmly convinced that to discourage the pro-
gressive spirit of exhibitors by an invasion of their field is dangerous to the
long life of the industry.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE looks upon motion-picture film as so much merchan-
dise, and are in the market to purchase the best class of this "merchan-
dise" and to resell it to the Trade.
c.
ROBERTSON-COLE looks upon the exhibition of motion-pictures as a
theatrical and amusement enterprise — a class of business that legitimately
belongs to the showman, and does not intend to invade that field.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE believes that dignity, commercial integrity and busi-
ness honor should characterize every transaction between producers, dis-
tributors and exhibitors.
c
MR. ROBERTSON AND MR. COLE decided that the distribution of motion
pictures was a class of business that they, as a successful commercial com-
pany aside from their film interests, with connections in every civilized
country in the world, could handle to the mutual advantage of producer
and exhibitor. They organized the Robertson-Cole Distributing Corpora-
tion to handle this business on a fair and equitable margin of profit,
and it is on this basis and in the capacity of merchants that they will con-
tinue to be connected with the motion-picture business.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE does not use deposit money received from exhibitors
in the furtherance of its business enterprises. We have unlimited financial
resources and do not need exhibitors' money to carry on our business.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE places all deposit money in separate trust accounts;
and a clause which we have written in our contracts absolutely prevents
our using these funds until we have delivered the film that they guarantee.
c
ROBERTSON-COLE intends to invest whatever may be necessary to main-
tain a foremost position in the industry, and to safeguard this investment
we propose to do everything possible to secure the confidence of our
customers.
ROBERTSON^COLE
DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION
Vice Pres. and General Manager
Monday, June 7, 1920
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DAI&.Y
Page 9
ODD
Bellaire, O. — In Martin's
Ferry the Fenray and Pastime
theaters decided to open on
Sundays, but public sentiment
and the city officials proved
too much for the exhibitors.
Here in Bellaire, adjoining
Martin's Ferry, exhibitors
never asked or wanted Sun-
day shows, but the City Coun-
cil last Friday night reported
favorably on a license ordi-
nance giving local theaters
the right to remain open on
Sunday from 1:30 to 11:30,
with a $1.50 tax per seat per
year. If the four theaters in
town are willing the ordinance
will pass.
The Sprague Amusement
Co. controlling three theaters
here does as much business in
six days as in seven. And
there you are.
Start Soon on "Heart Line"
Los Angeles — Work will be
started on "The Heart Line," by
Gellett Burgess. William Worth-
ngton will direct while Eugene Mul-
in prepared the scenario. It will be
t Gibraltar Picture.
Ziehm Closes Another Deal
Arthur Ziehm, foreign sales man-
iger for Goldwjm, has closed the
company's third year product for
A.ustralia and New Zealand. This
includes Booth Tarkington's two-
reel "Edgar Comedies."
Elmer J. McGovem has completed
jditing "Up in Mary's Attic," a Fine
A.rts release.
NEGATIVE FOR SALE
"Has Man a Right to Kill", with
Arline Pretty
Macbeth Shakesperian Subject and others
CHAS. N. JAWITZ
729 7th Avenue, N. Y. City
BRIGGS
COMEDIES
New One and Two Reel
Subjects Founded on the
Famous Briggs Cartoons
which appear in the lead-
ing daily papers.
STATE RIGHTS
Chadwick Pictures
130 W. 46th St. New York City
Coast Additions for Vitagraph
Los Angeles — An extensive build-
ing program for Vitagraph has been
inaugurated by W. S. Smith, general
manager.
Additional structures have been
necessitated by increased produc-
tion. Vitagraph will continue to
maintain its Broklyn studios, but
contemplates more elaborate produc-
tion by companies now in the west.
The administration offices will be
entirely renewed. A separate build-
ing will be erected for stars' dress-
ing rooms. More stages will be put
up, one to be a glass enclosed struc-
ture intended for the large sets.
Many permanent sets will be
erected on the 10 acres recently pur-
chased which adjoin the original
Vitagraph holding.
Kent on Coast
Hollywood — S. R. Kent, sales
manager for Famous Players, was
a visitor at the Lasky studio. Kent
is on a tour of the various exchanges
of the company throughout the coun-
try, laying plans for the forthcom-
ing season which opens the first of
September.
Contest at Universal
Harry Levey is conducting a con-
test for the employees of his produc-
tion department. Scenario writers,
directors and cameramen, and those
associated in the making of the pic-
ture, selected as the best, from the
eight now in completion, will be
awarded an increase in salary.
Pathe Forms "Literary Dept."
New York — Pathe has formed a
"literary department," Mary Edith
Butler and Curtis Dunham heading
it. Pathe says a demand from news-
papers and magazines for publicity
for syndicating led to the organiza-
tion of its "literary department."
i
M. W GARSSOi>J, Presents
*RTCWFr
For Full Particulars During Convention see CHAS. F. SCHWERIN at
HOTEL WINTON
During the past week Franchises for the Distribution
of AMERICAN CINEMA PRODUCTIONS for
the next year were placed as follows:
New York and Northern New Jersey
PIONEER FILM CORPORATION,
M. H. Hoffman, General Mgr.
130 West 46th St., New York City
Eastern Pennsylvania and South New Jersey
SCREEN ART PICTURES
Michael Lessy
133 1 Vine Street, Philadelphia
First class distribution by reputable and experienced
distributors is being established throughout the coun-
try for AMERICAN CINEMA PICTURES.
Pictures That Satisfy any oAudience Anywhere
Watch for further Announcements
American Cinema Corp.
Walter Niebuhr^ President
411 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK
Monday, June 7, 1920
DAIUV
Page 11
Houses Planned
Lincoln, Neb. — Princess Amuse.
Co., chain, to build Capitol.
Troy, 0.— Troy Aumse. Co. $125,-
000. 900.
Sidney, 0.— C.
$200,000. 1,400.
B. DeWese Co.
Manchester, N. H. — Abraham
Goodside heads the concern which
will build the Majestic.
Lenoir City, Tenn. — Amuza Co.
to build. $35,000.
Roanoke, Va. — George W. Payne
to build.
Roanoke, Va.— Elmore D. Heins
and Henry Scholz to open house.
Bonham, Tex. — R. and R. Theater
Co. to build.
Detroit, Mich. — A. J. Kleist, Jr.
1,400.
Toledo, 0. —
To be first run.
Walter Grudinski.
Janesville, Wis.- — Roy Cummings
to build here and in Green Bay.
Philadelphia — E. C. Brown, col-
ored banker, to build on Market St.
For colored patronage.
Philadelphia— E. D.
build.
Salters to
Wichita Falls, Tex.— T. 0. Noble.
Noble. $75,000.
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
L Rubin & Co.
23 E 4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring- 8303-8304
The fastest stereotypers in N. Y. C.
VALUES FOR PRODUCERS!
The plays and stories we sell,
we Own. We buy for 'pro-
ducers, and select real film
values. Let us submit a play
to you.
Celebrated Authors' Society
701 7th Av. Phone Bryant 1511
"Where Promises are Sacred"
LOUIS MEYER
Formerly Broda and Meyer, Inc.
TITLES
Lettered Illastrated Photographed
Ask to see our New Process
Titles and Illustrations
A PHONE CALL WILL BRING
SAMPLES
BRYANT 7392
220 W. 42nd St. ROOM 2004
Rising Star, Tex. — K. Hammett
and A. Antone to build.
Olean, N. Y. — Charles Nikum,
manager Gem, to build.
Houses Bought
Mena, Ark. — Price McCall bought
Lyric and Airdome.
Burknctt, Tex. — Ray M. Millar
bought Lyric from T. J. Colburn and
Son.
Penn Yann, N. Y.— M. P. Sackett
bought Sampson.
Brunswick, Mo. — Brent Stambus
sold Isis.
Eureka Sprinks, Ark. — Maud
Donnell, Royal at Von Beuren,
bought Empire.
Joplin, Mo. — M. G. Parsons bought
Pershing.
Edina, Mo.— H. H.
bought Electric.
Murdock
Mankato, Kans. — R. A. Gaston
bought Morris.
New Orleans — Peter Copeland and
J. Miller bought at auction Globe.
Saengers hold lease on it.
Philadelphia — E. H. Royer bought
Susquehanna and Norris from Green
and Altman for reported sum of
$120,000.
Albany, N. Y. — Samuel Suckno,
Regent and Albany, buys Arbor.
Hartley, la. — E. U. Thomas
bought Opera House.
Stevens Point, Wis.— C. M. Clif-
ford bought Lyric from J. R. Mc-
Kinley.
Cotter. Ark. — C. E. Hopkins
bought house from W. M. DeLapp.
Lansing, Mich.— W. J. Hall. Pla-
za, bought Lyric, which he will re-
model to accommodate pictures.
Chicago — George Bromley bought
Garden.
Indianapolis — E. C. McPherson
bought Toako.
Dover. Me. — Graphic Theaters
bought Star.
MaypearlJ TexJ — Claude Reaves
bought Colonial.
North Vancouver, B. C. — Colum-
bia Amuse. Co. bought Lonsdale
from Wiley C. Pettis.
New Bedford. Mass. — Allen Cha-
rette, chain, bought Comique.
Scotia. N. Y. — Abraham Seigel
bought Grand from Samuel Freed.
Springfield. Mass. — J. Lane and
Son bought Empire.
Des Moines, la. — Adams, chain,
bought Empress.
Houses Under Construction
Albany, N. Y. — Strand to open
about July 1.
Cameron, Wis.— Dan Skrupky.
$20,000.
Collingswood, N. J. — Haddon
Highlands Co. $100,000. 1,400.
Columbus, O.— W. J. and J. W.
Dusenbury. $50,000. 1,000.
Corey, Pa. — D. Manley Parker
and C. R. Roberts.
Tiptonville, Tenn. C. B. Tipton
building. 500.
Gallatin, Mo. — J. E. Corder build-
ing Star. $25,000.
Moorestown, N. J. — Criterion The-
ater Go. $40,000. 700.
Stoughton, Wis. — Charles Goulson.
750.
Edgerton, Wis. — P. W. Palmer
building. To open shortly.
Fort Atkinson, Wis. — Chas. Lang-
hoff. 750.
Watertown, Wis. — W. Norton.
1,000. Ready in September.
Rising Star, Tex. — Porter nearing
completion.
Provincetown, Mass. — Province-
town Amuse. Co. building.
Waterbury, Conn.— S. Z. Poll's
new house has been begun.
Houses Completed
Alto, Tex.— Majestic, W. B. Bol-
ton, opened.
Newark, Ark.— Royal.
Abiline, Tex. — American Airdome
opened.
Bishop, Tex.— New, B. L. Hub-
bard, opened.
Norway, Mich. — Phillip Van der
Bergh, managing new house, open
on Saturdays and Sundays.
Gladstone, Mich. — Gladstone Op-
fra House, Mrs. Marie Bosley,
opened.
Iron Mt., Mich.— Butterfly, 260,
opened. <
Detroit, Mich. — Linwood-Lasalle
opened. D. Thompson, manager.
1,500.
Wilmington, Del — Strand opened.
.Jules Rothschild, manager.
Portage, Wis. — New Royal, Hob- J
son owns house in Berlin. |
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Newkirk, Okla.— Palace, Hart- (
man and Skreeves, opened. -I
Akron, 0.— H. E. HorWitz, Olym-c
pia and New Palace, opened Rialto.-|
HEAVE TO!
Here's Mayflower's cargo of profit
pullers. Get out your booking hooks
Allan Dwan Productions
"THE LUCK OF THE IRISH"
(Distributed by Realart)
"SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
(Distributed by Realart)
"A SPLENDID HAZARD"
(A First National Attraction)
An Emile Chautard Production
"THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM"
(Distributed by Realart)
An R. A. Walsh Production
"THE DEEP PURPLE"
(Distributed by Realart)
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DAILV
Monday, June 7, 1920
Cohen's Attitude
(Continued from page 1)
competition with exhibitors. Patter-
son also wanted to know whether the
Cleveland convention proposed to
deal with the question of illegitimate
screen advertising as its main topic,
or whether it proposed to take up the
problem of the invasion of the ex-
hibiting field by the producing inter-
ests.
"I am glad," said Cohen in reply,
"to have this opportunity of telling
you that the convention in Cleveland
will not confine itself to one problem,
but will endeavor to deal with all of
them. I want to say that not until
now am I beginning to realize what
a stupendous task it is to organize
an exhibitors' body which will func-
tion in a national way. I hope we
will not have another such disgrace-
ful affair, as I witnessed in Boston.
Let me say that the dominant issue
at Cleveland vnW be to drive the pro-
ducer out of the exhibiting field.
"I am not at all unselfish in sup-
porting this cause. I have a number
of theaters which I want to protect.
Talk about bad conditions in the
South. Why, gentlemen, since I
have become active in the movement
for the preservation of the independ-
ent exhibitors, one of my theaters
had become the special object of at-
tack on the part of certain produc-
ing-exhibiting interests. While I
was in Albany looking after the An-
ti-Deposit Bill and a modification of
the Children's Law, these interests
got to work and gained control over
one of my theaters. I find a good
deal of this hostility from the inter-
ests that are seeking to put us out of
business. I am in fact boxed in by
these hostile interests wherever I
turn and I expect that they will do
their worst at the convention."
Replying to Cohen, who left a
written statement as his answer to
the questions of the committee, Pat-
terson said he had nothing but ad-
niration for Cohen and then congrat-
ulated him on his successful effort
bo put a stop to the Deposit System.
The Committee of 17 will be given
1 courteous hearing at the conven-
tion.
In the meantime, there is a strong
novement on foot among the mem-
bers of that Committee, said Cohen,
;o get rid of at least two men on the
ground that they represent nobody
)ut themselves and have in fact been
•epudiated by the two states they are
supposed to represent.
SHOWING OF "SUDS" AND
"MOLLYCODDLE"
Mary Pickford's newest picture,
'Suds," will be shown at a special
>re-view for exhibitors at The Still-
nan Theater tomorrow night at 11
''clock and the new Douglas Fair-
)anks picture, "The Mollycoddle,"
vill be shown at the Stillman on
Vednesday night at 11.
Representatives of United Artists
nd the personal representatives of
he stars are here in charge of the
howings.
Street Car Signs
On some of the street cars of
Cleveland appear these signs: "If
you want to be an independent ex-
nibitor, book Paramount pictures."
"DOUG" AND MARY GOING
ABROAD
New York — "Doug" and Mary
will sail for Europe on the Lapland
next Saturday for a month's pleas-
ure trip. No pictures will be made
abroad, but on their return each will
make one production in the East and
then return to the Coast.
EMERSON-LOOS PRODUC-
TIONS POSSIBLE
New York — It is reported that
Isaac Wolper has signed John Emer-
son and Anita Loos to do a series of
productions under their names, on
the same basis as the C. Gardner
Sullivan Prod.
IN either Wolper nor Emerson
could be reached for a statement.
THOMAS LEAVES BLANK
(Special Wire)
Omaha, Neb. — H. M. Thomas,
manager of the Rialto, and one of
the best known showmen of the
West, has signed with the Famous
Players Canadian corporation to di-
rect their string of 40 houses. He
will leave the A. H. Blank Enter,
almost immediately and go to the
Coast for ideas and a rest. He as-
sumes his new job Aug. 1.
Charles G. Branham, also a well
known showman, who recently ran
the United Artists' show at Milwau-
kee will succeed Thomas at the
Rialto.
WARNER'S GET HORSLEY
PLANT
(Special Wire)
Los Angeles — The Warner's have
purchased the old David Horsley
plant and will build a big studio.
They have plans under way for an
international producing and distrib-
uting organization backed by Eng-
lish capital.
Supporting Norma Talmadge in
"The Branded Woman" are Percy
Marmont, Vincent Serrano, George
Fawcett and others.
Louis Stearns, character actor,
has been engaged to support Gerald-
ine Farrar in "The Riddle Woman."
Milligan Buys Irish Film
Chicago — B. Herbert Milligan,
who was recently elected president
of the Creation Films Co., has pur-
chased the American and foreign
rights of "For the Freedom of Ire-
land" from the Capital Film Co.
Attending Newspaper Convention
New York — Rutgers Neilson, di-
rector of publicity for The Literary
Digest "Topics of the Day," is at-
tending the annual convention of
the National Editorial Association
in Boston.
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RIGHT AGAIN
The W. W. Hodkinson
Corp. received the follow-
ing wire yesterday:
"'Sex' smashed all at-
tendance records Walnut
Theater. Biggest money
getter I ever played.
Opened Sunday, turned
'em away. Played to 6,200
people. Theater seats
1,000. Phenomenal busi-
ness all week.
"Wid was right, couldn't
keep 'em away with a
smallpox sign. My Heart-
iest congratulations.
"JOE STEURLE,
"Walnut Theater,
"Louisville, Ky."
Rex Beach's "The Silver Horde,"
which has already a two-record on
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"The Return of Tarzan" is
scheduled for a showing here
tomorrow and Harry Reichen-
bach arrived this morning^
Wnowing some of the stuntB
that he has put over recently
with regard to the New York
premiers of the production a
good many people are waiting
to see what Harry will 'pull"
here. ,
'Marry Me" is the title of a Christie Comedy presenting Bobby Vernon, with
Vera Steadman. It's a leap year proposition. — Advt.
Install Horseshoe Screen
Omaha, Neb.— At the Rialto a
horseshoe shaped screen has been in-
stalled at a cost of $2,000. It is
made of wood and treated with chem-
icals so as to make it easier to see
from all parts of the house.
SOME HOST
Paul Gusdanovic, owner of the
"beautiful" Strand and other the-
atres in Cleveland, is acting as host
to the members of Associated Ex-
hibitors, Inc., who are in convention
at the Statler.
COVERING UP
Harris Wolfberg, of Famous Play-
ers is having his troubles. Famous
put through probably the best cam-
paign of any of the companies in
advance of the opening of the con-
vention and the town was "papered"
to a fare ye well. Everywhere you
turned you saw some kind of paper
of Famous or Paramount, and be-
sides there were flaglets and leaflets
and all sorts of material distributed.
AI(7N5PPN
tdecitrc PAY
summar
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NEW VORK.
But when the local Exhibitors'
League saw this paper plastered
everjrwhere someone got busy and
soon this paper was being covered
up with somethine else wherever pos-
sible. The result: Wolfberg had
to hire some men to see to it that his
paper was left untouched. They have
been kept busy — very busy — for the
past two days but they will probably
have a lot to do for the next few days
as well.
ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS'
MEETING
At 11 o'clock this morning ther
was held at the Statler a meeting c
the Board of Directors of Associate
Exhibitors. Another meeting vdll i
held in all probability tomorrow
after the arrival of general man
ager Fred C. Quimby from the Coast
where he has been closing several
important matters.
Ben H. Grimm, of the publicit;
department of New York, is here ar
ranging affairs and several otheii
of the organization are expected to
day and tomororw.
UNIVERSAL MEETING
Universal district and brand
managers of the East and Soutl
had a long conference yesterday a
the Cleveland. President Laemml
was on hand and many matters o
importance were discussed.
R. C. BOOST CARPENTIER
Robertson-Cole were busy yester
day announcing the fact tha'
Georges Carpentier would make i
personal appearance in Clevelan'^ ir
coniunction wUh the showing of hi.'
film "The Wonderman "
You can't expect the Ford
dealer to boost the Packard
car nor the old line film
man to boost
COMEDYART
Special Pictures Corp'n
H. W. Hellman Bldg.
Los Angeles
T^BftADSTREET
if FILMDOM
7i^RECOCMIZiE
THORITV
VOL. XII
No. 67
Monday, June 7, 1920
Price 5 Ceni
Cleveland the Goal
Many New York Executives to At-
tend Conventions — Big Gather-
ing Expected
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — The stage is set for the
opening of what will undoubtedly be
the largest, in point of attendance, and
the most important, in point of issues
involved, exhibitor gathering ever
iield in the industry.
Those who figured on making ho-
tel reservations upon their arrival in
Cleveland are doomed to disappoint-
ment, for all the leading hotels arc
filled with film men either arrived or
expected.
All those who expect to attend the
exhibitor sessions at one or more of
the various league headquarters are
due in today by boat from Buffalo or
train from New York and other
points. The business sessions, ac-
cording to schedule, will not open
until tomorrow, but today will un-
doubtedly see a series of conferences
by cliques of exhibitors and general
discussions of matters to be discussed
at the opening of convention business.
Sydney S. Cohen, Sam Herman and
Charles O'Reilly of the Motion Pic-
( Continued on Page 15)
M. P. E. A. To Meet
A special meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Mo-
tion Picture Exhibitors of
America, Inc., will be held at
eight o'clock tonight at the Ho-
tel Cleveland, Cleveland, O., at
which questions pertaining to
the Cleveland convention will
be discussed.
Alfred S. Black, president of
the league, said yesterday be-
fore leaving for Cleveland:
"Many exhibitors have ex-
pressed the desire to me of
holding one convention in
Cleveland: one big mass meet-
ing at which matters of com-
mon interest can be threshed
out.
"Whether that can be accom-
plished or not depends entirely
on the attitude of certain indi-
viduals."
Exhibitor conventions to be
held in Cleveland have been cut
to two instead of three by the
amicable agreement reached be-
tween the Independent Motion
Picture Exhibitors of America,
Inc., and the Motion Picture
Theater Owners' Ass'n, Inc.
The second convention is that
of the Black organization.
"Off with his head!" she shouted, but the executioner could not determine
where his neck left off. — "Married Life," a five reel comedy produced by
Mack Sennett and released by First National. — Advt.
1st Nat'Ps Roster
Circuit Outlines Program, Production
by Production, for Next Year
Associated First National has is-
sued a list of its features for the
1920-1921 season, beginning Aug. 30
and extending to May 2, 1921, at
which time the 1921 summer season
will commence.
The list includes 41 features of the
60 promised for next season. Of
these 38 will be provided by stars, di-
rectors and producers already an-
nounced as being under contract to
First National, while the remaining
three are the first of the 12 specials
announced. These* are "The Woman,"
for release Oct. 4, and two more not
named for release Dec. 27 and Feb.
14.
It is understood some of the re-
maining nine specials will be sup-
plied by the Alliance Film Corp.,
Ltd., of London, on whose product
First National holds the American
option.
(Continued on Page 16)
Warners to Build
Buy Old Horsley Studio in Los An-
geles— New Project Under Way
Albert Warner, one of the Warner
Brothers, who are releasing "The
Lost City," the Al. St. John Come-
dies, "The Tiger Band," a new se-
rial featuring Helen Holmes, and
the Monty Banks Comedies, is now
en route to Los Angeles, to com-
plete arrangements for a new pro-
( Continued on Page 2)
Fairbanks' Party Going Abroad
Douglas Fairbanks and his wife,
Mary Pickford, together with Mrs.
Pickford and others who came on
from Los Angeles, leave New York
(on Saturday for Europe aboard the
Lapland.
The party will be gone about a
month and will not shoot pictures
while away, the trip being purely one
for pleasure.
After their return both Fairbanks
and Miss Pickford will each make a
picture in the East and then return
to Los Angeles.
Thomas Joins F. P. 1
Leaves Omaha Rialto to Direct Zi
kor's Canadian Theaters —
Branham His Successor
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Omaha, Neb. — H. M. Thoma
managing director of the Rialto the;
ter, has resigned to become direct(
of the string of theaters of the F:
mous Players-Canadian Corp., I^t
He leaves the Rialto Aug. 1.
Thomas, before joining the Can.
dian company, will go to Californ;
for a vacation and then take up h!
work with Famous Players. Hi
headquarters will be in Toronto, j
, Charles G. Branham, lately maij
aging the Auditorium in Minneapol!
for United Artists, will succet]
Thomas at the Rialto. Branham i
very well known in exhibiting circle
H. M. Thomas is undoubtedly orj
of the country's leading exhibitor
His identity with A. H. Blank's Rj
alto has been a close one since tl
theater was built. He is a firm bJ
liever in exploitation and unusu
methods of presenting pictures. '
It will be recalled that some montli
ago Thomas, in a visit to New- Yor
caused a mild upheaval when he cri
icised the manner in which the leai,
ing Broadway theaters and Easter!
exhibitors in general put on the;
shows. I
Meighan in Cleveland
Thomas Meighan, now en roui|
east from California, will stop off i
Cleveland for the exhibitor convei|
tions, according to a wire receivei
late Saturday by Harry H. Buxbaui!
of Famous Players. ;
N. A. M. P. I. Meets Tomorrow }
The annual meeting of the Nation:!
Association will be held in Clevelan'
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Frederick H. Elliott, eexcutive sec
retary of the association, stated ye;
terday that the meeting will prob;!
bly be completed by tomorrow nigh.
English Film Men Arrive |
Harry Ward and Henry Cundy c|
the Cinema Sales Corp. of Americl
with headquarters in London, arrive
in New York on Saturday aboard th
Lapland. They are stopping at th
Astor.
YOUR Good Printing
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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Monday, June 7, 1920
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.Warners to Build
(Continued from Page 1)
ducing and distributing organization.
Warner's stay in Los Angeles will
be brief as he is due back in New
York June 23d and will sail for Lon-
don June 26th.
When asked for details concerning
the new organization, H. M. Warner
would not reveal the names of those
interested, but hinted that English
capital were behind the new venture.
The Warner Brothers have just
signed a live year lease for the old
liorslev studio which is located at
19th and Main St. in Los Ang-eles.
The plot of ground is 600 ft. by 250
feet.
.\rrangements have already been
completed to tear down the old stu-
dio and to rebuild a new one. The
plans call for an outdoor stage that
will cover a city block.
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"All right, you can enjoy all the pleasures. I'll do all the work-but you
must pay me my price."— Scene from the big special. Isle of Destiny,
Character Production featuring Paul Gilmore.- Advt.
Quotations
"amous Players
do pfd
joldwyn
.oew's, Inc. . .
.'riangle
Bid. Asked
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Garrett in New Company
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Sidney Garrett, Inc., has
been formed with a capitalization of
$50,000. The incorporators are A.
83?^ L Romagna, an attorney, C. C. Burr
19 Xnd S. C. Garrett, 135 W. 44th St
295^
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♦Friday's quotations.
I "The Prince Chap" at Criterion
When "Humoresque" closes its run
I it the Criterion it will be replaced by
I 'The Prince Chap," Thomas Meig-
lan's first starring vehicle for Fa-
nous Players.
' This, however, will not occur for
'ome time, since "Humoresque" yes-
'erday entered its second week at the
Triterion.
Sidney Garrett recently, as noted,
sold his interest in the exporting firm
of J. Frank Brockliss, Inc., to enter
the producing field.
The above company is understood
to be the new company to provide for
his production activities. Charles C.
Burr, mentioned as one of the incor-
porators, was formerly with Famous
Players and later entered the produc-
ing field on his own account.
Garrett left for the Cleveland con-
vention on Saturday and could not
be reached for a statement.
"^Goldwyn to Film "Great Lover"
Culver City, Gal. — Preparations are
being made to screen "The Great
Lover," Leo Ditrichstein's stage
drama. John Sainpolis and Rose
Dion have signed to appear in it.
/^'
Sell Talmadge Reissue
National has sold the rights to
"Captivating Mary Carstairs," the
Norma Talmadge five reel reissue for
Illinois and Indiana to Si Greiver of
Security Pictures, Chicago.
On Broadway
Capitol — T. Roy Barnes and Helene
Chadwick — "Scratch My Back."
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Strand — Georges Carpentier — "The
Wonder Man."
Rialto — Dorothy Gish — "Remodeling
Her Husband."
R'.voli — Hobart Bosworth — "Below
the Surface."
Broadway — "The Return of Tarzan."
Loew's New York — Today — Alice
Lake — "Shore Acres."
Tuesday — J. Warren Kerrigan —
"Number 99."
Wednesday— Will Rogers — "Jes'
Call Me Jim."
Brooklyn Strand— Cecil De Mille's
"Why Change Your Wife."
A
To Spread Photography in Colleges
The American Society of Cinemat-
ographers will direct a campaign to
heads of state universities to add sci-
entific motion picture photography to
the curriculum.
'^
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph
says:
"'Jes' Call Me Jim' is
an excellent combination
of humor and pathos. The
picture confirms a suspi-
cion that we have had for
long time— that Will
Rogers is
screen actor.'
oiu- favorite
Elaine Hammerstein is at work on
"The Point of View" under the direc-
tion of Alan Crosland.
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Stanley, Wis., Grand Burns
Stanley, Wis.— A loss of $22,000
was caused when the Grand was de-
stroyed.
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Next Week
Capitol — Jack Pickford — "The
ble-Dyed Deceiver."
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Strand — Douglas Fairbanks — "The
Mollycoddle."
Rialto — Wanda Hawley — "Miss
Hobbs."
Rivoli — Douglas MacLean and Doris
May — "Let's Be Fashionable."
Broadway — "The Return of Tarzan."
Brooklyn Strand — Georges Carpen-
tier-— "The Wonder Man."
The better the poster, the
better the ticket sales. The
RITCHEY poster being-
the best poster, gets the
best ticket sales.
RITCHEY
LITHO CORP.
4MW.Slit St..N.T . PboM (n>ebM «3M
Ritchey
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Monday, June 7, 1920 iJLIi *f ^ DAILV
SPECIAL SHOWING OF
The
Return of Tarzan
For Exhibitors wiU be given at
CLEVELAND-TUESDAY, JUNE 8th
Notice of the House at which the display will
be made will be posted in all Hotels TODAY
Eastern Exhibitors Can Secure Admissions to
BROADWAY THEATRE
New York
By AppUcation to
GOLDWYN EXCHANGE
509 Fifth Avenue
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DAILV
Monday, June 7, 1920
J In the Courts
"The A .H. Fischer Features, Inc.,
IS been sued in the Supreme Court
r Garnette Sabin for $1,000 dam-
'es She alleges that the defendant
ased her a portion of its studio at
'ew Rochelle for four months at
.50 a week and agreed to furnish
lectric lighting for the stage and its
;iief electrician and property man,
%o were to be paid by the plaintiff.
■ne alleges that the men were not
■'rnished and that she was damaged
lie sum sued for.
I The Appellate Division of the Su-
'eme Court has decided that Gladys
oftus, a Ziegfeld show girl, is enti-
'ed to damages from the Greenwich
ithographing Co., and James V
itchey because her picture was used
lithout her permission in a poster
-epared bv the defendants for the
'm, -ishanie." The defence was
iiat it was not known that Miss Lof-
is' picture was used for the purpose
q" the poster, but that the artist was
'lerely directed to make a drawing of
linv girl with downcast eyes." The
ppellate Division says that when
ic trial court dismissed the coin-
lanit the judge accepted the testi-
lony of the artist that he "produced
le face of a woman of his own con-
:;ption,'" but the higher court is un-
'ble to agree and holds that the plain-
,ft is entitled to an injunction pre-
^nting further use of her picture
3id for damages to be determined by
•.jury.
A LaskyZForecast
"Our leading authors have
been willing to accept the very
large financial rewards offered
3y the screen, but have not been
willing to accept the duty of
learning to tell their stories in
the language of the screen.
They have a responsibility to
discharge to their followers,
who, seeing the name of a
writer advertised as the author
of a motion picture, go to see
that picture in the belief that
the author actually wrote it.
The screen has a technique of
its own, vastly different from
that of the novel or the stage
play, and the author who neg-
lects to learn, evades a definite
responsibility to his public
"In the not distant future it
would not surprise me to see
all of our foremost authors
writing directly for the films,
and then adapting their picture
stories to the stage, or rewrit-
ing them as novels." — Jesse L.
Lasky.
Oppose Los Angeles "Zoning" Laws
I Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Considerable oppo-
sition has developed here over the ex-
isting "zoning" laws which restrict
building of business establishments,
including studios, within certain lim-
its of tlie city.
Edward S. Curtis, president of a
company known as Cosmos Art,
wants to build a studio in a section
that is not now in the picture zone
and a special zone must be created if
Curtis is given permission to build.
7
: Supreme Court Justice Whittaker
-as signed an order discontinuing a
' iiit of the Ivan Film Prod, and the
' lerit Film Corp. against the Com-
lissioner of Licenses because the
' ase has been settled.
' The suit of Joseph W. Farnham
■gainst the Arthur F. Beck Serial
I 'rod.. Inc., for money due him for
|he cutting of "The Isle of Jewels"
-'as been settled out of court.
Contest at Universal
' Harry Levey is conducting a con-
est for the employees of his produc-
ion department. Scenario writers,
lirectors and cameramen, and those
.ssociated in the making of the pic-
ure, selected as the best, from the
.ight now in completion, will be
. warded an increase in salary.
Coast Additions for Vitagraph
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — An extensive build-
ing program for Vitagraph has been
inaugurated by W. S. Smith, general
manager.
Additional structures have been
necessitated by increased production.
Vitagraph will continue to maintain
its Brooklyn studios, but contem-
plates more elaborate production by
companies now in the west.
The administration offices will be
entirely renewed. A separate build-
ing will be erected for stars' dressing
rooms. More stages will be put up,
one to be a glass enclosed structure
intended for the large sets.
Many permanent sets will be erect-
ed on the 10 acres recently purchas-
ed which adjoin the original Vita-
graph holding.
Pathe Forms "Literary Dept."
Pathe has formed a "literary de-
partment," Mary Edith Butler and
Curtis Dunham heading it. Pathe
says a demand from newspapers and
magazines for publicity suitable for
syndicating led to the organization of
•'- "literary department."
Its
LLOYD B. CARLETON
Producing Director
Lloyd Carleton Productions
Director General
Clermont Photoplay Corporation
Next Picture
"BEYOND THE CROSS ROADS"
by Bradley King
Pathe's Feature Business at Peak
The peak of its feature business
was attained during May, according
to Pathe, who says bookings for May
showed an increase of 33 1-3 per cent
over March, "Brunei Month," which
upset all previous business in the an-
nals of Pathe. During March the 32
Pathe branch offices averaged a gross
increase in all business over Novem-
ber, December and January of 45 per
cent.
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Rogers to Report Conventions
Install Horseshoe Screen
Omaha, Neb. — At the Rialto a
horseshoe shaped screen has been in-
stalled at a cost of $2,000. It is made
of wood and treated with chemicals
so as to make it easier to see from all
parts of the house.
Adams' Large Sign
Detroit — A sign which has 6,156
lO-watt lights, in addition to 3,000
color caps, and can be seen across the
river in Canada, has been put on top
of the Adams. The letters are five
feet high and ten tons of steel were
used in the construction.
Will Rogers, humorist, lariat swing-
er and Goldwyn star, has been re-
tained (hired) by the Scripps McRae
Newspaper Syndicate to report the
national Republican and Democratic
presidential conventions. y^J
Phila. Men Form Club
Philadelphia— The Motion Picture
Club has been organized for those
who are directly or indirectly con-
nected with the industry. M. A.
Millman, Mark Swaab and Oscar
Neufelt has been elected president,
vice-president and business manager
respectively. It is a social club.
E. Richard Schayer, former Gold-
wyn screen author, has been added
to the Benjamin B. Hampton scena-
rio department.
Popular Film Co. has moved to the
Godrey Bldg. Charles Jawitz is man-
ager.
The Glifograph screen was used
by Robertson-Cole at the Astor
where "The Wonder Man" was
shown last week.
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HEAVE |T0 !
Here's Mayflower's cargo of profit pullers.
Get out your booking hooks.
AN R. A. WALSH PRODUCTION
"THE DEEP PURPLE"
(Distributed by Realart)
t!iSw^g«".* 'mj^r
ALLAN DWAN PRODUCTIONS
"THE LUCK OF THE IRISH"
(Distributed by Realart)
"SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
(Distributed by Realart)
"A SPLENDID HAZARD"
(A First National Attraction)
AN EMILE CHAUTARD PRODUCTION
"THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM"
(Distributed by Realart)
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KEUERMAN
,ij/IN A MILE-A-IVIINUTE
Ijjk COMEDY DRAMA
l^^.x^-OCIAN WAVE§ AND WAVES
^*^,OF LAUGHTER,. HE LOVED ^q
AQthe girl but CX>ULDIM'T
x^^!v;wil\I HER. IN THE U»U AL
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SOL LESSEIt
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Monday, June 7, 1920
Gets New Dope
Opelousas, La.
Wid's,
New York, N. Y.
Gentlemen:—
Find enclosed check for 5IO
(ten dollars) payment for one
year's subscription of Wids
Daily and Weekly. Startmg
immediately.
If you care to take a Small
Town Showman's word for it.
The short while WE received
Wid's, through you, we kept
in touch with the pulse beat
of the Industry, getting real
dope on the releases, etc.
Awaiting the first copy of
Wid's with interest, I am, with
best wishes.
Yours truly,
F. J. DEITLEIN.
FJD— JR
M Seaboard a Reelcraft Ally
r' Negotiations have been completed
• between the Reelcraft and H. I. Cole-
i'man of the Seaboard Fihn Co. where-
by the Seaboard Exchanges in Wash-
ington and Baltimore will distribute
['all future Reelcraft releases.
' This practically completes the sys-
'tem of Reelcraft allied exchanges in
^sorne 33 odd cities of the country.
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Denver Wins Sales Contest
^ The first prize in First National's
"sales contest has been won by the
■Denver office. The boys of the Min-
I neapolis branch were second and Los
. Angeles finished third. The winners
;^will receive $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000
I respectively, a total sum of $5,000
ijhaving been offered.
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NEGATIVES FOR SALE
"Has Man the Right to Kill"
with Arline Pretty
Macbeth, Shakespearian subject,
and others
CHAS. JAWITZ
729 7th Ave., N. Y. C.
Briggs
Comedies
New one and two reel sub-
jects founded on the famous
Briggs Cartoons which appear
in the leading daily papers.
STATE RIGHTS
CHADWICK PICTURES
130 West 46th St.
New York City
New Exchange in Chicago
Chicago — Century Films, a new in-
dependent exchange, has been form-
ed by Maurice A. Salkin and Henry
Ellman. Offices have been opened
in the Film Exchange Bldg. "Are
You Legally Married," with Lew
Cody, will be the first feature handled
by the organization.
Approves Children's Shows
Cincinnati — The children's mati-
nees at the Orpheum on Saturday
mornings have been approved by the
Board of Education. The Commun-
ity Motion Picture Council is in
charge of these performances and
plans to extend the work to the sub-
urbs are under way.
Special Drive for Blackton Prod.
Pathe is inaugurating a special
drive on Stuart Blackton's produc-
tions, special emphasis being laid on
"My Husband's Other Wife," "Re-
spectable by Proxy," "The Blood
Barrier" and "Passers By." A spe-
cial press sheet and campaign book
have been prepared for the latter.
STATE RIGHTS NOW SELLING
M. W. GARSSON
Presents
Fine Arts Pictures, Inc.
Bryant 9500 1457 BROADWAY
or
L. L. KILLER— 1476 Broadway, New York City
New York City
Monday, June 7, 1920 IBJft ^\^ DAlL^
■r°:rtiMwi»iiiitVTi^ii
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
IS
100% Exhibitor-Owned
100% Exhibitor-Controlled
100% Exhibitor-Operated
IVhich Means That
Exhibitors select their own pictures FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors fix exhibition values FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors distribute FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors make profits FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors use their own money FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors conduct their own theatres FOR THEMSELVES.
Exhibitors assure protection FOR THEMSELVES.
Some independent theatre owner in YOUR lo-
cality is going to ally himself with other independ-
ent exhibitors in an honest-to-goodness co-opera-
tive and protective proposition. Is it you?
Ask Us — IVe Know
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.,
25 West 45th Street New York, N. Y.
CORR
According to Doug. Fairbf
MACK SENNETT s
his new Macl
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Is NOT a
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Fairbanks^ statement is corroborated b)^
production is a comedy. Sol further st
comedy yet produced. Sol ought to kno^
It's a 5 Reeler
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ement in the N. Y. Times:
s emphatically that
t Production
D LIFE
air Picture
^sser who insists that the new Sennett
his word of honor that it is the greatest
ft
A First National Attraction
• in
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P^IU^ Monday, June 7, 1920
During the past week Franchises for the Distribution of
AMERICAN CINEMA PRODUCTIONS
for the next year, were placed as follows:
New York and Northern New Jersey
PIONEER FILM CORPORATION
M. H. HOFFMAN, Gen'l Mgr.
130 West 46th St., N. Y. C.
Eastern Pennsylvania and So. New Jersey
SCREEN-ART PICTURES
MICHAEL LESSY
1331 Vine Street, Philadelphia
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First Class Distribution by Reputable and Experienced Distributors is being Established throughout the country for
AMERICAN CINEMA PICTURES
Pictures that Satisfy Any Audience, Anywhere
WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
AMERICAN CINEMA CORP.
WaJter Niebuhr, President
411 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
Monday, June 7, 1920
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THE PIONEER POLICY
The Pioneer believes in the independence of the Exhibitor.
The Pioneer is prepared to protect the complete independ-
ence of the exhibitor, producer and distributor.
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Hollywood — Marguerite de la
Motte, who has signed a long-term
contract with Benamin B. Hampton,
has been loaned to the Vitagraph for
one picture and will go to New York
tor a few scenes.
Perry Evans and David Abel, re-
spectively with Mack Semiett and
Selznick, have been elected to mem-
bership in the American Society of
Cinematographers.
Harry Hammond Beall has been
elected president of the Studio Pub-
licists' Association, succeeding Capt.
C. Walter Huntington, resigned.
Eileen Percy's first picture as a
Fox star will be staged by Howard
M. Mitchell and will be "Myra Meets
His P'amily," a Saturday Evening
Post story.
Lyle Babcock, artist, has been se-
cured by Harry Garson as art di-
rector for Clara Kimball Young- pro-
ductions.
Director Stuart Paton is complet-
ing the Kosmik Films, Inc., serial
in 15 two-part episodes. Two epi-
sodes remain to be taken.
Elinor Fair, who just recently fin-
ished work on Lew Cody's last pic-
ture, "The Mischief Man," has been
cast again to appear in his new pic-
ture.
.'Vfter spending two months out on
the Metro stages Finis F'ox returned
to his office and is preparing the sce-
nario for "The Turning of the
Worm," by Hannah Hansdale.
: tion, "Held in Tru.st," last week and
I will commence her next picture im-
mediately. This is to be Arthur
Stringer's story, "TheWaffle Iron,"
which recently appeared in Mc-
Clure's.
Victor Eubank has arrived on the
coast and is stopping at the Alexan-
dria Hotel.
Frank E. Woods, supervising di-
rector at Lasky's, has returned from
his annual trip to New York.
F^red M. Malatesta has signed a
contract with the Famous Players
and will support Ethel Clayton in
her next production. This is to be
Cynthia Stockley's story, "Rosanne
Ozanne."
Chester Franklin, well known for
his "kid pictures" for Fox, has sign-
ed to direct for Realart.
Christy Cabanne has finished his
first feature in which Bessie Barris-
cale starred and is shortly to begin
another production.
lidward T. Lowe has been placed in
charge of tlie Garson studio scenario
department.
A modern picture theater, with a
seating capacity of 1500 people, will be
completed and ready for occupancy
at Pomona within a year, it is an-
nounced bj' Manager Lewis of the
Lewis & Byrd circuit.
Lloyd Ingraham will direct "Twin
Beds," a First National release.
Elliott Clauson has joined the Ben-
jamin B. Hampton scenario depart-
ment, headed by Wm. H. Clifford.
May Allison finished work on
her present Screen Classic produc-
Katherine MacDonald has returned
from a vacation.
The art title backgrounds for "The
Jack Knife Man," King Vidor's sec-
ond production, are being prepared
by Ferdinand Pinney Earle.
Shirley Mason has turned director
and is handling the megaphone in
conjunction with Howard Mitchell
during the production of her current
Fox picture, "Peter From Nowhere."
Director Chester Bennett has gone
to San Francisco with Earlc W'W-
liams and supporting players to ob-
tain shipyard and submarine scenes
for "Tlic Purple Hieroglyph," the
star's next \^itagrapli feature.
Carmel Myers, Universal star, has
started work at Universal City after
an absence from the screen of more
than a year. The story, by Katherine
Robl)ins, is called "In Polly's Trail."
and is being directed by Rollin Stur-
geon.
Ralpli Lewis has been eng-aged by
Tod Browning for an important role
in "Outside the Law." Priscilla Dean's
next Universal production.
Jacques Jaccard, Universal director,
producing "Lender Northern Skies"
for Universal, has gone with his com-
pany to Little Bear Lake for a se-
quence of Canadian scenes. They
will he gone about a week.
Lon Chaney has been engaged by
Tod Browning for "Outside the Law,"
the story he wrote and will direct for
Priscilla Dean at Universal City.
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Putting It Over
Here it hov) a brother exhih-
tior put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
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up.
Winnipeg — A teaser campaign with
novel twist that consisted in using
le street cars to exploit a First Na-
onal picture recently resulted in the
acking of the Allen theater for a
olid week.
For a week preceding the showing,
ed-lettered signs appeared in the
treet cars with this inscription: "She
anced." That was all; nothing
lore.
At last the secret which had the
atives mystified came out with an
nnouncement in the Winnipeg Tri-
une. This is what it said:
"Today the why and wherefore of
lose signs is revealed. It is this:
The Idol Dancer' danced in her own
limitable South Sea Island way and
le also regenerated a poor beach-
omber who had fully made up his
lind to go straight to the dogs, via
le gin route.
"All this and much more will be
eheld on the screen at the Allen
heater all next week in David Wark
rriffith's latest masterpiece, 'The Idol
)ancer,' a First National Exhibitors'
ircuit attraction, in seven reels."
" 'She Danced' to make the picture
nd "She is Dancing' with the pic-
ire," continued the statement. "This
tatement is explained by announc-
ig that the Kalakoia troup of Ha-
'aiian singers and dancers will arrive
om the east tomorrow afternoon
nd showings of 'The Idol Dancer'
'ill be accompanied by their act.
" 'The Idol Dancer' will wake 'em
11 up in Winnipeg next week."
And she did, as a result of the in-
enious plan employed to arouse pub-
c interest.
put it at the outer edge of the side-
walk in front of his house. A huge
dummy camel helped emphasize the
picture. A water wagon, plentifully
labeled, was driven about the streets.
The ticket office was covered with
signs such as woul dbe seen in a wild
west saloon after prohibition.
When he showed "The Great Air
Robbery," Mr. Ballantyne rented a
big airplane and parked it in the
street in front of his house.
Detroit, Mich. — A card with mat-
ter printed on it boosting "The Sil-
ver Horde," with ticker tape wound
around it proved quite a novelty.
Harry R. Guest, Goldwyn press and
service representative here, originat-
ed the scheme. The cards, about
4,000 in number, distributed proved
novelties and helped put over the pic-
ture. Having the cardboard assume
the shape of a ticker machine is a
good idea, but even in the original
form it is a novelty, and a good Wall
Street symbol. The "Wall St. versus
the North" slogan being one of the
features of the advertising of the pro-
duction, the connection is easy to dis-
cern.
Omaha, Neb.— A large safe placed
I front of Goldberg's Sun helped ex-
loit "Alias Jimmy Valentine" dur-
ig its run there. Fifty silver dollars
'ere placed in it and a placard was
ut over it, bearing the statement
lat anyone who could open the safe
'ould receive the equivalent of its
ontents. A safe company provided
rie safe and expressage, realizing
lat it would profit by the arrange-
lent as well as the theater. Similar
e-ups should be easy in other places.
Grand Forks, N. D. — During the
an of Edgar Lewis' Pathe produc-
on, "Other Men's Shoes," Stan
Jrown, managing director of the
Duse, had an unusual exhibit of shoes
laced in the lobby, showing those
sed by American troops in Siberia,
indals worn in India, Mexican,
)utch and all other varieties of foot-
'ear. \yindow displays and other
sual adjuncts of a successful ex-
loitation campaign did their share.
Omaha, Neb.— Showing "Water,
Vater Everywhere," Manager R. A.
lallantyne of the Moon theater, this
ity, built a grave, with a huge
aintcd bottle as the headpiece, and
Minneapolis, Minn. — Following the
booking of "The Vigilantes," at the
Unique, Alfred Chapman, a veteran
scout and guide, said to be the only
white man alive to have seen Custer's
last stand, was engaged. Chapman
was stationed before the house with
his collection of frontier relics, hides,
weapons and similar articles, secured
in the vicinity of the territory where
the picture is laid. Interest was stim-
ulated by this scheme and as a result
the film was well received.
Omaha, Neb. — Manager Harry
Watts of the Strand recently had to
extend the run of "Why Change Your
Wife?" from ten days to two weeks
when he put it on in connection with
a style show. At the same time he
made a permanent increase in the ad-
mission price to his house. Omaha
theaters are believed to charge the
lowest admission prices of any mo-
tion picture houses in the country.
For a week before the picture came
a contest was conducted by the Om-
aha Daily News, eighty prizes being
offered by the Strand theater and the
newspaper for the best answer to the
question, "Why Change Your Wife?"
The contest was limited to married
people and the essays of not more
than 200 words in length were to be
arguments against divorce. The 80
prizes varied from $25 for the first
prize down to a score of free tickets
to the Strand.
Manager Watts put twenty twenty-
four sheets, occupyir^; every available
billboard in the city. He also had
his artists make some attractive filler
signs to put in a transom space above
the doors leading from the lobby of
the theater into the main auditorium.
He advertised the show extensively
in the newspapers in conjunction with
the Burgess-Nash department store,
which was conducting the style show.
Selznick to Produce in East
Beginning on July 1, all of the pro-
ductions of the Selznick Enterprises
will be made in the eastern studios in
the Bronx and Fort Lee, N. J
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Cleveland the Goal
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ture Thrater Owners' Ass'n have
been ' here since Saturday getting
things lined up for their meeting
which opens tomorrow.
New York this week is going to be
like the proverbial "Deserted Village"
so far as film executives are con-
cerned.
Judging by the number of execu-
tives who will attend the Cleveland
meetings, it is quite apparent the big
producers and distributors in New
York are not attempting to mini-
mize the importance of the exhibitor
f-athcrings.
\\'hile some of the heads of the
com.panies are going to Cleveland for
the annual meeting of the National
Association, it is quite definite that all
of them will watch the exhibitor con-
fabs with considerable interest.
In some circles it is said that the
calling of the National Association
meeting for Cleveland simultaneous-
ly with the exhibitor meetings is in
order to offset any action taken by
the exhibitors.
"Billy" Brandt, president of the
Theater Owners' Chamber of Com-
merce, left New York on Saturday
with about 50 members of the cham-
ber. They went via the lakes from
Buffalo.
Harry H. Buxbaum, New York ex-
change manager for Famous Players,
had plans all set for a party of his
own. "Bux" left on Saturday with
parties of up-state exhibitors waiting
to join him on the way out.
Famous Players' home office dis-
patched its own delegation last night.
In the party were Jerome Beatty, di-
rector of publicity; Charles E. Mc-
Carthy and Gordon H. Place of the
publicity department; Claude Saund-
ers, in charge of exploitation; Al
Lichtman, in charge of distribution.
and Sidney R. Kent, sales manager,
who returned from a transcontinental
tour of exchanges Saturday morning.
Attached to the train which left the
Pennsylvania station last night at
7:50 were three special cars. Two of
these carried westward members of
the National Association.
Among those on the train were Ar-
thur S. Friend, Ralph Kohn, Gabriel
L. Hess, Charles C. Pettijohn, Sam
L. Morris, William Wright, Herman
Robbins, N. J. Baumer, Albert Lowe,
Paragon Laboratory; Will C. Smith,
Nicholas Power Co.; Frederick H.
Elliott, secretary of the National
Ass'n; Jack S. Connolly, Royal K.
F'uller and John S. Spargo, special
representative of the A. M. P. A.
The third had a party of First Na-
tional officials, members of the home
office staff and the various trade paper
editors. Included in that group were
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. R. H. Clark, A. M. Fabian,
jr., Lieut. "Jim" Anderson, J. L.
Hunter of tie franchise department
and 1 arl J. Hudson.
Another special car leaves tonight
with prominent N. A. M. P. I. mem-
bers including. William A. Brady,
Adolpli Zukor, Marcus Loew, Richard
A. Rowland and others.
Felix Feist, sales manager for Gold-
v\yn, and Harry L. Reichenbach also
left yesterday. Reichenbach will
show "The Return of Tarzan" in
Cleveland.
Metro will be represented by W.
E. Atkinson, general manager, and E.
M. Saunders, sales manager, while
A. S. Kirkpatrick, general manager
of the Robertson-Cole Dist. Corp.,
will be on the ground for his organ-
ization.
Fred C. Quimby of Associated Ex-
hibitors, Inc., left Los Angeles late
last week to reach Cleveland in time
for the opening sessions. John S.
Woody, general manager of Realart,
will represent his company.
.Associated Producers, the latest of
the important producing combines,
will have its president and genera!
manager, Oscar A. Price and Fred
B. Warren, respectively, around the
convention halls. Marshall Neilan
may also stop ofif on his way to New
York from California.
Prohibits Cummins' Film; Injunction
Sought
Arguments in mandamus proceed-
ings brought against Commissioner of
Licenses John F. Gilchrist by Sam-
uel Cummins, owner of "Some Wild»
Oats," will be heard this morning.
(liichrisi revoked the license of the
Harris theater, leased by the Sel-
v\yns to Cummins for the exhibition
of tl.e picture, on tlie ground that
tl.e film was indecmt.
Cummins was granted an injunc-
tion Saturday in the Supreme Court,
but it was issued too late to offset
the recall of the theater's ncense. He
says that if his picture is banned
from the Harris he will lease anotlier
theater and continue the perform-
ances. Cummins claims that health
oiiic als endorsed tlie picture and
made suggestions for its better.iient
Other instances of picture exhibi-
tions in which Commissioner Gil-
chr'st stepped in and prevented show-
ings were "The Finger of Justice,"
productd by Dr. laui Smith and
showing 'Frisco's Barbary Coast
dives, and "Fit to Win," which play-
ed at the Grand Opera House, Brook-
lyn,
Dorothy Davenport, in private lif<
Mrs. Wallace Reid, returns to films ii
"The Fighting Chance."
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called "The Scar of Shame," in which
Lucille de Tar is starred.
Buy Comedies for South Africa
The rights to the Zip comedies have
been bought from Radin by the South
African Trust Company for South
Africa.
Saturday Post Story for Bebe Daniels
A Saturday Evening Post story,
"You Never Can Tell," from the pen
of Grace Lovell Bryan, has been se-
lected by Realart as the initial star-
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— is now only about one-half through with the mak-
ing of his tremendous super comedy production,
"WAY DOWN EAST," and already has taken
more than 185,000 feet of film.
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is
preparing, in which will appear such prominent
players as Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr
Mcintosh, Creighton Hale, Mary Hay, George
Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson — and a sur-
rounding company of thousands of supernumeraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's
most important spectacular production since
"Hearts of the World," and those who have been
privileged to see the scenes already secured are
enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
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1st NafFs Roster
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The new schedule provides for
seven times the number of releases
t handled by the circuit when it was
formed three years ago.
Beginning Aug-- 30th, the schedule
Dpens with "45 Minutes from Broad-
way," on which Charles Ray is work-
I'roduction has started on "Good
iReferences," a Constance Talmadge
(production directed by William Neill.
Release date Aug. 30. _
c Sept. 6 will mark release of 1 he
Scoffer," an Allan Dwan production,
t '-Harriet and the Piper," with
tAnita Stewart, will be released Sept.
jl3th. • ...-•,■.
1 Norma Talmadge m •■^'",""
n-rough" will be released ^ept. JOth.
Whitman Bennett announces that
Lionel Karrymore in "The Master
iMmd" will be released Sept. 20th.
Sydney Franklin is now working
111 "Athalie."
T "The Woman," a special produc-
'^lion which will be exploited very
'much like "Auction of Souls, ' will
'he rekased Oct. 4th.
^ " Peaceful Valley," Charles Ray s
Second, will be ready Oct. 11th.
■■ The initial R. A. Walsh production
^■ill be ready Oct. 18th.
i First National will issue "Nomads
")f the North," by J. O. Curwood, Oct.
'25th.
' "Old Dad," with Mildred Harris
Chaplin, will be released Oct. 5th.
Nov. 1st will mark the release of
rKatherine MacDonald in "Curtain."
'i Mr. and Mrs. Carter deHaven will
tappear on Nov. 8th in "Twin Beds."
1 "The Heart of a Fool," Allan Dwan
rproduction, is scheduled for release
;-Nov. ISth.
t "The Honorable Peter Sterling" is
I'the tentative title of a Lionel Barry-
more film for release Nov. 22nd.
:i "The Girl of Gold" will be the
' Norma Talmadge release for Nov.
<?9th.
( "Penrod," a Marshall Neilan pro-
luction, is slated for Nov. 29th. Wes-
; ley Barry will be featured.
I On Dec. 6th, "The Woman in His
jHouse," starring Mildred Harris
"Chaplin, will be released.
' R. A. Walsh's second production
will be released Dec. 13th.
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Dorothy Devore for a new Christie Comedy. — Advt.
"The Human Chess-Board." a
Constance Talmadge production, will
be released Dec. 13th.
Charles Ray will have completed
by Dec. 20 a story by Rob Wao-ner.
The release for Dec. 27th has been
reserved for a special which will be
announced later.
A feature by James Oliver Cur-
wood will follow early in January.
Allan Dwan's production of "Faith
in Humanity" will be released Jan.
17th.
"Sowing the Wind," starrino- Anita
Stewart, will be released Jan. 24th.
This will be followed a week later
with the release of "Jim, the Pen-
man," with Lionel Barrymore.
A release with Norma Talmadge in
a production that will probablv re-
quire her presence in Furope. is slated
for Feb. 7th.
Marshall Neilan will have a release
for Feb. 7th.
Katherine MacDonald in "The No-
torious Miss Lisle" is set for Feb
14th
Feb. 21st will mark the release of a
special to be announced later, while
Feb. 28th is the date for "Ramsey
Milholland," with Charles Ray.
"Wedding Bells," with Constance
lalmadge, will be released Feb. 28th.
A Mildred Harris Chaplin release
on March 7, R. A. Walsh production
oil March 14th, and a Katherine Mac-
Donald feature for March 28th, lead
up to the release of "The Devil's Gar-
den, with Lionel Barrymore, to be
released April 11th.
One from Norma Talmadge and
one from Charles Rav for release on
April 18th, one from Marshall Neilan
an April 2f)th, and Constance Tal-
madge in "Mama's Affair," to be re-
'e^sed May 2nd, carry the Associated
First National schedule almost a year
in advance.
Jans Film Completed
"Madonnas and Men," the Jans
special feature, has been completely
titled, cut and assembled by B. A.
Rolfe, who directed the picture. It
s ready for its premier showing at
the 44th St. theater on Sunday even-
ing, June 13th.
Walsh at Biograph Plant
Mayflower has transferred its east
ern producing activities from the Par
agon Studio, Fort Lee, to the Bio-
graph Studio, where space has been
leased for R. A. Walsh's second pro-
duction.
The director starts work todav.
'Frisco After Studios
City Goverimient May Sponsor En-
terprise— Co-operative Plant
Planned
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
San Francisco — This city may offi-
cially and financially take part in a
new project which provides for the
erection of a big studio here designed
to be the first step in capturing pro-
ducing companies now making- their
headquarters in Los Angeles.
The matter was discussed at a
luncheon of the Down Town Asso-
ciation in the Hotel St. Francis.
A. W. Scott, Jr., is endeavoring to
line up private capital in an effort to
raise approximately $400,000 with
which to erect a co-operative studio
along the lines of the Brunton plant
in Los Angeles. Scott named some
very glowing figures as representing
the amount of money involved in the
picture business in Los Angeles. He
said companies had invested about
$150,000,000 in plants and equipment;
that the weekly payroll of Los An-
geles studios reached $1,250,000, and
that a like sum was expended in new
productions every week.
Perhaps the most significant angle
on the entire manner is the fact that
at the luncheon was Andrew Galla-
gher, representing- the City Adminis-
tration, who said the city authorities
were ready to aid in the enterprise.
They Took the Tip
"It is significant to note," remarks
Julius Singer, manager of the local
Reelcraft office, "that following my
remarks about lowering- the prices
published in WID'S DAILY last
week, the admissions at the Capitol
ere decreased. I predict that many
others will follow the example."
Singer is patting himself on the
back with great frequency these days.
Dorothy Cummings, who appeared
in "Tiger, Tiger," will play an im-
portant role in "Idols of Clay," a
George Fitzmaurice production for
Paramount.
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AFTER MORE HOUSES
(le representative of the Greater
imore Theatres Co., operating
Linwood, Aladdin, Belnord and
'edere, said yesterday that an
r had been made for the houses
Paramount interests, and there
also a possibility of a deal with
;her organization operating a
n in Baltimore.
Luncheon and Showing
ack Sennett will present "Mar-
Life" (First National release)
ediately following a luncheon
jxhibitors at the Statler at 1
ck Wednesday. The showing
be held in the grand ball room
;h accommodates 1,000.
Cummings Gets Injunction
ew York — The attempt of Li-
e Commissioner Gilchrist to stop
showing of "Some Wild Oats"
the Harris Theatre was frus-
ad yesterday when Samuel Cum-
?s secured an injunction re-
ining Gilchrist from interfering
I the performance.
l,ewis New Pathe Contract
ew York — The new contract be-
in Edgar Lewis with Pathe calls
four or five Lewis productions
; year.
ZUKOR DUE TODAY
dolph Zukor, of Paramount, is
to arrive in the morning. Wm.
Jrady is also expected.
[AROLD LLOYD COMING
al Roach is due to arrive this
ning. Accompanying him will
larold Lloyd, the Comedian.
The Meighan Stunt
)m Meighan will show himself
LO o'clock this morning at the
iers' monument. Public Square,
all the pretty girls have been
ted to come and have their pic-
s taken with him. They vdll
hewn in the local houses Wed-
ay. Maybe a new star will be
irthed. ,
COOTIES
See special article of James
\. Quirk, of Photoplay, on
age 16.
ANOTHER COMBINE
Rifkin of Boston Trying to Get In-
dependent Exchange Men
Together
Herman Rifkin, of the Eastern
Feature Film Co. of Boston, has
called a meeting for tomorrow after-
noon at the Winton in an effort to
organize independent exchangemen
into a compact working force. He
said he had 18 who would start the
ball rolling and expected to put the
plan over before leaving.
NEW STARS FOR ASSO.
EXHIBITORS
According to an official high up in
the Associated an announcement is
expected from Fred Quimby, who is
due to arrive from the coast today,
in regards to three new stars for
that organization.
Sincere Efforts Being Made To Bring
About Harmony— First Session To-
day—Nat'l Assn. Meets Today.
All set and ready to go.
With the most representative gathering of exhibitors ever in
attendance at any convention ever held, prominent as well as small
showmen from all over the country are ready to go to work today
to form a real national exhibitors' organization.
There will possibly be difficulties, for conditions are far from
harmonious. But several moves were made yesterday to bring
satisfactory conditions about.
Yesterday morning the special committee of three from the
Chicago convention conferred with
Frank Rembusch, going over the
situation, and Rembusch was agree-
able to a single convention.
Yesterday afternoon the Commit-
tee on Arrangements met at the Win-
ton at 4 o'clock preparing for to-
day's opening session, and last night
Alfred S. Black had members of the
original Exhibitors' League in ses-
sion at the Cleveland to settle the
question of whether they would
agree to a joint convention.
There is every indication that all
of the exhibitors bodies will at least
start in a joint convention. Depend-
ent entirely upon what happens in
the Committee on Resolutions will
determine whether it is possible for
harmony to exist, although this bat-
tle may occur right on the floor.
Meanwhile the National Associa-
tion will start its annual meeting this
morning. And there promises to be
some fun there, too. There is some
talk that Wm. A. Brady will refuse
to serve another year as president.
There is also the possibility of a de-
termined effort to bring radical
changes in the entire organization
with the purpose in view of a more
aggressive policy.
Dominant in the exhibitors conven-
tion will be one subject — opposition
to theatre owning producers. Other
First National will release Charles Ray's big new productions commencing
with "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway."
(Continued on page 8)
YOUR Exploitation.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wiie.— Advt.
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GETTIN' MAD
Frank Rembusch, the Hoosier
gladiator, was on his way
through the Cleveland lobby
yesterday morning when his
eye was attracted by a sign
which read
"Remain an Independent
Exhibitor.
Book Paramount Pictures."
Frank took one look. Then
he got busy. He pulled down
the sign, walked to the center
of the lobby and kicked a hole
in it that made its value neg-
ligible.
Then he strolled away with
the expression of a man who
had done his duty.
Phila. Men Form Club
Philadelphia — The Motion Picture
Club has been organized for those
who are directly or indirectly con-
nected with the industry. M. A.
Millman, Mark Swaab and Oscar
Neufelt has been elected president,
•vice-president and business manager
respectively. It is a social club.
Cold,
do
MCW VOBK
Sir:
The Evening Telegram says:
"Will Rogers like wine in
preprohibition days, seems to
get better as time goes on.
Last night's outbursts of ap-
plause gave ample proof that
actors of Will Rogers and
William S. Hart type will out-
live by years all the 'pretty'
movie idols."
Just when everything seemed lost — Thrilling Scene from the "Isle of Destiny,"
Character Pictures, Big Special Production featuring Paul Gilmore. — ^dvt.
As To Finances
Just how the proposed national or-
ganization will be financed is taking
up considerable time. Several sug-
gestions were made yesterday morn-
ing that might bring something def-
inite about.
From Texas came this suggestion :
That the proposed association should
be divided along the same lines as
the country is diAnded on a percent-
age basis. Then each section should
raise its necessary quota. "If," said
the exhibitor who offered the sug-
gestion, "a fund of say $100,000 was
needed for the organization Texas
as a 4 or Ayi per cent territory would
be called on to raise, say, $4,500 for
the national treasury. I'll guarantee
to raise that much and more in 10
days. I'll undenvrite such a plan
myself."
Another plan suggested was to
have the independent film exchanges
throughout the country act as col-
lectors for a tax to be charged on
each shipment of film that went out.
The man who offered this sugges-
tion said: "Suppose it was agreed
upon that exhibitors should pay one
per cent or one-half per cent, or
whatever the figure was, of their
rentals, to the treasury of the na-
tional organization. And suppose
the film shipped cost him $25 a day.
All right, the exchange men would
charge him an extra 25 cents, and
in turn forward this amount to the
treasurer of the national body. This
looks small, but many a nickle makes
a muckle. The exchange men would
in all likelihood be glad to do this.
They should be glad to do something
that keeps them in business. It's
little enough, Lord knows."
Another well known exhibitor
from Ne^v England said that it
would be impossible to operate un-
less a substantial sum for dues was
pro rated to exhibitors and he
doubted very much the possibility of
making collections from exhibitors.
Getting dues was, he said, almost an
impossibility from exhibitors. Some
plan other than yearly dues was, in
his opinion, necessary. And the sum
must be sufficiently substantial to
make an exhibitor become interested.
IN THE LOBBIES
Nathan Hirsch, of Aywon Film,
New York, was on hand at the Win-
ton. He will take a trip to the Middle
West from here immediately after
the convention closes.
"Choe" Lee, the celebrated of Edu-
cational, jumped all the way across
country from Boston to get an idea
of what the affair was all about.
One of the United Artists crowd
of publicity men — and there were a
bunch, Paul Lazarus, Charley Moyer,
Ken McGaffney and Carlyle Robin-
son— ^pulled that well known and time
stained stunt of having "Doug"
Fairbanks paged at the Winton.
Tom Meighan is scheduled to ar-
rive and vnll put up at the Cleve-
land.
Someone said "Nick," the Astor
grill head waiter, was coming to-
morrow, just to make the place look
familiar.
Earl- Hudson, of First National,
by some unusual stunt secured 16
refund tickets of the Penna. lines be-
cause his train was late. Ask him
how he got them.
Watterson R. Rothacker, the lab
expert, dropped in on his v/ay to
Europe. He sails next month. In-
cidentally it developed yesterday that
once upon a time "Watty" was a
director. No — not of film produc-
tion, but in the Ingleside Dancing
Academy, West Side, Chicago. But
that was long ago — long before he
became a magnate.
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THE MORELAND AMUSEMENT COMPANY, INC.
Capitol Stock $100,000.00
General Offices — 401 Erie St.
K. Moreland, Vice President and General Manager
May 19th, 1920.
Mr. C. E. Holah, Mgr.,
First National Exhibitors' Circuit,
Omaha, Nebraska.
My dear Holah: —
Your letter in regards to what I think of the new franchise of First National received.
Now, about the worst thing that I could say, is that I have bought these franchises for every house that we operate, and that
I was looking at a mighty good theatre yesterday, in a certain small city, where there were two houses. This house was a big bargain,
but I did not buy, because the other house has the First National Franchise.
With a combination of 5,000 theatres, all pledged to one Cause, there is no star or director, and no other Company or Combi-
nations of other companies, making or showing pictures that can compete with First National.
As we can afford to pay any star more than any other concern, we will have our pictures sold before we ever attempt to con-
tract for the star, and at a price that will be fair to our members.
As far as selling this Franchise, I would not take $10,000 for any one of them that I own.
If you are in the business to stay, you need one. If you are going to sell your business, the Franchise will make your house
worth 100 per cent more.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) K. MORELAND,
Vice President and General Manager.
LYDA THEATRE
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
May 17th, 1920.
A. H. Blank Ent.,
Omaha, Nebr.
Gentlemen :
Just a word as to my views on the First National Sub-Franchise, and why I asked for the Franchise for my town.
First — First National's past productions have as a whole, all been the very best and biggest money makers on the market, and
if this was accomplished by a few Franchise Holders, guess what it will be with 6,500 Independent Exhibitoro holding franchises.
Second — Actual Independent Exhibitors interested in the purchasing and distributing of features, we will be able to give our
views as to the kind of feature that the masses want, and our head officers can thereby purchase money makers, instead of lemons,
such as machine made features turn out.
Third — It will give us protection from Wall Street Capitalists, who are trying to drive us to the Wall by building and buying
theatres with our Deposits.
best features to be had, and at the least cost,
whip Wall Street, and if they try to enter this town.
, - -- .0 haunt me.
I know that I will not have to put up any more deposits. That's why I signed for a Sub-Franchise.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) S. A. HAYMAN.
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(THE BEST CITY IN THE WEST)
Scottsbluff, Nebr., May 16th, 1920.
Mr. C. E. Holah, General Manager,
Associated First National Exhibitors' Circuit,
Omaha, Nebraska.
Dear Mr. Holah :
I want to again thank you for the many courtesies and the personal attention you showed me while I was in Omaha. I also wish
to thank you for letting me in on this big franchise plan of First National's, as I consider it the best step I have ever taken in the Motion
Picture game. ' '' '
Your franchise plan is so far ahead of any other Franchise Plan that there is no comparison.
I have gone into this very carefully, and have studied it from every possible angle; with the live wires that are behind this move,
I cannot see how it can prove anything but a big profit in all exhibitors' pockets.
We have the best stars on the screen today, without any exception, and you may feel assured of my hearty co-operation at all
times; I will place our pictures in any of the new houses I may obtain.
I am sure you vdll have no trouble in selling the remainder of our franchises, if the exhibitors go over this matter as thoroughly
as I have, for after an investigation, any exhibitor would admit the great advantages of this plan.
Hoping that we will soon be 100 per cent in this territory and with real confidence in our mutual success, I am.
Yours very truly,
I W. H. Ostenburg.
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Exchange Changes
Detroit, Mich. — Eddie Crane has
signed from the local Hodkinson
ice and is now associated with
)bertson-Cole in Buffalo.
Chicago — F. M. Booth is now with
etro, covering eastern Illinois and
diana. He was formerly a mem-
r of the Fox sales force.
Milwaukee — Carl Harthill, Reel-
aft's Chicago manager, has also
en given charge of the local office
that organization.
Chicago — Century Films, a new
dependent exchange, has been
rmed by Maurice A. Salkin and
gnry Ellman. Offices have been
lened in the Film Exchange Bldg.
ire You Legally Married," with
!W Cody, will be the first feature
ndled by the organization.
Adams' Large Sign
Detroit — A sign which has 6,156
-watt lights, in addition to 3,000
lor caps and can be seen across
e river in Canada, has been put
top of the Adams. The letters
e five feet high and ten tons of
2el were used in the construction.
Chicago — Harry Weiss, manager
the Superior Screen Service, has
)sed vdth the Capital Film Co. for
e Illinois and Indiana rights to all
the features turned out by the
m and the Illinois rights to
lother, I Need You."
INDUSTRY NOTE
Inasmuch as Marcus Loew was
due to arrive Tuesday Fred Klein,
manager of Loew's Stillman, Cleve-
land's leading cinema house, called
a meeting of his janitor force and
carefully laid down a campaign
whereby every absent light in his
lobby as well as the interior of the
theatre would be immediately re
placed. Kioin also started a force
to work on removing gobs of chew-
ing gum tcjm the carpet at the en-
trance of the theatre with the re-
mark to his men that "thousands
of particular" exhibitors would be
visiting Clevelandls representative
film palace. Klein welcomes the in-
vasion vdth visions of every ex-
hibitor paying his way to inspect the
Stillman.
HOUSE CHANGES
Kansas City, Mo.— S. A. Gottlieb
and R. N. Abbey have been added to
the Pathe sales force.
Lebanon, Ind. — Leila H o 1 1 i n
bought Colonial and Olympic.
Lynchburg, Va.— C. M.
bought Isis for $75,000.
Casey
Meriden, Conn. — Warren A. Gent-
r'.er bought Star from Russell Ers-
kine, Harry Gold and Dr. C. 0.
Miller.
Her'bert Feldman of the Univer-
sal publicity department has re-
signed.
SET SAIL!
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"SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
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"A SPLENDID HAZARD"
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An Emile Chautard Production
"THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM"
(Distributed by Realart)
An R. A. Walsh Production
"THE DEEP PURPLE"
(Distributed by Realart)
EVERY DAY
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Tuesday, June 8, 19i
TONIGHT AT 11:00 O'CLOCK
AT THE STILLMAN THEATRE
MARY PICKFORD'S
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READY TO START
(Continued from page 1)
questions will come up, but the big
one on which all factions are ap-
parently united is to get together and
fight this movement.
Yesterday was a day of meetings.
The first was that of "The Com-
mittee of 17" at the Cleveland.
Frank Rembusch presided. The
committee's report to be presented
to the convention today was read
by Rembusch. The gist of the re-
port amounted to the fact that they
were out to "get" producers who
were operating theaters.
The convention opens at the Win-
ton this morning at 10:30. First
will be an address by the temporary
chairman. The Mayor of Cleveland
will then present the key to the city
to the assembled exhibitors. Ad-
journment then until three in the
aftrnoon. The committee of seven-
teen's report will be the first busi-
ness taken up in the afternoon ses-
sion.
The second meeting yesterday
was presided over by Alfred S.
Black. He stated at its conclusion
that he and his faction had decided
to go into the convention with the
idea of making one strong organiza-
tion. He mentioned that if this
meant a personal sacrifice on his
part he was willing to make it.
The third meeting was held by the
New York delegation. At its con-
clusion it was stated that the Com-
mittee on Arrangements and Regis-
tration will announce that only 100
per cent independent exhibitors will
be allowed in the meeting. Sydney
Cohen announced that he as well
as the other two factions wanted to
see one powerful organization spring
from the gathering.
IN THE LOBBIES
Oh, yes; the trade paper boys are
all here. You'll find George Blaisdell
of the World, minus his mustachio;
"Curly" Welch, of the Empy News,
still needing that shave; Fred Bee-
croft, who talks of "rockers;" Mar-
tin Quigley, of the Exhib. Herald, all
set for a scrap — not mentioning
names — and several others.
Charlie Pettijohn says he likes
Cleveland, but the salt breezes from
Lake Erie makes him sleepy.
When asked what he thought of
the Convention Jack Woody said he
thought the Yankees had an excel-
lent chance.
Harry Reichenbach, impressario
extraordinary and eminent lion
tamer was bit in the ankle by a pair
of tame leaping dominoes en route
to Cleveland. He is doing nicely
but still talking to himself.
It's easy enough to be happy
When the world coes along like a
song,
But the man worth while
Is the one that will smile
With Green River twenty a quart.
Bum poetry, but we'll try anything
once.
With five conventions and several
hundred trade showings going on at
the same time, Jimmy Quirk is as
busy as the proverbial one-eyed dog
in the butcher shop.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday Night: Moonlight ride
on the Theodore Roosevelt. Leaves
foot of E. 9th St. 8:30 p. m.
Wednesday Night: Opera House.
"Parlor, Bedroom and Bath."
Thursday Afternon: Ball game.
IN THE PARADE
Paramount had a big float adver-
tiisng "The Sea Wolf" in the Bar-
num & Bailey Circus parade yes-
terday.
Changes at Universal City
Los Angeles — Following a general
shake-up in the scenario department
of serials and western production at
Universal City, Hope Loring, execu-
tive head, announces the following
personnel: Robert Horner, writing
for "Hoot" Gibson; R. A. Sanborn
for Director Mack Wright; George
Hively for Al Russel, directing Art
Acord in "The Moon Riders;" Lou
Stevens, writing continuity for Edd
Polo's new serial; Kay Harrison f
Jacques Jaccard ; George Puper, pi
paring Eileen Sedgwick's new serij
and D. A. Epstein, secretary of t
department.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Education
Film Exchange, Inc. Capital, $2i
000. Directors, Leo M. Rappapoi
Carl Lieber and Robert Lieber.
BORZAGE'S IDEALS
Frank Borzage, director of
"Humoresque," which has just
opened a run at the Criterion
theater, in speaking of the A.
M. P. O. said in part:
"I think that every picture
should run its length. I£ the
story calls for seven, eight or
nine reels, that should be the
length of the picture. If, on
the other hand, the story can
be well told in three reels,
why shouldn't that three-reel
feature be exploited as a spe-
cial feature?
"There should not be an ar-
bitrary rule to the effect that
no so-called feature should ex-
ceed six reels nor be made in
less than five reels. Many
good stories are, in my opinion,
entirely spoiled by the insist-
ence upon a set of standard
length."
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COAST BREVITIES
An allegorical production, "Friend-
ship," is being filmed by Allan Dwan,
the Mayflower director-producer, for
the Unity League, the newly formed
Anglo-American organization.
The Allan Dwan company has re-
turned from Camp Keen in the
mountains south of Riverside, where
the first scenes were taken for the
sixth and last Dwan production for
Mayflower.
R. W. MacFarland, western man-
ager for Mayflower, has announced
that all Mayflower productions with
the exception of those at present con-
tracted for, will be released through
First National.
D. N. Schwab Productions have
closed contracts wit hthe Saturday
evening Post for David Butler's
third story, and work will be started
on the new picture soon.
Lloyd Carleton Prod, have pur-
chased "Beyond the Cross Roads,"
by Bradley King, for its second pro-
duction.
An article recently carried in the
West Coast Brevities section to the
effect that H. Tipton Steck is the
author of "The Mischief Man,"
should state that the original story
is by Elmer Forst and the scenario
prepared by T. Tipton Steck.
Walter Hiers will play an import-
ant part in "So Long, Letty," which
Christie is producing for Robertson-
Cole.
Cuts and Flashes
Pedro de Cordoba is appearing in
support of William Faversham in
"The Sin That Was His."
Adele Blood will be seen in sup-
port of Geraldine Farrar in her first
Associated Exihibitors' production,
"The Riddle."
Pathe is inaugurating a special
drive on Stuart Blackton's produc-
tions, special emphasis being laid o
"My Husband's Other Wife," "E
spectable by Proxy," "The Blo(
Barrier" and "Passers By." A sp
cial press sheet and campaign bo(
have been prepared for the latter.
Ralph Ince's next production fc
Selznick will be "Red Foam,"
William H. Hamby. It was pul
lished in the Saturday Evening Pes
"Bill" Hart Nominated for Sheri
"Bill" Hart has been nominate
for sheriff of Hood River Countj
Oregon. "Bill" is willing providin
he can remain in Los Angeles an
fulfill his duties at the same time.
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theatre PAY
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Meet us at
--, Cleveland
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THINK OF
Exhibitor-Selected Pictures
Positive Profits
Combined Co-Operation
Ready-Made Markets
World-Wide Distribution
Foreign-Rights Profits
Fixed Cost of Distribution
Fixed Pro-Rated Rentals
Regional Control of Funds
Regional Sharing in Profits
Regional Representation
Domination of Competition
Exhibitor-Selected Stars
Exhibitor-Selected Stories
Box-Office-Tested Directors
Equitably Pro-Rated Returns
No Distributing-Organization Control
No Producer-Organization Control
Elimination of Middleman Waste
Fair Dealing
Exhibitor-Money for Exhibitors
Security of Investment
Voice in Management
Pooled Resources
— And There Are Lots of Other Things The Associated Exhibitors
Can Show You
yisk Us—JVe Know
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
52 West 45 th Street
New York City
THE FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CORPORATION
William L. Sherrill, President
Announces
MISS LILLIAN GISH
(The Incomparable Screen Idol of the World)
in ten master productions from
the pen of celebrated authors.
The undersigned will be pleased
to confer with exhibitors attend-
ing the convention at Cleveland
regarding the franchise distribu-
ting of the Lillian Gish Produc-
tions.
WILLIAM L. SHERRILL, President
JESSE J. GOLDBURG, General Manager
HOTEL WINTON
CLEVELAND, OHIO
i. W. (grtfftllf
Mamaroneok, New York
May Twenty-seventh
1920
Mr. W. L. Sherrill,
President Prohman Amusement Company,
New York, N. Y.
My dear Mr. Sherrill :-
With a confident "belief in its mutual advantages,
may I congratulate you on your contract with Miss Lillian
Gish, hy which she is to appear in a series of' productions .
The talents and. experience Miss Gish brings to
your pictures are to widely popularly known to need comment .
She is an able and preserving student of her art, a quali-
fication that should do much to establish her enduring
success .
Her preparation for this large area of personal
activity is substantial. I can see no reason why you
should not develop the achivements you desire.
Sincerely yours,
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DAILV
Tuesday, June 8, 192
COOTIES!
BY JAMES R. QUIRK
Editor o£ Photoplay
At first the cootie was considered harmful only in that he
annoyed and weakened the fighter. Then it was found that
he spread a virulent poison, a deadly toxin. The vigilant medi-
cal corps isolated him, put him under the bright light of the
microscope and proceeded to find an anti-toxin for trench
fever for which he was directly responsible.
The motion picture industry has its cooties, too. The
blue sky picture promoter, the direct descendent of the old
lightning rod man and the gold brick artist is abroad in the
land. And he is spreading a poison that unless we check it,
will bring a harvest of shame on the industry which is builded
on America's greatest contribution to the art of the world.
With little or no experience these oily individuals, too
incompetent to become real producers, are using the news-
papers of the country and the mails, with glowing accounts
of the millions to be made in pictures, advertisements which
seem credible enough to the uninitiated and generally kept
within the law.
Millions, literally millions, have been taken in by these
disciples of Jesse James.
They are breeding a deadly poison. We must bring these
fakers out into the light. Then it will be easy enough to
find the remedy, or better still, the prevention.
If we do not act soon more millions will be stolen from
the public. And the poison will be increasingly harder to
fight.
PUTTING IT OVER
Omaha, Neb. — A large safe placed
in front of Goldberg's Sun helped
exploit "Alias Jimmy Valentine"
during its run there. Fifty silver
dollars were placed in it and a pla-
card was put over it, bearing the
statement that anyone who could
open the safe would receive the
equivalent of its contents. A safe
company provided the safe and ex-
pressage, realizing that it would
profit by the arrangement as well
as the theater. Similar tie-ups
should be easy in other places.
Grand Forks, N. D. — During the
run of Edgar Lewis' Pathe produc-
tion, "Other Men's Shoes," Stan
Brown, managing director of the
house, had an unusual exhibit of
shoes placed in the lobby, showing
those used by American troops in
Siberia, sandals worn in India, Mex-
ican, Dutch and all other varieties
of footwear. Window displays and
other usual adjuncts of a successful
exploitation campaign did their
share.
Omaha, Neb. — Showing "Water,
Water Everywhere," Manager R. A.
Ballantyne of the Moon theater,
Omaha, Neb., built a grave, with a
huge painted bottle as the headpiece
and put it at the outer edge of the
sidewalk in front of his house. A
huge dummy camel helped empha-
size the picture. A water wagon,
plentifully labeled, was driven about
une. This is what it said :
"Today the why and wherefore of
those signs is revealed. It is this:
'The Idol Dancer' danced in her own
inimitable South Sea Island way and
she also regenerated a poor beach-
comber who had fully made up his
mind to go straight to the dogs, via
the gin route.
"All this and much more will be
beheld on the screen at the Allen
Theater all next week in David
Wark Griffith's latest masterpiece,
'The Idol Dancer,' a First National
Exhibitors' Circuit attraction, in
seven reels."
" 'She Danced' to make the picture
and 'She Is Dancing' with the pic-
ture," continued the statement.
"This statement is explained by an-
nouncing that the Kalakio troup of
Hawaiian singers and dancers will
arrive from the East tomorrow aft-
ernoon and showings of 'The Idol
Dancer' will be accompanied by
their act.
" 'The Idol Dancer' will wake 'em
all up in Winnipeg next week."
And she did, as a result of the in-
genious plan employed to arouse
public interest.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Following
the booking of "The Vigilantes," at
the Unique, Alfred Chapman, a vet-
eran scout and guide, said to be the
only white man alive to have seen
Custer's last stand, was engaged.
Chapman was stationed before the
house with his collection of frontier
relics, hides, weapons and similar
articles, secured in the vicinitj
the territory where the pictuTi
laid. Interest was stimulated
this scheme and as a result the
was well received.
Omaha, Neb. — Manager H
Watts of the Strand recently ha
extend the run of "Why Chi
Your Wife?" from ten days to
weeks when he put it on in con
tion with a style show. At the s
time he made a permanent incii
in the admission price to his h
Omaha theaters are believed
charge the lowest admission pi
of any motion picture houses in
country.
For a week before the pic
came a contest was conducted by
Omaha Daily News, 80 prizes h
offered by the Strand theater and
newspaper for the best answei
the question, "Why Change 1
Wife?" The contest was limite
married people and the essays of
more than 200 words in length ?
to be arguments against divt
The 80 prizes varied from $25 for
first prize down to a score of I
tickets to the Strand.
Manager Watts put out 20
sheets, occupying every availi
billboard in the city. He also
his artists make some attrac
filler signs to put in a transom S)
above the doors leading from
lobby of the theater into the n
auditorium. He advertised the s
extensively in the newspapers
conjunction with the Burgess-^
department store, which was
ducting the style show.
the streets. The ticket office was
covered with signs such as would be
seen in a wild west saloon after pro-
hibition. "^
When he showed "The Great Air
Robbery," Mr. Ballantjme rented a
big airplane and parked it in the
street in front of his house. -\^
Detroit, Mich. — A card with mat-
ter printed on it boosting "The Sil-
ver Horde," with ticker tape wound
around it proved quite a novelty.
Harry R. Guest, Goldwyn press and
service representative here, orig-
inated the scheme. The cards, about
4,000 in number, distributed proved
novelties and helped put over the
picture. Having the cardboard as-
sume the shape of a ticked machine
is a good idea, but even in the orig-
inal form it is a novelty, and a good
Wall Street symbol. The "Wall St.
versus the North" slogan being one
of the features of the advertising of
the production, the connection if
easy to discern.
Winnipeg — A teaser campaign
with a novel twist that consisted in
using the street cars to exploit a
First National picture recently re-
sulted in the packing of the Allen
theater for a solid week.
For a week preceding the showing,
red-lettered signs appeared in the
street cars with this inscription:
"She danced." That was all; noth-
ing more.
At last the secret which had the
natives mystified came out with an
announcement in the Winnipeg Trib-
D. W. GRIFFITH
— is now only about one-half through with the making of
his tremendous super comedy production, "WAY DOWN
EAST," and already has taken more than 185,000 feet
of film.
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is prepa
ing, in which will appear such prominent players ar Lillian
Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr Mcintosh, Creighton Hale,
Mary Hay, George Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson
— and a surrounding company of thousands of supern
meraries.
1
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's most im-
portant spectacular production since "Hearts of the World,"
and those who have been privileged to see the scenes already
secured are enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation." ^
II
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
ALBERT L. GREY, General Manager I
302 Longacre Bldg. - - - NEW YORll
Producers— Not Competitors
Los Angeles, June 7th,
Associated Producers Inc. is not tlie "Big Six." Already it comprises seven pro-
ducers: Thomas H. Ince, Mack Sennett, Marshall Neilan, Allan Dwan, George Loane
Tucker, Maurice Tourneur and J. Parker Read, Jr. The organization is builded flexibly
to make room for such additional big producers of established repute and power as may
deserve to have their selective distribution. Associated Producers, Inc., will not now or
at any future time compete with the exhibitor showmen of America by leasing or purchas-
ing of theatres in which to present their productions. Our organization will produce big,
selective productions for established showmen to show to the public. Our organization will
join you as exhibitors in your very proper resentment over being forced to compete with
producers seeking to wrest the business of exhibiting away from you. In our first releas-
ing year beginning Sept. 1, we will produce and release a minimum of thirty of the ablest
and biggest productions ever made — pictures on which we will be proud to stake our col-
lective and individual reputations. F. B. Warren, General Manager of Distribution of
Associated Producers, Inc., arrives in Cleveland June 8th to tell the assembled exhibitors
of our policies, plans and productions.
Here in California each exhibitor who has been told of our sales policy has approved
it without one reservation and exhibitors have come from as far away as Pittsburg to sign
contracts. Our entire branch office organization goes into operation in twenty or more cities
July 1, and our branch managers will be announced the last week in June. The address
and location of our New York home office will be announced next week in the trade jour-
nals. Until that date you may address Mr. Warren by telegraph or letter at the Hotel
Astor, New York. We believe that no first run factors in America will desire to sign con-
tracts for another company product until they know the full details of our productions and
sales policies.
THOMAS H. INCE-MACK SENNETT-MARSHALL NEILAN-ALLAN DWAN
GEORGE LOANE TUCKER-MAURICE TOURNEUR-J. PARKER READ, Jr.
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DAIL.V
Tuesday, June 8, 1920
MARCUS LOEW
Who, as an Exhibitor as Well as a
Producer, May Start Something
Exchanges Changes
Atoka, Okla.— C. L. Hefley, Jr.,
formerly an exhibitor, is now with
Peacock.
Little Rock, Ark. — E. D. Bremer,
formerly an exhibitor here, is now
a member of the National Picture
Theatres sales force.
Dallas, Tex. — Tom N. Parker is
sharing the offices of Peacock, Bax-
ley and Emergency at 1810 Com-
merce St., where he is conducting the
affairs of the Parker Film Co.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Two salesmen
have been added to the sales force
of the local Vitagraph exchange, W.
W. Haley, formerly with Hodkinson
in Des Moines, to cover southern
Minnesota and Iowa, and C. E.
Boone, recently managing theatres
in Aberdeen, S. D., to travel in that
state.
Minneapolis, Minn. — George W.
Dawson has taken over complete
charge of the Ludwig Film Ex-
change,
Buffalo — Fred W. Zimmerman,
formerly sales manager for Gardi-
ner Pictures, has taken desk room in
the Realart exchange and will
shortly open his office.
Cleveland, 0. — P. A. Block recent-
ly in the south has returned to Cleve-
land to assume the management of
the Goldwyn branch.
Cleveland, 0. — J. E. Bates is now
a member of the Republic sales force.
Cleveland, 0.— B. E. Wilkes, for-
merly with Famous Prayers, is now
on the road for Robertson-Cole.
Pittsburgh — J. Kelly is connected
with National Picture Theatres.
Lv^louUbBE tAQRE CONVENIENT
To. CA^RR^ A WATCH?
"A sketch from one of the new ammuted cartoon comedies "The Gumps" now appearing:
on the screens of the leading theatres throughout the country."
Expiditing C. O. D. Shipments
Washington — W. J. Barrows, act-
ing third assistant postmaster gen-
eral, has sent a letter to the post-
masters of all cities where exchanges
are located, with the view of having
insured C. 0. D. shipments of films
properly prepared, so as to prevent
delay. The circular follows:
"From complaints received from
postmasters it would appear that the
occasional delays sustained by in-
sured and C. 0. D. shipments of mo-
tion picture films are in a large
measure due to the fact that con-
tainers in which the films are shipped
are not properly prepared and ad-
dressed. It appears that these are
frequently used without the old
labels having been taken off or the
new labels placed on the container so
as to thoroughly cover up the old
label.
"It is requested that you take up
with the motion picture film manu-
facturers, distributors and ex-
changes in your city, the matter of
properly preparing their shipments
so as to prevent delays thereto. Ex-
treme care should be exercised to see
that the names and addresses of
senders and addressees are legibly
and clearly shown, and that any pre-
vious addresses or indicia on the
container are removed or thoroughly
crossed out so that the postal em-
ployees handling the parcel will not
be confused as to the correct address.
"Labels or wrappers should be so
addressed also that the name of the
sender will not be confused vntYi the
name of the addressee, which fre-
quently happens, with the result that
parcels are returned to the senders
without having been dispatched to
destination.
"Labels and postage stamps and
C. 0. D. tags should be securely af-
fixed to the container so that they
will not become detached in transit.
"In any instance, where motion
picture films sent by insured and C.
0. D. mail are not properly ad-
dressed or prepared, please bring the |
matter to the attention of this office."
Combine to Form Sales Agency
New York. — Leon J. Bamberger
and Joe Levy have combined under
the firm name of Bamberger and
Levy. Offices have been opened on
the second floor of 1493 Broadway.
Bamberger and Levy vdll act as
general sales agents to the trade.
Popular Film Co. has moved to the
Godfrey Bldg. Charles Jawitz is
manager.
Oppose Los Angeles "Zoning" Laws
Los Angeles — ^Considerable oppo-
sition has developed here over the
existing "zoning" laws which restrict
GETS NEW DOPE
Opelousas, La.
Wid's,
New York, N. Y.
Gentlemen: —
Find enclosed check for $10
(ten dollars) payment for one
year's subscription of Wid's
Daily and Weekly. Starting
immediately.
If you care to take a Small
Town Showman's word for it.
The short while WE received
Wid's through you, we kept
in touch with the pulse beat
of the Industry, getting real
dope on the releases, etc.
Awaiting the first copy of
Wid's with interest, I am, with
best wishes,
Yours truly,
F. J. DEITLEIN.
building of business establishment
including studios, within certa:
limits of the city.
Edward S. Curtis, president of
company known as Cosmos Ai
wants to build a studio in a sectic
that is not now in the picture zoi
and a special zone must be creatt
if Curtis is given permission
build.
Kunsky to Build Another
Detroit, Mich. — John IJ. Kunsl
plans the erection of a house seatir
4,200 on a newly acquired site !
Broadway and Madison Ave. The]
will also be a 10-story office buildini
New S,000-Seat House Opens
St. Paul, Minn. — The new Asto
Ruben and Finkelstein, has bee
opened. It represents an outlay Ci
$200,000 and seats 5,000. 1
You can't expect the Ford
dealer to boost the Packard
car nor the old line film
man to boost
COMEDYART
Special Pictures Corp'n
H. W. Hellman Bldg.
Los Angeles
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<^ FILMDOM
VOL. XII No. 68
Tuesday, June 8, 1920
Price 5 Cents
New Chambers Co.
Messmore Kendall Affiliated With
Author — Wolper Interested
' It was announced yesterday that
Messmore Kendall, president of the
Moredall Really Corp.. o^X ners of the
Capitol theater, and Robert W.
Chambers have formed an organiza-
tion "for the purpose of makipg, pre-
senting and exploiting motion pic-
i-Ures based upon the published works
of the latter." _'■ _'
-'This announcement is of particu-
lar interest in view of the fact that
Isaac Wolper, who is now associated
with Mr. Kendall in the new C.
Gardner Sullivan company, announc-
ed last fall that he had secured ex-
clusive rights to 44 stories written by
Robert W. Chambers. WID'S
DAILY published that announcement
on Sept. 18.
Although Wolper at the time was
president of Mayflower, the Cham-
bers deal was understood to be a
separate transaction entirely.
An official of the Capitol said yes-
terday that he believed Wolper and
Kendall had joined hands on the
proposition. Kendall could not be
reached for a statement yester<lay,
neither could VVolper. at the Astor.
John W. Noble, who directed the
first Vivian Martin production • for
Messmore Kendall, will direct the
Chambers stories. He expects to
make about two a year. It is under-
stood the' Kendall-Chambers com-
bination will announce shortly the
acquisition of an important East-
erit studio.
Meeting Tomorrow
The formal meeting of United Art-
ists Corp. will be held tomorrow in
the corporation's offices in the God-
frey Bldg.
A meeting was held yesterday, but
no business was transacted.
J Road to Freedom
i (Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — One of the feat-
ures of the conventions thus far
is the heavy advertising Fa-
mous Players-Lasky are doing.
An extensive poster advertis-
ing campaign is being conduct-
ed while street car signs are
being utilized to a great degree.
One of these signs reads:
"If you want to remain an
independent exhibitor play Par-
Can you blame him for having criss- cross eyes? Not when Mack Ben-
nett's famous beauties are near! — A Mack Sennett production, "Married
Life," a First National attraction. — Advt.
Back From Coast
Oscar A. Price and Fred Warren Re-
turn— Latter Leaves for Cleveland
Oscar A. Price, president of .\sso-
ciated Producers, Inc., and Fred B.
Warren, general manager, returned
from California yesterday morning
after a series of conferences on the
plans of the new producing organiza-
tion.
Mr. Warren, after spending approx-
imately 12 hours in the city, left last
night for Cleveland to attend the ex-
hibitor conventions, at which he will
announce the selling plans for the
Associated Producers. From Cleve-
land Mr. Warren will go to, Chicago
to spend one day at the Republicar,
National Convention and then rcturr
to New York.
Neilan Here With His Attorney
Marshall A. Neilan and his attor-
ney. Alfred Wright, arrived in town
yesterday from the coast. J. R.
Grainger, Neilan's personal represen-
tative, also came east.
"Mickey" will remain here imtil
tomorrow and then return to Cali;
fornia.
Gets New Studio
Selznick Now Largest Producer in
East— Takes Paragon Plant
Selznick Enterprises have taken
over the Paragon studio in Fort Lee,
thus increasing its studios to four in
the East. The other three are the
main studio, which was the old Uni-
versal plant, the Solax studio and the
Biograph plant in the Bronx. The
Paragon studio passed into control of
.Selznick yesterday.
It is figured that two-thirds- of all
tiic producing studio space in the
(Continued on Page 2)
Wolper Signs Emerson-Loos?
It was persistently reported yes-
terday that John Emerson and Anita
Loos had been signed by Isaac Wol-
per to write a series of stories to be
produced under their own name, sim-
ilar to the arrangement with C. Gard-
ner Sullivan.
None of the parties concerned
could be reached yesterday for con-
firmation or denial of the report.
All Set
Business Sessions Start Today at
Various Cleveland Conventions
(.Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland— It looks like a banner
convention.
Delegations of exhibitors are arriv-
ing frorri all points, all set for the
opening business sessions today. . -,
The National Association opens its
meeting today in the Old ColpnJ'
Club at the Hotel Cleveland,' wKile
the Motion Picture Theater Owners
of America, Inc., gets its first Ses-
sion under way today at the Winton.
A meeting of the Committee on
Arrangements was held yesterday
On the committee are exhibitor mem-
bers from all the exhibitor organiza-
tions in the country selected from 27
exchange districts with the aid of
WID'S Year Book.
Cummins Wins Out
An injunction was granted yester-
day to the Social Hygienic Films of
America, Inc., Samuel Cummins,
president, restraining Commissioner
of Licenses John Gilchrist from in-
terfering with the showing of "Some '
Wild Oots," which opened at the :
Harris theater last week.
The injunction granted Cummins
by Justice Whitaker prevents Com-
missioner Gilchrist from revoking the
license of the Harris theater which i
Cummins leased from the Selwyns •
for the exhibition of his picture.
Justice Whitaker was prompted to
grant the injunction in Cummins' fa-
vor because of the affidavit the latter
submitted in which he said that the
picture was made with the approval
and knowledge of the New York City
Board of Health and that he had of-
fered to sell the picture to the Board
of Health for $5,000, a sum which,
Cummins said, would not even cover
the production costs.
New Hilliker Company
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Kathrine Hilliker,
who contributed humorous sub-title
to the Outing-Chester pictures, has
formed a new company known as
Hillikeriters. Associated with Mrs.
Hilliker will be Raymond S. Harris
and H. H. Caldwell, who have been
identified with Chester productions.
Caldwell left for New York on Sun-
day. Coast headquarters will be in
the office of Edna Schley in the
Markham Bulg.
The company will specialize in film
editing and sub-titles.
YOUR Good Printing
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise. — Advt,
DAILV
Tuesday, June 8, 1920
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Educat'l Schedule Ready
One two-reel comedy every week
is provided for in the Educational re-
lease through its own exchanges,
Starting with the week of June 20.
There will also be a Chester-Outing
every week, with a Bruce Scenic and
a Screenic alternating. There will
also be other special releases weekly,
including two single reels.
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The Evening Telegram says:
"Win Rogers, like wine in
pre-prohibition days, seems to
get better as the time goes on.
Last night's outburst of applaus*
gave ample proof that actors of
Will Rogers and William S.
Hart type will outlive by years
the pretty Marie dolls."
Just when everything seemed lost — A thrilling scene from "The Isle of
Destiny," Character Pictiires' big spe cial production, featuring Paul Gil-
more. — Advt.
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Gets New Studio
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East is controlled by Selznick. Cer-
tainly by the acquisition of the new
studio Selznick is the largest individ-
ual producer in the East.
The Paragon plant can accommo-
date four companies, as can the old
Universal plant. The Solax studio
accommodates two units and the Bio-
graph several more.
The producing units now in the
West under direction of Harry Rapf
will be brought East and are expect-
ed to be here by July 1.
Among the Selznick productions,
now at work are those starring OUve
Thomas, William Faversham, Elaine*
Hammerstein, Eugene O'Brien, Owen
Moore and Louise Huflf. In addition
work has been started on "Wilder-
ness Fear," a special produ#ion di-
rected by Burton George, and "Red
Foam," a Ralph Ince special in which
Zena Keefe is playing the leading
role. Four Herbert Kaufman Week-
lies are nearing completion and prep-
arations are already under way for
work to start on four more.
Special Showing at Ritz
There will be a special showing of
"The Restless Sex," with Marion Da-
vies as star, in the grand ball room
of the Ritz Carlton tomorrow even-
ing at half past eight. It is a Cos-
mopolitan Prod.
Lowell Sails Saturday
Bamberger & Levy have appointed
Edgar Lowell special foreign repre-
sentative. Lowell leaves New York
Saturday on the Cunarder K. A. Vic-
toria. From London he goes to Paris
for a fortnight and it is probable that
he will go to Germany providing the
embargo on .\merican films is lifted.
The exhibitor who gets
RITCHEY posters is
pleased twice: once when
he sees them, and the sec-
ond time when he counts
the box office receipts they
bring in.
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PRODUCERS-NOT COMPETITORS
Los Angeles, June 7th. — Associated Producers, Inc., is not the "Big
Six". Already it comprises seven producers: Thomas H. Ince, Mack
Sennett, Marshall Neilan, Allan Dwan, George Loane Tucker, Maurice
Tourneur and J. Parker Read, Jr. The organization is builded flexibly
to make room for such additional big producers of established repute and
power as . may deserve to have their selective distribution. Associated
Producers, Inc., will not now or at any future time compete with the
exhibitor showmen of America by the leasing or purchasing of theatres
in which to present their productions. Our organization will produce
big, selective productions for established showmen to show to the public.
Our organization will join you as exhibitors in your very proper resent-
ment over being forced to compete with producers seeking to wrest the
business of exhibiting away from you. In our first releasing year be-
ginning September 1, we will produce and release a minimum of thirty
of the ablest and biggest productions ever made — pictures on which we
will be proud to stake our collective and individual reputations. F. B.
Warren, General Manager of Distribution of Associated Producers, Inc.,
arrives in Cleveland June 8th to tell the assembled exhibitors of our
policies, plans and productions.
Here in California each exhibitor who has been told of our sales
policy has approved it without one reservation and exhibitors have come
from as far away as Pittsburg to sign contracts. Our entire branch office
organization goes into operation in twenty or more cities July 1, and our
branch managers will be announced the last week in June. The address
and location of our New York home office will be announced next week
in the trade journals. Until that date you may address Mr. Warren by
telegraph or letter at the Hotel Astor, New York. We believe that no first
run factors in America will desire to sign contracts for another company's
product until they know the full details of our productions and sales
^policies.
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George Loane Tucker Maurice Tourneur J. Parker Read, Jr.
ASSOCIATED PRODUCERS, Inc.
Home Offices: New York City
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, Incorporations
Albany— B. and H. Photoplay
Corp., New York. Capital, $20,000.
Incorporators, S. Bergoffeii. B. C.
Harloti and R. D. Ireland, !?>.'> Broad-
way.
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Albany— Plymouth Pictures, Inc.,
New York. Capital, $10,000. Incor-
porators, Nat and B. Levine and J.
W. Marx, 38 Park Row.
Albany— Caesar Theater _^, Corp.,
New York City. Capital, $100,000.
Incorporators, T. F. Garnty, F. W.
1 inner and M. Fishel. iZ Broadway.
\lbany — Invincible Cinema Corp.,
New York. Capital, $15,000. Incor-
porators, E. ^piegle, N. Kornbluh
and M. Herman. 1057 Hoe Ave.
Albany — Chopin Features, New
York. Incorporators, B. O. Myers,
J F. Futterer and P. Price, 258 W.
13rd St.
Sacranunto, Cat.— Amador Film
11 d .sacred Films, Inc., both of Los
Vn-H-k s, C"al. The Amador Co. has
■1 clpiial slock of $50,000, and the
I -acrtd Moving Picture Co. is incor-
■ .-.rated at $75,000.
JJover, Del. — Robertson-Cole Stu-
Fos. Capital, $500,000. Incorporat-
)rs, T. L. Croteau, M. A. Bruce and
■>. iC. Dill
Albany — Cayuga Pictures, Ithaca.
).50fl snares preferred stock, $100
ach; 17.500 shares common stock, no
jar \ alue. Active capital, $525,000.
ncorporators, S. B. Buck, G. L.
.'lock and W. Robinson, Ithaca.
Albany -11. L. Messmore Co., New
1 ork. Capital, $20,000. Incorporat-
irs, T. Cameron, \V. S. O'Connor and
Z. C. Messmore. 535 W. 160th St.
Albany — Cireater New York Vaude-
ile Theaters, New York. Capital,
,' ;2,500.000. Incorporators, J. A. Hop-
i| ciiis, P. G. Oliin. B. Thau. 354 S. 4th
', it.. Brooklvn.
Dover, Del. — American Theater
[, orp. Capital, $12,500,000. Incorpo-
]' -ators, M. A. Bruce, S. E. Dill and
r. L. Croteau, Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Associated First Na-
ional Pictures of Illinois. Capital,
'495.000. Incorporators, T. L. Cro-
eau, M. A. Bruce and S. E. Dill,
Latitude
George Barr McCutcheon,
author of "Sherry," a Pathe re-
lease, says this regarding film-
ed versions of stories:
"It is a trifle hard on writers
to sec our work tampered with,
but when it is done artistically
we should not complain. Much
latitude must be allowed in
screening novels to bring out
the different incidents in fast
sequence to hold the interest
of the spectator."
Ince Plant Busy
Culver City — Four companies are
at work on Thomas H. Ince produc-
tions. Enid Bennett's current ve-
hicle, "I Wonder If — ," marks her
last picture under the supervision of
Ince.
The new Ince-Vance special, "Beau
Revel," under the supervision of Ince
and John Griffith Wray, is in the
first week of filming, and Douglas
MacLean's company, under the di-
rection of Jack Nelson, is on location
for exteriors.
Another company to film a big
Ince feature is being assembled.
"Ladies Week" at Rialto
The Rialto will call it "Ladies
Week" this week. Dorothy Gish in
"Remodelling Her Husband" is the
feature. The feature stars a woman,
was written by a woman and was di-
rected by Dorothy's sister, Lillian.
Horater Making Changes
Toledo, O.— Harvey C. ("Doc")
Horater, managing director of the
Alhambra theater, is making plans
for next season.
The Alhambra will close on July
1 for a short time, to be redecorated,
remodelled and repainted. New dra-
peries will be installed and a $25,000
Hope Jones Unit organ will be in-
stalled.
Horater thinks the coming year will
be the biggest in the history of the
business and says the prices asked for
productions, so far as he is concern-
ed, cut no figures so long as the pro-
tl iciions are good. He states that
ijiodiiccrs from wliom he has heard
say they intend making fewer pic-
tures for the fall season.
Brown Sails for Bermuda
Louis F'rancis Brown, general man-
ager lor Burton Holmes, sailed on
Saturday for Bermuda where he will
complete at least two travel pictures
for the Paramount-Holmes schedule.
Weiss Buys Rights
Chicago — Harry Weiss, manager
of the Superior Screen Service, has
closed with the Capital Film Co. for
the Illinois and Indiana rights to all
of the features turned out by the firm
and the Illinois rights to "Mother,
I Need Y'ou."
Plan Tax of $1 a Seat
Marion, Ind. — An ordinance intro-
duced before City Council makes it
necessary for the exhibitor to pay a
tax of $1 on each seat.
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Ziehm Closes Another Deal
.\rthur Ziehm, foreign sales man-
ager for Goldwyn, has closed the
ompany's third year product for Aus-
tralia and New Zealand. This in-
cludes Booth Tarkington's two-reel.
"Itdgar Comedies." .^
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Start Soon on "Heart Line"
Los Angeles — Work will be start-
ed next week on "The Heart Line,"
by Gellett Burgess. William Worth-
ington will direct while Eugene Mul-
lin prepared the scenario. It will be
a Gibraltar Picture.
Guts and Flashes
Supporting Norma Talmadge in
"The Branded Woman" are Percy
Marmont, Vincent Serrano, George
Fawcett and others.
Louis Stearns, character actor, has
been engaged to support Geraldine
Farrar in "The Riddle Woman."
The first of the series of pictures
of the lower Pacific, shot by a spe-
cial expedition, have reached New
York and will be released in the
Paramount Magazine in June.
Edward Hardin Co., Inc., outdoor
advertising agents, have moved from
the eighth to the ninth floor of the
Longacre Bldg.
Pedro de Cordoba is appearing in
support of William Faversham in
"The Sin That Was His."
Adele Blood will be seen in sup-
port of Geraldine Farrar in her first
Asociated Exhibitors' production
"The Riddle."
Ralph Ince's next production for
Selznick will be "Red Foam," by
Wiliam H. Hamby. It was published
in the Saturday Evening Post.
Buffalo, N. Y.— Henry E. Wilkin-
son, manager of the local Realart of-
fice, has resigned as secretary of the
Buffalo Motion Picture Exchange
Managers' Association,
Pushing R.-C. Project Ahead
Progress is being made on the Rob-
■rtson-Cole building project, now un-
ler way at the corner of 48th St. and
'th Ave. By the end of the week the
wo buildings being torn down to
nake way for the 12-story structure
vill be entirely levelled, and work
tarted on the excavation.
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"THE LUCK OF THE IRISH"
(iJistributed by Realart)
"SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
(Distributed by Realart)
"A SPLENDID HAZARD"
(A First National Attraction)
AN EMILE CHAUTARD PRODUCTION
'THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM'
(Distributed by Realart)
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THINK OF
Exhibitor-Selected Pictures
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Combined Co-Operation
Ready-Made Markets
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Fixed Cost of Distribution
Fixed Pro-Rated Rentals
Regional Control of Funds
Regional Sharing in Profits
Regional Representation
Domination of Competition
Exhibitor-Selected Stars
Exhibitor-Selected Stories
Box-Office Tested Directors
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No Producer-Organization Control
Elimination of Middleman Waste
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Coast Brevities
^Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Geo. Weston's Satur-
day Evening Post story, "Girls Don't
Gamble Any More," has been secured
by the D. N. Schwab Prod, for David
Butler's third starring vehicle.
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Irene Rich is to support Tom
Moore in that star's next Goldwyn
picture. She has just completed a
role in "Whispering Smith" for Amer-
ican.
G. Allan Gilbert, illustrator and
I oster artist, is working out an entire-
ly new style of art titles for Winchell
Smith's "The Saphead," his new
■.letro production.
Director George L. Cox of the
American Film has finished work on
"Whispering Smith," by Frank Spear-
man.
Ira H. Morgan, first cameraman
for King Vidor, has been loaned for
one picture to Donald Crisp, directing
Monroe Salisbury.
Florence Deshon completes work
this week in the leading feminine role
of a Fox production with William
Russell and goes to the Katherine
MacDonald studio for a role in "Cur-
tain."
The serious illness of Frederick
Starr has necessitated retaking the
scenes of "The Money Changers," in
which he had appeared, and the sub-
stitution of Stanton Heck in the role.
E. F. Warren, character actor, has
been engaged by Tod Browning to
support Priscilla Dean in her "Out-
side the Law."
An allegorical production, "Friend-
ship," is being filmed by Allan Dwan,
the Mayflower director-producer, for
the Unity League, the newly formed
Anglo-American organization.
The Allan Dwan company has re-
turned from Camp Keen in the moun-
tains south of Riverside, where the
first scenes were taken for the sixth
and last Dwan production for May-
flower.
R. W. MacFarland, western man-
ager for Mayflower, has announced
that all Mayflower productions with
the exception of those at present con-
tracted for, will be released through
First National.
D. N. Schwab Productions have
closed contracts with the Saturday
Evening Post for David Butler's third
story, and work will be started on
the new picture soon.
Lloyd Carleton Prod, have pur-
chased "Beyond the Cross Roads,"
by Bradley King, for its second pro-
duction.
An article recently carried in the
West Coast Brevities section to the
effect that H. Tipton Steck is the
author of "The Mischief Man," should
state that the original story is by
Elmer Forst and the scenario pre-
rared by H. Tipton Steck.
Walter Hiers will play an import-
ant part in "So Long Letty," which
Christie is producing for Robertson*
Cole.
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Tuesday, June 8, 1920
Borzage's Ideals
Frank Borzage, director of
"Humoresque;" which is now
running at the Criterion theater
in speaking to the A. M. P. A.
said in part:
"I think that every picture
should run its length. If the
story calls for seven, eight or
nine reels, that should be the
length of the picture. If, on
the other hand, the story can be
well told in three reels, why
shouldn't that three-reel feature
be exploited as a special feat-
ure?
"There should not be an arbi-
trary rule to the effect that no
so-called feature should exceed
six reels nor be made in less
than five reels. Many good sto-
ries are, in my opinion, entirely
spoiled by the insistence upon
a set of standard length."
A pre view of "The Hope Diamond
Mystery," the fifteen part serial
written by May Yohe, will be g-iven
in a Hollywood theater shortly.
Exchange Changes
Chicago — Phil Dunas has been ap-
pointed manager of the local Hodkin-
son office.
Chicago — Steve Montgomery, for-
merly manager of the Famous Play-
ers' Toronto exchange, and Frank
Williams have been made salesman
and booker respectively for Robert-
son-Cole.
New York — A. G. Stockhamnier,
former exhibitor, is now a member of
the Select sales force.
Toronto, Can. — The local Uni\ er-
sal office is now located at 305 Yonge
Street.
Toronto. Can. — Jimmy Davidson
has resigned from Select's local
branch.
"So Long Letty," the first of the
Christie specials, goes into produc-
tion next week.
Harry Gribbon, long a featured
comedian with Mack Sennett, has
joined forces with the Christies and
is at work in a new Christie com-
edy under the direction of Al Christie.
The first of the new Christie com-
edies has been completed and the
negative is being sent to New York.
The fourth episode of Charles
Hutchinson's 15 episode serial, now
being produced by Robert Brunton,
has been completed and work will
begin immediately on the fifth.
M. C Levee, vice-president and
business manager of the Brunton stu-
dios, has returned to Los Angeles
after an extended business trip to
New York, where he closed contracts
with a ntmiber of producers who in-
tend to make their headquarters at
the Brunton plant shortly.
Hugh Ryan Conway, who is di-
recting B. B. Hampton's production,
"The Money Changers," at the Brun-
ton studios, l;as sent his assistant,
Virgil Hart, to San Francisco. Hart
will film several hundred feet of Chi-
natown's dwellings, etc., while there
for the Oriental sequence that occurs
in this picture.
Scranton, Pa. — The property occu-
pied by the Wonderland has been
taken over by the Comerford Amuse.
Co. and is being made into a mod:-rn
storage house.
Kansas City, Mo.— Offices have
been opened in the Ozark Building by
the Community Moving Picture Bu-
reau.
Atoka, Okla.— C. L. Hefley. Jr., for-
merly an exhibitor, is now with Pea-
cock.
Little Rock. Ark.— E. D. Bremer,
formerly an exhibitor here, is novv
a member of the National Pictur
Theaters sales force.
Dallas, Tex. — Cecil Summers, for
merly with Fox, is now with Nationa
Pictures.
Dallas, Tex. — Tom N. Parker i:
sharing the offices of Peacock, Bax
ley and Emergency at 1810 Com
merce St., where he is conducting tin
affairs of the Parker Film Co.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Two salesmi
have been added to the sales force i
the local Vitagraph exchange, W. Y
Haley, formerly with Hodkinson
Des Moines, to cover southern Mii
nesota and Iowa, and C. E. Boone
recently managing theaters in Abor
deen, S. D., to travel in tl.at state.
Minneapolis, Minn. — George \V
Dawson has taken over compleir
charge of the Ludwig Film Exchange
'■■tt'bnrgh — ]. Kelly is connected
with National Picture Theaters.
Buffalo — Fred W. Zimmerman, for
merly sales manager for Gardintr
Pictures, has taken desk room in the
Realart exchange and will shortly
open his office.
Cleveland, O. — P. A. Block recent
ly in the south has returned to Cleve
land to assume the management ol
the Goldwyn branch.
Cleveland, O. — J. E. Bates is now
a member of the Republic sales force.
Cleevland, O.— B. E. Wilkes, for
merly with Famous Players, is now
on the road for Robertson-Cole.
The negative of J. Warren Kerri-
gan's ninth Brunton production. "The
House of Whispers," has been
shipped east.
Ward Crane, who just finished as
leading man for Anita Stewart in her
tW'O latest pictures, leaves California
this'week for New York.
Frank Lloyd has commenced work
on "The Great Lover" at Goldwyn's.
He leaves this week for San Fran-
cisco to do some shipping scenes.
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Charles Ray and his company Mve
tI . '' Santa Cruz, where scenes for
Ray s current picture are to be made.
D. W. GRIFFITH
— IS now t)nly about one half through with the mak-
ing of his treniendotis super comedy production,
"WAY DOWN EAST," and alreadv has taken
more than 185,000 feet of film.
—This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is
I)reparing. in which will appear such prominent
players as Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr
Mcintosh, Creighton Hale, Mary Hay, George
Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson— and a sur-
rounding company of thousands of supernumeraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's
most important spectacular production since
"Hearts of the World," and those who have been
privileged to see the scenes already secured are
enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
Albert L. Grey, General Manager
303 Longacre Bldg., New York
Tuesday, June 8, 1920
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Here is how a brother exhibitor put his show over. Send along your ideas. Let
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As a result of an advertising con-
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o be a new wrinkle in the show
,'ame as played in New York, Keith's
i'rospect, Brooklyn, shattered all rec-
)rds with a week's run of "The
iiver's End" and advance sales at
veith's Green Point are the greatest
n the history of that house.
To the Keith manager who can
how the best advertising and the
greatest results derived on engage-
nents of this picture a cash prize will
■e awarded.
Ordinarily the two neighborhood
heaters stick to a split-week policy,
lUt in order to have a better oppor-
tinity the managers each booked the
'icture for a solid week. By doing
o they thought they could show big-
er results.
The picture first went to the Pros-
ect. It was heralded in the usual
lay on the screen, in the house pro-
ram and in the newspapers, but
lanager Harry Crull did not stop
fter that. He hired four men, all
ix-footers, dressed them in the pic-
eresque uniforms of the Royal
Northwest Mounted Police of Canada
and made them patrol the front of
the theater throughout the engage-
ment.
He made the lobby reflect the at-
mosphere of the picture, hemlock and
pine trees being artistically arranged
in it. In a corner of the lobby was
a Chinese dope joint scene, made to
resemble as closely as possible that
which figures in the film.
Crull's scenic artist visited candy
stores, soda fountains, etc., where he
painted on the mirrors scenes from
"The River's End."
At each performance during the
week Kranz and La Salle, vaudeville
artists, sang the song. "The River's
End." and music appropriate to the
picture was played by the orchestra.
The outcome of it all was that
Crull not only played the picture a
solid week for the first time in his
theater's history, but he was able to
report the biggest business it had
ever done. The picture goes into the
Green Point this week.
Manager Leon Kelmar has been
getting in his exploitation early. He
has announced a prize contest for the
best 30 written appreciations of "The
River's End" from patrons of the
theater. These announcements were
made in the newspapers, in the pro-
gram, on the screen and in speeches
from the stage. Everybody in the
neighborhood of the Green Point
knows of the contest,
Kelmar borrowed several mail
sacks from the postoffice and placed
these conspicuously in the lobby to
receive the written opinions of thea-
tergoers. These expressions will be
sent to Marshall Neilan in Los An-
geles by parcel post.
He is also planning a special lobby
display for the engagement, asserting
that he will spring a few "surprises."
The stage is nearly all set at the
Green Point, and now it looks like
i neck-and-neck race between Kelmar
and Crull for the cash prize.
Detroit, Mich.— The price of 20
kegs and tags and some space in the
local publications was all of the ex-
pense incurred by the management of
the .\dams. The keys, bearing tags
on which was written "No. 13. Keep
this key and look in 'Lost and Found'
columns of the Free Press. It has
been lost by the woman in Room 13."
In the publication referred to were
the words, "Finder please return to
the Adams and receive reward." It
was a stunt to help boost "The Wom-
an in Room 13," starring Pauline
Frederick, and those who returned
keys were given two seats at a per-
formance of that film. The same
trick can be pulled almost anywheres.
Los Angeles — A seven column
headline in the Record, staring read-
ers in the face made known the fact
that to the person who found Jimmy
Valentine, a prize of $100 would be
offered. The story was on the first
page and told that the mysterious
Valentine was to arrive in town next
day and mingle with the people. It
was through the cooperation of Jack
Callicott, managing director of the
Kinema, that the stunt was put over.
A description of the man was given,
of course, and the tremendous public-
ity served to make Bert Lytell in
"Alias Jimmy Valentine" a success
at that house.
Tuesday, June 8, 1920
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In the Courts
The Robertson-Cole Company has
filed a summons in the Supreme
Court against the Northern Facihc
Railroad. The cause of the suit is
not shown.
An answer has been filed in the
Supreme Court by the Exclusive
Features, Inc., in a suit of Frank M.
Sanford and L. C. McHenry, in which
the defendant makes a general denial
of the charges.
A default judgment for $2,681 has
been filed in the Supreme Court
against the United Pictures Produc-
ing Corporation in a suit by the Yale
Press to recover a balance due for
printing between Feb. 27 and April 12.
The litigation between the Univer-
sal Film and Charles Abrams and
Ramms, Inc., because of the alleged
unauthorized purchase by Abrams of
a number of Universal films from its
Boston ofifice, has been settled and on
the application of the parties Justice
Whitaker has signed an order discon-
tinuing two suits.
The Frohman Amusement Corpo-
ration and Metro Pictures, which
were sued for heavy damages by
Walter F. McCaleb, historian, be-
cause in the play "Our Own United
States" the titles made it appear that
McCaleb regarded Aaron Burr as a
spy, whereas McCaleb tried to show
in his history, "The Aaron Burr Con-
spiracy," that Burr was only a filibus-
ter and not a spy, have won an im-
portant point in the suit through a
decision by Supreme Court Justice
Whitaker. The court strikes out as
immaterial many of the chief allega-
tions of the complaint.
Asks Injunction Against "Hottentot"
Because Famous Players-Lasky
Corp. refused to buy his play, "Gal-
lops," for film purposes on the
ground that it is almost identical with
William Collier's play, "The Hotten-
tot," David Gray has filed suit in the
Supreme Court against Victor Mapes
and William Collier, authors of "The
Hottentot," and Sam H. Harris, the
producer, for an injunction restrain-
ing them from continuing the pro-
duction unless he receives full credit
and gets royalties from it.
Last February he put "Gallops" in
the hands of an agency for the sale
of the motion picture rights and
about that time he got $800 from
Mapes for suggestions taken from his
play for "The Hottentot."
When Famous Players-Lasky turn-
ed down "Gallops" because it was too
much like "The Hottentot," he says
he went to see the play and found
that instead of taking only a few ideas
Mapes has used the entire play, be-
cause 11 of the 12 characters corre-
spond to his own and only the names
have been changed. For this reason
he says his play is rendered valueless
for film purposes. He says that
Mapes has offered him $700 to with-
draw "Gallops" from sale for the
films.
New Theaters
Houses Under Construction
Albany, N. Y. — Strand to open
about July 1,
In the suit of Aso B. Kellogg as
trustee in bankruptcy of the Gen-
eral Film Contracting Co. against the
Parex Film Corp. to recover a sum
alleged to be due, the defendant has
filed an ofTer to permit judgment for
$1,750 to be taken against it. The
offer was signed by W. L. Sherry as
president.
The C. B. Price Co., Inc., has
moved from the Times Bldg to 1446
Broadway.
Carroll Again Upheld
The Appellate Division of the Su-
preme Court has affirmed the decision
of the lower court holding that Earl
Carroll is the author of the film play,
"12:10," and directed the Republic
Distributing Corp. and the British-
Colonial Films to file a bond for
$5,000 to insure the payment to Car-
roll of any royalties found to be due
him when the case is tried.
The lower court also directed the
defendants to put Carroll's name in
a conspicuous place on every positive
CaiiKToa, Wis. — Dan Skrupky.
$20,000.
CoUingsvvood, N. J. — Haddon High-
lands Co. $100,000. 1,400.
Stern Here from California
Julius Stern, president of the L-Ko
comedies and a brother-in-law of
Carl Laemmle, arrived in New York
on Saturday for a month's stay.
San Francisco — Charles Rosenthal,
Jr., formerly with the M. & R. Feat-
ure Film Exchange, is now connected
I with the local Sun Film branch as
manager.
Motion Picture Studio
for Rent
For four weeks — while Company is away on location,
complete studio staff, cameras, up-to-date lighting
equipment, sets and property.
Address
WILLIAM R. DUNN
Studio Manager, Blackton Studios
423 Classon Avenue
Phone 9683 Prospect
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Columbus, O.— W. J. and J. W.
busenbury. $50,000. 1,000.
Corey, Pa. — D. Manley Parker and
C. R. Robers.
Tiptonville, Tenn. — C. B. Tipton
building. 500.
Gallatin, Mo. — J. E. Corder build-
ing Star. $25,000.
Moorestown, N. J. — Criterion Thea-
ter Co. $40,000. 700.
Stoughton, Wis. — Charles Goulson.
750.
Edgerton, Wis. — P. W. Palmer
building. To open shortly.
Fort Atkinson, Wis. — Chas. Lang-
hofT. 750.
Watertown, Wis. — W. Norton. 1,-
000. Ready in September.
Rising Star, Tex. — Porter nearing
completion.
Albilene, Tex. — American Airdome
opened.
Bishop, Tex. — New, B. L. Hubbard,
opened.
Norway, Mich. — Phillip Van der
Bergh, managing new house, open on
Saturdays and Sundays.
Gladstone, Mich. — Gladstone Opera
House, Mrs. Marie Bosley, opened.
Iron Mt., Mich.— Butterfly, 260,
opened.
Detroit, Mich. — Linwood-Lasalle
opened, D. Thompson manager.
1,500.
Wilmington, Del. — Strand opened.
Jules Rotschild, manager.
Portage, Wis. — New Royal, Hob-
son, opened. Hobson owns house in
Berlin.
Newkirk, Okla. — Palace, Hartman
and Skreeves, opened.
Akron, O. — H. E. Horwitz, Olym-
pit and New Palace, opened Rialto.
Brattleboro, Vt. — Latchis opened.
Provincetown, Mass. — Province-
town Amuse. Co. building.
Waterbury, Conn. — S. Z. Poll's new
house has been begun.
Houses Completed
-Vito, Tex.— Majestic, W. B. Bol-
ton, opened.
Newark, Ark. — Royal.
Fred Schaefer
(Vitagraph)
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THE FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CORPORATION
WILLIAM L. SHERRILL, President
Announces
MISS LILLIAN GISH
(The Incomparable Screen Idol of the World)
in ten master productions from the pen
of celebrated authors
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The undersigned will be pleased to confer with exhibitors attending
the convention at Cleveland regarding the franchise distribution of the
Lillian Gish Productions.
William L. Sherrill, President
Jesse J. Goldburg/jGeneral Manager
Hotel Winton
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New York, N. Y.
My dear Mr. Sherrill: -
With a confident belief in its mutual ad-
vantages, may I congratulate you on your contract with
Miss Lillian Gish, by which she is to appear in a series
of your productions.
The talents and experiences Miss Gish
brings to your pictures are too widely and popularly known to
need comment. She is an able and persevering student of
her art, a qualification that should do much to establish her
enduring success.
Her preparation for this larger area of
personal activity is substantial. I can see no reason why you
should not develop the achievements you desire.
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DO YOU REMEMBER —
No. 5
"THE DAWN OF FREEDOM"
with Charles Richman
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
''Partners of the Night"
and
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
More Leave for Cleveland
The following members of the Na-
tional Association left for Cleveland
last night over the Pennsylvania:
William A. Brady, Samuel Gold-
wyn, Marcus Loew, Richard A. Row-
land, Lewis J. Selznick and Adolph
Zukor.
Sherman Prod. Formed
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The Corporation
Trust Co. has put through a new
$4,000,000 picture company known
as Sherman Prod. Corp.
Dover, Del. — The Roosevelt Thea-
ter Corp., capitalization $100,000, has
been chartered here.
Brenon to Do Special Film
W. A. Ryan of the Americanization
committee has received a letter from
Herbert Brenon, who is now in Italy,
in which Brenon promises to make
a special production with Marie Doro
for the committee. The picture will
be produced in Italy.
Maud Sylvester in Hemmer Prod.
Edward Hemmer, producing Hem-
mer Superior Prod., will star Maud
Sylvester, a newcomer to pictures.
Clayton Davis is assistant director.
Compson Title Changed
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The title of Betty
Compson's first production at the
head of her company has been
changed from "The Test" to "Prison-
ers of Love." Arthur Rosson di-
rected.
TVorsley to Direct Madge Kennedy
Los Angeles— Wallace Worsley has
left for the East where he will direct
Madge Kennedy in a new picture for
J Goldwyn.
Farnum in Selig Five-Reelers
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Franklyn Farnum
has been signed by Col. William N.
Sehg to appear in a series of western
five-reelers. Otto Lederer is to di-
rect and Genevieve Berst will play
the lead opposite Franklyn.
Lewis Specials
Director to Produce Series for Pathe
Under New Agreement
Four or five Edgar Lewis produc-
tions are assured for Pathe distribu-
tion during the coming year, under a
new contract just signed by the pro-
ducer and Paul Brunet.
This is exclusive of "Sherry,"
which has just been released, and
"Lahoma," which Mr. Lewis has just
completed for release in the early
fall.
New Buildings for Metro
There are signs innumerable of
great building activity at present in
and around Metro's west coast stu-
dios in Hollywood. Work on the new
fireproof paint and assembling shops
at the Metro studios is expected to be
finished within a fortnight.
Work is also under way on the
three-storj' receiving, shipping and
property building. This will be a
frame structure and will include a
separate property room for every
company. Plans are now being pre-
pared for the new scenario quarters
and also for another enclosed stage
which is to be built wholly of glass
and steel.
The new quarters for the scenario
writers will be built around a gar-
den. The writers will be housed some
distance away from the noise and
bustle of studio activity.
Seitz to Produce in Spain
George B. Seitz, producer of Pathe
serials, is going to Spain to produce
his first feature. By arrangement
with Pathe, June Caprice will be co-
starred with Seitz, and Marguerite
Courtot will have a leading part.
On July 6th he will sail from New
York for Algeciras, a Spanish port
town on the Bay of Gibraltar.
Frank Redman and Harry P.
Wood will accompany Seitz as mem-
bers of the technical staff.
F. W. Seitz, father of George B.
Seitz, has joined his son's organiza-
tion as vice-president and general
manager.
Seitz the elder has taken over the
studio at 134th St. and Park Ave. as
studio manager.
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now appearing on the screens of t he leading theatres throughout th
country. — Advt.
Doraldina Leaves for Coast Today Jf
Doraldina leaves New York today
for the Pacific Coast, where she will
begin work on her first production
under the Metro banner.
Goldwyn Signs Molly Malone
Molly Malone, at one time leading
woman for Roscoe Arbuckle, has
signed a long-term contract to play
exclusively in Goldwyn pictures.
New Martin Film
Vivian Martin will shortly start her
second production for Vivian Mar-
tin Pictures, Inc. Sydney Olcott,
who made "Scratch My Back" for
Goldwyn, will direct the production.
Hamilton Joins Goldwyn
Clayton Hamilton, author, lecturei
editor, has signed a long-term _ con
tract with Goldwyn to write origina
stories and continuities. He is at th
Culver City studios and is now work'
ing on his first picture. /
"Athalie" Completed
Mayflower received word yesterda;
from the coast that "Athalie," a Sydl
ney Franklin production in which ap,
pears Sylvia Breamer, had been comi
pleted and that a print of the pictur«
had been shipped east. First Na;
tional distribution.
First of Lloyd Series in July
The first of the new series of Har;
old Lloyd productions for releasi
through Pathe will be "High an<
Dry," released July 11.
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Wednesday, June 9, 1920
Price 5 Cents
BATTLE STARTS
onvention Opening Endorses Patterson
Movement Warring Upon Producer
Exhibitors— Election Tomorrow
ar Upon the Producer-Exhibitor
This keynote sounded originally at Chicago at the Pat-
'son convention was again adopted as the keynote for the
hibitors body, which, over 700 strong, and with proxies
Dresenting over 2,000 exhibitors unable to be present, got
der way at the Winton yesterday.
Sydney S. Cohen sounded the keynote in the morning ses-
»n, and Frank Rembusch in the afternoon detailed at length
B attitude of the various independent producers with regard
this question. Cohen's declarations were received with
irty applause. Rembusch was
en applauded.
ilxcepting to organize with a $5
■istration fee for the privileges of
ing, and the registration of exhi-
)rs little else was taken up except
so-called Patterson report which
3 made the special order of the
'for today's session, starting at
o'clock. It will then be discussed
length.
)fficers will in all likelihod be
ned tomorrow. There is no one
,nitely in sight. Rembusch wants
:an like ex-President Taft named,
lers think an exhibitor experi-
:ed in all ends of the business,
uld be named. Jake Wells has
n mentioned.
''ranklin K. Lane will address a
cial gathering of exhibitors and
iducers on Americanization this
emoon. W. A. Ryan, executive
retary of the Americanization
nmittee in New York, said yester-
' Lane was too busy to accept the
t of presidency of the exhibitors
■anization, even if it was offered
lim.
lenator Walker of New York will
D make an address.
ir Upon the Producer-Exhibitor
'hat was the heart of Sydney S.
ten's keynote speech, when as tern-
ary chairman of the Motion Pic-
e fheater Owners of America, he
ned the convention at Winton yes-
day^
BLACK OUT
Says Screen Advertising Plan Was
Accepted by Convention and His
Organization Will Retain Its
Own Identity
In a letter forwarded to this pub-
lication late last night, Alfred S.
Black, president of the M. P. Exhibi-
tors of America, says:
"A mass meeting of the three Ex-
hibitor Organizations was held today
with the assurance that personal in-
terests and personal feelings would
oe eliminated and one big Exhibitors
Organization be perfected, in har-
mony, so necessary at the present
time.
"Much to my great surprise the
most brazen 'railroad methods' were
adopted from the start by Mr. Cohen
(Continued on page 16}
(Continued on page 1 1 )
ZUKOR TALKS
Tells Rembusch Why Paramount
Has Been Compelled to Buy
Theaters — Says He Doesn't
Want to Become Ex-
hibitor
Accidently last night about 9:30
o'clock, just after he had finished
dinner, Adolph Zukor met Frank
Rembusch in the lobby of the Cleve-
land.
Immediately they started discus-
sing why Paramount was buying up
theaters. And before the discussion
closed Smith, of the Whitehurst
chain in Baltimore and several
others were plying Mr. Zukor with
questions. During the discussion
the Paramount head did not seem
perturbed or upset, and the discus-
sion was still under way at the hour
of going to press.
Rembusch will in all likelihood
report to the convention this morn-
ing the conversation which occurred.
Briefly, it is understood that Zukor
told Rembusch that Paramount did
not wish to own theaters, that
neither he nor Paramount wanted
to become exhibitors, and that Par-
amount had only bought houses
where it was necessary to have Par-
amount pictures shown.
Ben Turpin as the heroic Rodney St. Clair, A Man's Man. in Mack Sennett's S
reel matrimonial satire, " Married Life" released by First National.
ASSN. MEETING
National Body Elects Directors But
No President — Other Matters
Transacted
At the annual meeting of the Na-
tional Association of the Motion Pic-
ture Association, held at the Cleve-
land Hotel yesterday, a committee
was appointed to co-operate with any
or all exhibitors' associations, with
a view to combining the full strength
of both ends of the industry in any
movement in which they may be mu-
tually interested.
It was made plain that this com-
mittee was not created for t'ne pur-
nose of attempting a reconciliation
between the two branches in the old
question of amalgamation, but rather
to more efficiently co-operate on vital
questions of general interest such as
censorship, and the necessity of a
liasson between them.
CConfimied on page 8)
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Lesser Sides with Exhibitors
Sol Lesser has issued a statement
defining his position on the demand
of the exhibitors that producers shall
not invade the exhibiting field and
vice versa. In his statement Lesser
asserts that he is an exhibitor first,
last and all the time and in future
will confine his activities exclusively
to exhibiting.
Lesser's financial interests are
much heavier in the exhibiting field
than in the production end. At the
present time in association with Gore
Bros, he owns the Kinema at Los
Angeles, the New DowntoviTi, Apollo
and Windsor in Hollywood, and a
new $3,500,000 theatre now in course
of construction at Los Angeles.
In conclusion, Lesser's statement
says that producers have no more
right in the exhibiting field than the
wholesaler has to enter the retail end
in commercial lines,
Neilan in East
New York — Marshall Neilan. ac-
companied by his attorney, Alfred
Wright, and "Jim" Grainger, have
just arrived from the Coast.
Cold,
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icturcs
ion
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Sir:
The Morning Telegraph says:
" Jes' Call Me Jim " is an
e X c e 11 e n't^^combination of
humor and pathos. The pic-
ture confirms a suspicion that
we have had for a long time
— that Will Rogers is our
favorite screen actor.
IN THE LOBBIES
Felix Feist of Goldwyn spread his
happy smile at the Winton and
seemed glad to be on hand.
y
Phil Ryan of Associated Exhib-
itors, dapper as ever, was noted at
the Statler behind a cloud of smoke.
Said he was very busy. Looked it.
I Hilliker Company Formed
j New York — Katherine Hilliker,
mrmerly title writer for the Chester
productions, has just formed a new
Company called "Hillikeriters." Ray-
mond Harris and H. H. Caldwell are
associated with her. It is under-
stood they will do titles and continu-
ities. Caldwell is on his way East
from the Coast.
Carlisle Robinson, Fairbanks'
Beau Brummel publicity man, ex-
umed the old, old one of acquiring
fame through the bell boy chorus.
He was getting along splendidly
iind Doug was being paged every
fifteen minutes around the Winton
lobby. Quarters were passing over
the bellhop palms at the same speed.
Then somebody raised the ante on
the bell captain and Billy West, Flo-
ra Finch, and Ben Turpin, were
paged long and loudly.
"Why th' hell can't these cheap
press agents originate something
themselves instead of stealing my
stuff," he complained, and he
walked out in disgust.
Harry Reichenbach, all the time,
was reading the framed notices that
he got for Prof. T. R. Zann and his
Steinway lion.
Meier Bing, of Detroit, walked
aljout with his chest well out.
Bing is proud and says he has a
right to be.
He's opened a new theater in De-
troit a few months ago. The Oakman
Boulevard.
Benjamin Knoble, who owns five
houses in New York, says he likes
children to come to his picture
houses.
"I have a matron at each one of
the theaters to take care of them,"
he says.
"I like children in the theater.
The more the merrier."
Val Raysburg, of Dayton, isn't the
only exhibitor who likes the small
town better than the big city.
"I left New York to run a movie
theater in Nev^rton, N. J., a town of
4,500," says S. E. Samuelson, who as
secretary of the New Jersey Exhi-
bitors' League, said the fight against
the producer-exhibitor was organized
in four weeks.
Selznick Gets Paragon Studio
New York — L. J. Selznick has just
closed a deal securing the Paragon
studio. As previously announced
Selznick wdll produce only in the
East. He now has four studios at
work in the East and is the largest
Eastern producer.
Miron Selznick is on the Coast to
arrange for bringing East the vari-
ous producing units and to secure
new stars and directors.
Lesser Arrives
Sol Lesser, of California, is mixing
with the crowd. Just got in from
the Coast and is very happy over
his Beban and Kellerman produc-
tions.
Stunts
One of the stunts which has at-
tracted attention was framed by
Maurice Myers of the Sol Lesser
New York office. Myers had printed
a lot of fake telegrams, one of each
was deposited in what looked to be
a Western Union envelope and was
put in the box of every visitor at the
various hotels. The "Keller-grams"
as they were termed proved to be a
communication from Sol Lesser tell-
ing that in his opinion his Beban
and Kellerman productions were
winners.
"Married Life" Luncheon
The special showing of the new
Mack Sennett five reeler, "Married
Life" after a luncheon at the Stat-
ler, in the grand ball room, proved
very successful yesterday afternoon.
There was a big orchestra and spe-
cial souvenirs for those who at-
tended.
English Arrivals
New York — Harry Ward and
Henry Cunday of the Cinema Sales
Corp. have arrived from London to
close several big film deals.
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The Safety Sign''
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Insurance Of All Kinds"
Samuek
Looks like those exhibitors may'
somewhert— unless somebody throwi
monkey wrench.
Carpentier Sees Print
Georges Carpentier, who is hi
with the circus, had never seen
complete print of his Robertson-C
production "The Wonder Man,"
it was arranged to rig a project
room in his private car and show
to him. He was delighted when
saw it Tuesday night.
RITCHEY poster are
not to be classed with
ordinary posters, for
they are as different
from such as diamond
are from rhinestones.
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DAILV
Wednesday, June 9, 1920
WESTERN UNION
TELEGRAM
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HO LOS ANGELES CALIF 1243 P 4
MR EXHIBITOR
ATTENDING CONVENTION WINTON HOTEL CLEVELAND 0
GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEETING STOP REGRET
INABILITY TO ATTEND STOP IT SURE WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
FOR US TO IMPRESS ON EVERY EXHIBITOR INDIVIDUALLY THAT WHILE THERE
ARE A DOZEN DIFFERENT FEATURE FRANCHISES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO HIM
FROM WHICH HE MAY SELECT THERE IS ONLY ONE SHORT SUBJECT
FRANCHISE THAT IS WORTH WHILE COMEDYART
SPECIAL PICTURES CORPORATION L W THOMPSON PRESIDENT.
INCORPORATIONS
Ck)lumbus, 0. — Swan Co. $400,-
000. S. A. Krepps, L. Bohnen, C.
E. Carter, E. C. Rogers and A. M.
Simms. To operate theaters.
Albany — Dyla, 'New York City.
Capital, $5,000. Incorporators, M.
Wolf, A. R. Rosenberg, M. Feldman,
220 Fifth Ave.
Albany — Fields Feature Film
Corp. New York City. Capital,
$50,000. Incorporators, L. Feld-
stein, J. Seiden, 0. Peck, 242 W. 49th
St.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Herman Film
Corp. of Anderson. $3,000. Direct-
ors, Herman C. Biest, Harry Greyer
and Michael W. Staub.
Hominy, Okla. — Petit Theater
Corp. Capital stock, $75,000.
Lafayette, Ind. — Luna Amuse. Co.
has increased its capital from $150,-
000 to $400,000.
Trenton, N. J.— Brighton Hotel
Co. to operate picture and other the-
aters. Capital, $125,000. Incorpor-
ators, D. Miles Rigon, Edith L. Had-
field and Elwood Thompson.
A LASKY FORECAST
"Our leading authors have
been willing to accept the very
large financial rewards of-
fered by the screen, but have
not been willing to accept the
duty of learning to tell their
stories in the language of the
screen. They have a respon-
sibility to discharge to their
followers, who, seeing the
name of a writer advertised as
the author of a motion pic-
ture, go to see that picture
in the belief that the author
actually wrote it. The screen
has a technique of its own,
vastly different from that of
the novel or the stage play,
and the author who neglects
to learn, evades a definite re-
sponsibility to his public.
"In the not distant future it
would not surprise me to see
all of our foremost authors
writing directly for the films,
and then adapting their pic-
ture stories to the stage, or
rewriting them as novels." —
Jesse L. Lasky.
HOUSE CHANGES
Managers Changed
Winnipeg, Man. — Edward Benson
at Walker, succeeding Oral D.
Cloakley.
Winnipeg, Man.— Will M. Eliott
to open new Famous Players house.
Dayton, 0. — Claude Miller at
Strand succeeding Frank Zartman.
Lynn, Mass. — Tom Whyte at Cap-
itol.
Winnipeg, Man. — Jules L. Steele
3t Allen succeeding Will M. Elliott.
Vancouver, B. C. — Harry Keele at
National.
Quincy, Mass. — Charles R. Black
at Quincy.
Houses Leased
Shenandoah, Pa. — Alfred Gottas-
man leased O'Hara's Opera House.
El Paso, Tex.— B. 0. Fedderson,
Coliseum at Phoenix, leased Majes-
tic.
Boulder, Col. — C. M. Moore, own-
er of about eight houses in Colorado,
bought Gem from W. A. Seamon.
Sherman's $4,000,000
Dover, Del. — Sherman Prod. C<
has been formed here with $4,0i
000 capital.
In New York yesterday it was
lieved that Harry Sherman who
been interested in short reels
also in uniting a number of
changes is behind the project.
Joliet, 111. — George, Louis M.
Maurice Reubens leased Lincoln,
LATITUDE
George Barr McCutch
eon, author of "Sherry," <
Pathe release, says thi:
regarding filmed version:
of stories:
"It is a trifle hard o;
writers to see our worl
tampered with, but whei
it is done artistically wt
should not complain. Mud
latitude must be allowei
in screening novels tt
bring out the different in
cidents in fast sequent
to hold the interest of th
spectators."
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
Is
100% Exhibitor Owned
100% Exhibitor Controlled
100% Exhibitor Operated
Which Means That
Exhibitors obtain their own ^xciuv^s for themselves
Exhibitors fix exhibition values /or themselves
Exhibitors distribute /or themselves
Exhibitors make "^xo^X.^ for themselves
Exhibitors use their own money /or themselves
Exhibitors conduct their own theatres /or themselves
Exhibitors assure protection for themselves
Some independent theatre owner in your locaHty is going
to ally himself with other independent exhibitors in an hon-
est-to-goodness co-operative and protective proposition. Is
it You.^
yisk Us—JVe Know
Associated Exhibitors, Inc.
52 West 45th Street . - _ New York City
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DAIUY
Wednesday, June 9, 1920
ASSN. MEETING
(Continued from page 1)
The action of the association was
unanimous and the following com-
mittee was appointed by President
William A. Brady:
Adolph Zukor, chairman; Charles
Petti John, Martin Quigley, Samuel
Goldwyn, Watterson R. Rothacker,
Jos. Behrman and Fred Beecroft.
On the motion of James R. Quirk
a "Vigilance Committee" was created
for the purpose of protecting the rep-
utation of the industry in every pos-
sible manner. The fake promotion
schemes will be the especially target
of this committee in an effort to pro-
tect the public. Information will be
collected on companies selling stock
for new production companies and
an effort made to put an end to the
exploitation of the business by un-
scrupulous adventurers who adver-
tise the "fabulous" profits and cer-
tain success of wild-cat companies.
It was shown by Mr. Quirk that mil-
lions of dollars have been taken from
the gullible public with no chance of
return.
A committee was also appointed
to consider the advisability of partic-
ipating in the wold's fair at Buenos
Ayres next year. The association
was advised that Watterson A. Roth-
acker has already been appointed the
official cinemtographer of the event,
and was asked to send an exhibit.
Hardly an echo of the exhiibtors'
controversies was heard at the asso-
ciation meeting, and the only sem-
blance of an argument arose over the
personnel of the fifth division of the
board of directors.
The election of officers was post-
Doned until September, when it will
be possible for a larger attendance
of the board of directors.
One action of the association, the
significance and necessity for which
was pointed out by President Brady
in his annual address, was the crea-
tion of a committee on foreign rela-
tions for the purpose of establishing
contact with similar bodies in other
countries.
The reports of Executive Secre-
tary Elliott and of the standing com-
mittees were of great interest in that
they showed the efforts made by the
associaion during the year and the
achievement of much progress.
Especially interesting was the re-
port of John Connelly, Washington
representative of the association. He
described the efforts of the associa-
tion toward the passage of the
amendment to the penal code which
places motion pictures in the same
class as newspapers, books and mag-
azines regarding the penalties in-
flicted by the interstate commerce in
immoral of obscene matter.
"Keep politics off the screen," de-
clared William A. Brady, the retir-
ing president. "There are many per-
sons who realize the power of the
screen, who will be trying to use it
for political purposes," he continued,
"but it should be made emphatic that
the screen of this country is not in
politics. Neither should a man be
asked to pay his money to go to the
theater and then be forced to sit
(Continued on page 17 )
Black Denies Sale
When asked about the reported
sale of his 60 theaters to Famous
Players, Alfred S. Black of New
England, made an absolute denial
yesterday afternoon. "Absolutely
nothing to it,," said Black.
He promises a more detailed state-
ment later-.
"I found the short pictures go over
better there. They don't understand
the long ones."
Only Runs Short Reels
Harry Lindner, of the Janet The-
ater, Chicago, tells that he hasn't
run a feature picture in his theater
for 10 months.
Only short reels.
"I do it because I'm located in a
foreign neighborhood," he says.
Cole and Kirkpatrick Arrive
W. S. Cole and A. S. Kirkpatrick,
of the Robertson-Cole organization,
arrived yesterday from New York.
Warren Discusses Policy
F. B. Warren, general manager of
Associated Producers, arrived yester-
day from the Coast and was busy
talking to exhibitors at the Winton.
He was discussing policies and plans
of the new organization which will
make its first release in September.
DIVERSIONS
Auto trip for the ladies of
the convention this afternoon.
"Parlor, Bedroom and Bath"
tonight.
Tomorrow — Ball Game.
Ochs Likes Cohen
Lee Ochs, who is in town for the
convention as a delegate from his
theatres in New York, stated that if
there were three or four more men
like Sydney Cohen the convention
would be over with in two days. He
said Cohen should be elected presi-
dent unanimously.
M. W GARSSON, Presents
For Full Particulars During Convention see CHAS. F. SCHWERIN at
HOTEL WINTON
Photoplay reflects the development of the mo-
tion picture art. From a pamphlet of a few
thousand circulation it has grown, in five
years, into one of the best selUers among
American magazines; read by nearly three
million people.
JAMES R. QUIRK, Editor and Publisher
COMING
FOR
1920
1921
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UNSURPASSED
NAZIMOVA
PRODUCTIONS
METRO
TONIGHT AT 11:00 O'CLOCK
AT THE STILLMAN THEATRE
DOUGLAS FAIRBANK'S
'nElVEST PICTURE
"THE MOLLYCODDLE"
WILL BE SHOWN at a SPECL^L PREVIEW for EXHIBITORS and REPRESENTATIVES of the PRESS
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE PRESENT
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION
MARY PICKFORD
CHARLES CHAPLIN DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
HIRAM ABRAMS, General Manager
D. W. GRIFFITH
BUCK THE TIDE
STATE RIGHT BUYERS
Of competition with
MAYFLOWER
BOOK
Wallace Coburn Two Reel Western Drama
An R. A. Walsh Production
Series of Eight
"THE DEEP PURPLE"
^<».^^^Lfe.feiB
{Distributed by Realart)
Tom Moore Two Reel Society and Outdoor Dramas
Allan Dwan Productions
Series of Eleven
"THE LUCK OF THE IRISH"
Re-issues
(Distributed by Realart)
"SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
(Distributed by Realart)
Territorial Rights now selling
"A SPLENDID HAZARD"
(A First National Attraction)
An Emile Chautard Production
Clark Cornelius Corporation
117 West Forty Sixth Street
"THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM"
(Distributed by Realart)
New York City
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The Frohman Amusement
Corporation
William L. Sherrill, President
takes this opportunity to gratefully ack-
nowledge the many telegrams and other
communications from the exhibitors of the
United States and Canada and the motion
picture trade in general, following our
announcement that
MISS LILLIAN GISH
{The Incomparable Screen Idol of the World.)
will appear in the special productions
adapted for masterful stories, to be re-
leased during the years 1921 and 1922.
Mr. William L. Sherill extends an invita-
tion to all exhibitors attending the con-
vention at Cleveland to call upon him and
and Mr. Jesse J. Goldburg, General Man-
ager, at the Hotel Winton, June 9th, 10th,
and 11th to confer with respect to the plan
of franchise distribution of booking of The
Lillian Gish Productions.
NOTE: After June 11th, address all communications to the Company Offices, Times Building, New York.
One Group Will Sell You Out
As Quickly As The Other
Let's talk some English without chewing the words. What are
any of the various producer and distributor crowds giving you
when they sell you a franchise?
In addition to paying for hollow, valueless franchises you also pay
for the pictures they cover— many of them pictures you wouldn't
buy unless the franchise forced you to do so.
Associated Producers, Inc., isn't franchising or sub-franchising
anything or anyone.
Seven powerful producers — and there will be others — have burned
all the bridges that linked them to other organizations and banded
irrevocably together for a long term of years. Their productions
will enable any exhibitor who wishes to be free and independent
to hold his theatre and escape any organization's franchise yoke.
With our first release September 12th we guarantee a minimum
of thirty of the most powerful productions the industry has ever
known.
You do not have to be owned, controlled or throttled by us to get
our productions. We have always believed and still believe that
powerful pictures, independently and cleanly sold, guarantee the
success and independence of any theatre.
The chief value of a franchise is that it makes you "human collateral"
for the organization that sells you the franchise and that once
securely franchised you can be — have been — and will be sold out
by selfish individuals who measure you only from your dollar values
to themselves.
THOMAS H. INCE MACK SENNETT MARSHALL NEILAN ALLAN DWAN
GEORGE LOANE TUCKER MAURICE TOURNEUR J. PARKER READ, JR.
ASSOCIATED Producers, Inc.
NEW YORK CITY
\/e spenf nearlij a
quarter of a millioiL
dollars on tMs production
and everg cent ey:pended
^11 register on the screen.
Comedij . adventure . love in.-
ferest.dnd melodranw are all
infei-woven into a sure fire
box-office attraction.
For iime and term*; ^^ire
SOL LESSEEL
654 UM Hellman Building
Los Andeles , Califbriiia
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SHOW DISBANDS
ccessory People Who Took Space
Have Their Troubles
After it was announced that there
ould be a big crowd here some
right minds conceived that it would
e a good thing to hold an acces-
ory show at the Grays Armory.
)Oon a lot of trade paper advertis-
ng appeared inviting the accessory
Deople to take space and also sug-
gesting that pictures should be shown
"or independent producers.
It is understood that quite a num-
ber of accessory people v^ared for
space reservations and a number in
New York and other points went to
considerable expense preparing for
the show as well as paying express
charges to get their exhibits here in
time.
But for some reason the show
failed to materialize, and those who
had engaged space found themselves
up against it. Many of them hving
gone to considerable expense to get
here immediately made plans to
have their exhibits shown from
other quarters.
Among those was the Monsoon
Cooling System of New York.
'Monsoon" Dailey was in charge of
the exhibit. He got a regular New
York hustle on and after a lot of
trouble arranged his exhibit in the
Quarters of the Oliver M. P. Supply
Co., 737 ?????? Ave. where he is
holding out. He'll tell you a lot
about the Monsoon system. He bub-
bles over with it.
Some "Famous" People
Among the Famous Players party
bere are Arthur S. Friend, treasurer
of the corporation; "Al" Lichtman,
in charge of sales; Sidney L. Kent,
sales manager; H. H. Buxbaum, New
York exchange manager; Claude
Saunders, exploitation manager;
Jerome Beatty, publicity director;
Gordon Place, Charles E. MacCar-
thy, publicity department; W. E.
Smith, Philadelphia district man-
ager, M. E. Levds, district manager,
and Joseph Gilday, Kansas City ex-
change manager.
"Prince "Chap" Criterion
New York — When "Humoresque"
closes its run at the Criterion it will
be followed by "The Prince Chap"
featuring Thomas Meighan.
Toronto, Can. — Colonial reopened
ifter being rebuilt.
Will Pray for Harmony
A prominent Indiana exhibitor
who controls 21 theaters in the
Hoosier state, stated in a conversa-
tion with Harry Berman of Univer-
sal, that he was going to pray last
evening that peace and quiet would
reign supreme at the convention. He
stated that if there was any bolting
he would never attend another con-
vention.
Exchanges Changes
Ghi^;ago — Phil Dumas has been
appointed manager of the local Hod-
kinson office.
Chicago — Steve Montgomery, for-
merly manager of the Famous Play-
ers' Toronto exchange, and Frank
Williams have been made salesman
and booker respectively for Robert-
son-Cole.
New York — A. G. Stockhammer,
former exhibitor, is now a member
of the Select sales force.
Toronto, Can. — The local Univer-
sal office is now located at 305 Yonge
Street.
Toronto, Can. — Jimmy Davidson
has resigned from Select's local
branch.
Scranton, Pa. — The property oc-
cupied by the Wonderland has been
taken over by the Comerford Amuse.
Co. and is being made into a modem
storage house.
Kansas City, Mo. — Offices have
been opened in the Ozark Bldg. by
the Community Moving Picture Bu-
reau.
Atlanta, Ga. — Paul Phillips, hith-
erto a salesman for Robertson-Cole,
has been appointed publicity mana-
ger for that organization's local
branch.
Atlanta — Dan Roberts, formerly
manager of the Springer Opera
House at Columbus, is now a mem-
ber of the Robertson-Cole sales
force.
Atlanta — Bob Green is now with
Southeastern as traveling represen-
tative.
Hollywood^C. H. Christie has re-
turned to Los Angeles after a trip
to New York.
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D. W. GRIFFITH
— is now only about one-half through with the making of
his tremendous super comedy production, "WAY DOWN
EAST," and already has taken more than 185,000 feet
of film.
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is prepar-
ing, in which will appear such prominent players ar Lillian
Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr Mcintosh, Creighton Hale,
Mary Hay, George Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson
— and a surrounding company of thousands of supernu-
meraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's most im-
portant spectacular production since "Hearts of the World,"
and those who have been privileged to see the scenes already
secured are enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
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Page 16
DAILV
Wednesday, June 9, 1920
Battle Starts
(Continued frovn page 1)
"Let's forget our petty jealousies
and really get together," Cohen
uiged.
"The producer-exhibitor has played
upon our petty jealousies too long
and taken advantage of us by so
doing."
Cohen didn't mince words.
"You all know the menace of Wall
Street to our organization," he said.
"We must build up a strong organ-
ization.
"It's time to realize our own
strength.
"We're strong in numbers now.
But numbers are only like a rope
of sand.
"Strength lies in organization."
Cohen said that the New York ex-
hibitors for whom he could speak,
were ready to stand together with
the exhibitors of other states in a
firm organization.
Frequent applause interrupted his
remarks. '
He closed with the remark that he
hoped every minute of the conven-
tion until its very close would be
4iven over to real constructive work.
Floyd Waite, Cleveland director of
parks, welcomed the convention to
:?leveland. White spoke for Mayor
Fitzgerald who was unable to at-
;end.
Glenn Harper, of New York, then
■eplied to Waite's speech.
The detailed report of yesterday's
)roceedings follow:
At the close of Harper's speech
ioldburg arose and started the first
eal fun when he demanded that Syd-
ley Cohen be displaced as chairman
n view of the fact that he headed
he New York faction. He tried to
lominate Louis Blumenthal, of New
Jersey, as» chairman. This did not
go down" and the motion was over-
uled. S. I. Berman moved that the
emporary meeting adjourn, which
ras seconded and passed.
It was announced that the commit-
ee on registration and arrangements
TOuld be used as a credentials com-
nittee to pass upon the eligibility
if theater ovmers ' and managers
eeking admission. This committee
let immediately after the adjourn-
lent. At the conclusion of the meet-
ng there were many cheers for
^ohen.
In a heated discussion after the
lorning meeting Goldburg insisted
tiat inasmuch as the meeting had
uled that exhibitors who were af-
liated with any producing company
juld not attend that this eliminated
II First National franchise holders,
'fficers held that this statement was
ot true. It was the center of
■ngthy argument after the meet-
ig had adjourned.
The afternoon session opened at 4
clock, H. H. Lustig of Cleveland,
as elected permanent chairman of
te convention. W. C. Patterson, of
tlanta, was elected recording secre-
ry, and Sam Berman, of New
ork, was elected recording secre-
ry. After a short speech by Lus-
? the report of the committee of 17
as ordered read by Frank Rem-
isch, chairman of this committee,
he report had to do with various
recommendations suggested by this
committee after months of work and
required a long time to read.
During the reading of the report
several interruptions were made by
T. D. Goldburg, of Baltimore, who
insisted that the meeting was not
interested in the report as it stood.
He was hooted down for the third
time the same day and answered by
a representative from California who
said: "Gentlemen, we have come
three thousand miles to attend this
convention, we are very much inter-
ested in this report and demand that
the proper time be given for its read-
ing. I think the objection of Mr.
Goldburg is preposterous." After
much hooting and calling at Gold-
burg, Rembusch proceeded.
There was an outburst of applause
when Rembusch suggested the
strongest union possible and enthu-
siasm had reached fever heat. He
then announced that the resolution
advocated that an executive commit-
tee be done away with. This was
greeted by cheers. He spoke of fi-
nancing the proposition and said that
a fund of at least $100,000 must be
raised to start with (more cheering) .
After the preliminary suggestions
had been made, Rembusch told the
meeting what the various producers
had said when called upon by his
committee as to their attitude on dis-
tributor owned theaters. He first
mentioned Vitagraph.
Vitagraph officials told Rembusch
that in 1914 they had leased the Cri-
terion theater, New York, ifter much
protest from exhibitors. They held
the house for a short time and dis-
continued its operation under their
management in response to protest
from exhibitors. They stated that
if it was unfair for a producer to
operate theaters in 1914 it was un-
fair now and that Vitagraph would
always be independent, would give
financial and moral support to the
newly formed league and would stay
out of the exhibiting field. Loud
cheering followed this announcement.
Pathe came next. They were re-
norted as heartily endorsing the
"Patterson movement." They also
snoke for Hodkinson, Associated Ex-
hibitors and American. Pathe said
thev had no desire to enter the ex-
hibiting field and would offer finan-
cial support to the cause. (Applause
and cheering for several minutes.)
Carl Laemmle and R. H. Cochrane
of Universal promised hearty sup-
port to the committee when they vis-
ited Universal. Laemmle stated that
Universal now operated eight the-
atres in towns where it was impos-
sible for them to play their attrac-
tions and that they were ready to
dispose of these at any time.
Laemmle promised the financial and
moral support of the Universal.
Hiram Abrams of United Artists
told the committee that he was in
support of the Patterson movement.
He said he thought that the exhibitor
should not sign long term contracts
with any company and should hold
their screens open for the big spe-
cials that are produced. He said
that each production should be book-
ed on an independent basis by the ex-
hibitor. Abrams offered the finan-
(Continued on pagr 17)
The Heart of Nature — his element and the dawn of love — beautiful
scene in the "Isle of Destiny", Character Picture Corp.'s big special
production featuring Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
cial support of United Artists. In
^'losing Abrams told Rembusch that
the exhibitors would never get to-
2.ether at Cleveland. The mention of
this frank statement by Abrams
brought rounds of laughter from the
■'old timers."
Lewis J. Selznick told Rembusch
he would like to see the exhibitors
dominate the motion picture industry
and that he would do everything in
his power to help them stay inde-
pendent. Selznick said he would fur-
nish all the films exhibitors needed
to do this and that he would also
give financial support for the organ-
ization.
Officials at Robertson-Cole were
heartily in favor of the Patterson
movement and offered to give every
help. They said that the firm who
made good pictures should do busi-
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ASSN. MEETING
{ContinKed from page S)
through the presentation of a lot of
advertising pictures."
Directors for the ensuing year
were elected as follows:
Producers' Division — Adolph Zuk-
or, J. Stuart Blacktoi^, Wm. A.
Brady, Paul Brunet, Wm. Fox, Sam-
uel Goldwyn, D. W. Griffith, Richard
A. Rowland, Joseph M. Schenck,
Myron Selznick, Albert E. Smith.
Distributors' Division — Percy L.
Waters, W. E. Atkinson, B. N.
Busch, R. H. Cochrane, Arthur S.
Friend, Gabriel L. Hess, Levds In-
nerarity, Walter W. Irwin, Charles
C. Pettijohn, Wm. Wright, W. R.
Sheehan, J. D. Williams.
Supply and Equipment Division —
J. E. Brulator, Harry H. Allen, Wil-
lard B. Cook, Joseph F. Coufal, Wal-
ter J. Moore, B. F. Porter, E. M.
Porter, Will C. Smith.
General Division — John C. Flinn,
George Blaisdell, Fred J. Beecroft,
Paul H. Cromelin, Paul Gulick, Les-
he Mason, James R. Quirk, Fred
Rothenberg, Thomas G. Wiley.
BLACK OUT
( Continued from page 1)
and his associates finally winding up
by his self appointed (not from the
floor of the convention and with no
New England member) credential
committee, Mr. Chas. Reilly, chair-
man, challenging my right as an in-
dependent exhibitor to take part in
the convention.
"For the sake of harmony at the
present time, I was willing to have
our organization placed in some em-
barrassment but am unwilling to be
placed under possible humiliation by
a self-appointed credential committee
to be used as they see fit.
"The so-called 'Cleveland Plan' of
Screen Advertising was passed
(many present probably not under-
standing the plan) by accepting the
report of the committee.
"This is the plan that has been so
strenuously opposed through the
Trade papers by our organization
during the past several months, one
that is possible for large profits for
those on the inside furnishing the
advertising film and one that the film
is censored only by a self appointed
committee and incurring the greatest
danger possible to the success of any
big exhibitor organization that has
the best interests of its members at
heart and not for ulterior purposes
by its officers.
Until a disposition of fair play is
shown by the convention assembled
the Motion Picture Exhibitors of
America prefers to retain its present
identity."
BATTLE STARTS
(Continued Jrom page 16)
ness. They also said that they
thought the exhibitor should stay
away from the producing end of the
game. This remark brought ap-
plause from the convention. They do
not own any theaters and do not in-
tend to.
J. D. Williams, of First National,
told Rembusch that he was in favor
of the Patterson movement from its
inception. He would like to see a
strong body formed to enforce rules
that would protect the industry. He
stated that although First National
had made many mistakes they were
going out on a broader plan in the
future. Williams was pronounced in
offering financial support to any or-
ganization that would be framed as
an outcome of the convention.
When it was announced that Rem-
busch, with his committee, had vis-
ited Marcus Loew a deep lull covered
the entire house. He said Marcus
Loew frankly stated that he hoped
the strongest organization imagin-
able would be formed at Cleveland
for the mutual benefit of independ-
ent exhibitors. Loew said he bought
into Metro because he wanted to be
sure of films for his theaters. He
also told the committee that he had
advanced loans to a small film pro-
ducing company for the reason that
he did not want to see them forced
out of business. He said that the
exhibitor must help the small pro-
ducer to stay in business and sup-
port them. Rembusch told Loew that
exhibitors had protested against the
name of Loew appearing on Metro
pictures on the gorund that it adver-
tised a competitor and Loew told him
he would immediately have the name
Loew removed from all Metro films.
Goldwyn told the committee that
they would promise not to enlarge
their present holdings but they would
reserve the right to build theaters in
towns where they did not have repre-
sentation.
William Fox was out of town when
the committee called to see him. Sev-
eral wires and letters were sent to
Mr. Fox, but he did not reply to any
of them. Rembusch said he did not
know what Fox's attitude would be
on the question. Circulars were dis-
tributed in the convention by the Fox
people but nothing was said about
Fox buying more theaters.
Great interest was expressed when
it was announced that the committee
had called upon Adolph Zakor of
Famous Players. Rembusch told
them that Zukor was out of town
when he called and that a statement
was not availble.
The report of the committee of 17
was ordered tabled until tomorrow
morning at which time it was agreed
to dissect it piece by piece for final
approval.
The meeting was adjourned at six-
fifteen and it was decided to begin
Wednesday morning's session at ten
o'clock and continue until 12. The
afternoon sessions were to be from
1:30 until 5 o'clock.
It was agreed that each exhibitor
should have one vote and that the
majority should rule.
Rembusch suggested that the per-
manent organization consist of one
delegate from each congressional dis-
trict in each state and that the state
delegations elect one director to the
national body which would give a
working organization of forty-eight.
He further recommended that the
nresidency be held by a man such as
former President Taft.
Hodkinwn Bulletin
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EXHIBITORS IN SESSION
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Individual exhibitors will escape schemes of
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good quality pictures. The way lies open through
that distributor who is not a producer and is not
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from the open market on a basis of merit and
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He cannot afford to. Can you?
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distributor so organized to select only those pic-
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Mack Sennett Announces Extensive
Plans
Mack Sennett's policies, as out-
lined by his personal representative,
E. M. Asher, who has just returned
to the East and is now attending the
convention, contemplate a year of ex-
traordinary activity.
Ninety days following the release
of "Married Life," June 15, will see
the beginning of the distribution of
the second five-reel comedy, for which
First National has contracted, says
Asher. This will bring Mr. Sennett's
activities up to the time of the be-
ginning of operations by the Asso-
ciated Producers which thereafter
■will distribute Sennett Comedies.
These activities of Mr. Sennett
will include the production of two-
reel feature farces, five-reel com-
edies, and five-reel comedy dramas.
Kendall with Chambers
New York — Messmore Kendall of
the Capitol Theatre yesterday offi-
cially announced his affiliation with
Robert W. Chambers to produce the
Chambers stories. This indicates a
closer affiliation between Isaac Wol-
per and Kendall who recently in-
corporated the C. Gardner Sullivan
Vivian Martin, another Kendall
star, will soon start her second pro-
duction. Sidney Olcott will direct.
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Lane in Cleveland
^"ormer Government Official Left
Last Night — Working on
Americanization Idea
Former Secretary of tlie Interior
^"■rankljn K. Lane left for Cleveland
ast night where he will meet infor-
nally a delegation of exhibitors now
issembled in convention.
Mr. Lane, who is chairman of the
\mericanism Committee, went to
Cleveland solely for the purpose of
nteresting the exhibitors in the
\mericanization movement and in
nlisting their full cooperation. He
vas invited to attend the conven-
iens by William A. Brady at the
ast meeting of the .\mericanization
^'ommittee here in New York.
Mr. Lane will not make any public
peaches since his position is such
hat he can deliver no formal ad-
Iresses for 60 days. He will, how-
iver, meet a delegation of exhibitors
ti an informal way.
In view of the fact that Frank
?embusch, as part of his plan for
me general exhibitor organization,
las suggested Mr. Lane as a possi-
)le leader for such an organization,
nquiries were made last night as to
vhether Mr. Lane's Cleveland visit
lad any bearing on that plan. It
I'as learned, however, that Mr. Lane's
)ther duties would make acceptance
IS active head of a body of that sort
mpossible.
With Mr. Lane went W. A. Ryan,
executive secretary of the committee.
Callaghan Postpones Trip
Because of the failure of a print of
'The Midlanders," the first Bessie
Love picture, to arrive as per sched-
ule, Andrew J. Callaghan has post-
poned his trip abroad. He was to
have gone on the St. Paul, but has
deferred the voyage indefinitely.
Miss O'Connor Leaves Friday
Mary O'Connor of the Lasky stu-
dio, Hollywood, who has been visit-
ing in New "York, leaves for Califor-
nia Friday.
Surprise for Plunkett
"Joe" PluHkett is in for a surprise.
.Toe doesn't know what it is, but it's
coming to him alright. All his
triends know about it but they just
won't tell.
International Moving
International Film is moving from
Its offices in the Godfrey Bldg. to the
studios at 129th St, and 2nd Ave.
5^art of the organization is now up
own and the rest expects to be
'here today.
He escaped in an ash can, but the villain still pursued him. — "Married
Life," a Mack Sennett production, released by First National.— Advt.
Hugo Ballin Incorporates
{By Wire to fFID'S DAILY)
Albany — Hugo Ballin Prod, have
been formed here with a capitaliza-
tion of $105,000. The incorporators
are H. L. Galor, G. S. Hellman and
Hugo Ballin, Hotel Biltmore.
Hugo Ballin, as announced exclu-
sively in WID'S DAILY, will make
four productions a year in which he
will introduce a new method of light-
ing. These productions will be based
on the works of Achmed Abdullah,
on which Mr. Ballin has secured an
option
Not Going to Cleveland
Contrary to expectations Douglas
Fairbanks and Mary Pickford will
not attend the Cleveland conve-iition.
The United Artists meeting will be
held today at which it is expected
officers will be elected and on Sat-
urday the couple leave for Europe.
Sailing on Monday
Winifred Westover, who is now in
New York with her mother, sails on
Monday on the steamer Drootting-
holm for Sweden, where she will ap-
pear in a series of pictures for Film-
centralen Co., producers of Victor
Seatrom on "A Man There Was."
Miss Westover will probably make
four or five pictures during her five
months' stay abroad.
New Fox Star
At the Fox studios on 5Sth St.
there is a young woman at work who
may be developed into a Fox star.
The Fox offices will not divulge
her name.
Washburn Going Abroad
(Special to WW'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Bryant Washburn
and family are going to Europe.
While away pictures will be made,
but for whom cannot be learned.
Washburn is through with Famous
Players,
No President Elected
Wm. A. Brady Refuses to Head Na-
tional Association Again — 42
Directors Named
(.Staff Correspondence)
'Cleveland— The National Associa-
tion met yesterday and failed to elect
a president. William A. Brady de-
clined to run for that office agam.
The election of president will be held
in September. .
The directors for the various divi-
sions were elected as nominated at
the association meeting held in New
York before the convention. The
only additions are Percy L. Waters
and J. D. Williams in the distribu-
tors' division. The complete list fol-
lows: ,,, ,
Producers: J. S. Blackton, W. A.
Brady. Paul Brunei, Wm. Fox, Sam
(Continued on Page 16)
Cohen Opens Session
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland, O.— The biggest exhib-
itor convention ever held in the in-
dustry opened yesterday.
Sydnev Cohen opened the meeting
of the M. P. Theater Owners at the
Winton yesterday. Cohen in his ad-
dress said:
"The biggest problems we have to
face are those of the producer-exhib-
itor and Wall Street."
Floyd Waite, an official of the city
government, welcomed the exhibitors
in the name of the Mayor.
Tommy Grey of Baltimore at-
tempted to have an unbiased chair-
man elected so as to insure harmony
at the convention, but his attempt
failed.
The program planned for the ex-
hibitors included a boat ride on the
steamer Roosevelt last night and an
auto ride for the ladies today. To-
night there will be a theater party
and tomorrow a baseball game.
The weather here is wonderful. To
add to the gayety of things various
companies have arranged for private
showings. The following pictures
will be shown: "The Return of Tar-
zan," "Suds," "The Mollycoddle."
"Married Life," and some short reels
distributed by educational.
Vivian Rich, Featured Player
Vivian Rich, who was announced
recently as a Fox star, will finish her
contract, it is understood, as a feat-
ured player in Fox productions.
Miss Rich made two pictures as a
star for Fox, one "Would You For-
give?" having been released and the
other "A World of Folly" now
awaiting release.
YOUR Press Booki.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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Collier at B'way; "Tarzan" Closes
William Collier in "The Servant
Question" will open at Moss' Broad-
way Sunday.
"The Return of Tarzan" completes
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The Heart of Nature — his element and the dawn of love — beautiful scene
in the "Isle of Destiny," Character Picture Corp.'s big special production
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No. 46
DETROIT. MICH. — Jews celebrate a^
tion of national homeland in Palestine—
joice at decision of Allies at San Rei
whereby Britain gets mandate over H
Land. '
MT. VERNON, N. Y.— A remedy at !
for chronic eyeglass breakers! Bang at
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can happen is that it cracks ; but it n(
breaks. i
IN THE LIMELIGHT— IS home runs ii
weeks! "Battering Babe Ruth," basebi
greatest batter, shows just how he does
i^'rohibition Amendment is constitutioi
"Wets" lose their last hope as U. S.
prerae Court hands down final decision; t
— Forevermore ! Gone are the days!
EMERYVILLE, CAL.— Four-legged "i
letes" find new sport — electrically — dri
Brer Rabbit gives a merry chase to fl
limbed hounds.
WARSAW, POLAND— Labor holds
demonstration in Poland! Workers' del«
tions of 300,000 men celebrate industrial
vival of nation — on Krakdowskie Prj
miescie.
BRISTOL, R. I.— Declare state of insuri
tion during strike — place city under mat
law following walkout of rubber-plant w(
ers.
ilMINEZ, MEXICO— After Villa aga
Troops of the de facto government of W
ico are sent in pursuit of the notorious I
dit who persists in defying all authority.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— "Picture-brl
migration ends. Custom of Japs in Wesl
select wives by photo is now illegal, and
"picture-brides" arrive on the S. S. Kc
Maru.
CHICAGO, ILL. — Republican national c
yention. Delegates of Republican party n
in Windy City to nominate candidate
presidency. The Coliseum where the
delegates are in session. Will H. H
(left), chairman of Republican National O
mittee, Theodore Roosevelt, and other ra
bers of the committee. "An" we a' h
to?!'.' — colored delegates from Tennessee ;
Mississippi. Senator Johnson comes to be
his campaign, and is given a wild ovatioo
he drives to the CoUseum . An intini
Arkansas House in Blaze
Benton, Ark. — A fire during a ra
storm destroyed the Imp recenl
Several thousand dollars were lost
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nary posters, for they are
as different from such as
diamonds are from rhine-
stones.
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ROGERS
\WILL ROGERS IS AN
J AWKWARD LOVER IH
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^'JES' CALL ME
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^'JES' CALL MS JIM."
Produced by Goldwyn.
Presented at the Strand.
■THE CAST.
Jim Fenton.,.. Will Rogers
Kezlah Butterwonh. .. ..Irene Rich
Belcher. Lionel Bolmore
Paul Benedict. .. .Raymond Hatton
Harry Benediot; Jimmy Rogera
Bu£fum Bert Sprottee
Mike Coniin Nick Cogley
Sam Yates Sidney Grey
,ioned garden. Yru'll tike her, I'ni
sure, just a.^_ you'll like that cim-
Jiing wee tad, Jimmy Rogers, who
stumbjes stubbily through the pic-
tur*".
: "Jes' Call Me Jim," I'm trying
io tell you, is worth while. Don't
fi'pose all of you will agree with
me, but then, as the Governor of
North Carolina said to the Gov-
ernor of South Carolina, you can't
please all of the peaple all of the
i time !
minQ |p0^l
MAY
1920.
By McELLIOTT.
Will Rogers is in a fair way to
jival the adored William S. Hart,
rm thinking. Like Hart, he is an
incoherent wooer, a shy and sham-
bling greatheart of the open coun-
try. His tongue is in his cheek
oftener, thougli, and his eye is
more roguish. He is given to the
sly wink rather than the downcast
glance with which the other actor
is wont to adorn his playing.
William S. is the Great Dane, so to
speak, of pictures, and Rogers the
no less pathetic but much more
mischievous Scotch terrier (if both
of them will forgivj the doggy
metaphor).
"Jes' Call Me Jim" is a good
Btory, narrated cleverly and with
commendabje dispatch. It might
have been written for the star, so
easily, does he fit into the role of
honest woodsman v.ho befriends
an injured comrade and outwits the
letters of the piece.
A gauche'' jm<i<"mrrT}t*iS''"S"urtaif,'iTi
Iho end he finas l.^ppiness with
Keziah Butterworth, whom he's
been courting in John Alden fash-
Ion for some time. Irene Rich, as.
the adored one, is pretty and fresh
AS a clove'pink, and wholesome as
« breeze from" .=;ov:'.o one's old-fash-
AMUSING
Will Rogers and Son Appear
in "Jes' Call Me Jim"
. MONDAY,
\ •''Will Rogers is always an amusing^]
f'.iersot and was never riiore .so than;
in tho film play "Jes" Call Me Jim,"'||
.adapted from J. G. Holland's bock,
"Seven Oaks." One missed his plead-
ing patter, but it was thrown ort th^ j
screen in type, so it was there. Th
was a good company wiUi iilm
MAKESHIT
IN NEWEST FILM
Call Me Jim" Is Excellent
Combination of Humor
and Pathos.
FEATUEE AT THE STKAWD
w^m well.
amusir
Othe
ing
Iritimtc
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Wil! Rogers at the Strand a^id
"The Sea Wolf" at
the Rialto
There is fun enough for three mo-
tion picture, productions in the Will
Roeers film called "Jes' Call Me Jim "
at the Strand Theater this week. It
shows Mr. Rogers in the role of Jim
Fenton, a happy-go-lucky hunter anc'
trapper, who is in love with the
milliner,- played by Irene Rich. A
friend of Jim, Paul Benedict, is placed f'"'"" the way
>n .in insane asylum through a con-
spiracy perpetrated. by influential citi-
WILL ROGERS of lariat^ throw,
ing fame appears on the'Stranc'
screen this week in an amusini
and well-made film titled "Jei
Call Me Jim." His own ?malj
son, a cunning lad who answei
to the name of Jim, ■ tram]
sturdily through the story.
zcns, who seek to obtain the right to
frii^mi"'" '"^^"t'°"- Jim hears of his
friends predicament thrmi^l, n,„ J
,„., 1. "^^ment through the mil-
. :iho has taken charge of Paul's
--.., H-ny, portrayed by Mr. RoKero's
', m"^,,-""- ■''"'• confronted by many
d.mcultics obtains the released? his
f.^ ll'f """I ^-^nt^aTIy wins the pretty
inill.nor, but not until the sta? has
il''?'^ ■"""= through which to speak
no fewer than a i,coro of his own brand
wur'fn'o' h" '^'"IP '" general, each
rcarVf' *;^ Henry -.punch" that brings
rears irom the audience.
Mr. Rogers no doubt will do much
' "bUit^v'^t "'"'• ^''J.'^eeed, face and
ability to express himself by facial
in^f 'Tu" ° 1?"" ^ <^°°^ camera sub-
ject. These facts, combined with his
own inimitable philosophy land witti!
cisms, go to make of him one of^
tew real humorists of the
day.
his
twists
By AGKES smith:
It is 'nill.Rogcrg iu "Jes' Call Mp
••iw' at, fh» Strand this- weclc '.The
PKture confirms a suspicion that'we hkvc
had f<)r a. long time-that IJog^rs is 'our
ionte screen actor. At first we thought
liked him because it was such a re-
to see a homely hero.
Jes- Call .Me Jim" is 'better than
ibilo" and that means that it is a real
t"re. It has one scene that i-s as
:rood as the part in' "The Miracle Jlan"
^here the crippled boy is healed; The
lotors are Rogers and hfs little sou, Jim-
uiie. The boy prays for the life of his-
creen -father. While we dislike prariu-
'hildren in motion pictures, this particu
ar scene is so beautifully' a'cted^by
{ogers and Jimmie and so finely d'rectcd
■y Clarence. Badger that it misses any
ouch of sentimentality. Don't take our
villager™'-d for i(, but go to the Strand and
natch the girl ushers cry over it. And
the audience behaved i;
would seem that Rogers is going to' be
a regular David Warficld. .
Iio^vcvor. there is a' lot of humor in
es Cali:>£eJJAu.?' Audit has a good
)iT. Rogers's , romance with the vil-
age milliuer ig amusingly told. H«
peudii his money on feminiue hats al-
hough he is a lohe bachelor with no' one
o give them to'. The subtitles, too eon-
am plenty of shrevt-d' humor.
'The Combination of an etikrossing story
ad Rogers's kindly sincerity makes "Jes'
Me Jjm" an;deal picture for those
pnH ",1'° " ^'"'° ^'"'"^ °f artificiality, pre-
entiousness and bunk. .Wxt to the
tar and his son, the bestacting is donl
The picture is rc-
thel
y Raymond Hiattou.
psed by Goldwyn.
Under the somewhat enigmatic title of ,
screen
GOLDWYN PICTURES
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Wednesday, June 9, 1920
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Photoplay reflects the devel-
opment of the motion picture
art. From a pamphlet of a few
thousand circulation it has
grown, in five years, into one
of the best sellers among
American magazines ; read
by nearly three million
people.
JAMES R. QUIRK
Editor and Publisher
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\"\ 7E will continue our policy of bigger and bet-
^^ ter pictures for 1920-1921, giving the exhibi-
tor approximately 50 big productions.
Among the distinguished dramatists and authors who will contri-
bute the stories for these unsurpassed features will be:
I i Eugene Walter Henry C. Rowland
I ' Bayard Veiller Arthur Somers Roche
Winchell Smith Hulbert Footner
^ June Mathis Arthur Stringer
Eugene Presbrey Lucia Chamberlain
Irvin S. Cobb Donn Byrne
George Kibbe Turner F. Scott Fitzgerald
Vicente Blasco Ibanez George Gibbs
Mrs. Humphrey Ward Cecil Raleigh
Heruy Arthur Jones H. Austin Adams
Edgar Selwyn Channing Pollock
Justus Miles Foreman Nalbro Bartley
J, Mauldin Feigl George Middleton
Anthony Hope Guy Bolton
Larry Evans Mark Swan
Holman Day C. W. Bell
Thomas Hardy Thomas Edgelow
William Hurlburt
We will continue to rent to exhibitors on a flat
rental basis, though any exhibitor desiring to make
a percentage arrangement may have our pictures
on this basis.
Our policy will be a policy of 'live and let live'
with pictures at a price that the exhibitor can af-
ford to pay, even though our cost of production
has trebled the last twelve months.
METRO
'ednesday, June 9, 1920
Jsid^c
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Putting It Over
Here it ho<w a brother enkih-
itor put his tho<w over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knov) how you cleaned
up.
Mayflower and the Newspaper En-
rprise Association have reached an
'reement whereby Miriam Cooper,
ho plays the lead in R .A. Walsh's
rhe Deep Purple," is receiving much
jblicity. A beauty contest is be-
g held, and all sales girls of from
' to 25 years of ag-e are eligible,
he prize is an engagement of four
eeks at a salary of $100 a week in
le new Walsh production and the
:)portunity to become a protege of
iiss Cooper, who will initiate her
to the art of acting for the screen,
his contest is giving both Walsh
id Miriam Cooper much mention in
irious publications.
Toledo, O. — Realizing the fascina-
on that exists for detective work,
ce Berry, field exploitation repre-
intative for Mayflower, and Edward
. Zorn, general manager of the Peo-
e's Amusement Co., arranged a
unt that served to put over the R.
. Walsh production, "The Deep
urple," at the Temple.
With the cooperation of the Blade,
sleuthing contest received much
iblicity, "Deep Purple Envelopes"
;ing hidden in various parts of the
ty. Clues as to the locations of
lese envelopes were offered and the
aders were rewarded either with
oney or passes to the Temple. Short
:tective stories, called "The Deep
urple Mystery," were run in the
lade, these including the clues. In
idition Blade carrier newsboys wore
e tags which admitted them to a
)ecial show at the theater. Six hun-
ted of thees were distributed and
oused considerable interest.
Dayton, O. — Novel exploitation
unts are rare nowadays, but Mark
ates, manager of Loew's Dayton
)rang one recently that put over
[ary Miles Minter in "Jenny Be
cod" to big business. First, he an-
^unced that any blonde girl sport-
ig the cognomen "Jenny" would be
imitted free of charge at the open-
ig Monday matinee performance of
le picture. In addition, it was an-
3unced that children born in arms
ould be admitted without charg-e.
^ne merchant offered a complete suit
E baby clothes to the first infant ad-
litted and a cap to the second one
issing through the door. Several
jlumns of advertising in each of the
ewspapers served to win over the
liters and as a result these stunts
ere written up in detail. The Real-
't production incidentally also re-
eved much word of mouth adver-
sing which did its share.
Milligan Buys Irish Film
Chicago — B. Herbert Milligan, who
■as recently elected president of the
reation Films Co., has purchased the
.merican and foreign rights of "For
le Freedom of Ireland" from the
apital Film Co.
Another Hollywood Theater
{Special to fVID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — J. B. Zeller, who has
sold his Iris theater, will erect a new
house on Santa Monica Blvd. and
Western Ave. It will be called the
Sterling and will cost about $75,000.
Realart Shifts Managers
Harry E. Lotz and Henry E!. Wil-
kinson are now managing the Buf-
falo and Pittsburgrh offices respective-
ly for Realart, having exchanged
posts.
Lesser WUI Not Make Serial
Los Angeles — Sol Lesser wishes '
deny reports that he would star A:
nette Kellerman in a serial.
Universal has purchased "T
Pranks of Fate," by W. F. Collins.
STATE RIGHTS NOW SELLING
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Presents
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Bryant 9500 1457 BROADWAY New York City
or
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DAIU^ Wednesday, Jtme 9, IV.
Announcement!
We sincerely believe that
''Yes or No?'' is the best
Norma Talmadge picture
up to date.
Firsf National
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Presented by
Joseph M. Schenck
adapted from the play by
Arthur Goodrich
Directed by R. W. Neil
Photographed by Ernest Haller
Tech. Director W. M. Reinecn.
Foreign Representative, David P.
Hovyells, Inc., 729 Seventh Ave.
New York City.
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Norma Talmadge'aslthe "Yes" girl, in her powerful interpretation of a dual role in "Yes or No?"
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JUST FIT FOR THE SEASON
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that Masterpiece of
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This is what the
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"Millions read the story in the Saturday Evening Post,
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WILLIAM L. SHERRILL, President
takes this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the many tele-
grams and other communications from the exhibitors of the United
States and Canada and the motion picture trade in general, following
our announcement that
MISS LILLIAN GISiH
(The Incomparable Screen Idol of the World)
will appear in ten special productions adapted from masterful stories,
to be released during the years 1921 and 1922.
Mr. William L. Sherrill extends an invitation to all exhibitors attending the
convention at Cleveland to call upon him and Mr. Jesse J. Goldburg, General
Manager, at the Hotel Winton, June 9th, 10th and Uth to confer with respect to
the plan of franchise distribution or booking of The Lillian Gish Productions.
Note: After June 11th address all communications to the Company offices.
Times Building, New York.
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quarter of a million
dollars on tMs productiou
and everij cent expended
^11 reqkter on the screen.
Comedij , adventure . love in-
terest, and metodramia are all
intei'woven into a sure fire
box-office attraction.
For time and terms wire
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Hallmark Releases
Hallmark will release the first of
tie re-issued Triangle subjects short-
r. They are, "Love or Justice," date
ot set, and "The Americano," June
. Another release for the latter date
I "The Discarded Woman," a new
lurton King Prod.
Two More at Brimton's
Los Angeles — The Selznick west
oast organization when it completes
s present productions will leave the
;runton plant and go east.
There are two productions now in
le making: one being directed by
[enry Kolker and another with Olive
'homas.
Ignored Censors; Was Fined $25
Baltimore, Md. — W. F. Ballinger,
elect's local representative, was
tied $25 for releasing a film which
ad had parts condemned by the cen-
jr board.
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New Series for Pioneer
Pioneer Film will distribute a new
series of two reel comedies based on
"A Modern Peck's Bad Boy." Re-
lease every two weeks.
The comedies were made by the
Atlas Film Corp. of Newton, Mass.,
under direction of L. E. Dadmun.
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To Motion Picture Exhibitors
trTSession at Cleveland
Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty.
Individual exhibitors will escape schemes of
national operation of theatres only by en-
couraging their friends — the independent
producers of good quality pictures. The
way lies open through that distributor who
is not a producer and is not a rival ex-
hibitor. This distributor selects pictures
from the open market on a basis of merit
and quality. He does not handle pro-
ducers' mistakes. He cannot afford to.
Can you?
Select your pictures through the inde-
pendent distributor so organized to select
only those pictures that promote the wel-
fare and prestige of motion pictures.
Greetings from a Former Exhibitor.
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W. W. HODKINSON CORPORATION
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THE PIONEER POUCY
The Pioneer believes in the independence of the Exhibitor.
The Pioneer is prepared to protect the complete independ-
ence of the exhibitor, producer and distributor.
The Pioneer is not the exhibitor's competitor — all it wants
is the privilege of serving the exhibitor and independent producer.
When you book — stand by those who stand by you on the
issues now before the Cleveland Convention.
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Alice Brady to Continue on Stage
1 Alice Brady will not devote all of
'; her future time to pictures, it seems,
, but will take a month's vacation after
her^showT closes in Chicago and will
' then make one picture for Realart/
After that her fall theatrical season
; starts again.
I The fact that Miss Brady would
> abandon the stage for the screen was
authorized by Realart.
Exploitation Dept. for Fox
Among the plans for Fox expan-
sion is the development of an ex-
ploitation department with a repre-
sentative at every exchange.
^ Normand Finishes New Film
Mabel Normand has finished "The
Slim Princess" for Goldwyn. This
is Miss Normand's last production
for the current season and is the third
she has made during the past year.
The others are "Jinx" and "Pinto."
Motion Picture Studio
for Rent
For four weeks — while Company is away on location,
complete studio staff, cameras, up-to-date lighting
equipment, sets and property.
Address
WILLIAM R. DUNN
Studio Manager, Blackton Studios
423 Classen Avenue
Phone 9683 Prospect
Brooklyn, N. Y.
D. W. GRIFFITH
— is now only about one-half through with the mak-
ing of his tremendous super comedy production,
"WAY DOWN EAST," and already has taken
more than 185,000 feet of film.
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is
preparing, in which will appear such prominent
players as Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr
Mcintosh, Creighton Hale, Mary Hay, George
Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson — and a sur-
rounding company of thousands of supernumeraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's
most important spectacular production since
"Hearts of the World," and those who have been
privileged to see the scenes already secured are
enthusiastic in declaring that it^ will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
Albert L. Grey, General Manager
303 Longacre Bldg., New York
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One Group Will Sell You Out
As Quickly As The Other
Let's calk some English without chewing the words. What are
any of the varioas producer and distributor crowds giving you
when thev sell you a franchise?
In addition to paying for hollow, valueless franchises you also pay
for uiie pictures they cover — many of them pictures you wouldn't
buy unless the franchise forced you to do so.
Ass^'ciated Producers, Inc., isn't franchising or sub-franchising
any^ ling or anyone.
Seven powerful producers — and there will be others — have burned
all the bridges that linked them to other organizations and banded
irrevocably together for a long term of years. Their productions
will enable any exhibitor who wishes to be free and independent
to hold his theatre and escape any organization's franchise yoke.
With our first release September 12th we gua[rantee a minimum
of thirty of the most powerful productions the industry has ever
known.
You do not have to be owned, controlled or throttled by us to get
our productions. We have always believed and still believe that
powerful pictures, independently and cleanly sold, guarantee the
Success and independence of any theatre.
The chief value of a franchise is that it makes you %uman collateral**
for the organization that sells you the franchise and that once
securely franchised you can be — have been — and will be sold out
by selfish individuals who measure you only from your dollar values
to themselves.
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GEORGE LOANE TUCKER MAURICE TOURNEUR J. PARKER READ. JR.
Associated Producers, Inc.
NEW YORK aTY
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No President Elected
(Continued from Page 1)
Goldwyn, D. W. Griffith, Carl
Laemmle, R. A. Rowland, J. M.
Schenck, Myron Selznick, A. E.
Smith and Adolph Zukor.
Distributors: W. E. Atkinson, B.
N. Busch, R. H. Cochrane, A. S.
Friend, G. L. Hess, Lewis Innerar-
itv, W. W. Irwin, C. C. Pettijohn,
J.' M. Quinn. W. R. Sheehan, P. L.
Waters and J. D. WiHiams.
Supply and Equipment: H. H.
Allen, J. E. Brulatour, W. B. Cook,
J. F. Coufal, W. J. Moore, B. F. Por-
ter, E. M. Porter, W. C. Smith and
L. P. Weber.
General: Fred Beecroft, George
Blaisdell, P. H. Cromelin, J. C. Flinn,
Paul Gulick, Lesley Mason, J. R.
Quirk, Fred Rothenberg and T. G.
Wiley.
Baker Going to Coast
George D. Baker of Cosmopolitan
Prod., who is directing "Buried
Treasure," with Marion Davies as
star, leaves for California about June
15th with Miss Davies and company.
They will remain on the West Coast
from four to six Weeks.
Albany, N. Y.— P. G. Gentile is
now connected with the Famous Pic-
ture Sales in the capacity of man-
ager.
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Thursday, June 10, 1920
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NEARING THE END
Zukor Statement
ays Famous Was Compelled to En-
ter Exhibiting Field — Wants
Harmony
Adolph Zukor, of Famous, issued
he following statement yesterday :
"Famous Players-Lasky Corpora-
ion had no idea of entering the ex-
ibiting field two years ago when
, group of exhibitors decided to go
nto the producing and distributing
leld and made offers to every star
,nd every director employed by Fa-
-.ous-Lasky Corporation.
"The main argument these exhi-
litors had to offer our people was
hat these exhibitors, through their
wnership of theaters, could offer
hese stars and directors better dis-
ribution of their product than could
e had through a company that was
n no way engaged in the exhibiting
nd of the business.
"In self-defense we were forced to
ake steps to provide an outlet for
ur pictures in every section where
he proper presentation of our prod-
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xhibitors who were producing and
istributing their own pictures.
"We were faced with a situation in
/hich we were not able to obtain
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re distributing their own product.
1q had no desire to enter the exhibit-
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xtend our theater interests.
"Famous Players-Lasky Corpora-
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ng all exhibitors — including exhi-
itors who are producing and dis-
ributing pictures — for the purpose
f bringing about harmony and un-
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ndustry for the mutual benefit
f all."
Proxies
Among the proxies held running
0 unusual figures are those of E. T.
*eter, who has over 300 ; W. C. Pat-
erson of Atlanta, who holds over
50, and Griffin of San Francisco,
/ho has over 300, also.
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Abrams Heads United Artists
Hiram Abrams was elected presi-
dent of United Artists at a meeting
Wednesday. Those present, "Doug,"
"Mary," Griffith, Denis F. O'Brien,
Mrs. Pickford, Albert Banhaf, and
Nathan Burkan. Mary presided.
O'Brien was re-elected vice presi-
dent and Banzhaf secretary.
REASOHIfiG
When Frank Rembusch was
talking to Adolph Zukor the
latter informed Rembusch, so
he says, that exhibitors who
had ideas of going into pro-
ducing— as evidenced by the
screen advertising contract —
should not criticise producers
from becoming exhibitors.
Election of Officers and Final Committee
Keports Today Expected To Close
Convention— Loew and Lane Talk
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The stage is pretty well set for a quick finish to the
exhibitors convention. After the election of officers, and the
adoption today of various reports in all likelihood the end
will be in sight. That is, unless something unusual develops.
Yesterday Marcus Loew really proved the feature.
His address, touching as it did on many points, proved
a big special. Former Secretary of the Interior Franklin
K. Lane also spoke, and State Senator Walker of New York
put in some strong licks for Sydney Cohen and Berman and
O'Reilly, telling what they had ac-
complished in the N( .v York State
legislature. There is some talk of
Walker being named Presir!:nt of
the national body.
Throughout bclh ncrning and
afternon se'-'/'i's there was little
excitement. A .n -s of resolutions
were offered.
The report of the convention, in
detail:
The morning session opened at
11:1.5, R. S. Colcand A. F. Kin-
zeler made seargent of arms. Com-
mittees appointed were:
Nomination : A. M. Jackson, San
Francisco, chairman; C. W. Gates,
South Dakota; C. L. O'Reilly, New
York; E T. Peters, Dallas; Ralph
Talbot, Tulsa; C. C. Griffin, San
Francisco; Fred Herrington, Penn-
sylvania; John Mannheimer, New
York.
Laws and Legislation: John Man-
helmer. New York, chairman; H. H.
Liistig, Cleveland; Maurice Choyn-
ski, Chicago; H. Webster Smith,
Baltimore; T. L. Hays, Minneapolis;
A. J. Klast, Pontiac; C. -H. Good-
win, Philadelphia ; Frank Rembusch,
Indiana.
Ways and Means: E. T. Peters,
Dallas, chairman; Sydney Cohen,
New York; M. Van Praag, Kansas
Citv; Sam Bullock, Cleveland; J. T.
Collins. Rutherford; W. Al. Steffes,
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METRO PLANS
Discussing the plans Metro has for
the coming season, General Manager
W. C. Atkinson said yesterday: "We
will have 50 big productions, the
work of the best authors and
dramatists. Nazimova, in four big
productions, head the list. "The
Four Horsemen" will also be a very
fine feature. Work on this has been
begun. And the list of productions
will reach a splendid standard.
"As to policy: Metro will allow
the exhibitor to either rent on a
flat_ rental basis or if percentage is
desired this will be arranged as
well."
Incidentally, Mr. Atkinson said
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the past year.
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BY JOE LEE
OPPOSITION— A Convention ol
Dentists, Some NERVE,
Heard this one in the lobby of th
Statler: One fellow remarked to ai
other, "You're 20 per cent OFF froi
HANGING AROUND DEPAR'
MENT STORES.
SPEAKING OF THE PRES
DENTIAL Convention now beiii
held in Chicago, one exhibitor aske
this question: "Well, who do yoi
tljink has the best SHOW?" Th
other remarked "RINGLING BROi
AND BARNUM «& BAILEY."
P, S,— PAGE JOE MILLER.
Fred Warren had to do th
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LOEW HOSPITALITY
Marcus Loew has informed
all exhibitors attending the
convention that upon presenta-
tion of their card they will be
cheerfully welcome at any of
his local houses.
Nearing the End
(Continued from page 1)
The Morning Telegraph says:
"Jes' Call Me Jim" is an
excellent combination of
humor and pathos. The pic-
ture confirms a suspicion that
we have had for a long time
— that Will Rogers is our
favorite screen actor.
Minneapolis; C. C. Griffin, San Fran-
cisco; Wm. Brandt, New York.
Organization: Charles O'Rielly,
New York, chairman; W. C. Pater-
son, Atlanta; Dan Markowitz, San
Francisco; C. E. Cady, Lansing,
Mich.; W. H. Grogan, Texas; H. W.
Kress, Piqua, Ohio; M. C. Kellog,
Lead, So. Dak.; Dan Chamberlain,
Minneapolis.
Constitution and By-Laws: Ralph
Talbot, Tulsa; Jos. Hopp, Chicago;
Leo Brecker, New York; C. E.
Whitehurst, Baltimore; W, J. Slimm,
Cleveland; David Barrist, Philadel-
phia; L. F. D'Donnell, Los Angeles;
A. J. Betherwait, Harmio, La
Business Relations: C. C. Griffin,
chairman; J. C. Ritter, Detroit; C.
H. Burker, Kansas City; Moe Horo-
witz, Cleveland ; Roland Hill, Greens-
boro, N. C; John Evans, Philadel-
phia; C. A. Hagamin, New* York;
Sydney Samuelson, New Jersey.
Protection of Screen: Fred Her-
rington, Pennsylvania; W. L. Mc-
Claren, Michigan; Dr. H. Q. Alex-
ander, Dayton; A. B. Smith, New
York; W. G. Ligget, Kansas City;
A. L. Larkin, F. G. Hiller, Indiana;
I. M. Salycods, Rochester.
Rules and Resolutions: C. W.
Gates, South Dakota, chairman;
Jules Michaels, Buffalo: Glenn Har-
per, Los Angeles ; H. H. Green, Min-
neapolis; Judge G. H. Foster,
Marion, Ohio; A. L. Puker, Iron-
wood, Mich. : J. M. Reider, New Jer-
sey; H. H. Linten, New York.
J. Smith, of the Whitehurst inter-
tsts in Baltimore, started some fun
w^th a statement that the chairman
should not appoint committees, that
they should be appointed by the body.
Lustig, chairman, said he consulted
the convention before appointing
committees but resigned the chair,
so that a vote of confidence could be '
placed for him. Vote was taken I
amidst cheers imposing confidence in '
appointment of these committees. !
O Rielly, of New York, answered I
objection of Smith and said that com-
rnittee _ on arrangements was na-
tional in scope and that no steam
roller methods were being used.
Cheers from convention. O'Rielly
said that two-thirds of the committee
had never met and they did not know
each other before they came to
Cleveland.
Important events going on ii
Cleveland today:
"Galloping Dominos."
"Hootch"
Wild? They say the town is fu
of them.
An attempt was then made to ad-
mit Marcus Loew to the convention.
Goldbui-g of Baltimore said this was
not order of business. Objections
of Goldburg were hissed aiid hooted
and for the fourth time he was
asked to sit down and close up. It
was decided that the first part of
the report of the Committee of 17
be referred to the Committe on Busi-
ness Relations. Carried without a
dissenting vote, thus giving more
time for consideration of other busi-
ness. The second part of the report
of the Committee of 17 was referred
to the Committee on Organization.
This was carried without a dissent-
ing vote, admidst loud cheers.
Earnest Horstmann, of Massachu-
setts, moved that the convention send
a telegram to Gov. Coolidge of Mas-
sachusetts thanking him for vetoing
the censorship bill. Carried amidst
cheers.
About this time, it was 12:30, and
someone moved to adjourn. Cries
of "Throw him out;" "Mob him,"
and "Get a doctor" raised from all
parts of the floor. They meant busi-
ness and did not want to adjourn.
A committee was appointed to
meet Franklin K. Lane, ex-Secretary
of the Interior, to address the con-
vention at the afternoon session.
O'Reilly, New York, chairman, W. C.
Patterson and H. H, Griffin ap-
pointed. To meet Senator Walker
of New York, also to adress meeting,
of New York, also to address meet-
ing, were Peters, Ritter and Trigger.
Charles O'Rielly caused a roar
when he took the floor and asked
that Marcus Loew be admitted to the
convention without any active vote.
Required about 15 m'.iates of dis-
cussion, heated arguments, and re-
quired three votes before it was de-
An ambulance drove up to til
Winton. One of the natives B
marked, "Must be a moving pictm
convention there!"
4
cided to admit Loew. Alfred \
Black was also admitted. Comnd
tee appointed to wait on Loew anl
ask him to attend convention with
lull power to vote. Was also decided
to admit both Sabloskey and Mc-
Guirk of Pennsylvania, although
they were connected with the Stan-,
ley company. Charles O'Rielly iij
a loudlv applauded speech said >•
favored the admittance of Loe
Black, Sabloskey, McGuirk and an
others under ban so that it could be
said no steam roller was used. Loud
cheering and applause.
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(Contir.ucd on page 4)
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Thursday, June 10, 1920
(Continued Jrom page 2)
then addressed the convention. Big
reception and applause. Herrington
said that both Loew and Zukor knew
the independent crowd had them on
the run and were willing to give
anything to help.
It required debate of 15 minutes
to adjourn.
Lee Ochs had a talk with Alfred
S. Black yesterday morning in which
he suggested that if he (Black)
would take up with the Committee
on Arrangements the question of
where he stands with regard to the
so-called affiliation with Zukor that it
might be fixed so that he could at-
tend the convention. But Black told
Ochs that inasmuch as he had been
barred out without reason, or even
any desire for any explanation, that
he had not the slightest idea of
taking anything up with any com-
mittee. And the emphatic language
he used closed the conversation
abruptly.
It developed yesterday that Charley
Olson, of Indianapolis, was also
barred as a delegate on the grounds
that he held a franchise in Associ-
ated Exhibitors. Olson demanded
back the $5 registration fee taken
from him.
The afternoon session was not
quite as stormy. It looked as though
the exhibitors assembled wanted to
put on a well kept front to the
speakers of the afternoon and there
was more order during the entrance
of ex-Secretary Franklin H. Lane
than has ever been seen in the hall.
Lane seemed to command attention
and was met with loud applause as
he entered the room. Lane's sub-
ject was "Americanization." He said
that he had been dealing with the
motion picture industry for the last
seven months but that he had been
told that this was the largest meet-
ing of the film industry that had
ever been held. He said that he was
glad to see that for the first time
the exhibitors of the country had
come to realize their own dignity and
value. Lane received volumes of ap-
plause when he told the exhibitors
assembled that foreigners never
would learn the story of true Ameri-
canism by any other means than edu-
cational. He said it was impossible
to force the doctrines of American-
ism down anyone's throat unless care
and kindness were the main methods
used.
He admonished the convention to
keep away from petty politics and
stand above childish jealousies. He
told them that with a union they
svere the most dominant force in the
;ndustry and that without one they
were the most feeble. He stated that
the public nowadays does not listen
to the public or gather at the red
school house for their views of the
world, but that a majority of them
went to the picture theater for their
education along these lines. Lane
said that the most important thing
that must be impressed upon the
minds of the general public was the
fact that absolutely nothing could
be done without good hard work.
He begged them to preach this doc-
trine to the world with the remark
that they could do it better than
anyone else at the present not
barring the newspapers. This state-
ment was greeted with loud cheers
and applause. He then asked if the
exhibitors would help him. Loud
cries of "Yes, Yes," was the answer.
After three or four minutes of
cheering for Lane, Chairman Lustig
introduced "the youngest state sen-
ator in the world" and one who was
powerfully popular because he al-
ways championed the cause of the
"underdog." Lustig said that State
Senator James A. Walker, who was
to address the convention was the
best friend the New York State
Exhibitors' League had and also the
motion picture industry in general.
He helped kill the New York "Blue
Laws" which prevented the public
from even smiling on Sunday. He
also was responsible for putting the
anti-deposit bill on the statute books
of New York state.
In his opening remarks Walker (a
very youthful appearing man) stated
that he had not come to address this
convention because he wanted money
— he added that he had too much
sense for that (laughter and ap-
plause). Walker is the minority
leader in the New York legislature
and he told his auditors that the
business of the minority in the leg-
islature is to harrass the majority
and otherwise filibuster and block
legislation that they do not deem
advisable. He said that he did want
to see a convention without some
good fights but he closed by saying
that after the fighting the majority
should rule and the minority should
submit to the will of the multitude.
He said the slogan "one for all and
all for one" was an excellent one to
adopt for this meeting. (Loud cheer-
ing and applause stopped his speech
here for several minutes.) Walker
classed motion picture theaters as
public service corporations in that
they have a definite purpose to func-
tion in public life.
Walker told how Sydney Cohen,
Sam Berman and Charles O'Rielly
had won the censorship, anti-deposit
and Sunday opening fights. He said
that he would give Sydney Cohen and
his associates anything that they
wanted from the New York legis-
lature now and for all time. He
cautioned the convention not to for-
get the small exhibitor in their de-
liberations, for vvithout them they
could not exist. (Cheers and ap-
plause for Walker.)
Joe Hopp, of Chicago, thanked
Senator Walker for his inspiring
speech.
Soyer, of Cleveland, urged the exhi-
bitors not to forget the words of
Walker and Lane.
"Tim" Kearse, of Charleston, W.
Va., in a most enthusiastic speech,
suggested that the national body fol-
low the example set by the New York
State League. This was met with
loud applause. The telegram to Ix
sent to Governor Coolidge of Mas
sachusetts as suggested by Ernest
Horstmann was read next.
It was resolved that the name of
the organization Should be Motion
Picture Theater Owners of America,
When a resolution was offered en
dorsing the trade papers Leo Beck^'
of New York, took the platform a
asked that this be held up inasmu
as Wid's Daily had published an :
tide which was written by Alfn
S. Black and which was not correi
Jake Wells, of Richmond, Vi
shouted that the convention had n
time to listen to this statement and'
that the convention was not interesed
in this matter. A committee was
appointed to investigate the matter,
At this point Marcus Loew took
the floor in order that he might ex-
plain his attitude toward the con-
vention. Mr. Loew said that from
the time he had entered business he
had been interested in the independ-
ent producer. He said that he had
not entered the producing field for
selfish motives. He explained that
he actually feared for his future and
had taken the step for his own pro-
tection. Loew said from the time
he started in business he had alway;
favored the small independent pi
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for the delegation.
"I did newspaper work before en-
tering the movie game," he says.
"And I can still wield a wicked pen
when the occasion arises."
Do film men ever agree on what
film did the best business? Well it's
questionable.
But here are two that do.
Both David Morris and A. E.
Brown, of Philadelphia, say it was
"Wives of Men."
They say that was their best
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Val Raysburg, Dayton exhibitor,
says he doesn't care to be located in
a town any bigger than Dayton.
"I know most of my patrons by
name," he saya, "And I like that
personal element.
"If I was in New York or Chicago
it would be lost."
Dan Barton, inventor of the Bar-
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Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
"The Virgin of Stamboul"
with
Priscilla Dean
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
If it is a Van Loan story it must
fc . be good "
IN THE LOBBIES
Sydney Cohen was called the Sen-
ator Lodge of the Convention.
That's because like Lodge at Chi-
cago, his was the honor of deliver-
ing the convention's keynote speech.
Jimmy Boyse from Arkansas was
handing out trick cards, decorated
with rebuses.
"I guess I'm the only man here
from Arkansas," he said. "I've got
to make a noise for the state some-
how."
Joseph Grossman, Cleveland exhi-
bitor at the convention, has recently
returned from a tour of the Orient.
S. I. Herman, executive secretary
of the Motion Pictures League of
New York, lit a cigar in the Winton
lobby, looked around and then said:
"There are more cigars being smoked
at this convention than any I ever
attended."
E. J. Cole owns the only picture
house in Rochester, Mich.
"But I have some competition just
the same," he says. "Detroit is only
a half hour ride from Rochester."
J. T. Collins, president of the New
Jersey Exhibitors League, helped or-
ganize that association.
"Are independent exhibitors an-
xious to protect their rights?" says
Collins. "You should have seen how
quickly they joined our association."
"Al" Kinzeler, "Doc" Alexander,
Bert Fiala, George Oxrider, Ben
Wheeler and Pete Zender were
among the delegates from the Miami
Valley Exhibitors' League from Day-
ton, Ohio.
DAlluV
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better pictures for 1920-1921, giving the ex-
hibitor approximately 50 big productions.
Among the distinguished dramatists and authors who will
contribute stories for these unsurpassed features will be
Eugene Walter
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Eugene Presbery
George Kibbe Turner
Edgar Selwyn
J. Mauldin Feigl
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Larry Evans
Thomas Hardy
Arthur Somers Roche
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Guy Bolton
C. W. Bell
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June Mathis
Irvin S. Cobb
Mrs. Humphrey Ward
Henry Arthur Jones
Justus Miles Forman
Anthony Hope
Holman Day
Henry C. Rowland
Hulbert Footner
Lucia Chamberlain
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Cecil Raleigh
Channing Pollock
George Middleton
Mark Swan
Thomas Edgelow
William Hulbert
We will continue to rent to exhibitors on a flat rental basis,
though any exhibitor desiring to make a percentage arrange-
ment may have our pictures on this basis.
Our policy will be a policy of both 'Uive and let
live" with pictures at a price that the exhibi-
tor can afford to pay even though our cost of
production trebled the past twelve months.
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Meighan Captures Girlies
"There he goes," "That's him,"
"Ain't he grand" and similar remarks
were heard when Tom Meighan, Par-
amount star, entered the door of the
Cleveland hotel this morning.
A WORKER
Do delegates look pleased
and happy?
Then M. B. Horovitz of
Cleveland, smiles.
Horovitz is in charge of the
entertainment committee.
He provides amusement for
delegates — other than they
supply themselves with pin-
ochle decks.
D. W. GRIFFITH
— is now only about one-half through \\ith the making of
his tremendous super comedy production, "WAY DOWN
EAST," and already has taken more than 185,000 feet
of film.
Leebensberger Switches
Alfred Leebensberger, formerly
advertising manager here for Fa-
mous, just has been appointed man-
ager of the Robertson-Cole branch,
succeeding M. A. Levy switched to
Washington, D. C.
Goldyn Field Force Meeting
Felix Feist has gathered to the
convention the following of Gold-
wyn's field force: E. C. Jensen, gen-
eral representative in the Middle
West; P. A. Bloch, of the local of-
fice; H. A. Bandy, St. Louis; Jack
Flynn, Detroit; Nat Barach, Pitts-
burgh; George, Hickey, Buffalo; Ar-
thur Lucas, Atlanta, and Jack Stew-
art, of Cincinnati.
Feist will go to Chicago from the
convention.
1st NAT'L LUNCHEON
Through arrangement by First Na-
tional Exhibitors Circuit of Ohio and
E. M. Asher, personal representative
for Mack Sennett, a big luncheon
was given at the Statler yes-
terday, at vsrhich over 500 exhibitors
were present.
The feature of the affair was the
screening of "Married Life" (not a
war picture). Mack Sennett's latest
5 reel comedy. Following "Married
Life," Norma Talmage's "Yes or No"
was shown.
A special orchestra was used for
each picture, and while the crowd
was finishing their coffee and light-
ing up the smokes, the lights went
out and the picture started. Each
guest was presented with photos of
Ben Turpin and Phyllis Haver. The
envelope was covered with many
humorous catchlines, one of which
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is prepar-
l ing, in which will appear such prominent players ar Lillian
1 Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr Mcintosh, Creighton Hale,
\ Mary Hay, George Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson
/ — and a surrounding company of thousands of supernu-
/ meraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's most im-
Ballin Productions
New York — Hugo Ballin Prod,
with $150,000 capital formed. Ach-
med Abdullah works will be pro-
duced. Release not yet determined.
portant spectacular production since "Hearts of the World,"
and those who have been privileged to see the scenes already
secured are enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
Nelson Directing MacLean
Los Angeles — Jack Nelson will di-
rect Douglas MacLean for Ince-
Paramount release.
was "Before you figure your wife
all wrong, be sure you're all riglit
yourself."
Those in charge of arrangements
were Lieutenant Jim Anderson, Earl
Hudson and Norman Lusk of First
T. A. Zann Honored
Tuesday Harry Reichenbach was
guest of honor at the Cleveland Ad-
vertisers Club. As a result T. R.
Zann was elected a life member of
the organization. It was regretted
that his animal family could not
attend the meeting.
ALBERT L. GREY, General Manager
30a Longacre BIdg. - - NEW YORK
National, E. M. Asher, Maurice Mey-
ers and Charles Muhleman.
Why Worry About Pictures
Independent producers are well able to protect and main-
tain the independence and security of the exhibitors of
the country.
THE AMERICAN CINEMA CORPORATION
has demonstrated its ability to produce high class pictures.
For the season of 1920-1921 the American Cinema Cor-
poration is ready to serve you with at least
12 BIG PRODUCTIONS
pictures of exceptional merit supported by a nation-wide
advertising campaign.
Our Franchises Will Be Held by the Most
Reliable Exhibitors Ever5fwhere
There will be other reliable producers, such as The Pioneer
Film Company, our franchise holder for New York and
New Jersey, also prepared to supply you with at least
twelve meritorious pictures a year without in any way
COMPETING WITH YOU.
Why not declare your independence and protect your
( investment NOW?
Don't Worry — There will be plenty of excellent pictures
without patronizing your competitors.
COMING-AMERICAN CINEMA PRODUCTIONS
"THE INNER VOICE"
Starring E. K. Lincoln — Directed by Roy Neill.
"HIS BROTHER KEEPER"
a Wilfrid North Special
— Featuring —
MARTHA MANSFIELD and ROGER LYTTON
Supported by Gladden James, Albert Barrete, Frazer
Coulter, Gretchen Hartman, Ann Drew and others.
"STOLEN MOMENTS"
By Thompson Rich
With Marguerite Namara — Directed by James Vincent
"SANDS OF DESTINY"
By Guy Bolton,
Producers who attack Exhibitors
and Exhibitor Organizations have a very deep
purpose. It is a different problem for pro-
ducers who want to keep the whip hand to
treat with organized exhibitors than to deal
with them singly.
"Stinging them" one by one is an old prac-
tice. And they're at it again, trying to revive
the idea that' exhibitors cannot trust one
another.
SUITE 608 HOTEL STATLER
Not a Dollar of Producer Money
Is Represented
Not a dollar of producer money is repre-
sented in any Associated First National Pic-
tures Franchise. Certain producers know the
Franchise Plan, conveived and adopted by
exhibitors only, means exhibitor organization,
dealing with exhibitors who are strong in /
numbers, and they don't like it, for very ob-
vious reasons.
For facts, not rumors, about tbe plan that
makes too late every attempt to attack real
exhibitor organizations, apply to
) Tfie^re'II bewail
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SUITE 506-508 HOTEL WINTON
1
DO YOU REMEMBER:—
No. 6
*The Alibi"
with Paul Scardon & James Morrison
Paul Scardon
Directed It
And also
"Partners of the Night"
and
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
Sidney Goldman, who will look
after the Associated Producers work
in Chicago was on hand meeting
friends from the Middle West.
The only refined Come-
dies available on the open
market.
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Nearing the End
(Continue^ f<'n'n page 4)
ducer. Loew told of a call he had
from a small producer just before
leaving New York City for the Cleve-
land meeting. The producer asked
for a loan and said that his business
was in danger. Loew frankly ad-
mitted that he went out and bor-
rowed money so that he might sign
a check to make a loan to the pro-
ducer in question. Loew's frankness
during the entire speech "caught on"
with the crowd. Loew said that even
if it were possible for him to con-
trol the entire producing business he
would not want the opportunity for
at that time, according to him, the
business would start to decline. He
also stated that Wall Street money
could never control the motion pic-
ture industry. He said that Wall
Street was a cold blooded machine
and that when the time came when
they did not make a healthy profit
on the money they had invested
Ihey would withdraw immediately.
He stated that Metro had cost
him $5,000,000 since the 1st of Jan-
uary and that it would cost him an-
other $4,000,000 soon. Loew said
that the only fact that made him buy
Metro was his actual worry over not
being able to get pictures for next
season. He talked with one big pro-
ducer in regard to next season's
product and was told that the per-
centage system would be used. Loew
said he would rather close every
theater he owns than play straight
percentage. He said that he had
building operations going on that ran
into millions and that this menace
forced him to enter the prod-j'^ing
field.
Loew frankly told the convention
chat immediately after the official of
the distribrting firm had told him
of next season's percentage arrange-
rs-.rts that he called Richard Row-
land on the phone and made a din-
ner engagement for that day. He
entered into a tentative agreement
the same day because of the pro-
ducers attitude, he said. Loew said
that the percentage plan was the
thing for them to worry about and
that before long under this plan they
would be nothing more than janitors
in their own theaters. He begged
every 'exhibitor present to come to
him "if they needed help or protection
and he would be more than glad to
give tli^m his support. (A riot cf
cheering.) Loew thinks that filri
companies need d?por.:ts from exhi-
bitors when they are in the early
stages of operation, but not afttr
that.
Shortly airer, ad.curnmGnt was
taken until this moniing at 1^"
o'clock.
J. D. Williams Arrives
J. D. Williams, of First National,
accompanieo by Mrs. Williams.
reached Cleveland yesterday. Will
leave tonight or tomorrow for
Niagara Falls.
Wrshburn Going Abroad
New York — Bryant Washburn is
going aoroad and may produce in-
dependently.
'A eketch from one of the new ammuted cartoon comedies "The Gumps" now appearing
on the screens of the leading theatres throughout the country."
IND. EXCHANGES
Herman Rifkin, of Boston, yester-
day assembled a half dozen inde-
pendent exchange men and perfected
an organization which is expected to
get to work within a few weeks.
Among those present were Foster
of Cincinnati, Brockwell of Chicago,
Monstock of Michigan, Zierler of
New York, Luchese of Eastern Penn-
sylvania, and Rifkin, who held
proxies for a number of other exr
changes. It is understood that he
has lined up 70 per cent of the coun-
try on the plan which will operate
somewhat along the lines of the Fed-
erated exchange. A meting vdll be
held in Cleveland June 21, when de-
tails of organization will be com-
pleted.
Film Stock Quiz
Frank J. Cannon, former Un:
States senator from Utah, :
George L. Knapp, editor of the (
cago Daily Journal, are among ■■
nesses who wall be called by P'
office Inspector Cochrane to tes'
befor'? the Federal Grand Jury
<^he Fidelity Picture Play Syndic
case.
F. W. Packer and Miss Har
Mills, president and secretary of
syndicate, are under arrest char
vnth fraudulent use of the ms
Miss Mills is out on bail.
Cochrane said Wednesday t
sales of syndicate stock excee
$100,000.
You can't expect the Ford
dealer to boost the Packard
car nor the old line film
man to boost
COMEDYART
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OL. XII No. 70
Thursday, June 10, 1920
Price 5 Cen*
Mayflower Plans
rovide for Productions Without
Featuring Directors — 19 for
Release This Year
In about a week it is understood
ayflower will announce its com-
ete plans for next season.
While nothing will be officially ad-
itted at the Mayflower offices, it is
arned that the proposed production
DJicy will call for a limited number
t specials but along different lines
om those used in the present prod-
ct. The new pictures will not be
irector specials but will be the re-
alt of all effort being turned to the
roduction.
Benjamin A. Prager yesterday
|:ated that his company will have
upplied 19 pictures during the cal-
ndar year. Of these 5 have been re-
'ased and the others for release are
s follows: George Loane Tucker,
nree; Charles Miller, one; Sydney
"ranklin, one; R. A. Walsh, two; Al-
in Dwan, three, and Emile Chautard,
wo. One of the Chautard produc-
ions is understood to be "A Scrap
f Paper."
The list will be rounded out by
wo additional pictures not as yet
rod need. Distribution for all this
iroduct is placed except on the two
'hautard productions and those not
,s vet made.
Jothapfel to Open Dayton Theater
S. L. Rothapfel will leave New
fork on Sunday to arrange for the
)pening of the Auditorium theater in
Dayton which, as noted, Goldwyn
tnd Ascher Bros, have purchased
rom Elmer Raub.
The Auditorium will open June 16
vith a typical Rothapfel program.
Nate Ascher of Chicago, who came
:o New York last week to look over
:he Capitol, has returned to Chicago.
A
Loew an Exhibitor
Defines Stand Regarding Metro—
$9,000,000 to Be Spent on Next
Year's Output
Metro yesterday made public the
text of the address Marcus Loew de-
livered to the visiting Metro exchange
managers at the annual convention
held the end of last month.
Loew's statement is of interest in
view of the talk in circulation re-
garding producers-exhibitors. In New
York City the Theater Owners'
Chamber of Commerce, which num-
bers several hundred exhibitors, has
openly shown its opposition to the
Loew-Metro affiliation and the use
Df Marcus Loew's name on Metro
productions.
(Continued from Page 2)
Ben Turpin, as Rodney St. Clair, a man's man, was wroth with jealousy
when she smiled at his bewhiskered rival. — "Married Life," a Mack Sen-
nett production, released by First National. — Advt.
Exhibitors in One Body;
A. S. Black's League Out
Rembusch and Cohen Factions in Harmony — Exhibitors to
Raise $100,000 as Working Fund — Committee
of Seventeen Reports
Abrams President
Elected Head of United Artists at
Yesterday's Meeting — Mary
Presided
Hiram .Abrams was elected presi-
dent of the United Artists Corp. — the
"Big 4"— at a meeting held yesterday.
That Mr. .Abrams would succeed Os-
car .\. Price as head of the "Big 4'
was predicted in WID'S D.A.ILY r
most immediately after Mr. Price s
resignation.
Dennis O'Brien, attorney for Mary
Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, was
continued as vice-president, and Al-
l)ert H. T. Banzhaf, attorney for D.
W. Griffith, as secretary of the cor-
poration.
The only absentee was Cha"- j
Chaplin, who was represented bj nis
attorney, Nathan Burkan. Mar-
Pickford presided over the meeting
Those who attended were as '' •"
lows: Mary Pickford, Mrs. '
lotte Pickford, Douglas Fai . .!•:'•-
D. W. Griffith. Hiram Abrams, i ■
bcrt H. T. Banzhaf, Nathan Burka
and Dennis F. O'Brien.
Madlaine Traverse Here
Madlaine Traverse, who recently
was starred by Fox, is in New Yoi'.,
stopping at the Algonquin.
Clift Going Abroad
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Denison Clift '
Fox last week to make a tour
Europe.
He will sail June 26th from Nev
York. \n London he may make two
features and return to California i"
the fall. Clift is a writer and als^
director.
Smith Due Wednesday
Winchell Smith is due in New York
on Wednesday from California,
that time it is expected a detaile'
announcement of his picture produc
ing plans will be made.
(Staflf Correspondence)
Cleveland — Plans have been com-
pleted which will merge the Inde-
pendent M. P. Exhibitors of Amer-
ica, formed in Chicago in April, and
the M. P. Theater Owners .Associa-
tion into one big exhibitor organiza-
tion.
Details of the proposed amalgama-
tion are now being worked out. It
has been decided, however, that the
organization will be represented by
one delegate from every congression-
al district, while the executive com-
mittee will be composed of one dele-
gate to be elected bj' each state.
Thus the executive committee will be
composed of 48 members. Indica-
tion that the organization will be
founded on a rock-bottom basis lies
in the fact tliat $100,000 has been
(rontinued on Page 4)
Additional Convention news
will be found on pages 4 and 9
of this issue.
Showing at the Ritz
Cosmopolitan Prod, gave a spe-
cial showing of the latest Marion Da-
vies production, "The Restless Sex,"
at the Ritz last night.
James C. Bradford, formerly of the
Broadway theater, staged the presen-
tation.
Special for Metro
Metro will distribute "The Great
Redeemer." a Maurice Tourneur pro-
duction.
The picture will be one of next
season's specials from Metro and
will be released in September.
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Quotations
Last
Bid. Aiked. Sale
Famous Players .. 79% 80 79^
*do pfd 835^ 83?^ 83%
'Goldwyn 19 20j4 19i/$
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♦Saturday's quotations.
Two Selznick Films Ready Soon
Louise Hui?'s first production for
Selznick, "The Dangerous Paradise,"
and Elaine Hammerstein in "The
Point of View," will be completed
this week.
» lu I' i
Determined to regain his lost wealth at any cost — Scene from the "Isle
of Destiny" — Character Picture Corp. big special production featuring Paul
Gilmore. — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
itfAoounmnAv
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph says:
" 'Scratch My Back" is the
surest cure for blues we know.
If ever there is a picture that is
chummy and chatty, it is Rupert
Hughes' comedy. We never read
the story, but if it is as good as
picture, it ought to be on every
newsstand."
Capitol
S. L. Rothapfel has come back to Broad-
way and the first program that he arranged |
foj^j^-e Capitol theater indicates that he lias
plenty oi innovations up his sleeve even
though its general outline reflects the same
policy that he first made popular at the \
Strand.
Instead of the usual overture Rothapfel
has used Victor Herbert's "American Fan-
tasie" as o. 1 on his first Capitol program.
The large orchestra is assisted by the Cap-
itol chorus which renders "Hail Columbia,"
"Swanee River," "The Girl I Left Behind
Me" and "Over There" as the airs are in-
troduced into the composition.
Before the conclusion the screen is
brought down and Prizma pictures of the
North Atlantic Battleship Squadron in ac-
tion are shown to the accompaniment of
the rousing, patriotic finale. All this reg-
istered a big hit with the audience that
jammed the Capitol on its reopening night.
The theater has been rearranged, the most
important and praiseworthy feature of the
new regime being the shifting of the orches-
tra to the stage, where it is in full view of
the audience and where it seems more an
integral part of the entertainment than it
did in the old pit.
The third unit on the program was an-
other Prizma number, "Hagopian, the Rug
Maker," and No. 4 was the recital and sing-
itig by the chorus of four of Lawrence
Hope's Indian Love Lyrics. Before pic-
turesque settings by John Wenger, which
vyere enhanced by unusual lighting and dra-
peries, these renditions were undoubtedly
the artistic hig,h light of the program.
The news reels came next and then fol-
lowed "Scratch My Back," the Goldwyn
feature, that has registered as one of the
comedy sensations of the season. The Cap-
itol orchestra rendered another Herbert
number, "Mile. Modiste," and Hy Mayer's
Travelaugh, "At the Zoo," concluded.
Strand
V
Following a week of showings at the
Hotel Astor, "The Wonder Man," starring
Georges Carpentier, has moved up the street
to the Strand, where, the management says,
It IS doing an unusual business. The sur-
rounding program is briefer than usual ow-
mg to the length of the feature, and there
are no specially appropriate numbers ren-
dered. The overture is selections from "Gio-
«^i • 1**^^ review and a Chester scenic.
Take the Elevator," following in order
,^ Previous to the pictures Carlo Ferretti, bar-
itone, renders a popular air from "Pag-
Iiacci. The organ solo is "Festival March."
Rivoli
The Rivoli program this week is made up
of seven numbers, neither one of which
bears any direct relation to the others. A
Tschaikowsky overture is rendered to open
the bill. The pictorial with the Republican
presidential possibilities holding prominent
position follows. An exceedingly pretty
duet, "Happy Days," by Anton Strelezki,
was sung by Betty Anderson and Helen
McGee before an attractive setting. "Below
the Surface," featuring Hobart Bosworth,
started thrillingly and finished strong too,
but tlie story obviously sagged and lost in-
terest in the middle. Kreisler's "Caprice
Viennojs," a dance fantasy, was rendered by
May Kitchen and Alexander Oumansky, ac-
companied by the orchestra. This number
too was staged before an unusually attract-
ive setting. "Worries and Wobbles," the
Vitagraph comedy, failed to show the best
in this line. "Festival March" was the or-
gan solo.
Rialto
Dorothy Gish is always able to draw a ca-
pacity house at the Rialto and standing room
only during Sunday testified to this fact
when her latest picture, "Remodelling Her
Husband," was shown. The comedy pleased
and overcame the more or less glaring ab-
sence of story. A special title was run pre-
ceding the picture, stating that it was di-
rected by Lillian Gish and also written by
a woman. This attracted attention.
The program with which Hugo Reisen-
feld has surrounded the feature is varied,
each number standing out distinctly from
the others. The overture includes numbers
from Wagner's "Tristan and Isolde" and
was roundly aplauded. The revival of Ger-
man music in all the houses along Broad-
way has brought fresh interest to the or-
cehstras and their conductors and this pre-
sentation of Wagnerian music brought forth
considerable praiseworthy attention from the
dailies on Monday.
The notable features of the magazine reels
this week are pictures of Republican presi-
dential nominees, all of whom are preceded
by scenes of Eugene Debs, receiving the So-
cialistic nomination on the steps of prison.
Debs attracted more attention than any of
the others.
Martin Brefel and Edoardo Albane ren-
dered the duet from Verdi's "La Forza Del
Destine" and received applause. The feat-
ure followed. Lake's "In a Bird Store"
was rendered by the orchestra immediately
afterwards and Ben Turpin in an old com-
edy, "The Nut Crackers," followed. This
failed to live up to expectations. Turpin is
popular from the Sennett releases, but his
old form doesn't touch his present work and
the treatment of the picture was mediocre.
"Cortege" was the organ solo.
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Loew an Exhibitor
(Continued from Page 1)
Here, in part, is Mr. Loew's speech;
"I am an exhibitor first, last and all the
time, and because I have become interested in
a big producing organization does not mean
that I have changed my attitude. When I
made the purchase of Metro stock, I had
no intention of opposing other independent
exhibitors. I have no such intention now.
I want to help rather than fight other ex-
hibitors.
"My watchword is co-operation. There'i
more to be gained by working together every
time than in fighting. A motion picture war
would be disastrous to the industry. I want
exhibitors to co-operate and want to co-
operate with them.
"This is my answer to rumors that have
been spread — you probably have heard them
— by people who want to embarrass me.
"Let me tell you that I am taking abso
lutely no hand in the producing end oi
Metro Pictures Corp. I have always been
absolutely satisfied with Metro productions
and I'm more than satisfied with them now^
I take no credit for those productions
have nothing to do with them. The produc-
ing end of Metro is up to the president of
the corporation, Richard A. Rowland. And
it's going to continue to be up to him. My
end of the business is the exhibiting end,
and that's the only end for which I assume
responsibility. For the productions I have
absolute faith in Mr. Rowland''s judgment."
Mr. Loew went on to explain, how-
ever, that the new capital he had
brought to Metro would enable it to
keep on expanding in the producing
tine, and, with the enlargement of the
screen output, the general quality
would be improved.
"I expect Metro will make about 50 pic-
tures during the coming year, and 50 pic-
tures insure me a constant supply of first-
class entertainment. Mr. Rowland estimates
the cost of production will be more than
$9,000,000. He expects to spend from $125,.
000 up to $200,000 on each of these new pic-
tures. Then in addition to the producing
studios in Hollywood and New York, there's
to be the third studio on Long Island, which
1 figure to cost about $2,000,000. The three
studios have to be operating to make all the
pictures Mr. Rowland intends to have pro-
duced."
The Malkins Going Abroad
On the passenger list of the Li
Tourraine, which sails Saturday, ar _
Manfred arid Jacques Malkin, who
will visit Europe in behalf of Landy
& Turnbull.
They are taking over with them op-
tions on services of stars and leading
men as well as directors and came
ramen, available for European pro
ducers.
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New York, Tuesday, May 25, ISHO.
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\WILL ROGERS IS AN
J AWKWARD LOVER II
' "JES' CALL ^^E Jir?^
V
^JES' CALL U^ JI^L"
Produced by Goldwyn.
Presented at ttie Strand.
■THE CAST.
JTm Fenton.,.. AVill Rogers
Keziah Butterworth Irene Rich
Belcher. Lionel Bclmore
Paul Benedict. .. .Raymond Hatton
Harry Benediot: Jimmy Rogers
Buffum Bert Sprsttoe
Mike Conlin Nick Cogley
6am Yates Sidney Grey
By McELLIOTT.
Will Rogers is in a fair way to
rival the adored William S. Hart,
Tm thinking. Like Hart, he is an
I" incoherent wooer, a shy and sham-
bling greatheart of the open coun-
try. His tongue is in his cheek
oftener, though, and his eye is
more roguish. He is given to the
«ly wink rather than the downcast
glance with which the other actor
is wont to adorn his playing.
William S. is ths Caveat Dane, so to
speak, of pictures, and Rogers the
no less pathetic but much_ more
mischievous Scotch terrier (if both
of them will fcrgiva the doggy
metaphor).
"Jes" Call Me Jim" is a good
(Btory, narrated cleverly and with
commendable dispatch. It might
have been written for the star, so
easily, does he fit into the role of
honest woodsman v.ho befriends
an injured comrade and outwits the
plotters of the piece.
A gaiiche"aTHi-''wrrrTftc1is''iuftCiJ,'bl
tha end he fint)-; l.appiness with
Eezjah Butterworth, whom he's
been courting in John Alden fash
ion for some time. Irene Rich, as
the adored one, is pretty and fresh
fts a clove'pink, and wholesome as
» breeze from .■^oiiio one's old-fash-
ioned garden. You'll like her, I'm
sure, just as you'll like that cun-
ning wee tad, Jimmy Rogers, who
stumbies stubbily through the pic-
.ture.
: "Jes' Call Me Jim," I'm trying
to tell you, is worth while. Don't
s'pose all of you will agree with
me, but then, as the Governor of
North Carolina said to the Gov-
ernor of South Carolina, you can't
please all of the pesple all of the
time! ^ „_
ROGERS MAKES HIT
IN NEWEST FILM
jetxinn l^o^l
AMUSING
Wiil Rogers and Son Appear
in "Jes' Call Me Jim"
MONDAY,
MAY 24, 1920.
W4J1 Rogers is always an amusing:}
persob and was. never more so than'
in tho film play "Jes" Call Me Jim,"'(
.adapted from J. G. Holland's bock, |
"Seven Oaks." One missed his plea.i. i
ing patter, but it was thrown oh tli^}
■screen in type, so it was there. There
waf! a good company wi*h ":ilm
I ■S'^Bt well. , Othe
I amusin
fit
Call Me Jim" Is Excellent
Combination of Humor
and Pathos.
FEATUEE
THE STRAHTD
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IN'DAV. SIAv'^ir in5o'
^<f^«rtii«mema
"The Sea Wolf" at
the Rialto
There is fun enough for three mo
tion picture, prodyctions in the
Roeers film called "Jes' Call Me Jim
at the Strand Theater this week. It
shows Mr. Rogers in the role of Jim
Fenton, a happy-go-lucky hunter and
I trapper, who is in love with the Village
played by Irene Rich. A
•Will
milliner,
friend of Jim, Paul Benedict, is placed f-"""" the way the audience behaveiJ
WILL ROGERS of 1-iriat^ throw,
ing fame appears on the'Stram"
screen this week in an amusinf
and well-made film titled "Jes
Call Me, Jim." His own ?ma)|
son, a cunning lad who answei
to the name of Jim, tram;
sturdily through the story.
an insane asylum through a con-
spiracy perpetrated. by influential citi-
^.en.s,. who seek to obtain the right to
Uenedjcfs invention. Jim hears of his
friends predicament through the m\\.
on'Vr," ''"' t-'«>n charg^e of Pau l
son, Harry, portrayed by IVIr. Roecr-'s
,°^,".S son. Jim. confro'nted by manj'
d.flVaU.es obtains the release of his
fr.e,.,^ and eventually wins the pretty
yull.ner, but not until the sta? has
found means through which to speak
of iVrZv^^'' ^£""'= "^ ^'^ °^" brand
with ;; n' u" """J*^^ '" general, each
rli i ■ ■^.^"'■5' PU'ich- that Drings
roars from the audience. ^
Mr. Rogers no doubt will do much
HsXhU^rT'"^- Hi« rugged face and
his ability to express himself by facial
wists m.lce him a good camcr^L- sub-
ject. Ihese facts, combined with his
own inimitable philosophy ,and vitt
c.sms, go to make of him one o7 ho
l^ew real humorists of the screen 'o-
By AGNES SMITH:
It is "n^iil . Rogers in "Jos' Call Mp
•Tiiii ' at. the Strand this wccic - The
picture confirms a suspicion that" we hare
had for a Jong time-that Rogers is our
onto screen actor. At first we thought i
liked him becau.v-e it iia.s such a re-
to see a homely hero.
Jes' Call Mo Jim" is 'better than
-Jibilu" and that means that it is a real |
line. It has one scene that is a^ j
ood a.s the part in "The -Miracle Maiv^ _
Auere the crippled boy is healed. Tiie
ctors axe Itogcrs and his little sou, Jim- i
lUiie. The boy prays for the life of his
creen "father. "While wo dislike praying I
Iren in motion pictures, this particu-
scene is so beautifully' acted' by I
Jogers and Jimmie and so finely directed
y Clarence Badger that it misses any
ouch of sentiraeutality. Don't take our
vord for it, but go to the Strand and
watch the girl ushers cry over it. And
would seem that Rogers is goiiig to be i
a regular David "Warficld. .
However, there is a' lot of humor iu
'Je.s Call'ireJjfl,,/'. And it has a good]
itoiy. Rogers's romance with the vil-
a?e milliner is amusingly told Ho
:peud3 his money on feminine hats aN
hough ho is a loiie bachelor with no' one
o give them to'. The subtitles, too cou-
am plenty of shrewd'humor.
The Combination of au engrossing <=tory
ud Rogers's kindly sincerity makes "Jes'
all Mo Jjm" an ;deal picture for those I
,eased by Goldwyn.
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Rembusch Meets Zukor
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Frank Rembusch,
chairman of the Committee of
17, accidentally met Adolph
Zukor in a corridor of the Ho-
tel Cleveland late Tuesday
night.
Rembusch asked Zukor about
Famous Players' theater buy-
ing. The latter told Rembusch
that Paramount did not want
to buy theaters and would not
if assured exhibition of its prod-
uct. Zukor further added that
Paramount was only buying
houses to insure this.
Rembusch reported Mr. Zu-
kor's remarks to the conven-
tion yesterday.
Exhibitors Band Together
Theater Party Last Night
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland-
everybody,
conventions
—Everybody, or nearly
stopped talking about
last night and went to
see a
ters.
A goodly
Fairbanks'
show at one of the local thea-
number saw Douglas
latest production, "The
Mollycoddle," at the Stillman thea-
ter. Paul Lazarus, Charlie Moyer,
Kenneth McGaffey and Carlyle Rob-
inson are telling the cinema world
here about United Artists.
,- (Continued from Page 1)
pledged to carry on the work.
The Motion Picture Exhibitors of
America — the Alfred S. Black organ-
ization— is not a party to the above
plan. Mr. Black has withdrawn from
all activities at the convention and
charges that the Cohen-Rembusch
joint conventions are being railroad-
ed through. Mr. Black further spe-
cifically charges that the screen slide
advertising plan has been accepted by
the exhibitors at the convention and
that many of the exhibitors did not
know for what they were voting.
H. H. Lustig of the Cleveland M.
P. Exhibitors' Association of Ohio
has been elected permanent chairman
of the convention and Willard C. Pat-
terson of the Criterion theater, At-
lanta, secretary.
The Committee of 17, which was
instructed at the time of the Chicago
convention of independent exhibitors
to ascertain the attitude of the pro-
ducers on the exhibiting question, has
submitted its report. It was read
by Frank Rembusch, chairman of the
committee.
The committee recommended that
an important man like former Presi-
dent William Howard Taft be se-
cured to head the combined exhibitor
organization. The committee report
stated that business should be trans-
acted only with independent produc-
ers who are not in any way affil-
the
iated with the theater end of
business. Each exhibitor who is a
member of the new organization
should have a vote, the committee
recommended.
Considerable interest was attached
to the section of the report pertain-
ing to the attitude of the producers
on the theater buying problem. First
National, Metro, Pathe, Robertson-
Cole, Select, United Artists, Univer-
sal and Vitagraph are in favor of the
plan to bar producers from the ex-
hibiting field.
Goldwyn, the report showed, is in<
favor of the move with reservations.
Famous Players and Fox Film Corp.
have not submitted their attitude on
the matter at all.
Why Black Withdrew
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland— Alfred S. Black,
president of the M. P. Exhibit-
ors of America, Inc., in a letter
to WID'S DAILY, explained
why his organization withdrew
from the Cleveland conventions.
Mr. Black said that the con-
vention is being railroaded and
that the slide advertising plan
was accepted at the convention.
Black charges that members
voted for this plan without the
knowledge of what they were
doing.
Over 800 in Cleveland
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Exhibitors from prac-
tically every section of the country
are still pouring in. Over 800 show-
men are here and all the hotels are
jammed to the doors.
Glantzberg Marries Today
Ernest Glantzberg, president of th
Typhoon Fan Co., and Miss Pinci
Iney Lee Estes will be married todaj
/^They will go to Sweden on their hon
eymoon.
Meighan Shoots Scenes
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Thomas Meighan cre-
ated a good deal of excitement by
taking scenes which will be later in-
corporated into "The Frontier of the
Stars."
Chalfin Joins F. P.-L,
Famous Players announces tha
Paul Chalfin, well known in the fiel
of architecture, interior decoratio:
and landscape gardening, will go t
California in about three weeks wher
he will work at the Lasky studio ii
association with Cecil B. De Mille.
28 Films in the Making
Universal Industrial at the presen
time has 28 pictures in the variou
stages of production.
Thursday, June 10, 1920
Doings at Cleveland
More Meetings
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland— The exhibitors and the
National Association aren't the only
organizations meeting here.
Ohio First National has just com-
pleted its annual meeting.
Ohio is the only state in the Union
where a complete and practical sub-
franchise plan has been working dur-
ing the past two years. It is gener-
ally understood that in selling sub-
franchises in various states First Na-
tional people prove the practicability
of the idea by referring to the Ohio
situation.
Manager Lusk of the Cleveland
headquarters took franchise holders
and other guests to the Carpentier
boxing bouts Monday night.
Associated Exhibitors
On Monday there was held at the
Statler a meeting of the Board of
Directors of Associated Exhibitors.
Another meeting was held Tuesday
after the arrival of general manager
Fred C. Quimby from the Coast,
where he has been closing several
important matters.
Ben H. Grimm of the publicity de-
partment of New York, arranged af-
fairs. Several others of the organ-
ization are also here.
Universal Meeting.
Universal district and branch man-
agers of the East and South had a
long conference at the Cleveland.
President Laemmle was on hand and
many matters of importance were dis-
cussed.
Will Make Comedies
St. Petersburg, Fla.— A series of
one and two reel comedies of the
bathing girl type will be made by W.
D. McAdoo and associates. A new
H. H. VAN LOAN
Recent Releases
Tom Mix in
"The Speed Maniac"
"The Virgin of Stamboul"
with
Priscilla Dean
121 West Eulalia Street
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Specials
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God-
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
ProductionB
May^Go to Fair
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — The motion picture in-
dustry, through the National Asso-
ciation, may participate in the Buenos
Aires world's fair which is scheduled
for next year.
Watterson Rothacker has already
been appointed official photographer
of the event.
Two committees have been ap-
pointed by the Association. One of
these, headed by Adolph Zukor, is
designed to work with the new ex-
hibitor organization for the common
good. Besides Zukor, the personnel
of the committee is as follows: Fred
Beecroft, Harry Berman, Samuel
Goldwyn, Charles C. Pettijohn, Mar-
tin Quigley, and Watterson Roth-
acker.
The second committee is a vigi-
lance committee, created for the pur-
pose of protecting the reputation of
the industry. One of the duties of
this committee will be the investiga-
tion of picture promoters and activi-
ties of that sort.
Weekly Synopsis Service
London, Eng. — Curtis Brown, Ltd.,
has instituted a service by which
synopses of every novel published
and of every play produced in Lon-
don are supplied weekly to the lead-
ing producers of both Europe and
America.
List June Releases
Republic and Select will release
during June Owen Moore in "The
Desperate Hero," William Collier in
"The Servant Question" and Eugene
O'Brien in "The Figurehead."
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Geraghty Coming East
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Tom J. Geraghty
will go to New York, the guest of
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pick-
ford, for the opening of "The Mol-
lycoddle," for which Geraghty pre-
pared the scenario. Geraghty also
wrote the scenario for "When the
Clouds Roll By"
/ Worsley to Make Foster Story
Wallace Worsley will direct Madge
Kennedy in Maximilian Foster's
"The Trap."
"The Trap" was originally an-
nounced as one of the S-L pictures
for Metro release, but it has been
sold to Goldwyn, who will release
it uiuler the title "To the Highest
Bidder."
Worsley is now en route east from
the coast. ^
Aroused Over Bay State Bill
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — Although the Legislature
has closed its session, there is still
considerable talk here over the veto
put on the censorship bill by Gov-
ernor Coolidge.
Apparently had members of the
legislature been aware of the fact
that the bill was unconstitutional be-
fore committee hearings on it had
begun, all the agitation over the pas-
sage or defeat of the bill might have
been saved.
]'hilip David, director of the north-
eastern division of the Cimmunity
M. P. Bureau, in an address to the
committee when it considered the
bill, declared that he thought it to be
unconstitutional.
Barnstyn Here
Prominent European Film Man Will
Remain in America
J. C. Barnstyn, of the British and
Continental Trading Co., has return-
ed to America after an extended stay
in Holland and other European coun-
tries.
Barnstyn will remain in America
this time and has already opened of-
fices under the British and Conti-
nental name in the Candler Bldg.
He retains his interest in the H. A.
P. Film Co. of Holland and will rep-
resent them in this country. He has
also been appointed American rep-
resentative of the Cinematographic
M. Hacken and the Societe Anonyme
of Belgium, France and Switzerland.
Barnstyn told yesterday of the for-
mation of a company known as the
J. Lundin Photoplay Co. of Stock-
holm which will distribute American
productions in Scandinavia. He will
dispose of European pictures in this
country.
Eve Unsell Finishes Script
Word was received in New York
yesterday from England that Eve Un-
sell, scenario chief of the Famous
Players - Lasky - British Producers,
Ltd., has just finished the scenario for
"The Great Day," a Drury Lane mel-
odrama. This will be the first pro-
duction to be made in England. "The
Sorrow of Satan" was originally
scheduled for production, but a
change in plans has been made.
"The Fatal Sign," a Stuart Paton
serial, is ready for release through
Hallmark.
D. W. GRIFFITH
— is now only about one-half through with the mak-
ing of his tremendous super comedy production,
"WAY DOWN EAST," and already has taken
more than 185,000 feet of film.
— This is an indication of the gigantic picture he is
preparing, in which will appear such prominent
players as Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Burr
Mcintosh, Creighton Hale, Mary Hay, George
Neville, Porter Strong, Edgar Nelson — and a sur-
rounding company of thousands of supernumeraries.
—"WAY DOWN EAST" will be Mr. Griffith's
most important spectacular production since
"Hearts of the World," and those who have been
privileged to see the scenes already secured are
enthusiastic in declaring that it will be another
"Birth of a Nation."
D. W. GRIFFITH PRODUCTIONS
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Deny Injunction to Gordon Interests
New Bedford, Alass. — The petition
of Max Schoolman of the Gordon in-
terests to restrain the Empire Thea-
ter Corp. from proceeding with its
proposed theater on Elm St., has
been denied. It was also sought in
the petition to restrain the stockhold-
ers of the Empire organization from
selhng or transferring their shares.
It was agreed that these shares could
not be sold or transferred until the
case could be heard.
Claim Color Line Was Drawn
Indianapolis, Ind. — Three negroes,
two women and one man, have sued,
separately, W. C. Quimby, owner of
the JefTerson, on the ground that
they were refused admission to the
house because they are colored.
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uel Gluckow is first assistant to the
comptroller, nad S. Reder is chief of
the newly-formed supply department.
Shows Grow Longer; Prices Rise
Brazil, Ind. — A change of policy
has been afifected at the Arc by the
Brazil Theaters Co. The Saturday
shows which have hitherto consisted
of two reels now consist of four reels
and the rates have been increased
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Cameraman Drowns
San Francisco — While shooting
ocean stufif four miles north of Moss
Beach, Charles A. Gilchrist, a cam-
eraman, lost his footing and was
drowned in spite of efforts made to
rescue him.
Maryland Censors on Rampage
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the ballroom" cut out of a Path
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Emerson Heads Actors' Equity
lohn Emerson was yesterday elect-
president of the Actors' Equity
ague, defeating Wilton Lackaye.
Ziedman Going Abroad
Bennie Ziedman will accompany
:. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks to
irope when they sail next Satur-
y. Bennie says that he is not re-
•ning to Fairbanks' employ and
It the trip is merely in the way of
racation.
.Universal Outing Next Week
Universal will hold its annual out-
3- and games at the Eastern Boul-
ard Hotel, Eastern Blvd. and
ihuyler Road, Westchester, Satur-
y.
A number of buses have been en-
ged which will leave the company's
frees at 1600 Broadway at nine
;lock in the morning. The outing
n last through the entire day.
Scott Organizes Studio Company
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
San Francisco — A. W. Scott, who
zently addressed the Down Town
isn. and advanced a plan for a co-
erative studio as the first step in
pturing producers from Los An-
les, has incorporated the Golden
ite Cinema Studios Corp. > with a
Dital stock of $1,000,000. The di-
:tors are M. Sherman, P. Gerson,
C. Crichton, A. L. Herring, L.
,^ Christie, T. A. Allan and A. H.
iketts.
Guts and Flashes
Constance Talmadge's seventh
production for First National will be
"Good References." It is now in
work under direction of Roy Neill.
Character Pictures has engaged I.
J. Martin, Neil McGuire and Warren
A. Newcomb, title experts, formerly
with Thomas H. Ince, to do special
titles for "The Isle of Destiny."
Felix Goldfarb is now a member
of the Climax Film Corp. sales force,
having tendered his resignation to
Robertson-Cole.
M. Lowell Cash, formerly a mem-
ber of the Selznick publicity depart-
ment, is now connected in a similar
capacity with Arrow.
Jack Keegan is now a member of
First National's publicity depart-
ment.
Hortensc Saunders, Selznick's fan
writer, has been transferred to the
Fort Lee studio, where she is taking
care of the studio publicity.
Van Dyke Brooke has been signed
to appear in "The Passionate Pil-
grim," from the novel by Samuel
Merwin. Cosmopolitan Prod, will re-
lease.
Claims Contract
Brunton Management Says Selznick
Agreement Runs to Nov. 1 —
Denial From Latter
(Uy wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — M. C. Levee, gen-
eral manager of the Robert Brunton
studios where the Selznick west coast
organization has been producing,
states that he holds a contract with
Selznick to produce at the Brunton
plant until Nov. 1.
Myron Selznick, who is now here,
and Harry Rapf, who has acted as
roduction manager for Selznick, both
state that they are now completing
their last two productions at the
Brunton plant. One is a feature with
Olive Thomas and the other a Na-
tional Picture Theaters production
which Henry Kolker is producing.
Selznick has signed Kolker and
vill take him east about July 1 to con-
tinue production.
Hemmer Company Authorized
Albany — The Hemmer Superior
Prod., a Delaware company, has been
authorized to do business in New
York State.
The company has an active capital
of $1,500, while the incorporation pro-
vides for 10,000 shares of common
stock, no par value, and 2,500 of the
preferred at $100 a share.
Realart Plans Under Way
Realart promises very shortly a
omplete announcement as to its 1920-
1921 plans. This will include the
number of productions planned for
the new year as well as details of a
new booking policy.
The company is now celebrating its
first birthday. In the first year of
its existence 13 pictures were re-
leased and four more are ready for
release in July and August.
Leong Plans Chinese Pictures
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — James B. Leong,
who is said to have been the technical
expert on "Broken Blossoms," "The
Red Lantern" and other stories deal-
ing with China, is reported as having
formed a company known as the
James B. Leong Prod., Inc.
The new company will make Chi-
nese stories but will make them in
California. Leong, it is said, plans
pictures which will serve to correct
the general impression that the pres-
ent crop of pictures gives of Chinese
life.
The first picture will be "The Por-
celain Bell of China."
Edward Hemmer, formerly Mary
Pickford's business manager, is head
of the above company, which will pro-
duce in the East with Maud Sylves-
ter as star.
Fox Has Five Features Ready
Five Fox features are ready for
release this month. "The Joyous
Trouble Makers," with William Far-
num; "Three Gold Coins" with Tom
Mix; "The White Lies," with Gladys
Brockwell; "Twins of Suffering
Creek," with William Russell, and
"A World of Folly," with Vivian
Rich.
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"THE ALIBI"
with Paul Scardon
and James Morrison
PAUL SCARDON
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and
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
Ibanez Novel for Coast Filming
Metro's production of "The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse," orig-
inally intended to be made at the
New York studios, has been shifted
to the West Coast studios at Holly-
wood.
This change in plans, announced at
the Sixty-first street studios, has been
made because of the superior nat-
ural scenic environment to be found
in California and the comparative
scarcity of locations about New York
suitable t othe nature of the story.
June Mathis, who is writing the
scenario of the novel, came on from
the Pacific coast last week for the
production.
Now she is to return to Holly-
wood again. She will leave on June
16. The trip will be made, however,
solely for "The Four Horsemen. Af-
ter that is made Miss Mathis will re-
turn to New York.
Rex Ingram will direct the produc-
tion.
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Waid Crane, who supported Anita
Stewart in "The Yellow Typhoon"
and "Harriet and the Piper," is com-
ing to New York for a vacation.
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Way.
Details of the new studio which
Robertson-Cole plan for Los Angeles
the first announcement of which was
published in WID'S DAILY last
week, became known yesterday.
The studio building will house the
various producing units of the com-
pany. The project calls for an ini-
tial nivestment of $500,000. It is
stated that Robertson-Cole has no
intention of making pictures itself.
The building will accommodate at
least 10 stages.
The new studio building, located
between Melrose Ave. and Gower St.,
near the Brunton plant, has been
started, and will be finished in the:
fall, and "Kismet," with Otis Skinner
in the leading role, will be the first
ture made in it.
Some of the stars who will produce
the new plant are Sessue Haya-
kawa, Edith Storey, Lew Cody, Pau-
line Frederick, and Dustin Farnum,
The new Arsene Lupin pictures will
also be made there.
Sceond Skinner Production
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that Otis Skinner, who will appear
in "Kismet" for Robertson-Cole, will
make a second production for that
company and that this will be an-
other oriental subject.
A Robertson-Cole official stated
yesterday that the above report was
not true.
New R.-C. Unit
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany— The Robertson-Cole Real-
ty Corp. has been formed here with
a capitalization of $1,000,000. The
incorporators are Rufus S. Cole, A.
S. Kirkpatrick and H. H. Kempf, 1600
Broadway.
The above company, it was ex-
plained yesterday by a Robertson-
Cole official, was formed to cover the
new structure now in course of con-
struction at 7th Ave. and 48th St.
Vignola Starts on Merwin Story
Robert G. Vignola has started work
on "The Passionate Pilgrim" by
Samuel Merwin for Cosmopolitan
Prod.
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Sell Talmadge Picture
Philadelphia— Joe Brandt of the
National Film has sold "Captivating
]^.Iary Carstairs" to the Rialto Film
txchange for Eastern Pennsylvania
and Southern New Jersey.
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who is directing a big Selig-Mayer
Special, is a customer of ours and
drops in here every few days to keep
his record library complete.
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Koplar--F. P. L. Row
Over Management of St, Louis Thea-
ters— Being Aired in Courts
(Special to WID'.S DAILY)
St. .Louis — A. controversy, over
ownership and control of 10 picture
theaters in this city between the Fa-
mous Players Co. of Missouri and the
Harry Koplar interests has led to the
filing of a suit by the former com-
pany to enjoin Koplar and others
from interfering with the manage-
ment of one of the houses, the Arco
theater, 4011 Manchester Ave.
The defendants are Harry Koplar,
Sol E. Koplar, Nat C. Koplar, all of
the Greater Amusement Co.; Police
Lieut. McKenna, Police Sergt. Geo.
J. Brennan, Matthew J. Walsh, man-
ager of the Arco, and George Carico,
watchman there, whom the police
placed in charge last week after go-
ing to the theater to quell a disturb-
ance between the Koplars on one side
and a representative of Famous Play-
ers on the other.
The petition alleges that the Kop-
lar interests sold the Arco, along with
nine other houses, to Famous Play-
ers last March, and that the latter
concern took possession March 17.
The sale was under a contract by
which the purchase money was to be
paid at stated intervals and the con-
tract has been faithfully lived up to,
according to Frederick L. Cornwall,
president of the company. The sum
of $64,000 was the consideration for
the Arco, he said.
Last week, it is said, representa-
tives of the Koplar interests went to
the Arco and attempted to get con-
trol o fthe theater. In the disturb-
ance which followed policemen eject-
ed representatives of the Famous
Players Company, it is alleged. The
police placed Carico, the watchman,
in charge. Matthew J. Walsh, the
(Continued on Page 3)
Jerome Storm Leaves Ray
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Jerome Storm, who
directed 14 consecutive pictures for
Charles Ray while the latter was
■with Thomas H. Ince, has severad his
connections with the star. Storm's
plans are at present indefinite.
Ray has engaged Joseph De Grasse,
who collaborated on the first Bessie
Love picture for A. J. Callaghan, to
direct his future productions.
"Tarzan" for Indefinite Run
"The Return of Tarzan" will not
terminate its run tomorrow night at
the Broadway, as originally an-
nounced by the Moss offices, but will
continue there indefinitely. William
Collier in "The Servant Question"
will play the theater at a later date.
It's a cinch you'd malinger, too, if you had this bunch of beauties to take
care of you. — "Married Life," a Mack Sennett production, released by First
National. — Advt.
Cohen Elected President
Heads Combined Exhibitors Organization-rBlack's Attempt at Disunion
Fails — Convention Closes
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Sydney S. Cohen was
unanimously elected president of the
Alotion Picture Theater Owners of
America yesterday. That is the name
under which the combined exhibitor
bodies will be known.
The convention has appointed a
number of committees including one
on laws and legislation, ways and
means, organization and by-laws. It
is generally known here that the per-
sonnel of these committees includes
men who are strong adherents of
Sydney Cohen and his organization.
This fact caused considerable di.';-
cussion on the floor of the conven-
tion and around the hotel. Smith
of the Whitehurst interests in Bal-
timore criticised the appointment of
some of the committees openly. He
was answered by Charles O'Reilly of
the New York State League, who
said that two-thirds of the members
of the committee on arrangements
had not seen each other until select-
ed to act on the same committee.
.\ telegram was sent to Governor
Coolidge of Massachusetts thanking
him for his action in vetoing the cen-
sorship bill.
Some excitement was caused by a
suggestion made by O'Reilly that
Marcus Loew be allowed to partici-
natr in the convention without a vote.
It was finally decided to permit Loew,
.Mirer! S. RHck and Sablotsky and
MacGuirk o* 'he atai-Icy Co. of Phil-
adelphia to attend th nvenlion.
Fred J. Herringtr i the Amer-
ican Exhibitors' Assoc .ition of Penn-
sylvania and West \^irginia said that
both Adolph Zukor and Marcus
Loew were "on the run" and were
\villing to give the exhibitors any-
( Continued on Page 4)
After Gish Films ?
Reported Exhibitor Organization
May Book Pictures Direct
.An inter<sling angle on the Cleve- ,
land convention developed yesterday
when it was learned from film men .
who attended the meetings until
Wednesday night that the new exhib-
itor organization may line up a num-
ber of productions which will be .
booked direct to members of the or- ■
ganization without the use of a dis- 'i
tributing organization to cut in on ,
whatever profits may accrue.
It was reported that a series of
conferences were held between Wil-
ham L. Sherrill and Jesse J. Gold-
burg of Frohman Amusement Corp.
and several of the exhibitor officials
in Cleveland regarding the Lillian ■
Gish productions.
Both Mr. Sherrill and Mr. Gold-
burg arrived in New York from
Cleveland yesterday, but would not
discuss the matter further than hint-
ing that there were meetings held in
Cleveland regarding the distribution
of the Gish productions.
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — It was stated here that
the report about exhibitors buying
productions direct from producers was
not true.
Gaumont Showing Tonight
Leon Gaumont will give special
showings of his natural-color pic-
tures in the grand ball room of the
Astor tonight and tomorrow night.
Neilan Leaves for Coast
Marshall Xeilan left for California
yesterday after a four day visit.
Chaplin Going Abroad
(Special to WID^S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Charlie Chaplin may '
go to France to produce for United
Artists when his First Nitional con-
tract expires, according to report.
Meighan Here
Thomas Meighan arrived in New
York yesterday from Cleveland. He
will make "The Frontier of the Stars"
here under direction of Charles
Maigne.
Faxon M. Dean and Bert Dorris,
cameraman and assistant director, are
here from the coast to work with
Charles Maigne on "The Frontier of
the Stars," with Thomas Meighan.
Rothapfel Leads Orchestra
S. L. Rothapfel personally con-
ducted the Capitol orchestra last
night.
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Carlyle Blackwell has signed a
Cosmopolitan contract and will make
his first appearance with Marion Da-
vies in "The Restless Sex."
"A Man There Was" was produced
hy the Swedish Biograph and not by
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'"Scratch My Back' is
one of the most interest-
ing pictures seen here for
many months. The titles,
which mark a departure
from screen conventions,
are particularly delightful."
"Then you really love me"-scene fr om Character Picture's big special
production "The Isle of Destiny" fe aturing Paul Gilmore-advt. .
Four F. P. Productions Under Way
.A.t the present time Famous Play-
ers is producing three pictures at the
56th St. and 44th St. studios. George
Fitzniaurice is at work on "Idols of
Clay" with Mae Murray and David
Powell. Harley Knoles is working
Dorothy Dalton's next picture, ".\
Winter City Favorite," and Edward
Dillon has begun "The Frisky Mrs.
Johnson" with Billie Burke. Charles
Maigne will commence shortly with
Thomas Meighan in "The Frontier of
the Stars." John S. Robertson has
been loaned to Realart and is at this
time completing "A Dark Lantern"
at the Essanay studios in Chicago
with Aliss Alice Brady.
Cameramen Fighting for Recognition
The American Society of Cinemat-
ographers is waging a campaign to
have cameramen given proper recog-
nition for their work. Ward Las-
calle, director general of Special Pic-
tures, and Sol Lesser have agreed to
credit the cameramen on produc-
tions, the latter crediting the ntan
who shot "What Women Love" and
"One Man in a Million."
Would Restrain Kennedy Title
Goldwyn Pictures Corp. has been
sued in the Supreme Court by Ir-
ving Hayward. also known as Alan
Brooks, for an injunction restraining
tlie corporation from using the name,
"Dollars and Sense," for the film just
released, on the ground that the
plaintiff has copyrighted a play of
tl.at name which was produced suc-
cessfully for several years and has
acquired a prior right to the title.
He says that the defendant's film will
destroy his property rights in his
play.
Burglars Busy in Indianapolis
Indianapolis. Ind. — Local yeggmen
are doing a rushing business in pic-
ture houses. Six electric fans and
the lieads from two projection ma-
chines were taken from the Royal in
the latest robbery. The Best was
broken into only recently, two lenses,
a motor and two cases of film having
been removed. On the north side
several houses were looted a few
weeks ago.
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An application by the X. Amuse-
ment Co. against the Hermes Amuse-
ment Co., Inc., for an injunction re-
straining the use by the plaintiff of
premises at 1325 Amsterdam ave-
nue, on which the plaintiff has erect-
ed a motion picture house at a cost
of $35,000 and has personal property
worth $50,000 in the house, has been
denied by Supreme Court Justice
Tierney. The plaintifT alleged that it
would suflfer $100,000 if it were
ousted.
Mrs. Sidney Drew Completes Series
Mrs. Sidney Drew has completed
the fourth of her comedies for Pathe
in the Essanay studio at Chicago.
John Cumberland will close his
theatrical season in Chicago and then
return to New York to begin the
fifth.
Nine Reels Go Up in Smoke
Indianapolis, Ind. — A fire, the ori-
gin of which is unknown, caused the
loss of nine reels of film at the North
Star. Firemen who arrived managed
to keep the blaze confined to the
booth. The operator escaped with-
out injury as did the audience of
thirty.
Arrested for Running Simday Shows
Findlay, O. — Several picture thea-
ter managers have been arrested for
giving performances on Sundays. L.
C. Clark, church layman, swore out
the warrants.
Will Be Open Sunday Only
Buffalo, N. Y. — During the sum-
mer the Empire, an old burlesque:
and formerly Shea's vaudeville
house, will be open on Sundays. A.
policy of seven day runs was recent-
ly adopted.
See Chinese Film
Buffalo. X. Y.— What is said to be
the first motion picture made in
China was recently presented before
the Optimist Club. The production
was made in Pekin and the perform-
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manager, is named as a defendant
because he is aligned with the Kop-
lars, it was explanied by counsel for
the plaintiff.
A. M. Frumberg, attorney for the
Greater Amusement Co., denied that
Famous Players has carried out its
contract. He said that the money
was to be paid on or before May 10,
and that his client had not received
"one cent in a property deal involv-
ing $1,640,000," which, he said, was
the price for the 10 theaters.
According to Frumberg, the action
in the Arco matter is the forerunner
in an attempt by the Koplar inter-
ests to recover all of the theaters in
the deal. He said that Cornwall's
company has been operating these
theaters since March 17. He said the
Koplars intend filing suit to enjoin
Famous Players from continuing in
control. The theaters besides the
Arco are the Kings, Pershing, Shen-
andoah, Juniata, Novelty, Lafayette.
Gravois, Cherokee and Royal.
In the Famous Players' petition it
is alleged that the contract specified
that the three Koplars were to be em-
ployed by the plaintiff. Harry Kop-
lar at $7,500 a year, and the others
at $5,500 each, and that they have
been receiving this compensation.
Loew Due Today
Marcus Loew is expected in town
today from Cleveland, where he has
been attending the conventions.
Pearl White on Location
Cornwall appears as co-plaintiff in
the suit.
I'carl White is working on lu-r
tliird production for William Fox at
Pineville, Kentucky. Charles Giblyn
is directing and in her support are
Richard C. Travers and J. Thornton.
Shirley Mason at Work
Siiirley Mason has started work on
her fifth production for William Fox,
"Merely Mary Ann," by Israel Zang-
will. Kdward J. Le Saint is directing.
John C. Flinn, at the Famous Play-
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Famous Players Co. of Missouri. He
is out of town and at his office it was
stated yesterday no comment could
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Friday, June 11, 1920
Cleveland Convention News
Cohen President
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thing they asked for.
An eleventh hour attack was made
by Alfred S. Black, but it failed to
wreck the confidence of the exhibit-
ors in Cohen. Charles O'Reilly,
Frank Rembusch and Willard Pat-
terson gave a vote of confidence to
Cohen, and Rembusch in answering
Black's charges found occasion to re-
buke the latter.
Rembusch denied that Vitagraph
advanced $1,500 to call the conven-
tion. Cohen in answering Black's
charges of infidelity said that he had
been disciplined by the big interests
for his activities in calling the con-
vention.
He further added that "the octopus
had take one of his theaters while he
was in Albany on legislation." The
"octopus" referred to was Marcus
Loew, who later came to the platform
and said he didn't know he had se-
cured Cohen's theater. Loew oiTered
it back to Cohen, who accepted amid
wildest enthusiasm for Loew's gen-
erosity.
Each state gave 10 per cent of its
share of the $100,000 to be raised,
and this, with personal contributions,
totaled $14,000, all subscribed in half
an hour. Loew gave $2,000; C. H.
Miles, who owns four theaters here,
$2,000, and the New York League,
$1,000.
The officers elected were as follows:
Sydney Cohen, New York, presi-
dent; C. C. Griffin, San Francisco, 1st
vice-president; Joe Hopp, Chicago, 2d
vice-president; W. C. Patterson, At-
lanta, 3d vice-president; C. W. Gates,
4th vice-president; E. T. Peters, Dal-
las, treasurer; Sam Bullock, Cleve-
land, executive secretary; M. M. Van
Praag, Kansas City, recording secre-
tary.
An executive committee with a
member from each shipping zone was
appointed as follows:
Buffalo, A. C. Hayman; New York,
Charles O'Reilly; Albany, W. H. Lin-
ton; Boston, E. H. Horstmann; New
Jersey, Joseph Stern; Washington,
C. E. Whitehurst; Cleveland, Henry
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For Sell Defense
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Before leaving
for New York Adolph Zukor
issued a statement in which he
said Famous Players-Lasky
had no idea of entering the ex-
hibiting field until two years
ago when a group of exhibit-
ors decided to go into the pro-
ducing and distributing field
and made offers to every star
and director employed by Fa-
mous Players.
The statement says in part:
'In self-defense we were
forced to take steps to provide
an outlet for our pictures in
every section where the pre-
sentation of our product was
threatened by activities of ex-
hibitors who were producing
and distributing their own pic-
tures. We were faced with a
situation in which we were not
able to obtain proper represen-
tation in many important com-
munities without becoming in-
terested in theaters. We had
no desire to enter the exhibit-
ing business. We have no de-
sire to extend our theater oper-
ations.
"Famous Players-Lasky Cor-
poration will be very glad to
confer at all times with a com-
mittee representing all exhib-
itors, including exhibitors who
are producing and distributing
pictures, for the purpose of
bringing about harmony and
understanding in all branches
of our industry for the mutual
benefit of all."
Lustig; Indiana, Frank Rembusch;
Atlanta. Jake Wells; Dallas, A. W.
Link; Cincinnati, H. Alexander.
The executive committee was still
in session late last night.
With the election of officers the
convention closed. Minneapolis has
made a bid for the next convention.
Most o-f the crowd has left town.
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Loew Makes Hit
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — Marcus Loew, when he
finally reached the convention floor
made the hit of the convention.
Loew delivered a "heart-to-heart"
talk and told the exhibitors some se-
crets of his business and why he had
Wall Street money in the business.
He said he was driven to Metro when
threatened with percentage by a big
producer he refused to call by name.
Loew warned the exhibitors against
opposing the deposit system, saying
that independent producers needed
the advance deposits to live. His in-
vestment in Metro is $5,000,000, Loew
said, and he planned investing $4,-
000,000 more.
Loew advised a careful selection
for president and when that was ac-
complished he urged the exhibitors to
stand by their selection loyally.
Black Issues Call
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland— Alfred S. Black
has called a convention of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors of
America, Inc., to be held at the
Astor Hotel, New York, July
28-29.
Federated Meeting in Cleveland
(Staff Correspondence)
Cleveland — The executive commit-
tee of the Federated Film Exchanges
of America, Inc., is meeting here.
Federated will announce its gen-
eral manager next week.
A. M. P. A. Hears of Cleveland
Harry Reichenbach and Jerome
Beatty told the A. M. P. A. members
who didn't get to Cleveland all about
the convention in their own fashion
at a regular meeting yesterday. i
Film Men Return from Cleveland
A number of film men returned
from Cleveland and its various meet-
ings yesterday.
Among them were William A. Bra-
dy, Samuel Goldwyn, Adolph Zukor,
Harry Reichenbach, Claude Saund-
ers, Jerome Beatty, Charles E. Mac-
Carthy, Gordon Place, Harry H.
Buxbaum, Sydney R. Kent, Al Licht-
man, Maurice Meyers and E. M.
.Ascher.
Mike Lewis Here
Mike Lewis, Famous Players dis-
trict manager with headquarters in
Kansas City, arrived in New York
yesterday with the Famous Players'
home office delegation. He will re-
main here for a few days.
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Producers Combine
iVill Buy Props and Materials Col-
lectively— Form Special Com-
pany on Coast
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The 36 members of
he Motion Picture Producers' Asso-
;iation, which includes in its mem-
jership most of the large manufactur-
ng units on the coast, have formed
1 new company known as Cinema
Mercantile Company with a capital-
ization of $500,000 for the purpose of
buying, collectively, materials and
supplies used by the companies for
production purposes.
Plans include the purchase or erec-
tion of a large central warehouse with
track facilities for receiving, reship-
ping and storing props, materials and
supplies, and also the building here
of a large factory for the manufac-
tureture of furniture and other acces-
sories not easily obtainable in the
Dpen market.
Articles of incorporation state that
the company intends to "purchase,
(Continued on Page 3)
F. P. After More Theaters
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Pittsburgh — Famous Players-Lasky
ivill erect a $500,000 combination the-
iter and office building here on East
Liberty St. The theater will seat
ibout 3,200.
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Baltimore — Famous Players, it is
understood, have made an oflfer to the
greater Baltimore Theaters Co., op-
erating the Belnord, Linwood, Alad-
iin and Belvedere, to buy the com-
)any out.
(Special to WIB'S DAILY)
Syracuse — It is reported here that
:he Empire theater will be taken over
)y Famous Players.
The manager and owner of the
:heater, however, state that the re-
port is not true.
Fairbanks Party Sails Today
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks,
Benny Ziedman and Edward Goodal
sail today aboard the Lapland for
Europe.
The trip is purely one for pleasure
md according to a schedule the party
mil be back in New York July 26.
Those who will remain behind are
Mrs. Charlotte Pickford, Carlyle
Robinson and Kenneth McGaflfey.
Four Stories for Joseph Schenck
John Emerson stated yesterday that
le and Anita Loos had not signed
ivith Isaac Wolper, but have arranged
■o write four stories for Joseph M.
Schenck between now and May 1,
1921.
They were perfectly happy until the villain
Sennett's "Married Life," a First Kational
slipped in the door. — Mack
attraction. — Advt.
American Hepworth
British Company Forms Unit Here —
May Acquire Theaters for Films
Albany — Hepworth Picture Pla\-:,
with an active capital of $5,000, have
been chartered here. The incorpora-
tion papers provide for 1,000 shar-^s
of common stock, no par value. The
incorporators are Paul Kimberley, T.
P. McMahon and B. O. Elliott.
None of the above mentioned in-
corporators could be reached yester-
day for a statement as to the plans
of the new company.
From sources usually well informpd
it was learned yesterday that Paul
Kimberley, \yho is general manager
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Reduce Censor Fee
Chicago — The three censors w no
had visions of dividing up $10,000 be-
tween them will have to be contnt
with just half that amount. The C i.-
sorship Commission, which is now-
drafting the new ordinance, cut ,;he
proposed sum to $5,000.
Exciiange in Dallas
Associated First National Opens Of-
fice— Ready for Fight with Hulsey
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas — The Associated First Na-
tional exchange promised for this ter-
ritory when First National officials
were in conference with independent
e.xhibitors a few weeks ago on the
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Ind'p'ts Organize
New Body Headed by Rifkin Will
Operate Along Lines of Fed-
erated Exchanges
It developed yesterday that at the
Cleveland convention just closed Her-
man Rifkin of Boston, a well knowrj
figure in the state right field, suc-
ceeded in perfecting an organization
of independent operators which will
become active in a few weeks.
A meeting was held on Wednesday
at the Hotel Winton, Cleveland, at
which were present Foster of Cincin-
nati, Brockwell of Chicago, Monstock
of Detroit, Zierler of New York City
and Luchese of Philadelphia.
Rifkin held pro.xies for a number of
other independents at that meeting.
It is understood that as a result of
the session an organization was out-
lined which will be perfected at a
meeting to be held in Cleveland
June 21.
Rifkin is understood to have lined
up about 70 per cent of the country
on his idea. It is expected that the
new organization will operate along
the lines of the Federated Film Ex-
changes of America. Inc., of which
Joe Friedman of Chicago is president.
Gaumont Film Shown
"The Victory Parade in Paris," a
film produced by Leon Gaumont in
natural colors, was shown last night
to an m\ ited audience at the Astor.
The showing will be given again
tonitht.
tonitl
'if:
Donnelly Upholds Gilchrist
Supreme Court Justice Donnelly in
refusing to interfere with the action
of License Commissioner Gilchrist in
revoking the license of the Harris
Theater because of the presentation
there of the film, "Some Wild Oats,"
owned by Samuel Cummins, on the
ground that he did not approve the'
film, stated that the commissioner has
full power to regulate the presenta-
tion of films and unless he acts arbi-
trarily, tyrannically or unreasonably
there is no basis for interference by
the courts. Justice Donnelly, who
viewed the film, decided that the
commissioner did not act unjustlj'.
Madge Kennedy Co.
Goldwyn Star Forms Her Own Unit
— Plans Four a Year_
A representative of Madge Ken-
nedy stated yesterday ^^at Miss Ken- I
nedy, who is now under contract with
Goldwyn, will form her own produc- '
ing unit to be known as the Madge •
Kennedy Pictures Corp. and will ■
make four productions a year.
Miss Kennedy's contract runs un-
til September. Upon its termination i
she will go to Europe for a month's l
vacation. She will then appear in a
stage play in New York and make
pictures during the day in the East. ■
Distribution arrangements have not
been completed nor Miss Kennedy's
director selected. The new organiza-
tion is still in the formulative stagey
Gabriel Hess of Goldwyn said yes-
terday :
"While it is true that one of the
terms of Miss Kennedy's contract
expires in September, we still have
the right to exercise an option on her
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise,
135 W. 44th St.— Bryant 5234.— Advt.
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Weiman Story for Wm. De Mille
Following the completion of "His
Friend and His Wife," which Williain
De Mille is now directing for Para-
mount, it is understood he will film
"Footlights,", a .Saturday. Evening
Post story by Rita Weiman.
Cold'
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The Los Angeles Times says
of "Jes' Call Me Jim":
"This latest picture in which
I Rogers appears is by far the best
. thing he has done, not only be-
i cause of the acting, but on ac-
count of the story which is
fresh and original."
"The trouble with you is you are too damned lazy" — scene from "The
Isle of Destiny," Character Pictures' special 6 reel production featuring
Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
In the Courts
J. Frank Hatch has been sued in
the Supreme Court by Herbert H.
Yudkin for $100,000 damages for as-
sault on Jan. 15 at 729 7th Ave.
The Fox Film Co. has been sued
in the Supreme Court by Edward La-
tell for $25,000 because the Fox peo-
ple had him arrested in 1916 on a
charge of receiving stolen property
and he was held in $1,000 bail, but the
indictment gainst him was quashed
on the application of the District At-
torney.
In a suit of the Screen Products
Co., Inc., against the Gaumont Co.
the defendant has filed an answer al-
leging that no binding agreement was
made between the parties, no delivery
was made, and there was no pay-
ment on account.
The controversy between Max
Glucksmann and Gillespie Bros. Co.
over the sale by the latter of "At the
Mercy of Men," "Getting Mary Mar-
ried." "Jacques of the Silver North"
and "The Isle of Conquest" in Chili
and the Argentine when Glucksmann
alleges that he had sole rig-hts to the
pictures for those countries, has re-
sulted in two suits by Glucksmann
against the Gillespie Co., one for
$3,160 for prints delivered at Valpa-
raiso and Buenos Aires, and one for
$20,300 damages.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Edward LeSaint is to
direct Shirley Mason, who was for-
merly directed by Howard Mitchell.
Twenty-seven people, members of
the cast of "Hearts Are Trumps,"
IRex Ingrahiam, the director, his as-
jiistant, Walter Mayo, and two cam-
eramen are at Huntington Lake, 75
miles in the mountains back of
Fresno.
Henry King has again been assign-
ed to the direction of an H. B. War-
ner feature and will soon start pro-
duction on "The Brass Bottle."
Blanche Sweet's recently completed
Hampton production, "Leona Goes
a Hunting," has received its final ed-
iting.
Supreme Court Justice Giegerich
has signed a final judgment in the suit
of Darcj^ & Wolford ao-ainst William
Stoermer over the use of the title,
"Tidal Wave," for a film play be-
cause the plaintiiT used it first for a
speaking play. The court decides
tiiat the plaintiff established a prior
right to the name and that Stoermer
could not use it. He must pay the
costs of the suit and an extra allow-
ance of $250 to the plaintiff, making
a total of $375.
William Desmond's latest pic-
ture, produced under the working title
of "Far From Make Believe," has
been changed to "A Broadway Cow-
boy."
Owen Moore and liis director, Vic-
tor Herman, will leave in about ten
days for New York City.
Henry Kolker will direct the next
production for the National Picture
Theaters to be made at the Coast
Studios.
Barthelmess to Marry
Mary Hay and Richard Barthel-
mess will be married next Friday af
the Church of the Heavenly Rest.
Barthelmess, not so long ago, in-
timated that bachelerhood was good
enough for him.
Howard Mitchell, director, starts
directing Eileen Percy in "Myra
Meets His People" Saturday. This
is an adaptation from a Saturday
Evening Post story and will be made
into a six reel production.
GAUSMAN.
Hines Shoots Films on 6th Ave.
Johnny Hines, who appears as
"Torch}'" in the "Torchy" comedies,
produced by Master Films, Inc., and
distributed by Educational, attracted
a good deal of attention yesterday
morning when he shot scenes on 6th
.'\ve. near 40th St.
More Room for First Nat'l
First National has taken over the
third and sixth floors in the building
at 6-8 West 48th St., thus giving i
total of four floors in the one struc-
ture.
The third floor will house the aud-
iting department and the sixth the
accessory department. The public-
ity department will be moved frorr
the eighth to the seventh.
May Adopt Proportional Tax
San Francisco — A sliding tax foi
motion picture houses, based on th(
difference in the admission rate)
charged and the seating capacity, wil
be taken up by the license tax com
mittee of the Board of Supervisors
The schedule, submitted by the Bu
reau of Municipal Research, range;
from a $100 tax per year on housei
seating 500 with a ten cent adrais
sion rate, to $2,750 on houses charg
ing 50 cents and seating 2500.
Chandlee and Laub Busy
Harry Chandless and William B
Laub have completed the editing an«
titling of "Tex" O'Reilly's first pro
duction, "Free Grass," and are nov
at work on Reilly's second produc
tion, "Crossed Trails." This is a se
ries of western pictures produced ii
the Big Bend country of West Texas
Chandlee and Laub are also en
gaged at present in the preparatioi
of the sub-titles for "McVeagh o
the South Seas," with Harry Carey
A Macklyn Arbuckle comedy
"Welcome to Our City," has also jus
left their hands and four others, feat
uring the same star, are awaitin;
their attention.
Dealy Gets $30,000 Verdict
James J. Dealy, an assistant direc
tor at the New York studios of th
Famous Players, has been awarded |
verdict of, $30,000 against Gus Hil}
Inc., for injuries that destroyed thj
sight of an eye. t
There is many a slip twixt
the cup and the lip, — as the
exhibitor often discovers
when his carefully selected
film arrives unaccompanied
by RITCHEY posters.
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own, improve, lease, sell and deal in
real property, and to buy, sell, own
and deal in real property of all kinds."
No 47 The incorporators, who are also
CONEY ISLAND, N. Y.— A visit to Para- directors of the Cinema Mercantile
4ise of Fun! Orphan kiddies find ena'ess rv,mnanv inrliirlp- Ahraham T plir
thrills and deligts in outing at the p»f>Bherr^o"]Pa"> . niciuoe. ADranam _Lenr,
amusement resort. Goldwyn; Joseph W. Engel, Metro;
BALBOA, CANAL zON&-Czecho-Siovak Q H. Christie, Christie Film Co.;
l%°'from"s!reHa\o°Z'twerp''pas^se%Througi; Robert Brunton, Brunton Studios;
Panama CanaL .. _. ,. i Wm. S. Smith, Vitagraph ; Sol M
PatkeNews
IN THE LIMELIGHT— Sir Thomas _.
ton arrives in U. S. to prepare for big yacnt i ' - ■ -"' -" ' ' "tj" "r> >.t ui
race— he owns the "Shamrock," challenger of butt, Famous Players; R. R. Nehls
i/-a*c fit-l*» 1-n tVif* Tnf frnational Cud. At-n^nVoti PTilmc* R R T-Ir\iinr
L'P- , Wurtzel, Fox Film; Frank A. Gar-
America's title to the International Cup. I American Films; R. R. HoUgh, Rob-
Samuel Gompers and other leaders of Anier- prtson-CoIe StudioS, Inc.; Mack Sen-
ican _Federation of Labor hich holds its „„,^.^„_, T„„ 1 J T T.,;. „„„I . Tl,„„
41st Annal Convention at Montreal.
Switzerland enters League of Natioiis! The
momentuous event is proclaimed with flags
flying and bands playing national airs.
SONDERBORK, SCHLESWIG — North
Schleswig votes separation from Germany!
Plebiscite restores territory to Danes — peo-
ple give mighty ovation to Danish troops
upon arrival.
COLUSA, CAL. — Battle with birds on wmgs
of airplane — aerial patrol covers rice-fields
to combat the thousands of invading wild
duck. , ^
ATHENS. GREECE — King of Greece at-
tends Pan-hellenic Games — King Alexandres
arrives to watch athletic events in the vast
Stadium. .,„ ..
BELLINGHAM, WASH.— "Tulip-tune in
Washington!" Tulips in full bloom in
Nature's gardens of the Northwest— a gov-
ernment bulb farm.
CHICAGO, ILL. — At the Repubhcan Na-
tional Convention! Scenes taken at the
Coliseum where delegates of Republican par-
ty gather to select presidential candidate.
Suffragettes bring their "plank" to the Con-
vention.
The Irish are there too.
Over 14,000 fill the Coliseum as the Conven-
tion is officially opened. _ „
A new era in political conventions — dry re-
freshments. L D .
SIDELIGHTS — Animated artoon by Bert
Green. Chairman Will Hays gently calls the
meeting to order.
Seen in the lobby— Chauncey Depew has at-
tended them all since Abe Lincoln s time.
Lodge and Hiram get together on the treaty.
Just dropped in —
nett; Carl Laemmle, Universal; Thos.
H. luce: Hal E. Roach, Rolin Film;
Louis B. Mayer and W. J. Reynolds,
secretary of the Motion Picture Pro-
ducers' Association.
Decision to organize in order to
be able to buy at wholesale prices di-
rect from mills and manufacturers
was reached at a recent meeting of
the 36 members of the association.
In addition to having spent in the
past $20,000,000 a year among the re-
tail merchants of Los Angeles, at re-
tail prices, the producers claim that
their rentals of props and furniture
have cost them collectively another
$500,000 a year, and that the costume
rental bill has been about $250,000 an-
nually. All of the needs will, in the
future be supplied by the co-opera-
tive scheme just launched.
Exchange in Dallas
(Continued from Page 1)
Lynch-Hulsey combination, has been
established, with temporary head-
quarters at 1713^ Commerce St.
Tom Boland, Saul Harris and C. J.
Mussclman have been granted the
•Associated franchise for Oklahoma,
Texas and Arkansas. E. T. Peters,
president of the Texas Exhibitors'
Circuit, has been made manager of
the exchange.
E. H. Hulsey, who is now affil-
iated with S. A. Lynch, holds the old
First National franchise in the South-
west.
Associated First National Pictures,
Inc., began operations with the re-
lease of "The River's End," and now
lists in its releases practically all of
its big features for the summer sea-
son as well as for next year.
Associated First National pictures,
according to the company's officials, '
will therefore not be available to Hul-
sey, who holds the old First National
franchise for his territory. The new
First National productions will be
available to Tom Boland, Saul Harris
and Musselman, who have been
granted the franchise for Texas, Ok-
lahoma and Arkansas.
In this way. Associated First Na-
tional plans, to get a maximum of
representation for its pictures in the
Southwest.
William Smith Here
William Smith, district manager
for Famous Players with jurisdicti(^n
over Washington and Baltimore, is
in town for a few days.
House Changes
Houses Bought
Minneapolis — Fjellman and Shold
bought Star from Fred Anderson.
Kilbourne, Wis.— A. and R. Amuse.
Co., chain, bought Empire.
Joliet, Mon.— Leslie Holder bought
Pastime from G. A. Richardson.
$50,000 Reward
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Toronto — The wife of Ambrose J.
Small is offering $50,000 for informa-
tion leading to the whereabouts of
Small who, it will be recalled, disap-
peared almost immediately after clos-
ing a $1,000,000 deal with the Trans-
Canada Theaters,
services for a number of years."
Edwin Harden Co., Inc., is now on
the eighth floor of the Longacre Bldg.
Madison, Minn.— W. E. Lyons
bought Grand from C. J. Novack.
r Edgerton, Minn.— C. H. Peterson
bought house from Baldwin and Pet-
erson.
San Francisco — E. Rosenthal
bought Washington Square from O.
Atkinson and L. B. Lahm Bros.
San Francisco — M. Klein and Jack
Richards bought Majestic from J.
W. Morris.
Quanemo, Kans— Painter. $12,000.
400. Ready late in May.
EQUin PICTURES
Aeolian Hall, N. Y.
Announces to the trade that it
will shortly release a six reel
feature photoplay, entitled,
^Whispering Devils*
American Hepworth
(Continued from I'agc 1)
of Hepworth Pictures, one of the
prominent English producers, and
Reginald Warde, well known export-
er, had perfected an alliance to show
in this country a series of Hepworth
productions which Kimberley brought
with him from England. i
It was further learned that if as I
has been the case until now, Amer-
ican exhibitors and exchanges mam-
tain their indifference towards play-,
ing the British pictures, the new com-,
panv will either build or acquire the-,
aters throughout the country to show
the films.
If such should be the case, it will
mean the first earnest effort on the'
part of British producers to insist
upon securing screens for their pic-
tures in this country.
Mr. Warde could not be reached
at his office late yesterday afternoon
for a verification of the above facts.
Amalgamated Exhibitors Circuit
Opens Office
Halifax — As a result of a trip com-
pleted by Phil Hazza, general man-
ager of the Amalgamated Exhibitors
Circuit, Amalgamated will move its
office from St. John, N. B., to this
city.
E. H. Teel, district manager of
the Maritime Provinces for Regal
Film, has been appointed district
manager for Amalgamated Ex-
change, 102 Hollis St.
Camden Victoria Opens Monday .
(Special to WID'S DAILY) i
Camden, N. J.— The Victoria thea-|.
ter, 2*th and Federal Sts., will openi
Monday night.
The theater, which is owned by the
Victoria Amusement Co., Inc., will
have its premiere with "Down on the
Farm."
Walter Woods has completed the,;
scenario of "The Traveling Sales-I
man," which will be filmed by Roscoe
("Fatty") Arbuckle.
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JULIAN ELTINGE in
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ANITA STEWART in
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WALLACE REID in
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Sunday, June 13, 1920
Coast Folks Aroused
Over Statement That Film Compa-
nies Are Averse to Helping
'■ Los Angeles
: (By wire to WID'S DAILY)
I Los Angeles — Considerable stir
; was caused here by the publication of
'■ a lengthy article in the Times to the
: effect that the motion picture com-
I panics were opposed to taking part in
anything that might benefit Los An-
geles and the Chamber of Commerce.
It seems that the statement was
made to the Tim,es by Walter Long,
' v/ho has appeared in a number of
■] Paramount productions made here,
; and who acted as manager for the all-
star performances of "Arizona" at
■ Clune's Auditorium.
Long, it appears, made the remark
to a city official who wanted to make
■ an announcement from the stage re-
' ^ garding the purchase of school bonds.
' Long's statement was taken up
: with the Chamber of Commerce, who
I conducted an investigation among
1 the producing companies.
I _ Abraham Lehr, president of the
I : Motion Picture Producers' Associa-
tion, which includes practically all
of the producers in California, denied
I Long's statement. It later developed
that Long was expressing his own
I sentiments and not those of the in-
dustry at large.
The newspapers here played up the
story and devoted quite some space
to it.
Offers 20% Discount
Robert W. Priest of the Film Mar-
ket, Inc., who handles the sales on
"The House Without Children," is
offering a 20 per cent discount to in-
dependent buyers from June 15 to
July 15.
Priest will allow buyers to figure
their own territories and then deduct
the discount. The picture is sched-
uled at $100,000.
Reichenbach to Entertain
Harry Reichenbach was so glad to
get back to New York from Cleve-
I land that he invited the A. M. P. A.
to be his guests at a golf tournament
which he will conduct at the Bayside
Country Club next week.
The advertisers weren't so keen
about the golf part but when Harry
said he would also tender a luncheon
the invitation was accepted with alac-
rity.
Ballin Getting Ready
Hugo Ballin expects to start work
;: shortly on "The Honorable Gentle-
j men," by Achmed Abdullah, as his
first independent production.
While Ballin has an option on all
of Abdullah's writings he will not
confine himself exclusively to those
works, but will make a second pic-
ture from a story by another author.
The third production will probably be
another Abdullah story.
The Personal Appearance Trick
H. H. Van Loan, scenario writer,
made personal appearances at the
Playhouse in Hudson, N. Y., while
his picture "The Virgin of Stamboul"
was playing there. Hudson is Van
Loan's home town and they handed
him more publicity than the picture
itself.
More Arrivals
New York Once Again the Film Cen-
ter— Executives Return
New York is once again the film
center of the country, so far as ex-
ecutives are concerned.
With the termination of the Cleve-
land convention film folk are coming
back to New York.
Among arrivals yesterday was a
party of Pathe folks including Harold
Lloyd, Hal Roach and Elmer Pear-
son.
The United Artists delegation in-
cluded Paul N. Lazarus, Charles
Moyer, Kenneth McGaffey and Car-
lyle Robinson.
Others who returned were Fred
C. Quimby, H. H. Wellenbrink,
Marcus Loew, E. M. Saunders and
Ben H. Grimm.
Fred B. Warren, general manager
of the Associated Producers, Inc.,
was another arrival in town yester-
day. Mr. Warren was at the con-
vention.
Traverse Company
Coast Says New Unit Will Maike 4
Pictures a Year — No Confirma-
tion Here
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — It is reported here
that Madlaine Traverse, who recently
left Fox, will head her own producing
unit and that she has completed ar-
rangements with three New York
business men to finance the company.
It is further reported that Miss
Traverse's services are tied up for
two years and that in that period 8
productions will be made. The first
will be an original story by Samuel
Merwin.
Work is to be started about Sept. 1
in California, although the character
of the first picture may necessitate
a trip to Honolulu and Japan.
Company Returns from Location
Burton George and his company
including Charles Gerrard, who have
been making a Selznick special in
Banff, Canada, have returned to town.
Miss Traverse, as noted, is in New
York stopping at the Algonquin. An
effort to reach her for verification of
the above proved futile.
Cuts and Flashes
James Cruze will direct Wallace
Reid in "The Charm School."
Mae Bush, who appeared in "The
Devil's Pass-Key," will play leads in
Universal westerns.
"Bill" Hart has been nominated for
sheriff of Hood River County, Ore.
"Bill" is willing providing he can re-
main in Los Angeles and fulfill his
duties at the same time.
George Kleine is reviving seven pic-
tures in which Shirley Mason starred,
and 12 one reel James Montgomery
Flagg comedies under the title "Girls
You Know."
Photo Products Export Company,
in the Candler Bldg., are the selling
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Exchange Changes
Cleveland, O. — C. A. Thompson,
manager of Republic, has resigned,
while Webster, manager of Select and
Selznick, has been transferred to an-
other exchange. District Manager
Hyman meanwhile is in charge of
both offices.
Philadelphia— The Electric Short
Subject Exchange wil distribute Ed-
ucational's output in this territory.
Buffalo, N. Y.— D. W. Fish has
been added to the sales staff of the
loical Famous Players office.
Atlanta, Ga. — Paul Phillips, hither-
to a salesman for Robertson-Cole,
has been appointed publicity mana-
ger for that organization's local
branch.
Atlanta — Dan Roberts, formerly
manager of the Springer Opera
House at Columbus, is now a mem-
ber of the Robertson-Cole sales
force.
Sterling Features
New Producing Company in Field —
First Made in Kentucky
J. Harrison Edwards, author and
director of "The Fighting Kentuck-
ians," a picture produced by the Ster-
ling Feature Pictures, Inc., is in New
York.
The Sterling company is a Dela-
ware corporation and its board of
directors consists of William Shinn,
president; Olin F. Phillips, treasurer;
Judge Hastings, Prof. Beacombe
(president Beacombe College) and
Howard Turner and Brothers, all of
Wilmington, Del.
The first picture was made in Ken-
tucky. Five more productions are]
scheduled to be made under direction (
of Edwards.
Distributing arrangements have not
as yet been made, but Robert W.
Priest is handling the affairs of the
company along those lines.
Dinner for Joe Plunkett
Joe Plunkett's friends just couldn't
hold back that secret any more.
They have banded together and are
going to tender Joe a "Welcome back"
dinner at Keen's Chop House next
Friday. The gathering will be
limited to 50 persons and Bert Adler
at Realart is acting as treasurer for
the "surprisers."
Albany Police Pass Argus Film
Albany— Chief of Police James L.
Hyatt attended a special performance
of "The House Without Children" at
the Clinton Square theater. It was
unanimously agreed that the picture
was free from any obscene features.
Manchester, N. H. — Abraham
Goodside heads the concern which,
will build the Majestic.
There are more prints of
Comedyart working in the
U. S. to-day than any
other Film of any kind.
WHY?
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Monday, June 14, 1920
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Labor as a Producer
New Twist in Picture Making in the
Air — Working Classes Seek
Fair Play on Screen
If organized labor cannot obtain
what it terms "fair play" on the
screens of the country, it is very like-
ly that hundreds of unions will enter
the exhibiting field on their own hook.
According to Louis Gardy. dra-
matic and motion picture editor of
the New York Call, a strong Social-
ist and labor organ, the American
Federation of Labor, the organized
railroad brotherhoods and various
other organized labor bodies whose
membership aggregates almost 10,-
000,000, are disgusted with the meth-
ods used by picture producers in
showing various issues in which la-
bor is involved. They say, states
Gardy, that invariably the employer's
side of the problem involved is in-
corporated in the films while the
working man's version of the story
is eliminated.
Gardy on Saturday emphasized the
point that the impression in labor cir-
cles had no political strings attached
to it since a considerable percentage
of organized labor bodies did not be-
long to the Socialist party.
As concrete evidence of the growth
of the movement for exhibition of la-
bor films, Gardy said that in New
York there has been formed a body
known as the Labor Film Service.
Inc., Herman Ross, manager, which
has been authorized by the Central
Federated Union, the local branch of
the American Federation of Labor, to
solicit the raising of $50,000 among
'labor locals and individuals for the
production of a labor film.
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Jerome Storm Coming East
tP.y wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Jerome Storm, who
recently severed connections with the
Charles Ray organization, left for
New York late Friday. He will stop
at the Algonquin.
Mayer Film for Pathe
The Capitol Trave'augh series, pre-
pared exclusive!}- for the Capitol by
Hy Mayer, is to be gi. en general dis-
tribution.
An arrangement has been reached
between Edward Bowes and Paul
Brunet of Pathe under which Pathe
undertakes to give the comedy feat-
ure world distribution. The Trave-
laughs will be made a part of the
Pathe Review after pre-release show-
ing at the Capitol.
Meet me face to face at any First Nat'onal exchange and you will get the
laugh of your life in Mack SenneU's "Married Life" — not a war picture. —
Advt.
Rentals in Nine Months
Total $62,520,167.20
Results Based on Government Tax Returns — Yearlj' Total Will
Average 83 Millions — All Distributors
Included in Compilation
WID'S DAILY herewith presents what is believed to be the
first concrete evidence as to the volume of business done by the
motion picture distributors of the country.
The figures given are o'ficial and are taken from the rec-
ords now on file in the offices of the Bureau of Internal Revenue,
Treasury Department, at Washington.
The exhibitors of the country are at present paying a 5 per
cent tax on their film rental;-. Therefore with the revenue the
government derives from thi^s source as its basis the following
interesting data is obtainablfi:
For the month of March, 1920, which includes the latest tab-
ulations of data of this character, the Federal Government se-
cured from the renting or leafing of film $565,854.47. This being
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16L a Year
To Be Handled by New Independer
Combination — Zierler Tells of
Plans
-Sixteen productions a year will h,'
handled by the new combination «'
independent exchangemen formed b
Herman Rifkin of Boston in Clev(
land last week.
-Sam Zierler. president of the Con!
monwealth Film Corp., who attende
the Cleveland meetings, said on Sat-
urday that the independents interesi'
ed in the new proposition were reall
in earnest and that they planned
national organization which woul
last permanently.
The organization, according t
Zierler, will be in the market for ir
dependent productions and if thos'
productions are not obtained with sul
ficient regularity, the organizatio
will produce pictures itself or financ
productions.
Another interesting angle on th
project is a plan by which exhibitor
will share in the profits of distribt:
tion. With this as an inducement, :'
is figured a maximum of distributio
will be obtained for the organizatiot
The body will be definitely roundc'
out at the meeting scheduled fo
Cleveland on June 21.
Zierler will have the New York an<;
the New Jersey franchises.
Bryan Sued Over Film Contract
(By w.re to WID'S DAILY) ;
Chicago — William Jennings Brya:
is being sued by George R. Daltori
who is seeking an injunction to re
strain Bryan from appearing in film
which deal with prohibition.
Dalton says Bryan agreed to ap-
pear in a prohibition film, but late'
changed his mind because he, it is al
leged, wanted a greater share of th
profits. Dalton sues for money whic!
he says he invested personally am
the amount he says he lost because 0|
Bryan's change of mind.
J. Stuart Blackton actually startec
a production in which Bryan was tij
appear, but because of various delay
Blackton changed the subject to ai
out-an-out entertainment film an('
released it as "The Moonshine Trail'
through Pathe.
Schnitzer, Eqtiity President
Joseph .'^chnitzer. it developed oi
Saturday, is now president of Equitjj
Pictures Corp. |
Schnitzer's election occurred at th«,
recent meeting of the company's di-!
rectors. Herbert K. Somborn, fori
mer president, has resigned.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise,
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Lewis J. Selznick is treasurer of
Jie motion picture division of the
alvation Army drive which is now
'nder way.
Judgments FOed
A judgment to recover $146.13 has
(een filed against Elk Photoplays.
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Sir:
The Los Angeles Exam-
iner says of "Jes' Call Me
Jim":
"A beautiful picture,
wholesome and thoroughly
entertaining and the star
has one of the best oppor-
tunities of his screen ca-
reer."
Waiting and hoping — with no sign of relief — Scene from Character Pic-
ture's big special 6-reel production featuring Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
Putting It Over
Here u ko<w a brother exhib-
itor put his shov) over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knov) ho<w you cleaned
up.
Stockton, Cal,— It will be many a
day before theater fans here forget
about the stunt engineered by Mr.
Brubeck, manager of the T. & D. the-
ater, accomplished with the aid of a
set of false teeth, a loyal newspaper
reporter and the police department.
Just what connection a pair of
false teeth could have with the show-
ing of Charlie Chaplin in "A Day's
Pleasure" is hard to say. It is now a
matter of public record, however, that
during the showing of this picture the
following little squib appeared in the
want-ad columns of Stockton's news-
papers :
"FOUND— At the T. &. D. Wed-
nesday, a set of false teeth. Owner
may recover them by calling at the
office of the theater and identifying
property."
And a day later the following story
in the news columns of the Stockton
Daily Independent v.as found;
"FOUND— At the T. &. D. Wed-
nesday, a set of false teeth. Owner
may recover them by calling at the
office of the theater and identifying
property.
"And thereby hangs a tale. When
the janitor was white-winging the T.
& D. last night he received a distinct
shock. Under one of the seats he
discovered a plate with a set of false
teeth. He arrived at the conclusion
that the owner had laughed the teeth
out of his head while watching the
latest Charlie Chaplin picture, "A
Day's Pleasure "
The janitor insisted that when he
started out of the auditorium with
tlie teeth they began to struggle and
tried to bite him, but this has not
been corroborated by an interview
with the teeth. They are now safely
caged in the strong box of the man-
ager of tlijp theater and will be turned
over to their owner upon proper iden-
tification.
"Speaking of Charlie Chaplin, a
dispatch from Los Angeles announc-
ed that the police have a warrant out
for him for going only 40 miles an
hour on the Wilshire boulevard. As
he had disappeared they could not
serve the warrant. A man who was
either Chaplin or a dead ringer for
him was seen in an automobile on the
streets of Stockton yesterday several
times."
Undoul)tedly the exhibitor can real-
ize the publicity started through such
a story in. a newspaper. But Brubeck
went further.
As a matter of fact, Chaplin was
really being sought by a sheriff with
a warrant for his arrest . It seems
he had failed to appear in court in
answer to a charge against him for
speeding. Brubeck quickly seized on
this by arranging for a man who did
resemble the comedian to a marked
degree to run about the streets of
Stockton in a flivver. Brubeck con-
cealed the fact that this imitator was
to be arrested as a fugitive from jus-
tice from the bogus Chaplin and when
the arrest was really made, it was as
much of a surprise to the imperson-
ator as to the city itself.
()i course the charge was a fake
and the police who were very friendlj'^
to Brubeck, knew exactly what they
were doing. Nevertheless the stunt
brought iniprecedented publicity and
directed the attention of the entire
ci'.y toward the T. & D. theater and
Chaplin's picture, "A Day's Pleasure."
The teeth served their purpose well
until the last showing of the picture.
The management hung the set up in
front of the house and during inter-
missions ran an ad similar to that
which had appeared in the "Lost and
Found" columns of local newspapers.
An Honor Indeed
Murray W. Garsson of Fine
Arts Pictures, Inc., was all
fussed up Saturday over the
wire he received from Tom
Moore asking for a print of "A
Dream of Fair Women," be-
cause President Wilson ex-
pressed a desire to see the pic-
ture.
Garsson got busy and dis-
patched a special print to Wash-
ington at once. He's dead sure
the President will like it.
Getting Set for Plimkett Dinner
Three speakers will address the
"surprisers" who will meet at Keen's
Chop House on Frida}^ night at the
Joe Plunkett dinner.
They are M. S. Epstein of the Jo-
seph M. Schenck organization, Ren-
nold Wolf and "Doc" Wilson of the
Strand.
Jans Film Shown
A special showing of "Madonnas
and Men," a Jans picture, was given
last night to an invited audience at
the 44th St. theater.
Hadley, Hall's Production Manager
Hopp Hadley has been made pro-
duction manager of Hallmark.
Cabanne Coming East
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Christy Cabanne,
who has just completed a feature with
Bessie Barriscale, is on his way to
New York to sign a new contract.
MacDonald Film Aug. 2
Release date for "The Natorious
Miss Lisle," with Katherine Mac-
Donald, and which will be distrib-
uted by Associated First National,
has been set for Aug, 2.
It was originally scheduled for Feb.
14, 1921.
Rosher Loaned to Neilan
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Mary Pickford's
camerainan, Charles Rosher, has been |
loaned to Marshall Neilan while the
star is on her wedding trip.
The exhibitor does not al-
ways get the kind of pos-
ter that he needs. If he
did there would be nothing
on the boards but
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vabor as a Producer
(Continued from Page 1)
In Paterson, N. J., the Amalga-
lated Textile Workers have taken
ver a 1,400 seat theater at 90 Market
t. in which they will show exclusive-
labor lilms and labor theatrical en-
!rtainments. This organization and
le Central Federated Union are not
ocialist bodies.
In Seattle, a company backed by
ibor organizations and known as
ederation Films is being formed for
le purpose of making and exhibit-
ig films which are designed to show
ibor in its true light.
In Pittsburgh, a man named John
V. Salyton has been working for two
ears on a labor film production idea.
le is raising $35,000 with which he
ill make a picture called "The Con-
■ast."
In New York, says Gardy, two of
le largest labor organizations in the
ity are very seriously thinking of en-
uring the production of labor films,
'hese bodies are the Amalgamated
:iothing Workers and the Interna-
onal Ladies' Garment Workers.
Gardy said that labor was not seek-
ig sympathy from the public, but
iiat it demanded that both sides of a
ontroversy be shown or neither side
hown. He said he actually knows
f cases where scenes of armed
uards battering down strikers in the
'ennsylvania steel districts were
uppressed and never reached the
ublic's sight.
At the recent Socialist convention
1 New York, Gardy was appointed a
ommittee of one to investigate the
Im angle on the labor question and
ee what could be done along produc-
ion lines, with the official sanction
f the Socialist party.
Rothapfel Goes to Dayton
S. L. Rothapfel and three mem-
.ers of his technical staff left yester-
lay for Dayton where the Ascher
Auditorium will be opened on Wed-
lesday night. John Wenger, are di-
ector; William Axt, musical director,
.nd Thomas Walker, film editor, all
>f the Capitol, accompanied Roth-
ipfel. •— ""Ki
E. L. Smith Here
E. L. Smith, general manager of
he Jesse D. Hampton productions, is
n New York from California.
Mr. Smith said on Saturday that
Robert Thornby at present is finish-
ng a big out-door special with
Blanche Sweet in the starring role.
-Vlost of the scenes for this are being
ihot in the mountains of northern
California.
H. B. Warner, after a vacation, will
shortly start work on a crook story
kvhich Henry King will direct.
A Jesse D. Hampton special has
been finished. This has been in pro-
duction since April and has Mahlon
Hamilton and Lillian Rich in the
leading roles. Robert Thornby di-
rected that also.
Spreading 1st Nat'l's Doctrines
Completely equipped for a motor
tour, Joe Sinel and Matthew Singer,
with the publicity department of 1st
National, have left New York to car-
ry a semi-official assignment to
spread the doctrine of First National
as relates to the sub-franchising plan.
$62,520,167.20 in Rentals
JBT. ~ " ^^l
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a 5 per cent on the gross, it develops that the total volume of
business done by all the distributing organizations in the busi-
ness reached $11,317,089.40 for the month of March.
For the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1919, up to and in-
cluding March 31, 1920, the Government was paid $3,126,008.36
in rental ta.xes. For that period, therefore, which covers nine
months of the fiscal year, the total business in rentals reached
$62,520,167.20.
With the nine months' period as a basis, the average amount
paid to the revenue department in taxes for every month of
1919 beginning with July and every month of this year up to and
including March is $347,334,26 2/9, or in terms of gross rentals,
$6,946,685.24 4/9 for each month.
The fiscal year ends June 30. Estimating the total for the
financial year on the basis of above, the total taxes paid into the
national treasury in taxes for the use of films for 1919-1920 year
will reach $4,168,011,14 2/3. This would indicate the the total
business conducted by various and all distributors in the busi-
ness will reach $83,360,222.93 1/3.
Of course, the yearly estimate is purely hypothetical in so
far as gauging definite figures are concerned, in view of the fact
that the fiscal year does not expire until the end of this month
and in view of the fact that business usually falls oft' during the
stimmer inonths.
In this connection it is interesting to note that Famous Play-
ers, the only distributor which makes public its annual report, in
its statement for 1919, issued in April, gave its gross business as
$27,165,326. Since the company sells posters and advertising
accessories, this amount in all likelihood includes those items and
is not strictly a film leasing item. However, using approximate
percentages. Famous Players does 32i/^ per cent of the business
in the entire industry.
Guts and Flashes
William Farnum has begun work
on "The Scuttlers" for Fox.
Zena Keefe will appear in Ralph
Ince's production, "Red Foam."
"The World and His Wife" is the
next Cosmopolitan release, scheduled
for release on July 25th.
George Walsh's next production for
Fox will be "The Plunger." by Thos.
F. Fallon.
Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber are
co-starred in "The Branded Hour," a
serial which will be released by Se-
lect.
Martlia Mansfield will play the
leading feminine role in "The Noble-
man," Eugene O'Brien's next Selz-
nick production.
House Changes
Houses Bought
Mena, Ark. — Price McCali bought
Lyric and Airdome.
Burkburnett, Tex. — Ray M. Miliar
bought Lyric from T. J. Colburn and
Son.
Penn Yann, N. Y.— M. P. Sackett
bought Sampson.
Brunswick,
sold Isis.
Mo. — Brent Staubus
Eureka Springs, Ark. — Maud Don-
nell. Royal at Van Beuren, bought
Empire.
Joplin, Mo. — M. G. Parsons bought
Pershing.
Warren Cook has signed a long
term contract to appear with the
stock company being assembled by
Selznick to support the stars of that
organization.
Would Have Evil Films Barred
""Detroit — W. A. Atkinson, superin-
tendent of the recreation commission.
has been asked to take steps against
certain theaters which, it is charged
hv the Social Service Committee of
■the Detroit Council of Churches, have
been showing indecent films.
Edina, Mo.
Electric.
-H. H. Murdock bought
Mankato, Kans. — R.
bought Morris.
Gaston
New Orleans — Peter Copeland and
J. Miller bought at auction Globe.
Saengers hold lease on it.
Philadelphia— E. H. Royer bought
Susquehanna and Norris from Green
and Altman for reported sum of
$120,000.
Albany, N. Y. — Samuel Suckno,
Regent and Albany, buys Arbor.
Thanks to Films
Los Angeles — This city is
very much elated over the offi-
cial announcement issued by
the Department of the Census
in Washington which says Los
Angeles is the largest city west
of St. Louis and tops San Fran-
cisco.
It is quite generally agreed
that the producing headquarters
established here by all the large
film companies had a good deal
to do with the rapid growth the
city has enjoyed in the last few
years.
Incorporations
Aibanv — Sidney Garrett, Inc., New
York. Capital, $50,000. Incorporat-
ors, A. J. Roraagna, C. C. Burr and
S. C. Garrett, 135 W. 44th St., New
York.
Dover, Del. — Sherman Prod. Corp.
Capital, $4,000,000. Incorporators, T.
L. Croteau, M. A. Bruce and S. E.
Dill, Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Roosevelt Theater
Corp. Capital, $100,000. Incorporat-
ors, F. R. Hansell, J. Vernon Plimm
and E. M. MacFarland, Philadelphia.
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"Times" Takes a Rap
Hints News Reels Had Something
"Put Over" When They Filmed
Eugene Debs at Atlanta
The New York Times said edito-
rially in part on Saturday:
"Moving picture houses throughout
the country are exhibiting the scene
at Atlanta Prison that took place
when Eugene V. Debs was formally
notified that the Socialist party had
made him its candidate for Presi-
dent.
"It is not a genuine scene; it is a
performance carefully planned and re-
hearsed with a view to creating sym-
patiiy among the unthinking. Mr.
Debs embraces the emissaries of his
party — actually kisses them. When
the hollow sham is thus coldly de-
scribed, few can escape a shiver of
repugnance.
"Under the influence of this unrea-
soning mob psychology," continues
the Times in another portion of the
editorial, "the acknowledged crim-
inal is nightly applauded as loudly
as many of the candidates for the
presidency who have won their hon-
orable eminence by great and unflag-
ging service to the American people.
* * *
"It is probably too late to prevent
the exhibition of the pictures," but
the Times goes on to say that "it is
not too late to provide that * * *
"the basic truth shall be made known
to all."
The news weeklies who shot scenes
of the Debs ceremony in Atlanta
were International and Selznick
Weeklies. E. B. Hatrick, editor of
the International News Weekly, was
out of town on Saturday and could
not be reached for a statement. How-
ever, a person connected with the
weekly said that the Times' ideas
were ridiculous. No one connected
with Selznick Weekly could be
be reached.
The pictures showing Debs were
incorporated into the news reels
shown at the Rialto and Rivoli last
week. When George Shor, director
of publicity for those theaters, was
asked about the point made by the
Times he said on Saturday, speaking
for Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld:
"We try to select and edit our news
weekly with as much discrimination
and care as the Times uses in edit-
ing its news stories."
International used the Debs films
as part of the reel in which the presi-
dential nominees and candidates for
nomination of all parties were shown.
The film was also used last week over
the metropolitan Loew circuit.
Frank Receiver for Savoy
Judge Knox has appointed Morris
Frank receiver for Savoy Comedies,
Inc., also known as the Savoy Film
Corporatibn.
The liabilities of the corporation
are said to be about $10,000, while
the assets include the negative of a
picture called "Seaside Simps," valued
at $2,500 and $600 in a bank. It is
said, however, that a Los Angeles
creditor has attached these assets.
This Christie Comedy presents Dorothy Devore and Jimmie Harrison.
The title is "Neat But Not Gaudy," and refers to Spring house painting. —
Advt.
F. P. Field Changes
(Special to If ID'S DAILY)
Boston- — Harry Ascher, New Eng-
land field manager for Famous Play-
ers, has resigned. His future affil-
iation is unknown.
Sydney R. Kent, s^les manager for
Famous, stated on Saturday that
Harry Ballance, who has been in
charge of the Los Angeles exchange
for about two years, will succeed As-
cher while Ollie Taggard will suc-
ceed Ballance in Los Angeles.
Helen Jerome Eddy has just been
chosen to act in a screen version of
Robert Browning's poem, "A Light
Woman," to be produced by the
American Film under the direction of
George L. Cox.
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Willat Coming East
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — C. A. Willat, presi-
dent of Irvin Willat Pictures Corp.
and general manager of National
Film Corp., left for New York yes-
terday. While in New York he will
'stop at the Claridge.
Rosen With Metro
Los Angeles — Metro has acquired a
new director, Philip Rosen, who has
just finished with Universal. Rosen's
first picture will be "Are All Men
Alike?" from the story, "The Waffle
Iron," by Arthur Stringer.
On Broadway
Rialto — Vv'anda Hawley — "M
Hobbs."
Rivoli — Douglas MacLean and Do
May — "Let's Be Fashionable."
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Strand — Douglas Fairbanks — "I
Mollycoddle."
Capitol— Jack Pickford— "The D^
ble-Dyed Deceiver."
New York — Today — Eugene O'Bn
—"The Figurehead."
Tuesday — "Out of the Storm." -*
Wednesday— "Blind Youth."
Thursday — Madge Kennedy— "D
lars and Sense."
Friday — Edith Roberts — "Al
Miss Dodd." Gladys Brockwell
"White Lies."
Saturday — Charles Ray — "Pa
Green."
Sunday — Marjorie Rambeau — "T
Fortune Teller."
Brooklyn Strand — Georges Carpt
tier — "The Wonder Man."
Next Week
Rialto— William S. Hart— "Sand."
Rivoli — Wallace Reid — "Sick a Be(
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Strand — Tom Moore — "The Grt
Accident."
Capitol— "Passers By."
Brooklyn Strand — Douglas Fairban
—"The Mollycoddle."
Pathe Feature at Capitol ~
"Passers-By," a J. Stuart Blackti
production released through Patl
will be the feature at the Capitol t
ginning next Sunday.
Fritzi Brunette to Star?
Los Angeles — It is reported th
the Doubleday Productions Co. h
signed Fritzi Brunette to star in
series of pictures and she will jo
that concern on the completion
"The Devil to Pay," the last of tc
Brunton pictures in which she has a
peared. The first story is entitl
"Shadows of the Past."
There are more prints of
Comedyart working in the
U. S. to-day than any
other Film of any kind.
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Makes Wilson Offer
English Company Would Make Film
Written by the President
The Alliance Film Corp., Ltd., of
London, England, a $5,000,000 com-
pany, yesterday sent a wire to Presi-
dent Wilson in Washington in which
an offer was made to produce a gi-
gantic film embodying Mr. Wilson's
ideas on international peace.
The wire was sent by Charles
Frederick Higham, managing direc-
tor of the company and a member of
Parliament, from the South Isling-
ton district of London.
Mr. Higham offers Wilson the fa-
cilities of his studio and company in
England. The plan would provide
for the President's visit to London
when his tenure of office expires,
while Alliance will pay the Presi-
dent, if it is so desired, a sum com-
mensurate with liis high standing and
dignity.
(Continued on Page 3)
Tarkington Stories for Goldwyn
The contract which Tarkington
Baker held with Booth Tarkington
for original stories for screen pro-
ductions has been taken over by
Goldw>-n.
Baker is en route to India for Fa-
mous Plavers.
Another Combine
Ivan Abramson has issued a call
for a meeting of independent ex-
changcnien to be held at the Hotel
Sherman, Chicago, July 7.
It is said that articles of incorpora-
tion for the new company which will
be a distributing body are now be-
ing filed and at the Chicago meeting
it is planned to make the body a per-
manent one. Several well known in-
dependent exchangemen are said to
be sponsors for the project, but who
they are outside of Abramson has
not been determined.
The origin of this combination of
independents was at the recent Cleve-
land convention.
Judging from various projects now
either under way or being contem-
plated the independent exchangemen
feel that something must be done to
secure sufficient high-grade product
to meet their needs.
Federated Film Exchanges of
America have been formed; Herman
Rifkin is starting another, Harry
Sherman's ideas, details of which ap-
pear elsewhere in this issue, is a third
and Abramson is interested in the
fourth.
Phyllis Haver, one corner of the eternal triangle in Mack Sennett's 5-reel
satire on "Married Life," a First National attraction.— Advt.
Sues for $100,000
V. B. K. Film Corp. Files Action
Against Mrs. Sidney Drew
The V. B. K. Film Corp. filed suit
in the Supreme Court yesterday
against Mrs. Sidney Drew for $100,-
000 damages for breach of contract.
The complaint alleges that on
April 22, 1919, Mrs. Drew made a
contract with .A.medce J. Van Buren
to appear exclusively in motion pic-
ture films for him and to give her
services to aid in manufacturing such
films, and she agreed not to become
identified with any other motion pic-
ture corporation. It is alleged that
she refused to carry out her contract
and as tlie result of this, it is alleged
that a contract for the distribution
of such film was cancelled, causing
the damages sued for.
De Haven Series?
Reported Comedians Will Make Sev-
eral Films for First National
It was reported yesterday that Mr.
and Mrs. Carten De Haven will make
a series of productions for First Na-
tional.
I One, "Twin Beds," has been oHi-
j ciallv announced, but a First National
I official yesterday said he hadn't
j heard about the scries.
The De Havens have effected a
tie-up with Arthur S. Kane, who will
I handle their business with the First
National.
Mcsgrove in America
Word was received in New York
I yesterday that Harry Musgrove- for-
mcrlv general manager of Australa-
sian "Films, Ltd.. is in Los Angeles
and that he will arrive in New York
June 24.
Mrs. Drew's comedies with John ■ More Announcements Coming
Cumberland are released through I Official announcements banging fire
Pathe. : for the new season are now swelled
An effort to reach Mrs. Drew yes- j with the promised statements from
terday for a statement failed. ■■ Goldwyn and Pioneer.
Franchise Scheme
Being Developed by Harry Sherman
— Plans 12 Pictures a Year
Harry A. Sherman, who formed
Sherman Productions Corp. in Del- '
aware last week with a capital of $4,-
000,000, is rounding out a new fran-
chise scheme in which independent
exchanges are to play an important
factor. ;
Sherman plans to divide the coun-
try into 25 territories and the funds ■
turned in by the various exchange '
men, according to the percentages of"
each territory, are to be held in trust
in New York. They will total $100,-
000.
Sherman plans to have the fran-
chise holders pay the actual cost of
production of each of the 12 pictures ,'
he will make annually and also pay;
on a cost basis for a complete line
of accessories and lithographs. The
contract with franchise holders pro-
vides for a minimum of ten pages of
advertising to be used weekly in the.
trade papers thus assuring a national '
advertising campaign for the produc
tions. .^
(Continued on Page 3)
Leong Prod. Formed '
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — James B. Leong ;
Prod., Inc., has been formed here to
produce stories of Chinese life.
Officials of the company are in the .
main, Chinese. Ciu Yee Chong Se I
is secretary, Long Song Kayi is
treasurer, while Chew Kim Asstia
and T. A. Russell are also directors
of the company.
WID'S DAILY published the re-
ported formation of this company^!
last week.
Brandt Resigns ,
Joe Brandt, director general of thq
National Film Corp. and eastern rep-
resentative of the Marion H. Kohn-
Productions, has resigned from Na-
tional, according to telegraphic ad-
vices received by Joe Weil, director
of publicitv for these companies.
Brandt intimates that his resigna-
tion will take effect as soon as he
can complete the marketing arrange-
ments for "The Kentucky Colonel.
Brandt has not as yet revealed his
future plans- but it is expected that,
he will go into the producing busi-|
ncss himself. It is also said he wilt,
head a big sales organization in New,;
York for independent producers. j
He is expected back in New York
this week.
YOUR P'-e's nooks. .
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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Goodman Film to Pioneer
Pioneer Film has acquired
"Thoughtless Women," produced by
Daniel Carson Goodman with Alma
Rubens as star.
Goodman produced this before
Miss Rubens became a featured play-
er withCosmopolitaii;
<5old,
Co
Sir:
Motion Picture News
says this about "Scratch
I My Back":
"Scintillating comedy; is
i a sure-fire hit. Should be a
knock-out with any audi-
ence."
"In love — yet each suppressing the words that would flow from the
heart" — Scene from "The Isle of Des tiny" — the big Character Picture spe-
cial attraction featuring Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
At Broadway Theaters
Strand
The Strand is doing unusual business for
hot weather this week and there is no need
to look farther than the feature, "The Mol-
lycoddle," Douglas Fairbanks' latest, to dis-
cover the reason why. The surrounding pro-
gram is also in a light vein, even to the
overture, which is a selection from Victor
Herbert's "The Fortune Teller." The re-
view and the singing of "Santa Lucia" by a
baritone follow in order. At the close of
the feature there are more vocal nimibers
rendered by Eldora Stanford, soprano. The
James Montgomery Flagg comedy, "Pride
an' Po'k Chops," came nowhere near regis-
tering like the first pictures of this once fa-
mous series. Selections from "II Trova-
tore" on the organ conclude.
Capitol
The second week of the Rothapfel regime
at the Capitol offers a delightful variety of
entertamment with numbers that will appeal
to both old and young. The opening over-
ture is of a tuneful march entitled, "Pomp
and Circumstances." In this, as at inter-
vals throughout the program, the Capitol
ensemble assists.
-An attractive and highly colorful ballet
number precedes the first scenic number,
pictures of the Alps. During the run of
this picture the chorus sings "On the Alps"
and "A Tyrolean Folk Song." Bertram
Peacock and male ensemble render "On
the Road to Mandalay." A very pretty set-
ting is supplied.
Prior to the feature. Jack Pickford in "A
Double Dyed Deceiver," which is the last
number on the program, Miss Williams
sings "Las Golondrinas" and the Solti Duo
dance the Tango -\rgentino.
tinct hit was the singing of a number of old
songs by the Rivoli ensemble. "Long, Long
Ago," "I Cannot Sing the Old Songs" and
"In the Gloaming" were the selections and
they went big. Following the feature the
orchestra rendered a novelty that brought
rounds of applause, this being Lampe's "Fun
in a Music Store." The special effects were
novel and funny and the explanatory note
on the program helped put the piece over
in fine style. Following the de Haven com-
edy "Petit Fantasy," another unusual mus-
ical piece, on the organ concluded.
Rivoli
Broadway is just seeing Douglas MacLean
and Dons May in "Let's Be Fashionable."
Much of its comedy registers well but it
seemed just a bit over-burlesqued in spots
according to the reception it received Mon-
day afternoon. The bit showing milk being
put in the auto radiator, while it brought
some laughs, also caused some astonishingly
adverse comment. Probably the seeming ex-
travagance of such a scene created this ef-
fect. The Carter de Haven comedy, "Beat-
ing Cheaters," got over in good fashion.
The bill opens with "Beautiful Galatea" as
the overture. The scenic "Tree Magic" ac-
companied by singing off-stage was a bit too
flighty and "up in the clouds" to bring much
response. The pictorial scored with inter-
esting pictures of the Republican convention
and glimpses of the presidential nominee.
A mtisical number which registered a dis-
Rialto
Wanda Hawley is being very well received
at the Rialto in her first Realart starring
picture, "Miss Hobbs." She herself attracts
while the story proves to be a very wise
choice. The supporting cast also comes in
for considerable praise. "Miss Hobbs" is a
light comedy and it is to be hoped the rest
of Miss Hawley's pictures are in the same
vein considering the reception this is receiv-
ing. Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Lower
World" is the overture and its sweeping in-
strumentalism and resounding crashes strike
a very popular chord. Included in the first
part of the magazine are several animal pic-
tures which register nicely. Warren Hard-
ing, Republican presidential nominee, fails
to get as much applause as his running mate,
Governor Coolidge. "Serenada" on the
'cello gets a good sl>ire of applause. The
feature is followed by Grace Hoffman sing-
ing the bell song from "Lakme" and a Sun-
slune comedy, "Monkey Business," registers
with its riotous humor.
There's still another combination
in the wind — producers, this time.
Garsson Signs Sada Cowan
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Harry Garsson has
signed Sada Cowan to write original
stories for him. Miss Cowan wrote
the scenario for "Why Change Your
Wife?" and other films.
Miss Ettinger Joins Mabel Condon
Los Angeles — Margaret Ettinger
has made a connection with the Ma-
bel Condon Exchange, which han-
dles casting, publicity and the sale
of books for the screen.
Brown Now District Representative
Dallas, Tex. — L. D. Brown, local
manager for American Film, has been
made district representative with jur-
isdiction over New Orleans, Okla-
homa City, Little Rock and this city.
Futrelle Story for Universal
Los Angeles — "The Diamond Mas-
ter," by Jacques Futrelle, will be
filmed by Universal. Eileen Sedg-
wick will be featured and Edward
Kull will direct. i
Harry Reichenbach will speak at
the Joe Plunkett dinner Friday night.
M. S. Epstin will be toastmaster.
Bert Adler and Al Feinman are iUj
charge of the tickets. \
Collier at Broadway
"The Servant Question" with Wil-
liam Collier will finally make its ap-
pearance at the Broadway next week
after various postponements.
Two D^vies Films on Coast
Two Marion Davies pictures will
be made in California following "Bu-
ried Treasure." Frank Borzage will
direct them.
New Los Angeles Theater
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — L. L. Hard and as-
sociates, owners of the College thea-
ter, 446 South Hilt St., will erect a
new $100,000 theater here.
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PatteNews
No. 48
LATONIA, KY. — Upset wins Latonia Derby
— horse racing is certainly becoming favor-
ite sport judging by crowd of 45,000 attend-
ing the great annual turf classic.
ARGONNE, FRANCE — France remembers
America's aid ! The whole nation pays sol-
emn tribute to U. S. soldier dead in memo-
rial services.
NEW YORK CITY— Notables leave for
abroad — Colonel Edward M. House sails on
S.S. Lapland; the purpose of his trip is un-
known.
NEW YORK CITY— Salvation Army in
"appeal parade" — procession of 2,000 Salva-
tion Army workers makes opening of $10,-
000,000 drive.
NEW YORK CITY— Life's handicap is no
bar to these athletes ! A boxing bout is a
feature of the Cripples' Association Field Day
Meet.
NOMINATED— Senator Warren G. Hard-
ing of Ohio is chosen by Republicans as the
candidate for President — scenes showing the
actual nomination at Chicago Coliseum.
OAKLAND, CAL. — Another way of play-
ing polo ! Try it on a motorcycle this time,
and see how you can kick the ball around —
and stay on!
WASHINGTON, D. C— On the links with
the Presidential nominee ! Senator Harding
finds rest and recreation after a busy week
in Chicago.
TO OLD GLORY!— Honor America's Flag
that led its country to Victory! Impressive
ceremonies celebrate anniversary of Stars
and Stripes.
Willat Starts Work
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Irvin V. Willat has
Ijegun his first production and is film-
ing "Dabney Todd," by F. N. West-
■cott.
John S. Waters is assistant direc-
tor. Andrew Webber and Frank M.
Blount are doing the photography,
while H. G. Oliver is technical di-
rector. F. G. Erickson has charge
of properties and J. J. Miirray is
handling the business affairs and
publicity. The product will be re-
leased through the Hodkinson Co.
Elect Harding President
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City, Mo. — David M. Hard-
ing was elected president of the Kan-
sas City .xhibitors Association at a
special meeting held at the Westgate
Hotel.
Ardath Comedies Completed
The last of the series of two reel
Fred Ardath comedies for release
through Arrow has been completed.
The Louis Jacobson Enter, produced
them.
Makes Wilson Offer
(Continued from Page 1)
The completed picture, if the plan
materializes, will be distributed all
over the world at the expense of Al-
liance as a measure to promote inter-
national relations and to offset the
growth of Bolshevism.
Mr. Higham is known as one of
the leaders of the advertising world
in Britain and has been in this coun-
try for about three weeks, although
that fact has not been very gener-
ally known.
His visit here is for the purpose of
studying film conditions and the lin-
ing up of American technical men
and American equipment.
Alliance Film is the company
which has arranged for American
distribution through First National.
Mr. Higham in an interview yes-
terday at the Claridge was very frank
and outspoken in his opinions. He
said that he was prompted to enter
the film business in England because,
he feared that by the continued show-
ing of American films in Great Brit-
ain's colonial possessions the point
would be eventually reached where
those possessions would break away
from the British Empire.
In speaking of Alliance's plans Mr.
Higham said that already one film,
"The Holiday Husband," has been
completed at the studio formerly oc-
cupied by the London Film Co.
"Carnival" is now being made.
The company will make eight fea-
tures this year and four special pro-
ductions with a possibility of one
brand of two reel comedies. By
next year this amount of product will
be doubled.
Through the control of the British
Actor's Film Co. Alliance is assured
of some of the best artists in Eng-
land, said Higham. As yet nothing
has been done regarding distribution
in England, but an offer has been
made by Walturdaw> the First Na-
tional English releasing organiza-
tion.
Higham became interested in Al-
liance through Coleman Goodman, a
member of the British Order of tke
Empire and owner of a number of
theaters in England. Mr. Goodman
is Irene Castle's brother-in-law.
Higham will remain here until the
23rd and then leave for home on the
steamer Fort Victoria from Boston.
AlUance plans to develop its own
stars in England. It is possible that
to supplement the First National pub-
licity organization. Alliance will in-
augurate in this country a service
of its own to bring its product before
the public.
Chautard Starts Work
"The Thief," Henri Bernstein's de-
tective story, is Emile Chautard's
first production for William Fox.
Chautard has started work on it.
Franchise Scheme
(Continued from Page 1)
In return for all this Sherman is
asking 20 per cent of the gross busi-
ness done by the exchanges in their
respective territories. He, in turn,
will control and sell the foreign rights
while SO per cent of the revenue ac-
crued from this source will be di-
vided and returned pro rata among
the franchise members.
The scheme of operation provides
that the franchises shall run for five
years. Sherman, under the terms of
the agreement, cannot touch the
funds to be held in New York unless
the franchise holder fails to keep his
agreement.
Sherman's production plans 'call
for 12 pictures a year. The first of
these will be a western story with a
male star already engaged. Work
will be started on this about Aug. 16
at the Burston studio on the coast.
Four westerns all from well known
books are scheduled for this star,
while a series of four will be made
with a woman star whose name will
be announced shortly. The remain-
ing four of the series will be all-star
productions from either books or
plays.
Sherman will leave on Saturday
for a country-wide trip to close up
open territory. He says 30 per cent
has already been disposed of and that
some of the money from the fran-
chise holders has already been paid
in.
According to Sherman, he does not
iplan to interfere in any great degree
with the working of the releasing or-
ganization and says that the franchise
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Yokohama Applies Strict Censorship
Japan is the latest country to put
into effect a strict censorship of pic-
tures, according to a report received
by David P. Howells from Horace
T. Clarke, his representative in the
Orient.
"A special building for censorship
purposes," writes Clarke, "is to be
erected immediately in the yard of
the Kanagawa courthouse and is ex-
pected to be completed about the 1st
of July. After that date, the Yoko-
hama police will view every picture
and it will be necessary that it re-
ceive their approval before it can be
shown in the theaters.
"The police will require that all
women be seated in a separate sec-
tion of the '-heater irrespective of
their social status and irrespective of
whether they are accompanied by '
male escorts or not."
Queen Service Buys Radin Films
Birmingham— The Queen Feature ;
Service has purchased from Radio '
Pictures the series of "Real Star j
Dramas" for Alabama, Mississippi,
Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North
and South Carolina.
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the exchangemen to keep tabs on pro-
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' Renco Offers Stock
i Coast Unit Circularizing Public —
Lists Independent Exchanges
as Allies
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Renco Film
Co. with offices at 724 S. Spring St.,
I this city, is conducting an extensive
1 campaign with the public through
i .circular letters for the purpose of
•'selling stock. The officers of the
■'i company are H. J. Reynolds, presi-
iijdent; E. Daum, secretarj', and H.
iL. Hoskins- treasurer.
. ] The company in an attractive pam-
I'lPhlet speaks of its production plans
iiand states that it is in the market for
'•'well known books and stars.
I, Regarding distribution, the pam-
phlet says that the country has been
divided into 21 districts and gives
the following independent exchanges
lias its distributing allies:
I' All-Star Features Dist., Inc., San Fran-
';< Cisco; Ay won Film Corp., New York; Blan-
1 chard Amusement Co., Davenport, la.; Bi-
Jjou Theatrical Enterprise Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. ; Apex Pictures, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa. ;
ij Doll- Van Film Corp., Chicago; Exhibitors
"Tilm Exchange, Washington; All-Star Feat-
I ,t;res Dist., Inc., Los Angeles; Crescent Film
■'Co., Kansas City; Eastern Feature Film
Co,, Boston; Doll- Van Film Corp., Indian-
'apolis; Elliott Film Corp., Minneapolis; Fme
Arts Film Exchange, Cincinnati; Gardmer
Syndicate, Buffalo; Greiver Prod., Chicago;
Ohio Film Classics Co., Cleveland; E^ C.
Peto Enterprises, St. Louis; DeLuxe Feat-
ure Film Co., Seattle; State Rights Dis-
tributors, New York; Southeastern Pictures
'Corp., Atlanta; Arthur S. Hyman Attrac-
tions, Detroit ; Arthur C. Bromberg Attrac-
tions Atlanta; C. C. Kite Attractions Co.
i' Cincinnati; Minter-United Amusements De-
]troit; GoUos, Chappell & Cohen, lex., Okla.
^''"In'^'one portion of its literature,
r figures are given purportmg to show
the profits made by some pictures.
"Traffic in Souls" is given as having
' cost $45,000 and its earnings $45U,0UU.
"The Birth of a Nation" is mention-
ed as having made "more than 18007^
on the original investment. Ca-
biria" is mentioned as having brought
• $1,500,000 for the American rights.
1 Subscriptions to stock are for no
] less than 10 shares at $1 a share or
for more than 100. The company
was chartered in Delaware at $1,-
< 000,000 with 1,000,000 shares at $1
:" par value.
Dover, Del.— The Renco Film Co.
was formed in this state the early
part of March. The company is
chartered at $1,000,000.
Nathan Hirsch of Aywon could not
be reached yesterday for a statement
as to what productions Renco had to
offer.
Officers Elected
Frank A. Garbutt Heads New Co-
operative Buying Unit of
Coast Producers
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Frank A. Garbutt,
vice-president of Famous Players-
Lasky' was elected president of the
Cinema Mercantile Corp. at a meet-
ing held at the L. A. Athletic Club.
Other officers of the new body which
will buy collectively whatever mate-
rials are needed by local producers
for their pictures are Joseph Engel
of Metro, vice-president; Abraham
Lehr, Goldwyn, second vice-presi-
dent; Sol Wurtzel, Fox, third vice-
president, and W. J. Reynolds, sec-
retary and treasurer.
When the discussion over Walter
Long's statements regarding the at-
titude of film folks toward Los An-
geles and the Chamber of Commerce
was at its height there was some talk
that the new alliance of producers
was for the purpose of boycotting
Los Angeles merchants. This, how-
ever, is said not to be the case. The
Times quotes one member of the or-
ganization as follows:
"All things being equal, we had
rather spend our money with Los
Angeles business houses. We shall
do our buying wherever we secure
the best price and probably a great
deal of it will be done here."
The Times also published a letter
from the Rev. Baker P. Lee, who
decries the barring from various
clubs of members of the picture bus-
iness and then says:
"If the Chamber of Commerce and
other business men's associations of
Los Angeles would only realize that
while 80 per cent of the films are
made here, 98 per cent of the money
goes back East to the distributor and
releaser, and that if we would open
a drive for local capital to turn this
tide of profit here it would amount
to a greater investment for this city
than the rubber tire industry and cit-
rus crops combined."
Important Ruling
All important ruling as to the right
of moving picture performers to sue
for damages for injuries sustained in
the course of their employment
through the alleged negligence of
their employers has been handed
down by Supreme Court Justice
Giegerich in suits by Nellie Michel
and one Jee, a Chinaman, against the
American Cinema Corp. for damages
for injuries sustained when a balcony
collapsed while the barroom scene in
"The Inner Voice" was being filmed
in the Mirror Studios in Queens.
One of the defences was that the
plaintiffs must ask for an allowance
under the Workman's Compensation.
Law, either under the section of the-
law relating to the "manufacture of
moving picture films" or the sectioa
relating to any employment not spec-
ified in which four or more "work-
men or operatives are regularly em-
ployed."
Justice Giegerich decides that there-
is nothing in the pleadings showing-.:
that the latter section applies, while
as to the "manufacture of moving
picture films" the court rules that
the plaintiffs were not so engaged at
the time of the accident.
The defendant must file a new an-
swer.
Hamilton Serial for Pathe
A serial for production by Pathe
in the near future has been written
by James Shelly Hamilton, author of
numerous magazine stories.
Bessie Love Coming East
Los Angeles — Bessie Love is work-
ing on the final scenes of her second
Callaghan picture, "Bonnie May,"
and will leave for the East early next
week.
Drawing Contest Decided
In the contest held by Equity Pic-
tures to select the best drawing of
Clara Kimball Young's eyes, 8,742
were submitted, and Alma M. Carl-
son of Chicago was awarded the first
prize by the judges, Clara Kimball
Young, Rolf Armstrong, cover art-
ist of the Photoplay magazine, and
James R. Quirk, publisher of Photo-
play. Nine prizes, ranging from $150
down, were offered.
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More Rental Figures
Over 25 Million in First Quarter of
1920 — Admission Tax Returns
Not Available
Additional information as to the
rental taxes paid by motion picture
distributors to the Federal Govern-
ment received by WID'S DAILY
show that $1,274,756.65 was paid into
the government treasury during the
first three months of 1920 under the
five per cent tax law. The total ren-
tal business done then in January,
February and March of this vear was
$25,495,133.
Government figures show that the
rental taxes for Januarv totaled $412,-
979.11, February $295,923.07. and
March, as published on Monday,
$565,854.47. The gross rentals for
those months are: January, $8-259,-
582.20; for February, $5,918,461.40,
and for March, $11,317,089.40.
It is learned from officials in Wash-
ington that because of errors in keep-
ing accounts in various revenue dis-
tricts the receipts from the rental
tax for the first few months that it
was in eiifect are incorrect, although
the collections were made by treas-
ury department operatives correctly.
Regarding the above figures, it is
learned tliat the apparent discrepancy
l.etween the collections for January,
Februarj- and March is explained by
tlie fact that some of the companies
pay their returns in bulk and at ear-
lier dates than the other distributors
in the business. It is this that ac-
counts, then, for the March total
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FHnn in St. Louis
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
.St. Louis — John C. Flinn. an offi-
cial of the Famous Players-Missouri
company, is here apparently in con-
nection with the litigation over the
string of Harry Koplar theaters.
More Millions
(By xvire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — New incorporations
filed here include one chartered at
$30,200,000.
It is the Victor Safety Cinema
Corp. and outside of the fact that
the Corporation Trust Co. acted for
its organizers, no information can be
secured here.
$3,000,000 Company
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The Color Cinema
Corp., capitalized at $3,000,000. has
been formed here by the representa-
tives of the Corporation Trust Co.
Sixth Star for Realart
Realart will shortly announce a
sixth star. It's a woman.
Naughty. Naughty, Ben Turpin. He steps right out into the calcium
light in his nightie in Mack Sennett's satire on the problem play, "Mar-
ried Life." — A First National attraction in five reels. — Advt.
Kremer to Produce 2 F. P.-L. Dividends
Victor Kremer, Inc., a newly form-
ed corporation, chartered in Albany,
has been formed to cover the pro-*
ducing activities of Victor Kremer,
who until this time has been distrib-
uting a number of Chaplin-Essanay
re-issues and other pictures of the old
Essanay brand.
The production plans include a sc-
ries of two reel comedies with Shorty
Hamilton in the starring role and a
series of eight productions yearly to
be directed by Chester Devonde:
One of these, "Voices," has already
been completed in New York.
Kremer has a studio of his own in
San Diego, Cal., where he made sev-
eral pictures with Margarita Fisher
and which were released on the Mu
tual program. Hamilton will make
his comedies there and Dcvoiule wil'
probably produce there also. The
productions will be released on th(
open market through \'ictor Kremei
Film Features, Inc.
Two Famous Players dividends
will shortly fall due. One is due on
July 1 to stockholders of record
Julie 15, and is a $2 dividend on the
common stock.
The second falls due .'\ugust 1, to
stockholders of record July 15 and
is a 2 per cent dividend on the 8 per
cent preferred stock.
These dividends are declared quar-
terly by Famous Players.
Brandt Federated Manager?
It was reported yesterday that Joe
Brandt would act as general manage.-
for Federated Film Exchanges of
.\merica. Inc., the new independent
exchangemen organization.
Jerome Storm Here
Jerome Storm, who directed Chas.
Ray for Thomas H. Ince in a num-
ber of productions, arrived in New
York yesterday. He is at the Al-
gonquin.
"Lab" Strike Possible
Newly Formed Union Wants In-
creases for Workers — Meeting
Tonight of Owners
All laboratories in the East are ,
threatened with a strike as a result
of the new wage scale drawn by the
Motion Picture Craftsmen, a new
organization which is said to include \
the majority of the workers in the ,
plants around New York.
The union of which a man named
Abe Keller is president has as its
secretary George B. Woodruff, who
is understood to be a labor organ- .
izer. Pete Brulatour, a nephew of
J. E. Brulatour, who holds the East-!
man Kodak distributing agency in j
New York- is treasurer of the union !
and a member of the executive com- .
mittee. j
Tom Evans of Evans Films will )
preside at a meeting of the labora-
tories owners tonight at eight o'clock,
in the National Association rooms, at,
which the new wage scale is expected'
to be discussed.
It is possible that representatives '
of the union will be present at the;
meeting to present their claims. Fred-j
erick H. Elliott, executive secretary)
of the National Association, was out'
(Continued on Page 3) I
Babcock Killed
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angele.s — Chester W. Bab- I
cock, superintendent of construction
at the Robert Brunton studios, was'
killed when he stumbled into a ravine
near his home in Sawtelle.
F. P. Leases Biograph Plant
Arthur V. Smith, general manager
of the F. P.-L. Eastern Studios, has
oh tained a short lease on the Bio-
graph Studio at 807 East 175th St.
This studio will be used for Thomas
Meighan's picture, "The Frontier of
the Stars."
Selznick- according to Sam E. Mor-
ris, has given up the Biograph plant
and will use its three plants in Jersey
insteacl.
Chopin Pictures
Chopin Pictures, a newly formed
company in Albany, has signed Fran-
cis Eldridge, who appeared in a num-
ber of productions made by Eastern
producing companies, to make four{
pictures a year.
It is understood that the former
distributing head of a large organ-
ization who is now an independent
will handle the Chopin productions.
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Buys Auto Race Production
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Chicago — Lee Herz, president of
the Silee exchange, has bought the
pictures of the automobile race in
Indianapolis on Decoration Day,
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"Goldwyn presents Tom
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Trying to decide which is the better of the two men — Scene from Char-
acter Pictures special attraction, "The Isle of Destiny," featuring Paul
Gilmore. — Advt. '
More Stock Offered
(Special to WIB'S DAILY)
\\'ichita, Kans. — Business men here
are aiding in financing a $5,000,00()
motion picture corporation, accord-
ing to George W. Robinson, former
president of the Security State Bank.
Stock is being pooled for the Pru-
dencia Film Syndicate here prepar-
atory to organization of the company.
A charter for the Prudencia cor-
poration will be granted under the
laws of Delaware within 60 days,
stated Robinson. Some of the Wich-
ita business men who are said to be
interested in financing the proposi-
tion are Samuel J. Houston, Samuel
Kamenesky. Joseph Kamanesky, Fin-
lay Ross, George Carlton and Mr.
Robinson.
Charles A. Lindsay, a former Kan-
sas newspaper man, is managing the
promotion of the syndicate. Lind-
sey for a number of years was con-
nected with the Capper Publications
at Topeka.
Patch to Produce
William Moore Patch, who pro-
duced a number of legitimate stage
attractions including "The Man Who
Stayed at Home," is president of a
$()00,000 companj' called Greater
America Films, Inc.
The company it is said will deal in
films which have close relationship
to problems of today. One film,
"The Crimson Dawn," has already
been completed. It deals with rad-
icalism and is said to have been pre-
pared for the screen by Capt. Clif-
ford Slater Wheeler, one of two
Vmericans on the staff of the Min-
ister of War of Czecho-Slovakia.
Wheeler is treasurer and general
manager of the company.
The Prudencia Film Syndicate, it
is stated, will produce pictures and
wil have its headquarters and stu-
dios at Los Angeles. Robinson is to
be president of the corporation, it is
said.
Russia enters the international
film game. Have you heard about it?
Guts and Flashes 1
Walter McGrail appears opposite
Olive Thomas in "Jenny."
Eugene Walter will shortly begin
work on the scenario of "Fine Feath-
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Arthur Zellner of the scenario de-
partment has been selected to rep-
resent Metro on the government's
Americanization committee.
Gertrude Kaufman, sister of Her-
bert Kaufman, will appear in "The
Faded Butterfly," a Kaufman Weekly
Huntley Gordon and Daniel Hayes
have been engaged for "Red Foam,"
a Ralph Ince special.
The June releases of the Herbert!
Kaufman Weekly through Select are
"The Dictionary of Success," "A
Certain Rich Man" and "The Battler;
and the Bottler." '
Elaine Hammerstein has complet-
ed "The Point of View." Her next
is "The Daughter Pays."
Muriel Ostrich has completed the
second of her series of two reelers,
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"Lab" Strike Possible
(Continued from Page 1)
of town yt-sterday and in his absence
no one would discuss the report that
the National Association as a united
body would back the laboratories to
the limit in opposing the demands
made by the union.
Inquiries made among laboratory
men yesterday brought forth the fact
that the increases asked for in al-
niost every instance aggregated 100
per cent.
According to a circular letter sent
to all laboratories around New York,
the demands of the union are in part
as follows:
No member is to work in a labo-
rator}' where union laws are vio-
lated.
A working week is to be composed
■of 44 hours. This means half day
Saturday all year around. The lab-
oratories as a rule grant the half day
on Saturdays during the summer
months.
All legal holidays are to be ob-
served with full pay. This is to in-
clude such holidays as Lincoln's and
Washing'ton's birthdays, Independ,-
ence Da)', Columbus Day, etc. Lab-
oratories, generally speaking, observe
five holidays throughout the year.
Before discharging an employee the
laboratory must submit the action
to a grievance committee of the
union.
The new wage scale on a weekly
basis is as follows:
Assistant superintendent, $125; ed-
itor, $100; timers, $100; a second
timer, $90; negative developer, $85;
inspector, $75: positive developer,
$65; foreman cutting room, $75; fore-
man printing room, $50; foreman
joining room, $60; foreman perforat-
ing room, $50; foreman examining
room, $50; foreman wash room, $50;
foreman drying room, $50; title cam-
eraman, $50; general foreman, $50;
negative cutter, $40, and others.
One laboratory man stated yester-
day that some of the jobs outlined
in the union demands were new ones
on him.
Universal Has Cannibal Films
Ed Laemmle, nephew of Carl
Laemmle, has just returned to New
York after spending a year with the
Laemmle-Adler expedition in Bor-
neo, Siam, the Malay States and near-
by territory. He has with him about
40,000 feet of film showing the cus-
toms and ceremonies of the canni-
bals and head hunters which Univer-
sal may release in feature form.
Selznicks Escape Injury
Myron and David Selznick were
passengers on the eastbound Cali-
fornia Limited wrecked in Colorado
on Tuesday, but they escaped injury
according to a wire received in New
York yesterday.
More Rental Figures
(Continued from Page 1)
being over half a million, while Feb-
ruary totals less than the $300,000
mark.
In view of this it is apparent that
it is impossible to gauge the exact
amount of business done by the dis-
tributors for each month of the year
since the returns are not tabulated, at
the exact time the business is done
by the distributor but according to
the time at which the returns reach
Washington.
An effort was made to secure from
the Government figures which would
indicate the volume of business done
by the exhibitors in admissions.
This can be secured through the nqw
operative 10 per cent admission tax.-
Treasury officials, however, state
that the government does not seg-
regate the taxes derived from motion
picture theaters and those derived
from stage performances. The re-
turns for the 64 Internal Revenue
districts can be obtained, but there
will be nothing to indicate just what
percentage of the business was done
by picture theaters.
The Government, by law- is com-
pelled to keep confidential the na-
ture of all tax returns submitted by-
companies and for that reason it will
be impossible to tabulate the gross
business done by individual compa-
nies in the business. This law is so
strictly adhered to that the Govern-
ment has refused to provide courts
with such figures.
Tearle to Be a Star
Conway Tearle will make six pro-
ductions a year for National Picture
Theaters. He has been signed for a
long period.
Goldwyn Going to Coast
Samuel Goldwyn plans a trip to
the Coast soon. The date has not
been set.
F. P. Field Changes
Al Lichtman announced the fol-
lowing yesterday:
Herbert L Kraus, formerly sales
manager at the Detroit office, is now
branch manager at Boston, succeed-
ing J. A. McConville, resigned.
Myron H. Lewis, formerly special
representative with headquarters in
Kansas City, will act as assistant to
S. R. Kent, general sales manager,
and R. C. LiBeau is moved from Des
Moines to the post vacated by Lewis.
Sarah Lyons has been promoted to
manager of the Exchange Service
Department, succeeding Joseph di
Lorenzo, resigned to take charge of
distribution for Baumer Films. Inc.
Spitalni Writes Scores
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Cleveland — Hyman Spitalni, in
charge of the music for the Loew
houses here, arranged the musical
score used for the new Norma Tal-
madge production "Yes or No,"
given a trade showing here as well
as the scores for the showings of the
Fairbanks and Pickford pictures and
"Married Life."
His brother Philip, of Loew's Met-
ropolitan, conducted at several of the
showings.
"The Greater Sinner" Sales
"The Greater Sinner," with James
K. Hackett and Ormi Hawley, w^hich
is being distributed on a states rights
basis' has been practically sold for
the entire United States, only five
territories remaining open. The
Greater Sinner Co., Godfrey Bldg ,
is handling sales.
Ouinn Starts Work
First Seal of Merit Issued to "Suds"
— Special Showing Planned
J. A. Quinn, president of the Mo-
tion Picture and Theatrical Co-op-
erative Association of the World, has
actually started his "better films"
campaign and has issued his first
"seal of merit" as the endorsements
are called to Mary Pickford's United
Artists production. "Suds."
A special show"ing of "Suds" will
be given either on .Sunda)' night or
some night the early part of next
week at Aeolian Hall. This has not
been decided upon. Mrs. Charlotte
Pickford will be presented with the
seal and an invited audience will view
the film.
L'nited Artists yesterday in a state-
ment called the issuance of the seal
to "Suds" "an exceptional honor,"
and a special wireless was sent to
Miss Pickford' who is en route to
Europe, notifying her of the award.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Wallace Beery and
Kathryn Adams have been added to
the cast of "813" which is being pro-
duced at the Christie studio.
John M. Stahl will direct Anita
Stewart in "Sowing the Wind," taken
from the Sydney Grundy's stage play
of the same name.
Edward Cecil has signed a contract
to play one of the leading roles in
"Blackmail," \'iola Dana's new Met-
ro picture.
The latest arrival in Christie com-
edies is Dorothv Orth.
Advertiser now free to connect with
large but new organization in the
producing and exhib tirg of motion
pi'tures. Has had c:>ns derable expe-
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exh>b ting end cf the industry. A
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At present with
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Universal City, California
Jacques d'Auray has been securec
by the Christies to take charge of th«
art direction of "813" being made foi
kobertson-Cole.
Sam De Grasse is one of the play-
,ers selected by Eric Von Stro-
heim for "Foolish Wives."
W'illiam Steiner has completed th
seventh of the Tex productions, call
ed "Tangled Threads."
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Tom Mix in
•The Speed Maniac"
"The 'Virgin of Stamboul"
with
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Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story il
must be good"
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Continuity and Speciaio
"A Woman of Pleasure"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
"Dangerous Waters"
Original for Wm. Desmond
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
DAILV
Thursday, June 17, 1920
DO YOU REMEMBER
No. 8
"A PRINCE IN A PAWN-
SHOP"
with Barney Bernard
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
"Partners of the Night"
and
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
After U. S. Films
Ward and Cundy Perfecting New
Organization — Walter Seeley
Interested
Harry Ward, managing director of
Hayward Prod, and one of the prin-
cipals interested in the recently per-
fected Cinema Sales Corp. of Great
Britain, said yesterday:
"I have just arrived in your coun-
try, preparatory to the formation of
the Cinema Sales Corp., an organiza-
tion which will specialize in the dis-
tribution of American productions of
quality in the United Kingdom. The
new company will not in any way
interfere with my affiliation with
Hayward Productions.
"Henry Cundy, my business asso-
ciate, has accompanied me on this
trip. Our mission is to obtain the
best American productions, and we
are prepared to negotiate at once for
the acquisition of such productions
for the United Kingdom. In this
connection we are pleased to an-
nounce that we are working in asso-
ciation with Walter Hoff Seeley,
American representative of the Cin-
ema Sales Corporation, with ofifices
at 50 East 42nd St."
Ward also stated he has already
completed negotiations for the dis-
tribution of a number of American
films in Great Britain.
Penn. Exhib.Organize
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Altoona, Pa. — The Keystone Ex-
hibitors' Association, composed of
motion picture theater owners in
Central Pennsylvania, including Blair
and eight adjoining counties, was
formed at a meeting held in the
Strand theater on Sunday afternoon.
Already more than fifty exhibitors
have become affiliated with the new
organization.
The aim of the association is to
secure an equitable and uniform con-
tract for all exhibitors, and for the
abolition of the deposit system, to
prevent the imposition of represen-
tatives of producers peddling their
pictures on a bidding system, thus
running up the prices in the district
in which the highest prices of any
place in the country have been paid,
it is said.
The election of officers for the as-
sociation resulted in the following:
President, Jacob Silverman of the
Strand; vice-president, L. W. Bar-
clay of Johnstown; secretary, C. O.
Baird of Portage, and treasurer, A.
Notopoulos, of this city.
An executive board consisting of
one man from each of the nine coun-
ties, will be selected at the next meet-
ing, which is to be held in Johnstown
on Sunday, July 11.
In speaking of the new organiza-
tion Mr. Silverman said:
"This organization came into ex-
istence a few weeks before the late
big convention in Cleveland. The
purpose is to make it manifest that
the exhibitors of this section intend
to band together for mutual protec-
tion within their own immediate area
and also to aid in everj' way possible
kindred organizations throughout the
state and the United States, as well
as the main organization which had
such a successful session in Cleve-
land.
"This section of the state is ag-
gressively determined that the exhib-
itors shall be treated with business-
like justice and consideration."
OH
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A sketch from one of the new Anim
now appearing on the screens of th
country. — Advt.
ated Cartoon Comedies "The Gumps"
e leading theatres throughout the
Black Congratulates Coolidge
Boston — Alfred S. Black, presi-
dent of the M. P. E. A., Inc., has
sent the following letter to Governor
Coolidge: ^
"It is with the warmest possible
feeling that I congratulate you upon
your nomination for Vice-President
of the United States. No man in
public life today has shown more re-
spect for right and justice, recently
demonstrated by your veto of the
Massachusetts Censorship Bill, than
your good self.
"I can assure you that you have
the very best wishes, not only of the
Exhibitors of the United States- but
in fact the whole Motion Picture In-
dustry."
Standing Convalescing
Los Angeles — Herbert Standing,
who was rather seriously injured a
few weeks ago, is recovering rapidly.
He expects to be around again by the
end of the month.
New Series for Hirsh
Nathan Hirsh has arranged to dis-
tribute a. series of six productions j
on the state right market. Hirsh;
won't saj' at this time what the pic-
tures are. 1
Addition for Lasky Scenario Dept.
Los Angeles — The Lasky studio
scenario department is shortly to be
enlarged by the addition of 11 rooms ^
to be included in a two-story annex i
to the present structure.
"Sign on the Door" for Talmadge
"The Sign on the Door," by Chan-
ning Pollock, has been sold to Norma
Talmadge for a First National pic-
ture.
Hirsh Bought One Film from Renco
Nathan Hirsh of Aywon Film
Corp. stated yesterday that the only
dealings he had ever had with the
Renco Film Co. of Los Angeles, re-
garding whose activities WID'S
DAILY printed a special dispatch
from Los Angeles yesterday was the
purchase of New York rights to
"The Birth of a Race."
"We bought that picture," said
Hirsh yesterday, "on a percentage
basis and I suppose they are using
our name now on the strength of
that. They have not consulted me on
the matter."
When Hirsh bought the Renco
.'ilrn the company's offices were in
Chicago.
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Siberia Wants Films
Official Representative Here in Amer-
ica— After Projection Machines.
The Soviet of the People, as the
only stabilized government in Si-
beria is called, is in the market for
several million feet of American films
and about 1,000 projection machines.
For this purpose there is now in
New York Ivan Golgowski. a mem-
ber of the Educational Zemstov of
the Siberian Government and the ac-
credited representative of the Soviet
Republic.
Golgov\ski is authorized to close
deals with any American company or
group of individuals who can secure
for him the product he wants.
Educational and industrials show-
ing America's development are the
types of pictures Golgowski seeks as
well as certain brands of western
comedies.
The product does not have to be
recently made and in fact material
that is several years old will get pref-
erence.
The Soviet of the People, through
its connection with the Russian Co-
operative Bureau in Vladivostock has
on deposit $6,000,000 in American
currency witli the Russian Co-opera-
tive Unions here in New York against
which Golgowski, if he closes the
proper sort of a deal- will be author-
ized to draw.
The Siberian Government plans to
conduct an intensive educational cam-
paign among its people of whom
there are 18,000,000. Siberia is di-
vided into five distinct provinces, each
governed independently but each hav-
ing its delegates at the council in
Vladivostock.
A number of the schools in Sibe-
ria at present have projection ma-
chines of one type or another already
installed. Golgowski. however, will
probably close for 500 or 1.000 ma-
chines to take back with him.
Golgowski may enter a long term
agreement with American film men
for a period of 15 or 20 years for ex-
clusive rights to educationals and in-
dustrials for Siberia. His initial buy
will probably total two or three mil-
lion feet in the first shipment.
One point which will be insisted
iijion will be a close arrangement gov-
erning the editing of the film. Since
there are five provinces a print for
each province will have to be inade
and special attention paid to the gen-
eral type of production to meet the
needs of the country.
Golgowski says that because of the
war the fur-bearing animals in Sibe-
ria have so developed that there is
now on hand an unusual supply of
valuable furs which may be exchang-
ed for film.
Can you blame him for being ill? You'll be sick with jealousy when
you see all the attention piled on him by the Mack Sennett beauties in his
production of "Married Life," a First National attraction in 5 reels. — Advt.
Higham Goes to Washington
Charles Frederick Higham. head
of Charles Frederick Higham, Ltd.,
one of the foremost advertising
agencies in England and managing
director of .'Mliance Film Corp.. Ltd.,
went to Washington yesterday in
connection with the wire he sent to
President Wilson concerning a sc-
ries of pictures to be written by the
President on international peace.
The idea, it is understood, is mak-
ing progress and according to Leon
J. Rubenstein, who introduced Hig-
l^am to the press here, the latter left
for Washington because of informa-
tion brought to him by _ Madlaine
Traverse, who returned from the
Capitol late Wednesday night. Hig-
ham will go to Boston from Wash-
ington and sail for home from that
port.
"Lab" Men Hold Meeting
At the hour of going to press last
nigtit the laboratory men were dis-
cussing the new wage scale demand-
ed by the Motion Picture Craftsmen,
a new union which is said to embrace
the majority of the laboratory work-
ers. The meeting was held in the
rooms of the National .Association.
Haines a Visitor
Edward Haines, Des Moines
branch manager for Universal, ar-
rived in New York yesterday.
McRae Signs With Shipman
f.=;pecia! to WID'S DAILY)
Los .\ngeles — Henry McRae, for-
mer manager of Universal City,
leaves for New York Sunday to con-
fer with Ernest Shipman, with whom
he has signed a contract.
McRae will he closely identified
with the Shipman production activi-
ties, but it is not known just what
his work will be.
Ward Crane Here
Ward Crane, who appeared in
"Soldiers of Fortune" and "The Luck
of the Irish" as well as several Louis
B. Maver productions, is in New
York for a vacation. He is at the
Algonquin.
Ochs Gets Washburn
New Unit Formed — Four or Five a
Year Planned — Star Coming East
Lee .A. Ochs has signed Bryant^
Washburn to make four or five pro-,
ductions a year. For this purpose a,
special company known as the Bry-
ant Washburn Productions, Inc., has
been formed. Washburn is now at
work on "Wanted — a Blemish," hia
last picture for Famous Players. He,
will finish that shortly and leave Losj
Angeles for New York on June 29^
according to present plans.
While in town Washburn will stop^
at the Biltmore. He sails on the
Kroonland on July 10 for Europe,
where he will tour England, France^
and Italy. His foreign trip will lastj
about six or seven weeks and there,
is a possibility that his first picture
under his arrangement with OchS|
will be made abroad, since the story,
is an P2nglish one.
Nothing could be learned yester-
day regarding the distribution of the,
VVashburn productions. \
Mayflower Denies Report
Mayflower officially denies reports
which have appeared in print con-|
cerning its affiliation with other pro-,
ducing units in the business.
Selznicks and Moore Return
Myron and David Selznick return-
ed from California yesterday. |
Owen Moore, his director, Victor
Herman, and company also got in
from the West.
Talmadges Sail Aug. 14
Constance and Norma Talmadge.
sail for Europe on .August 14 on the
Aquitania. .
Constance is now at work onj
'Good References" while Norma fin-i
ishes "The Branded Woman" Mon
dav.
1
12 From Mayer .
Louis B. Mayer will produce 12
productions for the 1920-1921 season.'
Four of these will be with .Anita
Stewart, four with Mildred Harri^
Chaplin and the remaining four, spe-
cials. The Stewart and Chaplin se-
ries will be distributed by First Na^
tional. .
It is understood that no distribut-
ing arrangements have been made
for the specials.
In the past nine months only thre<
productions were made by .Anjitg
Stewart and three with Mrs. Chaplin
Your Next Insert
Let SOLOMON' do it, he's wise. — Advt.
— a)g<(^
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Friday, June 18, 1920
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New Exchange Bldg. in Atlanta
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Atlanta — The new exchange bldg.
here will be completed about Aug. 10.
Those who have already closed for
space are Criterion Film Co., Metro,
Southeastern Pictures Corp. and
United Artists. It is expected Fox,
Pathe and probably one or two oth-
ers will also take space in it.
Cold,
:turc«
Sir:
The N. Y. Times says:
"Scenarioists. directors, actors
and all whose minds run
smoothly — in a rut — should have
gone to the Capitol Theatre to
mark the enthusiasm with which
spectators approved of the rid-
icule heaped upon their favor-
ite movie stuff by Rupert
Hughes' 'Scratch My Back.' "
V
And the spreading dawn found them safe upon a desert island — Scene
from "The Isle of Destiny," Character Pictures 6-reel master production
featuring Paul Gilmore. — Advt.
Anita Stewart Coming East
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — When Anita Stew-
art finishes "Sowing the Wind" for
Louis Mayer she will come east to
spend the summer vacation.
Louis Mayer will be in New York
about July 1. He will probably go
abroad.
President to See "Humoresque"
Cosmopolitan received through
Lester Rosenthal, F. P. branch man-
ager in Washington, a request from
President Wilson to see "Humor-
esque."
A print was not available in Wash-
ington and therefore a special mes-
senger left New York yesterday in
time to reach Washington for the
showing last night. X
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Doris Deane in Goldwyn Film
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles- — Doris Deane, niece
Barthelmess Weds Today
Mary Hay Caldwell will become
llie bride of Richard Semler Bar-
tiielmess this afternoon at the Church
of the Heavenly Rest, 5th Ave. and
45th St. The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. Herbert Ship-
man, rector.
Reichenbach Outing July 14
Harry Reichenbach'c golf toura-
inent in w^hich the A. M. P. A. mem-
iiers will take a part will be held
July 14 at the Bayside Country Club.
.\bout 40 of the advertisers will at-
tend with their wives, if they have
them.
Pete Smith of the Marshall Neilan
organization bid a tearful farewell
yesterday at the regular meeting. He
leaves today for California.
The advertisers passed a resolu-
tion yesterday voting to subscribe to
a stock issue to be floated for the
erection of a U. S. Chamber of Com-
merce building in Washington. The
\. M. P. A. belongs to the chamber.
of "Uncle Bill" Haas, director of pub
icitv for Jack Root's Strand Theater
I''
in Pasadena- has been engaged byj
Southeastern Plans Expansion
(Special to WID'S DAILV)
Atlanta — Southeastern Pict. Corp.,
which handles a number of state
right productions, it is said, now has
375 pictures in distribution from its
offices. The exchange is about a
year and a half old.
Arrangements are being made
which will permit the organization
to handle a larger number of feat-
ures.
Knappen 1st Nat'l Manager
uya (Special to WID'S DAILY)
Goldwyn to play an important rold Buffalo — Harry L. Knappen, for-
with Mabel Normand's "Head Ovrf merly Select manager here, is now in
Heels" production. f charge of the First National ex-
change succeeding P. H. Smith, re-
Brulatour in Los Angeles
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Jules E. Brulatour
of New York is in town. That
Eastman Kodak will maintain a large
warehouse here is an assured fact.
signed.
R. H. Clark stopped here on his
way to New York from Cleveland
last week and saw that everything
was going smoothly.
Second Series for Clermont
(Special to WID'S DAILV)
Los Angeles — Clermont Photopla\.s
Corp. state that a second series of
productions will be made with Ora
Carew and released through Selznick
Enterprises.
Watch Fred Quimby and Asso-
ciated Exhibitors tell the world about
a w. k. comedian soon.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Arthur Thalasso plays
the role of an Italian flat janitor in
Lyons and Moran's comedy, "La La
Lucille."
The new Victory theater launched
its changed management recently
with Cecil B. De Mille's "Old Wives
for New." Arthur S. Wenzel is in
charge of the house.
Lois Weber has gone to San Fran-
cisco for a short vacation, following
the completion of her latest feature.
Stuart Paton has completed shoot-
ing "The Hope Diamond Mystery."
Director Paul Powell and his Mary
Miles Minter Realart troupe have left
for Huntington Lake to spend a week
on location.
William Conklin will join Hobart
Bosworth's company in San Fran-
cisco in a few days. Conklin has an
important role in Bosworth's new
sea story.
Alan Hale is the latest addition to
the Monroe Salisbury Players. He
will have a part in "The Barbarian."
GAUSMAN.
Clermont is releasing a series of
Lloyd Carleton Prod, through Re-
public but Sam E. Morris states he
knows nothing about a second se-
ries.
A good photo-play with
poor posters is like a beau-
tiful woman in a hoop skirt
— they both belong to a
past generation.
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Films in Britain
ndustry Reviewed by Consul Gen-
eral in London — Gives Figures
on Exports
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
\\'ashington — Consul General Rob-
rt P. Skinner writes from London
o "Commerce Reports" as follows:
"The motion picture industry, so
ar as the United Kingdom is con-
erned, looks back on the year 1919
s one of great uneasiness, despite
he fact that the business as a whole
[normously increased in prestige with
he public, Parliament, and press.
"The producing and manufactur-
tig industry made greater strides, no
loubt, than any other section of the
rade, and great efforts have been
nade to create producing organiza-
ious that would supply the British
narket with British films and pro-
vide serious competition to the
American films. Indeed, as is shown
>elow, the importation of films into
jreat Britain from other than Amer-
can sources is negligible, and today,
lotwithstanding the intensive adver-
ising campaign of British film pro-
lucers. the film theaters still exhibit
ibout 75 per cent of American man-
u'acture."
jnported Linear feet
from— 1917 1918 1919
y. S. 68,196.165 44,066,425 81.014,079
-■ranee 8,639,367 8,408,529 9,813,514
Dther
:'ntries 1,818,219 1,197,247 1,945,591
rotal 78,653,751 53,672,201 92,773,184
[mported Value
from— 1917 1918 1919
J. S. $3,440,835 $2,321,525 $4,952,660
:=-rance 185,355 183,510 338,820
Dther
;'ntries 125,310 133,280 187,440
Potal $3,751,500 $2,638,315 $5,478,920
"Great activity has been shown by
British producers recently, however.
md with reasonable success. A
lumber of British films have found
heir way to the United States, and
American theaters are beginning to
)pen their doors to British films. The
British manufacturers' most serious
rouble at present is that British-
nade films command, on an average,
louble the price of American and
oreign films. Several American film
)roducers have decided to establish
itudios in England and manufacture
n this market. These studios will be
n full working order in the course of
920.
"As to theaters themselves there
vas no possibility of building new
)icture houses during the war or in-
Teasing the seating capacity of those
n existence. At present every eflFort
s being made to construct a large
lumber of theaters, amongst them
;ome planned to accommodate 3.000
)r 4.000 people. It is still difficult,
lowever, to secure building mate-
■ials, as the Government gives pref-
;rence to the construction of dwell-
ngs, of which there is a great short-
ige throughout the country. It is
said that the total number of opera-
:ives in the building trade does not
exceed 700,000, as against 820,000
n 1911. With a labor si""'^<on of
Censored
Censored, for all extra act-
ors, all yeast and raisins, when
they enter the Griffith studios.
The cause for the embargo
occurred while more than 200
extras were summoned for
some of the scenes in "Way
Down East."
The action was laid in a large
barn where a country dance is
shown. Of course, apple cider
and doughnuts were served,
and much of the cider disap-
peared. The next day many
of the extras failed to respond
to direction. One tried to dance
and fell over. "Griff" thought
it was the heat until an investi-
gation was made.
It developed that the extras
had taken the cider to their
dressing rooms, shocked it by
adding yeast and raisins, and
had a drink as strong as any-
thing 20 years old.
this kind and the need of dwellings
as great as it is, obviously builders of
theaters will make slow progress for
a number of years.
"Within the last year three mem-
bers of Parliament have been elected
who are in the cinema industry, and
there are perhaps half a dozen mem-
bers who are interested in this
branch of trade. Among the sub-
jects which these parliamentary rep-
resentatives have under considera-
tion are reforms in the cinemato-
graph act, incidence of taxation in re-
gard to entertainments, and facilities
for the construction of new cinemas.
"Export trade, generally, has im-
proved now that many markets of
the world have become free. In 1919
the exports of British-made films
aggregated 30,824,670 linear feet, val-
ued at $1,669,520. contrasted with
8,209,257 feet, valued at $560,195, in
1918. and 6,474,215 feet, valued at
$454,730, in 1917. Scandinavia, Hol-
land, Egypt, and the Far Eastern
countries are making inquiries for
British films, but the development of
this business is checked owing to
the lower cost of French. Italian and
German productions. French and
Italian films, especially, find great
favor in Egypt.
"During the current year British
producers will continue their efiforts
to secure their own market and like-
wise to increase the demand for Brit-
ish films in overseas markets. The
improvement made in this coiuitr\
and the progress shown in manufac-
turing films are sufficiently note-
worthy to indicate that a considera-
ble measure of success may be ex-
pected."
Carewe to Direct Mildred Chaplin
Los Angeles — Edwin Carewe has
abandoned the making of his own
productions, for the time being at
least, and will direct Mildred Harris
Chaplin in "Habit," by Thomas
Barry.
Carewe's first for Louis Mayer was
"Isobel," a James Oliver Curwood
story.
Urges Less Producers
Frank Woods Thinks Various Pro-
duction Elements Should "Stick
to the Last"
Independent producers and stars
will be interested in learning what
Frank E. Woods, supervising direc-
tor of Famous Players coast studios,
has to say about their activities.
Woods says in part:
"It is interesting and in a sense
amusing to note the efforts of va-
rious elements of the motion picture
industry either to attempt the pro-
duction of pictures individually or
else insist upon an interest in the
products of others by reason of their
essentially.
"Stars, in many instances, have
formed their own companies with va-
rious degrees of success; directors
have undertaken to become produc-
ers; exhibitors have had a try at pro-
duction; eminent authors have had
their fingers in the pie; business
managers have frequently endeavor-
ed to go it alone; continuity writers
are organizing independently, and are
demanding an interest in the produc-
tions and will possiblj: organize to
produce for themselves.
"Each of these component parts of
the great film producing industry
maintains that it is of greater im-
portance than the others, when as a
matter of fact there is scarcely any
diffeernce.
"What does it prove? That, in-
dubitably, a complete and compre-
hensive organization is essential.
That otherwise there is waste, false
motion, and lost effort.
"If every unit would admit its own
importance but realize that it is val-
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man with Realart, is now in charge
of all exploitation work for the New
York First National Exchange.
Sennett Film at Strand
The Strand next week will have
a double feature bill. Mack Sen-
nett's "Married Life." a First Na-
tional release, and Tom Moore in
"The Great Accident" are the at-
tractions.
New Nat'I Theater Release
"Marooned Hearts" with Conway
Tearle and Zena Keefe will be releas-
ed as National Picture release. It
was originally scheduled for a Selz-
nick special.
the other units, there would be less
time and money wasted on endeav-
ors to form rival companies headed
by one element or another.
"Better let the men who know the
business do the organizing and like
the shoemaker, 'stick to vour last.' "
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broad vision, and am-
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Over Los Angeles' Treatment To-
ward Film Folks— Roberts
Gives His Ideas
(Speo.al to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Apparently the agi-
tation caused by Walter Long's state-
ments that motion picture folk on the
coast were discriminated against by
merchants here has not ended.
Theodore R.oberts, well known
character actor, comes to the front
in a letter to the press in which he '
says: "I in common with practically j
the unanimous voice of the entire I
moving picture world of Los Ange-
les indorse him in what he (Long)
said."
Roberts' letter says in part:
"I am in position to know rather
more of the inside facts of Captain
Long's position than any one else and
I feel that it is due to Long to raise
at least one voice that is entirely and
enthusiastically "with him.
"I have this to say: It is to be re-
gretted that the statement attributed
to Long — inaccurately, I believe —
that there is a concerted movement
on the part of the moving picture
community to defend themselves
against the aggressive persecution
that is a matter of common knowl-
edge and discussion, is not at pres-
ent an accomplished fact.
"I believe furthermore that the
powers that be in our film world
should unite in a testimonial to Capt.
Walter Long for the opportunity he
has furnished them to exercise Ches-
terfieldian courtesy in diplomatic de-
nials wherein, if we read carefully
and prayerfully between the lines, we
shall find the double negative that
makes an affirmative.
"And while the Chamber of Com-
merce and film magnates are bowing
and scraping to each other, we of the
rank and file collect data.
".\nd I believe furthermore that a
magnificent opportunity is being ig-
nored or overlooked, or between you
and me, being fled from with screams
of terror, to outline and define a defi-
nite and tangible grievance that we
as an industry are suffering from and
under.
"The voices that I have heard are
of those who have climbed out of the
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Friday, June 18, 1920
Sees Four Combines
"The greatly improved qual-
ity of independent productions,"
said W. W. Hodkinson, "is the
first sign that things are turn-
ing in favor of the exhibitor.
"I believe that the exhibitor
should not be required to take
the risks of the producer, as he
often does today. The pro-
ducer should pay for his own
mistakes.
"Today there are four big
combinations that threaten to
crush the life of the independ-
ent exhibitor.
"Inflation and over-capital-
ization are a menace to the
stability and prosperity of the
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and now he wants everyone to know
that the dinner will be held at the
44th St. restaurant.
Adler has been living in New York
for about 30 years, too.
highways and byways of our calling
and from the heights of wealth, in-
fluence and authority to which they
have climbed they are rather hazy
as to the ruts and mud puddles that
are still in our paths. Then again
big interests must be served and they
hesitate to start anything that they
may not wish to finish.
"But I maintain that Captain Long
in the main is right, and I know that
in his purpose and intention he was
entirely and enthusiastically justified,
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the unanimous voice of the entire
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Putting It Over
Here is ho<w a brother exhib-
itor put hit shovi over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellov) know hov> you cleaned
up.
Marjorie Daw has started a "Don't
Ever Marry" movement which has
enabled her to break into the front
pages of newspapers and is doing its
share in the exploitation of the Mar-
shall Neilan picture of that name.
The phrase "Don't Ever Marry"
is being given prominence in the sto-
ries which advise young girls to join
the movement which will insure them
domestic bliss. A small wooden
rolling pin on which the phrase has
been printed has been distributed.
A "No Hats for Summer" club has
been started by Colleen Moore, inci-
dentally. She is making her debut
under Neilan in Wesley Barry's ini-
tial starring vehicle.
Wichita Falls, Tex. — Teaser ads.
inserted in local publications, reading
"Wanted — A Sinner," by Henry S.
Ford, manager of the Majestic, result-
ed in 400 replies being received. To
make the ad look genuine, a news-
paper box number for purposes of
response was inserted.
Over 400 replies were received and
most of the inquiries wanted details
as to what it was about. The big
advertising splurge just before "In
Search of a Sinner" opened its run
answered all questions and served to
jam the establishment.
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Omaha — Manager Harry Watts of
the Strand recently increased the ad-
mission prices about 33 1-3% and now
he is busy seeing that his patrons get
their money's worth. Here is how
he built atmosphere for his showing
of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde":
The orchestra started into th
overture of "William Tell" as th-
curtain slowly began to rise. Th
house grew dark. Real water wa
falling on the stage with realistic am
wet splashes which gleamed in th
faint light cast by street lights. I
was a dark alley in London, such ;
one as Mr. Hyde frequented. Light
ning flashed and the thunder clat.
tered and roared.
The bent figure of a man, dresset
in a huge robe, sneaked half wa;
across the street and stopped in th'
shadow of a pillar while the light
ning flashed. He then sneaked to ;
nearby door, chains rattled as he un
locked it, and then a light was turn
ed on inside the chemist's shop; ;
real chemist shop, toO' with testinj
tubes and other articles which Man
ager Watts had much difficulty ii
getting for the occasion.
The man began mixing the potioi
which would change him to Dr
Jekyll. He opened the small furnace
door and the room w^as flooded wit!
a brilliant red light. He closed th'
door, and the light was green. Sud
denly, just as he was about to drinl
the potion, he noticed the windov
blind was up. He hurriedly pulle<
it down.
The screen descended to the stagi
just as the orchestra was crashin)
through the last measures of thi
overture, then the picture began. Th'
effect was excellent.
Louisville — Col. Fred Levy, presi
dent of the First National exchange
finds that his clothing establishmen
here helps him considerably in hi,
picture ventures. At his store, th
birthday of each youngster who pur
chases anything is always recorder
and a free ticket to the Strand, goo
for himself and a friend, is alway
sent on the birthday. It results i
helping both his clothing emporiur
and the .Strand.
There are more print
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VOL. XII No. 79
Saturday, June 19, 1920
Price 5 Cents
15% the Limit
Germany Places Restrictions on Im-
ports of Films from Outside
Countries
The German Reichstag has passed
a law which limits the importation
of all outside films into the German
Empire to 15 per cent of the total
amount that country uses.
This information is published in
copies of some of the leading Ger-
man trade papers which have just
been received in this country by L.
Auerbach, of Export and Import
Film Co., Inc.
The new law which is designed to
supplant the present embargo now
in existence in Germany is to be-
I come effective October 1. The 15
■ per cent is to be divided into three
' classes: 5 per cent to go to the man-
ufacturers, five to the exchanges and
five to the exhibitors. The purpose
of dividing the total percentage in
that manner is to avoid, if possible,
an influential manufacturer from ty-
ing up all of the foreign film com-
ing into Germany and then exercis-
ing a monopoly in the German home
trade.
The Teutonic trade papers further
state that this 15 per cent is to in-
clude the total importations from all
countries outside of Germany. It
is therefore apparent that this coun-
try will be able to export only a
small part of its product to Ger-
many since England, France and
Italy and other countries figure in on
the new German act.
New Exchange Unit?
Allif'nce May Form Own Distribut-
ing Company — After American
Films for Europe
Further indications of the plans of
the Alliance Film Corp., Ltd., the
$5,000,000 English company of which
Sir Walter De Freece is chairman of
the board of directors and Charles
Frederick Higham, managing direct-
or, was made yesterday in a state-
ment issued by Gustavus \. Rogers,
of Rogers and Rogers, attorneys in
America for Alliance.
Mr. Rogers hints that the plans of
Alliance contemplate American ex-
changes or alliances with other Amer-
ican producing and distributing com7
panics, or possibly an American cor4
poration acting independently of or'
subsidiary to the British corpora-
tion.
The British company will also en-
gage extensively in purchasing or
(Continued on Page 4)
"Married Life," a Mack Sennett production. That's the life, especially
when they hurl brickbats instead of slippers at the bridegroom. — See the
st'rring events in the First National attraction. — Advt.
Seeks Court Action
F. P. Missouri Corp. Files New Pa-
pers Against Koplars in St. Louis
(By wire to WTD'S D.MLV)
St. Louis — John C. Flinn of the
Famous Players Missouri Corp. the
holding concern for moving picture
theater properties here, has filed suit
against Harry Koplar and his three
brothers, Sam, Nat and Sol Koplar
and against several theater companies
to compel them to comply with an
agreement for the transfer of titles
and leases of various theaters to the
Famous Players Missouri Corp.
Sixteen theaters and tlirce air-
(Continued on Page 3)
^
Goldwyn en Route West
.Samuel Goldwyn left Kc
late Thursday night for Cali
est \
w Yorlj
fornia. I
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Film Man Here From Prague
Julius Schmitt, representing th?
Biografen of Prague, Czecho-Slo-
vakia, is in New York. He is stop-
ping at the Waldorf Astoria.
Metro Lists Ready
Releases Until January Arranged —
New Productions Started
Metro yesterday made public a ten-
tative schedule of releases which give
the productions to he distributed by
that organization as far ahead as Jan-
uary, 1921.
Twenty-si.x specials are in the list,
20 of these to be made or already
finished by Metro, three made b\- C.
E. Shurtleff, Inc., one S-L produc-
tion, one Tourneur production and
one from Robert Harron. All of
theiTi are in six reels.
Those to go out as Metro specials
are:
Julv 5, "Parlor, Bedroom and
Rath." all-star cast; July 19, "Th
Misfit Wife," .'Mice Lake; Aug.
"Held in Trust," May Allison; Au|;.
(Continued on Page 3)
Ohrt, Universal Comptroller
H. L. Ohrt, formerly with Famous,
Players, is now comptroller of Uni-
versal, succeeding G. M. Davison,
resigned.
Demands Rejected
Laboratory Owners Turn Down Un-
ion Wage Scale at Meeting
Held Thursday Night
It was learned yesterday that at
the meeting held Thursday night in
the rooms of the National Associa-
tion the demands made by the new
union of labor^tery workers, the
Motion Picture Craftsmen, were re-
jected.
At the meeting were present either
the owners or representatives of the
15 odd laboratories scattered around
New York whose weekly capacity is
said to total 10.000,000 ft.
No one at the National Association
who could be reached cared to com-
ment on the situation. The M. P.
Craftsmen are allied with the Inter-
national Alliance of Theatrical and
Stage Employees, but no one at the
I. A. T. S. E. could be reached yes-
terday to ascertain what the union
would now do since its demands were
rejected.
Brown Leaves Howells, Joins Baync
Colvin \V. Brown, formerly direc-
tor of publicity for Exhibitors' Mu-
tual and lately with David P
Howells, Inc., leaves that organiza-
tion todaj' to join the .\ssociated
Screen News, Inc., producers of the
Gauinont, Kinograms and Selznick
news reels. Capt. Bayne is presi
dent.
Brown will be associated with Ter
ry Ramsaye, with whom he worked
in the old Alutual davs.
Tourneur Starts Work
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Maurice Tourneui
has started work on his first produc
tion for the Associated Producers.
It is not known what the story is.
but Barbara Bedford is in the cast.
Clark Irvine, formerly with Gold
wyn at the studios, will handle Tour-
neur's exploitation and press work a:
the studio.
Borzage Goes to Coast
Frank Borzage left for Californij
Thursday night, where he will di'
rect two pictures with Marion Dal
vies for Cosmopolitan.
/ Rogers' Son Dies
^ A 'V'fire to the Goldwyn offices re
ceived yesterday told of tiie deatf
on Wednesday of Frederick Rogers
three year old son of Will Rogers
Frederick died of diphtheria and th«i
remaining sons of the Rogers fam
ily. \\'illis and Jimmie, are seriouslj
ill with the same ailment.
/
Let SOLOMON' do it. he's wise.
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Atlanta — It is understood that
iPearce Films of New Orleans will
3pen an exchange here.
"Humoresque" goes into its fourth
.veek tomorrow at the Criterion.
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ture's big attraction, "The Isle of Destiny," featuring Paul Gilmore. — Adv.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood — Anita Stewart has be-
gun production of "Sowing the Wind"
Little Bennie Alexander has been
engaged by Universal to play a part
in "Fightin' Job."
Cara Lee, who has completed her
role with Nazimova's latest, has been
engaged by Metro for "Hearts Are
Trumps."
"The Woman in the House" is the
name of the Mildred Harris Chaplin
film which is reported to have been
in the making for six months. First
National release.
Louis B. Lighten, magazine au-
thor, will write a series of stories for
Hoot Gibson, who appears in Univer-
sal two-reel westerns.
Charles Ray lias returned from
Del Monte, where he shot final scenes
for "Peaceful Valley." Ray is to be-
gin immediately "Forty Five Minutes
from Broadway."
Myrtle Stedman, who has just fin-
ished an engagement in the "Tiger's
Coat-" a Dial Film production, has
l)een engaged by Louis B. Mayer to
appear in .\nita Stewart's next pic-
ture.
L. C. Wheeler and family expect
to leave this week for New York.
Wheeler is taking a sample print of
the new Kosmik Films serial with
him. He will stop over in Chicago
for a conference with George Kleine,
president of Kosmik.
Rita Weiman, author of "Curtain,"
now- being filmed for Katherine Mac-
Donald, is leaving California for New-
York shortly.
Hobart Bosworth and company
have returned to San Francisco to
complete the burning of a schooner
for a scene in "Bucko MacAllister."
First attempts to destroy the vessel
proved futile, owing to opposition of
insurance companies holding policies
on -ships anchored in the vicinity.
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Invitations are out for Joe Lee's
second annual picnic. It's a secret.
Alexander Sales '
Alexander Film Corp. has closed
contracts on the following territory
for the Roy Stewart "Lone Hand"
picture:
Upper New York State to the
Robbins Film Co. of Utica, N. Y.
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to
the Specialty Film Co. of Dallas.
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North and
South Carolina and Tennessee to the
Criterion Film Service of Atlanta.
"Big Four" Open in Winnipeg
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Winnipeg, Man. — An office to serve
exhibitors in Western Canada has
been opened here by United Artists.
Haskell M. Masters will manage it.
Master Picture Co. Starts Work
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Master Picture
Co. has begun work on its initial pro-
duction at its Culver City studio, un-
derstood to have been leased for six
months. The organization intends to
build its own plant.
Installs Ventilating System
Marshfield, Wis. — A ventilating
system which rushes fresh air into
tile Adler at a rate of 20,000 cubic
feet per minute has been installed
by manager John P. Adler.
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Saturday, June 19, 1920
DAILV
PatkeNews
No. 49
INORTHAMPTON, MASS. — Home town
I'rcets Coolidge! Republican Vice-Presi-
liential nominee receives enthusiastic ovation
jlrom his townsmen.
WOODSIDE, N. Y. — New tenants wanted
for empty apartments — in the Zoo ! Park
Commissioner selects some animals for Cen-
tal Park Zoo.
IN THE LIMELIGHT— Eight-year-old is
chess champion — first pictures of Samuel
Rzeschewski, little Polish lad who defeats
world's chess experts in 20 simultaneous
games.
Jack Dempsey acquitted! Federal jury ex-
onerates America's great pugilist from
iraft evasion charge.
Jack now eagerly awaits the opportunity to
defend world title against Carpentier.
"Shamrocks" get ready! Shamrock II. and
IV., Sir Lipton's challengers of America's
Cup title, are towed to New York harbor
For final trials.
EPSOM, ENGLAND— The great English
Derby! All roads in Britain lead to Epsom
Downs as thousands flock to attend the his-
toric tu frclassic.
DANZIG, POLAND — Americans who fought
in Polish Army return to U. S. — before sail-
ing each soldier is given a medical exam-
ination.
HAVRE, FRANCE — MiUion dollar blaze in
French seaport town — big fire starts on
liquor-laden pier and rages unchecked for
several hours.
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Republican candi-
date begins campaign! Senator Harding
and other Republican senators leave Capitol,
after first conference to discuss campaign
plans.
FOUR YEARS ARE UP— And the "pos-
sibilities" are on the look-out!
Moving day approaches.
Just before the battle.
today
Seeks Court Action
(Continued from Page 1)
domes are involved in the deal.
The Famous Players Missouri
Corp. alleges that of these proper-
Ihave not been transferred in corn-
have not bee ntransferred in com-
plance with the terms of their agree-
■ment. It is asked that the defend-
ants be required to transfer the ti-
tles and leases.
The three theaters are the Chero-
kee, the Royal and the Arco, and the
airdomes are the Rex, the Russell
and the Compton. The corporation,
it is stated, took possession of the
theaters on March 20 under its con-
tract.
It is alleged that the Koplars have
failed to carry out their portion of
the contract and have interfered with
the corporation in its occupation and
control of the houses. The court is
asked to prevent further interference.
The corporation alleges that it has
made payments of $100,000 on the
purchase price thus far and has paid
bills and other obligations. The cor-
poration had previously filed suit to
restrain the Koplars from interfer-
ing with the management of some of
the theater properties.
Metro Lists Ready
(Continued from i'age 1)
16, "The Chorus Girl's Romance,"
Viola Dana; Sept. 1, "The Hope," all-
star cast; Sept. 13, "The Price oi
Redemption," Bert Lytell; Sept. 20,
"The Saphead," Crane-Keaton; Sept.
27, "Clothes," all-star cast; Oct. 4,
"The Four Horsemen of the Apoc-
alypse," all-star cast; Nov. 1, "The
Marriages of Mayfair," all-star cast;
Nov. 8, "Fine Feathers," all-star cast;
Nov. 15, "Polly With a Past," Ina
Claire; Nov. 29, "Are All Men
Alike?" May Allison; Dec. 6, "Black-
mail," Viola Dana; Dec. 13, "Body
and Soul," Alice Lake; Dec. 29, "The
Misleading Lady," Bert Lytell; Dec.
21, "Big Game," all-star cast; Jan. 3,
"Hearts Are Trumps," all-star cast;
Jan. 17, "The Marriage of William
Asch," May Allison; Jan. 24, "The
Hole in the Wall," all-star cast.
Two Nazimova productions are
listed as follows:
Oct. 11, "Billions"; Jan. 31, "Mad-
ame Peacock."
Maurice Tourneur production: Oct.
18, "The Great Redeemer."
S. L. Production: Sept. 6, "Love,
Honor and Obey."
Robert Harron Production: Oct.
25, "Coincidence."
C. ■ E. Shurtleff, Inc., Productions
as follows: Aug. 23, "The Mutiny of
the Elsinore"; Nov. 21, "The Star
Rover"; Jan. 10, "The God of His
Fathers."
At the Hollywood studios several
new pictures will be gotten under
way immediately. These are "Body
and Soul," by William Hurlburt for
.\lice Lake, Edward Mortimer to di-
rect; "Are All Men Alike?" by Ar-
thur Stringer for May Allison, Philip
Rosen to direct, and "Blackmail," by
Lucia Chamberlain, with Viola Dana,
Dallas Fitzgerald to direct. Nazi-
mova lias completed work on "Bil-
lions." She will make at a future
date "Madame Peacock," by Rita
Weiman.
In the east Ina Claire has started
"Polly With a Past." Leander de
Cordoba will direct.
Bert Lytell's four productions to
be made in the east will be as fol-
lows: "The Misleading Lady," "A
Message from Mars," "The Prisoner
of Zenda" and a fourth for which
negotiations are now under wav.
Rothapfel Returns
S. L, Rothapfel returned from Day-
ton yesterday where he arranged for
the opening of Ascher's Auditorium.
Plunkett Dinner Held
The Joe Plunkett dinner was held
last night at Keen's. About fifty
were present.
Louis F. Gottschalk has prepared
the musical score for "A Splendid
Hazard." an Allan Dwan-First Na-
tional release.
Anything for Money
The following four line want
ad appeared in the classified
columns of a morning news-
paper yesterday:
"Man wanted to ride over
Niagara Falls in a houseboat
for motion picture film; bona
fide offer; $1,000 for 5 minutes
work. Apply R. A. Walsh,
1465 Broadway."
The above resulted in about
150 applicants at the Mayflow-
er offices yesterday morning,
all eager for the $1,000. May-
flower says Walsh really in-
tends shooting such a scene.
Anyway, it would seem that
the particular newspaper is
right when it says its "our
want ads are read."
Hepworth Plans Invasion
It was officially learned yesterday
that the purposes of the newly form-
ed Hepworth Picture Plays, Inc., is
to secure showings for the Hepworth-
British made productions as exclu-
sively announced in WID'S DAILY
last Saturday.
The directors of the new company
are: Reginald Warde, president Regi-
nald Warde, Inc., and Far Plast Film
Corp.; Capt. Paul Kimberley, O. B.
E., and Cecil M. Hepworth.
Capt. Kimberley brought several
Hepworth productions to New York
with him recently, including "Alf's
Button," with Leslie Henson and
Alma Taylor; ".A.nna. the Adventur-
ess," from the story by E. Phillips
Oppenheim, and "The Forest on the
Hill." from the story by Eden Phill-
potts.
Publisher to Produce
S. C. Britten Forms New Company-
Films to Appear With Books
Sumner Charles Britton, well
known publisher, has entered the mo-
tion picture field as the head of Sum-
ner, Charles Britton, Inc., a New
York corporation with a capitaliza-
tion of $200,000. '^
liritton was for many years presi-
dent of Reilly & Britton of Chicago
and afterward of Britton Publishing
Co. of New York. He has been in-
terested in a number of pictures. He
was long associated with the ex-
ploitation and sale of the novels of
Harold Bell Wright.
Sumner Charles Britton, Inc., will
synchronize the appearance of each
picture with tht publication of the
story in book form, thus endeavoring
to perfect a complete tie-up of pic-
ture, book and newspaper syndica-
tion on each production.
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CURRENT RELEASES:
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"WHEN THE GLOUDS ROLL BY"
SESSUE HAYAKAWA in
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JULIAN ELTINGE in
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ANITA STEWART in
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WALLACE REID in
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Saturday, June 19, 1920
Say Long Is Wrong
Los Angeles Exhibitors' Association
Defines Stand
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— The local exhibitors
association has adopted a resolution
designed to define its attitude on the
allegations made by Walter Long in
reference to the way film folks are
treated by Los Angeles.
The association takes issue with
Long's claims as expressed in the
following resolution:
"Whereas, Walter Long, a motion
picture actor, purporting to speak in
behalf of the entire motion picture
industry, has made certain hostile
remarks regarding the people and ad-
ministrative bodies of the City of Los
Angeles, and
"Whereas, We, the Theater Own-
ers' Association of Los Angeles here-
by emphatically wish it made known ninas, .
that we feel and always have felt Under these circumstances, I
that the citizens .and administrative think it is my plain duty to decline
• bodies of the City of Los Angeles are , the salary and to ask the committee
and always have been more than fair to devote the money to organization
to the industry in general. 'purposes."
Be it hereby Resolved, That we
Cohen Refuses Offer
Turns Down Salary of $25,000 Year-
ly from Exhibitors' Association
— Sum Goes Into Treasury
One of the final actions taken by
the Executive Committee of the Mo-
tion Picture Theater Owners of
America at the close of the Cleve-
land convention last week was to
pass a resolution fixing the salary of
the national president of the organ-
ization at $25,000 per year.
When Sydney Cohen, the presi-
dent, was informed of the commit-
tee's action, he said:
'T cannot see my way clear to ac-
cept the salary which the organiza-
tion so generously has tendered to
me. The Motion Picture Theater
Owners of America has just been
born. It will need a great deal of
care and above all things it will need
wish it made public that the indi-
vidual instances presented by Walter
Long against the Los Angeles Cham-
ber of Commerce, the citizens and
administrative bodies of Los Ange-
les, do not represent the feelings of
this organization in any respect; and
in proof of our sincerity we stand
ready, as always in the past, to lend
our stages and screens to any worthy
cause that may be for the betterment
of the great city of Los Angeles, or
our Government.
"ABE GORE.
"Executive Board.
"H. M. BOSLEY, _
"Vice-President."
Jack Callicot, managing director of
the Kinema Theater, said the resolu-
tion represents the feeling of the ma-
jority of theater owners in the city.
He declared they wished to be ex-
cluded from any row between the
producers and artists, and said if a
conflict must come the owners would
side with the citizens of the city.
Allen Named General Sales Manager
Toronto, Can.— W. E. Allen is now
general sales manager of the local
Canadian Exhibitors' Exchange.
New Exchange Unit?
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contracting for foreign rights of
American made pictures, not only for
distribution in Great Britain but
throughout the European countries.
The company will form a special or-
ganization for the handling of the
foreign rights of American made
films. With respect to this feature,
Rogers states that he will be pre-
pared to have a more definite and
concrete statement in the future.
The present contract with the As-
sociated First National Exhibitors,
according to Rogers, is for a lim-
ited number of productions extend-
ing over a period of about a year, but
in addition to the pictures to be re-
leased through First National, Alli-
ance Film will, either through its
American corporation or through its
British companies, issue other pic-
tures, in one of which, it is said, some
of the nobility of Great Britain of
international fame and reputation will
appear.
Talking Films
Predicted by Frenchman, According
to "Times" Cable
Perfect synchronism of films and
speech is predicted by a French pro-
fessor in a special copyrighted cable
sent to the New York Times from
Paris.
The cable follows:
"Out of the void into every rnov-
ing picture theater, synchronized
with all the movements shown on
the film, will come in the near fu-
ture the voices of the actors as they
play their parts. Such is the dream
of Prof. Edouard Branly, expert on
wireless telephony.
"The success of the concert given
by Mme. Melba at Chelmsford, Eng-
land, to all the wireless telephone
listeners in London, Paris, Berlin,
Rome and Christiana is his text.
Soon, he declares, every one will be
able to stay at home and hear any
concert he wishes, and for all the
movies one orchestra will be suffi-
cient.
"He ''ven goes further. Groups of
motion picture theaters, he declares,
will throw the same film on the
screen at the same instant, while the
actors will speak their parts into
wireless telephone instruments. With
the human voice and by watching the
film they can secure the synchroniza-
tion which is impossible with the
talking machine, and in the days to
come the movies will become the se-
rious rivals of the theater.
"The only difficulty foreseen seems
to be the breaking of the film wfiile
the voices go on without action."
Schaefer New Hodkinson Manager
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas — Jack Schaefer is now Hod-
kinson manager here. He was for-
merly a salesman with Pathe.
J. S. Shannon, former manager,
has resigned.
M
Second Hawley Film Finished
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Wanda Hawley's. '
second starring vehicle for Realart,
"Food for Scandal," has been com-
pleted at the old Morosco studio.
James Cruze directed.
Births
Two motion picture magnates have
entered these earthly realms.
One was born to Mrs. Robert St.
John, wife of Mayflower's account-
ant, yesterday morning.
In the west Mr. and Mrs. Abraham
Lehr announced the birth of an eighlj
pound boy. Lehr is vice-president of
Goldwyii in charge of the studios.
Taliaferro in Jaxon Film
Mabel Taliaferro is starred by the
Ja.xon Film Corp. in a si.x-part pro-
duction, "The Rich Slave," offered on
the state right market.
Photo Prod. Export Co., Inc.,
Candler Bldg., is releasing the pic-
ture.
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HARRY CAREY
IN
"M^Veagh of the
South Seas"
A Story of the
Solomon Islands.
With Editing and
Subtitles by
HARRY CHANDLEE
and
WILLIAM B. LAUB
For information concerning
release, address
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130 West 46th St., New York
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San Francisco— "Nick" Ayer, pub-
licity director for the California, Por-
tola and Imperial, and formerly with
Famous Players, was married recent-
ly to Helen Claire Hock.
F. P. Releases
June 20 is the release date of "Re-
becca of Sunnybrook Farm," starring
Alary Pickford, and Robert Warwick
in "The Citv of Masks."
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Splendid Production and Story With Genuine Appeal
Herbert Rawlinson in
"PASSERS BY"
Blackton Prod.-Pathe
DIRECTOR J. Stuart Blackton
AUTHOR C. Haddon Chambers
SCENARIO BY Stanley Olmsted
CAMERAMAN William S. Adams
AS A WHOLE Realistic atmosphere and some
splendid character studies its attractive fea-
tures.
STORY Not always plausible but has wonder-
ful characterizations.
DIRECTION Highly artistic; London fog and
street scenes thoroughly realistic.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Proper
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Pleasing in his part but really hasn't stel-
lar prominence.
SUPPORT Tom Lewis and Dick Lee share alike
in very fine character parts ; others good.
EXTERIORS Splendid
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Well taken care of
CHARACTER OF STORY Wealthy man who
entertains the passers by and finds among
them his lost love.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,798 feet
In all probability the fact that the author has not
stuck rigidly to plausibility and the fact that he resorts
to slightly improbable means in presenting various of
his characters, will be promptly lost sight of in the
production given C. Hadden Chambers' stage success.
Surely J. Stuart Blackton has provided it with a thor-
oughly realistic and carefully laid atmosphere.
The London fog scenes are splendid. Many of the
exterior backgrounds are comprised of the Blackton
process of photographing pastel drawings. This
methd is very effective and is advantageously used in
"Passers By" in view of the hazy appearance which
represents the London atmosphere. Detail has been
carefully attended to throughout and the various
street scenes representative of London's poorer sec-
tion are very fine.
"Passers By" won considerable favor as a sage suc-
cess and has a goodly share of human appeal for a
screen vehicle. Outside of the fact that the hero loses
the girl he loves and finds her again near the close of
he picture, there isn't much story. The remainder of
the picture is filled with incidents not directly bearing
nor closely allied with the slight plot. However, in
padding out by means of the appearance of the pass-
ers by they afford a fair amount of amusement. W.
j. Ferguson in his own inimitable way, portrays Pine,
tlie Initler, while Tom Lewis as "Nighty," the cabby,
and Dick Lee as a derelict present pleasing character
bits.
Fearing an affair between her step-brother and a
governess in the house, Lady Hurley orders the girl
away, therel:>y furthering her plans of a match be-
tween Peter and Beatrice Dainton. Peter searches in
vain for Margaret, the governess, with whom he was
really in love. In the meantime Margaret is prevented
from taking her own life by "Nighty."
Her efforts to communicate with Peter are fruitless,
the letters being intercepted by Lady Hurley. So
Peter never knew about Peter, Jr. Six years pass and
Peter is engaged to Beatrice. One stormy night he
decides to throw his house open to "The Passers By."
Here they introduce "Nighty" and Burns, the dere-
lict, among the passers. It happens that Margaret,
now working to provide for her child, is caught in the
storm and chances by Peter's home, where she is
taken in by Peter himself.
Finally Peter breaks off his engagement and there
is a happy reunion. Little Charles Stuart Blackton, as
the child, is pleasing indeed. Others in the cast are
Leila Valentine, Ellen Cassity, Pauline Coffyn.
Properly Exploited This Should Make Money
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Exhibitors should have no trouble in making this
one go over big for many reasons. It's a Blackton
porduction. Herbert Rawlinson heads the cast. The
title is familiar because of its success as a stage play,
popular both in London and New York. C. Haddon
Chambers is the author. With these facts alone you
have plenty of exploitation material. Added Com-
modore Blackton's splendid presentation of it you
should have little difficulty in securing box office re-
sults of a very satisfactory nature.
Play up the human appeal angle. To attract atten-
tion you might have large signs painted reading:
"YOU, THE PASSERS BY, come in and see other
'Passers By,' a Stuart Blackton production of the well
known stage play." Or, "He found his lost sweet-
heart among those who passed by." "Ever hear of
'Nighty'? Know who he was? See for yourself at
the theater."
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Thousands Of Profitable Theatres Have
Been biade By These Able Producers
The seven producers who have bound themselves together in their
own organization to market their own productions without middle-
men have been — last year, this year and for many years — makers
of the biggest and best in motion pictures. They have been the
chief agencies in the making of those great pictures on which shrewd
and skilled exhibitor-showmen have built great theatre institutions.
Exhibitors are prompt to uphold the tremendous mastery of Thomas H. Ince;
the true, genume values of his pictures ; their great hold upon the public.
Exhibitors themselves are the first to emphasize the unparalleled uniqueness
of Mack Sennett — that brilliant artist-business man who fans the laughter
of the world into box-office profits
Exhibitors themselves hail Marshall Neilan, with his tremendous dynamic
"punch" of young manhood ; with his Irish tenderness and romance, catch-
ing and picturing on the screen the eternal heart of youth.
Exhibitors are first to remember and talk about the wistfulness of an old-
time "Fifty-Fifty" and to praise the glowing romance and thrilling power
of the present day Allan D-wan.
Exhibitors themselves have a place alone from all others for George Loane
Tucker, maker of the mightiest of all productions — "The Miracle Man."
The heart that was put into that unrivalled picture will be put into others
of equal power and profit.
Exhibitors themselves tell you that in all the world of picture making there
is one — and just one — Maurice Toumeur, with a rattling, imaginative,
conception of action, colour, romance — of stories that stir the blood.
Exhibitors take pride in the rapidity of development of J. Parker Read, Jr.,
grown to power and position in a hard-to-conquer industry by his bold
imagination and his flair for showmanship values on the screen.
These seven producers in the year from Sunday, September 12th, are releasing
to you a minimum of thirty productions under the most flexible and like-
able sales policy ever devised in this industry. Their productions will stand
alone — you may buy those of any one, two or three producers, or you may have
them all with the vast sense of protection and profit that they will afford you.
THOMAS H. INCE MACK SENNETT MARSHALL NEILAN ALLAN DWAN
GEORGE LOANE TUCKER MAURICE TOURNEUR J. PARKER READ, JR
Associated Producers, Inc.
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Sunday, June 20, 1920
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Wanda Hawley's First Starring Vehicle Is Delightful Comedy
Wanda Hawley in
"MISS HOBBS"
Realart
DIRECTOR Donald Crisp
AUTHOR Jerome K. Jerome
SCENARIO BY Elmer Harris
CAMERAMAN C. Edgar Schoenbaum
AS A WHOLE Very delightful light comedy
given novel production — star pleases and is
given fine support.
STORY Good comedy containing a lot of popu-
lar satire.
DIRECTION Most creditable; gets in a lot oi
good comedy touches and keeps action going
at very interesting pace.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Unusual
CAMERA WORK Fine
STAR Gets over nicely in light comedy charac-
ter role.
SUPPORT Splendid; headed by Harrison Ford
EXTERIORS DeHghtful
INTERIORS Novel and amusing
DETAIL Lots of fine comedy touches in this
CHARACTER OF STORY How man wins heart
of man-hater by arousing her pity.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,471 feet
Wanda Hawley's first starring vehicle is a delight-
ful light comedy, given a novel, artistic and even
amusing production and receiving the benefit of some
sterling supporting performances including one from
that always dependable jirop of stars, Harrison Ford.
The comedy is brisk and there is no time wasted get-
ting into it, there is a notable ^'^in of popular satire
and this has been brought on the screen in all its rich
humor. The situations follow one another in rapid
succession and there is not the slightest let down
throughout the action.
All of which is ])raisc of considerable height. So
many intended comedies find their way to the screen,
comedies that bid too strenuously for laughs or, hav-
ing achieved tlieni in one sequence, lie down and die
a monotonous death in the se(|ucnce immediately fol-
lowing, that "Miss ll(il)hs" can be ranked with the
best on the market.
1 )irector Donald Crisp has made the most of his op-
portunities in this. He has developed the comedy sit-
uations with a tine sense of humor and has also
knuckh'd do\vn U> the little details 'that mean so much
in a i)icture of this type. "Miss Hobbs" puts an audi-
ence on a grand feeling of intimacy with it and when
a comedy does this success is not far in the offing.
Miss Hobbs (Wanda Hawley) is a faddist in art
and a man hater. Her house demonstrates to what
amusing ends she goes to in the first line and her atti-
tude toward the male has nothing of uncertainty about
it. .So severe is she in her preachings to her friends
that she easily induces Beulah Hackett to give up her
husband and Millicent Farey to give up her fiance.
P.oth go to live with Miss Hobbs.
file main comedy line of action starts when Wolft'-
Kingsearl decides to win Miss Hobbs by playing on
her sympathies, knowing full well that "pity is akin
to love." How he triumphs is told in a series of very
amusing situations, often punctuated by the more
lK)isterous lunnor of Beulah and Millicent and their
respective men.
Miss Hawley is a very pretty sight as Miss Hobbs
and her characterization of the role is amusing. Har-
rison Ford, a staunch prop for any feminine star, gets
into the role of Kingsearl in fine shape. Helen Jerome
Eddy. Jack Mulhall. Julianne Johnson and Walter
Hiers are a funny (piartette, while 'Emily Chichester
and Frances Raymond also render good performances.
Introducing New Star Offers You Advertising Opportunity
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
There may be some who doubt the starring strength a])j)eared opjjosite various of the J'araniount stars she
of Wanda Hawley, but certainly with all the assisting certainly ought to draw for you in this. Make an
event of it and go a little heav\ on the advertising.
1"lit're aie uni(|ue ways of introducing a new star to
voiir public thai could be applied here. Use the
forces she has in this, her first appearance in the role
of honor, she succeeds in making just as good if not
a better impression than that created by nine out of
ten of the present day luminaries. She has youth and
lieauty tt) her credit and while not blessed with an
outstanding personality, she possesses nevertheless
an ability to act and a knowledge of comedy values.
method ;>f the ])r(i(lucers in introducing her to the
trade. After you get them coming "Miss Hobbs" will
surely fill the bill as a fine juece of comedy entertain-
If you have played the pictures in which she has ment.
Sunday, June 20, 1920
Lavish Production Values Get Better of Impossible Story
B. A. Rolfe presents
"MADONNAS AND MEN"
Jans Pictures, Inc. — State Rights
DIRECTOR B. A. Rolte
AUTHORS. . . -Carey Wilson and Edmund Goulding
SCENARIO BY Violet Clark
CAMERAMAN A. A. Cadwell
AS A WHOLE Good, big production values and
generally capable performances get the bet-
ter of very unconvincing story.
STORY Mostly very unreal — idea of having
modern story told by ancient Roman sooth-
sayer all wrong.
DIRECTION Many scenes handled in very big
way, Roman stuff registers and cabaret shots
are spectaular and real.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Effects fine
CAMERA WORK Very good
PLAYERS Gustav von Seyffertitz gives fine
performance, Anders Randolph, Edmund
Lowe, Raye Dean and Evan-Burrows Fon-
taine all good.
EXTERIORS Very good
INTERIORS Quite often lavish
DETAIL Some good, some bad
CHARACTER OF STORY Aims to prove that
civilization that degrades women cannot exist
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 7,300 feet
This is one of those "yes and no" pictures. You can
easily sit down and rip the whole story to shreds from
start to finish, prove the drama utterly imconvincing
and the characters altogether unreal. And then you
can throw your frame of mind into reverse and dwell
on tlie extravagant production values with which the
picture is endowed and prove that its spectacular inter-
es will captivate the audiences. After the shouting is
all over and the dust has cleared away, you come to
the conclusion that the latter argument gets a shade
the better of it. As a states rights production "Ma-
donnas and Men" (whatever that may mean) suc-
ceeds in crossing the line a winner.
The picture crashes into being in ancient Rome and
shows a big stadium scene wherein the emperor is
\vorking himself into an ecstasy over the contem-
plated chewing up of a Christian girl by a lion. His
appetite is well whetted as he has already seen one
gladiator plunge his sworn into another while his fav-
orite dancer has displayed some fancy steps in the
resulting- blood.
The soothsayer gets the ear of the emperor's son
and tells him that women should be honored and not
thrown to the lions. He relates a story of which he
has had a vision, laid in this modern day. The story
tells of the manner in which a capitalist kidnapped the
daughter of the woman who jilted him in the long
ago, how he contemplated marrying her and commit-
ting her to a loveless life even as her mother had com-
mitted him, and how he was found on the moment of
the wedding by the frenzied father of the girl. The
villain kills the ^'ather and then dies of blood pressure.
The son of the capitalist, after having had a tur-
moil of a t'me with a roof garden vamp who was crazy
over 1 im, Takes the bewildered little girl in his arms.
After hear-ng this story the emperor's son plunges
into the arcia and saves the Christian girl. The em-
peror dies oi a fit and the son is crowned his successor.
Of course it is all very unconvincing that the Roman
soothsayer should know a-! abcait Nebraska, automo-
biles, the midnight roof revelries, stage door Johnnies
and the like. And .he jiaral'''! between the Roman
emperor and the ( liisti.-'ii giri, and the modern capi-
talist and the dauj ' ter of his old sweetheart is in no
way convincing.
Many of the characte: •■ c '' the modern stoty are also
quite unreal, but the fnic p. v i )rmances manage to in-
ject a note of sincerity in'-^ l! c i icture.
And the modern story h, r l!; benefit of some ex-
travagantly staged midnigh i of garden scenes, a
generally lavish production anl a startling sensational
bit in which Miss E.-B. Fonlainc undresses to the
flesh behind a very thin screen.
Ought to Make Money on a State Rights Circuit
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The ])n)duction of this is likely to put it over as a
big sensational hit with many audiences, particularis-
those catered to via the state rights market. The un-
convincing quality of the story is obviated by a gor-
geous production, some good vamping bits, including
In ])resenting it the best way i.~ '■'■ I _ stress on
the l)ig production values, billing them much in the
manner of the circus press agent. "See th ■ lustful
orgy of the Roman Emperor, the startling .-cenes at
the Midnight Revels, see Evan-Burrows Fontaine,
the undressing episode, and some quite irrelevant noted dancer, see a stirring story of today that has
comedy bits in which Faire Binney is the pivotal char- its source in the ruins of ancient Rome," is a line of
^cter, ^alk that should furnish an advertising cue,
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Thrilling Finish Puts Latest Fairbanks Over
Douglas Fairbanks in
"THE MOLLYCODDLE"
United Artists Corp.
DIRECTOR Victor Fleming
AUTHOR Harold MacGrath
SCENARIO BY Tom Geraghty
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Avalanche scenes and thrilling
fight sequence at end put over very weak
Fairbanks production.
STORY Doesn't provide the usual Fairbanks
opportunities and drifts along quite a while
without supplying laughs, thrills or much
interest.
DIRECTION Avalanche and fight scenes finely
staged.
PHOTOGRAPHY Unusually good
LIGHTINGS Fine
CAMERA WORK Very good
STAR Appears in different sort of character but
doesn't come through with brand of stuff peo-
ple expect, until finish.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Some wonderful shots of Hopi
Indian reservation.
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY American, reared in
England, becomes re-nationalized on return
to Arizona.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,800 feet
After all is said and done Douglas Fairbanks only
requires plot enough in his pictures to link his various
stunts together. When the plot goes beyond this and
threatens to relegate Fairbanks to the position of a
conservative leading man, the effect on the spectator
is liable to be rather depressing. This is the trouble
with "The Mollycoddle" over considerable of its
length. Not until the end does Fairbanks show his
wonderful athletic form and his ability to build up a
rapid succession of thrills.
Most of the time he is content to have fun poked at
his character because of its characteristics of the mol-
lycoddle. He relies on subtitles for humor and on his
own unusual appearance. Unusual because of mous-
tache, monocle, cane, spats and whatnot. To be sure
there is a flash here and there of the typical Fairbanks
humor. The best is the scene in which he, after fall-
ing out of a catch of fresh fish, walks along the street
and is followed by a number of expectant cats. This
isn't a laugh, it's a roar.
/ Fairbanks appears as Richard Marshall, an Amer-
ican reared in England, who meets other Americans
at Monte Carlo who are disgusted with his various
afifectations. He is shanghaied aboard the yacht of
Van Holkar, a diamond smuggler who is playing host
to the other Americans to hide his trade. The bits of
the star wallowing in the stoker's hole are not funny
in the popular sense of the word.
The party eventually lands in Arizona. Van Hol-
kar attempts to do away with all the party but the
girl by blasting the top of a mountain and creating a
landslide down on a Hopi Indian village. Here are
real thrills galore. The scenes are admirably handled
and the entire cliff village is seen in the sensational
process of destruction. The action picks up further
during Marshall's whirlwind fight with Van Holkar,
during which they fall through the branches of a tree,
roll down a mountain side and plunge into the rapids
of a river. The villain out of the way Marshall claims
the girl who, by the way, is a Secret Service agent,
and the picture is over, y
Supporting the star are Wallace Beery, Ruth Ren-
ick, Betty Bouton, Adele Farrington, Paul Burns,
Morris Hughes, George Stewart, Charles Stevens,
Lewis Hippe and Albert MacQuarrie.
Final Sequences Will Make Big Hit With All Crowds
Box Office Analysis
Despite the fact that "The Mollycoddle" doesn't hit
the typical Fairbanks stride until close to the end, it
attains such a fine and thrilling pace at this point thai
the crowds will likely congratulate the star on pro-
ducing another winner. Certainly these last two se-
quences come up to anything that could possibly be
expected of the star and completely put to rout the
rather tiresome impression created by the early scenes.
The scenes which were taken on the Hopi Indian
for the Exhibitor
reservation have received considerable publicity re-
cently and these should be mentioned in advertising
the production. Also feature the avalanche and men-
tion tliat it dstroys the entire Indian village. This is
l)erhaps the first time that such a scene has been pic-
tured and it ought to go over big. The string of fight
scenes should be featured also. The dangers that the
two men take are obvious and will certainly "get"
the crowds. 1
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An Announcement of
Particular Importance
-To The
Independent Producer, Director,
Star or Author
by the
Pioneer Film Corporation
The Pioneer Film Corporation with its unrivaled
system of exchanges throughout the United States
and Canada offers to the Independent American Pro-
ducer an assured and profitable market for his pro-
ductions.
The individual star, whether legitimate or screen,
the individual director, or author contemplating en-
tering the independent field, who is seeking advice or
financial assistance, will find the Pioneer willing to
go into careful consideration of his proposition.
In the past, the greatest difficulties confronting the
independent producer, whether director, star or au-
thor, was either the lack of an assured and profitable
outlet for his product, or the lack of proper co-op-
eration and financial support.
The Pioneer organization is more than anxious to
encourage independent production by every means
of assistance, financial or otherwise, to develop to
the fullest extent the great possibilities which it be-
lieves lies in the hands of the individual star (man
or woman), the individual director or author.
The Pioneer has behind it a record of constant and
consistent growth, and is today the largest and most
successful independent motion picture distributing
organization in the world.
The coming season will be, from all indications,
the biggest in the history of the industry. The public
demand is for big pictures — big in story, big in pro-
duction, big in stars.
The Pioneer is interested in big pictures. The Pio-
neer plan of co-operation, exploitation and distribu-
tion is based upon the broad and square principle of
"live and let live."
Our hand is constantly on the pulse of public de-
mand and we know exactly the type of picture that
will find a profitable market.
The Pioneer policy is one of co-operation with the
Independent Producer- — co-operation based upon ex-
pert technical skill and sound business procedure.
The producer, having finished pictures, which he has not disposed of, is especially invited to communicate
with us. We are ready to negotiate for such completed productions, and wish to assure the producer, regardless
of the price which he places upon his pictures, that we will make satisfactory arrangements with him, upon either
an entire cash or co-operative basis.
PIONEER FILM CORPORATION
130 West 46th Street
New York
'Sunday, June 20, 1920
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Good Production and Some Thrills to Rather Familiar Story Material
"OUT OF THE STORM"
Eminent Authors Prod. — Goldwyn
DIRECTOR William Parke
AUTHOR Gertude Atherton
SCENARIO BY J. E. Nash
CAMERAMAN Andre Barlatier
AS A WHOLE Moves along at good pace; well
made production but doesn't contain any-
thing new for picture patrons.
STORY Adaptation of Gertrude Atherton's
"The Tower of Ivory" ; same plot has been
done many times before.
DIRECTION Furnishes some fair thrills in the
wreck scene; generally very well handled.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Always clear
CAMERA WORK Good
PLAYERS Well known and capable cast
EXTERIORS Adequate
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL No very noticeable errors
CHARACTER OF STORY Girl who is wiUing
to give up lover and marry the man who has
made her career possible.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,146 feet
The producers haven't spared efforts in giving a
satisfactory production to their adaptation of Ger-
trude Atherton's well known novel, "The Tower of
Ivory." Also they are to be congratulated on their
choice of title which at least has some bearing on the
story. A well selected cast headed by Barbara Castle-
ton, Sydney Ainsworth and John Bowers give pleas-
ing performances. Some folks may resent the fact
that Lawson Butt was handed such a meagre role.
He only appears in two or three scenes. It would
seem that his ability is deserving of more considera-
tion.
Director Parke has seen to it that the action moves
along at a good pace and there are some lively mo-
ments— a shipwreck and a convict's escape — that will
go long way toward putting the picture over. The
stor\- ilsell, the same old c-tenial triangle, doesn't coii-
tani anything \er_\- new to ])liot()])]ay patrons.
lev
have seen the same ])liit lime and again — the woman
wlio would marry a man out of gratitufle. therebv
sacrificing her love for anotlier.
The l)est thing about "Out of (lie .Storm" is the fad
that it kee])s moving and the action is never allowed
to drag. 1"his eompens.ates in a goodly measure and
then too the thrill furnished by the shipwreck will
have the desired results. It is very realistic and excit-
ing while it lasts. .A.lso. the escape of Ainsworth as the
con\'ict, while inij)rol)al)ie. woriss uj) a degree of sus-
pense. The writer of the scenario has developed things
in a l)aol<wards sort of fashion at times, liaving events
ha])pen and explaining afterwards, but it doesn't seem
to deteriorate its logic any.
Al J^evering takes Margaret Hill from a notorious
(live and through his efforts .she becomes a singer.
Just as she is about to join an o])era company Lever-
ing confesses to Margaret that the money which af-
forded her musical education was stolen by him and
that he has been convicted to a term in prison. I^ever-
ing admits his love for Margaret and asks her to wait
for him. She promises.
Aboard ship Margaret is seen by John Ordham,
l)rother of Lord Bridgeminster and heir to the title.
( )rdham is struck by the singer's appearance but does
not make her ac((uaintance imtil the ship is wrecked
and he saves her life. They are picked up by different
boats and lose track of each other. Five years pass.
Margaret becomes a famous singer. Ordham becomes
engaged to Malxd Cutting. At the opera he sees Mar-
garet and later visits her. He breaks his engagement
and they plan to marry.
In the meantime Levering escapes from prison and
arrives at Margaret's home. Out of gratitude Mar-
garet agrees to marry him and sends Ordham away.
The officials track down Levering and he is killed try-
ing to escape, leaving Margaret and Ordham to each
other.
Talk About the Spectacular Shipwreck and Prisoner's Escape
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
You have plenty of aids in this one to cover up the cape at night of the convict. These two sequences
rather trite plot. There's the name of Gertrude Ath- are really good.
erton and the fact that "Out of the Storm" is an adap- Catch lines could be used effectively along tiie lines
tation of her well known novel, "The Tower of Ivory." of: "Out of the storm came ???? See for yourself in
Mention this fact for the benefit of the bookworms CioJdwyn's adaptation of the Gertrude Atherton
who like to see the picturizations of novels they read. novel." Or if you want to hint at the nature of the
You have a long list of well known players consisting story say: "Which one should she marry? The man
of such favorites as John Bowers, Barbara Castleton, who had made possible her success as a singer or the
Lawson Butt, Sydney Ainsworth, and others, to work man who had saved her life and whom she loved?
with. Play up the shipwreck and the spectacular es- See what came 'Out of the Storm.'"
A PERSONAL MESSAGE TO THE
AMERICAN PRODUCER
I have just arrived in your hospitable country, preparatory to
the formation of the Cimena Sales Corporation, an organization which
will specialize in the distribution of American Productions of quality in the
United Kingdom. The new company will not in any way interfere with
my affiliation with Hayward Productions, which organization I am happy
to announce, is meeting with wonderful success.
Mr. Henry Cundy, my business associate, has accompanied
me on this trip, and we have both put up at the Hotel Astor in New York
where we will be accessible to the American Producer.
Our mission is to obtain the best American productions and
we are prepared to negotiate at once for the acquisition of such productions
for distribution in the United Kingdom. In this connection, we are pleased
to announce that we are working in association with Mr. Walter Hoff
Seely, American Representative of the Cinema Sales Corporation, whose
offices are at 50 East 42nd Street.
{Signed) HARRY WARD
itiiam
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Spicey But Slim Comedy Made Constantly Amusing By Stars' Work
Douglas MacLean and Doris May in
"LET'S BE FASHIONABLE"
Ince — Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Lloyd Ingraham
AUTHOR Mildred Considinc
SCENARIO BY Luther Reed
CAMERAMAN Bert Cann
AS A WHOLE Very amusing farce with con-
siderable appeal for metropolitan audience-;
STORY Gets a little far-fetched even for farce
at times but registers many rattling good
comedy sequences.
DIRECTION Very capable and appreciative
PHOTOGRAPHY Excellent
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Very good
STARS Get a lot of good comedy over as young
married couple.
SUPPORT Satisfactory
EXTERIORS Very nice
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL Stars register many good side points
through expressions.
CHARACTER OF STORY Predicament of
loving couple in suburban community where
it isn't fashionable to observe ordinary con-
ventions.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 4,510 feet
A very amusing farce idea is the l)asis of "Let's
Be Fashional^le." It has been dressed up with a tech-
nically nice Ince production, contains a lot of pleas-
ing exteriors, and has the benefit of very sincere and
efifective performances rendered by Douglas Mac-
Lean and Doris May. The rathc-r blase character of
the plot idea may serve to restrict the picture's ap-
peal to metropolitan audiences, but at the same time
they have handled the material in a conservative and
proper manner.
A good many fine comedy sequences are unfolded
and the situations in which the young married couple
are precipitated are sure-fire farce comedy. The stars
register a lot of got)d comedy business through their
very clever individual work and build up scenes by
means of clcA'er and effective use of facial expression.
The Langdons. Henry and Evelyn, are the latest
members of a fashionable suburban colony where it
isn't considered good form for a husband to be seen
in the company of his wife and vice versa. In fact, it
is the thing in the colony for all married people to
have a harmless afifair with an affinity.
Deeply in love with one another the Langdons find
themselves snubbed for this very reason. And so
they decide to step into line witli the rest of the col-
ony's inhabitants. The comedy thereafter is natur-
ally very broad farce, but it is handled with fine com-
edy sense and never allowed to overreach the boimds
of respectability even though plausil)ility is outraged
again and again throughout.
The plot may be a little slight, but they have built
it up cleverly in the production and this value, to-
getlier with the stars' performances, make for a con-
tinuous piece of comedy entertainment.
In support of the starring team appear Wade Bot-
eler, Grace Morse, George Webl), Molly McConnell
and Norris Johnson, all of whom do what is required
of them satisfactorily enough.
With But Fev^ Exceptions This Ought to Register Big
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It is probable that the well known family exhibitor,
that is the exhibitor who caters to conservative family
elements, will find some among his audiences kicking
at the general tone of this picture. With these few
dissenting votes accounted for, it may safely be said
that "Let's Be Fashionable" will sweep on to the same
popularity that has greeted the other MacLean-May
releases, popularity so firmly established by their first
great success, "Twenty-three and a Half Hours'
Leave."
The story gives you ample opportunity to put a
little spice and pep into your advertising of the pic-
ture. Such catch lines as "To be fashionable the Lang-
dons, young and very much in love, found that they
required a little scandal in the family! But scandal
is hard to get when you don't want it," "There are
some quarters where it isn't considered fashionable
for a husband to be in love with his wife or vice versa!
And Henry and Evelyn Langdon wanted to be in the
midst of the social swim. But they were in love.
See — ," may answer the jjurpose.
Gives the stars a good play and mention their pre-
vious successes. You might also find that the name
of Luther jReed, the scenarist, is of benefit in the ad-
vertising considering the various successes he has
had. And don't forget the name of Ince and the guar-
antee of production that it stands for.
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Sunday, June 20, 1920
Not the Best Story for Jack Pickford but has been Well Produced
Jack Pickford in
"DOUBLE-DYED DECEIVER"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Al. Green
AUTHOR O. Henry
SCENARIO BY Edward T. Lowe, Jr.
CAMERAMAN C. R. Cook
AS A WHOLE Carefully produced but not
suited to the personality of the star; drags
badly at times.
STORY Not entirely convincing but follows
logical sequence even though it has implaus-
ibilities.
DIRECTION Does much to make the picture
get over as well as it does.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very fine
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK Splendid
STAR His personality pleasing as ever
SUPPORT Adequate
EXTERIORS Some beautiful shots
INTERIORS Real
DETAIL Too much of it
CHARACTER OF STORY Texas "bad boy"
reforms through mother love he had never
known.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,876 feet
As in previous jack Pickford releases, "Double-
Dyed Deceiver" maintains the same standard of pro-
(hiction, an unstinted and almost lavish production as
far as providing an atmosphere is concerned. The
story requires a South American locale and the man-
sion, gardens and drives certainly bear out the inten-
tion. 1'he photography, as usual, is the l)est.
But there is something about "Douhle-Dyed De-
ceiver" that' isn't just right. And it's the fact that the
story doesn't suit the personality of Jack Pickford.
Once fans have seen him in such pictures as "The
Little .Shepherd of Kingdom Come" and "Huckle-
berry Finn," roles of the country boy type, it's just
a little difficult to imagine Jack as a "gun fightin'
kid." Of course he reforms and becomes a regular
prodigal son with a little romance to finish it up. l>ut
it's a bet that the majority of folks will want the
romance earlier.
Detail is laid on a trifle too thick at times causing
tlTe action to drag. O. Henry has endeavored to show
what mother love can do and in his character of the
"Llando Kid" he aims to impress that no matter liow
l)ad a man may seem, there is always his better self
which can l)e brought out. in this instance In- shows
how the Texas "bad l)oy" became a loving son b\-
means of a mother love that he had never known.
The star is ably supported by a well chosen cast.
.Sydney Ainsworth is the villainous character, while
James Neill and Edythe Chapman portray the father
and mother w'ho believe the Llando Kid to be their
lost son. Marie Dunn plays opposite the star.
In order to escape trial l)y jury for the killing oi
a young gambler in Texas, the Llando Kid flees to
.South America where he goes to the American Consul,
Thacker, who notices a resemblance between the Kid
and the long lost son of Senor and Senora LTrique.
Tie sees in the resemblance a scheme to further his
jjlans to secure some of the Senor's wealth.
Thacker takes the Kid into his confidence and they
start the project. The Uriques are overwhelmed to
find their son and he is installed in their beautiful
home. But instead of carrying out his plan the Kid
is reformed by the affection and devotion of the happy
mother, and wdien it comes time to loot the safe he
liacks out. Then too he has fallen in love with Es-
telle. He confesses to her but she forgives him and
he remains the son of Senor and Senora Urique.
Thacker is silenced by the Kid's threat to kill him
if he squeals.
Link Up the Names of the Star and Author in Exploitation
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This is a Jack Pickford production and an O. Henry
Ftory. In these two facts you have your best work-
ing material. While it is more likely that the majority
of th? star's admirers prefer him in a dififerent type
of role, there may be those who will like him as well
as a "gun fighter." Certainly everyone will be satis-
fied with the production given O. Henry's story of the
Texas "bad boy" who was reformed by the love of a
mother.
Use the star's name in the largest type, but for thooC
who have read the O. Henry story perhaps you had
better link up the title as well. Catch lines could read :
"Music will tame wild beasts and kindness can reform
bad men. See how 'The Dou]:)le-Dyed Deceiver' re-'
forms. Jack Pickford's latest picture is a story of a
deception that lead to his reformation. See it at the
theater."
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May Allison Very Much At Home In Satisfactory Offering
May Allison in
"THE CHEATER"
Screen Classics-Metro
DIRECTOR Henry Otto
AUTHOR Henry Arthur Jones
SCENARIO BY Lois Zellner
CAMERAMAN W. M. Edmond
AS A WHOLE Satisfying offering that holds
the attention fairly well; not unusual but
will please "fan" audiences especially.
STORY Not unlike "The Miracle Man" in
theme; improbable, perhaps, but contains
screen ingredients.
DIRECTION Has handled material very well
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Clear
CAMERA WORK Good
STAR Convincing in the role of "The Cheater";
some pretty close-ups of her.
SUPPORT Very much subordinated to allow
the star every opportunity.
EXTERIORS Many beautiful scenes
INTERIORS Look like the real thing
DETAIL Nothing very wrong
CHARACTER OF STORY Professional fakers
at work with the regeneration of one.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,500 feet
Except that's in this case it's a "miracle girl," there
isn't a great deal of difference in the themes of "The
Cheater" and "The Miracle Man." Henry Arthur
Jones has developed the same idea, that of faith as a
power to heal, bringing it aliout through the medium
of a professional laker who is later regenerated
through the love of the one she is deceiving.
Despite the similarity there is enough distinction
about "The Cheater" to get it by on its own merit.
The story is interesting in its way and it has been
given a thoroughly adequate production. The direc-
tor has maintained an even interest throughout and
displayed considerable ingenuity in several instances.
"'] he ( iK-alei' (Iocs not contain tlu' palh(j^ of "'1 he
Miracle .Man nor is llu l)iggest |)la; mafic ujxm the
"faith as a h.-aL-r" idea. (Jn th.' contrary, they have
clal. orated on tlie trickery of the "work dodgers" and
(h'hcd into th.- workings of their trade. .Much amuse-
ni;ni is afforded in the various (Hsclosures of these
frauds.
()nf scene ])articuiarly showing liow wealthy
wonuii ])ay enormous fees for a l).'ei) into the future,
has ])een well done. 1lie lady is requested to ])lace
her handbag on the chair beside her and while tli-
medium gazes into the crystal his acc()mi)lices tihc
the l)ag, note its contents on a blackboard, replace the
hag and then ])lace the board in a ])osition to be seen
by the medium but not by the lady in search of her
future. In this way he tells her various marvelous
things aljout herself.
Of course there will be those for whom this will
h;i\e little appeal because of its im])roba1)ilities, Init
for the average photo])lay audience it will in all like-
lihood be favorably received. The fact that the girl
reforms and marries the man she has been deceiving
is not a probable ending, but it is the ending that will
meet with the public's approval, which is all that is
necessary after all.
After fleecing the guests at a fashionble health re-
sort, I^ily Meany (May Allison) and her father set up
a new project. Lily becomes Vashti. the healer, an 1
professes that 1)> her purity and fasting she has the
I)ower to cure the ills of the wealthy. Upon the rec-
ommendation of Mrs. Prall, who claims Vashti cured
her. the girl goes to the home of Lord Asgarby to cure
his invalid little sister.
The child begins to imjjrove, but \'ashti's fraud is
susi)ected 1)y the family doctor, who watches her
closelv. Finally, when she finds herself in love with
Lord .\sgarl)y, Vashti confesses but is forgiven. The
child is miraculously cured and Vashti and the Lord
are married.
Has A Variety Of Appeal. Should Be A Good Box Office Attraction
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Despite its similarity to the well known "Miracle
Man," Metro's adaptation of Henry .Arthur Jones'
"Judah," should have no difficulty in going over sat-
isfactorily on its own merits. It has been given a
splendid and careful production, is well directed and
the cast is a good one. The star is well suited to the
part, although she may furnish a shock or two by the
manner in which she gets away with tuany cigarettes
and a few poses showing her much at ease with her
feet up on a table. There will also be those who
won't obect to this.
If you care to make a point of the jiower of faith to
heal, this should attract a certain crowd. Again you
can ai)peal to still another class by sticking to "The
Cheater" idea. Ask them if they know the inside
workings of professional fakers. Promise them some
startling disclosures of their tricks. It should get
them. Or say, "She cheated the man she loved. Did
he forgive her? See for yourself in "The Cheater' at
th'j theater."
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watch the passers by,.
What do you see?
Just men and women
dressed more or less to
a common plan?
Or do you see the Joy
or Sorrow, the Happi-
ness or Pain, the Greed
or Generosity, the
Licentiousness or Chas-
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within?
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saw beneath; he wrote
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A picture for long runs and extra exploitation
A BLACKTON PRODUCTION
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Small Knowledge Of Comedy Displayed In Making This
Owen Moore in
"THE DESPERATE HERO"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR Wesley Ruggles
AUTHOR Chester Franklin
SCENARIO BY Zelda Crosby
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Too much clowning around in
this — they rely too much on star and never
strike a good comedy tempo.
STORY Doesn't adhere to one strong line of
action sufficiently to create real interest.
DIRECTION Certainly doesn't show any real
pep or comedy spirit.
PHOTOGRAPHY Generally very good
LIGHTINGS Fine after a few bad scenes at
the start.
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Is altogether too lazy in this to put any
big laughs over.
SUPPORT Seems lost several times
EXTERIORS Very beautiful suburban stuff
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Inconsequential
CHARACTER OF STORY. ....; .Predicament of a
young man with plenty of creditors and no
money.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,608 feet
This picture doesn't contain the necessary vital
spark of comedy to register it a success. They haven't
gone about producing it in the right way. In the first
place they have neglected to center on a main line of
action. The scenes herein skip from one line to an-
other and in this way the interest is lost. What there
is of real plot fails to put in an appearance until the
third reel and even then it isn't briskly developed.
Lack of proper comedy tempo is another fault.
Comedy of the type they were striving for here needs
a very rapid tempo. Instead there is clowning galore.
The star is catered to in almost every scene and he
doesn't show much. He stands around with a pair
of overalls hanging on him by one strap and seems to
stri\e for his comedy by waving his arms about in a
ludicrous fashion. Really it looks as if Owen Moore
had just been too lazy to get up and do something in
his role in this.
This profuse catering to the star seems to be a com-
mon fault in all the Owen Moore pictures. The pro-
ducers don't seem to realize that they should strive to
make liim the exponent of their comedy instead of
endeavoring to make himself the comedy.
They get a few laughs after the characters have
1)een planted by showing Moore in a scene with a
flivver, that won't stand still and let him fix it. But
this spot is followed along l)y some pretty tedious ac-
tion that registers little of anything. They eventually
get down to putting Moore in a predicament where
he is forced to work as hired man for a political boss
who is blocking him in his efifort to dispose of an oil
well.
They start into this situation in a promising way.
Init suddenly decide to clown around some more and
there is a full reel in which the plot stands still. Nor
does it ultimately wind up with any brisk concluding-
sequence. The father of the heroine comes to Moore
to tell him that he will take him in his firm as partner
and also give his consent to the marriage. The vil-
lain tries to queer him by bringing in a vamp who
claims him as the father of four children, but the efifort
falls- a failure even as does this final desperate attempt
for laughs.
Moore is supported by Gloria Hope, Enimett King,
Henry Miller, Jr., Charles Arling. Nell Craig, Arthur
Hoyt and Virginia Caldwell, who seem at times to be
quite at sea in endeavoring to interpret their roles.
You Might Chance It On This If Star Has Following
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
It is true that this contains some laughs and it may
register after an average fashion with those fans who
appreciate Owen Moores work. Before audiences
where he doesn't boast of any more than average pop-
ularity the stufif in this is going to have a pretty hard
time getting over.
If you think, however, that your audiences are fond
enough of the star to accept his rather lazy perform-
ance here, i)lay him up and have a go at the comedy
possibilities of the plot in your advertising. "Ever
see a man auctioned oH at a country fair? That's what
happens to Owen Moore in 'The Desperate Hero.' "
"He was forced to work for two weeks as hired man
for his business enemy ! That's what starts the fun
in 'The Desperate Hero.' See the rest of it." These
are lines that might be used advantageously in adver-
tising the production. .
Sunday, June 20, 1920
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Highly Amusing Comedy; Only Drawback is Bad Beginning
William Farnum in
"THE JOYOUS TROUBLEMAKER"
Fox
DIRECTOR J. Gordon Edwards
AUTHOR Jackson Gregory
SCENARIO BY Charles Kenyon
CAMERAMAN John Boyle
AS A WHOLE Sure-fire comedy that picks up
to fine p^ce after start that is marred by
awful efforts at comedy in subtitles.
STORY Gives star very interesting and amus-
ing character snd provides him with number
of great comedy sequences.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Makes most of amusing role that gives
him many opportunities.
SUPPORT Louise Lovely very good foil
EXTERIORS Exceptionally pretty mountain
and stream shots.
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Much of comedy striven for in sub-
titles obviously doesn't belong.
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of rich
girl and man who amusingly forces himself
on her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
After a most unijroinising l)eo-inning. "The Joyous
Troublemaker" develops into a sure-fire comedy with
some great sequences l^etween William Farnum and
Louise Lovely in which much that is refreshingly
original is revealed. The l)a(l start is caused by the
author of the subtitles. These are just like some of
the awful ones that have appeared in the George
AValsh comedies. They strive for a laugh so hard that
they just naturally fall fl;it. They are neither humor-
ous nor explanatory, don't lielong in the action and
never should have been put there.
Once they start picturing the real story, however.
llie title writer stejjs along in miicli better style. Such
pieces of w it as, "W lien tlie government heard he was
in Panama, lhc\ put locks on the "canal," and "a sa-
loon lliat kept e\ervthing but the ten commandments"
ari' old hut still useful in coaxing laughs. "You tell
'em P.cll. my line's too phoney" is of more modern
origin.
Ihit by llie grace of several excellent comedy se-
(uuMices the subtitles become more and more subdued
as the action goes on. gradually developing into sane
and normal scenes.
The i)ictnre is merely the unusu.al romance of Bill
Steele, hshcrman and sportsman, and a rich young
lady, Beatrice, nicknamed the Queen, who thinks she
lakes a dislike to him at their first meeting. An ex-
c.H'dingl ; melodramatic ^■illain hovers in the ofifing,
doing his darndest time and again to accuse Bill of
his own dastardly acts before the girl. He seems
r;'iher foreign to the other elements of the picture as
Henry Heerbert is inclined to overdraw him.
The first sequence between Bill and the Queen when
she believes him a reporter is a fine laugh. The sub-
titles here are natural and emphasize the corned}'
])()ints of the action. The sequence showing the girl
loiced to come and cook Bill's luncheon is another
< ne fraught with fine comedy. In fact the various
clashes between the two are the highest comedv spots
in the picture.
The bit showing Bill tr^'ing to get a drink on re-
turning to the United States after a long absence is
also very funny and the manner in which he disposes
of the three toughs by tieing them to a heavy log and
marching htem oft toward town is a trick that will
ge a big laugh. Then here is a spectacular bit when
they turn a whole river of water on these same men
who plan to cheat Bill out of a mine.
.Ml in all this ought to go very well. As regards
location of the action and some minor details it is
very often befuddling but the comedy by far makes
up for this. (i. Raymond Nye and Kewpie Morgan
appear in addition to those mentioned.
Something Different For Farnum That Should Go Big
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
The name of William Farnum usually stands for a
western melodrama and they certainly hand you a
surprise, nd a very pleasant one, whfcn "The Joyous
Troublemaker" develops into a comedy. Farnum has
a keen comedy sense and handles his role here as if
he enjoyed it hugely. And this attitude of his is in-
fectious. The great majority of those who see this
are going to enjoy it hugely.
The title isn't a very good one. It is appropriate
but not specially attractive. Be sure, therefore, to
bring out the comedy value of the production in your
advertising matter. It might also be worth while to
dwell on the fact tha this tyi)e of enertainment is tin-
usual for the star. Make a special bid to his admirers
to see him in this role. Fromise them something of a
surprise. And certainly his admirers are going to
think a lot more of him after seeing this.
CDIMCOM $M
'T* RULY, a great picture. A rousing, stirring picture. A romantic pic-
-^ ture. A story that sweeps you up out of your humdrum Hfe and car-
ries you off to sea — to fight with strong, silent Elmo Lincoln against the
perils of mutiny on the high seas — to fall in love with a beautiful woman
and sacrifice liberty for her sake — to make a miraculous escape from the'
fetid dungeon of a southern republic and become master of a colony of
beach-combers, conquering them by might of fist and brain and then —
to save the one woman from a terrible fate in the midst of red revolution.
Splendidly acted by a great company in outdoor scenes of tempest and
sunshine rarely equalled for their marvelous photography. One of the
few big productions of the year.
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UNlVERCAi-JEWEL
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Sunday, June 20, 1920
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19
Very Sympathetic Story With Star Well Cast
Eugene O'Brien in
"THE FIGUREHEAD"
Selznick-Select
DIRECTOR Robert ElHs
AUTHOR John Lynch
SCENARIO BY R. Cecil Smith
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Sympathetic story with star
well cast and finely handled spectacular
scenes result in very satisfactory picture.
STORY Just suits star — well constructed and
containing rising suspense.
DIRECTION Contains number of slips in tim-
ing of parallel sequences and in detail.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Very good
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Right at home
SUPPORT Very good; Anna Nilsson opposite
EXTERIORS. Varying and very appropriate
INTERIORS Realistic
DETAIL Director shouldn't have let star look
so slick after fight or shown romantic touches
in middle of golf tournament.
CHARACTER OF STORY Idler nominated
mayor by crooked politicians as "figurehead"
— he turns tables on them.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,500 feet
Here is a distinctly pleasing picture with the star
very well cast in a story that caters directly to the com-
mon sympathy and which rises in power of suspense
as the action progresses. The role of the sportsman
and society idler, nominated for mayor by conniving
l)oliticians as a figmx'head, who turns upon them and
makes a winning light for a clean ticket suits Eugene
O'Brien to the ground and lie makes as much of the
l)art as its many jjossibilities afiford him.
There are some excellent mob scenes coming in the
latter part of the picture during the very realistic de-
bate l)etween Sheridan Dows, the figurehead, and his
opponent, Durfee. 'I"he scandal that I )urfee has
l)rinte(l in his i)a])er about 1X)WS causes a riot in the
hall which is only broken up l)y two mounted police-
men who charge up the aisle and take the much men-
aced Durfee in charge. This whole sequence is ex-
cellently done and carries no small amount of sus-
pens.e and thrill. The election night scenes are also
well jiictured with all the various details of the real
article.
The ])icture as a whole registers very well
indeed. After Dows has been nominated he starts in
winning popular favor to the dismay of Durfee and
his minions, who believed the opposition ticket would
win in a \\;ilk. The story merely relates of the man-
ner in which I )()ws fought against them and won. The
best dramatic sequence aside from those already men-
tioned is the one in which Durfee plans to frame up
Dows with Mary, his fiancee and co-worker. How
lliis jilan is frustrated makes a stirring sequence al-
llioui;h tlu' action parallel to it showing the reporters
;in(l crnneranien cuming to get the scandal story is not
timed correctly with the main line.
O'Brien gets very satisfactcjry support from such
ca|)able players as Anna Nilsson, Joseph (iirrard, Ed-
win Stevens, Ed Bradv and Kate Price.
LUTHER REED
AUTHOR OF:
BELOW THE SURFACE
ADAPTER OF:
BEHIND THE DOOR
MARY'S ANKLE
LETS BE FASHIONABLE
The Four Big Thos. H. Ince Successes of the Year
AUTHOR OF the three-act comedy "DEAR ME" now in its I6th week at Court Theatre, Chicago
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Various Forces In This Should Work For Its Succcess
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Eugene O'Brien in
"THE FIGUREHEAD"
Selznick-Select
Several forces in this picture should work toward
completely satisfied audiences. In the first place it is
one of the better ones that O'Brien has had with Selz-
nick and in he second it comes along at a most timely
season when the whole country is buzzing with nomi-
nees, conventions and the like.
So besides playing up O'Brien to his full worth it
woijld be well to bring out the political angle of the
story in your advertising. This can be done by em-
ploj'ing such catch lines as, "He was nominated for
mayor by a group of crooked politicians who thought
to use him as a figurehead. See how he turned the
tables and made a clean and winning fight." "A real
drama in which the right pitted against the wrong in
city political life, conies out the winner in a series
of thrilling episodes."
It might also be well to mention the fact that Anna
Nilsson appears opposite the star. Her many a])])ear-
ances with various well-known stars have made her
popuhir.
AGNES CHRISTINE JOHNSTON
Writing for Thos. H. Ince
CURRENT RELEASES:
AUTHOR OF:
ALARM CLOCK ANDY, an original comedy-drama, starring Charles Ray.
Adaptations of: "DADDY-LONG-LEGS," with Mary Pickford.
"TWENTY THREE AND A HALF HOURS LEAVE."
ETC.
COMING CHARLES RAY RELEASES:
"THE VILLAGE SLEUTH"— Original.
"AN OLD FASHION BOY"— Original.
"HOMER COMES HOME"— Adaptation.
.COMING RELEASE FOR ENID BENNETT AND DOUGLAS MacLEAN.
Film-Lore Offers a Real Treat for Originality, Quality and Theme
THE BRAIN CINEMA
A Strong Plot of Love, Mystery and Science by
ALEXANDRE A. STUART
Director FRED J. NICHOLLS Assissted by ROY COCHRANE
Brilliant Production with Universal Appeal Featuring an All Star Cast
FILM-LORE PRODUCTION COMPANY, Inc.
18-20 VS^EST 34th STREET NEW YORK CITY
Sunday, June 20, 1920
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21
Lack of Story Material Results in Commonplace Western
Harry Carey in
"HUMAN STUFF"
Universal
DIRECTOR Reeves Eason
AUTHOR Tarkington Baker
SCENARIO BY Reeves Eason and Harry Carey
CAMERAMAN Roy KlafFki
AS A WHOLE Commonplace western
STORY Not very forceful or compact — heroine
twice attacked in climax sequence liable to
prove amusing.
DIRECTION Average
PHOTOGRAPHY . . . Good
LIGHTINGS Suitable
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Puts over pleasing characterization but
hasn't very forceful work to do.
SUPPORT Headed by Mary Charleston— gives
generally good assistance.
EXTERIORS Western stuff— some good shots
of sheep grazing.
INTERIORS Average
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY. Adventures of eastern-
er with band of villains who attempt to com-
promise him before girl.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,785 feet
Due to lack of a real forceful story this picture goes
down as a rather commonplace western. After a
rather interesting beginning it builds along through a
series of very conventional situations and has as its
climax the old one in which the hero rescues the girl
from a villain with dire intent. This situation is
meant to have double force but the stuflf they put in
it in an endeavor to make it a bit out of the ordi-
nary is retroactive in character and the climax will
likely get a laugh. For previous to being- in the power
of the chief villain, his assistant liad mauled llu' girl all
over the little cabin. She believes the next villain is
her rescuer but he pulls the same stuff as No. 1. When
the hero finally comes along and again essays the res-
cue stunt the suspense has gone.
"Human Stuff," it is generally understood, is a sho])
phrase of the studio. Just why they should wish it
on to a picture is hard to understand unless they didn't
happen to have a real title handy. Certainly it doesn't
convey much and certainly too there has been much
more human stuff in other of Harry Carey's pictures
than there is in this one.
Carey appears as Jim Pierce, son of a manufacturer,
who after trying his hand at office business goes west
to engage in sheep raising. He has enemies, the cat-
tlemen who object to a sheep rancher in their midst,
but sticks it out. He writes his father that he is lonelv
and needs a companion and that if there is any likable
girl lying around loose he might send her on with the
idea of matrimony.
Jim's sister writes him a letter that an old girl
friend is coming west to look over ranch land. This
letter is intercepted l)y the villain and Jim thinks the
friend is the girl he asked his father to send. The vil-
lain, knowing that the girl has money, misrepresents
Jim in her eyes and induces her to leave his care.
Then come the various attacks on the girl and her final
rescue by Jim. There is a nice light touch at the end
showing Jim receiving the present his father sent him
as "companion." It's a collie dog who has become
mother of a large family en route.
The Iciest draw character in the picture is that of
lim's father, a regular human being and played in reg-
ular human fashion by Rudolph Christians. The sup-
port throughout is satisfactory and includes Mary
Charleston, Charles Le Moyne, Joe Harris, Fontaine
La Rue, Ruth Fuller Golden and Bobby Mack.
Not Much to Offer to Other Than Star's Admirers
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This one doesn't measure up to the average of the
Harry Carey productions because of a lack of story
material. It passes muster as a fairly good western
picture and before an audience of the star's admirers
will probably get by. The fact that it is by no means
big league stuff, will however be easily obvious to
those who have no special liking for the star.
The situation in which Carey mistakes a prospect-
ive purchaser of land for a woman seeking to marry
him might be used as the key in advertising lines.
"She came to the west to buy land and instead found
a man believing she had come to marry him ! Why
this mistake? See — " and "The story of a sheep raiser
who makes a go of it in the cow country and if you
know what cow-punchers think of sheep-raisers you'll
know that was some go," these are lines that might
be used to give an inkling as to the character of the
production.
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Sunday, June 20, 1920
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Very Acceptable Western With Rather Unusual Story
William Russell in
"TWINS OF SUFFERING CREEK"
Fox
DIRECTOR Scott Dunlap
AUTHOR Ridgwell Cullum
SCENARIO BY Julius G. Furthman
CAMERAMAN Clyde DeVinna
AS A WHOLE Very acceptable western
STORY...... A little bit out of the ordinary — char-
acters interesting and well drawn.
DIRECTION Satisfactory
PHOTOGRAPHY Varying from good to fair
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Very good
SUPPORT Good types and good performers
EXTERIORS Western
INTERIORS Usual
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero brings back
erring wife of friend and defeats ends of vil-
lain.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
"Twins of Suffering Creek," after opening with the
usual western's display of gun fighting in the main
street of a frontier town, soon after develops into a
picture that commands attention because it is just a
bit out of the ordinary in the way of plot and principal
characters. This atmosphere of newness which is
maintained throughout the picture despite the show-
ing of some conventional situations between heroine
and villain, combined with some good light comedy
moments, results in a very acceptable western pro-
duction.
William ;Russell is the hero of the town of Suffering
Creek. In a card game he detects Jim Pemberton
cheating. Instead of the usual gun fight a hand is
dealt to determine which man shall have the first shot
at the other. Jim wins. He sets the time of the
shooting at five o'clock three days later.
In the meantime Jim has persuaded Jess Jones, the
only married woman in Suffering Creek, to leave her
husband. She agrees only after Jim has promised to
send for her little twins the next day. Jones is heart-
broken when he discovers his wife's absence and goes
after her. However, he receives a severe beating from
Jim's men and returns to his home hopelessly down-
cast.
They work in some good light scene showing Bill,
his ])al, Sunny Oak, a gruff fellow and Little Casino,
a dance hall girl in love with Bill, with the deserted
twins. These register as sure fire in the way of humor
and sentiment. After Jones has failed in his effort to
bring back his wife, Bill goes for her and brings her
home as she has discovered that Jim is a bad actor.
The next day Bill drives the stage coach containing
the gold shipment to the next town and is severly
wounded by bandits, operating under Jim's direction,
but he reaches his destination with the shipment in-
tact. He insists on driving back to Suffering Creek
to keep his shooting date with Jim, but Jones has at
last found his opportunity and killed him. Thus Bill
is relieved of the necessity of permitting Jim to have
a shot at his life and saves himself for Little Casino.
The attack on the stage coach and Bill's success in
driving through the bandits is a good rapid sequence
and produces a real thrill. The action subsequent to
this is pretty intense and the interest is kept at a high
pitch until the conclusion.
Russell works to advantage in the hero role and re-
ceives very good support. First honors go to E. A.
Warren for his sympathetic portrayal of Jones and to
Joe Ray, who appears in the light character of Bill's
pal, Sunny Oak. Louise Lovely is Little Casino and
Florence Deshon has a prominent part as Jess Jones,
which she handles fairly well. Henry J. Heerbert,
Bill Ryno and Malcolm Cripe and Helen Stone as the
twins complete the cast.
Ought to Please the Majority of Audiences
This story has some original twists and because
of these and the generally satisfactory treatment ac-
corded the Avhole picture it ought to get over very well
with most audiences. It doesn't stand above the aver-
age line of western stuff that Russell has made, but
certainly is better than his last two Fox pictures.
The poker hands and the result which hangs on the
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
stacked the cards? Bill's chances of living depended
on a poker hand ! Did he win the pot of Fate?" might
be used to advantage. If you want to adopt this line
for a lobby display an effective one might-be the exhi-
bition of two poker hands, one ace high, the other
king high, all the other cards being low. "The King
deal can be played up profitably in the advertising of meant Life, but the Ace meant Death." could be used
the picture. A line such as "Had Life or Death beneath them.
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Terribly Slow Tempo Holds This One Down
"BLIND YOUTH"
National Picture Theatres, Inc.
DIRECTOR Ted Sloman
AUTHORS Lou Tellegen and Willard Mack
SCENARIO BY Katharine Reed
CAMERAMAN Max Dupont
AS A WHOLE Very slow picture that only
works up real interest in closing scenes — sub-
titles way out of story's mood.
STORY Has been produced in such slow tempo
that it seldom has chance to register.
DIRECTION Certainly didn't speed action in
this sufficiently.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS All right
CAMERA WORK Average
PLAYERS Cast headed by Waher McGrain,
Ora Carew and Leatrice Joy suffers from
slow tempo.
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Most of them good; hero's home
far too lavish.
DETAIL Some very good ; bits of it poor
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero's regenera-
tion after having been dragged down by in-
considerate "wife."
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 6,500 feet
Whatever possibilities there were contained in this
adaptation of the play, "Blind "^'outh." have been al-
most completely buried due to the al^normally slow
tempo of the action. Probably it was realized that a
very conservative tempo was needed to bring out the
high lights of the plot, Init in this case they have gone
too far altogether and as a result the picture drags so
that it is a job to sit through it.
In addition to this there is the very serious fault of
the subtitles. The majority of them are totally out of
tune with the action itself. They weren't prepared in
the riglit mood and as each one is shown tiie specta-
tor is jarred out of the atmosphere created by the
action.
The director has made a big mistake also in show-
ing the hero in a mansion that would do credit to a
Rockefeller's purse, just because one of his statue's
was a success. Certainly no sculptor can afford a
young palace to live in even though critics and public
do acclaim one of his figures. His house and the way
he lives give the impression that he cleared nothing
under two million on his work.
In Paris, Maurie Monnier, a promising artist, mar-
ries Clarice, a model who spends all his money and
gives him no inspiration. Her Latin idea of a wife's
freedom clashes with Maurie's and they part. He
goes to America to seek his mother and brother, whom
he hasn't seen since when a child. They have little
use for him because he is poor. On the point of sui-
cide he meets Hope, another model, who inspires him
to success and he makes a great name on his figure,
"Blind Youth." Then his mother and brother decide
they'll live with him.
Clarice comes to America and finds Maurie. She
is ready to return to him, but realizing that he loves
Hope, confesses that she never really married him in
Paris because she already had a husband.
l"he best action in this is toward the end between
the mother and her two sons, Maurie idealistic and
unselfish, the other his exact antithesis. They make
a number of plays for comedy throughout the picture,
but while these are sometimes effective they aren't
])art of the main action and further tend to make it
uninteresting as a result.
Walter McGrail. Ora Carew. Leatrice Joy, Clara
Horton, Claire McDowell, Joseph Swickard, Leo
White and Buddy Post are all inclined to feel the
weight imposed upon them by the exceedingly slow
tempo of the production.
No Star In This But Authors' Names Should Attract
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This one had possibilities but they are obscured. This theme always proves quite attractive to the
There still remain good advertising possibilities, but it public and if you don't go into details and praise up
wouldn't be well to go very strong on them inas- ^i^^ ^^^^^^. ^i^j^, ^vould be the best way to present it.
much as the picture won't live up to anything in the ^ou haven't got a recognized star to feature here
superlative degree you happen to say about it. . " i *u ^„ ^r fU^ ^.,«.i,^.-o
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an artist to achieve success, stating that the scenes Lo" Tellegen and Willard Mack. State that the feat-
are laid in the Latin quarter of Paris and in New York, ure is an adaptation of their play of the same name.
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Some Short Reels
"A Happy Fool" — Universal
When an Easterner arrives in llie west and maces too favor-
able an impression on the belle of the town, the foreman of
the heroine's range is handed a knock-out puncli by tl.e little
green monster jealonsy and plans to eliminate his rival. James
B. Warner is the good boy and Helen Lynch the leading lady
who frustrates the villain's foul plots. Wiiile this docs not at
any time become too serious, it has the proper amount of
action blended with bits of comedy and will interest. Louis U.
Lighton is responsible for the story.
"All Dressed Up"— Pathe
In most of the Snub Pollard one reelers, tliey vary t'le char-
acter of the star more than they do the material given him.
In this he starts out as a cabby and winds up as a self-invited
guest at a party. There is little. to laugh at most of the way,
the biggest giggle coming when Snub produces a little bottle
of liquor. A stately and portly official looking gentle.nan — he
resembles William Jennings Bryan more than a little bit —
walks toward him mysteriously, examines the fire-water and
gives Snub a cork-screw of proportions. It's a good one on
Bryan and will probably get a titter from any audience. Pol-
lard incidentally looks funnier as the cab-driver than he does
in evening clothes. Sammy, the clever colored lad, is not given
as much to do this time as usual, which is unfortunate. Tlie
little fellow is an excellent foil for Pollard and always holds
his end of it up efficiently. Summed up, this is an average
one-reeler, the excellent technical production helping it.
"Edgar Takes the Cake"— Goldwyn
Booth Tarkington's first two Edgar stories screened by
Goldwyn were extraordinarily good. The third was also hu-
morous although not quite as funny as the others. This one
too is much above the average comedy as far as actual quality
is concerned. It lacks, however, the unique and delightful
twists to be found in the others and the same continuity of
theme. The opening school-room scene is not essential to the
plot and as for the scheme of having the inconvenient errand
imposed on Edgar make up the greater part of this — that plan
was employed in the preceding number of the series. Johnny
Jones as Edgar is in the limelight practically all the way
through this, while Buddy Messenger and Lucille Ricksen are
as usual included in the support. Mason K. Litson directed
this and Barbara Kent has again penned the scenario.
"Biff Bang Bomb"— Christie
Jimmy Harrison, who is featured in this togetlier with Doro-
thy Devore> is also credited with writing the story for this
single reel. While the basic plot of the offering is not a new
one, he has secured what actually amounts to a new angle,
added the atmosphere of a newspaper office at the start and
otherwise made it a meritorious vehicle. Dorothy Devore,
who plays the other leading role, is a girl who is both attract-
ive and an able performer. Beyond dobt she possesses pos-
sibilities which should ultimately lift her out of the one reel
comedy class. At the start, Harrison is an ineflicient reporter
whose failure to secure news results in his being discharged.
George French is the editor-in-chief and Miss Devore, his
daughter, who loves the delinquent news hound. The loving
pair concoct a Bolshevik plot (a real Bolshevik plot is mixed
up with it) to enable Harrison to secure a story. It results in
their being caught, escorted to jail, cleared and a happy finish.
French is a capable performer but does not fit into the role
of newspaper editor. He neither dresses nor looks the part
and in addition smokes a pipe. Editors smoke cigars as a
rule.
"Three Raisins and a Cake of Yeast"— Fox
The dangers of the home brew are humorously exposed in
this animated cartoon in which Mutt and Jeff are again the
Ijrincipals. The little fellow sneaks some of tiic stuff into
Mutt's grape juice glass and the reaction is akin to the effect
of dynamite on a jieaceful hillside. There is some very good
comedy stuff when Mutt looks in the mirror and sees a whole
row of reflections and then again an entire army of himself.
The artist has again permitted his imagination to run riot and
this combined with his fine technical knowledge of his craft
has resulted in one of the best of the Mutt and Jeff numbers.
"Home James" — Christie
Rather thin as far as the theme is concerned and lacking real
comedy value, this single reel Christie does not register any
too heavily. Most of the humor seems to center about a num-
])er of changes of disguise Eddie Barry who again overacts,
effects, in his efforts to determine the character of the man
who would wed his niece. In a few places, this is of suffi-
cient quality to provoke snickers, but most of it does not rise
above the ordinary.
"A One Cylinder Love Riot" — Universal
From beginning to end, this is a continuation of knockabout
bits, which in places do not register very heavily, but include
enough commendal)le portions to hold it up. Billy Engel in a
little flivver, which is introduced very cleverly, provokes a
number of laughs and there is some more stuff of value after
that. Judicious cutting would undoubtedly help this for there
are a number of slow parts. In houses where they take to
slapstick, this will go well; where audiences are discriminat-
ing it will not be accepted very readily. It is on the whole
a bit above the average slapstick class.
"Ladies Must Dance" — Gayety
George Ovey's wearing of a variety of costumes furnishes
the only laughable footage in this single reeler which has a
theme that is so simple that it hardly merits the name. Ovey
incidentally is a capable stepper and helps this along with his
terpsicliorean efforts which are in many cases laudable. It all
concerns his antics as a dancing instructor. He secures the
position after condemning dancing before his wife, who even-
tually finds out where he is occupied and leads him home.
"Grab the Ghost"— Pathe
Slapstick, seldom rising above the commonplace, is in evi-
dence throughout tiiis single reeler in which Snub Pollard
occupies the principal role. From the very start, where Snub
as the groom sits on the rear of the auto in which his bride
rides in state until the finish where the ghost hoax is exposed,
this fails to arouse more than passing interest but for one
original scheme in the big chase that comes at the climax.
A number of coppers arrive suddenly for no reason whatso-
ever, one of their number being exceedingly stout. When the
policemen in single file endeavor to mount a flight of stairs
and the portly member of the force blocks their way, the big
laugh is sprung. Pathe some time ago turned out a spook
comedy starring Harold Lloyd. Naturally, this being issued
by the same organization invites comparison, and it must be
said that it ranks a poor second to the other.
"Kid-ing the Landlord" — Universal
Landlords are rather reticent at present about renting apart-
ments when the prospective tenants possess such encum-
brances as babies. In this the efforts of a couple to secure a
flat in spite of the fact that there is a youngster in the case,
form the theme. Ben Davis wrote the story and scenario for
the offering which while a trifle slow in a few places, moves
along nicely and has a few cute touches. An acceptable one
reeler which is enhanced by the fact that it is timely.
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Short Reels
"The Moonshine Feud"— Reelcraft
Moonshine, everyone will agree, is something worth while
having a feud about in the present dry era. In this two reeler,
however, the feud is not for the moonshine, but a struggle
between a gang of liquor distillers and law abiding folk. Texas
Guinan is the heroine and star, while T. N. T. Harvey is her
leading man and Hal Fenner as the maker of fire-water causes
everyone to hate him. Jay Hunt, as usual, directs and at the
start faces the camera himself. They have a sort of trailer at
the begiiming and another at the finish showing scenes in what
is announced as Texas Guinan's dressing room. Jay skips
in with a manuscript and while he reads it, the rough and
ready Texas tips an attentive ear. Follow: fadeout and then
fadein, on big fight. Wow! A regular Kentucky crowd is
attacking the heroic Texas and her family. Someone on the
other side takes the proper kind of aim and her pa in the pic-
ture bites the dirty dust. And so it goes after the fight ends
with the moonshiners trying to implicate her family. Harvey
huts into the festivities long enough to have everyone biff
him a few, but then when another big battle, which is drawn
out a bit too much, takes place, arrives in time to capture the
villains (all except those who were shot) and tell Texas how
much he loves her. After that come another fadeout and
fadein showing the initial scene in Tex's dressing room. She
doesn't like the idea — says it needs some more killings, etc.
And then Jay Hunt becomes peeved. It's stuff that her fol-
lowers will like. Action and comedy combined with some
novelty in the manner in which this is introduced and closed
should put it over.
"Home Brew" — Universal
Although the title of this suggests that much liquor is to
be dispensed and the result is to be considerable souse stuff,
no aqua fortis makes its appearance except in one or two early
scenes. There is a great deal of fast action and numerous
girls in athletic costumes pose before the camera. It seems to
be the custom in these comedies to devote as much of the
footage as possible to the exposed ladies who usually hold
attention and in some cases enable the productions to get by.
In this, however, there is little that is really laughable and not
even the shapely lasses are likely to enable it to score very
solidly.
Another Flagg Satire
Some time ago Famous Players released a few satirical pro-
ductions penned by James Montgomery Flagg, but discon-
tinued handling them after a while. Last week, Jack Eaton
flashed another one reeler conceived by Flagg's mind at the
Strand, called "Pride and Po'k Chops." It is an offering
which will not be let out, according to Eaton, and makes two
characters from the sunny region the subject of humor. And
it may be said in summarizing the piece that the same fault
evident in the other Flagg reels is apparent again. The
rather broad satire is much — very much too much — over the
heads of the average audience, and even the Strand audience,
which certainly is sophisticated, failed to greet it with more
than a few slight titters. From a purely artistic point of view,
this is not as good a comedy as some of the others of the set.
It has several points that are really funny, but as Eaton puts
it, "Most people do not seem to know what satire is."
Pathe Review, No. 50
The screen magazine is a type of amusement that can he
made to possess both entertainment and instructional value.
Its variety and the brevity of the various parts usually make
it more interesting. Of the release of this type turned out
recently, this one undoubtedly ranks close to the top. Two
colored parts, one a slow motion study, a section in which
Dr. Ditmars discusses the effect of music on several animals,
an educational portion in which the manner in which new-
buoys are floated in place of those too old for efficient service,
and the Spanish Fandango, interpreted by the Senoritas Mari
and Jul! Berdiales, celebrated steppers from Sunny Spain, all
hold attention. The opening colored scenic is laid in the Orient
and is followed immediately by the part dealing with the
buoys. Thereafter, a French athlete performs a number of
difficult gymnastic exercises. An elephant, monkeys, Ara-
bian wild horse and porcupine show their feeling for music,
and then the making of Seidlitz powders is taken up. Clos-
in gis the dance part, in which there is a good opportunity for
the enterprising musical conductor to get a good effect.
"The Jazz Bandits" — Fox-Sunshine
This comedy number contains a lot of good business, tricks
and original ideas, yet at the same time it isn't coherent enough
even for this type of picture. Most of the knockabout num-
bers have more or less of a plot and this one hasn't the least
semblance of one. Furthermore two scenes stand out among
the good ones as being in exceptionally bad taste. The egg
cracking on the dome of the sleeping Glen Cavendar is ter-
ribly messy and will doubtless disgust most people. The other
bit is the dropping of a greasy looking mess of food on a gen-
leman's head. This gag is still good for laughs despite its
age if the stuff is clean. .\nd it isn't here. With these bits
eliminated "The Jazz Bandits" will stand as good entertain-
ment because of its originality. The funniest sequence takes
place in a hotel. The bandits keep their Ford in their bed-
room, motor out into the hallway and descend to the
lobby via an elevator. .\ sign reading "No Fords allowed in
the halls after ten o'clock" is bound to register, and the ban-
dits being pinched for speeding in the hotel lobby is another
trick that gets over well. ;\t the end there is some good stuff
pulled with a barber sho]) as the setting and the picture ends
with the usual chase, although it isn't played up in the con-
ventional spectacular fishion. Roy Del Ruth directed this and
others in the cast besides Cavendar are Dave Morris and Ethel
Tears.
"The Great Round-Up" — Universal
Arthur Henry Gooden is the author of this two reel western
in which Dixie Lamont, Leo Maloney and Fred Kohler are
the principal characters. It all concerns the efforts of Koh-
ler, who has cultivated a truly villainous sneer to force the cute
Dixie to marry him. And that is where the rub comes; Dixie
loves the manly Maloney. Kohler. however, is not put off
thus easily and by a cleverly arranged plan with a counter-
feiter gets Maloney into a heap of trouble. The latter gets
out of it of course, rounding up the crooks and clearing him-
self in time to enjoy the finishing close-up. An easily accept-
able production of its type.
"The Death Trap"— Universal
Using the same sets seen in some of the former issues of
this series as well as the some characters, Jacques Jaccard is
injecting the same atmosphere into all of his offerings. He
has written a highly commendable vehicle this time also, fur-
nishing a story that has thrills, action, love, interest and humor
blended in the proper proportion. Basically it's the same idea
Jaccard used before. Leonard Clapham is the member of the
Royal Mounted Police and Virginia Faire, the wild and un-
tamed lass of the wooded hills. -A. French-Canuck who would
wed the fair Aliss Faire has suspicion cast upon Clapham
for the murder of a pair of Indians. And then they fight
until a gun, which happens to be discharged, wounds the arch
evil-doer. But it doesn't kill him quick enough to prevent
his making a confession that clears hero Clapham. The final
close-up shows one of the other characters getting a kiss from
the prospective bride. A novel touch to a satisfactory pro-
duction.
"Polo and Rocks of Poumanach" — Educational
This Kducational reel is made up of two parts — one dealing
with polo and the other shot in Brittany, showing the curious
rocks of Poumanach. The Stereospeed system was employed
to film the initial section and this example of the slow motion
l)icture as turned out by Earl Emlay impresses. Polo as a
game is not known to the general run of picture fans and the
spectacle of the skilled horsemen riding about after the elusive
sphere and illustrating several points of the game will prob-
ably not interest them as much as would an exhibition of some
other sport. Nevertheless, it has been done in good fashion.
The latter portion is unique and unusual, having also been
filmed well.
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AUTHORIT
VOL. XII No. 81
Monday, June 21, 1920
Phce 5 Cents
Labor Films Planned
By New Organization — Probably
Use Studio in Pittsburgh for
Production Headquarters
The Labor Film Service, Lie, the
incorporation of which was publish-
ed in WID'S DAILY recently, has
plans under way for the regular out-
put of industrials and entertainment
films designed for showing in labor
centers.
The organization attributes its en-
trance into the motion picture field
to the following, taken from one of
its pamphlets:
"Li all this vast output of film pro-
ductions, the intelligent and progres-
sive mind is almost always repelled
I)y the senseless presentation of tin-
different aspects of present-day civ-
ilization. Livariably, deep-rooted
prejudice and ingrained convention
make of the motion picture an exhi-
ition of disgusting nonsense.
"Again and again the indefensible
objects and predatory purposes of
apitalism are sponsored and sup-
ported by motion pictures in a
lamelessly biased manner. All the
conomic wrongs and political tyr-
nnies which the Laborite, Liberal
nd Radical join hands in condemn-
ng and combatting, find unstinted
raise and a shining halo in an un-
nding series of film productions,
lanufactured and exploited by cor-
orations completely controlled by
apitalists who dictate and bring
bout these very forms of oppres-
ion."
The organization states that it has
Iready had requests from as many
s 5,000 sources for films showing
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"Doc" Willat Here
"Doc" Willat, general manager of
he National Film studios, is in town.
Two Theaters for Schenectady
It was learned on Saturday that
J. Bondy, who is financing the
:ous"truction of two large theaters in
scranton. Pa., plans the erection of
wo picture houses in Schenectady,
' Y. They will cost $600,000.
Kugel Resigns
Lee Kugel, director of publicity
nd advertising for, the Selznick En-
erprises, tendered his resignation on
iaturday to Lewis J. Selznick.
No success to fill Mr. Kugel's place
las as yet been decided upon, ac-
ording to Sam E. Morris.
It is expected that Kugel will turn
is attention in the future more to
heatrical affairs.
Her husband little guessed the temptat'on wh'ch she was struggling to
overcome. — Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?" a First National attrac-
t en. — Advt.
Holubar Switches?
Joseph Schenck Talks of Contract —
Albert Kaufman Previously
Claimed Director
.\ statement issued by First Na-
tional late Saturday afternoon said:
"Negotiations between Joseph M.
.Schenck and Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc., terminated in
the signing of a contract whereby
Allan Holubar will direct the; most
pretentious and ambitious picture of
his career"
It was lurther stated that Joseph
M. Schenck, as the producer of this
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Wheeler Due This Week
Alvin Wortham, foreign sales de-
partment for Bech Van Siclen & Co.,
Inc., says he has not disposed of
"The Mystery of the Hope Dia-
mond," pending the arrival this week
of "Jack" Wheeler with the com-
pleted print.
The serial was made under the su-
pervision of "Jack" Wheeler, with
Stuart Paton as director.
Lloyd in Features
Comedian May Branch Out from
Two Reelers for Associated
Exhibitors
With the signing of Harold Lloyd
b)' Associated K.xhibitors, Inc.. comes
the report from apparently reliable'
sources that the comedian, who has
been making two reelers lately for
Pathe distril)ution, will probably
make five-reel comedies after mak-
ing 10 or 12 two reelers for Asso-
ciated.
Lloyd, who was under contract to
Pathe. has been released from that
obligation. He will, however, turn
over three more comedies to Pathe
beginning with "High and Dizzy,"
which will be released July 11.
Lloyd is expected to make about
six two reel comedies a year for As-
sociated. He may make the two
reelers for two j'ears and then enter
the regular feature length field.
Pathe places the financial amount
involved in the transfer of Llovd to
Associated at $1,500,000.
Strike Seems Remote
Laboratory Men Will Do Every-
thing to Avoid Walkout — Coast
Being Organized
Contrary to published reports, the
laboratory men in the East will walk
out only as a last resort. So said
(ieorge G. Woodruff, secretary of the
-Motion Picture Craftsmen, the union
of skilled laboratory workers which
is affiliated with the I. A. T. S. E.—
the International -Alliance of Theat-
rical Stage Employees and Motion
Picture ALicliine Operators of the U.
.S. and Canada as Local 614, on Sat-
urday.
Woodruff, who has been a labora-
tory man lor about 15 years, said that
the union was not anxious for a strike
and that everything will be done to
avoid the possibility of the men lay-
ing off work.
It was said on Saturday that a con-
servative estimate of the total num-
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Talbot First National Manager
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Kansas City— H. W. Talbot, for-
merly with Famous Players-Lasky
and manager of L'niversal, is now
manager of the .Associated First Na-
ticnal Pictures of Missouri.
Talbot is well known to the ex-
liil)itors in this territory.
Richards i*v: Flymi, who have sold
their First National franchise for
Western Missouri to Skouras Bros.
of St. I^ouis, also turned over a 20-
year lease on the 12th St. Theater,
which is just being completed.
The exact sum of money involved
in this deal has not been disclosed,
I)ut an estimate puts it near $1,000,-
000.
White Leaves Goldwyn
(By wire to WID'S D.MLY)
Philadelphia — Harry M. White,
manager of the local Goldwyn ex-
change and chairman of the Motion
Picture Group of the Chamber of
Commerce, has resigned.
White's plans are unknown, as is
his successor. It is known, however,
that he has contemplated leaving the
local Goldwyn office for some time
and that he has had several proposi-
tions in New York under considera-
tion.
White was prominently connected
with the organizing of the motion
picture group in the commerce cham-
ber. A number of exchangemen here
have expressed regret that White is
to leave Philadelphia. ^
Let SOLOMOX do it. he's wise,
135 W. 44th St.— Bryant 5234.— Advt
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Lust Buys "Confession"
Washington — Sidney B. Lust has
purchased from the National Film
Corp. the rights to "The Confes-
sion" for Delaware, Maryland, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and the Dis-
trict of Columbia.
With Coast Film Folks
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Hollj-wood — "Kate of Ci ime
Street." a story by Edgar Wallace,
has been secured by Universal as the
second vehicle for Carmel Mj'ers.
Hayden Talbot has been engaged
by Metro to prepare script for "Body
and Soul," Alice Lake's next picture.
Robert A. Sanborn will do the con-
tinuity on Harry Carey's latest ve-
hicle, working title, "Bells of San
Clemente." 5
Ann May has signed to play the
leading role in "Wanted — A Blem-
ish," starring Bryant Washburn.
E. Mason Hopper has finished)
work on "Empire Builders," by Mary-
Roberts Rinehart. It is to be called
■^Tliis Is the Life." >
Director Paul Scardon has com-
pleted Blanche Sweet's seventh
picture. Kenneth B. Clark wrote the
story which is tentatively titled "Port
O' Caprice." _/
Mal)cl Normand has begun work
tiiming "Head Over Heels," under
irection of Victor Shertzinger. _-/«
Marger\- Wilson has started the
first of a series of comedies she is to
direct and produce at Brunton Stu-
dios, "Two of a Kind," from the
storv bv Robert La Due.
Blanche May has been added to
Benjamin B. Hampton's scenario
staff.
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ack Pickford has finished "The'i
Man Who Flad Everything," and
next week he will start work on
George Ade's "Just Out of College. '">
John E. Elliott has been signed by
Metro to support Mav -A.llison in
"Are All Men Alike?" '
Harold Greve, New York archi-
tect, has been added to the technical
staff of the Brunton studios.
"The U. P. Trail," Benjamin B.
Hampton's latest Zane Grey pro-
ductir)n, has been completed.
Benjamin B. Hampton has finished
the "Money Changers," photoplay of
Upton .Sinclair's novel.
Sidney .\. Franklin has completed
cutting and titling of "Athalie."
"Harriet and the Piper," -\nita
Stewart's latest vehicle, is now being
cut and titled.
Harry P. Gibboney, technical di-
rector of a local studio, has been
elected member of the city -."omnn's-
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John Ince will direct "Some One in
the House," a new all-star produc-
tion about to be filmed by Metro.
The picturization is by Lois Zellner
and is an adaptation of the Broad-
way production of the same name.
Albert Shelby LeVino has begun
work on the scenario for "The Star
Rover," the third Jack London story
to be filmed bv Metro.
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Ralph Lewis, Wallace Beery and
Lar.ra La Plante have been sec'ir-^d
for principal parts in "813," he^
produced at the Christie stulios i-
Robertson-Cole.
Edward Kull has been selected tc
direct the next Universal serial, "Th(
Diamond Master," production 01
which will begin within a few days
The story is by Jacques Futrelle am
appeared originall}' in the Saturday
Evening Post. |
Erich \'on Stroheim has gone t
Catalina to select a site for the erec
ton of the replica of the Casino a
Monte Carlo, which will be the bi
scene in his next production, "Foo
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Strike Seems Remote
(Continued from Page 1)
l)cr of men at work in the 38 labo-
ratories around New York was 2,600.
Of this number W'oodrufT says the
union lias 2,100 enrolled.
From information secured from the
secretary of the luiion, it was gath-
ered that laboratory workers all over
the country are being organized.
W'oodrufif said that in Chicago, 311
men have joined the Motion Picture
Craftsmen, Local No. 630. These
men were gathered from nine Chi-
cago laboratories and have as presi-
dent of the union Sam Lucus, who is
with the Spoor-Thompson labora-
tory.
On the coast there is another union
in process of formation, according to
Woodruff, who says there are 17 lab-
oratories in California to draw mem-
bers from.
Apparently, the movement in New
Vork is purely a local one at this
stage, at any rate. WoodrufT said,
however, that there was every possi-
hilit)' of the new wage scale spread-
ing across country, if it is adopted
liere.
In the list of the new demands
submitted by the union, and there are
21, the last provides for an adoption
of a trade seal. The 21st provision
reads as follows:
"The General Executive Board of
the International Alliance of Theat-
rical Sta^e Employees and Motion
Picture Machine Operators of the
United States and Canada, sitting in
convention at Cleveland, Ohio, Mav
24 to 28, 1920, received Delegate
George G. Woodrufif, Motion Pic-
ture Craftsmen Local No. 614, of
New York City, and Delegate Frank
G. Kirby, Cinematographers, Local
No. 557, of New York City, who ap-
peared in behalf of the ^iotion Pic-
ture Laboratory Workers and Mo-
tion Picture Cameramen, respective-
ly, and petitioned for the adoption of
a 'trade seal' for motion picture
films.
"On a motion regularly made and
seconded and unanimously carried it
was decided to grant authoritj' to the
Motion Picture Cameramen, Local
No. 557, to mark with a perforated
punch any and all scenes photograph-
ed on negative film so that the labo-
ratory men might identify film pho-
tographed by cameramen affiliated
with the I. A. T. S. E. It was fur-
ther decided to grant to the Motion
Picture Craftsmen, Local No. 614,
the authority to place and use the
•embossed seal of the L A. T. S. E.
in any and all laboratories manufac-
turing positive film, providing said
laboratories recognize and employ
Haboratory inen affiliated with the I.
A. T. S. E. The intent and purpose
in granting such authority is to en-
able the 22,000 Motion Picture Ma-
chine Operators, located throughout
the United States, who are affiliated
with tin- I. A. T. S. E., to identify
film manufactured by organized la-
bor."
Woodruff said that there is no very
great amount of friction between the
union and the owners. He said that
in some cases the new wage scale
will mean a savil^g for the owners in-
stead of an additional expense, and
claims the scale was formulated to
primarily assist the less skilled labor.
To em])hasize the union's "fair
play" spirit. Woodruff produced a let-
ter, copies of which have been sent
to all laboratory workers. It says:
".A.cting upon the suggestion of sev-
eral manufacturers of motion picture
film, we are presenting, at this time,
the terms and conditions under which
we hope to elevate the position of
those persons engaged in the labo-
ratory production of motion picture
film, to the standard, as set by other
progressive industries, and we would
appreciate 3'our thorough considera-
tion of same.
"We fully realize that the manu-
facturer has been subject to the same
conditions that we have and, in the
spirit of fairness, we do not wish to
subject him to any embarrassing con-
ditions or changes, without first giv-
ing him an opportunity to adjust his
aftairs accordingly. We do not de-
sire the domination of labor: nor do
we wish to subjugate the employer
to the employee, but we do desire and
demand an equal basis for bargain-
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of justice and fair-plaj', we are enti-
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"Slunild the manufacturers decide
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Woodruff said only 10 plants beloi
to Class C of the association, whi^
he figures there are 38 in Greats
New York. This could not be con
firmed at the association.
Woodruff said he had learned th.
the meeting of "lab" owners he!
last week resulted in the appointme:
of a committee to represent all lab
oratories around New York. Thi
committee has written Woodruff ask
ing .for a joint meeting at" which th
matter can be thrashed out. Unt
Saturday noon Woodruff had not r(
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DAIUY
;.abor Films Planned
(Continued from Page 1)
he labor side of industrial problems.
'he plan of operation so far as dis-
nbution is concerned apparently
rovides for exhibition of the films
1 labor halls, auditoriums and in
mall halls in mining towns where,
is stated, projection machines are
Iready installed. In some localities
is hoped that labor bodies will hire
Teaters for certain days and show
1 them films produced by the Labor
ilm Service, Inc.
Another phase of the organization's
■ti\ities will be to make, to order,
[dustrials for certain workers' un-
ins which will be used by organiz-
-s to form new locals in various sec-
ons of the country.
I'roduction headquarters are plan-
ed for Pittsburgh, where John W.
layton is said to have a plant.
It is learned that negotiations have
'en opened for the American rights
■ Kmile Zola's "Work," a 15-reel
cture made in France and, it is said,
ver shown here. This will prob-
)ly be shown in three parts each of
(linary feature length.
The following tentative program
productions has been drawn up, ac-
irding to the bureau's literature:
It is planned to produce a series of
ort subjects — industrial films —
owing the work and growth of the
veral unions, liberal organizations,
m-partisan leagues, charitable, be-
.volent and all other institutions re-
eling in some way the progress of
stitutions and organizations who
e trying to better the condition of
inkind.
If suitable financial arrangements
n be made with the organization to
oduce the film — the latter paying
full cost of production which will
nominal — the completed film will
distributed so as to obtain a wide
owing for the films in theaters, col-
;es, unions, churches, etc.
A regular release of short subjects
news reels composed of scenics,
ivelogues, pictorials, animated car—
3ns portraying the worker's life in
' mines, in the slums, on the farms,
the railroads, on the picket line,
. These films are to be released
ect to the exhibitor or Labor Fo-
m from the bureau's own offices
exchanges or sold to the news
•eklies to be distributed by them.
ii will be the aim of the bureau
<()-operate with the several labor
1 radical forums in the country,
nish them with complete data for
■ir lectures and secure for them the
pes,sary films or slides to illustrate
lie.
here will be regular releases of
jtures turned out which will serve
Idepict labor problems.
Bobby Vernon in this Christie Comedy, "Eat-A-Bite-A-Pie," shows some
of the perils of college freshmen when in love. — Advt.
Holubar Switches?
(Continued from Page I)
feature, announces that the title will
be "Man, Woman and Marriage,''
and will star Dorothy Phillips.
The above is interesting in view
of the fact that Albert A. Kaufman
previously announced the signing of
Holubar. Word from the coast in-
dicates the first picture is already un-
der way.
An effort was made to reach the
Marshall Neilan offices where Kauf-
man makes his New York headquar-
ters to learn if any information rela-
tive to the above could be obtained,
but everyone had gone. Neither
could any one be reached at First
National or the offices of Joseph M.
Schenck.
The First National statement call-
ed the closing of the contract sig-
nificant in that "it marks the exten-
sion of the scope of Joseph M.
Schenck's activities as an independ-
ent producer."
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On Broadway
Strand — Mack Scnnett's "Married
Universal Outing Saturday
The annual outing of Universal
employees was held on Saturday.
Life." Tom Moore — "The Great L- The buses left 1600 Broadway at
Accident."
Capitol — "Passers By."
Rivoli— Wallace Reid— "Sick Abed."
Rialto— William S. Hart— "Sand."
Criterion — "Humoresque," fourth
week.
Brooklyn Strand — Douglas Fairbanks
—"The Mollycoddle."
New York — Today — Marjorie Ram-
beau — "The Fortune Teller."
Tuesday — Mitchell Lewis — "King
Spruce."
Wednesday — Harry Carey — "Hu-
man Stuflf."
Thursday — William Farnum--"The
Joyous Trouble-Maker."
Friday — Vivian Rich— "A World of
Folly." Za Zu Pitts— "Heart of
Seventy."
Saturday — Elaine Hammerstein —
"Whispers."
Sunday — William Faversham —
"The Man Who Lost Himself."
nine o'clock in the morning. Lunch-
eon and dinner were held at the East-
ern Boulevard Hotel and Park in
Westchester county. A number of
athletic games were also held.
Rialto — Billie Burke — "Away Goes
Prudence."
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Brooklyn Strand — Not yet deter-
mined.
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Tuesday, June 22, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Ready for Hulsey
Texan Exhibitors Secure New First
, National Franchise — Leave
for Home.
Tom H. Boland, of the Empress,
Oklahoma City, Ross. D. Rogers, of
Dye, Ford and Rogers, owning and
operating theatres in Amarilla,
Wichita Falls, Piainview and Canyon,
Texas, Saul S. Harris, who op-
erates the Royal, Kempner, Crystal
and Gem of Little Rock, Ark,, and
Claude J. Musselman, owner of the
Grand in Paris, Texas, and who is
building a new house in Corsicanna,
Texas, left for home last night after
spending several days in New York,
during which time arrangements
were completed and details finally
arranged for the acceptance of the
Associated First National franchise
in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Immediately upon their return to
the Southwest these four exhibitors
will perfect the organization of the
new territorial enterprise for First
National, to be known as Associated
First National Pictures, Inc., of
Texas. The new cooperative bod}'
■uill maintain offices in Dallas, Okla-
homa City and Little Rock.
The first step in the activities of
the new franchise holders, will be
the extension of sub-franchises in the
Southwest territory.
It was learned from First National
yesterday that E. H. Hulsey's old
First National contract expires in
December.
A formal statement, issued jointly
by Messrs Boland, Harris, Rogers
and Mussehnan outlines the policy
and course they have adopted as the
guide to their activity in directing
the affairs of Associated First Na-
tional Pictures, Inc., of Texas. It
reads, in part:
"With our fellow independent ex-
hibitors in the Southwest we have
obtained definite and lasting assur-
ances, through the new main fran-
chise award, of permanent and rep-
resentative sources of film supply
with all which that implies. This
divides the Southwest territory into
two distinct factions, and it remains
to be seen to just what extent a
united opposition from independent
exhibitors, thoroughly intrenched
with guaranteed production sources
will be able to more than hold its
own in maintaining individualism
among the theater owners."
Zanft Going Abroad
John Zanft who conducts the
theater operations for William Fox
will sail for Europe July 10. Com-
bination business and pleasure trip.
She suddenly discovered the wild beast in the eyes of this man who ore-
tended to te a friend of her husband
a First National attraction. — Advt.
Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?'
Schenck a Partner
Following the publication in
WID'S D.\ILY yesterday of the
Allan Holubar affiliation with Joseph
M. Schenck, it developel that the
latter is a partner with .-Mbert A.
Kaufman in both the Allen Holubar
productions and the Sidney Franklin
Productions.
Schenck's arrangement with Kauf-
man provides for the fornu-r to se-
cure a distribution contract and ac-
cordingly it was through Schenck
that the Holubar pictures were
placed with First National. Noth-
ing has been announced as to the
disposal of the Franklin pictures.
Schenck sails with his wife, Norma
Talmadge for Europe August 14.
.Albert Parker who has just finished
"The Branded Woman" with Norma
goes with them. If conditions are
favorable one picture will be made
abroad. If not the party will be
back in New York by October 1.
Royal Comedies
Reelcraft has added another series
of two reel comedies to its schedule.
These are Royal Co'iiedies and will
bv released weekly. Leon Errol is
the star of one of the comedies, call-
ed "Buggins."
Rothstein in New Company
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.'\ll)any — The Rembrandt Film
Sales Co. Inc., has been formed here
vith an active capital of $100,000. The
ciorporation will conduct operations
with 1,000 shares of common stock,
ilo par value. N. G. Rothstein, J.
N. \\"eber and G. F. Myers are the
incorporators.
Nat Rothstein at the Equity
Oflices stated yesterday he could not
speak of the new company for a few
(lays. He admitted he was interested
in it, however.
Lasky in Paris
Jesse L. Lasky is now in Paris,
according to a cable received yester-
day by Famous Players.
Moses With Fox
In Position Created Originally for
Arthur James — Started Work
Yesterday.
Vivian M. Moses yesterday started
his duties as supervisor of publicity
and advertising of the Fox Filrn
Corp. Moses now holds the posi-
tion which was created for Arthur
James.
Moses resigned as general manager
of the Arthur Guy Empey Produc-
tions to go with Fox. Previously
.Moses was director of publicity of
advertising for Select Pictures and at
various other times was connected
with Goldwyn and numerous nation-
ally-circulated magazines.
Object to "Glaring" Posters
tSpecial to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas — Declaring that "glaring
posters of promiscuous kissing and
liugging" ruined the morals of the
children, a number of residents of
North Dallas have filed a protest with
the city commission urging him to
restrain A. .J Urbish from erecting
a picture theater in that part of
town.
The delegation was turned over to
City -Attorney J. J. Collins, who is
looking up the law on the subject.
Dallas has seven big suburban shows,
which would be effected provided a
law were passed prohibiting suburb-
an shows.
No Successor for Kugel.
There will be no successor named
to fill Lee Kugel's place as head of
the publicity and advertising depart-
ments as Selznck — for the time
being at least.
David Selznick will supervise the
work conducted by Kugel.
Courtot in Two Serials
Two serial roles and one feature
part is the program mapped out for
Marguerite Courtot by Pathe. She ;
figures in "Pirate Gold," released .Au-
gust 15th, and "Velvet Fingers." for
release in the late fall, and in a lead- I
ing role with George Seitz in I
■Rogues and Romances."
Rifkin's Meeting Postponed
The meeting called by Herman .
Rifkin of Boston for Cleveland was .
scheduled for yesterday but was post- |
poned until either June 29 or July 7, |
in Chicago.
Rifkin has a plan under way for ,
the formation of a new organization |
of independent exchangemen. |
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Tuttle Buys Garsson Film
Fine Arts Pictures, Inc., have dis-
, posed of the rights to "Up in Mary's
-Attic" for Texas, Oklahoma and Ar-
kansas to T. O. Tuttle of Dallas,
' Texas.
Sir:
The Los Angeles Exam-
iner says:
" 'A Double-Dyed De-
ceiver' is a vehicle that
gives Mary's little brother
the opportunity of his ca-
reer among the younger
stars."
Incorporations
Albany — O. G. and L. .Amusement
Co., Rockaway. Capital, $25,000.
Incorporators, P. H. Goldbaum, E.
Bock and J. N. Patch, 111 Broad-
way.
Dover, Del. — Color Cinema Co.
Capital, $3,000,000. Incorporators, T.
L. Croteau, M. A. Bruce and S. E.
Dill, Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Victor Safety Cin-
ema Corp. Capital, $30,200,000 In-
corporators, T. L. Croteau, M. A.
Bruce and S. A. Dill, Wilmington.
-Albany — Family of a Hundred Mil-
lion, New York. Capital, $25,000.
Incorporators, G. L. Rockwell, J. I.
Stow and W. A. Van Ness, 220
Brpadwav.
.Albany — Ansonia Pictures Corp.,
New York. Capital, $100,000. Incor-
porators, E. F. \\'arner, T. M. Ter-
huhe and C. Milliken, 25 W. 23rd St.
Albany — Kiamesha Amusement
Co,, Kiamesha Lake, Sullivan Coun-
ty.X'apital, $8,700. Incorporators, E.
Goldman, A. Leiderman, D. Weis-
feld. 456 E. 175th St.
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S D.\ILY)
Hollywood — Al Christie is direct-
ing the first special comedy in wh^cn
Harry Gribbon is appearing.
Thomas Holding has been engaged
as Carmel Myers' leading man in "hi
FaUv's Trail."
Edith Roberts and her company,
directed by Norman Dawn, are at
Catalina, where the final shots are
being made for "Marama."
William Desmond has been loaned
to First National to play in Carter
De Haven's picturization of "Twin
Beds."
Wallace MacDonald has signed
with Metro to play opposite May Al-
lison in "Are All Men Alike?" from
the story, "The Waffle Iron," which
lias been appearing in McClure's.
Blanciie Sweet's sixth Hampton
picture, produced under the title of
"Lcona Goes a Hunting," has been
changed to "Object Alatrimony."
Albany — Rembrandt Film Sales
Co. New York. Capital 1,000 shares
common stock, no par value; active
capital, $100,000. Incorporators, N.
G. Rothstern, J. N. Weber and G. F.
Myers, 32, W. 42nd St.
.Albany — Lyons Amusement Co.,
Lyons, Wayne Count}'. Capital, $30,-
000. Incorporators. G. Ritchey, S. E.
Arnold and G. F. Allen, Rochester.
.Albany — Screen Snap Shots, New
York. Capital, $10,000. In.corpora-
lors, J. L.Hochman, M. Pateracki
and M. Goetz, 233 Broadway.
Albany — Howard Thurston Pic-
tures, New York. Capital, $5,000.
Incorporators, Howard Thurston, H.
Benedict and G. Kesser, 535 W. 135th
St.
Louis Stevens has joined the Thos.
•H. Incc scenario dejjartment. Stev-
ens will write continuities for the
Ince forces and also a series of orig-
inal stories.
Enid Bennett's recently completed
production, "The Incubus," has been
cliangcd to "Her Husband's Friend."
Jack Nelson, who joined the Ince
forces several months ago as director
of the Douglas AlacLean company,
has been i^laced under a long-term
contract to continue the direction of
MacLean.
Joseph Franklin Poland, for the
past six months a member of the
Ince scenario department, has signed
a contract which calls for his exclu-
sive services for a long period.
GAUSMAN.
Pathe's July Releases
Two features for July release by
Pathe are "A Broadway Cowboy,"
with William Desmond, and "Man
and His Woman," a J. Stuart Black-
ton production.
The release dates are July 4tli and
July 11 til, respectively.
No Federal Manager Named
Chicago— Joe Friedman of the
Federated Film Exchanges states
tl at as yet no manager has been
selected for Federated.
"The Girl in the Web" is the next
Blanche Sweet feature for Pathe.
Tuesday, June 22, 1920
Yes sir. Famous Players will bear
watching these days.
Chicago Notes
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Chicago — I. M. Schwartz, former
sales manager of the First National,
has been appointed local manager for
the Educational Films, and will open
offices in the Consumers Bldg. short-
ly. . Shipping is to be done by the
local First National office.
Wm. Esch of New Castle, Ind., to-
gether with his brother, is running
the Princess Theater.
S. G. Claggett, manager of the Ir-
ving Park Theater, 4003 Irving Park
Blvd., is about to undergo an opera-
tion for stomach trouble.
Harry Weiss of the Superior
Screen Service says he has purchased
an island from the Government on
the Tippacanoe River near Winna-
mac, Ind. Weiss is having a sum-
mer home erected, which will be
ready about the first of July.
It is rumored that Max Levy, man-
ager of Robertson-Cole, has resigned
and that Robert Lucas will succeed
him as manager.
"The Curse of Capistrano," by
Johnston McCulley, published some
lime ago as a serial, has been pur-
chased for Douglas Fairbanks.
The story that will be used for the
full length color photoplay is "Don't
Announce Your Marriage." Selznick
will produce.
All men are liable to err,
— but the prudent man
seeks to avoid a repeti-
tion of error. Therefore
exhibitors who have suf-
fered through inadequate
posters should insist upon
having
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In the Courts
In the suit of the X Amusement Co
iigainst the Hermes Amusement Co.
to restrain the defendant from inter-
fering with the plaintiff in its pos-
session of the fihn theater at 125th
St. and Amsterdam Ave., the Appel-
late Division of the Supreme Court
has decided against the plaintiff and
has vacated an order staying the oust-
ing of the plaintiff from the premises,
where it claims to have spent $50,000
fitting up tlie building for a theater.
The defendant leased the premises
from the Ninth Ave. Railroad Com-
pany, the owner, after the latter had
revoked the lease to the New York
City Railways Co., which sublet the
premises to the plaintiff.
The Appellate Division of the Su-
preme Court has decided that. Benja-
min R. Gornto is entitled to recover
$7,500 from the Mirror Films, the
Lambart Films, Inc., Clifford B. Har-
mon and Harry Lambart in his suit
for damages for conspiracy by the
defendants to destroy his contract
for the sale of stock. After a jury
before Justice Dugro had found a
verdict for the defendant, but before
the judgment roll had been signed,
Justice Dugro died. Justice Tierney
decided that the case must be tried
anew, but the Appellate Division
holds that this_ is unnecessary and
that judgment may be entered on the
verdict.
Prager Talks
In order to make Mayflower's stand
more emphatic Benjamin A. Prager,
president of the company, has seen
fit to issue the following statement:
"The report printed in a recent is-
sue of a trade paper to the effect that
Mayflower is considering a proposal
to align itself with a new producing-
distributing concern being formed by
Isaac Wolper is altogether untrue.
No such proposal ha" even been ten-
dered to Mayflower and we know
nothing whatsoever of the project.
"Because of our contract with the
Associated First National Exhibitors,
signed a few weeks ago, it would be
impossible to consider such a propo-
sition even if it were submitted.
"Any statement linking Mayflow-
er's name with another producing or
distributing concern is an injustice to
us and to the organization which dis-
tributes our product."
Meade Returns
C. A. Meade of C. B. Price Co.,
Inc., has returned from a sales trip
through the Middle West.
He has sold "His Pajama Girl" for
States of Kansas, Missouri, Texas,
Oklahoma and Arkansas to the N.
and M. Film Exchange; Michigan to
Hennessey and Moross; North Car-
olina, South Carolina, Georgia, Flor-
ida, Alabama and Tennessee to Wass-
man and Stephens, Atlanta; Louis-
iana and Mississippi to S. T. Steph-
ens Dist Corp.
The Canadian Exhibitors' Ex-
change has purchased the film for all
of Canada.
Select Studio Site
Frisco's First Plant Will Be in San
Mateo County — Will Cost
$300,000
(Special to WIIO'.S DAILY)
San Franciso — The plan under
way to make the center of the
cisco Bay district the center of the
film industry has taken definite form
and San Mateo County has secured
the location of the first studio to be
constructed by the Golden (iate Cin-
ema Studios Corp., a $1,000,000 com-
pany organized here.
Aimouncement of the corporation's
decision to build its initial unit, cost-
ing $300,000, in San Mateo was made
following a meeting in the Hewes
l)uilding offices of the company, at-
tended by Mayor W. H. Pearson of
Burlingame, Mayor Thomas A.
Brady of San Mateo and a number
of bankers and business men of the
peninsula.
A tract of land, comprising 105
acres in San Mateo at Pennsylvania
Ave. and D St.. near the Southern
Pacific railroad, was accepted as the
site.
Thirty-seven acres arc to be util-
ized, according to present plans, for
the erection of the nucleus of the
plant. The remaining 74 acres will
l)e retained for the expansion of the
company's studio facilities.
Judgments Filed
The following judgments have been
filed :
E. C. Parsons against the Bloxbe
iMlm Corp. for $615.20.
H. E. Knight against Sterling Fea-
ture Pictures, Inc., and John Ed-
wards for $522.80.
M. Schlesinger against Thomas
E. Letendre for $116.70.
Harry M. and Abe Warner have
filed an answer in the Supreme Court
to the suit of Helen Holmes to re-
cover on note for $5,000 on which
^2,000 is due and which they refuse
to pay.
They allege that on Oct. 16 last she
made a contract with them to appear
as star in a serial film and agreed to
give her exclusive services and to
pose when called on.
They were to pay her $10,000 at
the rate of $500 a week and say she
understood that her failure to give
her services as agreed would result
in irreparable injury to them. They
say they spent $35,000 exploiting and
advertising the serial, but that she
failed to appear at reasonable times
to post, and on Feb. 8 last refused
to go to the studio for four days,
keeping the cast and director waiting,
although she was able to appear.
They allege that on April 1, when
the picture was about to be com-
pleted, she refused to continue unless
they made the $5,000 note in her fa-
vor, and they did so to prevent their
expenditure from being a total loss.
For this reason they say the note
was without consideration.
Thurston Incorporates
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany — Howard Thurston Pic-
tures have been formed here with a
capitalization of $5,000. The incor-
Ijorators are Howard Thurston, H.
Benedict and G. Kesser, 535 W. 135th
St., New York City.
Seitz Completes Serial
George B. Seitz has completed the
serial "Velvet Fingers," and has
commenced production of "Rogues
and Romances," in which Pathe will
star him with June Caprice.
On July 6th he will sail with a
company for Spain.
Thurston, the magician, stated re-
cently that he intended making a pic-
ture during the summer months. The
above company probably covers the
production of that film.
Another for National Pictures
"Out of the Snows," formerly an-
nounced as a Selznick production, will
be issued as a National Picture Thea-
ters, Inc., production.
Ser.al Released in California
With the acquittal of Jack Demp-
sey from slacker charges, Pathe is
now releasing "Daredevil Jack,"
Dempsey's serial, in California, where
it was withheld pending decision.
New State Righter
Amalgamated h'ilm Co. is the new-
est state righter in the field. Tempo-
rary offices have been opened in the
Godfrey Bldg. Milton J. Schwartz
is president of the company which
will handle foreign business in addi-
tion to state right propositions.
Tl;e first of Hy Mayer's Capitol
Travelaughs will appear in Pathe Re-
view No. 67, to be issued on Sept. 5.
HUDSON RIVER NIGHT LINES
A jury before City Court Justice
Finelite returned a verdict for Dave
Blank in a suit brought against him
by Albert Strauss for $2,000 on the
ground that Strauss was to be paid
this sum for introducing him to Mor-
ris Klopack and Max Pinsky and in-
ducing them to become associated
with him in the Evergreen Theater
in Brooklyn. Blank denied that he
made such an agreement.
Charles T. Dzaey will write the
subtitles for "The Fighting Ken-
tuckians," the first production to be
made by Sterling Feature Pictures,
Inc.
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Tuesday, June 22, 1920
DO YOU REMEMBER
No. 9
"THE ROSE OF THE
SOUTH"
with Peggy Hyland
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
"Partners of the Night"
"Milestones" ^~^"
For Goldwyn
Three Theaters Change Hands
William J. Smith has completed
he transfer of three theaters to new
)wners.
The Victory. 3rd Ave. and 107th
5t., was bought by the B. and H.
^.musement Co. from Samuel Ber-
;offen; the Arch, 3rd Ave. and 28th
;t., by B. Harloff from M. Kleiner-
nan and the Joyce by Harry J. Dor-
ey from Joseph Zellner.
The third Olive Tell picture for
an Pictures, Inc., has been com-
leted.
Question No. I
HOW MANY
THEATERS
IN THE
United States
Answer
Wid^s 1920
Year Book
Will Tell
News Reel Important
Says Hugo Riesenfeld — Interesting
Ideas on Program Building
Hugo Riesenfeld, managing direc-
tor of the Criterion, Rialto and Ri-
voli, thinks the value of the news
reel is becoming increasingly impor-
tant.
"The news reel," said Dr. Riesen-
feld, "is becoming a more and more
important part of our program. As
the motion picture develops, we find
new possibilities not only for the
camera, but for everything connected
with films, so that we can delve deep-
er and deeper into life for the screen.
"Of the news part of the news reel
enough has been said of late. Gen-
erally, the titles are fair and accurate.
Now and then there is an editorial
utterance or a sneer that we feel
obliged to eliminate, but that is to
be expected. Pressure from the ex-
hibitors alone will keep the screen
clean, because the exhibitor is the
representative of the public in deal-
ing with the producer.
"The most interesting phase of the
news reel to me at present is the
magazine feature part. A newspa-
per does not live by news alone; its
great circulation depends on other
things: sports, women's page, edito-
rials, and so on. Editorials we do not
want as yet, but the magazine, car-
toons and women's features are es-
sentials. Of these we cannot get
enough in the open market, so we are
having them produced especially for
the Criterion, Rivoli and Rialto thea-
ters.
"We have engaged Marcus, the fa-
tuous cartoonist of the New York
Times, to draw a weekly cartoon for
us; we have made arrangements with
Julian Ollendorff to prepare a series
of folk-dances in colors for us, and
we are reaching out for more and
more short features to make our
screen newspaper worth while.
"Of course, the feature picture is
the big thing in the motion picture
theater, but there is room for an in-
fuiite variety of interesting and edu-
cational matter."
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F. P. Expedition Back
The special expedition sent "mo-
tion picture hunting" to the South
Sea Islands by the Famous Players
has returned with a batch of mate-
rial, the first installment of which
will be shown in the Paramount
.Magazine under the title, "Beneath
the Southern Cross."
A sketch from one of the new Animated Cartoon Comedies "The Gumps"
now appearing on the screens of the leading theaters throughout the
country. — Advt.
Latest Jans Sales
Jans Pictures, Inc., have sold "A
Woman's Business" for Ohio and
Kentucky to Masterpiece Pictures,
Cleveland, and for Texas, Oklahoma
and Arkansas to Special Film Co.,
Dallas.
Wells Hawks Honored
Wells Hawks, commander of the
S. Rankin Drew Post, American Le-
gion, to which a number of film and
theatrical men belong, was tendered a
smoker last night at Keen's Chop
House.
Shipmans Plan Reunion
For the first time since the war
the Shipman brothers will meet at
the home of Ernest Shipman for a
famih' reunion. The occasion will
be the arrival in America of Mr. and
Mrs. Frederic Shipman, who have
ust completed a four years' tour of
the Far East.
Joseph Shipman of Los Angeles
will be there.
The Rev. Dr. Shipman will absent
liimself temporarily from his church
in Pasadena to officiate at the reun-
ion, Edna Shipman will be queen of
the occasion.
H. B. Warner is to make his debut
as a Pathe star on August 1st in
"One Hour Before Dawn."
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Bowes, Theater Head
Will Head New Division of Goldwyn
— 40 Houses by December, Says
Gudger
Edward Bowes, vice-president and
managing director of the Capitol
theater and now a member of the
board of directors of Goldwyn by
virtue of the latter's recent deal with
the Capitol will head what is to be
called the theater division of the
Goldwyn Pictures Corp. This much
was confirmed yesterday by Francis
A. Gudger, a vice-president of Gold-
wyn in answer to an inquiry along
these lines.
Mr. Gudger said that the appoint-
ment was made when Goldwyn an-
nounced its interest in the Capitol
although no public announcement
was made of the fact.
When asked how many theaters
Goldwyn either owned or was inter-
ested in, Mr. Gudger said that off
hand he would place the number at
25. Of these, he said the Ascher
Bros.' string plays an important
part, ahhough the total number does
not represent a concentrated group
in any one section of the country but
is scattered from Los Angeles to
New York.
In various circles it was reported
that Goldwyn had lined up 40 thea-
ters in its chain but yesterday Mr.
Gudger said that was a figure that
included future operations. He did
say that by the end of the year the
chain is expected to total that num-
ber.
Mr. Gudger hinted at some very
elaborate production plans which his
company has under way.
"I am not going to tell you what
they are," said he, "but you just
watch. We are going to deliver the^
goods." y^
Nathan Lands A. P. for New York
Marx S. Nathan, until now New
York manager for W. W. Hodkinson
has been appointed manager of the
local exchange for Associated Pro-
ducers, Inc.
Harry Knapp in Los Angeles
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Harry L. Knapp,
chairman of the State Board of
Censors in Pennsylvania is in Los
Angeles.
Knapp is understood to be here
regarding the censor situation in
Pennsylvania and will talk things
over with producers here.
Blache Here
Herbert Blache, Metro director is
in town from California.
She listened to the lying promise of the hunter of women and whispered
the "yes" that wrecked her life. — Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?" a
First National attraction. — Advt.
Hart Starts Actions
Brings Suit Against Thomas H.
Ince for Accounting of Profits
— Files New Order
> (By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los .A.ngeles — The action of Wil-
liam S. Hart against Thomas H. Ince
has finally come to trial whereby
Hart is seeking to recover $100,832,
(Continued on Page 4)
Oscar Jacobs Prod. Formed
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los -Angeles — Oscar Jacobs,
brother-in-law of Abe and Julius
Stern has formed a company known
as the Oscar Jacobs Prod. Co.
He will make a series of pictures
with Joe Moore and Eileen Sedg-
wick.
Worthington Leaves Gibraltar
(Hv vvne to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— William Worthing-
ton who recently left the Haworth
Pictures Corp. to become director-in-
chief of Gibraltar pictures has re-
signed from the latter company.
No Tax Reduction
Until July, 1921 At Least, Republi-
can House Leader Says
In Special Report
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Washington — Federal taxes will
not be reduced until July 1, 1921 at
li ast, according to a statement
entered yesterday into the Congres-
sional Record by Representative
N'ondell of W'yoming who is the
Republican leader of the House of
Representatives.
Mr. ^londell's statement says that
when Congress again meets in De-
cember the way will be seen clear
for a reduction of taxes but no where
does he mention when the taxes are
lilcely to be removed or made less
burdensome. He is quite sure, how-
ever, that the reduction cannot be
before the beginning of the fiscal
year, July 1. 1921.
In one portion of Mr. Moiulell's
statement, he says that he holds no
hc'pe for a return to a pre-war basis.
Embargo On
In Germany Again, According to
Cable Received by Export and
Import Film Co.
The embargo against foreign films
has again been clamped on in Ger-
many, according to a cable received
yesterday by L. Auerbach, of the
Export and Import Film Co., Inc.
Late last w^eek Mr. Auerbach
learned from the German trade pa-
pers that the government had decid-
ed to allow 15 per cent of the coun-
try's gross film needs to be imported
from outside centers, this to be ef-
fective October 1.
The cable received yesterday, how-
ever, although a brief one. merely
stated that that old condition was
again in force and that the film situa-
tion in Germany was very much up-
set.
Changes at International
It was reported yesterday that as
a result of a shake-up at Internation-
al Film a number of people had been
let out.
Henry M. Hobart, general man-
ager of International when asked
about the report said that there had
been some changes made as a result
of moving from the Godfrey Bldg. to
tlie studio at 129th St. and 2nd -A.ve.
He admitted that Theodore C. Dei-
rich was no longer director of pub-
licity but refused to mention any
other names.
Arthur Brillant. of the publicity de-
partment is another, however.
Dinner To-Night to Knoles
The Friars will tender a dinner
to Harley Knoles tonight at the
monastery on 48th St.
Knoles sails for England on Fri-
day to assume his duties as director-
general for the Alliance Film Corp.
Ltd.
Seelye in New Deal
It was reported yesterday around
town that C. R. Seelye. who recently
resigned as general manager of Na-
tional Picture Theaters. Inc., the
Selznick exhibitor movement would
shortly announce the taking over of
the management of a large distribut-
ing company of which he would act
as vice-president and general man-
ager.
Seelye who lives at the Hotel Pat-
terson when in New York could not
he reached yesterday. At the hotel
it was stated that he was "some
place out West" but the manage-
ment didn't know where he could be
reached.
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folks."
Howling like a thousand devils, the tropic typhonn rocked the ship from
stem to stern. — "Under Crimson Skies," a Universal — Jewel Super-
production starring Elmo Lincoln. — Advt
N. A. M. P. I. After New Members
A meeting of the general division
of the National Association was held
yesterday at noon to get plans defi-
nitely under way fcir an increased
membership in that division of the as-
sociation.
Tom Wiley was elected chairman
suceeding John C. Flinn of Famous
Players, George Blaisdell of the
Aloving Picture World was elected
vice-chairman, and Julian Solomon,
Jr. secretary.
Chairman Wiley will shortly an-
nounce the personnel of the various
committees who will endeavor to line
up new members.
Lule Warrenton, who appears in
"The Sin That Was His," with Wil-
liam Faversham, has left for the
coast.
Stanley Signed By Lasky
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Forrest Stanley has
been placed under contract by
Famous Players.
It is understood that Stanley will
act as leading man in the new De
Mille production replacing Thomas
Meighan and Elliott Dexter
Incidentally De Mille has two
stories waiting for production, one is
by Jeanie Mac Pherson and the other
by Hector Turnbull.
Shellabarger Replaces Seadler
Frank L. Shellabarger who used
to know Arthur S. Kane in the old
days back in Kansas will take over
Silas F. Seadler's publicity duties at
the Kane offices while Seadler is
away in the Adirondacks for his
health. He will be away for about
two months.
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4 Theaters Building]
Minneapolis — Ruben and Finkel
stein, holders of the First National
franchise in this territory, now have
four large theaters under construc-
tion. These are the New Capitol, St.
Paul, and the New Capitol, Blue
Mouse and Nicollet in Minneapolis.
These additions bring their theater
holdings in the Twin Cities past the
30 mark.
They have taken over the entire
fourth floor of the Loeb .Arcade, one
of the most centrally located and
prominent office buildings here.
The new offices will provide quar-
ters for the executives, a large devel-
oping room, projection room, ac-
counting department and a section
for the press department.
One end of the floor will contain
quarters for the northwestern branch
of the Educational Films Corp., of
which M. S. Finkelstein, I. H. Ru-
ben, Theodore L. Hays of the firm,
and J. F. Cubberley, manager of the
Minneapolis First National Ex-
change, are officers. At the other
end of the building are the offices
occupied by First National. Moving
to the new offices will begin in the
next few days.
Uncertain labor conditions have]
been responsible for delays in christ-
ening the New Capitol in St. Paul
However, present indications show
that its doors will be thrown open in
September. This theater, which will
cost approximately $2,000,000, will
seat 2.500. The Minneapolis New
Capitol will probably be opened late
this year.
Work on the other two Minneapo-
lis theaters is progressing. The Blue
Mouse, in the heart of the loop dis-
trict, is rapidly nearing completion.
The new building enterprises will
give the firm a seating capacity of
more than 7,000 for the Twin Cities.
School boards and regents of uni-
versities and colleges in Minnesota,
North and South Dakota, Iowa and
Wisconsin are being lined up to show
the films as part of their curricula by
Ruben and Finkelstein in connection
with Educational's product in the
Northwest.
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BRUSSELS. BELGUIM — Honor the
Heroes of Belgium. The entire city puts on
gala attire to commemorate the noble deeds
of the nation's soldiers.
IN THE LIMELIGHT — Little arithmetic-
wizard establishes record. — Thirteen year old
Esther Kaplan adds nine big sums with light-
ning speed.
SEATTLE, WASH — 45,000 youngsters
made happy as Seattle Elks play hosts at big
picnic. — Mayor Caldwell administers the
Flag Pledge.
ITHACA, N. Y. — Syracuse wins big inter-
collegiate regatta. Oarsmen of four colleges
vie for the lead in a spirited race on Lake
Cayuga.
LONDON, ENGLAND — King George re-
views parade in his honor — Britain's troops
express nation's greeting in celebration of
King's birthday.
ROME, ITALY — Pope canonizes Joan of
Arc. — Thousands from all parts of the world
flock to St. Peter's Cathedral to witness cer-
emony making French heroine a saint.
SAN DIEGO, CAL. — Launch largest con-
crete ship ever built. The big oil-tanker
"Cuyamaca" is further proof of the practica-
bility of concrete ships tor commercial pur-
poses.
SANDY HOOK, N. J.— Two "Shamrocks"
in first trial race — Sir Thomas Lipton's cup
challenger Shamrock IV. defeats the 23-
meter Shamrock.
NEW YORK CITY — New York opens sea-
plane port on Hudson River, as the big
metropolis strives to become chief base for
aerial commerce.
At Broadway Theaters
Rivoli
The Rivoli has an all-comedy hill tliis
week, practically every number from ovit-
ture to organ solo being in light vein. The
overture is Keler Bela's "Hungarian Com-
edy," A Robertson-Cole scenic, "The Lone
Trapper," hits the most serious spot of the
proRrani, but contains a number of laughs
ill the .subtitles. A stirring duet from Bizet's
"The I'earltishers" is rendered by Martin
Brefel and Edoardo Albano. The Rivoli
pictorial besides oflfcring the usual news
pictures, including poses of Harding and
Coolidge, contains a big laugh in the cur-
rent Mutt and Jeff comedy, "Three Raisins
and a Cake of Yeast," This goes very big.
To the tunes of "Humoresque" and "Dar-
danella," Mme. Lubovska, assisted by Thalia
Zonau, renders an orig'inal dancing bit
entitled, "A Soldier's Romance." Mme.
Lubovska is still appearing at the Criterion,
this performance being in addition to her
work at the long run house. The scene is
full of color both as to setting and action,
"Sick Abed" with Wallace Reid registered
e.xcel!ently with the Sunday night crowd.
Following the Rivoli orehestr-a renders an-
other novelty number, "Musicians' Strike,"
which also went over in tine shape. In the
middle of the piece various players lay down
their instruments and make their exits, until
at the end there is no one left but the drum-
mer and finally he, too, walks off. The
members of the orchestra enjoyed this im-
mensely and so did the audience.
Conductor Frederick Stahlberg proved
himself a tine actor in registering amaze-
ment and protest at his musicians' departure.
"Footprints," a Vitagraph comedy, featur-
ing Joe Rock, scored with its acrobatics and
trick photographic work and "Scottish Fan-
tasy" on the organ concluded.
Rialto
A varied program of nine numbers evenly
balanced by screen, musical and novelty bits
is being offered to the public at the Rialto
this week. Iminediately following the over-
ture "Phedre," the Scientific Film Corp.
present microscopic pictures in colors show-
ing the process of blood circulation. While
very instructive and a fine example of the
possibilities of motion picture photography,
this sort of thing is hardly suited to thea-
ter audiences.
The Ampico reproducing piano plays Ru-
binstein's First Movement Concerto in I)
Minor. Then comes William S. Hart in
"Sand." The Monday matinee audience ap-
peared quite pleased with it. Alma Doria,
soprano, sings aria of Elisabeth from "Tann-
hauser," The Rialto Magazine containing
such current topics as Dempsey's acquittal
on the slacker charge and various other pres-
ent day happenings brought forth an un-
usual demonstration for Broadway. Hisses
and applause fought for first place. Miss
Oesha was seen in a bubble dance, Al St.
John in a comedy, "The Aero-Xut," and
Pilgrim's Song on the organ concluded.
Strand
From the looks of the house the first
three days of the week it would seem that
the Strand was about to hang up a new rec-
ord. There's a double feature bill on with
Mack .Sennett's "Married Life" headlining
and Tom Moore in "The Great Accident"
running for second honors. The Sennett
feature has been hevaily advertised and thj
bo.K otilice pow'er of his name combined wi'
that of Ben Turpin (whose pictures in
adorn the sidewalk frames) are obvious to
anyone with half an eye.
At seven-fifteen Sunday night, an hour
when the crowds are usually drifting leis-
urely in, the house was jammed and the
lobby roped off to hold the incoming crowds.
The bill in order is, "Fantasie Hongroise"
the overture, the Topical Review, "The Great
Accident," a vocal number. "Then You'll
Remember Me," rendered by Redfcrne Hol-
linshead, "Married Life" and "Polonaise
Militaire" the organ solo.
Broadway
William Collier in "The Servant Ques-
tion," Charles Chaplin in a revival of "The
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great degree of showmanship displayed i
the way of staging the various pictures an
numbers, the management having relied o
the drawing power of the hcadliners to <\
the trick. The overture is "Glorianna.
The Topical Review and Topics of the Da
follow and then comes the Chaplin picture.
The rcvuc, beaded by Bert Earle, show,
a number of girls playing different music;
instruments. It's an act slightly differei
from that seen on' the usual vaudeville tim
and registers nicely. "The Servant Que:
tion" follows and the organ solo concludes.
Capitol
S. L. Rothapfel's third program at th
Capitol again displays his unique ability o
combining pictures with appropriate music
The prelude to the feature, "Passers By,'
which utilized the Capitol ensemble in a Lon
don log scene, and the rendering of Ha
waiian airs after and during the rendition o
some Prizma pictures showing scenes o
Hawaii, give notable evidence of this. Th
bill as a whole is very well balanced and th
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Hart Starts Actions
(Continued from Page 1)
inch he claims to be due him un-
' r a contract he entered into with
ace in 1917.
Hart claims that he was to receive
l.nOO, a one-third interest in a spe-
ial company formed to exploit the
[art pictures, and $50,000 clear of
ny Government taxes that might
ave developed.
The Ince defense claims that at the
me the contract with Hart was
rawn up the former objected to
[art's securing $50,000 irrespective
f any income or government taxes
nd that the contract was closed in
jne, 1017, and the Great Western
rod., Inc., formed. Ince says the
infract gave Hart $1,000 weekly as
dary and $4,000 weekly on account
guaranteed dividends and bonuses.
Hart, however, alleges that he was
so entitled to one-half of the profits
f the corporation, which he says
ere $201,664 for the' quarter ending
ictober, 1919. It is for $100,832, or
lie-half of this amount that Hart
i,es.
Ince says the profits for the quar-
r mentioned did not exceed $131,-
4. The Great Western sold the
ctures made by Hart to Artcraft
ictures Corp.
Hart originally brought suit
'gainst Ince in February for an ac-
)unting of the profits.
He has now filed a second suit in
hich he asks for $165,109.19 on the
ounds practically identical with
lose outlined in the first suit.
Second Compson Film Started
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Betty Compson,
started her second independent pro-
duction on Monday.
Dick Rossen and Doris Pawn are
principals in the cast. Arthur Ros-
sen will direct.
Carpentier Returns in October
Georges Carpentier sails for
France in July and returns to this
country in October.
He will make his pictures for Rob-
erston-Cole in this country. The lat-
ter have him under contract for three
years.
Sheeley, "U" Art Director
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — E. E. Sheeley, has
been appointed supervisory art di-
rector at Universal Citj'.
Lee Lawson has been appointed
technical director at Universal.
Hope Loring Resigns
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Hope Loring head of
the several and short serial depart-
ments at Universal City has resigned.
She will free lance.
Your Box Office Problem
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Will Solve It
Watch for Him
The local LTniversal offices could
not confirm the above yesterday.
Emerson Sails To-day
John Emerson and his wife, Anita
Loss sail for Europe today on the La
France.
While Emerson's trip is on Actor's
Equity business, Miss Loos will make
study of picture conditions abroad.
James Creelman goes with the Emer-
sons.
Robert Gordon has finished a sec-
ond picture with Alice Joyce for Vi-
tagraph.
At Broadway Theaters
(Continued from Page 3)
feature wins audible appreciation at each
showing.
The bill opens with Wagner's "Thann-
hauser" as overture and immediately follow-
ing comes Paderewski's "Minuet." with bal-
let and ensemble. The Hawaiian numbers
follow and then come the news pictures ac-
companied by spirited selections by the or-
chestra. Subsequent to the feature the ballet
and ensemble makes its second appearance in
Victor Herbert's "March of the Toys."
This number registered excellently with its
novelty. "Solid Concrete," a Larry Semon
comedy, got over in particularly fine shape
and selections on the organ conclude.
Standing Sues L .A .Railway
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Los Angeles — Herbert Standing
who was struck by a street car on
May 2 has instituted suit against the
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JNew Nat'l Circuit
Being Organized With United Pic-
tures Theaters as Foundation —
Lee Ochs Interested
A new exhibitor movement, based
on the First National plan, is now in
process of formation. Already incor-
poration papers have been filed in the
state of Delaware for the organiza-
tion which is to be called the Inter-
national Exhibitors' Circuit, Inc. It
is a $200,000 corporation.
The circuit plans to take over the
assets of United Picture Theaters of
America, Inc., and the United Pic-
ture Productions Corp., which are
now alleged bankrupts. Offices have
been opened in part of the quarters
now occupied by United Picture The-
aters in the Mecca Building.
The plan of operation provides for
the immediate resumption of produc-
tion by the United Picture Prod.
(Continued on Page 2)
A. P. in Godfrey Building
Associated Producers, Inc., have
closed a five year lease for the fifth
floor of the Godfrey Bldg., 49th St.
and 7th Ave.
The executive quarters and the
New York exchange will be located
there. Before moving to that floor,
however. Associated Producers will
move into the Godfrey Bldg. and will
be temporarily located on another
floor.
/ Goldwyn in 729 7th Ave. \.
f Goldwyn has leased the 12th floor
of the Godfrey Bldg., 729 7th Ave.,
in which its New York exchange wi
be housed. The exchange is now
at 509 Sth Ave.
Export and Import Film Co., Inc.,
is one of the firms now on that floor
of the Godfrey Bldg. It is not
Metro Exchange to Move
Another change in the Godfrey
Bldg. is the leasing of the 16th floor,
formerly occupied by International
Film, by Metro for its New York
exchange.
Franklin J. Orr, who has been act-
mg as assistant exchange manager
for some time past, is now New York
exchange manager, succeeding Wil-
liam Connors, who is now assistant
general sales manager.
After Theaters
$5,000,000 Company Announces Plans
in Atlanta — Arthur Lucas,
Named President
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Atlanta — .\nnouncemcnt is made
here that the organization of the
American Theaters Corp. capitalized
at $5,000,000, has been completed
and officers elected, and that its plans
for the operation of motion picture
theaters in the principal cities of the
south have been formulated.
.^rthur Lucas, of this city, who is
districf-nrenstgrr for Goldwyn in the
South, is president of the corpora-
tion. Shepard Bryan, also of At-
lanta, is secretary and treasurer. The
directors are James Hamilton Lewis,
former United States Senator, of
Chicago; W. E. Kay, of Jackson-
ville; W. G. Neal, Richmond; F. L.
WoodrufT, Arthur Lucas and Shepard
Bryan, Atlanta; John Evans, Sa-
vannah; A. O. Blalock, Atlanta;
Marion Lucas, Savannah.
Blalock was elected a director to
succeed the late W. W. Osborn,
lawyer and banker of Savannah, who
died a few days ago.
(Continued on Page 4)
She struggled desperately in his grasp, but her strength was fast leaving
1 1 tj _„ Toi.v,-./^r,a \n "Voc or Nn?" a First National attraction.
her when — Norma Talmadge in
— Advt
Yes or No?" a First National attraction.
ii ^ew House for L. A.
Reported Goldwyn Will Erect Thea-
ter in Coast City
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Real estate circles
— _, „. -. .„ ---j.4ire interested in the arrival of Sam-
known where that firm will move, y' uel Goldwyn.
It has been rumored for some time
that Goldwyn intends erecting in
this city a theater that will rival any-
thing else on the coast. At the pres-
ent time this company has a lease
on the California. There is consid-
erable anticipation that on this visit
something may be announced by the
president concerning the company's
-ilans in this respect.
"Lab" Owners to Meet Tomorrow
The laboratory owners in Greater
New York will hold a meeting in the
National Association rooms tomor-
row morning at 11 o'clock to discuss
the laboratory situation.
It is stated that representatives of
the union will not be present.
A vice-president of Goldwyn stated
yesterday that there was absolutely
nothing to the Los Angeles report.
"We have two theaters now," he
said. "The California is ours and "e.xt season,
we also have an interest — a slight in-
terest— in Miller's theater there."
Levey Resigns
Quits as Head of Universal Indus-
trial Dept — No Successor as Yet
Film circles will be surprised to
Jearn that Harry Levey, manager of
the industrial and educational depart-
ment at Universal yesterday resigned.
Levey has been with Universal
jiractically since the inception of the
industrial department. No successor
has as yet been named in his place.
L^niversal last night announced
that Levey's resignation would mean
no change of policy or operation of
the industrial department.
Metro Outlines New Year
Metro yesterday issued a lengthy
statement covering its plans for the
Block Back
Ralph Block of Goldwyn has xg
turned from abroad.
Fift3' productions will be released
during the year, and of this number
26 have already been listed for re-
lease as outlined in WID'S D.A.ILY
last week.
Sixth Star For Universal
Universal may make for its sixth
star Gertrude Olmsted, who won the
beauty contest conducted by the Chi-
cago Kllks and the Chicago Herald-
Examiner.
If Miss Olmsted meets all film
tests, she will be starred, thus round-
ing out Universal's sixth group of
eight pictures from each of its pres-
ent stars. Four speciajs will be
added to the total of 48 thus giving a
release every week for 1919-1920.
Atwell Leaves Capitol
Ben H. .\twell, director of pub-
licity for the Capitol since that thea-
ter's inception has resigned to be-
come eastern representative for the
Chicago Opera Association.
.\twell leaves the Capitol on Sat-
urday and will go to Europe for a
rest.
Bessie Mack, who has been acting
as -Atwell's assistant until now will
take over his duties, for the time
being, at least.
The Niblos Coming East
(By wire to WIDS DAILY)
Los Angeles — Enid Bennett and
her husband. Fred Xiblo left for New
York Tuesday morning where they
will make arrangements for their own
producing companies.
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De Havens Begin "Twin Beds"
Los Angeles.^ — Mr. and Mrs. Carter
,De Haven will begin production
shortly on "Twin Beds." Arthur
Kane will handle this production for
release through First National.
Cold,
Co-
Sir:—
The Los Angeles Examiner
says:
"As the title suggests, 'Going
Some' is a speedy comedy full
/ of exciting thrills and Rex
Beach displays in his latest
Goldwyn production that he is
' master of other locales than the
frozen North which is invaria-
bly associated with his name."
New Nat* 1 Circuit
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Corp. in Los Angeles, which is to
supply International with as many
pictures per month or per year as
the exhibitor board of directors may
desire.
For purposes of operation Interna-
tional has divided the United States
and Canada into four sections which
are as follows:
Eastern — Including the following
exchange centers, Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburg,
Newark and all of Canada east of
Fort Williams.
.Southern — Atlanta, New Oi-leans
and Dallas.
Central — Cleveland, Cincinnati, De-
troit, Indianapolis, Louisville, Chi-
cago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Om-
aha, St. Louis and Des Moines.
Pacific — Denver, Seattle, San Fran-
cisco, Los Angeles and all of Canada
west of Fort Williams.
Pending the election of a perma-
ment board of directors and officers
of the organization, International has
elected temporary officers who are
acting without any pay and who have
agreed, it is said, to resign their of-
fices when the permanent officials
are elected. The final elections will
be held at a meeting which will be
held from three to six weeks hence,
either in New York or Chicago. It
\was impossible to ascertain yesterday
who these individuals are.
The board of directors will be com-
posed of seven members and other
officers will include a president, vice-
president, secretary and treasurer.
The four divisions into which the
country is divided will elect mem-
bers to comprise the board of direct-
ors with the eastern section supply-
ing two, the central two, the Pacific
two and the south one.
These directors will be empowered
to act for the entire group of fran-
chise holders in their respective dis-
tricts and the various directors are
to be governed by the body of fran-
chise holders they represent.
International, it can be safely said,
in reality plans to absorb the old
United parent organizations, al-
though the personnel of the fran-
chise holders will in no sense be
identical with that of United Picture
Theaters.
In some sections of the country,
according to Milton M. Goldsmith,
who is prominently identified with
International, groups of old United
franchise holders have banded to-
gether in order to secure the new
International franchise while in New
Orleans, for example, said Gold-
smith, Pearce Films, who handled the
old United product, have secured the
new International franchise for that
territory.
International embodies the original
Second National Exhibitors' Circuit
idea, which, it will be recalled, Lee
A. Ochs launched. Since the latter
is vice-president of the U. P. Prod,
oompanv, it is expected that he will
have considerable to say in Interna-
tional and in view of the fact that
he has allied Bryant Washburn and
another star not yet announced, it
\vill not be at all surprising if the
Washlnirn productions will be re-
leased through International.
_ Mr. Goldsmith stated yesterday
that SO per cent, of the territory had
alread been sold.
United Picture Prod. Corp. has on
its shelves eight pictures not yet re-
leased. These are Florence Reed in
"The Paternal Mother," two Jane and
Katherine Lee two-reel productions,
Marguerite Marsh in "Face to Face"
and four more, the names of which
could not be ascertained yesterday.
Goldsmith stated yesterday that he
expected to experience no trouble in
bringing around the various credit-
ors of the two Lhiited units to the
Dnternational idea. He practically
stated that the creditors had left 'in
liis hands a method of reorganiza-
tion which could take any form he
thought best.
He said that the productions com-
pany will not be liquidated and that
there is a strong possibility of the
theaters company being continued in
very much the same relationship that
Associated First National bears to
First National.
Franchises are to be granted on a
ten-year basis, according to present
plans. The plans also provide for
International to become the owner
of 50,000 shares of common stock of
the LTnited Picture Prod. Corp.,
which is marketed on the New York
Curb.
This stock is to form part of a sell-
ing pool which according to Inter-
national "should realize a large
amount to the circuit and we have
reason to believe that as soon as suf-
ficient contracts have been signed for
the various franchises in the United
States and the United Picture Pro-
ductions Corp will resume producing,
that this stock will again reach a high
price on the New York Curb."
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — International Exhib-
itors Circuit, Inc., has been formed
here by representatives of the Cor-
poration Trust Co.
The company is capitalized at
$200,000.
i
Do you know who is going to
occupy the new offices in the
Empire Theater Building?
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dallas, Tex. — Edward J. O'Don-
nell is here for the purpose of lining
up members for a new exhibitor co-
operative movement.
It is reported here that the new or-
ganization includes some of the
prominent officials of United Picture
Theaters. O'Donnell refused to talk
al)out the new move. He leaves
shortlv for Omaha and St. Louis.
Cutts Here From Salt Lake
William A. Cutts, manager of the
Cinema Theater, Salt Lake City is a
visitor.
F. P. Buys Four Stories
Famous Players have bought for
filming "The Kentuckians," by John
Fox, Jr., and "The Quarry," by John
Morosco, "The Snob," by William
J. Neidig, and "The Laurels and the
Lady," by Leonard Merrick.
Silence is golden, — if it
enables one to hear some-
thing worth knowing. That
the RITCHEY poster al-
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Maine in Films
Community M. P. Bureau the Pro-
ducer With Official Approval
of the Governor
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Boston — The State of Maine is to
be reproduced in motion pictures.
The Community M. P. Bureau, a
Massachusetts organization, with
headquarters in Boston and New
York, is carrying out this enterprise.
A crew of camera men with head-
quarters at the Congress Square Ho-
tel, Portland, are at work. Ashley
Miller is in charge. Philip Davis,
Northeastern director looks after the
New England division.
If Governor Carl E. Milliken's
plans can be carried out, the work
will be finished in time to be shown
at the Portland Celebration. The
state institutions are to be filmed.
Governor Milliken intends to give
the pictures wide distribution, first
through the theaters in Maine and
then generally through the schools,
colleges and industrial plants. After
this the Community M. P. Bureau
■will distribute the films.
Britton Co. Officers Elected
At the first organization meeting
of Sumner Charles Britton, Inc., re-
cently formed for the purpose of
making features, Sumner Charles
Britton was elected president; Geo.
Cochrane, for many years with Uni-
versal ^id a brother of R. H. Coch-
rane, was elected vice-president, and
Norman Whiteside treasurer of Na-
tional Credit Office, was elected sec-
retary and treasurer. These will also
constitute the board of directors.
Executive offices were established
at 354 4th Ave.
New Series Planned by Garson
Information received from Hie
(oast yesterday indicates that Harry
(iarson who has placed Sada Cowan
under contract to write stories for
him plans to make a special series of
pictures from Miss Cowan's stories.
Joseph Schnitzer of Equity Pic-
tures when asked whether he would
handle the new series said yesterda\-
he hadn't heard about it. Garson,
under his arrangement with Equity
can release other pictures elsewhere
so long as the Clara Young series go
through Equity, according to Schnit-
zer.
Equity is now releasing its second
special "Whispering Devils" with
Conway Tearle. The company is
also handling "Keep to the Right" a
feature made by Curtis Pictures
Corp. and directed by John Adolfi.
Talk Over Old Times
Harry H. Buxhaum, New York
exchange manager, John Clarke,
Philadelphia exchange manager, D.
Victor Chamberlain, of the home of-
fice, and Thomas Meighan, who is
now working at the Biograph studio
for Famous Players, all got together
last night and had a merry time talk-
ing over old times.
It wasn't a dry party, either.
Ferret Returns
Leonce Perret has returned from
France accompanied by Mrs. Perret
and a company including Lucy Fox,
Robert Elliott and Ruth Hunter.
"The Empire of Diamonds" is the
name of the picture Perret took
scenes for while abroad. Scenes
were shot in Monte Carlo, London,
Paris, Nice and Havre. Pathe will
distribute it.
What is Youth's Desire?
H. H. VAN LOAN
GEORGE ELWOOD JENKS
Recent Releases
Continuity and Specialo
Tom Mix in
"A Woman of Pleasure"
"The Speed Maniac"
Blanche Sweet Special
"The Virgin of Stamboul"
with
"The Pagan God"
starring H. B. Warner
Priscilla Dean
"Dangerous Waters"
121 West Eulalia Street
Original for Wm. Desmond
Glendale, California
"If it is a Van Loan story it
must be good"
JESSE D. HAMPTON
Productions
Lcew Joins Brandt's Ass'n
Marcus Loew attended the meet-
ing of the Theater Owner's Cham-
ber of Commerce on Tuesday and
then became a member of tliat organ-
ization, as an exhibitor.
This is the body which has con-
sistently opposed the use of Loew's
name on Metro productions.
Albert Capellani has finished "The
Inside of the Cup" for Cosnioiiolitan.
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Your Box Office Problem
Nick Carter
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Watch for Him
i^aul Chalfin, architect and interior
decorator, left yesterday for Cah'-
fornia where he will work with Cecil
li. De Mille.
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What States
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Answer
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Thursday, June 24, 1920
DO YOU REMEMBER
No. 10
"THE ENEMY"
with Charles Kent
PAUL SCARDON
I Directed It
And also
"Partners of the Night" LKf
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
"Suds" at Both Strands
"Suds" Mary Pickford — United
Artists release opens for a simul-
taneous run of one week at the New
York and Brooklyn Strands Sunday.
This is the first Greater New York
engagement.
After Theaters
(Continued from Page 1)
It was announced that the Ameri-
can Theaters Corporation has mapped
out an aggressive plan for the fall. It
will purchase, lease and build theaters
throughout the south. It has taken
over the Odeon and Folly theaters
in Savannah, the Rex in Sumter, S.
C, will build and operate the new
theater to be built in Savannah, and
will take over and operate the new
theater now nearing completion in
Americus. Other theaters in the
larger cities of the south are to be
taken over as rapidly as possible, or
new theaters built. V
rancis A. Gudger, vice-president
of Goldwyn stated very emphatically
yesterday that the above company
was not a Goldwyn ally or subsi-
diary, despite the fact Arthur Lucas
is a Goldwyn district manager. /•
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Bessie Love Due Tomorrow
Bessie Love is due in New York
tomorrow from California. She will
stop at the Biltmore while in town.
McRae Due Today
Henry McRae is expected in town
today from California. McRae, as
noted, will be associated with Ernest
Shipman.
Schwab Leaves for East
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — D. N. Schwab
the D. N. Schwab Prod, starring
David Butler left for New York
Monday.
of
Knoles Tendered Dinner
Harley Knoles was the guest of
honor at a dinner tendered him by
the Friars last night.
Knoles leaves for England to-
jnorrow.
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Goldwyn Gets Bosworth Print
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — J. Parker Read, Jr.,
has delivered to Goldwyn the print of
"Mr. Mc Neir," a Hobart Bosworth
special for which the distributing
company contracted recently. ^
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Fougner Joins Hemmer
G. Selmer Fougner, who was iden-
tified with newspaper publicity for
the Liberty Loans in New York, has
been appointed publicity director for
the Hemmer Superior Productions,
f nc.
Dooley in More Features
i t is understood that Radin Pic-
ures are negotiating for more full
length comedies with Johnny Dolley
as star. His first was "Skinning
Skinners."
Claire Whitney will appear in
"The Passionate Pilgrim" for Cos-
mapolitan. ^..,,.^
Oudin Leaves Selznick
Joseph A. Oudin, has resigned as
consulting art director for Selznick.
He will shortly announce the for-
mation of a new $250,000 producing
company in which he is interested.
Universal Buys Stories
(By wire to WIU'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Universal has pur-
chased "Black Friday" by Frederick
S. Isham. Frank Mayo will be
starred in this.
The same companj' has also se-
cured "West is West" by Eugene
Manlove Rhodes which will be used
for Harry Carey.
Johnston-Dazey Wedding Saturday
Agnes Christine Johnston, author
of a number of Charles Ray succes-
ses will be married to Frank Dazey,
son of Charles T. Dazey, who wrote
"In Old Kentucky" on Saturday, at
Stony Brook, Long Island.
Miss Johnston is now in New York.
Frederick at Lois Weber Studio
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Pauline Frederick,
now under contract to Roberston-
Cole has leased space at the Lois
Weber studio, where her first picture
will be made for her new company'.
Henry Otto will direct and work
will start in a few days.
More F. P. Field Changes
The following additional appoint-
ments in the Department of Distri-
bution, Famous Players, are an-
nounced by Al Lichtman.
Harris P. Wolfberg, formerly
Branch Manager at Cincinnati and
more recently special representative
in charge of District No. 4, head-
quarters Pittsburgh, is appointed dis-
trict manager of District No. 5, head-
quarters Chicago.
Fred C. Crosswell, formerly dis-
trict manager of District No. 5, comes
to the Home Office where he will
act as Special Representative at
Large.
Wolfberg also assumes temporarily
the duties of branch manager at Chi-
cago, recently relinquished by R. C.
Bradford, resigned.
Appointment of a branch manager
at Des Moines to succeed R. C. Li-
Beau, who was recently named as
district manager of District No. 6,
will be made by next week.
A sketch from one of the new Animated Cartoon Comedies "The Gumps,"
now appearing on the screens of the leading theatres throughout the
country. — Advt.
. FURTHER, PARTICULAR/
VICTOR. itPEmei?
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N.Y.C.
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Comedyart work
the U. S. to-day
any other Film
kind. WHY?
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xAUTHORIT^'
VOL. XII No. 85
Friday, June 25, 1920
19 A. P. Exchanges
In New Combine's Distributing Or-
ganization— All Managers But
Three Appointed
Vimouncenient is made by Oscar
A. Price, president, and F. B. War-
ren, general manager of distriljution
of Associated Producers, Inc., of the
managers of the branch office organ-
izations of the new producing and
releasing affiliation of Thomas H.
Ince, Mack .Sennett, Marshall Nei-
lan, Allan Dwan, George Loane
Tucker. Maurice Tourneur and J.
Parker Read, Jr.
.A.ssociated Producers, Inc., will
operate and maintain branches in 19
cities with three managers using the
facilities of closely adjacent larger of-
fices. The names of the managers
and their territories are:
, Atlanta, to be named: Boston, Wil-
liam H. Jenner; Buffalo, to be
named; Chicago, Sidney J. Goldman;
Cleveland, Hubert A. Bandy: Cin-
cinnati, Hubert A. Bandy and aide;
Dallas, John C. Shannon; Denver, H.
O. Bartels; Detroit, Edward A.
Crane; Kansas City, Benjamin
Blotsky; Los Angeles, F. A. Wag-
ner; Minneapolis, to be named; New
Orleans, John C. Shannon and aide;
New York, Marx S. Nathan; New-
( Continued on Page 4)
Crawford Leaves Fox
Merritt Crawford, director of pub-
licity for Fox has resigned. He will
leave Fox as soon as his successor
can be appointed.
Crawford will specialize in pub-
licity for independent concerns.
Kemble Prod. $1,000,000 Unit
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — W. H. Kemble
Prod. Inc., is a new $1,000,000 com-
pany formed here.
W. H. Kemble, head of the new
organization has left for New York
to purchase stories. The company's
plan will be announced shortly.
New Lynch Unit
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The S. A. Lynch En-
terprise Finance Corporation has
been formed here with a capitaliza-
tion of $10,000,000.
The incorporators are N. C. Talley,
Atlanta; and M. A. Bruce and T. L.
Cnteau of Wilmington, Del.
The local offices of the S. A. Lynch
Enterprises in the Brokaw Bldg. pro-
fessed to know nothing about the
new company and suggested com-
municating with the company head-
quarters in Atlanta.
Voices Here. — Advt.
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Price 5 Centt
\
"A beautiful girl like you should have beautiful clothes and good times,"
he whispered. Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?" a First National at-
traction.— Advt.
Levey a Producer
Plans His Own Organization — Will
Have New Distributing System
For His Pictures
Harry Levey who resigned as head
of the industrial and educational de-
partment at Universal Wednesdaj-,
will have his own producing organi-
zation probably to be known as the
Levey Films, Inc.
Levey stated yesterday that !ie
wanted to produce industrials and
distribute them through his owre
system with out any picture affilia-
tion whose sales force had to sell
features and industrials both.
The Estee studio on East 124th
St. has been leased and production
will be started immediately. Tem-
porary offices have been opened in
the Hotel Astor. .-It was stated yes-
terday that almost 150 members of
the industrial organization had gone
out in a body with Levey and that
at the close of a business session
which lasted until 2 o'clock yester-
( Continued on Page 2)
Voices There. — Advt.
Davis May Produce
Former Triangle Vice-President on
Coast — Non-committal on
Subject
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los .Angeles — H. O. Davis, for-
merly vice-president of Triangle and
before that with Universal, may en-
tor the production field again, this
time for the Curtis Publishing Co.
Davis, when asked about the re-
port, said he was here for a vacation
and that his plans were indefinite.
Universal Leases Astor Theater
L^niversal has leased the Astor
theater for four weeks beginning- July
4. "Shipwrecked by Cannibals" will
be shown. This is the film taken by
Ed Laemmle in Africa.
Miss MacPherson Signs Again
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Jeanie MacPherson,
scenario writer for Cecil De Mille,
has signed a five year contract with
Famous Plavers.
\'oices Everywhere. — Advt.
60 from Goldwyn
During New Season — 23 Already
Finished — Stars Going Abroad
To Make Films
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Samuel Goldwyn,
in an interview stated that his organ-
ization would release 60 .productions
for the 1920-1921 season commenc-
ing Sept. 1.
Of this number 23 already have
been finished. Each production will
be sold on its own merit while the
exhibitor may pre-view each produc-
tion before contracting for it. The
fall releases will include such pro-
ductions as "Earthbound," "The Pen-
alty" and "Madame X."
Goldwyn expects to send Tom
Moore and Mabel Normand abroad
in the near future to make pictures
in Europe and it may be that he will
import several European stars. Gold-
wyn's new star will be named short-
ly. That person has already com-
pleted one picture, said Goldwyn, and
is working on the second.
Goldwyn officially denied that his
company would build a new theater
here. He expressed his satisfaction
at the way the California is being
operated.
McRae Here
Henry McRae arrived in town yes-
terday from California.
Frances Edmonte Prod.
Los -Vngeles — Frances Edmonte
Prod, have been formed here with
Frances Edmonte as star. The first
six reeler will be made in San Fran-
cisco. George Larkin and Katherine
Lewis are in the cast.
New State-Right Organization
The D. X. Schwab Productions,
Inc., have opened offices at 117 W.
46th St., where they are state-right-
ing "Fickle Women" starring David
Butler.
J. C. Lewis, formerly with
Famous-Players is director of sales.
He has already closed with Ralph
Clark of the New York First Na-
tional and with F. M. Fabian of the
First National of New Jersey on the
picture.
Metro Engages Young
Los Angeles — Metro has engaged
Waldemar Young, scenario writer, to
do four original scripts yearly.
Ethel Clayton Coming East
Los .Angeles — Ivthel Clayton has
left for New York where she will sail
for London to make two pictures for
Famous Players.
Your Ne.Nt Insert
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise.— Advt.
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DAIUY
Friday, June 25, 1920|
Vol. XII No.85: Fri.June 25.1920 PriceSCenti
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Quotations
Last
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-*Goldwvn 18 18 18
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Levey a Producer
(Continued from Page 1)
day morning. 15 departments of the
new Levey Companj^ had been
organized.
At Universal it was said that 35
resignations had been accepted with
Levey's, that the entire department
did not number 150 and that with the
acceptance of the 35 resignations
some people had been discharged,
llniversal stated that the industrial
department would certainly be con-
tinued and that negotiations were
on for an individual to take Levey's
place.
Less Thefts of Films
The Film Theft Committee of the
N. A. M. P. L reports a decrease in
cases of stolen films in New York
thus far this year.
and
have
New Theater for Seattle
(.Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle — Jaines Q. Clemmer
two other Seattle exhibitors
formed a syndicate and have leased
a site Third Avenue between Pike
and Pine Streets and will build a
$250,000 theater, seating 1000. Con-
struction will be unusual in that bal-
con\' will have only loge seats.
F. P. Signs Ora Carew
Los Angeles — Ora Carew, has
l)een chosen b}- William De Mille as
leading woman for his productions.
The Broadway, beginning Sunday,
will show "Burning Daylight," Metro
release, and Charlie Chaplin in "Car-
men."
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The Los Angeles Times says :
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his latest special 'Going Some,'
at the California this week,
which is superlatively fersh and
vivid and crackingly alive with
fun plus a bit of soft-pedaled
drama — in short, it is his best."
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Clamp Down Fire Law in Seattle
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Seattle — The burning of a film
a public school here last wee
brought forth a severe repriman|
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NOTICE TO FILM SALESMEN
We have not employed a single new salesman to sell Franchises*
We will not do so.
Our regular salesmen on their rounds selling film are explaining the
Franchise Plan to exhibitors whom ve want to have with us. The Circuit
had grown powerful before Franchises were thought of and we are content
to let the Franchise Proposition take care of itself. Business is good.
"You fellows are slow — you ought to wake up," said an exhibitor who
has just joined up with First National. "You ought to put a lot of salesmen
in the field and sell out your Franchises quick." He said he would have
bought a month ago if he had been urged. But the point is — he came in and
joined of his own accord.
The fact is that we're in no wild rush to sell Franchises. We don't
want any theatre owner to join us until he is convinced it will be for his
own good and we are convinced that he is the man we want. It is for our
mutual benefit and we do not want ?ny man to act hastily. We know our
proposition is sound. We are giving exhibitors more than they are giving
us. ^
Our t>anchises are a lot like sugar — the demand is sure to exceed the
supply.
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Trouble in the Air
Reports reaching New York
yesterday from Middle and Far
Western Cities indicate that
there is considerable dissatis-
faction existing over the prog-
ress a certain exhibitor co-
operative movement has made
since its inception. The pres-
sure brought to bear by ex-
hibitor members may shortly
result in radical changes in this
organization.
From the West come reports
of what practically means the
collapse of the sales force in
that section of the country of
one of the largest distributing-
producing companies in the
business.
Foreign Rights Sold
Bech Van Siclen & Co., Inc., has
old "Dollars & Destiny" for Eng-
and to Royal Film Agency; to the
Eclipse of Paris for France, Belgium
nd Switzerland; to South African
'ilins for South Africa; also sold
apan, India, Ceylon and Burmah.
Mats, Electros and Stereos
for the
Motion Picture Trade
I. Rubin & Co.
23 E. 4th St., N. Y.
Phones Spring 8303-8304
The fastest stereotypers in
N. Y. C.
UDSON RJVER NIGHT LINES
Daily Sailings From Pier 31, N. R.
t Desbrosses St.) week days. 6 & 7 P. M
Sundays and Holidays. 6 P. M. & 9 P. M
West 132d St., half hour later
(Davlight saving time).
Due Albany 6 o'clock following morning,
roy 7:15 A. M. Direct rail connections at
Ibany to all points North, East and West.
Express Freight Service. Autos Carried.
UDSON NAVIGATION COMPANY
Phone Canal 9000.
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is a trade, a profession, an art.
It cannot be learned over night.
39 years of active business
have earned for us the right to
use the phrase,
SPEED, SKILL & SAVING.
EGGERS, Inc.
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ark, Jonn G. Rohlfs; Philadelphia,
Edgar Moss; Pittsburgh, J. J. Mill-
.stein; San Francisco, William A.
Crank Seattle, H. O. Lukan; Spo
kane, i3. W. .Copeland; St. Louis, C
D. Hill; Washington, Rudolph Ber
ger.
Of the territories named Spokane,
with its own manager, will give phys-
ical service out of the Seattle office;
Newark out of the New York City
exchange; New Orleans out of
Dallas.
The entire managerial personnel
goes on duty on Monday, July 5, each
manager being in his city several
days ahead of this date. Leases are
being signed for branch office quar-
ters in all cities and the new man-
agers will take possession of them
August 1st to 15th. Aleanwhile they
are establishing temporary quarters
in each city to meet the exhibitors of
the territories.
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$19,030.50 in Contributions
A report made public yesterday by
the M. P. Theater Owners of Amer-
lected in contributions at the recf.nt
Cleveland convention.
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Friday, June 25, 1920
Rothapfel Policy at Calif. Theater \
William 'G. Stewart, stage director \ Oakland, Cal. — Th
at the Capitol left for California
this week to inaugurate the op-
eratic policy used at the Capitol at
the California theater Los Angeles,
ich is owned by Goldwyn. -^
The big producers know
That the books and plays we sell
We own outright.
Big names — advertised values
For vehicles that "catch on"
See us.
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SOCIETY
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Wid's 1920
Year Book
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158-160 West 45th St.
350 square feet. Telephone al-
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possession.
Price, $1600 per annum.
Apply Room 54 on premises,
or phone Bryant 1955.
He's Coming
Nick Carter
Watch Your Box-Office
T. and D. Gives Bargain shows
T. and D., is
now being opened at 11 instead of
noon and for one hour, the rate of
admission is half of that charged for
Jihe usual matinee performance.
R. Ellis Wales
Invites all picture
people of reputation,
broad vision, and am-
bition for independent
production to confer
with him at
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BLACK BUILDING,
LOS ANGELES.
Phone 122-42.
Hours 1 to 4 P. M.
Exclusive N. Y. Affiliations
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What IS Youth's Desire?
There are more prints
Comedyart work
the U. S. to-day
any other Film
kind. WHY?
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Saturday, June 26, 1920
Price 5 Cents
"Lab" Men to Rally
Meeting Scheduled for This After-
noon at Bryant Hall — Owners Met
in Closed Session Yesterday
The Motion Picture Craftsmen,
No. 614 which is affiliated with the
International Alliance of Theatrical
Stage Employees and M. P. Ma-
chine Operators of the United States
and Canada will hold a mass meeting
at Bryant Hall at 2:30 this afternoon.
At the meeting, it is expected there
will be present representatives of the
Local 306 which is the operator's
union.
The Motion Picture Craftsmen is
the organization which has presented
21 demands to the laboratory owners
around Greater New York asking for
increased wages and the adoption of
a "trade seal."
It was impossible to learn yester-
day for what purpose the rally had
been called but it was stated by one
union official who wouldn't permit
his name to be used that fully 1,000
laboratory workers Avere expected to
attend the meeting.
There was a meeting of the labora-
tory owners held in the rooms of the
National Association yesterday morn-
ing. Frederick H. Elliott, secretary
of the National Association said he
couldn't divulge what occurred at the
meeting as it was held in executive
session.
From other sources, however, it
was learned that a conference may
shortly be held between a delegation
of laboratory owners and representa-
tives of the union.
Bessie Love Here
Bessie Love arrived in New York
yesterday from California. Miss
Love, before leaving California finish-
ed "Bonnie May," for A. J. Callag-
han Prod.
She will stay at the Biltmore while
here and says she intends going up to
the Polo grounds in order to see
Babe Ruth in action.
Mix Leaves Fox?
It was reported yesterday that
Tom Mix, now a Fox star will leave
that organization after making three
or four pictures more.
At the local Fox offices, an official
stated he didn't believe the report to
be true and that Mix was under con-
tract for some time to come.
This official admitted that a short
time ago there was difficulty between
Mix and Fox over various conces-
sions that Mix asked but that these
had all been straightened out.
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Norma Talmadge in "Yes or No?" a First National attraction.— Advt.
Coast Airs Troubles Rock Forms Unit
Film Heads Think L. A. is Preju-
diced— Commerce Chamber
Hears Both Sides
(Special to WID'S DAIL\)
Los Angeles — Representatives of
local producers and local mercantile
establishments at a meeting held in
the Chamber of Commerce exchang-
ed ideas on the much discussed atti-
tude of Los Angeles towards film
folks.
The meeting was called by the
Chamber of Commerce. Besides the
producers, there were bankers, mer-
chants, manufacturers and newspa-
permen around the table.
The charges were of two types:
one, that there is an undercurrent of
prejudice in Los Angeles against peo-
ple engaged in the moving picture
business which crops out in "conde-
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Former Vitagraph Comedian Head of
New Producing Company — May
Build Studio
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Joe Rock, former
comedian with Vitagraph has formed
a new company, backed by Santa
.\nna capital. The company will be
known as the Joe Rock Film Co.
Rock himself will be starred in a
series of comedies while other pro-
duction units will include one for one
reelers, one for comedy dramas and
another for a novelty reel on which
Rock is working.
A site is being sought on Santa
Monica Boulevard for a studio.
Albert Grey Arrives
Albert L. Grey general manager of
the D. W. Griffith Service arrived
late yesterday afternoon from Eng-
land aboard the Adriatic which did
not dock until about five thirty.
F. L. Hudson With A. P.
.A-ssociated Producers, Inc., an-
nounced yesterday that Frank L.
IHudson until now manager for Pathe
in Atlanta has been placed in charge
of the .Associated Producers e.K-
change in that city. He starts his
duties July 5.
Women Form League
To Encourage AmericanLzatior
Through Films — Prominent
People Members
The use of motion pictures fo)
Americanization is the purpose /o
the National American Servici
League, the organization of which i:
announced by Mrs. .Albert Henrj
Gleason, its associate director.
The advisory committee consists o
some of the best known women ii
the country, including Mrs. Calvii
Coolidge, wife of the Republican
candidate for the Vice-Presidency
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Mrs. Finle}
Shepard, Mrs. Vincent Astor, Mrs
Douglas Robinson and Mrs. Charle;
S. Whitman.
"We are uniting to enlist the mei
and women of this country in ai
effort to demand real American mo
tion pictures,'' said Mrs. Gleason
"Owners of motion picture theater:
are willing to give the public what i
wants. They would as soon shov
films that depict real .American tra
ditions and ideals as pictures whici
set forth gruesome murders. Th^
motion picture houses can become
great forces for Americanizatioi
which will do much to curb restless
ness and dissatisfaction."
Patriotic films will be shown a
the homes of Mrs. Shepard at Irving
ton and of !Mrs. -Astor at Rhinebecl
during the coming summer.
Rowland Sails To-day
Richard .A. Rowland of Metn
leaves for Europe to-day on th
Corona. He will visit France an<
England and will make the trip ove
with J. Frank Brockliss.
Rowland takes with him a print o
"The Mutiny of the Elsinore," :
Jack London story just completed
Metro officials are very enthusiasti
over this production which they sa;
is one of the best yet to be made b;
their company.
Brunet Sails for France
Paul Brunet, vice-president ant
gene»al manager of Pathe Exchange
Inc.. left for France aboard the L.
France Thursday. He will be gon
for six weeks.
Buys Lesser Film
Associated First National has pur
chased for national distributic
"What Women Love" in which An
nette Kellerman appears.
The production was made by Sc
Lesser who is the First Nationa
franchisi. holder for southern Cali
fornia.
Let SOLOMON do it, he's wise,
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London Representative — W. A. William-
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Paris Representative — Le Film, 144 Rue
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Quotationi
Last
Bid. Asked. Sale.
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do pfd 863^ 86^ 86^4
►Goldwyn 18 18 18
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*Tuesday's quotations.
**Thiirsday's quotations.
Second Film for Schwab Prod.
g D. N. Schwab Prod., which is a
lew entry into the state right field,
las a second film ready for release,
."Sitting on the World." David But-
'ler is also in this.
Sol Lesser has bought rights for
Southern California.
<&old'
lures
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph
says:
'"Out of the Storm' is
one of the most intelli-
gently produced pictures
that we have seen for
some time."
Coast Brevities
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Hollywood.- — Robert Thornby has
completed final scenes on his initial
seven reel production "Half a
Chance" at the Jesse Hampton
Studios.
The filming of "Going Straight." A
Hampton production, starring H. B.
Warner has been started under direc-
tion of Henry King.
Elliot Howe has been eijgaged by
the Jesse Hampton as assistant di-
rector to Henry King. Howe recent-
ly directed four productions with
Frank Keenan and just finished a pic-
ture with Dustin Farnum.
The titles of two early Universal
releases have been changed. Harry
Carey's feature "Fightin' Job," has
been changed to "Blue Streak Mc-
Coy," and Edith Roberts' produc-
tion, "Marama," will be released
under title of "The Adorable Sav-
age."
Charles Fortuna has been engaged
by Eddie Polo to play the part of the
buffoon in his Universal serial "Cir-
cus Life."
Helen Jerome Eddy has been se-
lected for a role in Sessue Haya-
waka's "The First Borm"
Jean Calhoun has been signed by
Allen Holubar for an important role
in Dorothy Phillips' first independent
starring vehicle.
Jean Corey has severed his con-
nection with the Christie Film Co.,
and is now playing in "The Great
Lover," at Goldwyn's.
Sarah Y. Mason, Metro scenario
department, has started work on the
script for "The Five Dollar Baby,"
which will be the first Irvin S. Cobb
story to be filmed.
Betty Ross Clark has been named
by Fatty Arbuckle as leading woman
in "The Travelling Salesman."
R. S. Sanford has been chosen as
the new assistant to Ernest C.
Warde, who is now directing "The
Devil to Pay," a Robert Brunton
production.
Capt. Bogart Rogers, is now con-
nected with Hunt Stromberg's pub-
licity department at the Ince studio.
John Paul Keefe is another mem-
ber added to the Ince Publicity De-
partment.
Betty Compson's personal and -pro-
duction press representative is Lind-
say McKenna.
GAUSMAN
Putting It Over
Here is ho<w a brother exhib-
itor put his show over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other,
fellov) know how you cleaned
up.
Philadelphia.— When "The Silver
Horde" played the Victoria, the
lobby was transformed into a scene
from the play and logs covered the
ticket booth. At the entrance and
exit side were huge cut-outs depicting
thrilling scenes from the important
points in the story. Over the elec-
tric sign hung a 30 foot salmon,
while special red-ink editions of a
newspaper w-ere distributed through-
out the city.
Fish in nets and aquariums were
used in window displays and in sport-
ing good stores. Ushers were
dressed in keeping with the character
of the story and cafes had special
dishes of salmon.
In addition, book stores co-oper-
ated and the Barnum-Ringling par-
ade as led by a large automobile with
a driver dressed in furs.
Abe L. Einstein of the Stanley
forces and W. J. Ferguson of the
local Goldwyn exchange w'ere re-
sponsible for the campaign.
Boston. — Life-sized photos of
Eugene O'Brien, Elaine Hammer-
stein, Olive Thomas and Owen
Moore, in front of which were piles
of packages of cigarettes, placed m
cigar store windows created much
excitement and served to exploit
Selznick productions further.
Awards were offered for the four
best gusses as to the number of
cigarettes contained, the prizes being
$1,000 a cigar humidor, a cigarette
humidor and 12 tickets to see Eugene
O'Brien in "The Figurehead."
The Orpheum and Globe, playing
the offering capitalized on this inex-
pensive publicity, for they were play-
ing that film at the time.
Ray Studios Opened
Los Angeles. — The new Charles
Ray studios at 1425 Fleming St. were
officially dedicated this week. Despite
labor and material handicaps the en-
tire building was erected in three
months. The stage is glass enclosed
and has a novelty side arrangement
that may be removed for the shoot-
ing of street scenes and interiors con-
tinuously.
Saturday, June 26, 1920
Sells "Blossoms" Rights for France
J. J. McCarthy advised Guy Cros-
well Smith Ltd., which concern con-
trols foreign rights to "Broken Blos-
soms," that he and George Dowries,
now in Paris have sold the rights for
France, the French African colonies
and Swit2;erland to the Compagnie
Generale Francais de Cinemato-
graphic of France.
VSS^»^£saS^^i«&^ci$9^.
One of exhibitor co-operative J
movements is having considerable |
trouble securing co-operation from
its members.
Nazimova to Work in East
Nazimova's next picture for Metro
will be made in New York. The
story has not been decided upon as
yet.
Charles Bryant, Nazimova's hus-
band is in town from California while
his wife is due here in about six
weeks.
Ballin Starts Work
Hugo Ballin has started work on
"The Honorable Gentlemen," the
first of his own productions.
Rockliffe Fellowes and Yama
Mato, the Japanese actor who ap-
peared in "The River's End," are in
the cast. Mabel Ballin plays the fe- '
male lead. Production is at the Vic-
tor studio on 43rd St.
Will Award Seal at Strand
The "M. P. T. Merit Seal" of the
Motion Picture Theatrical Associa-
tion of the World will be officially
presented to Mary Pickford, through
her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Pickford,
tomorrow night at the Strand, as an
award to "Suds."
Lee to Direct
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los .\ngeles — Rowland Lee, who
has been playing important parts in
recent Thomas H. Ince productions
will direct Hobart Bosworth's next
production for J. Parker Read, Jr.
The ticket seller merely
closes a sale. The
RITCHEY POSTER
makes it.
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x'r:.Vi'..i ^j'.ii '■ No. 51
NEW YORK CITY— Cow-girl startles
Broadway — Miss Wyoming" comes to invite
East to Western frontier rally; enters hotel
on horseback.
UNIONTOWN, PA — Tommy Milton wins
22S-mile race — Auto speed-demons take part
in Universal Trophy contest on Uniontown
Speedway.
LAKEHURST, N. J.— Navy completing
work on largest dirigible hanger in world — '
it is 1,000 ft. long; 29S ft. high; and costs
$5,000,000 to build.
MADRID, SPAIN. — Big labor demonstra-
tion in Spain's capital — Workers fill city
thoroughfares, celebrating of favorable labor
law.
NOGENT, FRANCE — France is proud of
part played by her colonial troops in War —
Officials of Indo — China join procession to
Temple, consecrated to memory of colonials.
NEW YORK CITY — Kiddies visit Statue
of Liberty — School-children rnake trip to
great monument as visualization lesson in
local geography.
IN THE LIMELIGHT — Governor Edvvards
of New Jersey, hated opponent of prohibition,
has rare champagne — only to christen a
seaplane.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS— Festive Class Day
at Harvard — Thousands in the big Stadium
watch Seniors and Alumni make merry des-
pite the rain.
KIEV, RUSSIA. — First and exclusive pic-
tures showing entry of Polish troops under
command of General Pilsudski into Ukraine
territory, in offensive against Bolsheviki.
Special Unit in Minneapolis
Minneapolis — Theodore Hamm, I.
H. Ruben, M. L. Finkelstein Theo-
dore Hays and J. F. Cubberley are
all officials in a special stock com-
pany formed which owns 49 per cent,
of the stock of the Educational Film
Exchange of Minnesota, Inc. The
other 51 per cent., is owned by the
Education parent organization.
Among Exchangemen
Minneapolis, Minn. — A. E. Bern-
stein, assistant manager fof th<
Famous Players Minneapolis office
i.s on a short trip in Wisconsin, iiK the
interests of that organization. \
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Miiineapolis. Minn. — Harry Kellar,
formerly connected with Famous
Players is now with the Midland
Film Co.
Minneapolis, Minn. — George Fos-
dick, booker for the local Universal
office for some time, is now assistant
manager.
z' Guest Leaves Goldwyn \
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Detroit. — Harry K. Guest, formerly
Goldwyn exploitation representative
with headquarters here has resigned.
Guest is at present at Harrisville
for a rest. His future affilitation is
, not as yet decided.
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^Film Thefts Common in Phila.'
Philadelphia — Exchange managers
are aroused here over the frequency
at which film thefts occur. It is
stated that more than 100 reels have
been lost of local exchanges since
January 1.
Kansas City, Mo. — W. E. Truog
has been appointed local branch man-
ager by Goldwyn.
Kansas City, Mo. — The United
Artists local branch has moved to
the seventh floor of the Film Ex-
change Building.
New Service Idea
Harry Chandlee and William B.
Laub, film editors, are inaugurating a
new service to producers without any
charge. They have set aside Mon-
day afternoon of each week for the
review of pictures, limiting each pro-
ducer to one five reel feature, for
which they will offer suggestions.
Lesser Buys State Right Films
Miss M. S. Rosenfield, eastern rep-
resentative for Sol Lesser, announces
purchase for All Star Feature Dis-
tributors, Inc. Sol Lesser, president
of the following for California, Ne-
vada and Arizona.
"Tillie's" Punctured Romance,"
"Neglected Wives," "The Married
Virgin," "Captivating Mary Car-
stairs," the Mack Sennett-Keystone
single reel re-issues, the single and
two reel Triangle comedies and of
"The Italian."
Nat Dorfman and William II.
Pine have opened offices in the Met-
ropolitan Opera House building.
They will conduct a press service to
the trade.
What is Youth's Desire?
Add Authors Building
Hollywood Cal. — A separate
authors' building has been added to
the Metro studio.
Installs Cooling System
Hyman Silverman, proprietor of
the Public Projection Rooms of the
sixth and seventh floors of the God-
frey Bldg. has installed new cooling
systems in his rooms.
Five Films Under Way at Lasky's
Los Angeles — Five productions
either under way or scheduled for
work at the Lasky studio in Holly-
wood.
They are "The Charm School"
with Wallace Reid, James Cruze di-
recting; "The Jucklins" a George
Melford production: "The Traveling
Salesman" with Roscoe Arbuckle;
"His Friend and His Wife" a Wil-
liam De Mille production; and
"Wanted a Blemish, with Bryant
Washburn."
Chopin Plans Eight Yearly i
Chopin I'Vaturcs, Inc., will make
eight pictures yearly. This Com- ^
I)any is a new one and has as its |
I)resident J. I*". Futterer and as its ,
treasurer, Bert B. Myers. Paul Price I
is director general.
The company will star Em Gor-
man who was a protege of Griffith's |
at one time. One picture, "The Waif '
at the Crossroads" has been com-
pleted. Paul Price directed.
WANTED
COMEDIES
World rights. Will buy neg-
atives, any number, one or
more. Immediate answer and
decision. F 17 Wid's.
He's Coming
Nick Carter
Watch Your Box-Office
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(at Desbrosses St.) week days. 6 & 7 P. M.
Sundays and Holidays. 6 P. M. & 9 P. M.
West 132d St.. half hour later
(Davliglit saving time).
Due Albany 6 o'clock following morning,
Troy 7:15 A. M. Direct rail connections at
Mhanv to all points North, East and West.
Express Freight Service. Autos Carried.
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Phone Canal 9000.
FOR RENT
Desk Room and light Suite of
Offices, with telephone service
in New Elevator Bldg.
BERG
117 West 46th St.
FORCED TO MOVE
Will sacrifice 11 Reels of
Features, Serials, Comedies,
for $1,500
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Coast Airs Troubles
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scension," the refusal of landlords
to rent to them and their general
grouping, in the rent scheme, with
I babies, dogs, monkeys, parrots and
? other undesirables.
' The other count is financial. This
( includes the matter of exorbitant
J rents to film people, unfair assess-
j meats by the county assessor and
J higher prices charged by Los Ange-
iles merchants than the public pays.
j On the part of the merchants and
1 other business men present it was
I held that the producers have not co-
! operated with them.
« L. J. Loeb, well known attorney,
j spoke on the assessment question.
' He said: "I do not know on what
I theory the county assessor makes
the distinction, but it is a fact that,
, for purposes of taxation, he values
: moving picture property 5 per cent
• ^igher than that of similar articles on
j the shelves of Los Angeles stores.
j "There have been many individual
} complaints on the score of prejudice
;, against persons in the picture busi-
il hess. I can't vouch for these, but
i. they have been reiterated and spread
broadcast. Reports that the indus-
:' try would be moved from Los An-
■ geles to some more congenial place
have arisen. I do not think this will
be done, but the rumor has had its
effect. A New York man commis-
j sioned me to start a business that
would have involved 'a $500,000 in-
I vestment. Soon afterwards he wired
I me not to do anything as he had
■ heard that most of the big compa-
t nies were going to move away from
'■y here."
■ R. E. Olin of the Louis B. Mayer
. studios objected to the assessor
charging up the entire production
value aaginst the roll of film pro-
duced. "A picture is made at. a cost,
say, of $100,000," he explained, "and
the product is a roll of film. Now,
i this picture might be a failure or it
■ might have cost twice as much as
' it should have cost through the ill-
.' ness of a star or other mishaps. But
1 the assessor takes the entire cost of
production as a basis for taxation.
; We have found, upon making elab-
ii orate comparisons, that we are taxed
on cameras, electrical equipment and
light machinery on 50 per cent of the
book value as against a 40 ''per cent
tax paid by merchants of the city."
Abraham Lehr, president of the M
P. Producers' Association, objected
strongly to the "attitude of conde-
scension which moving picture peo-
ple constantly encounter."
"Los Angeles is making it unat-
tractive to produce pictures here,"
he said. "We can rent properties in
New York cheaper than here. There
is not enough competition to force a
satisfactory situation.
"Of course there are objection-
able persons in our line, but there
are in every line. The difference is
that a part, and not a small part, of
the public classes all persons in the
picture business as of the same stamp
as the undesirables. I believe the
newspapers could remove that pre-
judice by not emphasizing the pecca-
dilloes and shortcomings of a few
persons."
Charles Christie of Christie Com-
idies took the same view. "Dwell on
the good features of the business,"
he exhorted. "The exaggeration and
distortion of minor occurrences be-
falling actors and others in the pub-
lic eye hurts both the industry and
the city."
"It looks as if the assessor and his
deputies were determined to get their
pound of flesh from the picture in-
dustry," said W. S. Smith of Vita-
graph. "Most of the people in this
city, I am satisfied, do not know-
how big the industry is or how im-
portant as a factor of business. The
receipts from the moving picture
theaters of the city would hardly
cover the cost of a single day's pro-
ductions in all the plants.
"The idea is prevalent that our in-
dustry is a gold mine. As a matter
of fact, it is making no more on its
investment than other legitimate
lines of business.
W. A. Barker of Barker Bros., re-
plied forcibly to the charge that mer-
chants took advantage of the pro-
ducers by declaring that the fault lay
with the producers themselves.
"The producers," he declared, "have
tailed to co-operate with the mer-
chants. It has been three years since
the Chamber of Commerce tried to
get representatives of the industry to-
gether, and this is the first time we
have ever had a chance to talk with
you.
"It is a difficult problem to supply
the picture industry. Their wants
are unusual, and they always want
what they want on the instant. For
instance, there is a set in our store
which a picture company wants, and
wants right away. It is possible,
and it has happened in innumerable
cases, that customers have wanted
the same thing. But we must move
it out immediately. The next day
the customer returns and finds it
gone.
"Such a condition disturbs busi-
ness. If the producer had come to
me I could explain to him just why a
certain charge was made and why it
was reasonable."
Others present were W. J. Rey-
nolds of the Motion Picture Pro-
ducers' Association, Wellington
Wales of the Marshall Neilan Pro-
ductions, C. H. Pafenbach of the
Capitol Film, W. J. Doran of the
.\ve Productions, Robert Brunton
of the Brunton Studios, Edward
Waldo of William Fox organization,
Sylvester Weaver, I. H. Hellman,
Louis Nordlinger, A. F. Osterloh and
Sam Brehrendt.
Incorporations
Albany-Montauk and Elite The-
ater Corp., Brooklyn. Capital, $20,000.
Incorporators B. H. Miller, N. Ger-
sog and B. Nathanson, 61 Reid Ave.
Albany-Celtic Players, New York.
Capital, $5,000. Incorporators E.
Curran, B. Flvn and H. J. O'Neill,
111 Waverly Place.
The Colliers in Atlanta
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Atlanta — Louis S. Collier and his
wife have come to Atlanta to take
charge of the new exchange which
Pearce Films of New Orleans have
opened here. The exchange is at
146 Marietta St.
Collier is one of the old timers in
the business and Mrs. Collier knows
considerable about the film business
herself.
Issue Better Films Pamphlet
"A Motion Picture Problem
Solved" is the title of a pamphlet is-
sued by National Committee for Bet-
ter Films, dealing with the plan of
selected entertainment for young
people.
Albany-Howells Pictures Corp.
Capital $50,000. Incorporators D.
P. Howells, A. Morella and W. Fait,
Jr. 400 Riverside Drive N. Y.
Dover, Del.i — International Exhib-
itors Circuit. Capital, $200,000. In-
corporators T. L. Croteau, S. VV.
Dill and M. A. Bruce, Wilmington.
Albany-Hillfield, New York. Cap-
ital, $25,000. Incorporators M. El-
kin, L. London and R. Vogel, 1451
Broadway.
Albany-Capital Photo Supply Co.,
New York, Capital, $20,000. Incor-
porators S. Diamond, B. J. Glasscr,
and J. Kahn, 119 E. 92nd St.
Dover, Del.^ — Corono Photo Corp.
Capital $500,000. Incorporators G.
G. Steigler, E. E. Aberle and G. T.
Cohee, Wilmington.
Dover, Del. — Sedler Amusement
Corp. Capital, $100,000. Incorpor-
ators John Hufnagale, East Pitts-
burgh, Pa.; and Harry Ravick, Pitts-
burgh.
15 Sign for Prologue
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— It is stated that 15
theaters have signed for Jack Calli-
cott's prologue idea and that the first
of the prologues has been already
sent on tour to various California,
cities after showing at the Kinema
here.
More Radin Sales
Detroit-Strand Features, Inc., have
purchased the Zip comedies, the
Weakly Indigestion and "Through
Eyes of Men" from Radin Pictures
for Michigan.
Harlan on Coast
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Macy Harlan has ar-
rived here from New York to play
the heavy in Betty Compson's second
starring production.
New Story for Glaum
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — J. Parker Read,
Jr., has returned from San Francisco
with Stewart Edward White. While
in the northern city, Mr. Read pur-
chased "The I^eopard Woman" a
story written by White, and published
in the Saturday Evening Post for
Louise Glaum.
Beecroft To Produce
Chester Beecroft is to produce a
nurnber of seven reel features. Louis
Weadock, chosen as his aid, has al-
ready gone to Europe to begin op-
erations.
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Comedyart work
the U. S. to-day
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Features Reviewed
Madge Kennedy in DOLLARS AND SENSE
Goldwyn Page 3
Mack Sennett's MARRIED LIFE
First National Page 7
William S. Hart in SAND
Paramount-Artcraft Page 9
William Collier in . . . THE SERVANT QUESTION
Select Special Page 11
Wallace Reid in SICK ABED
Paramount-Artcraft Page 13
Tom Moore in THE GREAT ACCIDENT
Goldwyn Page 16
Marie Doro in MIDNIGHT GAMBOLS
Pioneer Page 19
Grace Darling in ... . THE DISCARDED WOMAN
Hallmark Pictures Corp Page 21
Anne Cornwall in THE GIRL IN THE RAIN
Universal Page 23
Zasu Pitts in HEART OF TWENTY
Brentwood- Robertson-Cole Page 25
Short Reels Page 27
News of the Week
in Headlines
Monday
Harold Lloyd expected to make five reel features for
Associated Exhibitors.
Strike of laboratory men in the East will occur only
as a last resort.
Labor Film Service, Inc., plans regular release of en-
tertainment and propaganda eubjects.
Tuesday
Vivian Moses, supervisor of publicity and advertising
for Fox Film.
Joseph M. Schenck is partner with Albert Kaufman
in Allan Holubar and Sidney Franklin productions.
Southwestern exhibitors finally close for Associated
First National franchise in Texas, Arkansas and
Oklahoma. Plan determined fight against E. H.
Hulsey.
Wednesday
Edward Bowes, managing director Capitol Theater,
now heads theater division for Goldwyn Pictures.
Germany again clamps down strict embargo on im-
portation of foreign made films.
C. R. Seelye reported as head of new distributing or-
ganization.
Thursday
International Exhibitors Circuit, Inc., in process of
formation. Plan to take over assets of United Pic-
ture Theaters and United Picture Productions Corp.
Will operate along First National lines.
Harry Levey, manager Industrial and Educational De-
partments at Universal, resigns.
American Theaters Corp., $5,000,000 company with
headquarters in Atlanta, plans to develop string of
southern theaters.
Friday
Associated Producers will operate 19 exchanges. All
but three managers already appointed.
Samuel Goldwyn in coast interview states his com-
pany will release 60 production for 1920-21. Gold-
wyn may have several European stars.
S. A. Lynch Enterprises Finance Corp. formed in Del-
aware with $10,000,000 capital.
Harry Levey will produce industrials independently.
May have his own distributing organization.
H. O. Davis, formerly with Universal and Triangle,
may re-enter production field.
Saturday
Prominent club women form National American Ser-
vice League to spread Americanism through films.
Tom Mix to form own company on completion of Fox
contract, is report.
'Pardoning the bad is injuring the good** — Benjamin Franklin.
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Surprise Finish and Star's Personality Cover Up Slightly Far-Fetched Story
Madge Kennedy in
"DOLLARS AND SENSE"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Harry Beaumont
AUTHOR Octavus Roy Cohen
SCENARIO BY Gerald C. Duffy
CAMERAMAN Norbert Brodin
AS A WHOLE Plenty of amusement and
vivacious personality of star makes this pleas-
ing entertainment
STORY Adaptation of Octavus Roy Cohen's
Saturday Evening Post story "Two Cents
Worth of Humaneness"
DIRECTION Allows a slump in one sequence ;
generally pretty good; some good touches
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS All right
CAMERA WORK Up to standard
STAR Pleasing as usual
SUPPORT Kenneth Harlan, odd looking
baker ; Williard . Louis and others lend
adequate support.
EXTERIORS Very few
INTERIORS Suffice
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Chorus girl out
of a job falls in love with baker for whom she
is willing to sacrifice everything
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,046 feet
Those who go into a picture theater to while away
an hour or two aren't going to take the time to pick
the story apart so long as they get their money's
worth of amusement out of it. This is just the case
with "Dollars and Sense." The story is very slight
and could be picked to pieces as far as plausibility and
certain other angles are concerned, but despite all this,
the piece will undoubtedly prove a pleasant bit of
entertainment.
Made Kennedy as the chorus girl who loses her
job and later is willing to sacrifice her good name to
get money to save the life of her sweetheart, is an
attraction all by herself. Her vivacious manner and
pleasing personality help to put it over more than a
little.
The idea of the girl accepting a man's money under
the circumstances indicated, that she must give herself
in return, may hit a little ofiF color with some audiences,
but if they withhold their criticism to the end they
will probably forgive and forget any possible offense
when it turns out that the moneyed man merely
planned to bring the girl and her sweetheart together.
Out of a job and hungry, Hazel Farron (Madge
Kennedy), stops to look in at a bakery window. She
picks up a stray and hungry looking pup and marches
into the shop. With the two cents that she has, she
purchases four supposedly stale buns for the dog.
However, Kenneth Harlan, the philanthropic baker
who is poor because of his continual giving, suspects
that Madge is down and out. He gives her fresh
buns and when she goes to eat them, Madge finds a
silver piece in each.
She returns the money and as a result gets a job
in the bakery. But Harlan is shortly taken ill and
there is no money to pay the hospital expenses.
Madge h^s come to love the baker and rf^membering
the suggestion of an acquaintance of her chorus girl
days, she goes to Willard Louis for help. He gives
it to her on condition that she come to his apartment
at a given time, prepared to stay.
Willing to sacrifice everything for her lover's
recovery, Madge carries out the arrangement as
agreed. On the night she leaves for the apartment,
Harlan leaves the hospital. Louis sends Harlan a
note saying that he will find Madge at the designated
apartment and he hastens there only to find that
Louis has arranged the whole thing to bring the
lovers together, and even has a minister on hand to
perform the ceremony.
Will Get By As Satisfactory Entertainment If Properly Exploited
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This works out to such a satisfactory conclusion
that despite what they may think of it while they are
watching it, audiences will most likely pass it as
satsfactory entertainment. The story end of it is
slight and somewhat far-fetched even for a picture of
this type but it has other good qualities that counter-
balance is faults. Play up the name of Miss Kennedy
and say that as the ex-chorus girl who saves her
lover and his bakeshop, she will surely please.
If you go in for exploitation stunts, there should be
plenty of ways to put this over. You could have the
attendants garbed in baker's costumes, or another
good stunt would be to use catchlines relative to the
silver pieces in the buns. Also mention the fact that
the story is based on Octavus Roy Cohen's Saturday
Evening Post story "Two Cents Worth of
Humaneness."
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I do not know that I ever directed
a picture that interested me more
than "The Silent Barrier''. It is a
panorama of vivid dramatic con-
trasts.
William Worthington
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A Triumph of Love on the Peaks of the Snow Clad Alps
Gladys Hulette, Florence Dixon and Corinne Barker
strike! charming notes of sex in "The Silent Barrier'*
while Adolph Milar, Fuller Mellisb and Joseph Burke
give remarkable characterizations to old men parts.
Donald Cameron plays the American Mining Engiileer.
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Sennett^s Feature Attains High Mark of his Best Two Reelers
Mack Sennett's
"MARRIED LIFE"
First National
DIRECTOR Mack Sennett
AUTHOR Not credited
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Great stuff — every bit as good
as Sennett's two reelers.
STORY Real good burlesque on melodrama
DIRECTION Masterly
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Good
LEADING PLAYERS Ben Turpin a riot;
Charles Conklin, Jim Finlayson and Phillis
Haver fine.
SUPPORT Includes Charlie Murray, Ford
Sterling, Louise Fazanda, Kalla Pasha and
Charlotte Mineau.
EXTERIORS Fitting
INTERIORS AH right
DETAIL Can't beat the Sennett bunch for
doping out comedy detail — shows here both
in action and subtitles.
CHARACTER OF STORY Burlesque built up
by wonderful sequences of funny business.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,938 feet
Producers of twoieel slapstick comedy often dis-
cover that thev have ventured l:>eyond their legitimate
depths when it comes to the production of a feature
built along the same lines. Mack Sennett has dis
covered this in times past but with the case of "Married
Life," he scores just as big a success as he has with the
best of his shorter subjects. "Married Life" is great,
a comedy riot that will satisfy the biggest appetites
for pictures of this kind.
The framework of the picture is a melodramatic
burlesque. During the unfolding of this plot there
appear sequences of comedy built up to big laughs on
incidents of the most inconsequential sort. But it
is these incidents that make the comedy. The
choice of words in the subtitles and their relation to
the action is another big point in making the picture
a success.
I'hcy begin by introducing Ben Turpin as Rodney
.St. Clair, football idol. This in itself is one of the
biggest laughs of the picture. Then they work in a
wonderful burlesque sequence of a football game,
finally winding it up by carrying Ben oflf the field
after the other twenty-one men have reposed on his
graceful neck.
Years pass, as they say in the classics, and Ben
again puts in an appearance as the leading actor in a
charity play written by Phyllis Haver who is married
lu Jim Finlayson. Phylrss "plays the lead opposite
Ben and the two get away with a number of sweet
osculation scenes much to the disgust of Jim, who is in
the audience. Sennett's old comedy business standby,
the front row spectators of the show, provide grejit
laughs in this. Charlie Murray, Ford Sterling and
I^ouis Fazenda lead this part of the picture.
Of course, the show is put on in a highly ludicrous
way, the props are revealed to the audience and Ford
gets in the limelight with a lot of jokes about the
show that go over big in the subtitles.
The next sequence takes place in the hospital where
Jim, the doctor, urged on by Charles Conklin, the
villian, decides to let an instrument slip and take the
innocent Benjamin's life. There is a hilarious
sequence when Ben gets inflated with illuminating gas
and floats all over the hospital corridors scaring the
inmates of the alcoholic ward into more fits. They
conclude in a chase that, while funny, doesn't measure
up to the rest of the stufif in the picture.
It's really the remarkable comedy business and the
wit of the subtitles that registers this in the same
fashion as these elements register all of Mack Sen-
netts' stufif. You can't beat his bunch for doping out
comedy incident and subtitles when they really get
down to serious work (real serious work).
Turpin is a riot here. He has been handled specially
well. And the rest are all fine. Its a real all-star cast
in the bargain.
No Limit to the Business You Can Do On This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
At the Strand in New York, after a little extra
advertising, a heavy display of Mack Sennett's name
and pictures in the lobby of Ben Turpin, "Married
Life" jammed the theatre at hours when it is usually
only comfortably filled.
Such should be the case in all localities. A little bit
of extra advertising, mention of the fact that the pic-
ture is of feature length, prominence to producer and
main player and all you need to do is to wonder
whether your ropes will stand the crowds and whether
the lobby floor is strong enough.
If you go in for exploitation stunts, this one deserves
vour limit. Use the "Married Life," not a war
picture" catch line. And be sure to give the rest of
the cast a good display. It is made up of well known
Sennett fun-makers.
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Very Good Hart Picture With Star in Typical Role
William S. Hart in
"SAND"
Paramount — Artcraft
DIRECTOR Lambert Hillyer
AUTHOR Russell A. Boggs
SCENARIO BY Lambert Hillyer
CAMERAMAN Joe August
AS A WHOLE Virile western subject that has
some very pleasing bits ; will be sure to please
Bill Hart fans
STORY Well suited to start and affords goodly
share of opportunities
DIRECTION Splendid; many original touches
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Good
CAMERA WORK O. K.
STAR His usual self, pleasing as the western
good, bad man
SUPPORT Mary Thurman pretty and appeal-
ing; G. Raymond Nye a suitable villian
EXTERIORS Fine western shots
INTERIORS Few
DETAIL Good titling
CHARACTER OF STORY . . Westerner who proves
his mettle and wins the girl
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,869 feet
Folks won't be disappointed in this latest William
Hart offering. It's just what they'll expect, a virile
story of the great west. It's a typical Hart picture
and as such has been given a pleasing and adequate
production that will surely please photoplay audiences,
admirers of the star in particular. Director Hillyer
has injected some clever touches that go toward
making the picture worth while. Also the titling is
quite appropriate and cleverly adapted to the action.
Mary Thurman makes a very attractive heroine and
is very prett}^ They will probably want to see her
in more Hart pictures. The story, an adaptation of
Russell Boggs' "Dan Kurrie's Inning," while not con-
taining anything particularly new in the way of
material or any particularly original angles, affords
sufficient matter for Hart whose performance, to-
gether with good direction and a generally careful
production, make up for any deficiency in the story.
Among the good touches and small bits of business
that register effectively is where Hart in demonstrat-
ing his aptitude at handling a gun, shoots the dirt
from under a chicken's feet causing said fowl to im-
mediately abdicate and the following close-up of the
same chicken registering indignation. This piece got
a round of laughs at the iRialto.
y^\r\. the opening reel. Hart steps out of his usual role
and is presented as an ex-cowpuncher and railroader
seeking a jol) as station agent in a small western town.
He is assigned to take the place of Pop Young, at
Condor, Young having grown old in service and no
longer able to take care of the station. Bill recognizes
Pop's daughter as the girl he used to ride twenty
miles every day to see, some five years previous.
■ Bill at first refuses to take Pop's job away from him
but Margaret explains that she and her father are to
run Joseph Garber's general store. Garber is the
"powerful factor in the district," and an admirer of
Margaret. Placing her in charge of his store is part
of his plan to get her for himself. When Garber
discovers Bill's renewed attentions to Margaret, he
plans to oust Bill from his job.
Among the day's mail is a large sum of money for
I^ete Beckett, a nearby ranchman and former employer
of Bill's. Beckett entrusts the money to Bill over-
night. The safe is blown open and Bill is confronted
by Garbqr who demands an explanation. But hero
produces the money from his pocket. He had not
put it in the safe. Finally Garber works Bill out of
his job and Margaret believing Bill in love with
Beckett's daughter, accepts Garber's proposal. A rail-
road hold-up in which Hart plays the big part by
arriving in time to show up Garber as the leader of
the hold-up gang works up a thrilling finish. Of
course hero wins the girl. /
Will Be Sure to Please Picture Patrons, Star's Friends Particularly
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor.
the crucial moment, a not altogether new but well
handled sequence in which the political boss is "shown
up," all provide worth-while bits in "Sand."
Play up the star's name and the title. For catchlines
say: "When you refer to your horse in terms of
There's little to fear regarding this getting over. It
will satisfy all and should prove particularly pleasing
for those who like Bill Hart and the character he
represents. In "Sand" you can promise them a
typical Hart picture, with the star in a truly character-
istic role, that of the man of the great out-of-doors. A
virile western atmosphere prevails throughout the
production. Some pretty shots of western country, a
thrilling hold-up in which Hart comes to the rescue at
endearment, be sure your sweetheart isn't around.
She may not know who you are talking about. See
how Bill Hart nearly loses his sweetheart in 'Sand'
and you'll be sure to be careful."
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Very Old Style Comedy With Star Poorly Handled
William Collier in
"THE SERVANT QUESTION"
Select Special
DIRECTOR Dell Henderson
AUTHOR Not credited
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN Not credited
AS A WHOLE Very old style production with
inadequate story idea — figuring out how to
treat star proved too much for them
STORY Very meagre
DIRECTION Old fashioned and stilted for
most part — not enough business introduced
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Same
CAMERA WORK Medicore
STAR Doesn't register as he ought to because
they haven't let him have closeups
SUPPORT Includes Buster Collier and
renders satisfactory assistance
EXTERIORS Satisfactory
INTERIORS Passable
DETAIL Not enough business to make up for
action lapses.
CHARACTER OF STORY Hero assumes role
of butler to capture society crooks.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION .... About 6,530 feet
Several very prominent elements enter to defeat
"The Servant Question" in its efifort to attain an
average farce-comedy level. First among these is the
very old style production given the picture. Prac-
tically every piece of action taking place in each set
is shot from the same camera position with the excep-
tion of a few closeups. .Thus the action is given a
mechanical atmosphere. The camera, after all, isn't
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a stationary thing and can and should be moved about
for dififerent effects.
Secondly, the story material is very meagre. There
is only one real situation to it and this is of one reel
calibre. Surely a farce comedy of all types of pictures
needs varying and generally rapid-fire situations to
maintain its interest. Lack of these and the entire
burden falls on the star and supporting cast.
The star in this instance is severely handicapped.
Evidently the producers were afraid to bring him into
a closeup very often because of lines in his face. But
certainly a few marks of age would have been better,
accompanied as they would have been, by William
Collier's sure comedy expressions. In the full. shots
it is hard to catch the play of his expressions, par-
ticularly as his makeup generally photographs a
blank white.
With some few exceptions, the director has failed
to build up the action with any real comedy business.
For the most part he has utilized conventional tricks.
Collier tries a few good stunts now and again, but, as
said, the effect of them is often lost because of the
distance between him and the camera.
The story relates of the manner in which Larry
assumed the role of butler in his pal's household in
order to apprehend three society crooks who were
after a valuable necklace, the possession of the said
pal's sister. Most of the bids for comedy come when
Larry strives to act like a butler without knowing
how. There is a moderate stretch along in the
middle where the laughs are pretty good.
Collier is supported by his son, "Buster," who
appears as his chum, by Rapley Holmes who gets a
few comedy points over, by Virginia Lee as the giil
and by Armand Cortez as the villian.
Star's Name is Biggest Thing About This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
William Collier certainly has a big;name as a stage
comedian and there are doubtless many picture fans
who never saw his first efforts on the screen and who
will jump at the chance of seeing him in this. As a box
ofiice attraction it is, therefore, a bit out of the
ordinary, but the type of entertainment it has to offer
will lower its value considerably.
Its various faults unite to make it a pretty slow and
unamusing production for the most part. There are
bits of comedy that will register, but these are
scattered and the general effect is rather poor.
Stress the appearance of the star in your advertising
and also mention the appearance of his son. For the
rest you can concentrate on the story and the
appearance of a clubman as a butler, alotting it praise
insofar as you think advisable under the circum-
stances.
Carl Z/aommle
offers a Gre&t Drains
of L/ove And Adven^vre
hyL&ncl aztd ifea.
One of the really big productions of the
year. A great romance of love and adven-
ture that gets off to a smashing start with
a terrific storm at sea — then plunges you into
the perils of gun-running in a southern re-
public— then carries you into a lawless col-
ony of beachcombers, to be swept a mo-
ment later into the midst of red revolu-
tion, and a tremendous battle for a beauti-
ful woman. There is something for every-
body in "Under Crimson Skies." Photo-
graphically, a marvel.
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Bright and Spirited Farce Comedy is Wallace Reid's Latest
Wallace Reid in
"SICK ABED"
Paramount- Artcraft
DIRECTOR Sam Wood
AUTHOR Ethel Watts Mumford
SCENARIO BY Clara Genevieve Kennedy
CAMERMAN Alfred Gilks
AS A WHOLE Generally very pleasing farce
comedy.
STORY Takes a good while establishing its
premise but once into main action the laughs
come fast.
DIRECTION Good
PHOTOGRAPHY Fine
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK Sam.e
STAR Does very w^ell with straight farce role.
SUPPORT Very effective; headed by Bebe
Daniels.
EXTERIORS Most appropriate
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Some fine comedy business; much of
it original.
CHARACTER OF STORY Complications
caused by hero who feigns sickness to avoid
testifying in divorce suit.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION .... About 4,327 feet
"Sick Abed" is a generally pleasing farce comedy.
The fact that it consvimes quite a bit of space estab-
lishing its premise is a minor fault it has in common
with the majority of farces seen on either screen or
stage. But naturally it takes no little manouverimj
to pilot a set of characters into a situation altogether
unreal for the most part but which provides the
desired comedy opportunities.
In the present instance they open up at a mountain
resort where Reginald Tav has the misfortune to fall
under tlic coveting eye of Mrs. Weems, a lady who
believes she has a poetic nature. She begins a motion
picture scenario with her Iiero nanufl Hector and
induces Jay to act some of it witli her in the woods.
A storm comes up. they are lost and take refuge in a
cabin and Alr.s. Weems thinks it delightful.
In the meantime John Weems, his car blocked by a
falling tree, has sought the protection of a road house
with a lady real estate client. From this place Jay
sees them leaving. Eventually Jay escai)es from Mrs.
A\ eems. .She kec])s on raving about Hector and finallv
decides to bring a divorce against her unromantic hus-
band, calling upon Jay as her star witness as he had
seen the road house episode.
Tims Jay is obliged to feign sickness to save Weems.
.\n(l here the real farce comedy opens uj) with a veri-
table battery of laughs. The rest of the picture is
largely made up of farcical incidents arising from this
situation and certainly the author has taken full
advantage of them. In fact the last three reels of
"Sick Abed" contain the kind of stufif that keeps an
audience in full gales of merriment.
1"he romantic element is worked in via the nurse
that tends Jay. The scene wherein she fools the
specialist who comes to examine him by first thrusting
ice and then a hot potato in his mouth while his
temperature is being recorded and then kisses him
when his heart is being examined, is splendid comedv
in c\ery sense of the word.
Both star and director have built u]) the comedy in
\ ery skillful style and once the tricky old premise is
established, their work is given free play. Wallace Reid
revels in this sort of picture and plays all the comedy
points with authority and fine effect. Bebe Daniels,
John Steppling. Tully Marshall, Winifred Greenwood,
C. H. Geldart, Lucien Littlefield, Robert Bolder.
Lorenza I.azzarini and George Kuwa render valuable
assistance.
Will Score as Comedy Success with All Audiences
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"Sick Abed" is going to appeal to all those who like ])icture into }i)ur local exploitation campaign. The
snappy, brisk farce comedy and that's the same as pniducers have sujjplicil unusu.nlly good paper and ad
saying that its appeal is imiversal. Many of the star's cuts for this purpose, accessories that reflect the spirit
past pictures have catered to a single element in of the subject in particularly attractive style.
audiences and there may be those who are tired of
seeing him always behind the wheel of a roadster.
This one, however, is going to register as a hit with
all the fans.
Of course handle this in a light style in your
Besides playing up Reid give some notice to Bebe
Daniels. She has had considerable publicity of late
and is going to have more when she appears as a star.
Particularly if you jilan playing her features this
advertising. Tr\' to get some of the comedy of the course is achisable.
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Chorus of impatient men patrons; ''Boy, a little service please!
Unspoken comment of the women; 'Isn't he cute!"
Proprietor of the Cafe; "I hope he chokes before he ruins me!"
The Girl aloud; "Get busy, you loafer!"
(Her unspoken thought); "He's adorable!"
Presenting the only Linder in a story of chortles and roars; his role that of a
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Moderately Interesting Melodrama of a Drunkard and Prohibition
Tom Moore in
"THE GREAT ACCIDENT"
Goldwyn
DIRECTOR Harry Beaumont
AUTHOR Ben Ames Williams
SCENARIO BY E. A. Bingham
CAMERAMAN Norbert Brodin
AS A WHOLE Moderately interesting melo-
drama of small town.
STORY Deals with reformed drunkard and
prohibition question — has novel twist at start.
DIRECTION Provides a number of very
human touches — generally capable.
PHOTOGRAPHY Very good
LIGHTINGS Effective
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Very good
SUPPORT Headed by Jane Novak; includes
some good character work by Andrew Rob-
son and Willard Louis.
EXTERIORS Typical small town stuff
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL Good
CHARACTER OF STORY Drunkard elected
mayor of town through tricky politics pro-
ceeds to clean it up.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION. . . . About 5,613 feet
On the whole "The Great Accident," will probably
go down as one of the successful Tom Moore pic-
tures. It presents a moderately interesting melo-
drama of a small town, deals with the prohibition
question in general, and one drunkard in particular,
and embraces in its five reels some very human
moments and a brace of really clever characteriza-
tions by Andrew Robson and Willard Louis.
The story has a novel twist at the very beginnin?
when Caretall, political boss of the town, manouvers
the election so that Wint Chase (Tom Moore) is
elected mayor instead of his father, Winthrop Chase.
Wint comes too with an awful hangover to find him-
self mayor of his town and, incidently, kicked out of
home by his irate parent who believes that Wint
had a hand in the frame-up.
Later they work in some really human scenes be-
tween father and son. Wint is drawn as a fellow
guided largely by perversity. When a request is made
of him he usually turns around and does just the
opposite. The scene in which Wint makes up with
his father is finely written and delightfully acted by
Moore and Robson. In addition Harry Beaumont's
direction has provided a realistic finishing touch.
Wint, with the duties of mayor upon him, starts
to clean up the town and earns the enmity of the
wets and drunks. They endeavor to frame him up
l)y having a girl claim him as the father of her child.
This old trick seems a bit out of place in a story
containing so much good characterization as "The
(jreat .Accident" but the manner in which it has been
handled tends to lessen its out-and-out sensationalism.
Of course Wint is cleared of the charge and be-
comes mayor once again. His romance with a child-
hood sweetheart ends happily.
Willard I^ouis's performance as Caretall is truly a
fine characterization. Many directors would have
made him the conventional, villainous political boss.
Here, however, he is painted as a gentle sort of grafter
with quite a portion of decency in him. Jane Novak
is good as the girl while Ann Forrest and Philo Mc-
Cullough also have prominent parts. Others are
Lillian I^angdon, Otto Hoffman, Roy Laidlaw, Edward
McWade, Don Bailey and Lefty Flynn.
Tom Moore, himself, renders what is perhaps his
best ])erformance of recent pictures.
Ought to Go Big in the Smaller Communities
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
"The Great Accident" will likely be a big hit in the
smaller towns, specially these communities that are
dry in sentiment and fact. It will get an even break
in the big cities.
Besides the star's name you have the author who
should by this tim.e be considerable of a card himself,
particularly for Goldwyn exhibitors as this firm has
produced a number of his stories.
The twist as the opening of the picture which gives
Wint the mayoralty of his town furnishes a good
basis on which to build some catchy advertising. Trv
one of these, "He was known as the town "souse."
Yet he woke up one morning and realized through a
be-fuddling hang-over that he had been elected mayor
on a Prohibition ticket. Pretty soft for him but — ,"
"He was the hardest drinker in town 3''et they elected
him instead of his sober father on a prohibition ticket.
That's politics. See the outcome in — ."
Beaumont has a record of producing some very
human pictures. Mention his name and also give
Jane Novak a play.
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The Lady Beautiful of the Screen
MAURICE TOURNEUR
the master artist-director with a long list of
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ducer-earlaibitor menace, in all its f orm<6, ano ba<s
presented facts and evidence ^hiclxproVe that h\$
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British Made Picture Has Interesting Settings But Very Slim Story
Marie Doro in
"MIDNIGHT GAMBOLS"
Pioneer
DIRECTOR James Mc Kay
AUTHOR Not credited
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMEN AI Moses and I. Roseman
AS A WHOLE British-made production with
very elemental plot and much over-acting.
STORY Utilizes pre-natal influence
idea and builds along very simple lines.
DIRECTION . . Allowed players to emote all over the
place — no great degree of interest generated.
PHOTOGRAPHY Average
LIGHTINGS Good effects
CAMERA WORK Average
STAR Has type of dual character and over-
plays one side of it in effort for contrast.
SUPPORT Headed by Godfrey Tearle; most
of others over-act.
EXTERIORS Undeniably English— very
interesting.
INTERIORS Appropriate
DETAIL All right
CHARACTER OF STORY Heroine enters on
wild escapades while under influence of baser
self — final adventure cures her.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 5,200 feet
"Midnight Gambols" offers Marie Doro in another
British made production. It contains a certain interest
owing to the variety of exteriors secured for the
action. Besides London Street scenes these include
shots of a regular polo match underway and besides
the actors and the crowds of spectators, Sir Douglas
Haig is present and walks leisurely by the camera.
These scenes at the polo grounds provide a fine dash
of color and atmosphere.
As regards dramatic and general production value,
"Midnight Gambols" is rather inadequate. In the
first place, the story is strictly elemental and follows
along the simplest sort of lines. The author hasn't
shown any great degree of imagination l)ut has
adhered to cold facts.
The director has also allowed his players to overact.
Even the star, in endeavoring to differentiate between
the sides of her dual character, goes to extremes on
the one hand and overplays obviously. Godfrey
Tearle, English matinee idol, renders the best per-
formance. He is skilful and his talent combined with
his fine looks will probably win him many admirers
here.
Because just before her birth her father had severely
shocked his wife by turning thief, Irene (Marie Doro)
develops a dual personality as she grows to woman-
hood. In the night she loses control of her good self
and becomes a little vixen.
Back in her London home she meets Tom (Godfrey
Tearle) and falls in love. Her flirtations anger Tom,
however, and they have a little quarrel. That night
Irene rises from her bed and, under the influence of
her midnight gamboling self meets a wicked mai--
alK)ut-town who lures her to a locked dining room
in Chinatown. But the villain's castoff tells the talc
to Tom and he rescues her. The shock of the villain's
attack has caused Irene to become seriously ill but
on her recovery the doctor pronounces her cured for
ever of her dual personality.
LOUIS SHERWIN
CONTINUITY and TITLES
Current Release:
''Milestones"
GOLDWYN STUDIOS
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Play Up Star and Godfrey Tearle
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Marie Doro in
"MIDNIGHT GAMBOLS"
Pioneer
You ought to be able to attract business on this
by advertising the star heavily and stating that the
production was made in England where Godfrey
Tearle, the British matinee idol was secured as lead-
ing man. Mention of his relationship to Conway
Tearle, his half-brother, will further arouse curiosity.
And certainly Godfrey will attract a good bit of
, attention from the feminine portion of the audience.
The picture as a whole doesn't rank very high but
at the same time its exteriors, particularly the polo
match shots are going to carry it to some extent. The
story is altogether too simple in character to be
picturized in feature length but while it never gen-
erates any great dramatic interest it is by no means
dull. There is also a pretty good comedy sequence
in the boarding school while the love scenes between
the two leads are laid in very pretty exterior scenes,
something of a relief from Hollywood and environs.
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Well Enough Produced But Story Has Limited Appeal
Grace Darling in
"THE DISCARDED WOMAN"
Hallmark Pictures Corp.
DIRECTOR Burton King
AUTHORS Lawrence McCloskey and A. W.
Tillinghast.
SCENARIO BY Not Credited
CAMERAMAN Lon D. Littlefield and Ernest
Haller.
AS A WHOLE Old time situations detract the
appeal in this but it will prove popular with
a certain class.
STORY Mechanically developed; some delicate
situations that won't get by every censor board.
DIRECTION Works up to a pretty good finish
PHOTOGRAPHY Fair
LIGHTINGS Generally good
CAMERA WORK Satisfactory
STAR Sincere enough ; works hard to put
over her part.
SUPPORT .... Rod La Rocque gives a very pleasing
performance ; others fill requirements.
EXTERIORS Not many
INTERIORS Adequate
DETAIL One or two misplaced titles
CHARACTER OF STORY .... Fully implied by the
title.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION .... About 6,000 feet
Inasmuch as "The Discarded Woman" is not up to
the standard of the average feature production of the
present time, it contains an element of appeal
especially suited to a certain type of audience — those
not educated to the better things in picture stories
and those who don't stop to consider production
values as long as the picture contains plenty of action
with much plot.
Its biggest fault is the story. Folks have come
to expect and want good stories. There will be a good
many objections to the situation which has the
heroine, the discarded wife, marry another man before
her child is born and allow him to believe himsell
the father of her child. \'\)r the most part the plot
development is mechanical and convenient I)Ut this
is just the sort of thing that goes best uitli certain
audiences in the smaller town houses.
The director has worked it out to a logical conclu-
sion and it is easy to follow throughout. The produc-
tion (loes not evidence any particular e.xpensc Init this
is wise because the story doesn't warrant it. At all
times the production is in kee])ing with the material
they had to work with.
Martin Wells tires of his wife Esther and finally
deserts lier by putting her mi a train and leaving
before the train pulls out. .A conductor gives her the
note which tells her that she is "discarded." Des-
perate, she leaves the train when it stops for orders.
She wanders to the cabin of Samuel Radburn, a for-
tune hunter who has been swindled out of a mine.
Radburn returns to his cabin after winning con-
siderable money. He attacks Esther but the eflfects
of much liquor put him to sleep. Esther helps herself
to $200 and departs leaving a note saying she will
repay it. Later Radburn returns to New York after
killing Wells, the inan who robbed him of his mine.
Before he dies. Wells makes Radburn promise to
search for his discarded v.'ife Esther, and give her a
share of the mine. In New York Radburn comes upon
Esther but doesn't know she is Wells" wife as well as
the girl who visited his cabin.
Believing himself responsible lor the child which
is about to be born Radljurn marries Esther. They
are very happy until the "'Graeber gang." enemies of
Radburn, seeks to get certain pa])ers by threatening
Esther with disclosing her secret to her husband. In
the end the papers are saved and Esther forgiven.
RckI La Rocque as Radburn gives a splendid per-
formance.
Appeal To The Class That Like This Type Of Entertainment
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
If you are catering to a class of people who want
oidy the best to be had in picture offerings, it would
not be well to invite them to see "The Discarded
'VN'oman," not because of the production itself but
because of the story and the rather delicate situation
put forth in one sequence. It certainly isn't for
children and if you cater to a family trade, you will
probal)! receive kicks if you show them this. On
ih ■ other hand if \-ou cater more to the transient
criiwd, } on will nuist likely lind "■'riie Discarded
WOman " a first class attraction.
And at that there will always be those who enjoy
this sort of ])icture. Make your appeal to this crowd
.'.nd direct your exploitation along the lines suggested
i'\ ill:' title. It suggests the theme of the i)icture quite
clearly and '. ou will find \)y playing it up, a good many
\vU\ come otit of curiosity, if nothing else.
ANNOUNCING
The Return Of
Leonce Perret
For the purpose of completing
in the United States, the great
International Mystery Drama
"The Empire of Diamonds''
A story of American character with scenes made in
Monte Carlo, Nice, London, Paris, Le Havre, and on
the Atlantic.
For the first time, and with special permission of the
authorities, the interior of the famous Casino at
Monte Carlo, with the play in full swing, has been
photographed.
AN AMERICAN PICTURE IN A WORLD SEHING
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Good Production Work Handicapped by Terribly Convenient Story
Anne Cornwall in
"THE GIRL IN THE RAIN"
Universal
DIRECTOR RoUin Sturgeon
AUTHOR Varick Venardy
SCENARIO BY Doris Schroeder
CAMERAMAN Alfred Gosden
AS A WHOLE Not high class stuff— may
register with audiences of smaller theaters.
STORY Terribly convenient melodrama with
most of action anticipated in subtitles.
DIRECTION Very realistic production
but mediocrity of story shows through.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good
LIGHTINGS Average
CAMERA WORK Commendable
STAR Has appeal and shows flashes of
ability but isn't able to register much here.
SUPPORT Average
EXTERIORS . . Some very realistic rainstorm stuff.
INTERIORS Satisfactory
DETAIL Production detail O. K. — story
detail very poor.
CHARACTER OF STORY Romance of heroine
who is implicated with fugitive from justice.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION 4,455 feet
"The Girl in the Rain," doesn't hit it off with the
average run of features. Its appeal is limited almost
wholly to those audiences of the smaller theaters who
are not educated up to the best there is in pictures
today and who enjoy a story that employs a lot of
old and rather crude melodramatic tricks to keep it
going.
The story is the picture's weakest point. It is a
terribly convenient melodrama in which a touch of
mystery is striven for but which is in evidence only
in the first sequence and this because the characters
are hrought on the screen without the usual intro-
ductory subtitles. But throughout the picture's
length things happen in such an all-fired convenient
fashion that the interest is severly handicapped.
Furthermore the subtitles have the annoying habit
of anticipating much of the action.
The opening scenes introduce three fugitives.
Judith, Walter and Vera, who put up at a countiv
hotel. Their relation to one another is not explained
although it is hinted that Judith and Walter are
married. Judith goes for a ride, fords a small river
but on a little island is caught in a downpour of rain
She is thrown from her horse and sustains a fractured
ankle. Boone Pendleton comes to her rescue and
they are obliged to spend nearly a week in his cabin
on the island as the river has become impassable.
Boone falls in love with Judith and proposes 'mt
because of her plight she refuses. Ir the meantine
Walter and Vera have been arrested. Detectives
come for Judith after the storm but she makes her
escape and aids Walter and Vera in breaking jail. The
rest of the picture narrows down to two chases, the
detectives after the escaped prisoners and Boone after
Judith. In the end it develops that Walter and Vera
are married and that Judith is Walter's sister. Walter
had stolen bonds to pay up gambling debts but it was
a first offense and so he is let off after the bonds have
1>een returned. And there is nothing between Judith
and Boone.
WALLACE WORSLEY Director
MEMBER OF M. P. D. A.
Current Releases
"THE STREET CALLED STRAIGHT" and
"THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME"
PROVEN BOX-OFFICE SUCCESSES
Watch For
"THE PENALTY''
Scenario by CHARLES KENYON
Released by Eminent Authors— Goldwyn
Address: Goldwyn Studios, Culver City, California
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Title and Story Arguments are Only Bets On This
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
Anne Cornwall in
"THE GIRL IN THE RAIN"
Universal
This is really one of the weaker features. En-
dowed with a very g-ood production it has a hard time
of it standing because of its poor story. Probably
exhibitors operating small houses and catering to a
clientele that hasn't learned descrimination will find
it getting over fairly well. First class audiences will
probably laugh at it more than once.
As regards drawing power the feature doesn't boast
of anything in this line either. Miss Cornwall, as yet,
has no following and she hasn't received the kind of
treatment needed to bring out her ability.
Concentrate on story arguments and give the title
a good play for it has an air of mystery about it.
HOWARD M. MITCHELL
Directed
For Fox
CURRENT RELEASES:
"LOVE'S HARVEST" and
'THE LITTLE WANDERER'*
Starring Shirley Mason
ADDRESS: FOX WEST COAST STUDIOS
Film-Lore OflFers a Real Treat for Originality, Quality, and Theme
THE BRAIN CINEMA
A Strong Plot of Love, Mystery, and Science by
ALEXANDRE A. STUART
FILM-LORE PRODUCTIONS CO., Inc.
18-20 WEST 34th STREET NEW YORK CITY
Fine Comedy and Human Interest Story After Very Poor First Reel
Zasu Pitts in
"HEART OF TWENTY"
Brentwood-Robertson-Cole
DIRECTOR Henry Kolker
AUTHOR Sarah Y. Mason
SCENARIO BY Not credited
CAMERAMAN John Leezer
AS A WHOLE Good comedy and human inter-
est production after very slow and tiresome
first reel,
STORY Good small town stuff
DIRECTION Entirely too many closeups of
star in first reel; comedy and human interest
points well brought out.
PHOTOGRAPHY Good to only fair in some
exteriors.
LIGHTINGS Satisfactory
CAMERA WORK All right
STAR Hasn't dominant personality but handles
herself well when not handicapped by super-
fluous closeups.
SUPPORT Percy Challenger registers finely in
character part.
EXTERIORS Realistic
INTERIORS Same
DETAIL Very good touches in bringing out
comedy of story.
CHARACTER OF STORY Unattractive girl
finds happiness by thinking of others and not
of her own troubles.
LENGTH OF PRODUCTION About 5,000 feet
After an exceedingly tiresome first reel "Heart of
Twenty" develops into a most enjoyable picture dom-
inated In' a lot of small town comedy incident and
some real human interest action. At the start the di-
rector has catered altogether too much to the star,
awarding her closeup after closeup for no particular
reason at all. Also a number of the early sequences
are padded all out of shape and the general effect of
all this is pretty tiring.
These first bad innings over the picture picks up
marvelously well and hits a stride that will really
"get" to the heart of the majority of fans.
The scenes concerning the electioneering for Hig-
genbotham by his family of five kids and the heroine
will most certainly register as sure-fire stuflf. They've
put a lot of wonderful detail in these sequences. The
scenes where the heroine rehearses the old man for
his public speeches with an audience of sleepy kids
and dolls touch a fine comedy vein. Then the se-
quence in the public hall where Higgenl)otham is get-
ting the worst of it from his opponent, strikes a human
interest note that is fairly resounding.
The story has to do with Katie, a rather homely
girl, who thinks so much of herself that she becomes
despondent. A burlesque effort at suicide is halted
by a good looking young man who tells her to think
about others. Thus it is that Katie completely reforms
and takes a bright outlook on life. Higgenbotham,
an old clerk in the town's largest factory, resigns
when he suspects the new manager, Wiseman, of
stealing automobiles for rebuilding in one of the shops.
Wiseman comes out for mayor and at Katie's sug-
gestion Higgenbotham starts campaigning against
him. In the meantime the good-looking young man
has taken a job in the factory and just as Higgen-
botham is getting the worst of it in a public debate,
the young hero comes in with evidence sufficient to
put Wiseman back of the bars.
The outstanding performance of the picture is that
rendered by Percy Challenger as Higgenbotham. His
is a delightful piece of character work, human to the
core. And he knows how to get his comedy over
without forcing it. Zasu Pitts goes along very well
when not burdened by the close-ups of the first reel.
She, too, has a sense of comedy, but contrast is needed
to bring it out. Others who appear are Aileen Man-
ning, Billie Dale, Tom Gallery and Jack Pratt.
No Reason Why This Couldn*t Be Improved
Box Office Analysis for the Exhibitor
This one certainly develops into a good picture after
a bad first reel. Probably this fault can be benefited
by the producers. Many of those unnecessary close-
ups could come right out without any trouble at all.
This done, with some of the padding also removed,
"Heart of Twenty" could be advertised as a fine com-
edy of small town life with a lot of human interest
tucked away in the laughs and practically all audi-
ences would agree on the point.
Pictures of this type usually get over in a big way.
Many of Charles Ray's biggest successes have con-
tained an atmosphere almost identical with this. Di-
rectors seem to be able to picture small town life more
realistically than they can big city life. So play it up
big from this angle, dwell on the comedy and the
human interest action and the rather funny election
stuff. Take out the bad spots at the start, get the
crowds in and they surely will be well enterained.
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Some Short Reels
"Jiggs and the Social Lion" — Pathe
In few respects does this issue of the "Bringing Up Father"
series differ from the offerings that have preceded it. The same
principal characters, the same underlying thought, similar if
not the same sets and a production that generally resembles
the others has been turned out. There are few bits in it that
are unusual in films, the slapstick material certainly being anti-
quated in most cases. As far as the actual story is concerned,
there is so little of that, that this is forced to depend upon its
knockabout tricks to get it over. Audiences, however, have
seen so many riotous pictures that stuff of that type no longer
causes them to get into ecstacies unless it is of unsual quality.
And that employed here hardly is up to such a standard.
Undoubtedly, the production as a whole is good to look at.
The technical end of it has certainly been taken care of in
fine fashion. The photography and lighting are splendid; the
sets elaborate. The characters have been patterned carefully
after those originated by McMannus, Johnny Ray who is feat-
ured is inclined at times to overact, while Margaret Fitzroy also
displays this tendency although to a lesser degree. Laura La
Plante as their daughter is natural and attractive, in a small
role while Ward Caulfied delineates Monohan well. The break-
ing of crockery, gymnasium scene and those at the reception
show little that is really new. Margaret Fitzroy's manipulat-
ing of the lion is the big laugh in the piece.
"Start the Show"— Pathe
Moving along at a rapid pace, this single reeler is not made
monotonous, but on the other hand, it has too few legitimate
laughs to get it over with much to spare. Is a Rolin produc-
tion, with Beatrice La Plante playing the featured role and is
set in a rural district. With one or two gags of especial merit
inserted, this could have been made a satisfactory reel, but as
it is, while there are several scenes that will amuse, this lacks
the necessary "big laughs." They started out after a while to
satirize a stock company's performance, but did not stick to it
long enough to get the laughs, stuff of that sort affords in
spite of its having been used on numerous occasions. As a
whole, a fair offering for the crowd that likes slapstick.
Another Bray Comic — Goldwyn
Judge Rummy, Tad's caricature creation, occupies the posi-
tion of prominence in the cartoon which makes up the opening
part of this Bray Comic. It has been given the title, "Doctors
Should Have Patience," which to begin with, does not sound
well as such and is built about an ancient pun. The material
making up the cartoon is not particularly funny, neither the
theme nor the bits of business comprising it being of more
than ordinary quality. About a dozen remarks clipped from
different publications make up the Lampoon portion, and as
usual, the topics selected as sources of humor are not all novel.
About four of these will cause titters in the average house.
"The Aero-Nut"— Warner Bros
In spite of the fact that throughout this two reel knock-
about comedy in which Al St. John occupies the stellar
role, there is a lack of original bits of business of the comedy
variety, it is considerably above the average short reel pro-
duction. The photography and camera work are of merit
and what puts it over is the acrobatic work of the principal.
There is one portion where St. John performs several feats
on a fiag-pole that thrill and there is also much creditable
aeroplane stuff photographed commendably- Bathing damsels
occupy a good part of the footage. St. John incidentally,
displays a likeable personality and with the proper sort of
material should ultimately take his place with the better of
the two reel comedy stars.
Bray Pictograph, No. 443 — Goldwyn
Music and its effects upon various animals has frequently
been the subject of conjecture and now a Brooklyn professor,
Bachenburg by name, is trying to teach a dog to play the
piano. They have photographed the scene of a lesson nicely,
the spectacle of the canine attempting to pound the ivories
properly, with the shot of a number of kiddies dancing about
to the tune being one that appeals. W. F. Leventhal explains
thoroughly the function of breathing, elaborating more on the
purpose of the process than on the actual manner in which it
is performed. A number of finely executed diagrams, explain
it all nicely, although much of it is rather elementary as is
the case with other Leventhal subjects. Jerry in another of
his cartoons, directed by Vernon Stallings, and called "A Punk
Piper," amuses, the idea and its execution being highly com-
mendable.
"His Mis-Step"— Universal
Only recently, another organization issued a single reeler
which was very much similar to this one, varying only in a
few details. Ben Cohen is the author of this which has an
acceptable plot and a few situations of merit. It concerns a
youthful college graduate who is informed just before departure
for home that his father has married again and that his mother
will see that he catches his step. He returns and mistakes one
of his new mother's daughters for the new parent which leads
to most of the comedy. Of course, the girl decides to continue
the deception which ultimately causes considerable trouble.
Finally he decides that the young lady is more desirable as a
sweetheart than as a mother and there is the usual clinch fade-
out after all straightened out. None of the members of the
cast are credited.
"Through Life"— Universal
Confusing in more than one spot and generally lacking in
humorous incidents and a really novel plot, this fails to register
in satisfactory style. It concerns three wedded couples, two
young and one inclined towards middle age. A grand mix-up
is caused when the female member of one of the little families
is invited to share the suite of one of the other husbands. Gos-
sip results and then an irate husband appears upon the scene
with everything being cleared in a commonplace manner at
the finish. There is little to recomend this, which is at the
best a very ordinary one reel production.
"Footprints"— Vitagraph
This comedy will certainly get over big due the wonderful
acrobatics displayed by Joe Rock, featured, and practically all
his supporting cast, combined with some excellent cutting
which serves to accentuate the thrills. The slight plot con-
cerns the kidnapping of a bride by a disgruntled suitor. The
wedding party sends for a detective and this is where Joe Rock
makes his entrance. The business he pulls as the amateur
detective, wherein he is again assisted by tricks of the camera,
is bound to get over because of its utter ridiculousness and the
serious manner in which he works it. When Joe starts in
fighting the gang of bandits the thrills and acrobatics start and
keep right on going until the end. There isn't the slightest let
down in the action and the thrills pile on one another in rapid
succession and are well commingled with laughs. All in all
a real comedy hit.
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Short Reels
"Tit for Tat"— Hall Room Boys Photoplays
For the first time in quite a while if not the first time en-
tirely, they have done away with the hall room business in
these offerings, that is, the stuff that takes place in the abode
of Percy and Ferdie, the four-flushing youths. The injection
of some more slapstick at the conclusion, a commendable story
with several excellent gags and the otherwise amusing pro-
duction given this, has made it a highly satisfactory comedy.
It finds Neeley Edwards and Hugh Fay being discharged rath-
er rudely. The manner in which they secure meals when bereft
of capital, their flirtations with the wealthy and light-hearted
Miss Millionbucks, the scheme which finds one of the duo
receiving a reward while the other is placed in jail, all serve
to put this over. Harry Williams wrote the story for the two
reefer and directed it, turning out an unusually good comedy,
while Harry Cohn has also seen to it that his name appears on
one of the captions as supervisor.
"Screen Snapshots," No. 2 — Jack Cohn— State Rights
When the exhibitor promises the fan a peep into the private
and professional lives of screen celebrities, Mr. Fan is naturally
thrilled and made expectant. The average picture patron is
usually if not always curious to know the inside information
about the stars and when Jack Cohn in an altruistic moment
conceived the idea of carrying out this scheme of letting 'em
in on it, he evidently knew what he was about. "Think of it,"
writes Cohn, sixteen stars in one reel. If you don't believe
it look at it!" Arfd he's right. Catherine Calvert, Herbert
Rawlinson, Director Horan, Priscilla Dean, Hope Hampton,
Lou Tellegen, Geraldine Farrar, Bert Lytell, Alice Lake. Anita
Stewart, Charles Ray, Florence Vidor, Howard Hickman, Bes-
sie Barriscale and others all smile, look pretty or indulge in the
delicate procedure of kissing, which is probably more enjoy-
able. This is a good fan offering having been titled in good
style and will in all probability please.
"Circxilation of the Blood" — Scientific Film Corp
When blood corpuscles and cells can be reproduced upon
the screen in sizes varying from 30,000 to several million
times their natural dimensions, the scientific value of films is
established more firmly than ever. In many respects, this
reel is remarkable. Although rather elementary, it has much
that is of interest to those who desire the information offered.
There is some question, however, as to its value as theater en-
tertainment. It was presented at the Rialto last week and cer-
tainly seemed out of place. Medical students and others who
care to go into details about the subject will find this helpful.
On the other hand, the fact that the heart pumps blood through
the body, that the arteries carry oxygenized blood, that the
veins carry the impure blood and the capillaries are the con-
necting links, are generally known so that even as a source of
added knowledge, this will fall short in many instances.
"Won By a Nose" — Universal
Charles Dorety, the only credited member of the cast,
occupies the center of the screen almost throughout the two
reels comprising this offering. F. Windemere directed it and
while in a few places, this is clever enough to provoke some
mirth, most of it is not sufficiently above the commonplace,
to insure success before a sophisticated crowd. What will
probably get the biggest laugh in the piece, a gag which inci-
dentally will meet with objections, is almost identical with
one used in a comedy seen on Broadway a few months ago.
The manner in which it is brought out differs a trifle from the
other, but not very much. There are some good shots of a
horse race that portion especially being well photographed
The culmination, however, is somewhat incomplete for they
permitted the heroine to remain in the villain's clutches. As
a whole, a comedy that is a bit better than fair.
Bfav Pictograph, No. 442 — Goldwyn
Max Fleischer's "Out of the Inkwell" cartoon which closes
this Bray reel is the brightest spot in it. Three portions make
it up, the first being devoted to the work of a large excavating
shovel and the second to Maurice Maeterlinck. Everyone has
seen the steam shovel at work so that the initial section is
hardly likely to create an unusual amount of interest. Maeter-
linck, on the other hand, is an unusually prominent figure and
the scenes in which the poet, dramatist and philosopher is seen
can be depended upon to hold attention. Fleischer's little
clown is sure to provoke much laughter in the cartoon ap-
pended. This incidentally represents the height of elaborate-
ness to which the animated caricature has been developed. The
figure is seen manipulating a Ouija Board, parading about
among the fixtures and doing other little tricks, the reproduc-
tion of which must have required a considerable amount of
care. It is a credit to Fleischer and the Bray organization.
"A Fresh Start"— Educational
Educational is turning out a series of Mermaid comedies,
the brand name of which suggests that there is to be much
beach stuff in evidence. Marvel Rea, however, is the only
member of the cast who bears any resemblance at all to a
mermaid and even she does not frolic about very much in
negligee, except in the restaurant scene. Jimmy Adams, Lige
Cronley and Frank Coleman are the three other prominent
members of the cast and Jack White directed this knockabout
offering. No one is credited with writing the story for the
simple reason, in all probability, that there was no story.
Throughout, the characters chase one another, hurl pies, tum-
ble and roll about, find themselves being catapaulted through
the air by various means and otherwise engage in a conglom-
eration of slapstick stunts, few of which are really new. Of
course, there is a market for material of this type and undoubt-
edly there will be more than one house that will book this
and please its patrons. Where audiences are discriminating,
however, and know what deserves to pass, this will not receive
a rousing reception.
"How Flowers Grow" — Mentor
Hand-colored in some cases and tinted in others, the shots
making up the first of the two parts which comprise this
offering all hold attention. They have reproduced upon the
screen the manner in which leaves and flower buds develop,
showing the unfolding and rapidly developing bits of vegeta-
tion. The growth of the arum lily, aralia, nasturtium and
other flowers is taken up in an interesting and fascinating
manner, the technical end of this having also been well taken
care of. Following the flower section is a portion devoted to
scenes taken in the Sierra Nevadas, Spain. While some of
the stuff is rather dull, much of it is highly creditable, and
with the unusual first part, this reel is practically sure to
get over almost anywhere.
"The Great Mystery"— Fox
Most of the laughs in this Mutt and Jeff cartoon come in
the early portion, and although the latter part is not quite
as clever as that which comes before it, the comedy towards
the beginning should be enough to put this over. In this.
Mutt is a detective and the scene in which he displays the
various disguises, only to have it all turn out to be a hoax
will get a smile from almost anyone. Thereafter, the manner
in which Jeff is attempting to solve the mystery himself, the
scene in which the trouble is described and others all serve to
keep this going in good style. There are some clever bits of
animation and as a whole, this is up to the usual standard
set in these productions.
"Solid Concrete"- Vitagraph
Instead of depending upon novel tricks and bits of business,
this latest Larry Semon two reeler holds up only because of
a number of thrills, photographed in remarkable fashion. In
addition to Semon, Frank Alexander, William Hauber and
Lucille Carlisle are prominent in the offering. Many of the
old stunts included in the collection of almost every knock-
about comedy producer are included in this, but they have
been screened so well that this will get over, in spite of its
lack of real humor. Most of it takes place near a large rock-
crushing plant or some such structure, with its trestles, cars,
pulleys, high scaffoldings and other edifices. Semon and
the others run over it, are daubed plentifully with semi-
liquids, tumble, roll about, fall and perform almost everything
else that one expects to see in a riotous comedy as well as a
few feats one does not expect to find. It's exicting and while
not nearly as funny as the better productions turned out by
the irrepressible Larry, has a number of whirlwind sections
to overcome that deficiency.
The SPIRIT of the TIMES
COPYRIGHT 1920
Directed by WILLIAM NIGH
Every class has its type in this cast
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Richards Confirms
Says S. A. Lynch tjas Bought Into
Saenger — No Changes Con-
templated
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Atlantic City, N. J.— E. V. Rich-
ards, Jr., general manager of the
Saenger Amusement Co. of New-
Orleans yesterday confirmed the re-
ports published in various New York
trade journals that S. .A. Lynch of
Atlanta had bought an interest in his
company.
"S. A. Lynch has purchased the
Saenger Amusement Co. stock
formerly held by Herman Fichtcn-
berg," said Mr. RSchards. This will
have no effect whatever on the policy
of Saenger Amusement.
"Any further statement in connec-
tion with what Mr. Lynch's inten-
tions are in owning this stock would
necessarily have to come from him or
from Mr. Freeman, his general man-
ager.
Richards is here for a rest.
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Atlanta — S. -A.. Lynch and Y. F.
Freeman of S. .\. Lynch Enterprises
are out of the city and in their absence
no one at the Lynch offices will
discuss the plans of the S. A. Lynch
Enterprises Finance Corp. formed
in Delaware last week with a $10,
000,000 capital or the buying into the
Saenger Amusement Co.
At First National on Saturday, it
was stated that purchase of a block
of stock in the Saenger Amusement
Co. by S. A. Lynch who is commonly
reported as being a Famous Players
ally would in no way affect First
National in as much as the Saenger
theatrical and First National interests
are separate and distinct.
It was again pointed out that any
change in First National franchises
must be approved by the full mem-
bership of the circuit.
Let More Franchises
At a meeting of the executive com-
mittee of Associated First National
held in New York last week it de-
velops that about 1,000 franchises
were submitted and approved by the
committee composed of Nathan Gor-
don, Moe Mark and Harry
Schwalbe.
First National a few weeks ago
announced the granting of 1,100 odd
franchises. Since that time it is said
about three hundred more have been
approved and with the new batch the
total is therefore said to be in the
neighborhood of 2,500.
Oh you Sennett Beauties. Can you blame a man for gomg to a hospital
with nurses like these? You'll see them all in Mack Sennett's super-pro-
duction, "Married Life," the five-reel satire released by First National.—
Advt.
Labor Will Protest
Against Present Types of Films —
A. F. of L. Passes Resolution
Condemning Them
The American Federation of Labor
in convention at Montreal last week
discussed and passed a resolution con-
demning the present output of pic-
tures, so far as the presentation of
labor problems is concerned.
(Continued on Page 3)
St. John Leaves Warners
(By wire to WID'.S DAILY)
Los .\ngeles — .\1.' St. John, after
completing his present comedy will
leave the Warner Bros, and will as-
sociate himself with E. S. Bradlrv,
said to be a retired Eastern capitalist.
St. John will hereafter appear in
five reel comedies instead of two
reelers. Incorporation papers are
now being filed for a $250,000 com-
pany.
Production plans have not boon
completed as yet but according to
present plans actual shooting will
start in six weeks.
International Plans
For Number of New Productions
Completed — Albert Capellani
Signed
Henry M. Hobart told WID'S
D.-VILY on Saturday of production
plans of International Film, producer
of Cosmopolitan Prod.
.A.lbert Capellani has been signed
by International under a long term
contract. Frank Borzagc's schedule
will keep him busy for over a year.
Robert Vignola's work has not been
completely outlined nor was any-
thing mentioned about Marion Da-
vies, as star, or Alma Rubens as feat-
ured plaver.
(Continued on Page 2)
N. C. Exhibitors in Session
fSpecial to WID'.S DAILY)
.Wilmington, N. C— The North
Carolina M. P. Exhibitors are now
in session at the Oceanic Hotel,
Wrightsville Beach.
Percy C. Wells of Wilmington is
president of the organization and H.
B. \'arncr of Lexington is secretary
and treasurer.
Strike Date Set
Laboratory Workers Fix Sept. 1-
Demands Must Be Met by
That Time
At a large mass meeting of 'th
Motion Picture Craftsmen, Local N<
(il4, held at Bryant Hall on Satui
da\' afternoon, it was unanimousl
decided by the laboratory worker
present to s«t aside .Sept. 1 as th
date upon which all of their 21 d(
mands must be met or go out on
.eeneral strike. The Motion Pictun
Craftsmen claim a membership c
close on to 2300 in Greater Nei
York.
Union officials after the meetinf
which was a closed one, stated the
sincerely hh^d a cfe^mittee repre
senting the owners would confe
with them before July 15. as it is o:
that date - that an answer of som
sort must be handed to the unioi
They said there was every indicatio
that the two factions would get tc
gether on a common ground and a
least reach the conference stage.
George G. Woodruff, secretary t
the union, said that the demands C
the union had been in the hands ■
every laboratory owner in New Yoi
by June 5. He figured that by Jul
15 each owner ought to have had su
ficient time to formulate his polic
on the matter.
Bryant Hall is estimated as havir
a 1200 seating capacity. -A. conserv
tive estimate places the number
union members at Saturday's mee
ing at 1000.
Ince to Make Sub-Sea Film
Ralph Ince, by arrangement wi^
Selznick will direct a new sub-so
film for J. E. WilHamson.
Interiors will be taken in on
of the Selznick studios around Ne^
York and exteriors in the Bahamas.
Williamson is financing the produc
tion entirely although it is possibl
release will" be through one of thi
Selznick companies.
Mix Denies Report
(By wire to WID'.S DAILY)
Los .Angeles — Tom Mix states tha
there is no truth to the report tha
he would leave Fox Film. He say.
his contract still has about 1
months to run.
Mix has just completed casting fo
his next production. He will leav
for Arizona in a few days for ex
teriors. ,
Let SOLOMON' do it, he's wise.
135 W. 44th St —Bryant 5234.— Advt.
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Monday, June 28, 1920.
On Broadway
Capitol— Mabel Mormand — "The
Slim Princess."
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Rialto— Mary Miles Minter— "Jenny
Be Good."
Rivoli— Charles Ray— "Homer Comes
Home."
Strand — Mary Pickford — "Suds,"
Broadway — "Burning Daylight."
Charles Chaplin— "Carmen."
New York— Today— William Faver-
sham— "The Man Who Lost Him-
self."
Tuesday — Dorothy Gish "Re-
modeling Her Husband."
"The Twins of Suffering Creek.'
Wednesday — William Russell —
Thursday — T. Roy Barnes—
"Scratch My Back."
Friday — William Desmond — "A
Broadway Cowboy." Corine Grif-
fith—"Bab's Candidate."
Saturday— Wanda Hawley— "Miss
Hobbs."
Sunday— "Burning Daylight."
Brooklyn Strand— Mary Pickford—
"Suds."
Next Week
Rialto — Not yet determined.
Rivoli — Not yet determined.
Strand — Norma Talmadge — "Yes or
No."
Capitol— "The Best of Luck."
Broadway — Not yet determined.
Criterion — "Humoresque."
Seven from F. P. in July
Famous Players will release seven
productions in July.
They are: "The Sins of St. An-
thony," Bryant Washburn, and
"Away Goes Prudence," Billie Burke,,
July 4; "Let's Be Fashionable,'
Douglas MacLean and Doris May,
and "The Ladder of Lies," Ethel
Clayton, July 11; "Homer Comes
Home," Charles Ray, July 18; "The
World and His Wife," Cosmopolitan
Prod., and "The Fourteenth Man,"
Robert Warwick, July 25.
Releases for yesterday are "Sand"
with William S. Hart, and "Sick
Abed" with Wallace Reid.
Here's Bobby Vernon in the new Christie two-reel comedy, "Kiss Me,
Caroline." You might call him "The Duke of Suds." Released through
Educational Film Exchange. — Advt.
Moyer to Marry
Charles E. Moyer, of United
Artists is to be married this fall to
Maris Josephine Magennis, daughter
of Dr. Bryant Charles Magennis, of
Paterson, N. J.
Mc Govern a State Righter
Elmer J. McGovern has entered
the State Rights Field. He has pur-
chased from the Pyramid Photo
Plays, Inc., a Doraldina production
entitled, "The Woman Untamed."
Sea Film Finished
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — "Neptune's Bride," a
sub-sea film produced by Capt.
Leslie T. Peacocke has been com-
pleted.
Albert B. Ormsby, head of a com-
pany known as the Ormsby Film
Corp., has arrived here to arrange
for the exploitation, of the picture.
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Rose MuUaney Resigns
Rose Mullaney, who has been cast-
ing director for Selznick, has ten-
dered her resignation. Miss Mul-
laney took over the department after
coming from Los Angeles where she
was casting at the Metro studios for
more than a year. After a rest she
will undertake the management of
picture people and directors.
Garsson Film in Toledo
Toledo, .O. — "Up in Mary's Attic,"
distributed by Fine Arts Pictures,
Inc., New York, Murray Garsson,
president, will open at the Temple
theater Julj' 11 for an indefinite run.
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_ Lab** Combine?
Reported Eastman's Weekly Output
of Raw Stock Will Be Printed
in His Own Laboratories
A common topic now being dis-
cussed in laboratory circles around
New York is the report, believed to
be an authentic one, that Eastman
Kodak will in six months have suf-
ficient laboratory facilities to print
practically the entire amount of raw
stock it turns out weekly.
Eastman, it is estimated by well
informed persons, manufactures 12,-
500,000 feet of raw stock weekly.
The reported laboratory move will
follow these lines, if it proves to be
true:
Jules E. Brulatour, the distributor
of Eastman stock in New York, is
said to have a large interest in a
Fort Lee laboratory which is one of
the largest in the East. Immediate-
ly in the rear of this plant is another
laboratory which is now under con-
struction and which will be finished
in a few months.
In Long Island City, Brulatour in-
terests are understood to be financ-
ing the erection of a third laboratory
which will be finished in about four
months.
These plants when finished and in
full working swing, together with the
third plant now turning out about
2,000,000 feet per week, will be able
to take care of almost the entire out-
put of raw stock of the Eastman
plants. Laboratory men point out
that the three plants can turn out
about 9,000,000 or 10,000,000 feet per
week and that with a force working
overtime the "labs" will equal the
(Continued on Page 2)
Musgrove Leaves for Australia
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Harry Musgrove,
former general manager of Austra-
lasian Films, Ltd., the largest film
organization in Australia, has left for
home without making his contem-
plated trip to New York.
Finis Fox Leaves Metro
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Finis Fox who has
been with Metro's scenario depart-
ment for some time past has left that
organization.
It is understood that he will join
the Katherine Mc Donald Prod.
Swickard Back With Metro
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Charles Swickard
who directed several productions for
Metro and recently directed Sessue
Hayakawa for Robertson Cole has
rejoined Metro. It is not known as
yet what his first picture will be.
"Your senior partner has just propos
haps I shall accept." — Constance Tal
Loos production, "The Perfect Worn
ed to me," she laughed. "I think per-
madge in the John Emerson — Anita
an," a First National attraction — Advt
Film Rights Jump
The "Times" Discusses Purchase of
Stage Plays for Pictures and
Quotes Figures as Proof.
How the prices asked for film
rights to stage plays have jumped
in the last few years is discussed in
an article which appeared in Sun-
day's "Times."
(Continued on Page 3)
New First National Unit
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Dover, Del. — The Associated First
National Pictures of Southern Cali-
fornia have been chartered here with
a capitalization of $146,000.
The Corporation Trust Co. put
through the incorporation.
San Marco Films
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Albany— A $500,000 company has
been chartered called the San Marco
Films.
The incorporators are M. De Pas-
quali, T. J. Smith and J. Franken-
berg, all at the Herald Square Hotel,
New York City.
N. C. Endorses Cohen
Southern Organization Backs New
Exhibitor Body — Eighth
Annual Meeting Closes
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Wrightsville Beach, N. C. — The
eighth aimual convention of the
North Carolina Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' Association has adjourned
after a two day session.
The Carolinians passed resolutions
strongly endorsing the Motion Pic-
ture Theater Owners of America and
within ten minutes this state's quota
(Continued on Page 4)
Start Work on Loew Theater
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— The first step in the
construction of the new Loew theater
and office building at 7th St. and
Broadway has been taken in the let-
ting of a contract to raise a three
story building now on the site of the
proposed structure.
Gilbert Wright of the Wright-
Callender-Andrews Co. announced
:his Saturday. His company under-
taking the construction of the new
building.
Straw Vote Planned
By First National Exhibitors — Ex-
pected 4,000,000 Voters Will
Be Reached
A presidential straw vote is to be
launched by between 5,000 and 6,000
exhibitors of Associated First Na-
tional I'ictures, Inc., immediately fol-
lowing the conclusion of the Demo-
cratic national convention in San
Francisco.
The plans which have already been
worked out in detail call for what is
expected to be the most far-reaching
canvass of public opinion ever under-
taken in the history of the United
States. It is expected that througl
the medium of the motion picture
(Continued on Page 3)
Caprice Placed Under Contract
Pathe has signed June Caprice
under a long term contract to ap-
pear in features and serials.
Lesser Leaves Today
Sol Lesser leaves today for Cali-
fornia.
Mandlebaum Here
E. Mandlebaum, Ohio First Nj
tional franchise holder, is in town fo
a few days.
Brandt Due Today
Joe Brandt, formerlj' of Nationa
Film, is due in New York today froni
California. ,j
Rifkin Meeting in July
Herman Rifkin has called a meet
ing of independent exchangemen foi
July 7. No place has been set as yet.
The Niblos Here
Mr. and i^Irs. Fred Niblo (Enid
Bennett) arrived in town yesterday
from California. They are at the
Claridge.
Goldman, Gen'l Manager
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
St. Louis. — William Goldman, fo""
a number of years an exhibitor in St.
Louis, has been appointed general
manager of the Famous Players-
Missouri Corp.
Goldman succeeds Fred M. Mc ,.
Cellan, who resigned. ♦
Uffner Replaces Levey
George Uffner has been placed in
charge of the educational and indus-
trial department at Universal suc-
ceeding Harry Levey.
Uffner was one of the sales man-
agers of the Big U. exchange until
appointed to the new post by Car
sLaemmle. .
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Inter- Ocean in Hollywood
I Los Angeles — Inter-Ocean Film
iCorp. of New York has opened a
(Iroast office at 6514 Hollywood Boul-
fjvard. Eugene Kaufman is in charge.
^ Eva Pearson will appear in the
prologue of "Determination."
Sir:
The Morning Telegraph
says:
"If George Ade has been
asked by means of an en-
/ graved invitation and a
cheque for $100,000 to write
' a play for Mabel Normand
* he could not have written
a story that fits her more
exactly than 'The Slim
Princess.' "
Film Rights Jump
(Continued from Page 1)
The article said in part:
■'About a year ago they (the prices) had
reached the stage when $50,000 was being
offered for some of the most successful of
the season's plays, but today $50,000 is any-
thing but an exceptional price. A week ago
it was recorded in these columns that $110,-
000 had been refused for the motion pic-
ture rights ~to 'The Storm,' but there are
half a dozen or more instances where even
that figure has been beaten.
"According to those wlio are in position
to know, a bona fide offer of $250,000 has
been received for the film rights to 'East is
West.' The offer was rejected — not necessa-
rily because the amount was considered too
low, but because the producer of 'East is
West' is beginning to hope that that play
will duplicate the career of 'The Bird of
Paradise,' which is at present in its ninth
or tenth year. Incidentally, 'The Bird of
Paradise' will undoubtedly bring several
hundred thousand dollars for pictures, for it
is a piece known up and down the whole
country, and now in England as well.
"For 'I.jghtnin'.' finishing its second year
in New York, the movie men have offered
$200,000, but it has not yet been accepted.
The part of 'Lightnin' ' which will eventually
reach the screen — to wit, the story — is ordi-
nary at best ; the play has made its success j
on the characterization of the leading role, j
But when they buy a successful play .the I
picture men seem to consider the story last i
of all. '39 East' with a mere shell of a !
story, brought $5,000 for nictures. but it i
was the title for which the $45,000 was
paid.
"Following a season's run in New York,
$100,000 has been offered for the film rights
to this piece ('Clarence'), although the story
of the plan amounts to nothing, and there
is no reason to believe that it will make a
good picture.
"Apparently a season's run in New York
automatically makes a play worth about
$100,000 to the film producers. Douglas
Fairbanks has offered $125,000 for the rights
to 'A Tailor-Made Man,' and the rotund
Mr. Arbuckle is willing to jpay $75,000 for
'As You Were,' a musical comedy. Neither
of these offers has been accepted as yet.
"The shallowest failure is worth thou-
sands of dollars these days — 'Curiosity.'
which lasted a few weeks at the Greenwich
Village this last season, sold to the films
for $17,000, and 'Oh, Henry!' is said to
have brought $6,000.
"When 'Within the Law' brought $50,000
nearly two years ago. that figure was con-
sidered sensational. But $75,000 has now
been offered for 'Friendly Enemies,' and its
producer is holding out for $100,000.
"According to the standard form of au-
thors' contract, all money received for mo-
tion picture rights is divided equally be-
tween producer and playwright. It was once
reported that the playwrights were about to
agitata for a larger percentage, but it was
eventually decided that the fifty-fifty division
w^as eminently fair, since the producer, by
risking his money, did his share to popu-
larize the play and was accordingly entitled
to an equal share of the proceeds. Nearly
always, when there are two or more au-
thors, they divide only 50 per cent, of the
picture money, but there are some excep-
tions to this rule. Wilson Collison, when he
was persuaded to take a collaborator for
'Up in Mabel's Room' and 'The Girl in the
Limousine.' was offered a full third of the
film money in compensation therefor. These
two plays have not as yet been sold for pic-
tures, but Mr. Collison has placed a v-alue of
$20,000 upon his interest in each, which
would bring the price of each of the plavs
to $60,000.
"A new practice which has latterly sprung
up in the picture game has already led to a
change in some playwrights' contracts, and
will probably lead to others. This particu-
lar practice is the making of a play into
a second film after a lapse of years, gener-
ally by a new company, which has bought
the film rights from the concern which made
the original picture. A recent example of
this has been 'Alias Jimmy N'alentine,' which
Metro has just released as a film after pur-
chasing the rights from the company which
had made the story into a picture years ago.
In this case, of course, the first purchaser
was the big winner, and to guard against
this many playwrights are now stipulating
that the film rights to their plays shall not
be sold outright, but shall be leased for a
period of five years, after which they shall
revert to the playwright and the original
producer of the play.
"When the production of a play is financ-
ed by a film company with the picture rights
in view, as has become the fashion recent-
ly, the picture company generally agrees in
advance of production upon the amount to
be paid for the film rights. Sometimes, how-
ever, the contract is closed under an op-
tional agreement, which throws the rights
into the open market. Something of this
kind seems to be happening in the case ot
'The Storm,' for there is no doubt that the
production of that play was largely financed
by tlie Famous Players. Now the rights
are being bid for, and should the Famous
Players be outbid they will be reimbursed
for all money expended upon the production.
"The recent agitation of the playwrights
for a standard contract, stipulating the pre-
cise manner in which the film rights to a
play may be disposed of, grew out of a feel-
ing that the more shrewd of the managers
were occasionally getting the better of the
unsophisticated author."
Hodkinson Field Changes
The Hodkinson Corp. announces
the following changes in the field
force :
H. M. Owens, Kansas City mana-
ge. He is succeeded in St. Louis by
James Guest. Jack Krum is Hod-
kinson manager at Denver. C. A.
Thompson now New York manager.
W. T. Tall is Los Angeles manager
and Jack Schaeflfer is in charge at
Dallas. C. S. Merwin is in charge at
Spokane.
The sales force now includes 70
men.
"Lab" Combine?
(Continued from Page 1)
raw stock output in point of capac-
ity.
^ There has been nothing definite
stated that would give the reported
move an official status, but those "in
the know" are quite sure that plans
are now being rapidly completed
which would make Eastman a power
to be reckoned within the laboratory
field.
Mr. Brulatour's office when asked
yesterday whether he had any con-
nection with any laboratories now
being built said there was nothing to
the report.
Selznick Additions
Selznick has signed Victor Heer-
man to direct for the organization
and Sarah Y. Mason to do scripts.
Lee Kugel has established offices
at 140 W. 42nd St.
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KmcTc r.f m,^.-^ +1 Fui'iiv,.!! ic either the Republican or Demo-
jngs 01 more than a few hundu- • r -j ^ j
, thousand voters. """« tic nominees for president and
With the united front that seva^-P""^"?'"*-. ^^^ Socialists arc
(thousand theaters will present in s^ mentioned, and no candidates
ematically testing the public pu. f"^ °*''"' °^" ^""^ included m
he industry is expected to prove l, \ . ^ , ^ ^
aost accurate political gauge yet r "^ theater patron is to be handed
'loyed, and the results will probaF straw ballot form as soon as he
)e looked for with the deepest int'^^''^ ^^^ theater. He merely checks
St at Washington. 5 party preference, fills in his name
Officials of Associated First ^"^ address, and hands it to any em-
ional will ofifer to Senator War°>'^^ °^ "^'^^ theater on leaving. It
2. Harding and Governor Cal understood and so stated on the
Toolidge and to the Democr-^'^°' *^^a^ under no circumstances
lominees a special service of ta'". ^^^ voter's name be used. He is
ated reports by cities and states^^'^^"^ ^^ watch his newspaper for
rapidly as the straw ballots F^'' state and national returns on
counted and classified. 'e straw ballot.
It is expected that all returns fr Many exhibitors expect to enlist
I the straw vote will be in and c(^^ copoperation of their local news-
jpletely classified by the middle ^P^*"^ "^ obtaining results from this
September. anvass.
Previous straw votes of news „ ~r ! 7" ,
pers and magazines have had tl S*^""* Razing Shortly
Iresponses confined to a few hund Philadelphia— The Bingham Hotel
thousands readers and consequeras been closed and about July 12
were restricted, whereas in this azing of the structure will com-
st.ance it is estimated by Associanence to make way for the 4,000
^nnn Rational that an average heater and combination office build-
1,000 ballots will be returned frng. The total investment is said lo
every theater. otal $5,000,000.
The bulk returns received will
classified according to cities Albert Plummer of Character Pic-
states and not by the generally itures has left for Florida, where pro-
ognized film territory, or by the duction headquarters are located.
called presidential electoral distri
The home office will divide ■
feminine from the masculine vo
and the listing will show the femii
votes which come from states t
have suffrage and the feminine vc
gathered in states where the ba
has not been granted to women
will reveal to what extent future pi
idential elections may by swayed
the feminine vote in case women
given the ballot nationally.
Englishmen Leave for Home
Harry Ward and Paul Kimberley,
well known English film men, left
for Europe on Saturday on the Co-
rona which has aboard Richard A.
Rowland and J. Frank Brockliss.
Blake, Levey's Aid
Ben Blake has been appointed
chief of Directorial Staff of the new
film company organized by Harry
Levey. "Truth Productions" is the
name of the first series of pictures to
be released by Levey. The name is
an adaptation of the slogan of the As-
sociated Advertising Clubs of the
World.
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Western producers are now get-
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King Vidor's second production
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Man," was previewed at the Plaza,
59th St. and Madison Ave., a night or
So ago by First National officials and
others.
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Question No, 7
What About
the
Foreign Situation
Answer
Wid^s 1920
Year Book
Will Tell
Eugene O'Brien's production, "The
Nobleman." has been changed to
"The Thug."
Fred Schaefer
(Vitagraph)
Continuity & Titles
Continuity: "The Sea Rider."
Titles: "Dollars and the Woman,"
Avenger" (Serial), "The Island
of Regeneration."
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No. 11
"HER RIGHT TO LIVE"
with Peggy Hyland
PAUL SCARDON
Directed It
And also
"Partners of the Night"
I and
"Milestones"
For Goldwyn
N.C. Endorses Cohen
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to the national treasury was exceed-
ed by several Inindred dollars.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: Percy W. Wells.
Wilmington, was elected president;
H. B. Varner, of Lexington, secre-
tary and treasurer. R. D. Craver, of
Charlotte, H. T. Drake, Fayettes-
ville, and R. G. Hill, of Greensboro,
were elected first, second and third
vice-presidents respectively. A. F.
Sams of Winston-Salem was selected
to act as attorney for the organiza-
tion.
Sam I. Berman and Willard Pat-
terson of the national organization
addressed the exhibitors on the re-
sults achieved at the Cleveland con-
vention.
Ch
^^l Mission Work With Aid of FUms
] A party of 86 missionaries of the
l^jMethodist Episcopal Church will
i. ileave this week for 'various points in
£<Africa, India, Malaysia and China to
launch the missionary work outline
"by the Board of Foreign Missions.
With them will go a complete
equipment of projection machines
and film. The missionaries have
been specially trained in film work
and it is expected that the film will
"^"play an important part in their work
abroad.
•C
L< Select Opens Four Branches
^T Four new branches have been
j ^opened by Select Pictures. They are
ti at Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Mil-
j. waukee and Portland, Me.
to
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Judgment Filed Against Dooley
A judgment for $225.20 has been
filed against the Johnny Dooley Film
Comedies, Inc., by William Birus,
Inc.
Clara Beranger Going Abroad
Clara Beranger, Famous Players
scenarist, sails for Europe July 8.
It is a business and pleasure trip
combined.
Milliken Backing Cleveland BIdg.
Columbus, O. — The James E. Mil-
liken Co. of this city and Cleveland
is the financial backing for the Cleve-
land Film Exchange Building Co.,
which is erecting the new exchange
building in Cleveland. Milliken is
offering a stock issue of $300,000 in
8 per cent cumulative preferred stock
to finance the exchange building
company.
Suggestion for Chinese Trade
Washington~"Commerce Reports"
say: "A suggestion has been made
by Consul Stuart J. Fuller, Tientsin,
that the interest in moving pictures
in China could be considerably in-
creased by inserting well-worded
Chinese texts in addition to those in
English. There are at present about
half a dozen motion picture theaters
in Tientsin, of which the leading for-
eign house has a capacity of 600, and
the Chinese ones seat from 500 to
2,000 people and give two shows
daih'. Films from most of the larger
American companies are exhibited,
the popularity of the stars being
about the same as in the United
States."
A sketch from one of the new Animatflt
now appearing on the screens of
country. — Advt.
Madieu Leaves for France
Aboard the La France which is
carrying Paul Brunet to Europe is
also Leon Madieu, chairman of the
board of directors of Pathe Cinema
of Paris.
Several important announcements
are promised when Brunet returns to
this country in September.
oon Comedies, "The Gumps,
theaters throughout the
thling
Tims
Film Passes in Ohio
land— The Ohio Board of
CL, with several minor changes,
hlsed "Some Wild Oats," Sam-
uffnmins' film. It opened for a
nthe Grand theater yesterday.
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ite
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er
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)h L. Kelly is again handling
tVhIicitv for Hallmark.
1
Hopp Hadley, newly appointed
production manager for Hallmark, is
now re-editing and titling a number
of Triangle reissues.
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re was an unusual thumping of his heart and a new thrill that kept
woman hater from fleeing. — Constance Talmadge in "The Perfect
man," a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, released by First Na-
al.— Advt.
►randt to Produce
e Brandt arrived in New York
California yesterday. He has
^ under way for the formation of
\v organization which will act as
n clearing house for independent
ictions.
aadt stated he has not allied
f with any organization, con-
■ to report. He says that in all
ibility he will make several
is himself for the distributing
lization. Regarding distribution
says he has a "unique"
of selling films.
J^eranger Leaves Fox
Berangcr, until last Octo-
rector on D. W. Griffith's
taken the final scenes of
^Seventeen," which follow-
^ihattan Knight" closes his
with Fox. His future
iknown.
Morey on His Oavii
It is now stated definitely that
Harry Morey, for 12 years with Vita-
graph, has left that organization to
become an independent producer.
Morey's new producing unit is now
being organized. Three stories are
under consideration and the first has
been practically decided upon. Mo-
rey says he will endeavor to special-
ize in "personality" stories.
Vitagraph states that it still has a
number of Morey productions for
release.
Lynch to Remain West
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — John Lynch, head of
the Selznick scenario department, will
not return East with the remainder
of the organization.
Lynch merely says he may have
some announcement to make later.
R.-C. Offices Move
Los Angeles — The coast offices of
Robertson-Cole have moved from
the Marsh Bldg. to 405 Currier Bldg.
2 Loew Dividends
Payable July 15 — Regular Quarterlj
Issues — y/c on the Common
Stock
Loew's, Inc., has declared two div
idends, both payable July 15 to stock
holders of record June 30.
The dividends are regular quar
terly ones and are on both the com
mon and preferred stocks. The for
mer is a five per cent dividend ani
the latter 1% per cent.
Sells Hallmark for S. A.
Adolph Penn, head of the Peni
Import and Export Company, ha
sold the South American rights fo
all Hallmark pictures, exclusive o
serials, for Argentine, Uruguay, Par
aguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Ec
uador. The name of the buyer i
not disclosed.
Negotiations are now under wa;
for the West Indies, Mexico am
Central America.
Gale Henry With C. L. Chester
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Gale Henry Prod
will start producing shortly at th
Henry Lehrman studios in Culvt
City. C. L. Chester will release.
Bradford Joins A. P.
F. B. Warren, general manager o
Associated Producers, Inc., announce
the appointment of Ralph B. Brad
ford as Minneapolis manager for As
sociated Producers.
Bradford was Minneapolis manage
for Goldwyn at the time Mr. War
ren was with that organization an<
joined Associated Producers aftc
resigning as Famous Players man
ager in Chicago.
Six the First Year
According to Niblo's Plans — Fou
With Enid Bennett and Two
Specials
Fred Niblo, who with his wife
Enid Bennett, have just severed rela
tions with the Thomas H. Ince or
ganization in California, said yester
day that he plans to turn out si:
productions for 1920-1921.
As noted in WID'S DAILY, Mr
Niblo plans two production units
one a company for Enid Bennett an(
a second for himself. The Bennet
unit will make four productions nex
year while Niblo will make two spe
cials.
"I am anxious to get away fron
the program picture," said Niblo
"During the last two years while '.
was with Mr. Ince I made 18 pic
turcs.
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At Broadway Theaters
Strand
Mary Pickford is attracting large audi-
ences this week despite the warm weather
even though "Suds" her latest production,
is sending them away somewhat disappointed.
"Suds" is a poor follow-up for "Pollyanna."
The overture is "Henry VIII Dances," fol-
lowed up by a Chester Scenic. "When
Dreams Come True," scenes showing the
Great War of China. The topical review
contains nothing unusual except the cartoon
and the trick photography bit called "The
Shimmy Epidemic," which afforded consid-
erable amusement. Harry Allen sings a
Mother's Street Song. A street song ap-
propriate to the atmosphere of "Suds" is
used.
After the feature Estelle Carey sings
"Because of You" and "I Pass by Your
Window." The comedy is a "Fresh Start."
The organ solo concluded.
Radin Sales
Chicago — Century Film Co. has
nirchased "Thru Eyes of Men" for
Ill'uois.
Cincinnati — The rights on "The
Red Viper" have been purchased by
the Fine Arts Film Exchange for
Ohio and Kentucky.
Sir:
The Sun and Herald says of
"The Slim Princess":
"Miss Normand's playing is
one of the most diverting things
she has done, assisted by Hugh
Thompson, TuUy Marshall and
exotic settings that are as good
as a Cook's tour through the
Orient."
Rivoli
Barrins the Charles Ray feature the bill
at the Rivoli this week has a decidedly Span-
ish flavor, evidencing itself in the first four
nimibers on the program. The overture is
Chahrier's "Espana" and this is followed by
some old hand-colored scenes of Spain. No.
3 is a scene with song and dance entilrted,
"In Granada." The scene is full of color,
tlie singing stirring and typical and the danc-
ing with castanets finishes off the picture
prettily.
TJie first item in the pictorial is a scene
of the city of Madrid during the recent
strike demonstrations. After this the week-
ly switches into various pictures of interest,
not the least of which arc more cartoons
from Marcus and a new Mutt and Jeff num-
ber, "The Great Mystery." A noveltv is
"Swing Song." rendered by Miss Turk Rohn
from a swing of electric lights and flowers
liffore a pretty cloud effect backdrop.
"Homer Comes Home" registers in typical
Charles Rav fashion and the Sunshine com-
edy, "The .Tazz Bandits," that follows scores
with its varieties of foolishness. The organ
solo is the "Vox Humana Chorus."
Rialto
Mary Miles Minter headlines at the Rialto
this week in the Realart nicture, "Jenny Be
Good." A good touch of staging is in evi-
dence in the number immediately preceding
the feature, the popular "Somewhere a Voice
is Calling." sung by Gladys Rice. This is
appropriate to the feature and creates the
proper atmosohere. The "Mignon Overture"
opens the bill and the magazine follows with
its varying pictures of news value and per-
tnanent interest. The song and the feature
follow in order.
Number 5 is perhaps the real high light
of the bill. The orchestra renders selections
from Hueo Reisenfeld's musical comedy,
"Betty, Be Good," and the interest these
numbers awaken is marked. The similarity
of the titles of the picture and the musical
comedy also arouse no little comment. The
playing of the music during the week seems
another fine stroke of showmanshin. The
■ilack Sennett comedy, "You Wouldn't Be-
iiSj'e It." registered very well, while the
organ solo is Hollins' "Concert Overture in
C Major."
New Theaters
Houses Under Constructic
Buffalo. — Shea's Aletropolifa:
and New Loew house being built
Alameda, Cal. — Frank Meh'.ey
direct Neptune, to open early in
Williams, Cal— E. J. Miller bJ
ing. 800.
Selma, Cal. — Serimian Bros, bt
ing.
Madera, Cal.— A. C. H. Cliv
lain building.
Turlock, Cal. — California v
complete when organ is instalk
Houses Planned
Mineral Wells, Texas. — Styx's
Artledge, to build Queen. $65,()00|
'
Dallas, Texas. — A. J. Urbish.
COO.
Springfield, O. — Philip Chak
build.
New Brunswick, N. J.—
Shusterman. $125,000.
Key West, Fla. — Karl Thonip
Over $35,000 estimated cost.
La Rose Back With RiesenfeU
Joe La Rose is back at tliea
conducted by Hugo Riesenfeld.
left his post as production mani
to become assistant to C. L. Che
in California, but didn't remain
the coast very long.
Broadway
Victor Kremer's re-issue of Charles Chap-
lin's burlesque on "Carmen" is beine feat-
ured at this house this week, with Metro's
production of "Burning Daylight." the Jack
London story featuring Mitchell Lewis,
holding down second place in the billing.
The double attraction or triple attraction,
for there is also a musical act called "Mid-
night Rollickers." is serving to keep the
house well filled. As usual, the Topical Re-
view is offered as well as "Tonics of the
Day." Selections from "Carmen" comprise
the overture, with the usual organ solo wind-
ing un the program. "The End of a Per-
fect Dav" is being rendered on the organ
this week.
Caoitol
S. L. Rothapfel has again arranged a pro-
gram slightly out of the ordinary at the
Capitol. The overture is combined with
singing by the Capitol ensemble and ballet
dancing. Selections from "La Giconda" are
reWOered, the first part including the finale
^Act 3 utilizing the chorus, the second
''part "The Dance of the Hours" brmgmg
the ballot into play. The dance.s are
rendered before a typically soft and well
lighted Wenger setting. "Outlaws of the
Trimble Finishes Thomas Filit
Los Angeles — Larry Trimble
finished his Olive Thomas pro
tion for Selznick. He will not
east with that organization but
continue work here. Present p
unknown.
Lightens Get $7,500
Los Angeles — William R,
Louis D. Lighten, writers, will
$7,500, according to a settlement
completed out of court. The L
tons had planned to file suit aga
Goldwyn for recovering the mo
when the settlement was perfecte
Next Week's Features
The Rialto next week will
"The Ladder of Lies" with E
Clayton; the Rivoli, "Away
Prudence," with Billie Burke, and
Brooklyn Strand, Mack Senn'
"Married Life" and Tom Moor<
"The Great Accident."
Wilderness," a Robertson-Cole scenic
ne.xt position and seems to register I
even though it was shown for a wtcl
Broadway before. Saint-Saens, "The S«
is rendered by a ballet dancer. Mile. 0
barelii, tliis number registering excella
The ensemble is used at the opening of
news reels, rendering "Smiles." During
scenes showing the Harvard reuiii"''
graduates, "Fair Harvard" is given
Oriental Chant" precedes the featuiu
bein.g given by George Allen who is I
in tiie center of a hazey, oriental anpe
background. Mabel Normand in "The
Princess" follows. The ensemble
again at the star's entrance when a
bars of "Peekaboo" are given. "Dardtn
lect
ilso sung during the picture's run.
ions from Victor Herbert's "Xat
f'^llow and then comes - .n^
/ouldn't Believe It."
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)N, CONN. — Harvard dc-
'race l)y 8 boat-lengths —
CHS of both colleges start
course.
MEX.— Hail Mexico s new
lolpho de la Huerta, provi-
of Mexico, on balcony. re-
General Obrcgon's soldiers.
N. Y. — Dedicate memorial
inoi's Indians— Chief Isca of
jicuiUy opens Ga-wan-ka, a
CAL. — Earthquake again
i,Iemories of San Francisco's
36 are revived as earthquake
les and vicinity — scenes ot
THERE— Cyclists— There's a
Iwhecl" at Galveston; it is cal-
[Bicycle and rides the waves
bjiIA PA. — Nation-wide trials
"•.amcs— Star athletes ot country
Seld and track events for the
[harbor, MICH.— Smallest
t world in action— It weighs 55
1/8 Horse Power, and can carry
v'^KES, ILL.— World's largest
-That' aerial progress is not ne-
ved by a visit to Air Mechanics
3 200 learn plane construction.
ENGLAND.— The Feast of
findus in Great Britian solemnly
at Moslem Festival with sacred
Buzzing Around
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles— Harry O. Da-
vis, formerly with Universal
and then with Triangle, was
seen buzzing around the Brun-
ton lot Monday afterr.oon.
When a WID'S DAILY
representative asked him about
his plans, Davis replied: ^^
"I have no plans at present.
But H. O. said that with a
smile.
Rosenzweig Promoted
Charles Rosenzwieg has been made
general sales manager of the Big U
exchange. Previouslj' a board of
three had the sales in charge but
losenzwcig will now swing the whole
exchange himself.
Change Title of PhiUips Title
Universal has changed the title of
"Ambition" in which Dorothy Phil-
lips appears to "Once to Lvery
Woman."
Universal conducted a contest tor
the best title. Edward Moffat ad-
vertising manager won the prize.
First Broadwell Finished
"The $100,000 Kiss" the first of the
Nick Carter stories to be filmed oy
Broadwell Prod, has been finished,
according to John Glavcy publicity
director. The company produces at
Medford, Mass., a surburb of Boston.
William Colvin wlio
in a number of coast
tions is in town to
Shinman's family reun
has appeared
made produc-
atlend ICrnest
ion.
Maurer Comptroller of Pioneer
V. P. Maurer has been appointed
comptroller of the auditing depart-
ment of Pioneer. Maurer succeeds
Wilbur F. Hurst, recently resigned.
William P. Carleton is appearing
in the cast supporting Geraldine Far-
rar in "The Riddle Woman/^
The big producers know
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We own outright.
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the Prince Louis de Bourbon Pic-
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with a capitalization of $1,000,000.
The new company expects to ex-
ploit an individual known as Prince
Louis de Bourbon who claims to be
a half-brother to the King of Spain.
Troupe Coming Back
|y wire to WID'S DAILY)
Angeles— Olive Thomas left
,v York yesterday after com
a picture
Spoor-T h o m p s o n Laboratories
have secured new quarters at 110 W.
40th St. for their local sales office
and service bureau.
at the Brunton
Harry Rapf, coast produc-
anager for Selznick, his secre-
*.nita Godfrey, and Katherme
continuity writer, will leave
for the East. In that second
ivyill also be Henry Kolker and
istants.
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STUDIO FOR RENT
Fully equipped, in Yonkers.
Large floor space.
Weiss Bros., 1476 Broadway
Room nil Phone Bryant 3271
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"WE NEVER DISAPP PINT ^'
Question No. 8
WHERE CAN
I OBTAIN
THAT
PICTURE
Answer
Wid's 1920
Year Book
Will Tell
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Wednesday, Jui
Putting It Over
Here is hoiu a brother exhib-
itor put his shov) over. Send
along your ideas. Let the other
fellow knov) how you cleaned
up.
The publicity department of Fa-
mous Players has effected a tie-up
with The Osborne Company of Nev/-
ark, N. J., manufacturers of art cal-
endars, on a series of calendars carry-
ing portraits of stars.
Each calendar, printed in full col-
ors and covering the year 1921, con-
tains the portrait of a popular act-
ress. Twelve different sets of the
calendars were made and of the
twelve, nine contained Paramount
Stars or players, among them being
Elsie Ferguson, Ethel Clayton, Irene
Castle, Billie Burke. Dorothy Dal-
ton and Marion Davies.
It is estimated 3,000,000 of these
calendars will be sold throughout
the country.
Incorporations
Albany, N. Y.— Sylvia Amusement
Corp., Brooklyn, moving pictures
$5,000. M. Wolf, A. R. Rosenberg,
M. Fledman, 220 5th Ave.
Albany, N. Y.— Hepworth Picture
Plays, Manhattan, 1,000 shares com-
mon stock no par value active capi-
tal $5,000. P. Kimberley, T. P. Mc-
Mahon, B. O. Elliott, 1400 B'way.
Albany— Film Crest Photoplays,
Manhattan, $100,000, H. M. Marks, J.
S. List F. Freeman, 816 Eastern
Parkway, Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — The owner of a
local neighborhood house recently
put over, a stunt that caused the
newspapers to give an unusual
amount of space to his theater.
He decided to install a cooling
system in his house and although it
was unnecessary, demanded that the
street be closed. Upon being re-
fused a permit, he applied for a writ
of mandamus to compel the issuance
of the permit. A trip to court re-
porters, and the hearing received big
space. Everyone received the im-
pression that the manager was doing
all he could be his patrons and the
house received much boosting.
Charges of discrimination etc., kept
the newspaper boys busy rushing
copy through and the theater capi-
talized. The court finally ordering a
limited permit.
Albany— M. M. Enterprises, Man-
hattan, $20,000 S. Brand H. E. Lub-
etkin, E. A. Brown, 1049 Tinton Ave.
Bronx.
Albany — Preferred Pictures, Man-
hattan, 3,000 shares common stock no
par value active capital $25,000 W. T.
Welch L. H. Ferber, D. Elkins, 141
B'way.
Dover-Bird Film Service, $500,000,
M. L. Rogers, L. A. Irwin, W. G.
Singer, Wilmington.
Dallas — Herschel Stuart, manager
of the Hulsey-Lynch interests, is
right up to the minute in securing a
toe-hold on a good thing.
Recently the D^iTi*, ■ Times Her-
ald, an. afternoon newspaper, staged
a baby show, which proved to be a
big hit among the mother and par-
ents of the kiddies in Dallas. A
gold medal was presented to each of
the three winners, and the show was
a town topic, as practically every
baby in the city was entered in the
show.
Stuart, ever on the alert, hit upon
the bright idea of filming the kid-
dies, and running the picture at the
Queen. Not only did the picture
draw crowds of proud papas and
mamas to the show, but the Herald
carried a page one story each day
telling their patrons that the Baby
Show winners were being shown at
the Queen. Hence, Stuart not only
got a lot of free advertising, but a
crowded house.
Launching a Baby Show ought to
be a simple matter in any enterpris-
ing city, and- it goes big.
Fisher After Franchise Holders
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle — F. V. Fisher, Northwest
manager of First National, reports
the sale of franchises in his territory
as progressing rapidly. He has just
returned from Spokane, where he
sold the first run to Clemmer and
second run to Allen Circuit.
Fisher bought during his recent
trip to New York several old Chap-
'in releases, "Carmen," "The Cham-
pion," "By the Sea," "Work," and
"A Jitney Elopement." All are
booked at first run theatres in Seat-
tle, Portland and Tacoma.
Can we trust
"FICKLE WOMEN"
in
YOUR HANDS?
D. N. Schwab Prod. (Inc.)
117 W. 46th St.
CONVENIENCE
316 East 48th St.
DOBBS LABORATORY
Murray Hill 4963
Negative Developing
Sample Prints — Titles
Quick Service
Small Studio for Rent
Radm has finished "Man and
Woman," which they are offering to
state right buyers.
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Weinkirch Transferred
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Seattle — Mike Weinkirch, manager
of Strand since it was taken over by
Jensen and Von Herberg over two
years ago, has been transferred to
Strand in Tacoma. He has been
succeeded at the Seattle Strand by
Charles C. Branham.
Transatlantic Increases Capital
(Special to WID'S DAILY)
Albany— The Transatlantic Film
Corp. has been granted permission
to increase its capital from $1,000 to
■$2500,000.
Two Companies Di
(By wire to WID'S Di
Albany— The . Columbi
Corp. and the B. A. R
Plays, Inc., have notified
tary of the State of their i
diseolve.
The Pittsburgh Theafj
New York has also filed
dissolution.
William Farnum, after
in "The Ccuttlers," will 1
"Drag Harlan," by Char
Seltzer. J. Gordon Edward
rect.
What is Youth's Desii
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